Developing the Perfection of Wisdom in Samatha & Vipasyana Meditation
Venerable Dhammadipa, a distinguished monk and meditation teacher of Czech nationality. During the four-week period (10/29/2010 ~ 11/27/2010) Venerable Dhammadipa (Thomas Peter Gutmann) led a retreat focus on Samatha and Vipasyana meditation and the practice of 6 and 10 paramitas as given in the Theravada and the Northern Buddhist Tradition. The practice of “4 heavenly abodes” was emphasized in the Samatha meditation. Practical instructions have been given for this practice with reference to the Jataks (Birth stories of the Buddha), Suttantas and Theravada and Mahayana Abhidharma.
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Date: 10/29 (Friday) – 11/27 (Saturday), 2010
# Session 1: 10/30 to 11/05 (check-in on 10/29, 6 ~ 7 pm)
# Session 2: 11/06 to 11/12 (check-in on 11/05, 6 ~ 7 pm)
# Session 3: 11/13 to 11/19 (check-in on 11/12, 6 ~ 7 pm)
# Session 4: 11/20 to 11/27 (check-in on 11/19, 6 ~ 7 pm)
Venerable Dhammadipa, a distinguished monk and meditation teacher of Czech nationality, is coming again this year to conduct an intensive four-week program of meditation extending from October 29th to November 27th. The program is open to monks, nuns, and lay people, both male and female. There will be regular Dharma talks and interviews with the teacher and his assistants. The course is divided into four one-week sessions. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the full four weeks, but those who cannot stay for the full period may attend one or more one-week sessions.
CONTENT:
During the four-week period, Venerable Dhammadipa (Thomas Peter Gutmann) will lead a retreat focus on Samatha and Vipasyana meditation and the practice of 6 and 10 paramitas as given in the Theravada and the Northern Buddhist Tradition. The practice of “4 heavenly abodes” will be emphasized in the Samatha meditation. Practical instructions will be given for this practice with reference to the Jataks (Birth stories of the Buddha), Suttantas and Theravada and Mahayana Abhidharma.
Prajnaparamita, being the summit of all the Buddhist practices, will be introduced to the practice of the four Brahmaviharas. Other paramitas (perfections) will be explained to support the Samatha and Vipasyana practice as well by giving examples from the southern and northern Buddhist tradition. The emphasis will be on the practical side of the samatha and vipasyana practice as paramita, and present theoretical background of these practices.
MEDITATION INSTRUCTOR: VENERABLE DHAMMADIPA
Born in Czechoslovakia, Venerable Dhammadipa is a world-renown meditation teacher, with deep understanding of meditation in both Theravada and Mahayana traditions. In 1987, he received traditional Theravada ordination in Sri Lanka, where he practiced meditation under Venerable Nanarama Mahathera. In 1989, he received ordination as a Mahayana monk in Hsi Lai Temple, Los Angeles. In 1996, he practiced meditation with the meditation master Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw in Myanmar, and is considered by the Sayadaw to be the first of his Western disciples qualified to teach meditation. Over the past ten years, Venerable Dhammadipa has taught meditation at western and Asian monasteries and universities around the world.
DATE: OCTOBER 29TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 27TH , 2010
The retreat will start on Saturday morning, October 29th , and will end Saturday afternoon, November 27th . Participants may join the retreat by arriving any Friday evening, October 28, November 5, 12, or 19, and may stay for one, two, three, or four weeks.
FORMAT：Each day of the retreat will include intensive meditation practice, walking meditation, yoga, and personal interviews with Venerable Dhammadipa and his assistants. During the retreat, Venerable Dhammadipa will also give Dharma talks. The Dharma talks will include meditation instruction and teachings on the “four Brahmaviharas” to have a profound understanding in Samatha and Vipasyana meditation and Paramitas. Dharma talks will be given in English, with a summary in Chinese if needed.
PARTICIPANTS：Meditators of all ages are invited to attend. Each participant should be able to sit comfortably in meditation for one hour.
FEE: Chuang Yen Monastery is run on the basis of donation, it welcomes your donation to help cover its costs for hosting this retreat. However, those with limited financial resources are most welcome, even if they cannot make a donation. A donation is welcome when participants register on the first day, or at the end of the retreat. All offerings to the Buddha or Sangha are welcome. If you send a donation check, please address it to: 2020 Route 301, Carmel NY10512. Please make all checks payable to B.A.U.S. On the check, please indicate the type of donation intended (whether it is for the retreat in particular, or for the Sangha in general).
TRANSPORTATION: Participants can take train from Grand Central Station to Cold Spring or Brewster, then take a taxi (Cold Spirng taxi (845) 265-8294, Brewster taxi (845) 278-8830, (845) 279-6552, (845) 279-1390). For transportation from NYC directly to the monastery, please contact private shuttle Vanguard Int’l Travel Inc. at 718-888-1016, 718-886-8868.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Reverend Sudharma, bauscym@aol.com, (845) 225-1819 extension 115; cym@baus.org (845) 228-4288 extension 104