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Bhante Sujato Retreat Bad Meinberg
2. To abstain from taking what is not given
3. To abstain from all sexual activity
4. To abstain from dishonest speech
5. To abstain from intoxicants
6. To abstain from taking food after mid-day
7. To abstain from singing, dancing, listening to music and from bodily adornments
8. To abstain from sleeping on luxurious bedsNoble SilenceThis is a “Noble Silence” retreat. This means that all participants
are kindly asked to observe Noble Silence from the beginning of the
retreat until the morning of the last full day. This applies as well for
the public areas as for the rooms.Noble Silence means no talking or non-verbal communication of any
kind, except of course in emergencies, interviews or discussion times
with the Teacher. Noble Silence applies not only to speech but also to
any signals and written notes etc. as well as to external contact by
telephone or internet.The purpose of Noble Silence is to allow the mind to let go of outer
distractions and to focus as much as possible on the inner world. In
this regard it is also useful to minimise eye contact with other
retreatants. Practising restraint of the senses in this way provides an
essential foundation for the powerful inner work which a meditation
retreat facilitates.This Noble Silence will give the participants the maximum benefit
from the meditation they learn and minimises the disturbance to others.
Therefore, please do not play musical instruments, radios, mp3 players,
etc.ProgramTuesday 8th December
From 14:00 on: Arrival and registration
18:00 Welcome
18:15 Introduction, chanting, meditation teaching
21:00 Meditation (optional)9th – 18th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:00 Relax/informal meditation
14:00 Meditation & interviews
17:00 Afternoon tea, rest
19:00 Chanting & Dhamma talk
21:00 Meditation (optional)Saturday 19th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:30 Farewell gathering
14:00 FinishCostThis retreat is organised on the basis of donation. Food and board
will have to be paid for to Shanti Seminarhaus directly and at least 2
weeks before the retreat. You will receive instructions for this after
your participation has been confirmed. Donations for the retreat itself
can be given in cash during the retreat or at other times to our bank
account (details on the right). These donations will cover all costs
like afternoon snacks and drinks, travel expenses and accommodation for
Bhante Sujato, rental of other halls and rooms at Shanti,
audio-equipment rental, etc. Donations in surplus of the expenses will
go to SuttaCental.net and Samita ASBL.Registration: You can register for this retreat with our online registration form.VenueThe retreat will be held at Shanti Seminarhaus, Campus Yoga Vidya
e.V., Yogaweg 1, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg (approximately 40 km south-east
of Bielefeld). Website: www.seminarhaus-shanti.de.Seminarhaus Shanti offers comfortable bedrooms for 1, 2 or 4 people.
All meals are healthy vegan. Smoking, alcohol, and non-vegan food are
prohibited; modest dress required. The costs per participant for the
accommodation and 2 meals for the entire retreat are 565,00 € for a
single bedroom, 397,25 € for a bed in a double bedroom and 306,50 € for a
bed in a 4-bed-room. All other costs are covered on a basis of
voluntary donation.If you wish to take part in the retreat but find it difficult to pay the above accommodation fees, please contact us.After registration, Seminarhaus Shanti will send an invoice for the amount due together with information and their house rules. Share this:Samita ASBL EnglishMain menuSkip to contentBhante Sujato Retreat Bad Meinberg
2. To abstain from taking what is not given
3. To abstain from all sexual activity
4. To abstain from dishonest speech
5. To abstain from intoxicants
6. To abstain from taking food after mid-day
7. To abstain from singing, dancing, listening to music and from bodily adornments
8. To abstain from sleeping on luxurious bedsNoble SilenceThis is a “Noble Silence” retreat. This means that all participants
are kindly asked to observe Noble Silence from the beginning of the
retreat until the morning of the last full day. This applies as well for
the public areas as for the rooms.Noble Silence means no talking or non-verbal communication of any
kind, except of course in emergencies, interviews or discussion times
with the Teacher. Noble Silence applies not only to speech but also to
any signals and written notes etc. as well as to external contact by
telephone or internet.The purpose of Noble Silence is to allow the mind to let go of outer
distractions and to focus as much as possible on the inner world. In
this regard it is also useful to minimise eye contact with other
retreatants. Practising restraint of the senses in this way provides an
essential foundation for the powerful inner work which a meditation
retreat facilitates.This Noble Silence will give the participants the maximum benefit
from the meditation they learn and minimises the disturbance to others.
