April 2019 Meditation Retreat

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10-Day Insight Meditation Retreat with Ven. Gavesi April 23, 2019

English Dharma Group, Jade Buddha Temple will be hosting a 10-Day Vipassana meditation retreat at the American Bodhi Center (ABC, Hempstead TX) in April 2019 led by Venerable Gavesi. The first day of the retreat is Tuesday, April 23, 2019 and vegetarian meals are provided. Participants must attend the full 10 day retreat. A limited number of attendees will be accepted. Registration is required and is first come first served. Register here.  

Ven. Gavesi Bio

Ven. Gavesi was ordained in 2001 by the late Sayadaw U Pandita of Panditārama Forest Meditation Centre in Myanmar. For over 20 years, Ven. Gavesi has been practising both Samatha and Vipassana bhāvanā under various teachers such as Sayadaw U Pandita, Sayadaw Nyanapurnik, and Ven. Sujiva.
Currently, Ven. Gavesi teaches Vipassana technique in Malaysia as well as overseas. He is presently the Spiritual Adviser to Peace House in Penang, Malaysia. 
Ven. Gavesi's Past Retreats
Following links have articles and audio recordings of the venerable's past retreats.  Articles and audio teachings.


Retreat Details
Check in: April 22, 2019, 4pm - 6pm
Check out: May 3, 2019
Meals: Vegetarian
Dress: White or single color shirt & pants, long pants.
Bring: Personal bedding, medicine, pillow and bed sheet
Do not bring: Valuable items, shorts or bright color clothing
Dana to teacher: Welcome
Fee: Accommodation and meals are provided at no cost. Donations are welcome (cash or check)  
Directions: Map
American Bodhi Center Retreat Rules
ABC emergency contact: 979-921-6969

Registration
Yogi registration form: Registration Form
We need volunteers; full time or part time. Volunteer Registration Form

 Contact info
    Lee Wen: 832-874-1935 leewen_teh(at)yahoo.com
    Jade: 713-456-9741 yoke_long(at)yahoo.com

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