Mindfulness of Breathing Practice & Study Day

Description:

There will be a Mindfulness of Breathing Practice and Study Day on Saturday, August 10. The Dhamma themes to be considered include aging and sickness as well as contemplation of the four elements. The teachers are Ajahn Karunadhammo, Ajahn Nyaniko and Ajahn Cunda.

This event is freely offered for the general public and no registration is required. There will be teachings offered and time for meditation and questions. All are welcome to attend any part of this event and to join in the daily meal offering at 11am.

The morning session will be from 9am to 11am and the afternoon session will be from 1pm to 5pm. A livestream will be available via the Abhayagiri YouTube Channel. Unfortunately, for those viewing remotely, there will be some limitations for this event such as not being able to ask questions.

As per usual, there will be an informal tea time with a senior monk from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the Monks Dining Hall. Beginning at 7pm, there will be the Saturday evening program including evening chanting and meditation, followed by a Dhamma talk.

Saturday Puja and Dhamma Talk

When: 7-9pm, 10 สิงหาคม 2024

Location: Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery, 16201 Tomki Rd, Redwood Valley, CA 95470, USA

Description: Chanting begins at 7 pm followed by a period of silent meditation and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk. 

Guests may arrive early at 5:30 pm for tea time if they hope to have a question and answer session with a monastic except during the winter retreat (Jan. 1st - Mar. 31st). 

The puja and Dhamma talk can also be viewed on the Abhayagiri YouTube channel.