Insight Meditation
In The Way Of The Buddha
Meditation refers to the mental activity of sustaining conscious awareness on one thing, perception, concept, process or sensation. This may be, for example, the process of breathing, an external object, the concept and emotion of loving-kindness, a meaningful word, a physical sensation or the perception of impermanence Meditation can be done in any posture, but the most common ones are sitting cross-legged and walking back and forth. As mindful attention becomes increasingly continuous, the dispersed and distracted energy of the mind becomes more focused and clear. The act of sustaining awareness calms and soothes both the body and mind, while the focusing of attention energizes and brightens the mind.
The details of meditation practice cannot be given here but those who want more information about meditation practice may contact Wat Nawamintararachutis of Cambridge-Boston Massachusetts USA at the mailing address provided below.
Wat Nawamintararachutis 382 South Street East Raynham, MA 02767
Email:info@watnawamin.org, Web Site: www.watnawamin.org
You can download the Meditation Form below.
Background
The deeper of mediation becomes, the more quiet, still and blissful one feels. This cleansed and purified awareness, developed through repeated training, yields extraordinary clarity of mind. One begins to see things as they truly are, beyond the limitations of conditioned perceptions and habitual thought patterns. As one sees clearly, wisdom is born, and thus serenity and insight form an inseparable pair that is gradually cultivated through meditation.
There are two lands of mental culture, namely; Concentration meditation (Samatha Bhavna) and Insight meditation (Vipassana Bhavna). The details of meditation practice cannot be given here but those who want more information about meditation practice may contact Wat Nawamintararachutis of Cambridge-Boston Massachusetts USA at the mailing address provided below.
Wat Nawamintararachutis 382 South Street East Raynham, MA 02767
Email:info@watnawamin.org, Web Site: www.watnawamin.org
You can download Meditation Form here>> Meditation Form
The Rules during Practics
Please arrive 10 minutes early for Meditation.
Please wear white cloth colors to the NMR Meditation.
Please do not wear shorts and sleeveless tops.
It is Free For Meditation Practice
Donations are welcomed and greatly appreciated and go exclusively towards support for the NMR Buddhist Meditation Center.Wat Nawamin is an incorporated nonprofit and all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
If I wish to make a monetary donation, who should I make it out to?
Donations should be made payable to:
Wat Nawamintararachutis 382 South Street East Raynham, MA 02767 Email:info@watnawamin.org, Web Site: www.watnawamin.org
You can download Meditation Form here>> Meditation Form
May you be blessed by the power of the Triple Gem (the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha). May you have good health, beauty, happiness, success and prosperity. May all of these blessings be yours and may all of your wishes be fulfilled.
You can download Donation Form here>> Donation Form Th&EN
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May you be blessed by the power of the Triple Gem (the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha). May you have good health, beauty, happiness, success and prosperity. May all of these blessings be yours and may all of your wishes be fulfilled.
You can download Donation Form here>> Donation Form Th&EN
Meditation Classes
“daily activities monks’s schedule.”
Schedule subject to change as deemed appropriate.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6AM – 7AM Morning Chanting | 6AM – 7AM Morning Chanting | 6AM – 7AM Morning Chanting | 6AM – 7AM Morning Chanting | 6AM – 7AM Morning Chanting | 6AM – 7AM Morning Chanting | 6AM – 7AM Morning Chanting |
| 7AM – 8AM Breakfast |
7AM – 8AM Breakfast |
7AM – 8AM Breakfast | 7AM – 8AM Breakfast | 7AM – 8AM Breakfast | 7AM – 8AM Breakfast | 7AM – 8AM Breakfast |
| 11AM – 12PM Lunch |
11AM – 12PM Lunch |
11AM – 12PM Lunch |
11AM – 12PM Lunch |
11AM – 12PM Lunch |
11AM – 12PM Lunch |
11AM – 12PM Lunch |
| 12AM – 1PM Personal Time | 12AM – 1PM Personal Time | 12AM – 1PM Personal Time | 12AM – 1PM Personal Time | 12AM – 1PM Personal Time | 12AM – 1PM Personal Time | 12AM – 1PM Personal Time |
| 6PM – 7PM Evening Chanting |
6PM – 7PM Evening Chanting |
6PM – 7PM Evening Chanting |
6PM – 7PM Evening Chanting |
6PM – 7PM Evening Chanting |
6PM – 7PM Evening Chanting |
6PM – 7PM Evening Chanting |
| 10AM – 6AM
Personal Time |
10AM – 6AM
Personal Time |
10AM – 6AM
Personal Time |
10AM – 6AM
Personal Time |
10AM – 6AM
Personal Time |
10AM – 6AM
Personal Time |
10AM – 6AM
Personal Time |
Basic guidelines and practices:
- Adhere strictly to the rules and regulations.
- This course is suitable for those without prior experience and is applicable for daily life.
- Maintain the Eight Precepts diligently.
- Cultivate mindfulness, observing the body and mind consistently and continuously, even during rest.
- Uphold a demeanor of sincerity and integration at all times.
- Contain emotions according to the prescribed times.
- Practitioners must interact with compassion and consideration, without disturbing others.
- Prohibition of smoking, drinking alcohol, and gambling.
- Stay within the temple premises and training areas at all times during the training period.
- Avoid wearing high-heeled shoes or shoes that create loud noises.
- Refrain from making loud sounds or engaging in conversations.
- Do not use phones; keep body, speech, and mind collected.
- Prohibition of reading any kind of books or newspapers.
- Avoid listening to radio or music that leads to distraction.
Qualifications for Training Admission:
- Ability to Engage in Meditation Practice.
- Capable of strictly observing the Eight Precepts and regulations.
- Possesses faith in practicing Dharma, willing to listen and follow the guidance of the instructor.
- In good physical and mental health, ready to engage in the practice throughout the program.
- Able to remain in practice for the entire duration of the program.
Preparations before Commencing Practice:
- Wear white clothing only. Please ensure readiness within 3 days without the need for laundry.
- Women should wear modest, white, long pants with a blouse and socks or a long skirt covering the ankles.
- Men should wear modest, white, long pants.
- Personal belongings and medications.
- Indoor footwear.
Prohibited Items during Practice:
- Thin or tight-fitting clothing.
- Shorts, short skirts, or jeans.
- Jewelry or valuables for wearing during the training.
- Bringing any books or reading materials during the practice.
- Bringing radios or digital music players to listen to during the training.
- Bringing gaming devices or any equipment to play.
- Using mobile phones during the practice.
Note: The practice schedule for Vipassana meditation foundation is on Saturdays and Sundays, every last weekend of each month.
