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Insight Meditation Introductory Courses

 

 

 

 

Insight Meditation (Vipassana)
Introductory Courses in 2005

at The House of Dhamma
26/9 Lardprao Soi 15, Jatujak, Bangkok 10900
Fax. (662)or(02) 512-6083 tel. (662)or(02) 511-0439
e-mail houseofdhamma@csloxinfo.com

These two-day introductory courses are highly recommended for those who genuinely wish to practise Vipassana meditation.

They will be held from 10.00 to 17.00 on the following dates:

October 21 & 22
and December 23 & 24.

Most of these dates are on Friday and Saturday

Courses can also be arranged by appointment

Course details

Introductory courses are highly recommended for those who genuinely wish to practice meditation. They differ from retreats in these ways:


¤ They make clear the differences between Vipassana (Insight) meditation and Samatha (Calmness) meditation.
¤ They provide ongoing feedback in an interactive and personal way. The maximum number of participants is six.
¤ They are not silent throughout. There is plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
¤ They are less intensive in approach.
¤ They assume that the participants’ life experiences that brought them to the course will be different and that each person is wonderfully unique.
¤ Whilst participants will be given a comprehensive explanation of basic Buddhist ritual, nobody is expected to participate in that ritual if he or she feels uncomfortable.
¤ The shrine room is air-conditioned and chairs are provided if preferred.
¤ Follow-up guidance is available

Participants will be given a theoretical background to Samatha (Concentration) meditation and shown how it differs from Vipassana (Insight) meditation. They will be shown how meditation forms an integral part of 'Bhavana" mental development and how it relates the the Noble Eightfold Path. They will gradually be guided through exercises to improve their concentration and bare awareness "sati", including standing, walking, sitting and lying down exercises.

The course will be led by Rev. Saddharma (Acharn Helen Jandamit)
and Acharn Kampan Suwanajak.

* There is a recommended donation of 5,000 baht each for group instruction.
Energy exchange for individual instruction negotiable.


* Instruction will be in English although meditation reports can be conducted either in Thai or in English.
* Participants should be in good health and will normally be over 18 years old.
* It is not necessary to be a Buddhist to attend.
* Meditators should wear comfortable, conservative clothing in light, undistracting colours (white is preferable). The meditation room is air-conditioned, so you may need a sweater.
* Coffee, tea and soft drinks are available.

There is limited space so it is necessary to book in advance. Bookings should be made at least seven days before the starting date, by fax at (662) 02-512-6083 or by e-mail to: houseofdhamma@csloxinfo.com or solieone@excite.com

Please print out and fax this slip to (02) 512-6083
or e-mail at least five days before the course starting date,
if you would like to attend.

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