Retreat Title: In Bahiya's Footsteps
Led by Led by Rijumitra
The Bahiya Sutta is famous for the Buddha's advice to Bahiya ‘In the seen
there is just that which is seen’. But there is much more to it - it is a story
that can illuminate our own meditative path.
The first part of the retreat will have a strong emphasis on integration and
positive emotion and we’ll cultivate clarity, metta and stability of mind as we
reflect on Bahiya's decision to seek out the Buddha. We will consider Bahiya's
own questioning of ‘where he was’ spiritually, his decision to go forth from his
home to seek out the truth, the Buddha's teaching to him, and finally his death.
On this basis, the second part will introduce elements of ‘spiritual death’ or
insight meditation as we consider the Buddha's teaching to Bahiya and Bahiya’s
own awakening.
This retreat is suitable for people who have been meditating for at least 3 years
Start Date: 30th Sep 2016
End Date: 9th Oct 2016
Deposit: £70
Price: £360 (Full Price) / £324 (Conc Price)
Sorry, due to unforeseen circumstances this retreat has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.