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Introduction to Meditation

Workshops at AMARAVATI

Saturday afternoons 2–4 p.m.

Meditation instruction for beginners, with an opportunity for questions and dialogue
Feel free to come along — no booking is necessary.
Classes are held in the Temple


Amaravati Retreats
2009 – Remaining Retreats
R13 6-8 Nov Weekend *Ajahn Santacitta
R14 13-22 Nov 10 Days *Ajahn Sundara
R15 4-6 Dec Weekend *Ajahn Sukhacitto
R16
27-1
Dec-Jan 2010
6 Days
**Ajahn Nyanarato
Retreat Schedule 2010
R1 16–20 April 5 Days Ajahn Paññasaro
R2 23–25 April Weekend Ajahn Gandhasilo
R3 7–16 May 10 Days Luang Por Sumedho
R4 28-1 May/June 5 Days Ajahn Candasiri
R5 11–13 June Weekend Ajahn Jutindharo
R6 18-20 June Thai Weekend #Ajahn Ratanawanno
R7 2–11 July 10 Days Ajahn Vimalo
R8 30-8 July-Aug 10 Days Ajahn Vajiro
R9 3–15 Sept 13 Days ***Luang Por Sumedho
R10 24–28 Sept
5 Days Ajahn Jayanto
R11 8–10 Oct Weekend Ajahn Kovida
R12 15–24 Oct 10 Days Ajahn Sundara
R13 5–9 Nov 5 Days Ajahn Thitamedha
R14 19–21 Nov Buddhist/Christian Weekend Ajahn Aloka & Brother Nicholas
R15 3–5 Dec Weekend To be confirmed
R16
27-1
Dec-Jan 2011
6 Days
Ajahn Candasiri
***For experienced meditators – must have done at least one 10-day retreat)
*Fully booked for women    ** Fully booked    # Thai speakers only
(Applicants for fully booked retreats will be placed on a waiting list)


General Guidelines
All weekend retreats are suitable for beginners. It is advisable to do a weekend retreat before doing a longer retreat. Due to high demand:
  • There is a limit of three retreats per person per year;
  • Places for Ajahn Sumedho’s retreats will be allocated by lottery at the end of 2009. Priority will be given to people who have not taken part in his retreats during the last two years.

Booking Procedure
Bookings are only accepted on receipt of a completed booking form, which can be obtained by: Please note that bookings cannot be made over the telephone.

Start and Finish Times
Registration is from 16.00 – 19.00 on the first day of the retreat. The orientation talk is at 19.15. Weekend retreats end at 16.00, longer retreats at lunchtime. Attendance is expected for the whole retreat.

Donations
No advance booking fee is required. The Retreat Centre is funded solely through donations. Donations are invited at the end of the retreat.

Contact Information
Retreat Centre, Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, Herts., HP1 3BZ, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1442 843 239
Email: retreats AT amaravati DOT org
Website (for updated information): www.amaravati.org (retreat centre information page)

Kusala House Retreats
2010 Schedule
Mixed Retreat 13–15 November (2009)
Led by Ajahn Abhinando

Mixed Retreat 22–25 April

Led by Ajahn Tiradhammo

Mixed Retreat 14–21 May

Led by Ajahn Sucitto

Mixed Retreat 31 July–7 August

Led by Ajahn Abhinando

Mixed Retreat 4–7 November

Led by Ajahn Amaro

Sutta Study Day, 8 November

With Professor Peter Harvey
9.30 to 16.00, with a shared vegetarian lunch.

Volunteer Cooks wanted - please let us know if you'd like to help cook for any of our retreats this year.

Kusala House, Aruna Ratanagiri Monastery,
Harnham, Belsay, Northumberland, UK


For information and booking contact Kath Ann Jones at:
kusalaretreats08 AT gmail DOT com
or by phone at +44 (0120) 728–3361
or see: www.kusalahouse.org


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