Vipassana Retreat 2006


 

Georgia Buddhist Vihara
Welcomes
Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
Dec 23 through the 24th

2006 Retreat

Bhante Gunaratana has been a monk for over 50 years and is the most senior Sri Lankan monk in the United States.  Knowledgeable in both Western and Buddhist psychology, he is the founder of Bhavana Society, a retreat and monastic center in rural West Virginia.  He is the author of a number of books, including Mindfulness in Plain English and Eight Mindful Steps To Happiness.  He actively conducts Vipassana retreats world wide.

Program For Saturday,December23

9:00-11:00 am

Guided meditation  (One Day Silence Retreat)

11:00-12:00 pm

Dana (For priests only.  Participants are asked to bring their own lunches.  Beverages will be provided.)

12:00-2:30 pm

Break

1:30-4:30 pm

Meditation

4:45-6:00 pm

Dhamma discussion and

Program For Sunday, December24

9:00-10:45 am

Guided Meditation for all (young, adult and children)

11:00-12:00 pm

Dana (For all participants.  Details follow)

12:00-2:30 pm

Break

2:30-4:30 pm

Dhamma discussion

5:00-6:00 pm

Dhamma Talk

All Activities will be held in English
Please observe silence during and between all meditation sessions
To register for this event or for more information contact the Vihara at
770-987 8442,  gbv@bellsouth.netor visit www.gbvihara.org
All activities at the vihara are only possible because of donations made by you