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
On the last night of the Hockley Valley Retreat Ajahn Vīradhammo talks about choiceless awareness, being a monk, the sound of silence, goodwill, how to deal with anger, different permutations of suffering and more.… Read the rest
Ajahn Vīradhammo will be teaching a week long residential retreat in Arnprior (very close to Ottawa), organized by the Ottawa Buddhist Society. Retreat Registration is now open. It will begin October 24th and end October 31st. Please note, space is limited so please register soon if you are interested.
All information and the registration form for this retreat at the Galilee Centre in Arnprior is available at: http://ottawabuddhistsociety.com/activities/retreats/
Ajahn Vīradhammo talks about different modes of meditation practice and then leads a guided meditation on awareness of the body.… Read the rest
Ajahn Vīradhammo gives a talk on his experiences just before and after becoming a monk. He goes on to give very practical advice with following the spiritual life.… Read the rest
