Luang Por Vīradhammo speaks about the theme of grasping and how we can identify grasping in the mind. We learn non-grasping, not to become a better person, but to realize how we can let go of our attachment to ideals and the ways we think we should be, thus releasing ourselves from suffering and self-view.… Read the rest
On the afternoon of July 27th, 2014, in Toronto, Ajahn Vīradhammo leads a guided meditation and then answers questions from the group.… Read the rest
On the morning of July 27th, 2014, in Toronto, Ajahn Vīradhammo leads chanting and gives an explanation for why we take the refuges and precepts (and offers the refuges and precepts). He then leads a guided meditation.… Read the rest
On the afternoon of July 26th, 2014, Luang Por Vīradhammo gave a Dhamma talk with the group, Satipañña: Insight Meditation Toronto. The talk focuses on how to use perception and recollection in our practice. He also fields some questions from the group.… Read the rest
On the morning of July 26th, 2014, with the group Satipañña: Insight Meditation Toronto, Luang Por Vīradhammo offers a reflection on why we keep precepts and what it is we are taking refuge in (along with the taking of the 3 Refuges and the 5 Precepts).… Read the rest
On the evening of July 25th, 2014, Luang Por Vīradhammo lead another evening chanting, guided meditation and Dhamma talk with the group Satipañña: Insight Meditation Toronto. In the Dhamma talk Ajahn Vīradhammo examines conditionality and the flow of consciousness in a non-personal way. We can learn to understand our experiences and suffering from the perception of Dependent Origination; how suffering arises and how it ceases.… Read the rest
On the evening of July 24th, 2014, Luang Por Vīradhammo leads evening chanting, a guided meditation and Dhamma talk with the group Satipañña: Insight Meditation Toronto. Luang Por Vīradhammo speaks about how to deal with discontent, annoyance, challenging circumstances and the stories we repeat to ourselves. We do this by being a witness to change.… Read the rest
For anyone interested in attending all or part of the non-residential retreat held at Tisarana, September 14 to 21, the following is our planned retreat schedule:
Sunday, September 14
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Evening puja, meditation, and Dhamma talk
Monday, September 15 to Saturday, September 20
5:00 am to 6:30 am – Morning puja with the monastic community
6:30 am to 8:30 am – Monastic community and resident guests’ breakfast, chores and rest time
8:30 am to 11:00 am – Instruction, sitting and walking meditation
11:00 am to 2:00 pm – Lunch and rest time
2:00 pm to 5:30 pm – Instruction, sitting and walking meditation
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm – Tea time and rest time
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Evening puja, meditation, and Dhamma talk
Sunday, September 21
8:30 am to 10:30 am – Meditation and closing remarks
As this is a non-residential retreat, we are opening the schedule to anyone who might like to participate despite limited time. If you would like to participate for just part of the day, we ask that you arrive at the beginning of any instruction or meditation session: 5:00 am, 8:30 am, 2:00 pm, or 7:00 pm.
If you have any questions about the retreat, please email Marion at marion.itsgoodenough@gmail.com… Read the rest
As the retreat comes to a close Ajahn Vīradhammo encourages the retreatants to reflect: “How Well am I spending my time?” And to be aware of the unwholesome feeling of duty that may come up in regards to this reflection. He further goes on to explain how to use the practice in the greater context of our lives.… Read the rest
Ajahn Vīradammho answers written questions from the retreatants at the Hockley Valley Retreat.… Read the rest
