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Calendar 2017 Retreats in Silence Meditation Vipassana
WITH "KHUN CHAKKARATANI"



Representative in Mexico of the Very Venerable Ajahn Tong Sirimangalo, trained in Thailand with 32 years of experience, Founder and Guide of Vipassana Meditation House.



Spaces of meditation and development of consciousness under the tradition of Theravada Buddhism, lineage of the Very Venerable Ajahn Tong Sirimangalo.

Vipassana is the cultivation meditation of Mindfulness.
Full attention is observation without judgment, is the ability of the mind that observes without criticism or qualification, is a clear, direct and without words.
Vipassana Meditation helps you to experience the world in a completely new way. You will learn for the first time what is really happening with you, around you, and inside you.

What is a Vipassana Meditation retreat?
The Retreat consists of alternating periods of walking meditation and sitting meditation. It is meditated developing Mindfulness in all the activities of the day, not only during the periods of meditation. We use everything we do as a meditation object.

This retreat provides the possibility of practicing more intensively so that the meditator can develop and structure his personal practice both formally and in daily life.

What is the benefit of attending a vipassana meditation retreat?
 It is the best opportunity to deepen the practice of meditation under the guidance of an experienced teacher, observing the Noble Silence and in a propitious environment.

Can I participate in the retreat if I have not meditated before?
 To participate in the retreat no previous experience is required, the retreat is aimed at people who wish to learn to meditate as well as practitioners.

 Vipassana meditation is easy to practice as it does not include rituals to follow or much to learn before starting the practice. Only the mind focuses on an object and observes oneself.



RETIREMENT GUIDELINES:
PRECEPTS
All persons attending the Vipassana Meditation Retreat should follow the following Eight Precepts during their stay:

Refrain from killing any being.
Refrain from stealing.
Refrain from all sexual activity.
Refrain from lying.
Refrain from ingesting drugs or alcohol.
Refrain from eating after 12:00 pm.
Refrain from using cosmetics, perfumes and jewelry.
Refrain from using tall and luxurious beds.
Save the Noble Silence: The meditator should observe during the retreat the Noble Silence, which means silence of body, speech and eyes. All forms of communication with colleagues are not allowed through gestures, signs, language, writing, etc. You can speak with the Teacher or the instructors when you consider it necessary and contact the organizers of the retreat to solve the problems related to accommodation, food, etc. However, these contacts should be minimized by cultivating the feeling that one is working in complete solitude.Physical contact: Due to the nature of the meditation practice of introspection, it is important that during the retreat the meditator avoids any physical contact with other people.

Other techniques: It is not allowed to mix with the Vipassana Meditation: other meditation techniques, yoga, exercises and / or running, since this prevents their progress in introspection.

Contacts with the outside: The meditator must remain within the enclosure in which the withdrawal is carried out until it is concluded, he can only leave it with the permission of the Master or the instructors. No communication with the outside world, visits, calls, or written messages is allowed until the withdrawal ends. In case of an emergency you can give the telephone number of the place where the withdrawal will take place, which will be sent to you in the logistics of the withdrawal once you register.

Code of Discipline: The foundation of the practice is Sila-Morality. Sila provides the basis for developing Samadhi-Concentration of the Mind and the purification of the Mind is achieved through Pañña - Inner Wisdom.

Acceptance of Teacher and Technique: The meditator must be willing to comply fully and throughout the retreat, the guidance and instructions of Master Khun Chakkaratani, which means respecting the rules of discipline and meditating exactly as she indicates, without omit any part of the instructions, or add anything. Obedience must be based on discernment and understanding, not blind submission, because the meditator can only work diligently and accurately if he has confidence. This confidence in the Master and the technique is essential for success in meditation.

Summary: We can summarize the spirit that animates the rules and discipline in the following way: Take care that your actions do not disturb anyone. Do not take into account the distractions others cause. It is possible that some meditator does not understand the practical reasons of one or more of the previous provisions. Instead of allowing doubts and negativities to develop, ask the Masters to clarify it. The only way in which the meditator can fully grasp the practice and get the most benefit is by doing it in a disciplined manner and with maximum effort.



RESTRICTIONS:
The established day and time must be arrived.
PAYMENT: It is essential to cover the remaining payment of the withdrawal in cash on the day the withdrawal begins.
NO USE OF CELL, COMPUTER OR TABLET IS PERMITTED. Without exception, any person who carries a cell phone, computer or tablet must deliver to the organizers the day of entry to the retreat and it will be returned at the end.
FOOD: It is not possible to satisfy the preferences and requirements of each meditator, the menus have been elaborated in a balanced way without any particular philosophical subscription. If you have a problem with food for health reasons, please inform us when you register.
STRICTLY PROHIBITED to bring to the retreat any type of drug or alcohol. If you are taking any medicine under prescription, you must notify it in the admission questionnaire.
CAN NOT be used during the practice perfumes, lotions, cosmetics, nail painting, hair dryer, bronzing or ornaments such as earrings, bracelets, chain necklaces, etc.
FOR THE GREATEST FRUIT OF YOUR PRACTICE, during the retreat you are not allowed to read or write.
The allocation of rooms depends on the number of participants
We reserve the right to request the departure (without refund of the contribution), to the person who does not comply with the necessary discipline as it contaminates the group of meditators.
Because we have an economic commitment to the place of retirement, as well as for logistical and administrative reasons and alluding to the sense of commitment, responsibility and seriousness with which the meditator must get involved with us, once a payment has been made, without exception, no refunds, refunds, date changes or transfers will be made.