Date: 1 May 2026 (Friday)
Time: 8.30AM – 5.45PM
Venue: The Buddhist Library
Fees: this programme is freely offered
Click here to register (Please register by Sunday 26 April, to help us ensure there is plenty of lunch for everyone.)

About this program
The Buddhist Library organizes one-day retreats on occasions such as Labour Day, offering participants a chance to spend time meaningfully and to cultivate themselves.

Come practice together with us.

Who is this programme for?
Suitable for all practitioners, including those who have just started meditating.

Time Activity
8.30am Observing the Higher Sila (8 Precepts)
8.50am Puja
9.10am Dhamma Talk & Metta Bhavana (Metta Meditation) led by Bhante Jothi
10.00am Tea Break
10.20am Meditation (facilitator: Bhante Panna)
11.30am Vegetarian Lunch (provided by Library)
12.30pm Rest & Individual Meditation
1.30pm Dhamma Talk in Mandarin by Bhante Punnaji
2.30pm Break
3.00pm Dhamma Talk & Discussion with Bhante Jothi & Bhante Panna & Bhante Punnaji
4.30pm Break
5.00pm Puja and Chanting and Closure

About the facilitators
The retreat will be led and facilitated by the Buddhist Library’s resident monastic community (sangha), Venerable Dr. Wiloye Wimlajothi and Venerable Viharagala Paññāloka, as well as invited sangha, Venerable Punnaji.

Profile image of Bhante Wimalajothi
Venerable Viharagala Paññāloka (“Bhante Paññā”), resident monk at Buddhist Library

Registration

Please register here by Sunday 26 April, to help us ensure there is plenty of lunch for everyone. Thank you.

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