We ask that you attend at least two retreats before volunteering for this program: A There Is Nothing Wrong With You retreat, and a retreat that includes working meditation. You are then invited to practice alongside resident monks and provide support for the extraordinary, transforming work of this popular retreat. As an assistant on this retreat, you will primarily work in the kitchen with a team, helping to provide meals for the retreat. Your daily schedule will include periods of sitting meditation, free time to take care of personal needs and enjoy the peaceful environment of the Monastery, and a guidance session with a senior monk. You will attend group discussions three times in the week with the monks and other Sangha members. The commitment is for one week, and no registration pledge is required. The Monastery would be able to provide transportation to and from the Pleasanton BART station, if you communicate with us to set up a travel itinerary that works within our parameters.

HOW TO REGISTER: Please go fill out a Personal Information Form. Select There Is Nothing Wrong With You from the drop-down list of retreats, and select the start date of the retreat you would like to attend as a volunteer from the drop-down list of retreat start dates. In the box that allows you to type in information about special needs, please type in that you are applying to be a Volunteer for the retreat.