BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1749@anukampaproject.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T170000 DTSTAMP:20240611T102935Z URL:https://anukampaproject.org/events/ajahn-brahmali-day-retreat-sila-the -foundation-of-the-path/ SUMMARY:Ajahn Brahmali Day Retreat : "Sila\, The Foundation Of The Path" DESCRIPTION: \;\n\n \;\n\nWe sometimes struggle with our meditation practice\, but have we looked carefully at the well-structured teachings of the Buddha? He describes the stages of the path to Enlightenment clearl y and it all begins with sila\, ethics.\n\n \;\n\nThe Buddha said that stillness founded on virtue is of great fruit and benefit:\n\n"Sila parib havito samadhi\, mahapphalo hoti mahanisamso."\n\n~ DN16 Mahaparinibbana S utta.\n\n \;\n\nDrawing on the early Buddhist texts and his own extens ive experience\, Ajahn Brahmali will describe how to develop beautiful qua lities such as generosity\, kindness and harmlessness that give rise to bl ameless bliss. Empowered by these qualities the mind becomes so energised and bright\, that meditation happens naturally\, in a way that leads to fr eedom.\n\n \;\n\n \;\nAbout Ajahn Brahmali\nAjahn Brahmali\, renow ned for his deep understanding of early Buddhism and his contagious joy in sharing the Dhamma\, will be teaching this transformative retreat centred on the theme "Sila\, the Foundation of the Path." A close disciple of Aja hn Brahm\, he brings the Buddha's teachings to life with clarity and enthu siasm\, offering direct application to both a fulfilling life here and now \, and the journey towards Enlightenment.\nWhere will the retreat be held? \n \;\n\nThis retreat will be held at the Friends Meeting House\, in O xford. We will have the use of main hall and the kitchen\, surrounded by a lovely secluded lawn\, allowing for a safe and uninterrupted space for me ditation.\n\n \;\n\nComfy meditation chairs are provided. In order to maximise the space available we encourage you to use a chair\, as we have only a few places for meditation mats (please bring your own mat if you ne ed one\, and any extra cushions).\n\n \;\n\nPlease bring your own pack ed lunch and flask for your ease. Hot water will be available and you are also welcome to bring along tea and milks to share.\n\n \;\n\nThe retr eat is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators alike and wi ll accommodate a maximum of 50 people. Please register early to be sure yo u don't miss out!\n\n \;\n\nThis day retreat will include Dhamma refle ctions\, guided meditations and an opportunity for questions and discussio n.\n\n \;\n\n\n\n \;\nTentative Retreat Schedule\n \;\n\n09:30 - 09:55 Arrivals\n\n10:00 - 11:30 Introduction talk and guided meditation (silence begins!)\n\n11:30 - 12:00 Walking meditation\n\n12:00 - 13:15 Lu nch and rest period\n\n13:15 - 14:30 Dhamma talk and guided meditation\n\n 14:30 - 15:00 Walking meditation\n\n15:00 - 15:30 Silent group meditation\ n\n15:30 - 15:45 Tea break\n\n15:45 - 16:30 Q&\;A\n\n16:30 - 17:00 Fina l metta meditation and closing words\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nPlease aim t o arrive at 9:30 am in order to register and settle in quietly.\n\n \; \n\n \;\n\nAjahn Brahmali is kindly coming all the way from Perth to E ngland\, to support Anukampa's work and our new monastery\, "Anukampa Grov e\," where for the very first time in the UK\, women can train towards ful l monastic ordination as bhikkhunis. There will be an opportunity to donat e towards that aim at the retreat in person\, or via our website here.\n\n  \;\n\nWe are extremely fortunate to have three monastics attending th is retreat: Ajahn Brahmali\, Ven Canda and Ven Upekkha. If you would like to contribute to the costs for the Sangha's travel expenses you can donate here\, you can donate here\, reference 'monastic costs.'\n\n \;\n\nWe may be able to offer some financial assistance to those of limited means through our bursary fund.\n\n \;\n\nYou are welcome to donate to our b ursary fund here.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nNote:\n\n \;\n\n1. After yo ur registration\, you will receive an email with your Ticket/Booking Confi rmation almost immediately. Please check your junk mail box if you do not receive it. You can also add our email address bookings@anukampaproject.or g as a contact to prevent emails from us going into the junk folder.\n\n& nbsp\;\n\n2. If you do not receive your ticket within an hour\, please con tact us at bookings@anukampaproject.org. Please be aware that emails that we send to non-Gmail\, Hotmail or Outlook email account outside the UK (e. g. .pl\; .gmx etc)\, are often rejected as 'undelivered' for unknown reaso ns. Please therefore contact us from a Gmail\, Hotmail or Outlook email ac count where at all possible\, to save disappointment.\n\n \;\n\n \ ;\n\nCovid safety: Please do not attend if you feel ill\, are infectious o r have any symptoms of Covid.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nWe kindly ask that you do not contact the venue.\n\n \;\n\nPLEASE NOTE THIS BOOKING IS NO T REFUNDABLE.\n\n \;\n\n~ IMPORTANT !! ~  To be sure that you see our most up to date page\, YOU MUST REFRESH your browser by pressing F5 OR cl ick the ↺ reload sign on the address bar.\n\n \;\n\n \;\nAll tic ket proceeds go toward covering venue hire and other arrangements. We will invite donations towards supporting Britain's first bhikkhuni monastery " Anukampa Grove\," at the end of the retreat.\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://anukampaproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2 023/03/Banner-size-Oxford-Quakers-Meeting-House.jpg CATEGORIES:2024 LOCATION:Oxford Quakers Friends Meeting House\, 43 St Giles'\, Oxford\, Oxf ordshire\, OX1 3LW\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=43 St Giles'\, Oxford\, Oxf ordshire\, OX1 3LW\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Oxford Quak ers Friends Meeting House:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240331T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR