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Schedule for two-day
Insight Meditation (Vipassana)
Introductory Courses for 2024
Held on 2 consecutive days from 10.00 am to about 4.00 pm
January
Saturday and Sunday, January 6 and 7
Saturday and Sunday, January 20 and 21
Thursday and Friday, January 25 and 26
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February
Saturday and Sunday, February 3 and 4
Saturday and Sunday, February 17 and 18
Thursday and Friday, February 22 and 23
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March
Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3
Saturday and Sunday, March 16 & 17
Thursday and Friday ,March 21 and 22
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April
Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7
Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21
Thursday and Friday, April 25 and 26
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May
Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5
Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19
Thursday and Friday, May 23 and 24
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June
Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2
Saturday and Sunday, June15 and 16
Thursday and Friday, June 20 and 21
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July
Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7
Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21
Thursday and Friday, July 25 and 26
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August
Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and 4
Wednesday and Thursday, August 17 and 18
Thursday and Friday, August 22 and 23
Saturday August 31 and Sunday September 1
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September
Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1
Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15
Thursday and Friday, September 19 and 20
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October
Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6
Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20
Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25
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November
Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3
Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17
Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22
Saturday November 30 and Sunday, December 1
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December
Saturday November 30 and Sunday, December 1
Saturday and Sunday,, December 14 and 15
Thursday and Friday, December 19 and 20
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Courses can also be arranged by appointment. |
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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
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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.
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They provide ongoing feedback in an interactive and personal way.
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Group size 2 - 4 participants
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Courses are not silent throughout.
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Questions about the practice are welcome.
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Teachers understand that the participants'’
life experiences are different and that
each person is wonderfully unique.
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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.
8,000 Baht per person for a small group (2 – 4 people) at times arranged for you.
10,000 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
Courses can sometimes be arranged
on other dates to suit your timetable.
Normally, they will be on weekdays,
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