WELCOME TO VIPASSANAKOH PHANGAN

Beginning - March 02. 2021

14-day Beginners Course (Including arrival and departure days).

12-day Course (Including arrival and departure days).

For meditators who have completed the Beginners Course in this technique, retreats are for 12 days.

Introductory Course

We recommend a minimum of 5 to 7 days for an Introduction to Vipassana. (Shorter stays are also welcome).

Meditators will receive individual guidance daily.

Course Information

The practice of Vipassana meditation is based on the teachings passed down by Lord Buddha over 2500 years ago.

This is a guided meditation course. The method is an intensive form of the Mahasi Sayadaw technique with sequences of mindful prostrations, walking and sitting meditations as taught by the Most Venerable Phra Prom MongkolVi (Ven. Phra Ajarn Tong Sirimangalo).

Meditators will learn how to apply mindfulness on the body, feelings, mind and mind objects through simple and structured exercises.

All arising phenomena are labeled mentally.

About the Technique

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21.09.1923 – 13.12.2019

The Most Venerable Phra Prom Mongkol Vi

(Ven. Phra Ajarn Tong Sirimangalo)

The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Vipassana is based on the Four Satipattana – The Four Foundations of Mindfulness.

The word sati is derived from the Pali word sar, which means to remember, to recollect.

Sati means more than just memory or recollection. It means contemplation, reflection, recollection, heedfulness,

carefulness, collected attention, awareness or vigilance.

Sati is often translated as mindfulness.

Pattana means support, establishment, base, application, foundation.

The practice of mindfulness or sati, consists of moment to moment mindful contemplation with attentiveness and

recollection upon all activities of the body, feelings, mind and mind objects.

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The Opening & Closing CeremonyAt the beginning of the retreat, meditators will participate in the traditional Opening Ceremony.

At the opening ceremony, mediators will take refuge with the Triple Gem, the Buddha, the Dhamma (his teachings) and the Sangha (his disciples).

Meditators will vow to honor the Eight Buddhist precepts during their stay and formally request the meditation instructions. The Eight Buddhist Precepts are the foundation for your retreat. Pure conduct is essential for your progress in meditation.

The Precepts ensure that we can provide a safe and peaceful dwelling for you to practice Insight Meditation.

Upon completion of the course, mediators will be invited to join the closing ceremony.

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The Eight Buddhist Precepts

1. To refrain from killing any living being

2. To refrain from taking something that is not given

3. To refrain from any kind of sexual or romantic activity

4. To refrain from false and harsh speech

5. To refrain from consuming any drugs or alcohol

6. To refrain from eating after 12 noon

7. To refrain from watching TV, dancing, singing, listening to music and beautification

8. To refrain from the use of luxury seats and beds

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About The TeachersAndy Moran is from the UK. Andy is a Disciple of the Ven. Phra Ajarn Tong Sirimangalo and has been practicing

Vipassana since 2001. Andy has resided at the International Department of Wat Chomtong, Chiangmai province

since 2016, training extensively under the guidance of the Director, Co. Director and Senior Disciples Ajarn

Thanat and Ajarn Kathryn Chindaporn. Andy received his teaching certificate and authorization to teach

Vipassana from the late Ven. Phra Ajarn Tong Sirimangalo in 2018. Andy received the Benefactor of Buddhism

Award from the Government of Chiangmai Province in 2017. In 2019, Andy received the Diamond Award from

the Ven. Phra Ajarn Tong Sirimangalo for his services to the Dhamma.

Alejandro Chavez is from Mexico and teaches meditation in Spanish and English. Alejandro has been practicing

Vipassana based on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness since 2005.

A disciple of Ven. Phra Ajarn Tong Sirimangalo, Alejandro began his teacher training with Ajarn Thanat and Ajarn

Kathryn Chindaporn at the International Department at Wat Chomtong in Chiangmai in 2014. Alejandro

received his teaching certificate and authorization to teach Vipassana from the late Ven. Phra Ajarn Tong

Sirimangalo in 2016. That same year, Alejandro received the Benefactor of Buddhism Award from the

Government of Chiangmai Province for his services to the Dhamma.

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The Location66/9 Moo 5 Koh Phangnan, Surat Thani, Thailand

Accommodation is separated for male and female guests. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Private and shared bedrooms are available. Please bring personal items such as soap, toothpaste and white clothing with you.

Home cooked meals are provided each day.

Breakfast is served at 6.00amLunch is served at 11.00am.

Water, teas and coffee and other refreshments are available through out the day.

Accommodation & Food

How much does the course cost?Accomodation: B 400 per day.Includes: Small hut or tent, breakfast, lunch and refreshments.

Fee for Teachers tickets: B 1000

Teaching: By donation only. The teaching is given without charge and on donation basis only. This is in accordance with the Buddhist tradition of Dana (generosity). The teaching is available to anyone who wishes to practice Vipassana, independant of their financialbackround and capabilities. At the end of your course, you will have opportunity to give Dana from your heart.

Your kindness is greatly appreciated. Your gift of Dana will allow the Teachers to continue and share the benefits of Vipassana with others in the future.

• Dress Code - Meditators will wear white clothing only. Clothing should be loose and comfortable. Arms and legs should be covered. (You are welcome to borrow additional white clothing from us).

• Noble Silence - This is a silent retreat.

• It is important to follow the instructions set by the Teacher. We do not mix other meditation techniques or disciplines during the course.

• The use of mobile phones and laptops are not permitted during your course. Before you begin, we recommend to share our contact details with a friend or relative in case they need to contact you.

• Physical exercise including Yoga are not permitted during your course.

• Reading and writing are not permitted during your course.

General Rules

To apply for a place please complete this application form - https://forms.gle/d8EAQxKK3NXVe1PE9

Email: j.polevaya@gmail.comTelephone: 080-857-1867, 096-675-5775

Our main centre in Chomtong, Chiangmai offers courses through out the year.

For more information please contact reservationchomtong@yahoo.com.