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Bodhi Tree Retreat Schedule 2008 |
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Queen's Birthday Long Weekend Friday 5:30 PM June 6th - There are still places available on this retreat
The Buddha gave clear, precise instructions for systematically training our hearts and minds. The practice traditions are anchored in this practical approach to mental and spiritual development. The art of meditation and mental training is like any other art; one needs to patiently train and practice the skills of the art, otherwise the free flowing 'Art' never fruits. No charge is made for Bodhi Tree Retreats ALL ARE WELCOME! 10-day Vipassana (Insight) Retreat
Jeff has shared his wisdom and experiences in many countries, including Japan , Malaysia , Singapore , South Africa , Thailand and Turkey . These days, Jeff lives in Thailand and runs meditation courses, workshops, Dhamma camps for youth and children and gives talks in Universities, government departments, private companies and for anyone interested in developing mindfulness, wisdom and compassion. He is the author of: "See it, Know it, Watch it go" |
10-day Vipassana & Loving-kindness Retreat - with Ven. Pannyavaro 4th July (Friday 5:30 PM) to Experience the Meditation Lifestyle Vassa is traditionally the three month rains retreat in India held during the monsoon season in the Buddha's time. Monasteries usually wind down social activities during the three months as monks and nuns will generally practice meditation intensively during this time. Experienced yogis are invited to apply for this retreat, numbers are strictly limited and you must attend at least one month, preference will be given to those attending the full three months. Yogis are expected to help out with a few daily maintenance chores in the morning such as sweeping, cooking, cleaning, gardening etc Talks will be given on a regular basis during the three months and the teacher will be available for individual interviews regarding the practice. 10-day Vipassana Retreat
His teachers have included Sayadaw U Pandita, Sayadaw U Lakhana, Sayadaw U Janaka and Christopher Titmuss. For 3 years Patrick was the resident teacher at the Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre. Now based in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, he conducts retreats, seminars and classes around Australia. He teaches the techniques of meditation along with the theory that underlies it. Understanding both, a student can become independent and self-directed.
Word Doc: (93 KB) B.T. Retreat Info / Registration Form
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Ven. Pannyavaro (Pannya) is an Australian who ordained as a Buddhist monk over 20 years ago. A meditation teacher in the Burmese Vipassana tradition and founder and webmaster of BuddhaNet.net. 
Mr. Jeffrey Oliver ordained as a Theravadan Buddhist Monk in 1993 under the name of Dhammarakkhita for eight years. He has practiced meditation over the last 13 years. He was trained in Burma under a great international meditation master, Sayadaw U Janaka. 
Patrick has over 25 years experience in Buddhist meditation. Since 1984 he has trained in Vipassana (insight) meditation in the lineage of the late Mahasi Sayadaw of Burma. 
