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SUMMARY:Trip to Thailand and Vipassana retreat October 2026 with Adi Ichsan and Mae Chee Brigitte
DESCRIPTION:Vipassana meditation retreat in Thailand – October 22nd – November 11th 2026 \nThis year\, a special activity is being organized by Siti Ichsan: a 3-week trip to Thailand\, of which 2 weeks will be a Vipassana retreat. \nA 2-week Vipassana meditation retreat will be organized from October 22 to November 11\, guided by Adi Ichsan and MaeChee Brigitte. \n  \nBrief description: \n\na few days getting acquainted with and/or looking around Bangkok\n2-week retreat and\nconcluding with a few days visiting a Thai temple to celebrate the Kathana ceremony and\, finally\,\nvisiting a beautiful tropical island.\n\nThe trip is intended\, among others\, for people who want to get acquainted with the practice of Vipassana meditation in Thailand and who would not easily get around to doing so on their own. \nThis is the first time such a trip with a retreat is being organized\, but it is highly recommended. \nFor whom: the retreat is open to both beginners and advanced meditators. \n\nFor beginners\, you must have completed at least a Vipassana introductory course in the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw or have comparable experience\, to be assessed by the teacher.\nFor people who are not yet familiar with Dhammadipa and/or Adi Ichsan\, a short intake interview is required\, physically or via Zoom.\n\nGuidance: \nTradition and practice: the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw. \nWithin the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw\, intensive practice is carried out primarily by alternating between sitting and walking exercises. In this retreat\, practice is 24 hours a day (including sleeping). You practice mindfulness in sitting\, walking\, standing\, and lying positions\, and during all other activities such as eating\, brushing teeth\, etc. Consequently\, the practice is uninterrupted\, relaxed\, and natural. \n  \nFacilities:  \n\nYou have your own room\, but we also practice together in the meditation hall during the day and evening\, alternating between sitting and walking. There is a Dhamma talk every evening\, and you have a short conversation (interview) with the teacher every day.\nThe location is very suitable for intensive meditation practice.\nThe food is vegetarian. Dietary requirements can be accommodated within reasonable limits.\n\nRegistration:   \n\nIf you are interested\, send an email to info@dhammadipa.nl and you will be sent further information and a registration form. Read carefully\, fill out\, sign\, and email.\nRegistration is on a first-come\, first-served basis upon receipt of the completed registration form.\n\nIf you have questions or would like to coordinate in advance\, please contact us via info@dhammadipa.nl. \nGeneral details: \n\nDate: October 22nd – November 11th\, 2026\nNumber of participants: maximum 12.\nDana: at the end of the retreat\, there will be an opportunity to give dana for the teachings and/or to the Dhammadipa Foundation.
URL:https://dhammadipa.eu/activity/intensive-vipassana-meditation-retreat-october-2026/
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SUMMARY:Meditation Evening (monday) - Online using Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Online meditation using Zoom  \nIf you wish to join:   send an e-mail to info@dhammadipa.nl stating your interest in joining the Monday evening meditations.  Within 24 hours you will receive a response with a link that will be valid for the next few months. \nGuidance:  Marc Heijmerink or Aad Verboom. \nThe programme has been adapted: \n\nWe meditate together with the help of Zoom\, which enables us to meditate as well as to have questions and answers.\nThis evening is suitable for persons with some experience in the practice of Vipassana meditation. Beginners are invited to join the Thursday evening meditation.\nWe practise both the walking and the sitting meditation\, for two hours\, with instructions.\nAfterwards there is ample opportunity for questions and answers.\nWe work with the programme Zoom.\n\nSome houserules for using Zoom: \n\nPlease join the meeting in time\, i.e. no later than a few minutes before the start of the meditation at 18:30 hours.\nTest your own video and sound beforehand.\n\nThe evenings are organized on the basis of dana with a guideline of € 7.00 as a contribution to the fixed costs\, such as the rent. Dana means generosity. \nYou may give dana by transfering the amount you wish to give to Banknumber NL85 INGB 0005019113\, Dhammadipa\, Amsterdam.
URL:https://dhammadipa.eu/activity/mon_3-10/
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