Welcome to Anapana meditation free session & introduction of Vipassana meditation.What is Anapana
Anapana is the first step in the practice of Vipassana meditation. Anapana means observation of natural, normal respiration, as it comes in and as it goes out. It is an easy to learn, objective and scientific technique that helps develop concentration of the mind.
Observation of the breath is the ideal object for meditation because it is always available and it is completely non-sectarian. Anapana is very different from techniques that are based on the artificial regulation of breath. There are no rites or rituals involved in the practice or presentation of Anapana.
Anapana provides a tool to deal with the fears, anxieties and pressures across all age groups. Besides helping to calm and concentrate the mind, Anapana help people to understand themselves better and gives them an insight into the workings of their own minds. Because of its simplicity, the technique is easy to understand and practice.
Practical information :
Address : Asker International school
Gamle Borgenvei 3, 1383 Asker
Google map link - https://maps.app.goo.gl/XXfPimF2v7txhcbz9
Parking : There are plenty parking available .
When to Arrive
The one-day course starts at 09:00 and ends at approximately 14:30. Meet & greet starts from 09:00. Please come latest by 09.15.
Course details
One-day courses are an ideal way to understand the technic & how to implement &
benefited in daily life. Half of the time is devoted to Anapana and another half to Basic
understanding of Vipassana. Course will be conducted in English Language.
Schedule
09:00 - 09:30 : Meet & greet, Practical information
Noble silence starts.
09:30 – 10:15 : First session
10.15 – 10:30 : Break
10.30 – 11:15 : Second session
11:15 - 11:30: Break
11.45 – 12:30 – Third session.
12:30 - 12:45 : Break
12:45 – 13:30 – Fourth session
Noble silence ends
13:30 – 14:00 – Questions & answer and information on daily practice.
14:00 - 14:30 : Backup and Course ends.
What to bring
We will arrange water boiler, tea & coffee. Bring simple vegetarian lunch not so spicy & oily.
You can bring your medicine if applicable.
THINGS YOU MAY NEED:
• For the meditation: Yoga mat , pillows, a blanket or shawl.
• Loose clothes. Please avoid tights and dress modestly. Cover shoulders and knees.
• Water bottle.
DO NOT BRING:
• Books, notebooks, recorders, camera etc.
• Tobacco, alcohol, drugs etc.
• Furs, sheepskin or similar, either as clothing or mediation cover.
• Crystals, talismans, rosaries or other religious articles.
• Please do not use strong smelling deodorants, perfumes, aftershave,tiger balsam etc,
Those who can not sit in meditation position can do meditation by sitting on the chair.
Chairs are available at premise.
The Code of Discipline
The foundation of the practice is sīla — moral conduct. Sīla provides a basis for the
development of samādhi — concentration of mind; and purification of the mind is achieved
through paññā — the wisdom of insight.
The Precepts
All who attend a Vipassana course must conscientiously undertake the following precepts
for the duration of the course & day before the course
to abstain from killing any being;
to abstain from stealing;
to abstain from telling lies;
to abstain from all intoxicants.
Take vegetarian meal only previous & day of the course.
Noble silence
All must observe Noble Silence from the beginning of the course until the course ends.
Noble Silence means silence of body, speech, and mind. Any form of communication with
fellow student, whether by gestures, sign language, written notes, etc., is prohibited.
Instructor & helper can communicate with others. Mobile phones needs to be switched off
during entire course. For emergency, friends or family can contact instructor on 48602478.
We look forward to seeing you.
Meditation Team
What is Vipassana
Vipassana, means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was rediscovered by Gotama Buddha more than 2500 years ago and was taught by him as a universal remedy for universal ills.
This non-sectarian technique aims for the total eradication of mental impurities and the resultant highest happiness of full liberation.
Vipassana is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. It focuses on the deep interconnection between mind and body, which can be experienced directly by disciplined attention to the physical sensations that form the life of the body, and that continuously interconnect and condition the life of the mind.
It is this observation-based, self-exploratory journey to the common root of mind and body that dissolves mental impurity, resulting in a balanced mind full of love and compassion.
The scientific laws that operate one's thoughts, feelings, judgements and sensations become clear. Through direct experience, the nature of how one grows or regresses, how one produces suffering or frees oneself from suffering is understood. Life becomes characterized by increased awareness, non-delusion, self-control and peace.
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Meditation Norway Team
Event Venue
Asker International School, Gamle Borgenvei 3, 1383 Asker, Norge,Asker, Norway
