A DAY ON THE TRAIL
Daily Schedule
Everyday is a blessing and everyday is an adventure. Although we will let each day unfold with its daily gifts and surprises, we will work towards providing a reliable and dependable schedule so everyone knows what to expect.
Here is a high level schedule of each day:
- 05:45 AM : Morning Chime and invitation to join the morning meditation
- 06:00 AM - 06:30 AM: Morning Meditation
- 06:30 AM - 07:00 AM: Pack up and Leave luggage for Porters
- 07:00 AM : Final bell for luggage transfer to Porters. 7:15 - Porters Depart
- 07:00 AM - 07:30 AM: Breakfast
- 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM: Group Gathering and Morning intention
- 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Walking and Silent Meditation and Hike
- 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Lunch
- 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM: Hike to the Village to complete the days walk.
- 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM: Settle into new digs, rest and relaxation
- 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM: Dharma Talk and Dharma Sharing.
- 05:30 PM - 06:30 -PM: Personal Time - soak in the sunset and breathe
- 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM: Dinner including 20 min closing meditation
- 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM: Group talk, campfire and next days trek discussion
- 09:00 PM
Walking Meditation
Everyday of the hike will involve walking meditation for the first half of the day. The monastics will provide a daily intention which all of the hikers will focus on as they hike and enjoy the nature around them.
Walking Meditation is a practice that Thich Nhat Hanh has taught and promoted for a while now. Learn more about the practice.