House of Dhamma

Insight Meditation (Vipassana) Courses in 2012

 

 


Vipassana introductory courses

2 days 10.00 to 17.00

on the following dates in 2012:

January: Sat 7 and Sun 8
February: Fri 3 and– Sat 4
April: Sat 7 and Sun 8
May: Fri 4 and Sat 5
June: Fri 1and Sat 2
July: Fri 6 and Sat 7
August: Fri 3 and Sat 4
September: Fri 7 and Sat 8
October: Fri 5 and Sat 6
November: Fri 2 and Sat 3
December: Friday 7 and Sat 8

 Courses can also be arranged by appointment

Scroll down for stages two and three

 

 

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

 

Course details

Introductory courses 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.

 

Two-day Vipassana Meditation Stage 2

These courses are highly recommended for those who have completed the House of Dhamma Introductory course or who have already practised in the Mahasri Sayadaw (or Section 5
Wat Mahadhatu) tradition and who wish to brush up their practice or to refine it.

You will be introduced to and practise follow-up walking and sitting exercises to improve your concentration and bare awareness "sati".

10.00 - 17.00

Note: These courses are usually held on Fridays and Saturdays or sometimes on Saturdays and Sundays

January: Sat 14 and Sun 15
February: Sat 11 and Sun 12
May: Wed 9 and Thurs 10
June: Fri 8 and Sat 9
July: Fri 13 and Sat 14
August: Fri 10 and Sat 11
September: Fri 14 and Sat 15
October: By appointment only
November: Sun 4 and Mon 5
December: Sun 4 and Mon 5 Fri 14 – Sat 15

Courses can also be arranged by appointment

 

 

Two-day Vipassana Meditation Stage 3

These courses are more suitable for those who have already practiced extensively in the Mahasri Sayadaw (or Section 5 Wat Mahadhatu) tradition and who wish to brush up their practice or to refine it.

You are introduced to and practise fairly intensive walking and sitting exercises to improve your concentration and bare awareness "sati". Note: You will benefit more from this course if you already practise Vipassana regularly.

10.00 - 17.00

Note: These courses are usually held on Fridays and Saturdays or sometimes on Saturdays and Sundays

January: Fri 20 and Sat 21
February: Fri 17 and Sat 18
May: Fri 18 and Sat 19
July: Fri 20 and Sat 21
September: Sat 22 and Sun 23
October and November: By appointment only
December: Fri 21 and Sat 22

Courses can also be arranged by appointment

 

Courses will be led by Acharn Helen Jandamit

 

* There is a recommended energy exchange of 8,000 baht for an individual course
and 6,000 baht each for small group sessions. This includes vegetarian lunches,
snacks and printed materials.

* Applications in writing must be received at least 10 days before the start of the course.
Please e-mail dhamma.art@gmail.com for deposit and payment details.

* 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 but openness to Thai Buddhist culture is important.

* Meditators should wear comfortable, conservative clothing in light colours (white is preferable).
The meditation room is air-conditioned, so you may need a sweater.

* Coffee, tea and soft drinks are available and vegetarian lunch is provided.

* Accommodation is not available at the House of Dhamma but a list of nearby,
reasonably priced hotels is available on request.


Please print out and fax the slip below to 0 2512-6083 (within Thailand)
or copy, fill it in and and e-mail it to dhamma.art@gmail.com at least 10 days
before the starting date of the course you would like to attend.
Please include a return e-mail address so that you can get information
about making a deposit and payment details. You will receive confirmation
of your place, when the deposit is received.

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Please give brief details of any previous meditation experience.

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For more information

e-mail : dhamma.art@gmail.com

Fax:  + 66 2512-6083 (From outside Thailand ) or 02 512-6083 (within Thailand)

Phone + 66 2511-0439 (From outside Thailand) or 02-511-0439 (within Thailand)