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BODHI TEMPLE ACTIVITIES 
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE AEGNA MEDITATION RETREATS

ACCOMMODATION

During courses, camps, and retreats held on Aegna, accommodation and meals are provided at the Meditation Centre. Men and women stay separately in double or triple rooms equipped with bedding. Those who wish may also stay in their own tents. It is possible to borrow a sauna towel and basic hygiene items (such as soap, shampoo, toothbrush, and toothpaste) if needed.



MENU

The list of dishes below represents a selection of what is offered at the Aegna Meditation Centre. The menu generally depends on the preferences of the volunteer cooks for each event, while also taking into account the participants’ needs and wishes. In general, meat and fish are not served at the Aegna Meditation Centre, but yogurt, milk, and eggs are included in the menu.

Participants are welcome to bring along homemade dishes, fruits, vegetables, or other foods to share with others.

If you follow a fully vegan diet, please consider bringing your own food when possible. This helps us ensure that you can enjoy meals that meet your dietary preferences.


SAMPLE MENU

Breakfast

  • Whole grain or mixed grain porridge with sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds
  • Rice soup with mushrooms and vegetables
  • Toasted bread with Aegna vegetables spread
  • Beverages: coffee, tea, nut or oat milk, flavored water

Lunch

  • Borscht with plant-based sausages
  • Vegetable pilaf with a mushroom assortment
  • Boiled or fried potatoes with a vegetable mix, plant-based cutlet, or other plant-based side
  • Carrot, orange, and raisin salad (or other fresh seasonal salad)
  • Dessert made from fresh or frozen berries, banana, and nut or oat drink, or milk
  • Beverages: coffee, tea, nut or oat drink, flavored water, and milk
During retreats, dinner is not provided (except in special cases). In the evening, herbal tea, flavored water, and healthy snacks are offered, such as raisins, nuts, or pieces of fruit and vegetables.

TRANSPORTATION

From May to September, Aegna can be reached by the regular ferry "Vegtind," which departs from Patarei Harbour next to Tallinn’s Linnahall (the former Linda Line pier). The crossing to Aegna takes approximately 30 minutes. Participation in the course requires a previously purchased ferry ticket, which must be attached to the course registration form on the website. Ferry tickets can be purchased in advance: https://www.sunlines.ee/#/et/

If ferry tickets for the day of the event are sold out, it is possible to arrive a day earlier and leave the following day after the event ends. This way, participants can come to a weekend retreat on Friday and/or leave the island on Monday.

From October to April, the fast ferry Vegtind does not operate. Transportation to and from Aegna is arranged by the Meditation Centre and costs 30 euros.

FEE

The fee for meditation retreats, camps, and other events covers accommodation at the centre, meals, electricity, and other related expenses, as well as the costs of maintaining the Mind Development Centre.
The teaching of Dhamma and meditation, as well as the Dhamma materials provided (meditation course guide, Dhamma books and brochures, etc.), are free of charge.

  • 2-day meditation retreat with instruction – €120 (including accommodation)
  • Youth meditation camp – voluntary donation, registration > Youth Meditation Camp (donation-based)
  • Family camp – see the website > FAMILY CAMP
Those who feel inspired to support the continuation of the monks’ Dhamma work can make an additional voluntary donation either (1) on-site at the temple or (2) by bank transfer to the account of the Estonian Theravāda Sangha Monastery at LHV Bank:

Estonian Theravāda Sangha Monastery
LHV Bank
EE667700771001342232
Reference: For participation in the retreat
For participation in the camp
Donation to the Sangha (sanghadāna)

For more information about retreats and camps, contact: tere@sangha.ee

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PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION

To participate in a camp, course or other events, you must submit a completed registration form. To register please press HERE. Registration is necessary for organizing catering, accommodation, etc.