6:00pm Meditation Instruction (optional)
6:30pm Meditation
7:05pm Walking Meditation
7:15pm Meditation & Private Interview w/ Teacher (optional)
7:50pm Final Chant & Prostrations
Saturdays
8:00am Meditation Instruction (optional)
8:30am Chanting Service
8:50am Meditation
9:15am Walking Meditation
9:30am Meditation & Private Interview w/ Teacher (optional)
10:00am Dharma Talk and Discussion
11:00am Tea & Snacks (optional)
*If arriving late, please enter the abbey during the 10-minute walking meditation, so as not to disturb those in meditation.
Other Public Weekly & Monthly Offerings
Residents Schedule
Residents of Maitreya Abbey follow a weekly meditation and chanting schedule from Monday-Saturday (see RESIDENTIAL STAYS for our schedule). If you would like to join us for morning or evening meditations, please go to the CONTACT US page and let us know.
Wednesdays
6:15pm Precepts Class & 7:15-8pm Meditation
(The precepts class is a discussion-oriented open group. Learn about and discuss the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts with one of our priests. 1st Wednesday of each month; see CALENDAR)
Fridays
6:00pm Dharma Movie Night (Abbey residents provide popcorn. Dharma films are Buddhist or spiritual and documentary or fictional. You are welcome to bring a pre-made dinner and use the microwave for a quick reheat.
(One Friday per month; see CALENDAR)
Saturdays
12:45-1:45pm Sutra Reading (listen to others read one of the classic Zen sutras. This is a wonderful and traditional way to absorb the teachings of Zen; one Saturday per month; see CALENDAR)
1-2:30pm Priest Training (priests, novices, residents, and anyone interested in priest ordination gather to discuss topics and learn skills relevant to the role of a Zen priest; one Saturday per month; see CALENDAR)
Sundays (Lafayette, CO)
9:30-11:30am Meditation, Walking Meditation, Interview
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