What to Expect

Every residential retreat at the Blazing Mountain Retreat Center is an unprecedented experience, but there are certain givens you can count on.  For most Dharma Ocean programs, there will be teaching and guided practice sessions, interspersed with periods of silent sitting and walking meditation.  

 

With the exception of arrival and departure days, we provide three meals a day, around which practice sessions are scheduled, with an afternoon break period following lunch.  All participants are asked to take part in ROTA for the benefit of everyone at the retreat.  There may be long periods of silence to encourage participants to settle more deeply into their experience.  Each retreat is supported by dedicated Dharma Ocean volunteer program staff who work hard to provide an optimal retreat experience.  Please feel free to email them with any questions at the email address provided on your program's information page.