Vipassana masterclass by Dhammuttamo (Adi I.) Saturday June 27th, in Samana, Droogbak 11, Amsterdam

For meditators who have some prior experience of Vipassana meditation. Registration is required, via e-mail to info@dhammadipa.nl.

During this weekend, the meaning of ‘here and now’ (paccupannadhamma) in Vipassana will be systematically examined through meditation and discussion. The importance of staying in ‘the here and now’ for nibbana attainment during moments of path and fruit consciousness. The role of feeling (vedana) in falling back into the past (atita) and future (samparaya).

Why the possibility of preventing attachment (upadana) is only possible in the present through renunciation (nekkhama). The importance of contact (phassa) of the sensory gates with related objects (salayatana) in the development of desire (tanha) and attachment.

How renunciation is developed through mindfulness and how generosity (dana) and precepts (sila) contribute to the development of mindfulness (sati). It is also highlighted how renunciation is attained through disciplined naming and through the presence of concentration (samadhi) at the moment of naming.

The exercises (bhavana) are interspersed with questions and explanations (sutta). The aim is that yogis may arrive at understanding (abhisamaya) of the importance of the principle “from moment to moment, every moment, all the moment” for attaining a moment of enlightenment. If you only wish to attend for one day, it will only be possible on Saturday. The activities on Sunday are determined by the realizations of Saturday.

Practical info 

• Times:  daily from 10 – 18 hours. Please join us us shortly before 10:00, you’re welcome from 9:40 onwards.
• Lunch: In March, we decided to scale back the organization. Therefore, please bring your own lunch. Water and tea will be provided 😊.
• Venue: Samana, Droogbak 11, Amsterdam.  Accessible with public transport, a 6 minutes walk from Amsterdam Central Station.

Participation

• Registration is required, via e-mail to info@dhammadipa.nl.
• There is space for maximum 12 participants.
• You may join for one or two days. If you only wish to attend for one day, it will only be possible on Saturday.
• In case the weekend is fully booked, you can ask to be placed on a waiting list.
• If you are unable to attend, please inform us as soon as possible. We can then invite the next person on the waiting list.

Please note the advice to prevent respiratory infections 

From 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.

Following the advice below helps limit the spread of viruses that cause respiratory infections. This helps protect everyone, including people with health concerns.

Advice

Coughing, sneezing, a sore throat and a stuffy or runny nose are signs of respiratory infection.

1. Stay at home if you are ill.
2. If 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.
3. If 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.

For questions and comments please mail info@dhammadipa.nl.

Dana

• The medsitation weekend is being offered on the basis of dana (a voluntary contribution); with a suggested amount of € 32 per day.
  • If you participate for 2 days, the guideline for dana is E 64.
• At the end of every meditation day and the weekend, there will also be the opportunity to donate extra for the meditation guidance and teachings.
• The dana can be offered via a bank transfer to the Dhammadipa, Amsterdam account number NL85 INGB 0005019113, mentioning ‘vipassana masterclass June 2026’. A QR-code is available.
• There is also a dana box so that you may offer dana in cash.