An Introduction to Insight Dialogue | One Day Meditation Retreat | Led by Bhante Sukhacitto

Time: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre,  71 Darling Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145

Programme:
8:30 am – 11:00 am
– Welcome
– Taking the Refuges & Precepts – 5 & 8 precepts
– Chanting (as per BSV Sunday morning programme)
– Introduction to Insight Dialogue
– Guided meditation on the six guidelines
– Group exchange – Q & A

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

12:30 – 4:30 pm
– Sitting meditation
– Explanation of Insight Dialogue Technique
– Insight Dialogue in pairs using contemplations
– Group exchange – Q & A

4:25 pm
– Sharing of Merits
– Conclusion

Unlike the usual monthly silent retreat, there will be some dialogue between participants.

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.