Therefore, please do not play musical instruments, radios, mp3 players,
etc.ProgramTuesday 8th December
From 14:00 on: Arrival and registration
18:00 Welcome
18:15 Introduction, chanting, meditation teaching
21:00 Meditation (optional)9th – 18th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:00 Relax/informal meditation
14:00 Meditation & interviews
17:00 Afternoon tea, rest
19:00 Chanting & Dhamma talk
21:00 Meditation (optional)Saturday 19th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:30 Farewell gathering
14:00 FinishCostThis retreat is organised on the basis of donation. Food and board
will have to be paid for to Shanti Seminarhaus directly and at least 2
weeks before the retreat. You will receive instructions for this after
your participation has been confirmed. Donations for the retreat itself
can be given in cash during the retreat or at other times to our bank
account (details on the right). These donations will cover all costs
like afternoon snacks and drinks, travel expenses and accommodation for
Bhante Sujato, rental of other halls and rooms at Shanti,
audio-equipment rental, etc. Donations in surplus of the expenses will
go to SuttaCental.net and Samita ASBL.Registration: You can register for this retreat with our online registration form.VenueThe retreat will be held at Shanti Seminarhaus, Campus Yoga Vidya
e.V., Yogaweg 1, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg (approximately 40 km south-east
of Bielefeld). Website: www.seminarhaus-shanti.de.Seminarhaus Shanti offers comfortable bedrooms for 1, 2 or 4 people.
All meals are healthy vegan. Smoking, alcohol, and non-vegan food are
prohibited; modest dress required. The costs per participant for the
accommodation and 2 meals for the entire retreat are 565,00 € for a
single bedroom, 397,25 € for a bed in a double bedroom and 306,50 € for a
bed in a 4-bed-room. All other costs are covered on a basis of
voluntary donation.If you wish to take part in the retreat but find it difficult to pay the above accommodation fees, please contact us.After registration, Seminarhaus Shanti will send an invoice for the amount due together with information and their house rules. Share this:Samita ASBL EnglishMain menuSkip to contentBhante Sujato Retreat Bad Meinberg
2. To abstain from taking what is not given
3. To abstain from all sexual activity
4. To abstain from dishonest speech
5. To abstain from intoxicants
6. To abstain from taking food after mid-day
7. To abstain from singing, dancing, listening to music and from bodily adornments
8. To abstain from sleeping on luxurious bedsNoble SilenceThis is a “Noble Silence” retreat. This means that all participants
are kindly asked to observe Noble Silence from the beginning of the
retreat until the morning of the last full day. This applies as well for
the public areas as for the rooms.Noble Silence means no talking or non-verbal communication of any
kind, except of course in emergencies, interviews or discussion times
with the Teacher. Noble Silence applies not only to speech but also to
any signals and written notes etc. as well as to external contact by
telephone or internet.The purpose of Noble Silence is to allow the mind to let go of outer
distractions and to focus as much as possible on the inner world. In
this regard it is also useful to minimise eye contact with other
retreatants. Practising restraint of the senses in this way provides an
essential foundation for the powerful inner work which a meditation
retreat facilitates.This Noble Silence will give the participants the maximum benefit
from the meditation they learn and minimises the disturbance to others.
