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The Direct Teachings of the Buddha

Four Foundations of Mindfulness, the Direct Path to Nibbana

Lama Phillip Hedrick

December 26, 2021 to January 4, 2022

Offered via Zoom Only

 

Satipatthana Sutta

 

1. The Contemplation of the Body

Mindfulness of breathing, “And how does a monk live contemplating the body in the body?”

The posture of the body, “and further monks, a monk knows, when he is standing, he is standing, when he is sitting, he knows he is sitting, when he is lying down he knows he is lying down, however his body is disposed he knows it.”

 Mindfulness of clear comprehension

 Reflection on the repulsiveness of the body

 Reflection on material elements

 Nine cemetery contemplations

2.  The Contemplation of Feelings

“And how, monks, does a monk live contemplating feelings in feelings?”

3.  Contemplation of Consciousness

“And how, monks, does a monk live contemplating consciousness in consciousness?

4.  The Contemplation of Mental Objects

The Five Hindrances

The Five Aggregates of Clinging

The Six Internal and External Sense Bases

The Seven Factors of Enlightenment

The Four Noble Truths

 

This retreat is open to every level of meditation practitioner. Foundational in this case does not mean beginning. It is an excellent meditation and study retreat for all.

It is essential that Buddhist practitioners know the experience and intellectual understanding of what the Buddha taught prior to attempting to master other Buddhist paths. These teachings are the sutra teachings of the path to the Sutra Mahamudra experience of enlightenment. Countless beings have attained enlightenment by dedicating themselves to these profound instructions.

Please join us, we welcome all.

 

Tuition

$550 For All Attendees - includes Zoom Attendance + MMC Support

This retreat is offered by suggested donation. This allows Mindfulness Meditation Centers to support the costs of running the retreat, the sharing and distribution of the teachings, and the support of our community as a whole.

 

Mindfulness Meditation Centers is a non-profit center and community devoted to making meditation, mindfulness, and the teachings of awakening available to all. If you are unable to donate the suggested amount, please do not let that keep you from attending; contact Liz at donate@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com to make arrangements.

 

For questions about this retreat, please contact the Retreat Coordinator:

retreatsupport@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com.

 

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“Four Foundations of Mindfulness with Phillip Hedrick: ZOOM ONLY, Dec 26 2021-Jan 04 2022”

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If you are unable to donate the suggested amount, please do not let that keep you from attending; contact us to make arrangements.