One Day Full Moon Retreats at Dhammagiri

On the Sundays closest to the full moon 🌝, we offer a one day retreat program with chanting, meditation and Dhamma talks.

The Program is as follows:

08:30 am

Arrival of participants at Dhammahall

Silent Meditation

09:00 am

Morning Chanting (Pali & English)

Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem

Observance of 8 precepts or 5 precepts

Short Guided Meditation

10:00 am

Preparation of food for Almsoffering

10:30 am

Almsoffering, Blessing & Shared Meal

11:50 am

Dhamma Talk / Discussion

01:30 pm

Sutta Recitation and Silent Meditation

03:00 pm

Evening Chanting

Guided/Silent Meditation

Short Walking Meditation

Dhamma Reflection

• The ceremony at 9.00 am is not just for those observing 8 precepts. If you prefer, there's also the option of taking 5 precepts
  

• It is possible to attend only parts of the program, but please be seated in the Dhammahall at least 15 mins before start of sessions.
  

• Out of condideration to those who meditate all day, please observe noble silence near the Dhammahall on Full Moon Retreat Days

If you can't come personally, the main events at 12:00 pm and 03.00 pm will be live streamed on our Youtube Channel

Below are recordings from earlier live streams, so you can see what we're doing there:

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Future Dates for One Day Full Moon Retreats​​​​​​​

• 07th September

  
  

• 05th October - Pavāranā - End of the Rains Retreat ("Vassa")

  
  

• 09th November - Robe Offering Ceremony (no One Day Retreat Program)

  
  

• 07th December

  
  

• 04th January 2026 - One Day Retreat with Ajahn Cattamalo, Abbot of Muttodaya monastery, Germany

  
  

• 01st February

  
  

• 01st March - Māgha Pūjā

  
  

• 05th April - Thai New Year

  
  

• 31st May - Vesak

  
  

• 28th June - Poson Poya

  
  

• 26th July - Āsāḷhā Pūjā, Entry to Rains Retreat, Teaching of the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta (First Discourse) Dhamma Day