3-Day Vipassana Intensive Retreat

Ajahn Chalee
Assisted by Ben Heffer
April 10-12, 2012
Thursday-Saturday
Instructions & Interviews offered in English & Thai

Vipassana means insight into the true nature of reality.
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness, as taught by the Buddha, guides one to develop a deep awareness the body, feelings, mind and the mental phenomena that may arise. This method leads the meditator to achieve wisdom, full liberation, freedom and realization of the Dhamma (Universal Law of Nature) within oneself, just as the Buddha did.

This 3-day retreat is a rare opportunity for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
Part-time participants are welcomed. Please contact Ben to schedule instructions & interviews.
Thai custom is to wear white clothing.Bring your own cushions, benches, or sitting devices (chairs are available).

Retreat offered by donation
For more information please contact
Ben Heffer: bensue@sopris.net / (970) 963-2428
Center: watpo@bhodhiyana.org / (702) 586-7901

April 10 Schedule:
9:00 am – Retreat Opening, Precepts, Dhamma Talk, Introduction to Thai cultural ways, Instructions for New Meditators
10:30 – Chanting with the monks
11:00 – Lunch
12-3:00 pm – Sitting & Walking Practice
3:00 – Break & Rest in Noble Silence
3:30 – Group discussion, Q&A, short Dhamma Talk
4:00 – Sitting & Walking Practice
5:00 – Chanting with the monks
Beverage Break
6:00 – Dhamma Talk
7-9:00 – Sitting & Walking Practice

Daily Practice continues: 4 am – 9 pm
Retreat ends: 7 pm, April 12 with precepts ceremony