Friday 07 November
05:00 PM to 01:00 PM
Weekend Retreat w Ajahn Khemavaro
Is the hustle and bustle of a busy life wearing you down? Why not treat yourself to a weekend of bliss? Indulge your mind in a weekend of peace and stillness. Wat Buddha Dhamma, surrounded by miles of beautiful bush land is the perfect place to meditate. Come and invigorate yourself through simple techniques of calming the mind.
We will be exploring Body Awareness and Metta meditation (Loving Kindness) to heal the body and sooth the mind.
The Retreat schedule will consist of morning/evening chanting, chores, sitting/walking meditation, Dhamma talk and plenty of time for Q&As in the evening. Retreatants are asked to observe the eight precepts and noble silence. The retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced meditators.
Arrival and check-in between 4 pm – 6 pm on Friday, 7th November followed by an introduction talk at 8:00 pm
About the Teacher:
Ajahn Khemavaro was born in Vietnam in 1966. At the age of nine he moved with his family to live in California, USA. He obtained his BA in Philosophy at Claremont McKenna College, Southern California. Except for a brief stint as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger, West Africa, most of his jobs have been in the Banking/Finance Sector. While working as a Stockbroker in Bangkok, he became interested in Buddhism and Meditation. He began his monastic training at Wat Pah Nanachat (International Forest Monastery) Ubon Thailand in 1999, and was ordained as a Bhikkhu in Ajahn Chah’s Tradition in 2000. Since 2005, Ajahn Khemavaro has lead numerous retreats in Singapore, USA, Norway, and Australia. Currently, he is the Abbot of Wat Buddha Dhamma.
Dates: Friday 7th November from 5.00 pm through Sunday 9th November 1:00 pm.
Venue: Wat Buddha Dhamma Monastery, Ten Mile Hollow, Wisemans Ferry, NSW
Cost: By Donation.
Register for the retreat by visiting our website at www.wbd.org.au, filling out an Application Form, and sending it to office@wbd.org.au. If you have any further queries, please call the office between 8-10 am and 11 to 2 pm at (02) 4323 3193 or 0409-389-887.
NB: Please register early as there are limited spaces.