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"Yoga(optional)-6am, Breakfast(compulsory)-7.30am" lolz; these were the words from Ven Varado as he dictated out our pre-planned super light schedule; my first ever encounter with a sangha from the Forest Tradition; i was very much looking forward to my first "proper" meditation retreat.

Here are the other "1st"
1)observing the 8 precepts
2)finding out that meditation doesnt neccessary have a "standard" posture
(i always though sitting meditation is only for people with back problems but i had some of my "best" sessions while sitting at the departure hall at the deserted colombo International airport with all the background annoucements and travellers walking past)
3)discovering the 3rd word assoc with dukkha - PAIN
4)metta bhāvanā
5)re-discovering on the 4 Noble Truths (cattārī ariya saccāni)
6)contemplating on the 3 characteristics of existance
Anicca(impermanence)
Dukkha (unsatisfactory state)
Ānattā(no self)
7)Ven Varado's "Finger meditation"
8)doing a jungle walk bare-footed

I got to thank Bro Sin Tho, Sis Shamla and the other members in our group of 8; Jesse and Kok Keong for helping with the travel arrangments and Bhante Dharmaratana of Buddhist Library for making this trip possible. Learning the dhamma, learning to be more mindful and having this opportunity to meet Ven Varado.

May All beings be well and happy

Paramita Meditation Centre
The Buddhist Library
Bellanwila Rajamaha Vihara
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jakifish said…
hi there - thanks for the smile - i'm not able to send emails through that particular website so i thought i'd leave you a comment here - your blog is really great - my email address is lobsangchopel@yahoo.com- are you with BDMS ? i used to go to that centre many years ago :) cheers jaki
12 March 2009 at 00:25
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