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Meditation Retreats
Updated March 2010

>>> 2010 Meditation Retreat Programme

>>> Sunday: One-Day Meditation Retreat (please call first)
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      2010 Meditation Retreat Programme

Dear Yogis,

DSMC normally conducts three 5-day retreats annually at the Centre. This year however, both retreats are planned to be conducted at the DSMC.


The dates for 2010 are as follows:

  • April, 2010 (planned 30-day retreat at DSMC Manohara Forest Retreat) 01/04/10 until 30/04/10

  • 1-10th of each month commencing from May 2010. More details will be provided nearer to the date.

  • June, 2010 (planned full month retreat in Bacom, Indonesia)

  • December, 2010 (planned full month retreat in Bacom, Indonesia)


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  • Instruction will be given by the Sayadaw providing guidance in English.
  • Suitable for beginners and experienced yogis.
  • This is a 8-Precept meditation retreat - no food is taken after midday
  • The venue has kutis (living quarters) to accommodate practicing yogis
  • Arrive by 8.30am for 9.00am start.
  • Options available for shorter or longer retreats. Please discuss with us your intentions
  • Day-retreat yogis, please bring a plate of food to share.

What to bring along with you:

  • Comfortable clothes (preferable those that don't make too much noise)
  • Own bed linen. We will provide pillow covers.
  • Extra blanket
  • Toiletries

Sabba Rasam Dhamma Rasam Jinati.

The taste of Dhamma excels all tastes.

For more information or to register for the retreats, please contact us
 

      Sunday: One-Day Meditation Retreat  (please call first)

Special Notice: For April 2010, interested meditators will join the month-long retreat at Manohara for the Sunday retreat.

DSMC conducts a one-day meditation retreat every Sunday. Please call to make an appointment. All practice instructions, talks and teachings are conducted in English.
 

Time: 8:30 am - 5 :00 pm
   Note: You have the option to attend only half a day if you so choose.
Venue: DSMC Dhammasala
Level: Can cater for all levels. Beginners are encouraged and welcome as guidance will be provided
Sayadaw U Pandita will provide guidance.
Cost: No charge. Donation is appreciated.
  • Lunch Dana: Please bring a plate of dana to the Sangha and Yogis followed by a shared meal.
Programme:
  • 8:30am  Arrival
  • 9:00am  Taking 8 precepts and Introductory talk for new Yogis
  • 10:00am Walking meditation
  • 10:30am Sitting meditation
  • 11:00am Offering lunch for Sangha and Yogis
  • 12:00pm Walking meditation
  • 12:30pm Sitting meditation
  • 1:00pm  Males interview
  • 2:00pm  Females interview
  • 3:00pm  Dhamma Talk by Sayadaw
  • 4:00pm  Drinks
  • 4:30pm  Sitting Meditation and Metta Chanting
  • 5:00pm  Taking 5 precepts and Close