REGIONAL RENUNCIANT-LED RETREAT
Xavier Center, Morristown, NJ
May 16 - 18, 2008
- REGISTRATION: The cost for the entire event -- including all meals, room, the cost of the monks' travel and a donation to the SRF Mother Center in support of our Guru’s work -- is $195. (This amount reflects an increase in our cost.) Payment in full is required to reserve a space, and registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
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ACCOMMODATIONS: The majority of rooms at the Xavier Center are singles with shared bath facilities. A limited number of double rooms are available for married couples. These will be assigned, on request, on a first-come, first-served basis. (Please note: those registering late for the retreat may be assigned to share a double room.) The retreat will provide sheets, towels, blankets, etc.
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RETREAT PROGRAM: The retreat program begins promptly at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. For this reason, all retreatants should arrive and be checked in by 7:30 p.m. If you wish to eat dinner, please try to arrive in sufficient time to register, settle in and have dinner during the meal hours of 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Rooms will be ready for occupancy after 3:00 p.m.) Light refreshments will be served following the opening meeting. Please note that everyone is expected to attend the full retreat beginning Friday evening and ending on Sunday afternoon by about 3:00 p.m. SRF Lesson Students and Kriyabans are requested to bring their identification cards with them to participate in technique review classes. NOTE: For your comfort during the classes / meditations you may want to bring along a cushion.
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SILENCE: Please note that silence is to be maintained from the beginning of the first meeting, Friday at 8:00 p.m., until the close of the retreat on Sunday afternoon. Silence should be maintained not only during classes and in the retreat building, but also on the grounds in order to keep the attention interiorized and the peace within, and out of respect for other retreatants.
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CANCELLATION: If you cannot attend the retreat, please let us know as soon as possible so your space may be offered to someone else. Please note carefully: You may be refunded the entire registration fee up until Fri., May 9, when a count has to be given to Xavier Center. The registration fee for those canceling after 12:00n on May 9 will be refunded only IF another person can be found to take the space. You can call registrar Evelyn at (646) 295-3063 or email evelynbrosa@gmail.com
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DEADLINE: REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAIL ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, MAY 2, OR BROUGHT TO THE CENTER NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, MAY 4. If you need additional information about the retreat, please call the Center at (212) 689-3622.