In the early morning, the monks go on their alms round in the Englewood area. Upon returning, they join the overnight visitors in completing the morning chores, which usually take about half an hour.
The laypeople begin preparing food around 10:00 AM and offer the meal to the monks at 10:30 AM. Following this, the laypeople have a potluck meal either on the patio or in the kitchen area.
Any additional chores or tasks that need to be addressed in the afternoon will be announced before the laypeople’s mealtime. Otherwise, everyone is free to practice at the monastery on their own. If overnight visitors have questions or encounter problems during their stay at the monastery, they can talk to the monks either after the morning chores or around noon, when the monks have finished their meal.
There is typically no formal group practice at the monastery from Monday to Saturday.
On Sundays, we have a weekly program where the monks lead group chanting and meditation sessions. Please refer to the section Weekly Program on Sundays for the details of the schedule on Sundays.