Mindfulness in the time of pandemic
an online meditation retreat on
the Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Satipaṭṭhāna)
BIRKEN FOREST BUDDHIST MONASTERY of British Columbia, Canada &
PACIFIC HERMITAGE of Washington, United States
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retreat
retreat
-See a sample daily schedule here.
-Submit questions for the daily Teatime Dhamma Q&A using this form (Day 2-9 with Ajahn Sudanto).
-Watch all events stream live to Ajahn Sona's youtube channel.
-Listen to events on Ajahn Sona's podcast if bandwidth is an issue. Or download the audio files here.
preparation
preparation
-Prepare your home and mind for a meditation retreat.
-Read Ajahn Sona's little booklet on Meditations on Breath and Loving-Kindness.
-Learn and practice breath meditation with Ajahn Sona.
-Watch a comprehensive chanting tutorial with Ajahn Sudanto.
Virtual Mindfulness Retreat: How to Set It Up at Home
Pali-English Chanting Tutorial
learn breath meditation from Ajahn Sona
take Refuge in the Triple Gem and the Five or Eight Precepts
take Refuge in the Triple Gem and the Five or Eight Precepts
-Learn about Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem and watch an comprehensive video explaining about the intent here.
-Learn about the Five Precepts and Eight Precepts.
-Ajahn Sona will lead the Taking of the Eight Precepts on Day 1 evening Dhamma Talk (May 1 at 8:15 p.m.). If you miss it or would like to Take Refuge in the Triple Gem, Five Precepts and Eight Precepts, follow the videos below.
Take the Three Refuges and Five Precepts
Take the Three Refuges and Eight Precepts
resources
resources
-Read the Mahā Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta (DN 22) translated by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.
-Read the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta (MN 10) translated by I.B. Horner.
-Chanting of The Four Foundations of Mindfulness is here.
-Taking of Eight Precepts will be given by Ajahn Sona on Day 1 after the Dhamma Talk (8:15 p.m. PDT). See page 26 from Birken's chanting book for reference.
-Refer to the retreat chanting book during morning and evening Puja at this link.
-Refer to Birken's daily meal blessing and meal reflection before taking your meal.
-Calculate Pacific Time based on your local time at this site here.
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