The Rains Retreat: A Time for Spiritual Renewal with Ajahn Jīvako

In the Theravada Buddhist tradition, the monastic community observes an annual ‘Rains Retreat’ for three months, typically beginning on the full moon of July .(July 11 this year). This period emphasizes reduced travel and a focus on remaining within one community. Monastics use this time to deepen their meditation practice and study the Monastic code. Lay practitioners often embrace this period to commit to specific spiritual practices and observances, such as strengthening their adherence to the five precepts, establishing a daily meditation routine, or engaging in other spiritual supportive activities.

A 5-Day Retreat: Nurturing Your Spiritual Practice

This 5-day retreat offers a supportive environment for individual practice, welcoming participants from all traditions and experience levels. The setting is designed to facilitate quiet reflection, life contemplation, and intention clarification. The retreat balances structured activities with free time, maintained in noble silence to foster a peaceful, contemplative atmosphere. To minimize distractions and maintain the sanctity of the space, the use of digital devices is discouraged.

Daily Schedule and Activities
The daily routine includes:
– Formal practice sessions (sitting, walking, and standing meditation)
– Guided sessions with meditation instructions, reflections, chanting, and readings
– Personal practice time for activities such as yoga, journaling, or quiet contemplation
– Daily Q&A sessions on meditation practice, Buddhism, and establishing supportive habits

This retreat aims to provide participants with tools and experiences they can integrate into their daily lives, supporting ongoing spiritual growth and well-being.

About the teacher:
Ajahn Jīvako was ordained in 2006 at Wat Nong Pah Pong, a monastery in Northeast Thailand originally established by Luang Por Chah. He lived and trained in various monasteries within Thailand for six years, then moved on to live at multiple western branch monasteries in Australia and North America. Ajahn has had the opportunity to live and practice with many teachers and has been influenced by the teachings of Luang Por Chah, Luang Por Sumedho and Ajahn Amaro. Currently he is living at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery outside of London, UK.

Please note- “attendance in all sessions is mandatory.”
For queries, registration & accommodation, please email: info@deerpark.in