6 - 14
November | with Leigh Brasinghton
This retreat will emphasize the application of
the meditative absorptions in a regular sitting
practice and is suitable only for experienced
meditators with prior retreat experience (in any
Buddhist tradition). The Jhanas, commonly called
the meditative absorptions, are a method of
one-pointed concentration taught in the
Theravadan Buddhist tradition. The retreat will
emphasize the teaching of this technique and will
be held in Noble Silence with sitting and walking
meditation and personal interviews.
This retreat will be entirely in English, with no
translation.
Teacher: Leigh Brasinghton
has
been practicing since 1985 and is the senior
American student of the late Venerable Ayya
Khema. She confirmed Leigh‘s practice and
requested that he begin teaching. Leigh
assisted Venerable Ayya Khema starting in 1994
and he began teaching retreats in 1997.
Where:
Jampaias,
a beautiful organic farm in
Baixo Alentejo, visit
www.jampaias.com
How
to get there: you
will find all the necessary information in
www.jampaias.com
Bring:
in
doors and outdoors shoes, ear plugs (the rooms
are mostly doubles shared and someone might
snore), if you have your own favorite zafu, bring
that too.
Arrival:
6
November, Saturday, between 9-11am (programme
starts at 12 am). If you wish to arrive on Friday
please contact Jampaias directly
Departure:
14
November, Sunday, after 11am
jhanas and satipatthana
tranquility
and insight