Therefore, please do not play musical instruments, radios, mp3 players,
etc.ProgramTuesday 8th December
From 14:00 on: Arrival and registration
18:00 Welcome
18:15 Introduction, chanting, meditation teaching
21:00 Meditation (optional)9th – 18th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:00 Relax/informal meditation
14:00 Meditation & interviews
17:00 Afternoon tea, rest
19:00 Chanting & Dhamma talk
21:00 Meditation (optional)Saturday 19th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:30 Farewell gathering
14:00 FinishCostThis retreat is organised on the basis of donation. Food and board
will have to be paid for to Shanti Seminarhaus directly and at least 2
weeks before the retreat. You will receive instructions for this after
your participation has been confirmed. Donations for the retreat itself
can be given in cash during the retreat or at other times to our bank
account (details on the right). These donations will cover all costs
like afternoon snacks and drinks, travel expenses and accommodation for
Bhante Sujato, rental of other halls and rooms at Shanti,
audio-equipment rental, etc. Donations in surplus of the expenses will
go to SuttaCental.net and Samita ASBL.Registration: You can register for this retreat with our online registration form.VenueThe retreat will be held at Shanti Seminarhaus, Campus Yoga Vidya
e.V., Yogaweg 1, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg (approximately 40 km south-east
of Bielefeld). Website: www.seminarhaus-shanti.de.Seminarhaus Shanti offers comfortable bedrooms for 1, 2 or 4 people.
All meals are healthy vegan. Smoking, alcohol, and non-vegan food are
prohibited; modest dress required. The costs per participant for the
accommodation and 2 meals for the entire retreat are 565,00 € for a
single bedroom, 397,25 € for a bed in a double bedroom and 306,50 € for a
bed in a 4-bed-room. All other costs are covered on a basis of
voluntary donation.If you wish to take part in the retreat but find it difficult to pay the above accommodation fees, please contact us.After registration, Seminarhaus Shanti will send an invoice for the amount due together with information and their house rules. Share this:Samita ASBL EnglishMain menuSkip to contentBhante Sujato Retreat Bad Meinberg
2. To abstain from taking what is not given
3. To abstain from all sexual activity
4. To abstain from dishonest speech
5. To abstain from intoxicants
6. To abstain from taking food after mid-day
7. To abstain from singing, dancing, listening to music and from bodily adornments
8. To abstain from sleeping on luxurious bedsNoble SilenceThis is a “Noble Silence” retreat. This means that all participants
are kindly asked to observe Noble Silence from the beginning of the
retreat until the morning of the last full day. This applies as well for
the public areas as for the rooms.Noble Silence means no talking or non-verbal communication of any
kind, except of course in emergencies, interviews or discussion times
with the Teacher. Noble Silence applies not only to speech but also to
any signals and written notes etc. as well as to external contact by
telephone or internet.The purpose of Noble Silence is to allow the mind to let go of outer
distractions and to focus as much as possible on the inner world. In
this regard it is also useful to minimise eye contact with other
retreatants. Practising restraint of the senses in this way provides an
essential foundation for the powerful inner work which a meditation
retreat facilitates.This Noble Silence will give the participants the maximum benefit
from the meditation they learn and minimises the disturbance to others.
Therefore, please do not play musical instruments, radios, mp3 players,
etc.ProgramTuesday 8th December
From 14:00 on: Arrival and registration
18:00 Welcome
18:15 Introduction, chanting, meditation teaching
21:00 Meditation (optional)9th – 18th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:00 Relax/informal meditation
14:00 Meditation & interviews
17:00 Afternoon tea, rest
19:00 Chanting & Dhamma talk
21:00 Meditation (optional)Saturday 19th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:30 Farewell gathering
14:00 FinishCostThis retreat is organised on the basis of donation. Food and board
will have to be paid for to Shanti Seminarhaus directly and at least 2
weeks before the retreat. You will receive instructions for this after
your participation has been confirmed. Donations for the retreat itself
can be given in cash during the retreat or at other times to our bank
account (details on the right). These donations will cover all costs
like afternoon snacks and drinks, travel expenses and accommodation for
Bhante Sujato, rental of other halls and rooms at Shanti,
audio-equipment rental, etc. Donations in surplus of the expenses will
go to SuttaCental.net and Samita ASBL.Registration: You can register for this retreat with our online registration form.VenueThe retreat will be held at Shanti Seminarhaus, Campus Yoga Vidya
e.V., Yogaweg 1, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg (approximately 40 km south-east
of Bielefeld). Website: www.seminarhaus-shanti.de.Seminarhaus Shanti offers comfortable bedrooms for 1, 2 or 4 people.
