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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:Vipassana meditation weekend October 31 - November 1 with Marc Heijmerink - day 2
DESCRIPTION:Vipassana meditation weekend Marc Heijmerink and Henk van Voorst in Samana\, Droogbak 11\,Amsterdam. \nFor meditators who have some prior experience of Vipassana meditation. Registration is required\, via e-mail to info@dhammadipa.nl.  Day 2 will be guided by Marc Heijmerink. \nThis weekend offers the opportunity to practice intensively in order to purify your mind and look deeply within yourself to acquire new insights. The practice will consist primarily of sitting and walking meditation. After the meditation sessions\, there will be ample time to evaluate and discuss how your personal experience compares with theory. \nCombining practice with discussions will help you develop a better understanding of what mindfulness is and what it can bng to your formal practice and daily life. \n\nHours: Days are from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please arrive a little earlier; you’re welcome from 9:40 AM.\nLunch: In March\, we decided to scale back the organization. Therefore\, please bring your own lunch. Water and tea will be provided 😊.\nLocation: Samana\, Droogbak 11\, 7 minutes walk from Amsterdam Central Station.\n\nParticipation\n\nThere is space for maximum 12 participants. Register by email to info@dhammadipa.nl.\nYou may also join for one day.\nIn case the weekend is fully booked\, you can ask to be placed on a waiting list.\nIf you are unable to attend\, please inform us as soon as possible. We can then invite the next person on the waiting list.\n\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\n\nThe meditation weekend is being offered on the basis of dana (a voluntary contribution); with a suggested amount of € 32 per day.\nAt the end of the day or weekend\, there will also be the opportunity to donate extra for the meditation guidance and teachings.\nThe dana can be offered via a bank transfer to the Dhammadipa\, Amsterdam account number NL85 INGB 0005019113\, mentioning ‘vipassana meditation weekend October 2026’. A QR-code is also available\nThere is also a dana box so that you may offer dana in cash.
URL:https://dhammadipa.eu/activity/vipassana-meditation-weekend-2026-10-01-2/
LOCATION:Samana\, Droogbak 11\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands
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