Foundation in The Path to Enlightenment - Meditation Practitioner Course (30-hours)
Mon, May 05
|Wat Tung Yu
Time & Location
May 05, 2025, 9:00 AM GMT+7 – May 09, 2025, 3:00 PM GMT+7
Wat Tung Yu, Rachadamnoen Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
About the Course/Retreat
Foundation in The Path to Enlightenment - Meditation Practitioner Course (30-hours)
This course focuses on guiding Students in developing a solid foundation in The Teachings and practices of Gotama Buddha.
Students will learn how to establish a “life practice” based on independent observation of Gotama Buddha’s Teachings. Students will be guided in how to acquire wisdom through learning and practicing The Teachings to liberate the mind on The Path to attaining Enlightenment.
At the conclusion of this course, Students will have a theoretical foundation to start integrating and applying these Teachings in daily life to include a consistent meditation practice to eliminate discontent feelings from the mind such as sadness, anger, frustration, irritation, annoyance, guilt, shame, fears, boredom, loneliness, shyness, jealousy, resentment, stress, anxiety, etc.
Teachings & Discussions (Dhamma Talks)
- Life Story of Gotama Buddha
- Enlightenment What is “Enlightenment”
- The Four Noble Truths: Establishing Right View
- The Eight Fold Path: The Path for All Humans to Enlightenment
- Transforming the The Three Poisons: Craving, Anger, and Ignorance
- The Five Precepts: A Householders Guide to Daily Practice
- What is Kamma and How Does It Affect Me?
- What is Merit? & Continued Support on The Path to Enlightenment
- Integrating The Teachings into Your Life
- Meditation: Developing Your Practice
- Buddhist Temple Tour
Meditation Practice
- Meditation Instruction: Breathing Mindfulness Meditation
- Meditation Positions: Seated, Lying, Standing, and Walking Position
- Buddhist Chanting in Pali
(There are no prerequisites for this course.)
Class Location
Classes will be held at Wat Tung Yu (Thai Buddhist Temple) in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Wat Tung Yu
Rachadamnoen Rd
Tambon Si Phum
Chiang Mai, Thailand 50200
Class Schedule & Dates Available
2 December - 6 December 2024
9:00AM - 3:00PM
9:00AM - Chanting & Meditation
9:30AM - Teaching & Discussion (Dhamma Talk)
12:00PM - Lunch
1:30PM - Teaching, Discussion, & Practice (Meditation)
3:00PM - Finish
Learning Resources
This course is based on the book "Developing a Life Practice: The Path That Leads to Enlightenment" (Volume 1). You may prefer to read this book prior to the course. Printed books are available online or at the Temple.
https://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/freebuddhabooks
Ongoing Support
Ongoing support for students will be provided through an online community.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/DailyWisdom999/
Online Participation
If you are unable to attend this course in Chiang Mai, Thailand at Wat Tung Yu, you are welcome to participate through our live interactive classroom using Zoom.
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/8850929240
Password: 999999
Donation
This course is offered at no cost. Donations will be accepted to contribute to the expense of hosting the course. All are welcome and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
Register
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