All meals are healthy vegan. Smoking, alcohol, and non-vegan food are
prohibited; modest dress required. The costs per participant for the
accommodation and 2 meals for the entire retreat are 565,00 € for a
single bedroom, 397,25 € for a bed in a double bedroom and 306,50 € for a
bed in a 4-bed-room. All other costs are covered on a basis of
voluntary donation.If you wish to take part in the retreat but find it difficult to pay the above accommodation fees, please contact us.After registration, Seminarhaus Shanti will send an invoice for the amount due together with information and their house rules. Share this:this years bhante sujato's metta retreat still has a few places left
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Bhante Sujato Retreat Bad Meinberg
8th – 19th December 2015
Shanti Seminarhaus, Campus Yoga Vidya e.V., Yogaweg 1, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg
People with any level of meditation experience are welcome to join the retreat.Eight PreceptsThis is an eight-precept retreat. All who attend are asked to undertake the following precepts for the duration of the retreat:1. To abstain from killing living beings2. To abstain from taking what is not given
3. To abstain from all sexual activity
4. To abstain from dishonest speech
5. To abstain from intoxicants
6. To abstain from taking food after mid-day
7. To abstain from singing, dancing, listening to music and from bodily adornments
8. To abstain from sleeping on luxurious bedsNoble SilenceThis is a “Noble Silence” retreat. This means that all participants
are kindly asked to observe Noble Silence from the beginning of the
retreat until the morning of the last full day. This applies as well for
the public areas as for the rooms.Noble Silence means no talking or non-verbal communication of any
kind, except of course in emergencies, interviews or discussion times
with the Teacher. Noble Silence applies not only to speech but also to
any signals and written notes etc. as well as to external contact by
telephone or internet.The purpose of Noble Silence is to allow the mind to let go of outer
distractions and to focus as much as possible on the inner world. In
this regard it is also useful to minimise eye contact with other
retreatants. Practising restraint of the senses in this way provides an
essential foundation for the powerful inner work which a meditation
retreat facilitates.This Noble Silence will give the participants the maximum benefit
from the meditation they learn and minimises the disturbance to others.
Therefore, please do not play musical instruments, radios, mp3 players,
etc.ProgramTuesday 8th December
From 14:00 on: Arrival and registration
18:00 Welcome
18:15 Introduction, chanting, meditation teaching
21:00 Meditation (optional)9th – 18th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:00 Relax/informal meditation
14:00 Meditation & interviews
17:00 Afternoon tea, rest
19:00 Chanting & Dhamma talk
21:00 Meditation (optional)Saturday 19th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:30 Farewell gathering
14:00 FinishCostThis retreat is organised on the basis of donation. Food and board
will have to be paid for to Shanti Seminarhaus directly and at least 2
weeks before the retreat. You will receive instructions for this after
your participation has been confirmed. Donations for the retreat itself
can be given in cash during the retreat or at other times to our bank
account (details on the right). These donations will cover all costs
like afternoon snacks and drinks, travel expenses and accommodation for
Bhante Sujato, rental of other halls and rooms at Shanti,
audio-equipment rental, etc. Donations in surplus of the expenses will
go to SuttaCental.net and Samita ASBL.Registration: You can register for this retreat with our online registration form.VenueThe retreat will be held at Shanti Seminarhaus, Campus Yoga Vidya
e.V., Yogaweg 1, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg (approximately 40 km south-east
of Bielefeld). Website: www.seminarhaus-shanti.de.Seminarhaus Shanti offers comfortable bedrooms for 1, 2 or 4 people.
