Right Meditation: Anapanasati, the Buddha’s Liberation Hack
with Venerable Pannavati and Venerable Pannadipa
November 22 - 29, 2018
In this world of push and pull, the power of mindfulness of breathing is the right antidote.
The Buddha explained that the quickest way to enlightenment is mindfulness of breathing, because this profound practice brings us to the complete stilling of thought, which allows insight to arise and uproot the erroneous view of self.
This retreat will explore the correct way to practice as it is explained in the suttas, and we will discuss how to overcome the hindrances that arise in meditation.
While this practice is a “hack,” or, direct path, to jhanic attainment, it is also one of the most dynamic practices, requiring constant and resolute mindfulness. Having Venerable Pannavati and Venerable Pannadipa provide you with guidance will assist you in discernment and skillfulness, teaching you to be an island unto yourselves.
Leaders
Venerable Pannavati Bhikkhuni is founder of Heartwood Refuge, an intentional spiritual community and abbot of Embracing Simplicity Hermitage, a 21st century trans-lineage Buddhist Order. Ordained in Theravada and Mahayana with Vajrayana empowerments and authorization to teach, she currently serves as a VP for the US for the Global Buddhist Bhikkhuni Association and propagates the teachings of her final Master, H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III through Correct Cultivation Learning from Buddha Academy as her final work.
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Bhikkhu Pannadipa, founding Co-Abbot of Embracing Simplicity Hermitage, ordained in the Theravada and Mahayana (Chan) traditions. A former Taoist monk and an initiated yogi, he taught Tien Shen Pai Kung Fu, qigong, Tai Chi and Fitness for more than 25 years. As meditation counselor of the Hermitage, his finely honed skills add unspeakable depth to a practitioner’s experience. Powerfully present with penetrating awareness, he guides meditators towards jhanic attainment, teaching them how to use this empowerment in all circumstances of practical life. In addition, he has extensive experience assisting in the transition from this life to the next for both…
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