Retreat Booking - English Programs

Please fill out the form only when you intend to join the program. Booking confirmation will return to you via email. 
Caution! If you did not receive a reply to your booking, please email us to the address: viharariga@gmail.com 
Please keep us updated in any changes on your booking in order to make the best use of spaces and food supplies.

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Dear friends!
Number of participants that we can take to retreat is limited to 20 people.
That is why we ask to be responsible and in case If you change your plans be sure to let us know.
Otherwise, no other person will be able to use the place that you booked and then forgot to cancell

Payment.
Dear friends! The center exists only by voluntary donations of participants and friends.
The costs of operation and maintenance of the retreat center are approximately 250 euros per participant.
Please be aware of this information when your think about to make a donation for participation in the retreat.
If you're on a tight budget, do not worry about it. We will be happy to see you and assist in the practice of the Buddha's teachings.

What to bring?

• Caution! Before coming to the meditation center, please make sure that you have the loose, comfortable clothes such as shirts and "fisherman pants". Shorts, transparent and tight clothing, leggings are prohibited. Clothing should cover knees and shoulders. Please get dressed properly before coming to the meditation center.
• It is not necessary to wear the white stuff during the retreat.

• At the entrance of all the buildings, you'll need to take off your shoes. Slippers and flip-flops are the most suitable shoes that can be quickly removed.

• Personal toiletries, mosquito repellent, a towel, a hand mirror for shaving.

• Umbrella or raincoat.

• Flashlight, batteries. Using a mobile phone as a torch prohibited.

• Yoga mat (it is not required, but it would be more comfortable to practice Yoga)

• sleeping bag (recommended)

• warm underwear in case of cold nights.
  

Some of the toiletries and personal care products can be purchased in our small shop, but it's better if you take care to carry everything you need.

Dear friends! We can not provide you the level of comfort, to which, perhaps, you are accustomed to in everyday life. Retreat Center is located away from civilization, close to nature. There are no doctors here. If you have health problems, or if you are under medical supervision, we recommend that you refrain from attending the retreat.

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Retreat booking form for participants

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Volunteer's booking form

Dear friends! 

We need volunteers who wish to help on retreats.
If you have passed at least one retreat as a participant either in Vihara or in Dipabhavan meditation center and if you have a willing to help, you can register for the retreat as a volunteer by filling out the volunteer's reservation form. -->



Volunteer duties include:

1. Meeting participants on the day of arrival,  conducting the registration, helping with the settlement.
2. During the retreat, you will carry out organizational responsibilities. We will inform you for more details by email. 
   

Important! Volunteers have come Vihara in one day before the start of registration in order to set up the meditation center.

Retreat booking form for volunteers