Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps The Buddha’s Teachings on Freedom and Liberation Silent Retreat: Samatha-Vipassana Meditation Strengthening our capacity for clear and focused attention.

The Five Spiritual Powers: Faith, Enthusiastic Effort, Mindfulness, Concentration and Wisdom

This silent retreat offers mindfulness meditation instructions in the four postures, Dhamma talks, inquiry sessions and meetings with the teacher.

INTRODUCTION

Sitting together for a retreat is a precious and wonderful opportunity. We joyfully await your possible presence at this retreat guided by Samatha-Vipassana teacher Bhante Anuruddha. This Samatha-Vipassana retreat will be directed towards experienced students and new yogis. We will begin working, with some teachings and the practice of Anapanasati, to strengthen our capacity for clear and focused attention. We will then move on to Vipassana/Insight teachings and practices based on the four domains/foundations of mindfulness, through a general overview of the teachings, and engage in practice with this perspective… together with some specific insight teachings and practices based on mindfulness.

In the following days we will bring attention back to the practice of Anapanasati to continue strengthening and deepening our capacity for clear and focused attention, until it appears in our body/mind/heart continuum.

During the retreat we will observe the five precepts of a lay practitioner. Those who wish to explore the practice by observing the eight precepts are welcome. Together we will have daily evening Dhamma talks, Dhamma contemplation and/or guided sessions, as well as shorter morning reflections and/or practice instructions (mostly in the morning during the group session after breakfast). Bhante Anuruddha offers each student individual practice meetings every two days. Some students may choose to sit more independently. This option can be discussed with the teacher during practice meetings.

Schedule

September 12, 2025 10:30 – 12:30 Course Introduction 13:00 Lunch 14:30 – 15:00 Walking Meditation 15:00 – 16:00 Sitting Meditation 16:00 – 16:30 Walking Meditation 16:30 – 17:00 Break 17:00 – 18:45 Sitting Meditation and Q&A 19:00 – 20:00 Dinner 20:00 – 21:30 Dharma Contemplation

September 13, 2025 6:30 – 8:00 Meditation 10:00 – 10:30 Walking Meditation 10:45 – 12:30 Meditation 13:00 Lunch 14:30 – 15:00 Walking Meditation 15:00 – 16:00 Sitting Meditation 16:00 – 16:30 Walking Meditation 16:30 – 17:00 Break 17:00 – 18:45 Foundation Meditation and Q&A 19:00 – 20:00 Dinner 20:00 – 21:30 Dharma Contemplation

September 14, 2025 6:30 – 8:00 Meditation 10:00 – 10:30 Walking Meditation 10:45 – 12:30 Meditation 13:00 Lunch 14:30 – 15:00 Walking Meditation 15:00 – 16:00 Sitting Meditation 16:00 – 16:30 Walking Meditation 16:30 – 17:00 Course Conclusion

The Dharma is precious and priceless. Therefore, in accordance with tradition, this activity is offered on a dana (free offering) basis according to each person’s means and choice. You can make your offering at the Center’s reception or at the following link