Mindfulness Meditation Retreat

Vipassana Meditation Retreat led by the Ven. Panadure Chandaratana from Meetirigala Nissarana Vanaya

The program will be held from 8:00am – 6:00pm at the Florida Buddhist Vihara, Tampa.

DAILY PROGRAM

• 8:00am – 8.45am: Observance of five precepts and instruction for Meditation

• 8.45am – 9.30am: Mindful Walking

• 9.30am – 10.15am: Mindful sitting

• 10.15am – 10.30am: Mindful Tea Break

• 10.30am – 11.15am: Mindful Walking

• 11.15am – 12 noon: Mindful Lunch / report prep

• 12noon – 1.00pm: Mindful walking

• 1.00pm – 2.00pm: Q&A

• 2.00pm – 2.45pm: Mindful walking

• 2.45pm – 3.30pm: Mindful sitting

• 3.30pm – 4.00pm: Mindful walking

• 4.00pm – 4.15pm: Tea break

• 4.15pm – 5.15pm: Dhamma Sermon

• 5.15pm – 6.00pm: Mindful walking

• 6.00pm – 6.30pm: End Meditation Program and cleaning the premises

• Additional Information

  • Session will focus especially on introducing Mindfulness to newcomers and helping experienced practitioners to further develop their meditation.

  • As there is limited capacity please sign up in our google sheet to reserve your spot.

  • Please contact Chinthaka (504) 000-6977 or Rangi (813) 817-9384 for any questions.

  • Lunch and tea/snacks will be supplied. You are welcome to bring a dish for “Dana” / snacks or Gilanpasa. There will be a $25 PPD charge to cover the costs.

  • Donations are welcome
  • Meditation program will be conducted in Sinhala. However questions, explanations and instructions will also be available in English.