Half Day Retreats with Bhante Punnaji

June12th Saterday, 2010

Location:
Chanhassen Library
690 Coulter Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317

Time: 1pm-5pm

Call Ralph for more infromation 952-934-9727

Venerable Madawela Punnaji has come to the West to introduce his discoveries to intelligent readers who have an open mind free from prejudice. He is a Researcher of the original teachings of the Buddha, and has served in North America as a Teacher of Buddhism and a Meditation Master, for nearly 30 years. He is well known for his clear and accurate presentation of Buddhism and has grateful students the world over.
He has spent more than fifty years making an in-depth intensive study of both the theory as well as the practice of Buddhism. He studied various schools of Buddhist thought including what modern scholars consider to be the earliest source of the teachings of the Buddha, the Pali Nikaya.
Venerable Punnaji is well-versed in Western fields of scientific knowledge, including medicine, and has a thorough understanding of comparative religions, philosophy and psychology. His interpretations of the original teachings of the Buddha have been much enriched by these forays beyond a mere study and practice of Buddhism.
He has played a significant role in the dissemination of Buddhism in the West and is well known to Buddhists in Canada, U.S., and abroad. Sought by many as a resourceful spiritual guide, Ven. Punnaji shares his time between the Buddhist centres in Canada, the U.S. , Sri Lanka and other countries. He is currently residing at the Sarathchandra Meditation Centre, North Hollywood, California, USA.

Fee: This retreat is based on dana, a practice that Buddha highly encouraged. Monks practice dana by offering the teachings for no fee. You can practice dana by making a donation of money, time and/or labor. Your donation allows us to continue offering the teachings to others and gives our monks life support. Our organization is maintained only by the generosity of all of you who value the teachings.

Space:Space is limited, Registration is required
  
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RETREAT SCHEDULE

1:00 pm Introduction
1.30 pm Guided Meditation
2:00 pm walking Meditation
2:30 pm Q&A
3:00 pm Tea/Coffee break
3:15 pm Sitting Meditation
3:45 pm Walking Meditation
4:15 pm Teaching and Q&A
5:00 pm End