Introduction to Meditation – With Drupon Ma Gyalten Samten
Meditation is both a timeless wisdom practice and a practical method for living with greater clarity and compassion. Taught by the Buddha as a path to freedom from suffering, meditation trains the mind to become steady, aware, and kind. Yet its benefits are universal – accessible to anyone, regardless of background or belief.
In this course, participants will learn the foundations of meditation:
mindful awareness of the breath
understanding thoughts and emotions without being overwhelmed by them
cultivating calm (śamatha), and
developing insight (vipaśyanā) into the changing nature of experience.
Each day builds upon the previous one, allowing understanding to deepen from concept into direct experience.
Whether one seeks spiritual depth, emotional balance, or a deeper understanding of the mind, this five-day immersion offers a foundation for lasting inner transformation.
Teacher
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To Saturday 07 November 2026
Schedule
Sat 31 Oct
1:15 pm-> Check-in
6:00 – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Introduction to the course
Sun 1 Nov Fri 6 Nov
5:45 am Wake-up gong
6:00 – 6:45 am Yoga / breath work
6:45 – 7:00 am Morning meditation
7:00 – 8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 am Session 1
10:00 – 10:30 am Tea break
10:30 – 11:30 am Session 2
11:30 am – 2:00 pm Lunch, rest & contemplative arts (optional activities)
Reflective journaling
Nature observation
Creative expression through writing or drawing
2:00 – 3:00 pm Session 3
3:00 – 3:30 pm Tea break
3:30 – 4:30 pm Session 4
4:30 – 5:00 pm Walking meditation
5:00 – 6:15 pm Dinner
6:15 – 7:00 pm Evening meditation
Sat 7 Nov
7:00 – 8:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am – 12:00 noon Morning pilgrimage to Mahabodhi Stupa
12:00 noon Big Lunch at Root Institute
Note: This schedule is subject to change.