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“The Buddhist Analysis of Mind”
A Study Retreat in the Abhidhamma, with Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi
The Abhidhamma, the Buddhist system of philosophical psychology, shines a bright spotlight on the nature of the mind to reveal the source of our afflictions, our positive potentials, and the higher states of consciousness of which we are capable. The primary work for the study of the Abhidhamma in the Southern Buddhist tradition has been a little manual in the Pali language called the Abhidhammattha Sangaha (“A Summary of the Subjects of the Abhidhamma”). In this retreat, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi will explore the first two chapters of this work, based on his English-language edition, A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma. These chapters deal with mind and mental factors. Through lectures, discussion, and meditation, we will look at the Abhidhamma, not as a dry system of numerical lists, but as an exploration of the nature of the mind that aims to promote progress on the Buddhist path and the attainment of liberation.
Date & Time: Start: 8/30/2013, Friday, 7:00pm，Finished：9/2/2013, Monday, 4:15pm
Registration: 8/30/2013, Monday 5pm (Office on the ground floor of the Great Buddha Hall)
Class : Chuang Yen Monastery （Kuan Yin Hall）2020 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512, Tel:（845）225-1819, Fax:（845）228-4283, E-mail：cym@baus.org
Textbook: The basis for the retreat is A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma, available from Pariyatti Publications here: http://store.pariyatti.org/Comprehensive-Manual-of-Abhidhamma-A_p_1454.html. It will also be available for $16.00 a copy at the retreat.
Application: Dateline: 8/25/2013, Please visit www.baus.org to register online. You can also download the application form and mail it to us. Please specify “Abhidhamma retreat” on the envelope. Priority will be given to those who can attend the entire retreat. The retreat will feature lectures and discussion periods, question and answer sessions, and several periods of meditation each day. Please register early in order to arrange lodging, meal, and other preparation.
Attention: Please bring your own sleeping bag and all you need for your personal use. Bring light and comfortable clothing for meditation. (fabric would not make a lot of noise, do not wear skirts or shorts); we suggest that you wear shoes without shoelaces for the convenience of entering and existing the hall. CYM is situated on higher ground, the morning and evenings can be quite cool. Please dress warm and make sure you bring your jacket, hat and scarf. Don’t bring any valuable articles as we will not be responsible for any loss.
Fee：Chuang Yen Monastery is run on the basis of donation. A donation is welcome when participants register on the first day, or at the end of the retreat. All offering to the Buddha and Sangha are welcome. If you will sponsor a vegetarian meal, please let us know before the retreat. Arahant Meal $100 / Fortune Meal $200 / Auspiciousness Meal $300 / Wisdom & Compassion Meal $400 / Triple Gem Meal $500 / Peace Meal ($any amount). If you are unable to participate, we welcome your joyfully engagement and merit sharing by sponsoring this retreat. All the donation are tax-deductible, send the check to: 2020 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512. Please note “Abhidhamma Rretreat” on the bottom of the check.
Class Syllabus:
Session 1. Friday 8/30, 7:00 pm–8:15 pm: What is the Abhidhamma? How did it develop from the early teachings? What practical relevance does it have?
Session 2: Saturday 8/31, 9:00 am–11:15 am: The four subjects of the Abhidhamma (four paramattha dhamma), Consciousness: Why does the Abhidhamma focus on consciousness? Its nature, its classifications, by way of sphere and by way of quality.
Session 3: Saturday 8/31, 1:50 pm–2:50 pm: Unwholesome consciousness, The sense-sphere cognitive process, Rootless consciousness
Session 4: Saturday 8/31, 3:10 pm–4:10 pm: Beautiful consciousness of the sense sphere
Session 5: Sunday 9/01, 9:00 am–11:15 am: Beautiful consciousness of the fine-material sphere, the immaterial sphere, and supramundane paths and fruits.
Session 6: Sunday 9/01, 1:50 pm–2:50 pm: Mental factors in general, Universals and Occasionals, The unwholesome mental factors
Session 7: Sunday 9/01, 3:10 pm–4:10 pm: The beautiful mental factors. (This could spill over into the evening session.)
Session 8: Monday 9/02, 9:00 am–11:15 am: Association of mental factors (cetasika-sampayoganaya);
Session 9: Monday 9/02, 1:50 pm–2:50 pm: Inclusion of mental factors-part 1 (cetasika-sangahanaya)
Session 10: Monday 9/02, 3:10 pm–4:10 pm: Summing up. Discussion, questions & replies.
Retreat Schedule:
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Friday 8/30 |
Saturday 8/31 |
Sunday 9/01 |
Monday 9/02 |
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| 4:50 am | Wake Up | Wake Up | Wake Up | |
| 5:30-5:45 am | Morning service | Morning service | Morning service | |
| 5:45 am–6:25 am | Meditation | Meditation | Meditation | |
| 6:30 am–7:15 am | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | |
| 7:15 am–8:00 am | Clean Up, Walking | Clean Up, Walking | Clean Up, Walking | |
| 8:15 am–9:00 am | Meditation | Meditation | Meditation | |
| 9:00 am–11:15 am | Lecture & discussion | Lecture & discussion | Lecture & discussion | |
| 11:30 am–12:00 pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | |
| 12:10 pm–1:00 pm | Clean Up | Clean Up | Clean Up | |
| 1:00 pm–1:40 pm | Rest & personal study | Rest & personal study | Rest & personal study | |
| 1:50 pm–2:50 pm | Lecture & discussion | Lecture & discussion | Lecture & discussion | |
| 3:00 pm–3:10 pm | Tea Break | Tea Break | Tea Break | |
| 3:10 pm–4:10 pm | Lecture & discussion | Lecture & discussion | Overview and Q & A | |
| 4:20 pm–5:00 pm | Meditation | Meditation | Close & clean up | |
| 5:00 pm–5:30 pm | Registration | Evening service | Evening service | |
| 5:30 pm–7:00 pm6:30 pm–7:00 pm | Light meal | Light meal & break | Light meal & break | |
| Orientation | ||||
| 7:00 pm–8:15 pm | Lecture & Discussion | Q & A from day’s sessions | Q & A from day’s sessions | |
| 8:15 pm – 9:00 pm | Metta MeditationSharing of merit | Metta MeditationSharing of merit | Metta MeditationSharing of merit |
The syllabus and schedule of the retreat can be download here
Class Syllabus Retreat Schedule
For more information, please contact (845) 225-1819, or email cym@baus.org