All meals are healthy vegan. Smoking, alcohol, and non-vegan food are
prohibited; modest dress required. The costs per participant for the
accommodation and 2 meals for the entire retreat are 565,00 € for a
single bedroom, 397,25 € for a bed in a double bedroom and 306,50 € for a
bed in a 4-bed-room. All other costs are covered on a basis of
voluntary donation.If you wish to take part in the retreat but find it difficult to pay the above accommodation fees, please contact us.After registration, Seminarhaus Shanti will send an invoice for the amount due together with information and their house rules. Share this:Samita ASBL EnglishMain menuSkip to contentBhante Sujato Retreat Bad Meinberg
8th – 19th December 2015
Shanti Seminarhaus, Campus Yoga Vidya e.V., Yogaweg 1, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg
People with any level of meditation experience are welcome to join the retreat.Eight PreceptsThis is an eight-precept retreat. All who attend are asked to undertake the following precepts for the duration of the retreat:1. To abstain from killing living beings2. To abstain from taking what is not given
3. To abstain from all sexual activity
4. To abstain from dishonest speech
5. To abstain from intoxicants
6. To abstain from taking food after mid-day
7. To abstain from singing, dancing, listening to music and from bodily adornments
8. To abstain from sleeping on luxurious bedsNoble SilenceThis is a “Noble Silence” retreat. This means that all participants
are kindly asked to observe Noble Silence from the beginning of the
retreat until the morning of the last full day. This applies as well for
the public areas as for the rooms.Noble Silence means no talking or non-verbal communication of any
kind, except of course in emergencies, interviews or discussion times
with the Teacher. Noble Silence applies not only to speech but also to
any signals and written notes etc. as well as to external contact by
telephone or internet.The purpose of Noble Silence is to allow the mind to let go of outer
distractions and to focus as much as possible on the inner world. In
this regard it is also useful to minimise eye contact with other
retreatants. Practising restraint of the senses in this way provides an
essential foundation for the powerful inner work which a meditation
retreat facilitates.This Noble Silence will give the participants the maximum benefit
from the meditation they learn and minimises the disturbance to others.
Therefore, please do not play musical instruments, radios, mp3 players,
etc.ProgramTuesday 8th December
From 14:00 on: Arrival and registration
18:00 Welcome
18:15 Introduction, chanting, meditation teaching
21:00 Meditation (optional)9th – 18th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:00 Relax/informal meditation
14:00 Meditation & interviews
17:00 Afternoon tea, rest
19:00 Chanting & Dhamma talk
21:00 Meditation (optional)Saturday 19th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:30 Farewell gathering
14:00 FinishCostThis retreat is organised on the basis of donation. Food and board
will have to be paid for to Shanti Seminarhaus directly and at least 2
weeks before the retreat. You will receive instructions for this after
your participation has been confirmed. Donations for the retreat itself
can be given in cash during the retreat or at other times to our bank
account (details on the right). These donations will cover all costs
like afternoon snacks and drinks, travel expenses and accommodation for
Bhante Sujato, rental of other halls and rooms at Shanti,
audio-equipment rental, etc. Donations in surplus of the expenses will
go to SuttaCental.net and Samita ASBL.Registration: You can register for this retreat with our online registration form.VenueThe retreat will be held at Shanti Seminarhaus, Campus Yoga Vidya
e.V., Yogaweg 1, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg (approximately 40 km south-east
of Bielefeld). Website: www.seminarhaus-shanti.de.Seminarhaus Shanti offers comfortable bedrooms for 1, 2 or 4 people.
