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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 (thursday) - Samana Yoga Center -
DESCRIPTION:Weekly physical meditation session at Samana Yoga Center\, Droogbak 11\, Amsterdam. \nThe sessions are led alternately by Adi Ichsan\, Henk van Voorst\, Aad Verboom en Marc Heijmerink. \nThe evening consists of a walking and sitting meditation. Walk-in. No need to register. \nThe sitting meditation on Thursday is shorter than on Monday evening (online) and there is more guidance during the meditations. If you have little or no experience\, join the Thursday evening sessions. After the meditation there is an opportunity to ask questions. \nThe meditation room is equipped with meditation mats and cushions. It is handy to wear comfortable clothing. \nPlease note the advice to prevent respiratory infections \nFrom our point of view on buddhist ethics respiratory infections are a risk for teachers and participants as well as for those present to contaminate others. In this we have chosen to follow the guidelines of the government. See https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/preventing-respiratory-infections. \nFollowing the advice below helps limit the spread of viruses that cause respiratory infections. This helps protect everyone\, including people with health concerns. \nAdvice \nCoughing\, sneezing\, a sore throat and a stuffy or runny nose are signs of respiratory infection. \n\nStay at home if you are ill.\nIf your symptoms are mild\, stay at home or do a selftest of good quality\, with negative result and max 24 hours before the meditation activity. In case of doubt a new selftest is mandatory\, which will be provided by Dhammadipa.\nIf you have symptoms\, avoid physical contact with people who could become seriously ill from a cold or flu virus. Wear a face mask if physical contact is necessary\, for example\, when providing care.\n\nFor questions and comments please mail info@dhammadipa.nl. \nDana \nThe evenings are given on the basis of dana\, with a guideline of € 12 as a contribution to the fixed costs\, such as the rent. Dana means generosity. \nThe dana can be offered via a bank transfer to the Dhammadipa\, Amsterdam account number NL85 INGB 0005019113.  A QR-code is available. \nThere is also a dana box so that you may offer dana in cash.
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