The Abhidhamma is the third part of the Pali canon (the scriptures of the Theravada), after the code of discipline and the sermons. It represents a synthesis and systematisation of the Buddha’s teaching from the perspective of what really exists, the ultimate realities beyond the concept. It offers a very subtle description of the functioning of the mind and its interaction with the body. The meditator will recognize in this treatise on Buddhist psychology written more than 2000 years ago what he experiences today in his meditation.
In accordance with the tradition, the meditators take refuge in the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha; they undertake the 9 moral precepts, which include abstaining from taking solid food after midday. The retreat is conducted in silence.
Program (with Ven Dr U Ottara Nyana)
| 05:00 Wake-up/Walking meditation 05:45 – 07:00 Sitting meditation / Morning chants 07.00 – 08:00 Breakfast 08:00 – 08:30 Meditation in action/Walk 08:30 – 09:30 Sitting meditation 09:30 – 10:00 Walking meditation 10:00 – 11:00 Teaching on Abhidhamma 11:00 – 12:00 Vegetarian lunch 12:00 – 13:00 Personal study |
13:00 – 14:00 Sitting meditation 14:00 – 15:00 Walking meditation 15:00 – 16:00 Study of Suttas 16:00 – 17:00 Drinks and walk 17:00 – 18:00 Sitting meditation 18:00 – 18:30 Walking meditation 18:30 – 19:30 Sitting meditation 19:30 – 20:00 Walking meditation 20:00 – 21:00 Discussion |
The meditators commit themselves to respect the program.
The retreat is conducted in English with translation into French.