BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.7.4//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1716@anukampaproject.org DTSTART:20221113T080000Z DTEND:20221120T203000Z DTSTAMP:20240207T050938Z URL:https://anukampaproject.org/events/ajahn-brahm-ven-canda-the-art-of-di sappearing-an-8-day-online-retreat/ SUMMARY:Ajahn Brahm & Ven Canda: “The Art Of Disappearing” ~ An 8-Day O nline Retreat DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_4716" align="aligncenter" width="514"] Ajahn Brahm[/caption]\n\n \;\n\nImportant Notice:\n\nThis retreat has changed to become an online Zoom retreat. Please read the information belo w carefully before booking your place!\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n"Ajahn Bra hm and Ven Canda create a really safe\, supportive and nurturing environme nt. It softens the heart. The teachings are wise and profound but delivere d in a way that is funny\, sensitive and warm hearted. They lead by exampl e in how to act through love\, acceptance and compassion. I am glad I have found such teachers."\n\n~ Patricia\, a participant in Ajahn Brahm &\; Ven Canda's "Bliss Upon Bliss" online retreat\, November 2020\n \;\nA bout The Retreat\n \;\n\nIn this retreat\, Ajahn Brahm will show us th e way to reduce our expectations and follow the Buddha's path of understan ding and non-clinging. Gradually\, as we turn away from the outside world \, and turn our attention inwardly to our present moment experiences\, our understanding grows\, and we can learn to let go of our desire for contro l. We learn how it feels to experience the great freedom of disappearing. Embodying everything he teaches and with an extraordinary ability to inspi re\, Ajahn Brahm is the perfect person to guide us in the joyful art of di sappearing!\n\n \;\n\nVen Canda\, a close disciple of Ajahn Brahm\, wi ll also be sharing her understanding of the Buddha's teachings\, based on her 27 years of Buddhist practice with her teachers in India\, Myanmar and of course\, Australia!\n\n \;\n\nAs this is an online home-retreat\, you are free to choose whether you wish to observe the Eight Precepts or the Five Precepts.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n\n\n&nbs p\;\n\n \;\nThe Ethical Precepts \n \;\n\nVenerable Ānanda once asked the Buddha:\n\n“Venerable\, what is the purpose and benefit of ski llful ethics (sila)?” The Buddha answered\, "So\, Ānanda\, the purpose and benefit of skillful ethics is not having regrets (avippati). The purpo se and benefit of not having regrets is joy (pamojja). The purpose and ben efit of joy is bliss (piti). The purpose and benefit of bliss is tranquill ity (passaddhi). The purpose and benefit of tranquillity is happiness (suk ha). The purpose and benefit of happiness is stillness (samadhi). The purp ose and benefit of stillness is seeing things as they truly are. The purpo se and benefit of seeing things as they truly are is revulsion (nibbida). The purpose and benefit of revulsion is dispassion or fading away (viraga) . The purpose and benefit of dispassion is knowledge and vision of liberat ion (vimuttinyanadassana). So\, Ānanda\, skillful ethics progressively le ads up to the highest.” (Anguttara Nikaya 11.1) \n\n \;\n\nHere we can see how practicing ethical precepts creates a strong foundation for th e development of deep meditation. We therefore strongly encourage you to t ake the precepts – and you may choose whether you wish to observe the fi ve or the eight\, during the retreat.\n\n \;\n\n\nThe Five Precepts – Pañcasīla\n\n \nI undertake the training-precept to abstain from ki lling living beings.\nPāṇātipātā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiy āmi.\n \nI undertake the training-precept to abstain from taking what is not given.\nAdinnādānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.\n \nI undertake the training-precept to abstain from sexual misconduct.\nKāmes u micchācārā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.\n \nI undertake the training-precept to abstain from false speech.\nMusāvādā veramaṇ ī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.\n \nI undertake the training-precept to a bstain from alcoholic drink or drugs that cloud the mind and cause heedles sness.\nSurā meraya majja pamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.\n\n \;\n\n\nThe Eight Precepts – Aṭṭhaṅgasīla\n \n \nI undertake the training-precept to abstain from killing living bein gs.\nPāṇātipātā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.\n \nI unde rtake the training-precept to abstain from taking what is not given.