Two Day Meditation Retreat | Led by Ajahn Vimokkha

Ajahn Vimokkha used the following external reference material during the sessions:
Qigong, finger movement video | The Beauty Queen Sutta

Time: 8.00 am to 6.00 pm Daily
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre,  71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145
ZOOM: Meeting ID: 869 0896 8221 | Passcode: 765800 | Direct URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86908968221?pwd=tEvIha3BRu3c39bss2rHYCTdJEang6.1

Programme:
8.00 am – 10.00 am
– Welcome (Day 1 only)
– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts (Day 1 only)
– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme) (Day 1 only)
– Introductory Dhamma Talk
– Guided meditation
– Guidelines for walking meditation

10:00 am – 11 am
– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation

11:00 am – Lunch
– For those taking 8 precepts, please eat before midday

12 – 12.15 pm
– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation

12.15 – 1.30 pm
– Dhamma Talk:
– Guided Meditation:

1.30 – 2.00 pm
– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation

2.00 – 3.00 pm
– Group sitting meditation
and/or
– 10 minute individual interviews with Ajahn Vimokkha in the dining area next door (Sangha House)
Please put your name on the sheet for interviews in the foyer

3.00 – 4.30 pm
– Individual practice : walking & sitting meditation, and contemplation

4.30 – 6.00 pm
– Discussion / Q & A
– Sharing of Merits
– Conclusion

Noble Silence
This retreat will be mostly silent, but not completely silent
Mobile Phones
Participants are kindly requested to put away their phones.

Breaks:
Lunch
Participants need to bring their own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided.
Tea Breaks
Please take individual tea breaks when you need them, so as to minimise congregating & talking. The beverage station is located next door to the meditation hall.

The doors to the Centre and meditation hall will be left open to maximise ventilation. If it is cool, please dress appropriately, and bring a meditation shawl if you wish. There is cooling & heating in the meditation hall.

ALL ARE VERY WELCOME! – Registration not required.

Parking
Please keep the car park at the back of the Buddhaloka Centre FREE for walking meditation.

Please be PARTICULARLY mindful when parking on the streets around the Centre and ensure that you do not obstruct driveways in any way.