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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
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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
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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
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April
Saturday and Sunday, April 8 and 9
Saturday and Sunday, April 22 and 23
Thursday and Friday, April 27 and 28
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May
Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14
Wednesday and Thursday, May 17 and 18
Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28
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June
Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18
Thursday and Friday, June 22 and 23
Thursday and Friday, June 29 and 30
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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
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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
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September
Thursday, August 31 and Friday, September 1
Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17
Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24
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October
Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8
Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22
Thursday and Friday, October 26 and 27
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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
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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
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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.
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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