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Bodhi Tree Retreat Schedule 2009 |
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January 2009: 10-day Vipassana 16 January (Friday 5:30 PM) to
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. There are still places available on this retreat. Easter Weekend - Vipassana 10 April (Friday 5:30 PM) to Queens Birthday Weekend Sunday Meditation Workshops These meditation workshops will give you an overview of Buddhist Meditation - its therory and practice. Sitting and Walking instruction, Q & A with feedback. Beginners and those who want to refresh their practice are welcome.Please bring your own snack lunch and/or food to share. Please note: a series of Sunday Meditation Workshops will be led by Ven. Pannyavaro in 2009 when there are no 10-day or weekend retreats. For the first half of 2009 the Sunday Meditation Workshop will be held on the last Sunday of the month:-
For all retreats workshops - please download the registration form below and either email or post it to Bodhi Tree.
Word Doc: (93 KB) B.T. Retreat Info / Registration Form
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10-day Vipassana (Insight) Retreat
His practice and understanding of the Buddha’s teachings grew and improved dramatically under Sayadaw’s guidance. As a teacher, U Vamsa is committed to convey the simple everyday usefulness of Buddha’s teaching while inspiring those around him to explore and experience the Path to Freedom that He so clearly and elegantly lived. U Vamsa has traveled extensively throughout Asia, North America, and Europe both as an assistant to Sayadaw and leader of his own retreats. He spends Rains Retreat (Vassa, Pansa) guiding monks in meditation at Dhammodaya Meditation Center (Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. This is his third year teaching at Bodhi Tree. 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 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.
No charge is made for Bodhi Tree Retreats ALL ARE WELCOME!
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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. 
U Vamsarakkhita (U Vamsa) was drawn to Sayadaw U Janaka as a teacher because of his clarity and knowledge of the Vinaya, Pali Canon and teaching methods. 
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. 