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Buddhist Insight Meditation Introductory Courses in 2025

 

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Insight Meditation (Vipassana)
Introductory Courses for 2025

 Held on 2 consecutive days
from 10.00 am to about 4.00 pm


January

Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16

Saturday 25 and Sunday 26

February

Saturday 8 and Sunday 9

Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20

     
March
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9

Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20

Saturday 29 and Sunday 30


April

Friday 11 and Saturday 12

Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24


May

Saturday 10 and Sunday 11

Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22


June
Wednesday 18 and Thursday

Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19


July

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13

Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17

Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27


August

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10

Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24

September

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14

Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28


October

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12

Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16

Saturday 25 and Sunday 26

November

Saturday 8 and Sunday 9

Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13

Saturday 22 and Sunday 23

December

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14

Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18

Saturday 27 and Sunday 2


Courses can sometimes be arranged
on other dates to suit your timetable.
Normally, they will be on weekdays,


 

 

 

Course content

 

Participants will be given a theoretical background to Samatha (Concentration) meditation and shown how it differs from Insight meditation (Concentration and mindfulness-based meditation.)

You will be shown how meditation forms an integral part of 'Bhavana' mental development and how it relates to the Noble Eightfold Path.

You will gradually be guided through exercises to improve your concentration and bare awareness "sati", these include standing, walking, sitting and lying down exercises.

There will also be feedback sessions (Sorb arom), mindfulness activities, Dhamma talks and discussions.

 

Courses will be led by
Acharn Helen Jandamit

 

 


These courses are highly recommended for those who wish to practise Buddhist Insight (Vipassana) meditation.

Group size 2 - 4 participants

 

 


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.

Instruction is in English.
Courses are not silent throughout.

Questions about the practice are welcome.

Teachers understand that the participants' life experiences are different and that each person is wonderfully unique.
Whilst participants are given a brief explanation of basic Buddhist ritual, participation is optional.


The shrine room is air-conditioned or fan-cooled if preferred.

Both chairs and mats are provided.

Follow-up guidance is available

 

 

Course fees
8,000 baht per person for small group courses (2 – 4 people)
at times arranged for you
or on scheduled dates.


9,000 baht for a course set up for an individual on a date that is either outside or on one of the scheduled dates.


The course book is 100 baht

 

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* Applications in writing must be received by e-mail at least 5 days before the start of the course.

* 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 such as white or cream.

* The meditation room is air-conditioned, so you may need a sweater
or a shawl.

* Coffee, tea and soft drinks are available. * There are many foodshops and coffee sellers within walking distace..

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


 

To apply Applications must be received at least 4 days
before the start of the course you wish to attend. .
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If you wish to apply, please email dhamma.art@gmail.com
stating which course you wish to apply for and its date.

Please give your name and surname, your expected address in Thailand,
your email address, mobile phone or landline number, nationality, occupation, age and details of any previous meditation experience.

 

 

For more information

Email: dhamma.art@gmail.com recommended

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