May 2nd to May 11th: Auckland Buddhist Meditation Retreat at Bella Rakha Retreat Center
The Essence of Vipassana Meditation Retreat, Auckland
with Lama Mark Webber
Teaching and practice from Burmese, Mahamudra and Dzogchen approaches.
This retreat will be essentially in silence.
We are fortunate to have Lama Mark Webber lead a ten-day retreat and give teachings on the many facets of Vipassana as taught in the Buddhist meditation traditions.
Lama Mark will explain the essence and purpose behind the Buddha’s classic discourse, the foundation teaching on the practice of Vipassana, called The Four Foundations of Mindfulness.
Many Vipassana traditions arose over the centuries from this profound discourse. Lama Mark will give guidance concerning the necessity of loving-kindness meditation to change our physiology and cognitive maps, support Insight meditation and the unfolding of great wisdom.
He will clarify that mindfulness practice as taught throughout the South East Asian Buddhist Insight traditions is essential but one of a number of indispensable, classically taught qualities that must be recognized and nurtured for worthy meditation.
In addition he will outline the vast dimensions of Insight, especially compassion, then include a survey of the common misunderstandings and ‘pit-falls’ to be avoided along the Path.
Lama Mark will connect this essential training to include the approaches of meditation and view found in the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions.
“All these traditions of practice are founded and connected by an essential point. Let’s find that out!” – Lama Mark Webber
Retreat Cost: $895 incl accommodation, meals, teaching. Plus Dana (Donation to the teacher).
We have options for those that need financial assistance, please enquire.
Venue: Bella Rakha Retreat Center, Oratia, West Auckland.
For more details, bookings, expressions of interest; contact Anja alid@xtra.co.nz
Auckland Sphere Group 