A day of practice in the traditional of the Mahasi Sayadaw of Myanmar
with Bhante Bodhidhamma
Saturday 28th February, 10.00am – 4pm
Online
The Mahasi Sayadaw of Burma, one of the most influential meditation teachers of the last century, developed a combination of techniques, primarily noting and going slow, to develop the steadiness of attention needed for insight into the impermanence, unsatisfactoriness and insubstantiality. Such insights lead to a greater well-being and ease of living and, ultimately, to liberation from all suffering.
A day of practice with Bhante, beginning with the Refuges and Precepts, periods of sitting and walking meditation. There will be a short talk to raise curiosity, a Factor of Awakening, with some time for questions and answers.
About the Teacher
| Bhante Bodhidhamma began his meditation in the Soto Zen tradition in 1978 and has practised widely in the Theravada tradition, centring on the Mahasi tradition. In 1986, he ordained and subsequently spent eight years at Kanduboda Meditation Centre in Sri Lanka. From June 2001-2005, he was the resident teacher in residence at Gaia House. He founded Satipanya Buddhist Retreat (https://www.satipanya.org.uk), dedicated to the Mahasi tradition, on the borders of Wales in 2007. The centre has gone through extensive development and now accommodates 10 meditators in single rooms. |
How to Book
You can see more information about what we offer on our website www.bristolmeditation.org.uk
You can book onto this retreat through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-series-of-led-retreat-days-with-bristol-insight-meditation-for-2026-tickets-1977393981629?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information about our day retreats generally, please visit our ‘General information and practicalities’ page on our website.
Please note this retreat will be held Online via Zoom. Early Bird Cost £20 (waged) and £10 (unwaged). This price is for tickets bought in advance (Up to 1 month before the event). Tier 1 bookings £25 (waged) and £12.50 (unwaged). These are for tickets bought closer to the event date (3 weeks before the event). We also have an option to donate what you can for a ticket as well as Freely Given options in order to enable everyone to be able to attend
The day will run from 10.00am – 4pm. Please arrive as from 9.45am to allow yourself time to settle before we start at 10am. The above booking fee covers the admin costs for the day, so dana/donation is welcome to cover the teaching element of the day.
Please have cushions with you for sitting, a blanket, and outdoor clothing for mindful walking practice outside if you wish. The zoom link to join will be emailed to you after you have purchased a ticket.