Holistic Education for Integral Human Development
Insightful meditation retreat with Ven. Gavesi
Insightful meditation retreat with Ven. Gavesi
We thank Ven. Gavesi for guiding us throughout this meditation retreat.
From 14 – 23 February, 30 yogis embarked on ten days of intensive retreat under the guidance of Ven. Gavesi. They learnt to cultivate serenity and insight under the Mahasi tradition with daily teachings by Ven. Gavesi, extended sitting and walking meditation sessions, mindful eating, and group interviews with Venerable.
The serene environment of Wisdom Park proved conducive for the yogis. Many shared their joy and inspiration after the retreat as they experienced deeper peace, and from the many reflections they had observing their minds and how it reacts.
We thank Ven. Gavesi for guiding us throughout this meditation retreat.
Sis. Ai Li briefing participants at the start of the retreat.
Ven. Gavesi administering the Eight Precepts to participants.
We thank Ven. Gavesi for conducting this meditation retreat that brought great benefit to our yogis. We wish Venerable good health, long life, happiness and peace, and to continue guiding us in cultivating the Dhamma.
Participants earnestly upholiding the Eight Precepts throughout the retreat to uplift and ennoble the mind.
Daily guidance by Ven. Gavesi as he teaches participants the techniques of Vipassana meditation under the Mahasi tradition, and how to reflect wisely.
Fellow retreatants listening attentively to Ven. Gavesi.
Group interviews for participants to get personalised advice and direction from Ven. Gavesi.
Opportunities to ask questions and clarify doubts.
Daily offering of dāna. On one of the days, the retreatants were also blessed by the presence of Ven. Ajahn Sunando, a fervent meditator himself.
Respectfully and gratefully sending Ven. Gavesi off after the retreat.
The dedicated volunteers behind the scenes supporting the retreat.
Nalanda members and Wisdom Park committee thanking Ven. Gavesi for his guidance throughout the retreat.
Nalanda members and Wisdom Park committee members sending off Ven. Sanghamitta who also participated in the retreat.