\nAdin nādānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.\n \nI undertake the tr aining-precept to abstain from sexual conduct.\nAbrahmacariyā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.\n \nI undertake the training-precept to abs tain from false speech.\nMusāvādā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyā mi.\n \nI undertake the training-precept to abstain from alcoholic drink or drugs that cloud the mind and cause heedlessness.\nSurā meraya majja p amādaṭṭhānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.\n \nI underta ke the training-precept to abstain from eating at the wrong time (after so lar noon).\nVikāla bhojanā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.\n \ nI undertake the training-precept to abstain from dancing\, singing\, musi c\, going to see entertainments\, wearing jewellery\, using perfumes\, and beautifying the body with cosmetics.\nNacca gīta vādita visūkadassanā mālā gandha vilepana dhārana maṇḍana vibhūsanaṭṭhānā verama ṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.\n \nI undertake the training-precept t o abstain from using high or luxurious beds and seats.\nUccāsayana mahās ayanā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.\n\n \;\n\n \;\nTen tative Retreat Schedule (16:00 on 13th Nov ~ 11:00 on 20th Nov UK time)\n& nbsp\;\n\n \;\n\nThe retreat starts at 16:00 on Sunday 13th November\, and finishes at 11:00 on Sunday 20th November. On the last day\, there wi ll be an opportunity to share your experience with other retreatants. The schedule is deliberately designed to be spacious and allow for plenty of p ersonal practice time and rest\, so that you can take a break from the scr een and find a supportive rhythm and pace. You will be guided as to how be st to make use of your personal practice time and given instructions in wa lking meditation.\n\n \;\n\nSun 13th November:\n16:15 - 17:00 Welcome and orientation with Ven Canda and co-hosts\n17:00 - 18:00 Short Dhamma ta lk and guided meditation with Ajahn Brahm\n19:30 - 20:30 Short Dhamma talk and Q&\;A with Ven Canda\n\n \;\n\nMon 14th - Sat 19th November\n0 6:00 - 07:00 Recommended morning meditation (!)\, offline\n08:00 - 10:00 Dhamma talk\, guided meditation (Ajahn Brahm)\n10:00 - 12:00 Cooking and l unchtime for those on 8 precepts offline\n12:00 - 15:00 Rest and personal practice offline\n15:00 - 15:45 Guided Meditation with (alternate days) A jahn Brahm or Ven Canda\n16:00 - 17:00 Sutta teachings and discussion with (alternate days) Ajahn Brahm or Ven Canda\n17:00 - 19:00 Personal practi ce offline \n18:30 - 19:20 Metta chanting and silent group meditation\n19 :30 - 20:30 Q&\;A with Ajahn Brahm and/or Ven Canda\n\n \;\n\nSun 2 0th November\n06:00 - 07:00 Recommended morning meditation (!)\, offline\ n08:00 - 09:30 Guided meditation and closing talk (Ajahn Brahm)\n09:45 - 1 1:00 Small group meetings\, Q&\;A and final blessing (Ven Canda)\n\n&nb sp\;\n\nFull time attendance – including the personal practice period  – is necessary for this retreat\, so you can experience the full potent ial of the practice. Due to the timing it will therefore work best for peo ple in the UK and Europe (or the east coast of the US if you are willing t o adopt forest monastery time and rise early!) Places are limited to 95\, so we kindly ask that if you only want to attend the teacher-led sessions\ , to please watch them after we upload them to our YouTube channel.\n\n&n bsp\;\n\nCheck the retreat schedule against your time zone here.\n\n \ ;\n\n \;\nHow To Have A Home Retreat\n \;\n\nPracticing on a home retreat can be a very rewarding experience. One of the most powerful ways in which it differs from watching online talks\, is that you carve out a s pace dedicated to silent practice with none of the usual distractions and disturbances. Essentially\, you take “time out” of ordinary life to de lve deeply into your inner world. To support yourself in this process\, No ble Silence is encouraged throughout the retreat: to remain in silence as much as possible and to not use any electronic devices\, including mobile phones\, other than the one you would use for the online Zoom sessions (on ly!). To help you decide whether this would suit you\, we offer some thoug hts about the benefits of home retreat and consider some of the potential challenges – as well as possible solutions – so you can make the best use of your time.