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Buddhist Insight Meditation Introductory Courses in 2023

 

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Schedule for two-day
Insight Meditation (Vipassana)
Introductory Courses
for 2023

Held on 2 consecutive days from 10.00 am to about 5.00 pm

 

January

Saturday and Sunday, January 7 and 8
Wednesday and Thursday, January 11 and 12
Saturday and Sunday, January 21 and 22
Thursday and Friday, January 26 and 27

February

Saturday and Sunday, February 4 and 5
Wednesday and Thursday, February 8 and 9
Saturday and Sunday, February 18 and19
Thursday and Friday, February 23 and 24

     
March

Saturday and Sunday, March 4 and 5
Wednesday and Thursday, February 8 and 9
Saturday and Sunday, February 18 and19
Thursday and Friday, February 23 and 24


April

Saturday and Sunday, April 8 and 9
Saturday and Sunday, April 22 and 23
Thursday and Friday, April 27 and 28


May

Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14
Wednesday and Thursday, May 17 and 18
Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28


June

Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18
Thursday and Friday, June 22 and 23
Thursday and Friday,  June 29 and 30


July

Saturday and Sunday, July 8 and 9
Wednesday and Thursday, July 12 and 13
Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23
Saturday and Sunday, July 29 and 30


August

Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13
Wednesday and Thursday, August 16 and 17
Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27
Thursday and Friday, August 31 and September 1


September

Thursday, August 31 and Friday, September 1
Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17
Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24


October

Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8
Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22
Thursday and Friday, October 26 and 27


November

Saturday and Sunday, November 4 and 5
Wednesday and Thursday, November 8 and 9
Saturday and Sunday, November 18 and 19
Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24


December

Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3
Wednesday and Thursday, December 13 and 14
Thursday and Friday, December 21 and 22
Wednesday and Thursday, December 27 and 28

Courses can also be arranged by appointment.

 

 

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.

They differ from retreats
in these ways:

 

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  • They make clear the differences between Vipassana (Insight) meditation
    and Samatha (Calmness) meditation.

  • They provide ongoing feedback in an interactive and personal way.

  • Group size 2 - 4 participants

  • 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 will be given a comprehensive 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 on scheduled dates.

6,000 Baht per person for a small group (2 – 4 people) at times arranged for you.

8,000 baht for a course set up for an individual on a date that is outside or on one of the scheduled dates.


The course book is 100 baht





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

 

 

 

 

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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 is preferable.

* The meditation room is air-conditioned, so you may need a sweateror 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.

 

 


 

Applications must be received by e-mail at least 5 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.

 

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For more information

Email: dhamma.art@gmail.com recommended

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