It is our pleasure to welcome our much-loved meditation teacher, the immensely knowledgable Dhammadipa, back to Nøsen for another meditation retreat.

This year Dhammadipa will teach on the subject of Samadhi, its theory and practice. The teachings and instructions are in the tradition of the Yogacara (Mind Only) school of Buddhism.

This school, which refers to itself as The masters of Yoga (Yoga- acharya), developed an extensive psychology of spiritual transformation that forms the basis for all later developments, such as the Tantric tradition.

Dhammadipa will take us step by step through the theory of mind and its practical application within meditation. There will be opportunities for questions and discussions as well as personal interviews with the teacher. This is a unique opportunity to start your meditation practice- or if you are already a meditator, to enhance and deepen your practice!

NB!

The retreat will not be held in complete silence but we encourage participants to limit talking to a minimum and to what concerns the practice.

The retreat is suitable for all levels of practitioners as all necessary instruction will be given.

In addition to the sitting practice, there will be daily sessions of Chi Gong and Yoga.

Teaching assistant and Yoga teacher: Ellen Johannesen

About Dhammadipa

Dhammadipa has vast experience within a variety of Buddhist traditions and an impressive academic background within the literature, philosophy, and languages. Bhante Dhammadipa is here to help you understand not only the topic of Shamata meditation, but he opens the possibility to all students to ask him on all topics related to yoga and meditation they wonder about.

Dhammadipa himself has practiced meditation for more than 40 years. Nowadays, Dhammadipa teaches regularly at Hong Kong University, Prague University, and the International Buddhist Academy in Kathmandu. He speaks fluently six languages and is a translator of Buddhist texts from Sanskrit, Pali, and Chinese. His wide experience as a practitioner within diverse Buddhist traditions makes him a rare teacher and lecturer. Below you can watch a video where Dhammadipa explains his approach to Buddhism.

Dhammadipa's greatest strength is his ability to guide students towards a deep, transformative experience in meditation by leading them step by step past the superficial and restless fluxations of the mind and towards a deeper understanding of its innate nature, its lucidity and awareness.

A day in a a life of Dhammadipa

Who is this retreat for?

This retreat addresses all those who seek a deeper understanding of meditation and who are prepared to learn step by step from an experienced master. During the week you will get a chance to have personal interviews with Dhammadipa as well as attend daily lectures on themes such as Abhidharma (the higher teachings of the Buddha), the nature and structure of our minds and practical approaches to meditation. This will provide clear guidance and an understanding of the theoretical foundation of meditative practice. Days will commence early with seated meditation, walking meditation, Qi Gong, and yoga. There will be 3-4 meditation sessions per day plus additional lectures and Q&A-sessions.

This is a retreat for you who want a precise introduction to meditation or a deepening of your existing meditation practice. Dhammadipa is a much sought after and internationally renowned teacher. This is the second time he visits Norway and providing a rare occasion for learning meditation from a master.

The daily schedule will consist of teachings, sitting meditation sessions, walking meditation, karma yoga, and question and answer sessions. Dhammadipa will be accompanied in the retreat by his assistant Dhammarama, who will help facilitate daily Chi Gong sessions, which will make it easier to get in touch with the subtler aspects of body and mind.

Schedule

The daily schedule consists of lectures, sitting meditation sessions, walking meditation, karma yoga, and question and answer sessions.

The retreat starts at 6 pm on the 9th of July with a short introduction, course structure, and session times. Dinner follows at 7 pm that day. You can arrive and check-in from 15:00 to 19:00. If you arrive outside of these hours, please let us know in advance.

The program usually starts at 5 am with a short Qi Gong session, and is followed by several sessions of quiet sitting or walking meditation. We serve three delicious vegetarian/vegan meals a day, at 09:00, 13:00 and 19:00 in silence. The day ends with a questions and answers session where you are allowed to ask questions that may arise during the process.

Friday 9th July

15:00 - 18:00: Arrival and checking-in
18:00 - 19:00: Welcome and introduction
19:00 - 20:00 Dinner

Saturday 10th July - Thursday 15th July

05:00 - 06:30: Qi Gong session
06:30 - 09:00: Meditation sessions
09:00 - 10:00: Breakfast
10:00 - 13:00: Lecture and meditation session
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Free time
15:00 – 16:00 Metodika. How does meditation affect the mind?
16:00 – 16:30 Breath exercises (Prāṇāyāma)
16:30 – 18:00 Personal development: Personal interviews, talks and exercises
18:00 – 19:00 DInner
19:00 – 20:00 Theory and practice: Why to meditate?
20:00 – 20:45 Satsang. Questions and answers
20:45 – 21:15 Meditation
21:15 – 21:30 Preparation for sleep

Friday 16th July

05:00 - 06:30: Qi Gong session
06:30 - 09:00: Meditation sessions
09:00 - 10:00: Light breakfast
10.00 - 11.00: Check-out
11:00 - 12:00: Summary and goodbye
12:00 - 14:00 Lunch and departure

Price per person

Group room (max 2 guests): NOK 7750,-

Single room: NOK 9850 ,-

Price includes:

Accommodation for 7 nights at shared or single room at Nøsen Yoga og Fjellhotell
All lectures, meditation, and technique classes
Three healthy vegetarian meals a day
Complimentary tea and coffee
A set of bed linen and towels