Teachings and Guidance by Bhante Jinalankara Thero
| One Day Meditation Retreat |

Time: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre, 71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145

Biography of Bhante Jinalankara Thero

The forest-dwelling monk, the Most Venerable Jinalankara Thero, entered the noble monastic life in August 1984, after undergoing preliminary training for about a year. Thereafter, he was ordained under the guidance of the Most Venerable Kadawedduwe Sri Jinavansa Maha Thero as his preceptor.

The basic training he received as a forest-dwelling monk, along with additional training in various meditation methods such as the teaching style of Ajahn Chah of Thailand, the Mahasi meditation method of Burma, and the Pa-Auk meditation system, cultivated in him a deep wisdom and understanding

Programme: 
Session 1 – 8:30 am – 11:00 am

• Introduction,
• Dhamma talk  
• Meditation 

11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Lunch

Session 2 – 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm 

• Dhamma talk  
• Meditation 

Session 3 – 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm  

• Q&A & Conclusion

Noble Silence
This will be a silent retreat, in order to support the meditation & contemplation. So please speak only when necessary.

Mobile Phones
Participants are kindly requested to put away their phones.

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.

EVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME! 

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 block driveways in any way.