Introduction:

Have you ever dreamed of living in the monastery? We are now making your dream come true.

Monastery retreat is a great way to escape from rush hour, back-to back-meetings, and those late nights at the office. The main benefit to a monastery stay is a sense of calm, balance, and perspective.

We will all live the monastery life, eat a light breakfast and, in keeping with this monastic tradition, the daily meal (vegetarian) is eaten before noon and in late afternoon. We will practice noble silence, morning and evening chanting, sitting and walking meditation, and have heart talks with the monks.

Shousheng Monastery is located in Changxing town, Zhejiang province. The monastery is settled in the peaceful surrounding, amidst the mountains. A great getaway and chance to soak up the rays and enjoy the fresh country air.

Itinerary:

Day One:

08:00: Depart from Shanghai
11:00: Lunch
12:00: Bamboo forest hike
15:30: Evening chanting
16:30: Dinner
18:00: Walking meditation
19:00: Talk with the Abbot

Day Two:

05:00: Morning chanting
05:30: Breakfast
06:30: Noble silence (maybe you'd love a nap)
10:45: Lunch
11:30: Surrounding villages exploration
15:00: Heading Shanghai. Back around 18:00. Trip ends.

Trip Cost

The cost of each trip will normally cover the following:
> All land transportation
> All domestic air transport and transfers as stated in the itinerary and airport departure tax
> All services of trip leaders and local guides
> All scheduled meals and accommodation
> All entry fees

YANA trips do not include:
> Food other than breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and beverages other than tea, coffee, or soft drinks at meals arranged by YANA
> Travel and medical insurance
> Gratuities to leaders or guides
> Excursions other than those specified in trips
> Private snacks and drinks