All meals are healthy vegan. Smoking, alcohol, and non-vegan food are
prohibited; modest dress required. The costs per participant for the
accommodation and 2 meals for the entire retreat are 565,00 € for a
single bedroom, 397,25 € for a bed in a double bedroom and 306,50 € for a
bed in a 4-bed-room. All other costs are covered on a basis of
voluntary donation.If you wish to take part in the retreat but find it difficult to pay the above accommodation fees, please contact us.After registration, Seminarhaus Shanti will send an invoice for the amount due together with information and their house rules. Share this:Samita ASBL EnglishMain menuSkip to contentBhante Sujato Retreat Bad Meinberg
8th – 19th December 2015
Shanti Seminarhaus, Campus Yoga Vidya e.V., Yogaweg 1, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg
People with any level of meditation experience are welcome to join the retreat.Eight PreceptsThis is an eight-precept retreat. All who attend are asked to undertake the following precepts for the duration of the retreat:1. To abstain from killing living beings2. To abstain from taking what is not given
3. To abstain from all sexual activity
4. To abstain from dishonest speech
5. To abstain from intoxicants
6. To abstain from taking food after mid-day
7. To abstain from singing, dancing, listening to music and from bodily adornments
8. To abstain from sleeping on luxurious bedsNoble SilenceThis is a “Noble Silence” retreat. This means that all participants
are kindly asked to observe Noble Silence from the beginning of the
retreat until the morning of the last full day. This applies as well for
the public areas as for the rooms.Noble Silence means no talking or non-verbal communication of any
kind, except of course in emergencies, interviews or discussion times
with the Teacher. Noble Silence applies not only to speech but also to
any signals and written notes etc. as well as to external contact by
telephone or internet.The purpose of Noble Silence is to allow the mind to let go of outer
distractions and to focus as much as possible on the inner world. In
this regard it is also useful to minimise eye contact with other
retreatants. Practising restraint of the senses in this way provides an
essential foundation for the powerful inner work which a meditation
retreat facilitates.This Noble Silence will give the participants the maximum benefit
from the meditation they learn and minimises the disturbance to others.
Therefore, please do not play musical instruments, radios, mp3 players,
etc.ProgramTuesday 8th December
From 14:00 on: Arrival and registration
18:00 Welcome
18:15 Introduction, chanting, meditation teaching
21:00 Meditation (optional)9th – 18th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:00 Relax/informal meditation
14:00 Meditation & interviews
17:00 Afternoon tea, rest
19:00 Chanting & Dhamma talk
21:00 Meditation (optional)Saturday 19th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:30 Farewell gathering
14:00 FinishCostThis retreat is organised on the basis of donation. Food and board
will have to be paid for to Shanti Seminarhaus directly and at least 2
weeks before the retreat. You will receive instructions for this after
your participation has been confirmed. Donations for the retreat itself
can be given in cash during the retreat or at other times to our bank
account (details on the right). These donations will cover all costs
like afternoon snacks and drinks, travel expenses and accommodation for
Bhante Sujato, rental of other halls and rooms at Shanti,
audio-equipment rental, etc. Donations in surplus of the expenses will
go to SuttaCental.net and Samita ASBL.Registration: You can register for this retreat with our online registration form.VenueThe retreat will be held at Shanti Seminarhaus, Campus Yoga Vidya
e.V., Yogaweg 1, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg (approximately 40 km south-east
of Bielefeld). Website: www.seminarhaus-shanti.de.Seminarhaus Shanti offers comfortable bedrooms for 1, 2 or 4 people.
