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>>> August 4 - 8, 2008: 5-Day Meditation Retreat at Kew 
>>> 2008 5-Day Meditation Retreat Programme

>>> Monthly 1st & 3rd Sunday: 1-Day Meditation Retreat
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      August 4 -8, 2008: 5-Day Meditation Retreat at Kew

5-DAY MEDITATION RETREAT is conducted by Sayadaw U Pandita

Venue: Campion Centre of Ignatian Spirituality
99 Studley Park Road,
Kew, VIC 3101, Australia


Monday     4   August 2008   AUD  58.00
Tuesday    5   August 2008   AUD  74.00
Wednesday  6   August 2008   AUD  74.00
Thursday   7   August 2008   AUD  74.00
Friday     8   August 2008   AUD  31.00

Total Costs:                 AUD 311.00

      2008 5-Day Meditation Retreat Programme
Dear Yogis,

DSMC conducts three 5-day retreats annually at the centre. But This year we will conduct two 5-Day retreats at our centre and one 9-Day retreat at Healesville.

The dates for 2008 are as follows:

  • April 25 - 29, 2008 (completed)

  • August 4 - 8, 2008 (planned)

  • November 30 - December 8, 2008 (planned)

(9-Day meditation retreat is conducted by Sayadaw U Lakkhana at Healesville)

Venue : Dhamma Sukha Meditation Centre
Cost : $30 per day (for meals and accommodation)
  • Instruction will be given by Sayadaw U Pandita in English.
  • Suitable for beginners and experienced yogis.
  • This is a 8-Precept meditation retreat - no food is taken after midday
  • DSMC 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
 

      Monthly 1st & 3rd Sunday: 1-Day Meditation Retreat



DSMC conducts two 1-day retreats a month on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month.
 
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