Introduction to Buddhism and Buddhist meditation
retreat with Paulo Borges
Quinta das Àguias - September 10-12
In search for profound happiness and meaning of life, many have found the Buddhist philosophy and practice as their path. An increasing number of people show interest to know what Buddhism and Buddhist meditation can mean for them. Therefore we areb happy to announce this retreat with Paulo Borges for them who want to know more about the Buddhist path. The combination of teachings and practice may also be of interest for them who are already on the Buddhist path.
Program
Friday, September 10
17.00 – 19.00 – Arrival and accomodation
19.30 – 20.30 – Dinner
21.00 – 22.00 – Introduction and objectives of the retreat: the four noble truths and the Buddha in us
Saturday, September 1107.30 – 09.00 – Introduction to Buddhist meditation
09.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast
10.00 – 13.00 (with interval) - Shamatha –mindfulness to body, to breath, to emotions and thoughts and to external phenomena.
13.30 – 14.30 – Lunch
15.00 – 19.00 (with interval) – Review of shamatha. Introduction to vipassana –
Understanding the true nature of internal and external phenomena.
19.30 – 20.30 – Dinner
21.00 – 22.00 – Meditation
Dia 12 – Domingo
07.30 – 09.00 – Meditation shamatha-vipassana
09.00 – 10.00 – Breakfast
10.00 – 13.00 (with break) – Four boundless meditations: loving kindness, compassion, joy and impartiallity. How to integrate pleasant and unpleasant experiences on the path
of liberation. Exchange/Tonglen: transformation of emotions for the benefit of all beings.
13.30 – 14.30 – Lunch
15.00 – 17.00 – Introduction to meditaion with visualization and mantras. Discovering Buda.
17.00 Regresso da Quinta das Águias
Paulo Borges
The retreat will be facilitated by Paulo Borges, Buddhist practitioner since 1983 and since 1999 conducting seminars and monthly trainings on theory and practice of Buddhism and Buddhist meditation. Translator of Buddhist books and translator/interpretor for Buddhist Teachers including H.H. Dalai Lama. Author of, amongst others, " Budismo e a Natureza da Mente" (with Matthieu Ricard and Carlos João Correia) and " O Buda e o Budismo no Ocidente e na Cultura Portuguesa" (with Duarte Braga). Professor in Philosophy at the University of Lisbon and President of the União Budista Portuguesa. For more about Paulo Borges click here.
Quinta das Águias
A peaceful retreat centre in the middle of nature in the countryside near Paredes de Coura in the North of Portugal, with woodland, meadows and garden. This 6ha large old farm comprises and restored antique stonehouse that is now in use as guesthouse and a practrice hall.The Quinta has a much appreciated vegetarian kitchen.
Options for lodging:
- In the guesthouse with a capacity to lodge 16 guests in bedrooms for 2, 4 e 6 people.
- Camping at the farm with use of the facilities of the guesthouse.
- Contacts for other lodging facilities outside the centre are available on request.
After enrollment the participants receive by e-mail with a route description to Quinta das Águias
The guests are requested for the duration of their stay:
- Not to bring animal products for consumption. All meals are vegetarian.
- Not to smoke, drink alcohol or bring other intoxicants to Quinta das Àguias.
- To respect the precepts of Quinta das Àguias that they receive after enrollment.
Costs and enrollment:
- Cost of the retreat (including lodging in the guesthouse and fullboard): € 140
- For camping (including use of the facilities of the guesthouse and fullboard): € 120
- Guests lodging outside the centre (exclusive lodging, inclusive all meals: €115
For enrollment and payment contact: quintadasaguias@gmail.com
The following applies for organizational reasons:
- In order to participate prior enrollment is required
- Reservations are effective only after payment
- Payments will not be re-imbursed
- In order to participate prior enrollment is required
- Reservations are effective only after payment
- Payments will not be re-imbursed
We appreciate your understanding
For every participant an amount of 10 € will be donated to Associação Animais de Rua, with the intention to benefit all sentient beings.
For more information:
Blog: www.quintadasaguias.blogspot.com
e-mail to quintadasaguias@gmail.com
Tel: Ivone Ingen Housz (+351)91 430 44 13
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