All meals are healthy vegan. Smoking, alcohol, and non-vegan food are
prohibited; modest dress required. The costs per participant for the
accommodation and 2 meals for the entire retreat are 565,00 € for a
single bedroom, 397,25 € for a bed in a double bedroom and 306,50 € for a
bed in a 4-bed-room. All other costs are covered on a basis of
voluntary donation.If you wish to take part in the retreat but find it difficult to pay the above accommodation fees, please contact us.After registration, Seminarhaus Shanti will send an invoice for the amount due together with information and their house rules. Share this:Samita ASBL EnglishMain menuSkip to contentBhante Sujato Retreat Bad Meinberg
8th – 19th December 2015
Shanti Seminarhaus, Campus Yoga Vidya e.V., Yogaweg 1, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg
People with any level of meditation experience are welcome to join the retreat.Eight PreceptsThis is an eight-precept retreat. All who attend are asked to undertake the following precepts for the duration of the retreat:1. To abstain from killing living beings2. To abstain from taking what is not given
3. To abstain from all sexual activity
4. To abstain from dishonest speech
5. To abstain from intoxicants
6. To abstain from taking food after mid-day
7. To abstain from singing, dancing, listening to music and from bodily adornments
8. To abstain from sleeping on luxurious bedsNoble SilenceThis is a “Noble Silence” retreat. This means that all participants
are kindly asked to observe Noble Silence from the beginning of the
retreat until the morning of the last full day. This applies as well for
the public areas as for the rooms.Noble Silence means no talking or non-verbal communication of any
kind, except of course in emergencies, interviews or discussion times
with the Teacher. Noble Silence applies not only to speech but also to
any signals and written notes etc. as well as to external contact by
telephone or internet.The purpose of Noble Silence is to allow the mind to let go of outer
distractions and to focus as much as possible on the inner world. In
this regard it is also useful to minimise eye contact with other
retreatants. Practising restraint of the senses in this way provides an
essential foundation for the powerful inner work which a meditation
retreat facilitates.This Noble Silence will give the participants the maximum benefit
from the meditation they learn and minimises the disturbance to others.
Therefore, please do not play musical instruments, radios, mp3 players,
etc.ProgramTuesday 8th December
From 14:00 on: Arrival and registration
18:00 Welcome
18:15 Introduction, chanting, meditation teaching
21:00 Meditation (optional)9th – 18th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:00 Relax/informal meditation
14:00 Meditation & interviews
17:00 Afternoon tea, rest
19:00 Chanting & Dhamma talk
21:00 Meditation (optional)Saturday 19th December
6:00 Guided meditation
8:10 Breakfast
8:45 Meditation & interviews
11:00 Lunch
12:30 Farewell gathering
14:00 FinishCostThis retreat is organised on the basis of donation. Food and board
will have to be paid for to Shanti Seminarhaus directly and at least 2
weeks before the retreat. You will receive instructions for this after
your participation has been confirmed. Donations for the retreat itself
can be given in cash during the retreat or at other times to our bank
account (details on the right). These donations will cover all costs
like afternoon snacks and drinks, travel expenses and accommodation for
Bhante Sujato, rental of other halls and rooms at Shanti,
audio-equipment rental, etc. Donations in surplus of the expenses will
go to SuttaCental.net and Samita ASBL.Registration: You can register for this retreat with our online registration form.VenueThe retreat will be held at Shanti Seminarhaus, Campus Yoga Vidya
e.V., Yogaweg 1, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg (approximately 40 km south-east
of Bielefeld). Website: www.seminarhaus-shanti.de.Seminarhaus Shanti offers comfortable bedrooms for 1, 2 or 4 people.
All meals are healthy vegan. Smoking, alcohol, and non-vegan food are
prohibited; modest dress required. The costs per participant for the
accommodation and 2 meals for the entire retreat are 565,00 € for a
single bedroom, 397,25 € for a bed in a double bedroom and 306,50 € for a
bed in a 4-bed-room. All other costs are covered on a basis of
voluntary donation.If you wish to take part in the retreat but find it difficult to pay the above accommodation fees, please contact us.After registration, Seminarhaus Shanti will send an invoice for the amount due together with information and their house rules. Share this:this years bhante sujato's metta retreat still has a few places left
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