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SUMMARY:February 3-5: Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Wat Pasantidhamma Organizes\nThe Vipassana Meditation Retreat\nFebruary 3-5\, 2023\n…………….. \nThe program will start at 3.00 p.m. on February 1\, 2022. Please arrive at the temple by 2.00 p.m. The program will include Buddha’s teachings; group instructions for sitting\, standing\, and walking meditation; and individual interviews with instructions. Please wear loose comfortable clothes\, preferably white to honor Buddhist tradition. Bring a meditation cushion or any cushion. For those who want to stay overnight\, please bring a sleeping bag and a flashlight. If you prefer to stay outside\, you may bring a tent. Breakfast and lunches are provided. Undertaking the eight precepts and no solid meal after 12.00 noon. However; milk\, juice\, tea\, and water will be provided all day. \nSchedules are as follows:\nFebruary 3\, 2023\n2.00 p.m. Arrive at the temple\n3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Registration\n5.00 p.m. Take eight precepts and introduction to meditation practices.\n6.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Evening chanting in Pali language\, introduction to the mindfulness meditation by Phrakru Palad Veeranon\, Meditation Master. \nFebruary 4\, 2023\n3.30 a.m. Wake up call.\n4.00 – 6.30 a.m. Morning chanting in Pali language\, mindfulness meditation (sitting\, walking\, standing)\n6.30 a.m. Breakfast with mindfulness.\n8.00 – 10.30 a.m. Dhamma talk and mindfulness practice.\n10.30 a.m. Offer food to monks and lunch.\n1.00 – 4.00 p.m. Mindfulness practice with moving\, sitting\, walking\, standing\, and Dhamma talk.\n4.00 p.m. Free time.\n5.00 – 8.00 p.m. Evening chanting in Pali\, mindfulness practice\n8.00 – 9.30 p.m. Dhamma Talk by Meditation Master.\n* Remark: no morning and evening chanting\, except mindfulness practice; Dhamma talk\, questions and answers will be until 8.00 p.m. \nFebruary 5\, 2023\n3.30 a.m. Wake up call.\n4.00 – 6.30 a.m. Morning chanting in Pali language\, mindfulness meditation (sitting\, walking\, standing)\n6.30 a.m. Breakfast with mindfulness.\n8.00 – 10.30 a.m. Dhamma talk and mindfulness practice.\n10.30 a.m. Offer food to monks and lunch.\n1.00 – 4.00 p.m. Mindfulness practice with moving\, sitting\, walking\, standing\, and Dhamma talk.\n4.00 p.m. Free time.\n5.00 – 8.00 p.m. Evening chanting in Pali\, mindfulness practice\n8.00 – 9.30 p.m. Dhamma Talk by Meditation Master. \nBenefits of meditation\n– Good for health (physical and mental)\n– Good for calming and clearing the mind\n– Good for finding the real happiness(happiness that does not depend on something outside) \nNote: The Vipassana meditation retreat is open to the public free of charge\, donation is always welcome.\nMore info: www.gowatpa.org\, e-mail: contact@gowatpa.org\, Tel.757-238-3461\, and please register by e-mail or call.
URL:https://gowatpa.org/event/february-meditation-retreat/
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