FOOD: First IMG Retreat of 2014

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Feeding the Factors for Awakening

The Buddha taught, in the Ahara Sutta (SN 46.51) Food or For the Factors for Awakening translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu, how to feed & starve the five hindrances & of the seven factors for Awakening.

In our first 2014 weekly Saturday 1-day retreat lead by Venerable Katapunno, the yogis got both "Food for the mind and body". 

Food for the Mind:  Dhamma lecture after sitting and walking meditation sections.


Food for the body: We had a delicious "hot pot" prepared by the wonderful kitchen members and volunteers at the center.




Venerable Katapunno preparing the Malaysian salad.


Come join the 1-day retreat every Sat of the week 9am till 4pm.  Do RSVP

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