Join us for a special weekend retreat with Venerable Kalden at the beautiful Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center. This retreat offers an opportunity to step away from the busyness of our daily lives and immerse ourselves in study, reflection, and meditation within a supportive spiritual community in a peaceful retreat setting.
The retreat will start with dinner on Friday followed by an evening session and conclude after lunch on Sunday. The retreat includes accommodations, all meals, tea and coffee, dedicated space, and the support of the Spiritual Center’s staff to help create a comfortable and welcoming environment.
We look forward to sharing this special opportunity to experience a residential retreat in a peaceful spiritual setting together with Venerable Kalden.
Retreat Schedule
- Friday, August 7: Arrival around 5:00 PM, followed by dinner and teaching/practice session
- Saturday, August 8: Four teaching and practice sessions, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and time for tea/coffee and quiet reflection
- Sunday, August 9: Morning session, breakfast, and lunch. The retreat will conclude around 2:00 PM
Meal Times
- Breakfast: 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
- Lunch: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
- Dinner: 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Room Option
- Jack and Jill Room (private room with shared bathroom): $171 per person, per night
Commuter Option
Participants may also attend as commuters for $150 per person, for the entire retreat.
Important Registration Information – REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
All participants wishing to attend must complete the registration survey with payment by July 24, 2026. We are required to reserve accommodations and remit payment to the retreat center based on registrations received. Completing the survey and submitting payment allows us to coordinate room assignments, meal planning, and payment with the retreat center.
After completing the survey, submit payment via Zelle, PayPal, cash or check:
- Zelle to treasurer@thubtenkungaling.org.
- Check or cash at the Center — be sure to request a receipt
PLEASE SEND PROOF OF PAYMENT (e.g., confirmation email from your bank or PayPal, image of your check with Center receipt) to retreat@thubtenkungaling.org IN ORDER FOR US TO SUCCESSFULLY PROCESS YOUR REGISTRATION. You’ll receive official confirmation from us after that.
Retreat Guidelines
To help create a supportive environment for contemplation and practice, participants are asked to observe periods of noble silence as designated during the retreat schedule. During these times, please refrain from conversation and unnecessary communication.
We also ask that cell phones and other electronic devices be turned off or placed in airplane mode throughout retreat sessions and silent periods. If you anticipate needing to be available for an emergency, please notify us upon arrival.
Participants are encouraged to arrive with the intention of minimizing distractions, respecting the retreat environment, and supporting one another’s practice through mindfulness, quiet conduct, and consideration for the retreat center and fellow retreatants.
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