Theme: Anapanasati according to the northern tradition of Buddhism
Date: 09.27. – 10.05. 2019
Place: Deer Park Institute, Bir, India (www.deerpark.in)
Audio: Download or Archive.org
Text: Mindfulness of Breathing is an extract from Asanga’s Shravakabhumi (Stages of Disciples), translated from Tibetan and Sanskrit by B. Alan Wallace. Please use this text only to supplement listening to the lectures. The text is not intended for free distribution.
The first stage of the reconstruction of Shanta Vana – the upper cottage and the former forestry – was completed. Now, we have started the second stage – reconstruction of the lower cottage.
Please see photos from the reconstruction at https://shantavana.blogspot.com/.
Bhante’s program has been updated. More here:
Dear supporters, friends and students of Venerable Dhammadipa, the Dhammadipa Foundation bought third building, the former forestry cottage. The cottage is in the hill above the Bhante’s cottage. The house is in good condition. It will be necessary to adjust the interior space and equip it with furniture. It is also necessary to solve the lack of water. The cottage will be used to accommodate the meditators. Now, Shanta Vana has three buildings – the lower cottage (hermitage of Ven. Dhammadipa, , when he stays in Czechia), the upper cottage and the former forestry cottage. Thank you for your support. We really appreciate it. The photos of the third cottage and the ongoing works in Shanta Vana are at: https://shantavana.blogspot.com/.
Bhante’s program has been updated. More here:
The renowned Sri Lankan scholar Y. Karunadasa examines Abhidhamma perspectives on the nature of phenomenal existence. He begins with a discussion of dhamma theory, which describes the bare phenomena that form the world of experience. He then explains the Abhidhamma view that only dhammas are real, and that anything other than these basic phenomena are conceptual constructs. This, he argues, is Abhidhamma’s answer to common-sense realism—the mistaken view that the world as it appears to us is ultimately real.
Among the other topics discussed are
The volume concludes with an appendix that examines why the Theravada came to be known as Vibhajjavada, “the doctrine of analysis.”
Not limiting himself to abstract analysis, Karunadasa draws out the Abhidhamma’s underlying premises and purposes. The Abhidhamma provides a detailed description of reality in order to identify the sources of suffering and their antidotes—and in doing so, to free oneself.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Theravada-Abhidhamma-Inquiry-Conditioned-Reality/dp/1614294534
27.12. – 12.1. 2020 – TAIWAN, more information here.
10.12. 2019 – Prague, CZECH – Tibet Open House
– Venerable Dhammadipa will have a lecture on the theme „Unity in harmony – mutual harmony between Buddhist traditions“.
– The teaching will be in Czech language. More here.
21. – 31.10. – Mumbai, INDIA – Somaya University, Buddhist department
– An intensive course for students and guest on the subject Abhidhammathasangaha.
09. – 16.10. – Bir, INDIA – Deer Park Institute
– Meditation on 4 elements according to the tradition of Yogacara
– Bhante will lecture in English language
– More info and contact: deerpark.in/schedule2/
27.09. – 05.10. – Bir, INDIA – Deer Park Institute
– Breath meditation according Chinese tradition „Tian Tai“ – Bhante will lecture in English language – More info and contact: deerpark.in/schedule1/
09. – 16.08. – Kathmandu, NEPAL – International Buddhist Academy
– meditation samatha
– Bhante will lecture in English language
14. – 21.07. – Shanta Vana, CZECH
– Samatha meditation + interpretation of the 6th chapter just published Bhante’s translation of Sandhinirmochana Sutra.
