MEDITATION

Every WEDNESDAY

7.00pm Vipassana Meditation (Bhavana) Instruction and Practice.

For those without any previous experience, a beginners class is also held.

  • 7.00-7.15 Observance of Pansil
  • 7:15-8:15 Vipassana Meditation
  • 8.15-8.30 Metta Bhavana
  • 8.30 Questions & Discussion

MONTHLY RETREATS: In addition to the weekly meditation classes, the Vihara holds a retreat on the last Saturday of every month (except August and December) from 2.00 -8.00pm.

USUAL PROGRAMME

  • 2.00-2.15 Introductory Talk
  • 2.15-3.30 Sitting Meditation Practice
  • 3.30-4.00 Walking Meditation Practice
  • 4.00-4.10 Tea
  • 4.10-5.00 Sitting Meditation Practice
  • 5.00-5.30 Walking Meditation Practice
  • 5.30-6.00 Dhamma Talk
  • 6.00-6.30 Tea & refreshment
  • 6.30-7.30 Metta Bhavana (loving-kindness)
  • 7.30-8.00 Questions and Answers, Discussion

All meditators - whether beginners or experienced - are welcome to participate in this all-important practice.The classes are free of charge, but you may like to make a donation towards the cost of maintenance of the Vihara.

For understanding of the Buddhist way of meditation please see:

Meditation

MEDITATION =AWARENESS

Recommended Reading: Mindfulness in Plain English
                                                - Bhante Henepola Gunaratana