Presents Wu Tao Meditation Retreat - Tao of Wellness

PresentsWu Tao Meditation RetreatwithDr. Maoshing Ni & Ava HarrisonAchieve a significant, positive change in your life. Refresh your spirit! Dedicate threedays to experiencing the Tao … the Tao that transcends words and ideas. Learn toapply total honesty and discover your true self.Are we too busy to devote three days to nurture ourselves? It is not often that we havean opportunity for a transforming experience. We will de-conceptualize our minds andfree ourselves from our worldly lives, thoughts, emotions and troubled relationships.We will liberate ourselves from impulses that enslave us.Practice Wu Tao spiritual meditation and movement in a beautiful natural environment.You will become alive with new energy and purpose. You will be uplifted. You willbe awakened.Participants of past Wu Tao retreats have said,"A deep and lasting appreciation of myself and others""An intense experience of our spiritual connection with others""Profound inner experience is possible"When: October 8 - 11, 2009Where: Santa Cruz, CaliforniaContact: julianne@taostar.com or www.collegeoftao.org

Wu Tao Retreat ScheduleSunday October 11, 2009Wu Tao – contemplation method6:00 a.m. - 6:15 a.m. Arise and dress6:15 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Wu Tao Dyad7:00 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. Tea7:15 a.m. - 8 a.m. Wu Tao Dyad8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Breakfast8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Wu Tao Dyad9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Wu Tao Dyad10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Movement Contemplation (silent period)11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Wu Tao Dyad12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch12:45 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Talk1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sitting Contemplation (silent period)2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Wu Tao Dyad2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Snack/Tea/Showers/Resting Contemplation3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wu Tao Dyad4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Wu Tao Dyad4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Closing ceremony5:30 p.m. Dinner on your ownOption: dinner at retreat center for nominal fee.

Wu Tao Retreat AgreementIt takes an extraordinary circumstance to support inner changes in consciousness within a 3 daytime period. The ingredients to support this change include full concentration, profoundhumility, consideration of others, and putting aside one’s own daily habits. Together we aregoing beyond our normal limitations of mind and ego. Although this is an inner journey, as in allof life, others are part of the opportunity to know ourselves.These are the rules of participation that will be asked of you in order to participate in the Wu TaoRetreat. The schedule is an important ingredient to helping yourself and others get the maximumvalue from these 3 days. The willingness to put aside normal routines and habits is essential togive the maximum opportunity for an inner transformational experience. This includes letting goof all normal business and family communications, and any outside activities in order to achievetotal absorption into the Wu Tao experience.In order to effectively participate in the Wu Tao Retreat, the rules for participation are asfollows:Print Name:1. To put aside other meditations and methods for the duration of the Wu Tao Retreat. Tothe best of my ability do the methods and meditations that are presented at the Wu TaoRetreat and be open to a new approach to inner experience.2. To follow the schedule exactly (see attached sample schedule) and cooperate with thestaff. This includes prescribed eating and shower times (No showers in the morning.May do so between 3:30 – 4:14 p.m. only).3. To eat only the food served. Please do not bring any food with you. It is very important tolet us know of any food restrictions (not food preferences) or allergies in advance.4. To refrain from coffee, alcohol, smoking and drugs not prescribed by my doctor beforethe Wu Tao Retreat, beginning Monday October 5, 2009. This is important aswithdrawals from any substance will take up valuable time, limit your opportunity anddisrupt other participants.5. To refrain from all reading, writing or listening to CD's, iPods, news etc. Cell phones orphone calls are not permitted for the 3 days (Service is not available at the Retreat).Please give your family the phone numbers we provide for emergency calls. Let yourwork, family and friends know you are not available for any kind of communication, i.e.phone calls and e-mails unless it is an emergency.1

6. To remain on the grounds and designated boundaries of the retreat for the duration of theWu Tao Retreat.7. To refrain from all sexual activity. Sleeping arrangements will be dorm style andseparate accommodations will be made for ladies and men.8. Without prior arrangement with the Retreat Coordinator, I will arrive no later than 8PMThursday night, October 8, 2009. Dinner will be served at 5:30 if you wish to join usThursday night. Interviews are available between 5-8PM.9. In order to create maximum openness and safety for all, I pledge to keep completeconfidentiality of all that is said and done by others during the Wu Tao.10. I agree to only talk about what is coming up from my own question (NO GOSSIP).MiscellaneousAll linen will be provided, towels, sheets, pillowcases etc.Hair dryers will be provided.Pets are not allowed at the Wu Tao Retreat.Watches are not permitted.No perfume allowed.Women only minimal make-up permitted.What to bringComfortable clothing.Shampoo, special body soap, toothpaste, toothbrush and deodorant.Mediation pillow. Optional: extra blanket.Sturdy shoes for walking and socks for indoors.Raincoat and/or umbrella if rain is forecasted (please check weather report).Flashlight for evening walking.Earplugs if light sleeper.Questions for ContemplationWho am I?What am I?What is Life?2

Where:When:Wu Tao Retreat Registration FormBosch Baha’i School and Conference Center500 Comstock LaneSanta Cruz, CA 95060-9677Thursday October 8, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. through SundayOctober 11 @ 5:00 p.m.IMPORTANT: Space is limited so get your registration forms in early.Participation will be based on a first come, first serve basis.Registration deadlinesEarly registration deadline: August 28, 2009Final registration deadline: September 23, 2009Retreat Packages: All cabins are dorm style.Summer cabins: Shared bathrooms outside of cabins‣ 3 night stay: $495 (early registration $445)‣ Extended 4 night stay with check out on Monday October 12,2009: $573 (early registration $523)Winter cabins: Bathrooms in Cabin‣ 3 night stay with check-out on Sunday October 11, 2009:$565 (early registration $515)‣ Extended 4 night stay with check out on Monday October 12,2009: $663 (early registration $613)The cabin rental includes three meals per day (organic where possible),two tea breaks, and snack at 3:00 p.m. each day.

Participant’s InformationPlease print clearlyName:Address:Phone:E-mail:Credit Card: Exp. Date: 3 digitSignature:Total:Retreat Package: Please choose one. Early Registration deadline is August 28, 2009□ Summer Cabin $495 □ Winter Cabin $565□ Early Registration Special $445 □ Early Registration Special $515□ Extended Summer Cabin $573 □ Extended Winter Cabin $663□ Early Registration Special $523 □ Early Registration Special $613Note: Optional Sunday Night Dinner is for people who are not choosing the “Extended Stay” package butwish to join us for dinner at the end of the retreat on Sunday.□ Optional Sunday Night Dinner $13If paying by credit card:Email Registration form and payment information to: julianne@taostar.com or fax to (310) 302-1208If paying by check or money order:Please make Checks/Money Orders payable to Coll ege of TaoMail registration forms to:College Of Tao13315 W. Washington Blvd., Ste 200Los Angeles, CA 90066Attn: Julianne GardnerALL PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2009Refund Policy‣ Upon commencement of the retreat, no refunds will be given.‣ Cancellation prior to August 28, 2009 refunds are available upon request in writing. Please send request tojulianne@taostar.com. A processing fee of $100 will be deducted.‣ Cancellation after September 23, 2009 the participant will be responsible for the cabin rate for three nights (based on thepackage chosen) but will not the charged for the workshop portion of the event. Send request to julianne@taostar.com