Entrance to Meditation Practices in Northern Buddhism
Chuang Yen Monastery proudly invites the world-renowned meditation master Venerable (Thomas Peter Gutmann) to lead a meditation retreat.
Meditation Practices in Northern Buddhism
Ven. Dhammadipa will introduce meditation on mindfulness of breath, anapanasmrti in accordance with the Northern tradition of Buddhism. In this tradition the practice of shamatha or appeasement meditation can be combined with insight, vipashyana meditation on the base of the Yogacara, or Mere consciousness understanding of the practice.
This teaching can be linked to the Indian tradition of yoga, which pays special attention to understanding of the subtle pranic body, which is inseparable from mind.
In this tradition the mind in the state of samadhi becomes the main object of both shamatha and vipashyana. In samadhi both shamatha and vipashyana start forming one reality, the reality of mind. Taking this reality as the only existing reality is the base for Yogacara practice.
In this tradition it is the royal path to realisation, the royal path to the Bodhisattva practice, leading to the state of Buddhahood, since both liberation and bondage are mental states.
In this course I shall teach some basic principles on meditation as explained in the five books of Buddha Maitreya, especially in the Yogacarabhumishastra and combine them with practical instruction,especially for the study of pranic body as support for the combined practice of shamatha and vipashyana.
DATE: November 17th through November 26th , 2018
The retreat will start on Saturday afternoon, November 17th, (Registration begins at 5 pm Saturday) and will end Monday afternoon, November 26th . Participants are expected but not required to join the retreat for full 10 days.
TO APPLY：Download the applications form by clicking link below or here. Submit the completed application form via:Online:www.baus.org; You can also Email:cym@baus.org; or Fax:(845) 228-4283;
or mail: Chuang Yen Monastery, 2020 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512
(along with your deposit)
Deposit: a deposit of $100 is required to secure a spot, in addition to applying on-line please send check to:
BAUS, 2020 Route 301,Carmel, NY 10512 with a note of “10 day retreat”.
(This deposit will return to participants on the first day of the retreat).
There is no fixed fee. Donations (Dana) are welcome.
Future retreats depend on your support. Thank You for your generosity!
LOCATION: Chuang Yen Monastery, 2020 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512.
Driving directions may be found at www.baus.org.
TRANSPORTATION: Participants can take train from Grand Central Station to Cold Spring. (please email us if you would like to be picked up)
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
cym@baus.org (845) 225-1819REGISTRATION