\n\n \;\n\n \;\nBenefits:\n\n Continuity of prac tice which helps you get more benefit from meditation\n Safety\, intimacy and support of an enclosed group\n Opportunity for personal guidance thr ough questions to the teachers\n Renewed confidence in your ability to pr actice wherever you are\n The food that suits your tummy and no one snori ng in your dorm!\n\n \;\nChallenges and solutions:\n \;\n\nIf you are living alone\, you have the ideal hermitage! Turn off your phone\, pu t on the vacation responder and do your weekly shop in advance. Use ear pl ugs if it is especially noisy and take a walk at the quietest times of day . This will help you immensely in observing Noble Silence and cultivating sense restraint\, which inclines the mind toward inner happiness and facil itates quietening the mind.\n\n \;\n\nFor most however\, home retreat may pose the challenge of living with others who are not on retreat! In t his case\, you may need to put a few extra measures in place (if they will not join you!)\, to enable you to observe Noble Silence and maintain your inward focus. You might ask them to support you while you are on retreat by keeping interactions to an absolute minimum and having a note system fo r anything absolutely unavoidable. Perhaps there is a room in the house th at you can retreat into and someone kind may cook your favourite food and leave your meals outside the door\, or negotiate times to use the kitchen alone! If you have children or teens it might be difficult to keep the noi se down\, so\, if you are able\, you might even decide to book into a qui et hotel or apartment (COVID conditions allowing) and tune in to the sess ions from there.\n\n \;\n\n\n\n \;\nRegistration Fees\n \;\n\n The retreat teachings are offered on a donation basis to make the Dhamma accessible to all. Our volunteers have generously organised this in their own free time and neither they nor the two teachers receive any remunerati on. To honour the wisdom\, time and commitment of our teachers\, you will be invited to offer donations at the end of the retreat. Your donations w ill help us fundraise toward a “Forest Monastery\,” which will be the physical hub of our community and a haven of peace. Please give with a he art of generosity and joy\, whilst respecting your own personal financial situation.\n\n \;\n\nThe registration fee ensures your commitment to a ttending the retreat\, as we generally experience a 25% no-show rate to on line events. When this happens others may lose a potentially life changin g opportunity to practice. The registration fee contributes towards our ad min and other expenses. If you are unable to afford this\, please contac t us. Alternatively\, you can listen to the teachings later on our YouTub e channel.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nPlease note that the registration fee is NON REFUNDABLE.\n\n \;\nApplication Procedure\n \;\n\n1. *Plea se ensure you have read all the above information carefully before you fil l the application form below!\n\n \;\n\n2. After submitting your appl ication form\, you should receive email confirming that we have received your application within a few minutes. Please check your junk mail inbox i f you do not receive it. If it is not in your junk mail please contact us \; you might have submitted a wrong email address. We advise you to add our email address\, bookings@anukampaproject.org\, as a contact to preve nt emails from us going into your junk folder.\n\n \;\n\n3. We aim to approve your application within a day or two. Once your application is ap proved\, your registration fee is needed to secure your place. Upon receip t\, your ticket will be automatically sent to you.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n Joining from the same household\n \;\n\nIf more than one person from t he same household wishes to join the retreat\, please make separate bookin gs and log in from separate computers. This ensures our numbers are manage able for the Q&\;A sessions and enables you to practice as though alone .\n\n \;\nPart-time participation\n \;\n\nShould you only want to attend the teacher-led sessions rather than sit the whole retreat\, pleas e watch them later on our YouTube channel\, as places are limited to 95. In this case\, please do not register for the retreat.\n\n \;\n\n&n bsp\;\n\n \;\n\n~ IMPORTANT !! ~ Before you fill in the application fo rm YOU MUST REFRESH your browser by pressing F5 or clicking the ↺ reload sign. This will update the form to show the current number of spaces avai lable.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://anukampaproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2 020/10/20201013_040904.jpg CATEGORIES:2022 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR