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10-Day Vipassana Meditation Retreat: 3/1 - 3/12

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10-day Vipassana Meditation course at ABC Vipassana Meditation (as taught by SN Goenka) course will be held on: DATE:  March  1 – March 12,  2015 LOCATION:  American Bodi Center,, 29123 Mellan Road, Hempstead, Tx. 77445 For information or to apply for the course, contact: (972) 346-8020 [Call: (972) 346-8020] To apply for the course: http://courses.dhamma.org/en-US/schedules/schsiri Please note that you are expected to attend the entire 10-day full course.
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Partial Extract from "In This Very Life The Liberation Teachings of the Buddha" By Sayadaw U Pandita MEDITATION INSTRUCTIONS The Buddha suggested that either a forest place under a tree or any other very quiet place is best for meditation. He said the meditator should sit quietly and peacefully with legs crossed. If sitting with crossed legs proves to be too difficult other sitting postures may be used. For those with back trouble a chair is quite acceptable. It is true that to achieve peace of mind, we must make sure our body is at peace. So it is important to choose a position that will be comfortable for a long period of time. Sit with your back erect, at a right angle to the ground, but not too stiff. The eason for sitting straight is not difficult to see. An arched or crooked back will soon bring pain. Furthermore, the physical effort to remain upright without additional support energizes the meditation practice. Close your eyes. Now place your attention at the ...
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What is Mindfulness (正念)?

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