– Bhante will lecture in Czech language
– More info and contact: www.dhammadipa.cz/news
05. – 10.07. – GERMANY – Amitayus Zentrum
– Samatha meditation
– Bhante will lecture in German language
– More info and contact: www.amitayus.net
23. – 27.5. – Zaježová, SLOVAKIA – Vzdělávací centrum Zaježová
– Bhante will lecture in Czech language
28.4. – 05.05. – Avila, SPAIN
– the subject of the course: Emotions as a means to reduce the affliction
– Bhante will lecture in English, interpretation into Spanish
– More info and contact: nirakara.org
| 03.15. – 03.30 | PERU – topic: mindfulness |
| 03.15. – 03.17. | Trujillo |
| 03.21. – 03.24. | Lima |
| 03.29. – 03.31. | Cusco |
| Further info: Leaflet 1 , Leaflet 2 Contact: neurociencias.contemplativas@gmail.com Bhante will lecture in English, interpretation into Spanish |
| 02.09. – 03.10. | BRAZIL |
| 02.09. – 02.10. | Weekend workshop in Sao Paulo/SP: “The essence of meditation for serenity and insight” |
| 02.15. – 02.17. | Retreat in Vitoria/ES: „The Divine Abidings: metta, karuna; mudita and upekkha, in the quest for liberation“ |
| 02.23. | One day workshop on metta for Mindfulness students in Belo Horizonte/MG |
| 02.24. – 02.28. | Nalandarama: Students interested in self-retreat with some guidance are welcomed. |
| 03.01. – 03.10. | 9 days retreat in Nalandarama Retea Center (40 minutes from Belo Horizonte/MG): “Foundations of Mindfulness according to the North Buddhism perspective“. |
Further info: nalanda.org.br/agenda-2010/dhammadipa Contact: nalanda@nalanda.org.br Bhante will lecture in English, interpretation into Portuguese |
We are sorry, we have no details about the courses in the USA:
01.31. – 02.06. 2019 – FL, USA
01.24. – 01.31. 2019 – CO, USA
12.27 2018 – 01.24. 2019 – CA, USA
Theme: Shamata and Vipashyana in the Buddhist tradition
Date: 2019
Place: Nirakara Institute, Spain (https://nirakara.org)
Note: Bhante lectured in English and was interpreted to Spanish
Audio: Download or Archive.org
Abstract:
La práctica de mindfulness en la tradición budista es la base para el ejercicio del Shamatha (concentración) y Vipashyana (observación atenta de la naturaleza de los fenómenos).
El sutra de la Sabiduría Trascendente (Prajñāpāramitā) denomina a estas prácticas “el sol y la luna que iluminan la mente”. Es decir, a través del ejercicio de la concentración y la visión clara, la mente aparece “pura” o libre de obstáculos (āvarana). Por ello constituyen la esencia de todas las enseñanzas de Buddha.
La práctica de Shamatha o concentración trae consigo el apaciguamiento que lleva armonía a las sensaciones de cuerpo y mente. Vipashyana es el ejercicio de la sabiduría o discernimiento correcto. Cuando ambas facetas han sido perfeccionadas, dice la tradición, el resultado será “el camino medio” que lleva al no aferramiento y, por tanto, al cese del sufrimiento.
En este estado “perfecto”, y unidas a la concentración y la sabiduría, surgen las prácticas del amor y la compasión. Para el budismo éstas constituyen la más alta realización a la que todos los seres sintientes pueden aspirar. Se trata del último “estado de liberación”, en el que moran las personas que alcanzan el despertar.
A través de la práctica de “los cuatro fundamentos de mindfulness” (el cuerpo, las sensaciones, la mente y los objetos mentales), se puede llevar a cabo el denominado “esfuerzo correcto”. A través del esfuerzo correcto, surge la concentración correcta. Por medio de ella, se desarrollan las facultades positivas (la fe, el esfuerzo, mindfulness, la sabiduría o discernimiento y la concentración) hasta llegar a ser las fuerzas que conducen a las siete causas del despertar (mindfulness, sabiduría, esfuerzo, alegría, flexibilidad de cuerpo y mente, samadhi e impacialidad). De esta forma se revela el camino medio que, según el budismo, elimina completamente las impurezas de la mente.
La conferencia será en inglés con traducción consecutiva al castellano.
| Theme: Meditation Ten Days Retreat Date: 11.17. – 11.26. 2018 Place: Chuang Yen Monastery, USA (www.baus.org) Audio: Download or Archive.org |
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