RETREAT INFORMATION
LEELA VERITY has degrees in Law and Psychology. She has studied
Buddhism and meditation overseas in India, Nepal and France, under
Tibetan Buddhist Masters, His Holiness the DALAI LAMA and Lama ZOPA
RINPOCHE, and Zen Master THICH NHAT HANH. She is an ordained member
of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing. Leela is founder and
director of SAT CHIT ANAND, where it has been her joy to host
teachings, meditations, courses and retreats for the last 7 years.
Her approach is non-sectarian and very accessible to Westerners. She
transmits ancient wisdom teachings within a modern context,
combining philosophy and practice in an engaging and user-friendly
way.
WEEKEND RETREAT SCHEDULE
Retreats commence on Friday evening and finish on Sunday afternoon.
They may be attended on a residential or non-residential basis. The
daily programme includes inspiring and enlightening Dharma
teachings, sitting and walking meditation with instruction and
guidance, space for questions, sharings and practical exercises, and
gentle yoga sessions. The schedule varies according to the specific
needs of each retreat. Periods of noble silence are observed during
the day, and evenings are silent.
FRIDAY:
Evening session from 19h00 - 21h00
SATURDAY:
Daily programme 09h00 - 16h00
including tea and lunch breaks
Evening session from 19h00 - 21h00
SUNDAY:
Daily programme 09h00 - 16h00
including tea and lunch breaks
COST
RESIDENTIAL: R950
sharing in garden cottages, and R1 250 single room
Price includes 2 nights accommodation
and delicious vegetarian meals.
Dana is welcome.
NON-RESIDENTIAL: R550
Price
excludes accommodation, but includes tea and vegetarian lunches.
Dana is welcome.
Deposit of 50% is payable upon reservation of place for residential
retreats, and balance is payable in cash upon arrival. Deposit to be
paid into bank account, details of which will be provided. If
booking is cancelled, deposit is forfeited.
Plettenberg Bay is a popular holiday destination. It is possible to
come early and/or stay after the retreat. Special rates for
retreatants participating in our conducted retreats, who wish to
stay longer in our self-catering cottages, are R200 per cottage per
night.
DIRECTIONS
There are 3 entrances to Plett: Coming from Cape Town side, take
first entrance into Piesang Valley. Coming from Port Elizabeth side,
take third entrance into Piesang Valley. Drive down the valley, till
end of the road. There is a traffic circle, garage and some shops.
Turn right towards the Beacon Island Hotel (left goes up the hill
into town). Pass 1st right being Longships Road. Take 2nd right into
Longstone Road. There will be a small park on your left hand side,
and we are in the road that runs behind this park: no 16 Great
Basses Road.
GENERAL
SCA is a non-smoking space. Retreatants to uphold the 5 Buddhist
Precepts (see Code of Conduct). We hope you can join us for a
retreat. You don’t have to be Buddhist, because anyone can benefit
from the Buddha’s teachings. Number of places limited, so early
booking is advisable: phone (044) 533 0453 or email satchitanand@global.co.za
for further enquiries and bookings.
