Four Immeasureables Weekend Retreat, 18,19 +20th June
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has often commented that the essence ofspiritual
practice is cultivating a good heart. As important as shamatha(meditative
quiescence) and vipashyana (insight meditation) are within theBuddhist
tradition, it is crucial to balance such practices with thecultivation
of altruism. In this meditation retreat, Alan Wallace will teacha sequence
of meditations for the cultivation of the "Four Immeasurables,"namely
loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and impartiality. While
many teachings on Buddhist meditation fill us with a longing to spend
more
time in quiet, solitary meditation, these practices bring us back to
life,to the active world of living with others. The optimal situation
to apply these teachings on cultivating a good heart is active life,
socially engaged with other people at home and about town, moving away
from habitual self-centeredness to greater empathy and loving concern
for the welfare for those around us. This retreat will consist of teachings,
guided meditations, and discussions. Regardless of whether we hold
to any religious beliefs, these practices can be of benefit to everyone
seeking to explore their own capacity to experience unconditional love
and compassion.
AGENDA and DETAILS OF RETREAT:
Dates:
18,19 +20 June, 2010
Times:
. Weekend Retreat (18,19 +20 June):
o Friday 18th June 7.00 - 9.00pm
o Saturday 19th June 9.00am - noon, 1.30pm -4.30pm
; 7.00pm - 9.00pm
o Sunday 20th June 9.00am - noon
. Please arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the sessions
Weekend Retreat Cost:
Non residential: 900Baht per person per day
** For participants who do not wish to
stay at the PIAMC Hotel, and have their own lodgings in Phuket.
Residential: Single: 2,900Baht /night/person
Double: 2,250Baht
/night/person
** Accommodation at the PIA
Mind Centre boutique hotel.
Includes: Full room and board during retreat days
only, all meals for non retreat days will be charged accordingly.
Airport Transfers: 600Baht per person one way. Please book upon
registration.
Venue: Phuket International Academy Mind
Centre
Contact: For further information and
bookings, please contact us on mtc@phuketinternationalacademy.com or
call
076 336 000 and ask for Khun Primporn
