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Meditation Retreat
2nd Semester 2010, Mahapanya Vidayalai: 24th – 28th March 2010
Mindful (Meditation) is the direct path for the purification of beings, for the overcoming of sorrow & lamentation, for the disappearance of  pain & distress, for the attainment of the right method, & for the realization of Unbinding — in other words, the four frames of reference. "There is the case where a monk remains focused on the body in & of itself — ardent, alert, & mindful — putting aside greed & distress with reference to the world. He remains focused on feelings... mind... mental qualities in & of themselves — ardent, alert, & mindful — putting aside greed & distress with reference to the world.
Healthy Environment is one factor to build the healthy Mind. Students holding different tools cleans around Mahapanya Vidayalai after morning session.
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Daily Routine- Meditation (semester) Camp
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Activities
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Instructor
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13.00
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Arrival of Students at Mahapanya
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14.30 – 16.30
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- Introduction to Retreat
- Importance and benefits of retreat,
- Meditation masters’ Introductory speech.
- Student’s doubts, questions and suggestions.
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17.00 – 18.00
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Evening Chanting
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18.30 – 19.30
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Lama’s Session
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Lama. C. Rangdrol
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19.45 – 21.00
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Lama’s Session
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Lama. P. Gyelteshen
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04.30
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Wake up
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05.00 – 06.00
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Morning Chanting
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06.00 – 06.45
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Vipassana Meditation
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07.00 – 08.00
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Breakfast
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8.30– 10.45
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Lama’s Session
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Lama. P. Gyelteshen
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11.00 – 12.00
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Lunch Break
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13.00 – 15.00
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Lecture & Meditation
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Lama. C. Rangdrol
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15.00 – 15.30
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Coffee Break
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15.30 – 17.00
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Lama’s Session
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Lama. P. Gyelthsen
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17.30 – 18.00
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Evening Chanting
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18.30 – 19.30
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Vipassana Meditation
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20.00 – 21.30
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Group Discussion
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Students / Teachers
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22.00
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Day Overs
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04.30
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Wake up
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05.00 – 06.00
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Morning Chanting
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06.00 – 06.45
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Metta bhavana
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07.00 – 08.00
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Breakfast
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08.30 – 11.00
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- Closing Ceremony,
- chanting for Peace and harmony, dedication
- Feed backs,
- Teacher’s speech,
- Questionnaire on Meditation retreat, study etc
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11.00 – 12.00
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Lunch Break
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