Dear Meditators
Ajahn Tong’s visit to Germany attracted many Thai and Western students. We are very grateful for his support and wish him good health and strength. Other Tisarana news; Thanat and Kate have donated a large Buddha statue to the center and Václav Šmilauer has received his teachers certificate.
We are still looking for a property about 30-40 km outside Prague for a meditation center and would appreciate your help with the search. Below are the Summer Meditation courses.
June
- 11 Introduction to Meditation Course. Everyone is welcome to come and learn how to practice Vipassana meditation by the river at Žluté Lázně. Time: 9:00−12:00 in the morning. Cost: free/donation. For more information www.zlutelazne.cz
- 17 Insight Meditation Course at Bamboo Garden. Everyone is invited to learn how to meditate at the lovely Bamboo Gardens. The aim of insight (Vipassana) meditation is to manage stress and wake up and enjoy life. The course will provide instructions, a talk and an opportunity to meditate together. Time 15:00-18:00. The cost of the course is by donation. Please contact Laura Kocourek to register. +420 – 606 560 359 or lehall24@gmail.com
July
- 1-9 Week Meditation Retreat at Rataje naSázavo. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome to practice Vipassana meditation together near the beautiful village of Rataje. Students can share rooms or bring a tent (large garden/forest). Maximum 12 people. It is also possible to attend for a shorter time. Cost 400 kc per day. Teaching on donation. Contact Jonathan and Anna to register.
- 16 Introduction to Meditation Course. Everyone is welcome to learn how to practice Vipassana meditation by the river at Žluté Lázně. Time: 9:00−12:00 in the morning. Cost: free/donation. For more information www.zlutelazne.cz
- 31.7.-13.8 Meditation course with Thanat Chindaporn, head teacher from Chomtong, Thailand (and other teachers and translators), in a beautiful meditation center in central Slovakia. Suitable for beginners – foundational course (javorie.com). Cost 330€ for accommodation and food, teaching donation-based. Shorter stay possible. Organized by sister organization vipassana.sk. For details: https://vipassana.sk/en/2017-javorie/ contact the organizers through web, e-mail at info@vipassana.sk or facebook https://www.facebook.com/vipassana.sk/
August
- 11-27 Two Week Intensive Meditation Retreat at Rataje nad Sázavo.This is an opportunity to do the foundation Vipassana meditation course developed by Ajahn Tong Sirimangalo. The retreat will be held in a large house near the beautiful village of Rataje. Students can share rooms or bring a tent (large garden/forest). Maximum 12 people. Shorter retreats are possible. Cost 400 Kc per day. Teaching on donation. Contact Jonathan and Anna to register.
- 13 Introduction to Meditation Course. Everyone is welcome to learn how to practice Vipassana meditation by the river at Žluté Lázně. Time: 9:00−12:00 in the morning. Cost: free/donation. For more information www.zlutelazne.cz
September
- 2 Love and Forgiveness Meditation at Bamboo Garden. Everyone is invited to learn Metta (loving kindness) meditation and how to practice forgiveness at the lovely Bamboo Gardens. Time 15:00-18:00. The cost of the course is by donation. Please contact Laura Kocourek to register. +420 – 606 560 359 or lehall24@gmail.com
Tuesday group talks and updates will be posted on facebook.com/TisaranaPraha.