Insight Meditation (Vipassana)
Introductory Courses in 2008

at The House of Dhamma
26/9 Lardprao Soi 15, Jatujak, Bangkok 10900
Fax. 662 or 02 + 512-6083 tel. 662 or 0S2 + 511-0439
e-mail houseofdhamma@csloxinfo.com

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

10.00 to 17.00 on the following dates in 2008:

Note: These courses are usually held on Friday and Saturday.

January 11&12
February 9 &10
May 30 & 31
June 6 & 7
July 11 & 12
September 13 & 14 (weekend)
October 10 & 11
December 12 & 13

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 Acharn Helen Jandamit

* There is a recommended energy exchange of 6,000 baht each
including vegetarian lunches, snacks and printed materials


* 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 and vegetarian lunch is provided.

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

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

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For more information

e-mail houseofdhamma@csloxinfo.com

Fax: (From outside Thailand) 662 512-6083 or 02 512-6083 (within Thailand)

Phone 02 511-0439
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