the objective of the dhamma group asbl is to make known the teachings of vipassana meditation in the tradition of mahasi sayadaw of burma. with this end in mind, the group organises various activities that you can find out about in more detail by following the relevant link.
INTRODUCTORY SERIES : This consists of one evening session per week for four weeks. These sessions serve as an introduction to vipassana. Each session comprises 30 minutes of practice, 30 minutes of questions and answers and 30 minutes of theory.
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WEEKLY EVENING SESSIONS start at 8pm and finish at 9.30pm until 31 december 2011. From january 2012they will start at 7pm and finish at 8.30pm (except in Leuven where they willo start at 8pm as usual). They take place in Brussels, Leuven, Liège and Rivière (Namur). They consist of an hour of sitting meditation followed by a 30 minute teaching from a CD. (There is a question and answer session when M. C. Forget is present) |
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INTENSIVE DAYS take place on Sundays between 10am and 6pm. They provide an opportunity to practise meditating in a sitting position, whilst walking and in daily activities. Formal meditation sessions are interspersed with instructions and questions/answers. The day finishes with the practice of Metta (loving kindness). |
INTENSIVE WEEKENDS start on Friday evenings at 9pm and finish on Sundays at 3pm. They are run in accordance with the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw and involve sitting meditation, walking meditation and meditation in daily activities. Between formal meditation sessions there are instructions and teachings from a CD. The weekend finishes with the practice of Metta (loving kindness). |
INTENSIVE RETREATS are regularly organised at Dhammaramsi. They are directed by masters who are skilled in meditation at the highest level. Once a year, one retreat concerns itself with with the study of Buddhist scriptures (Abhidhamma and the Suttas) |
COURSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE are organised at the request of schools or groups. Once a year there is a session reserved for children between 7 and 12 years old. |
At VOIES DE L’ORIENT, rue du Midi 69, 1000 Bruxelles
Wednesdays 29th February, 7th, 14th, 21th March 2012
Participation : 20€ for the 4 sessions
Info/subscription:
Milena MERLINO: milenafdhbel@skynet.be of 010/45.99.26 the evening, after 20.15
At DHAMMARAMSI MEDITATION CENTRE, route de Floreffe 22, 5170 Rivière
Thursdays 1th, 8th, 15th, 22 th March 2012
Participation : 20€ for the 4 sessions
Info/subscription:
Xavier HEINDRICHS / xheindrichs@yahoo.fr / 0472683918
BRUSSELS
Rue de la duchesse 2, 1040 Bruxelles (Montgomery)
(Except public holidays. During a retreat, only on Tuesdays).
From 8pm to 9.30pm (7 pm to 8.30 pm from january 2012) (FR ; ND / EN on demand)
- Every Monday : with Marie-Cécile Forget, teacher of meditation. One hour of meditation with instructions followed by questions and answers (also for beginners)
- Every Tuesday.
Fee: left to each person to decide.
Info/subscription :
0474.590021
or info@dhammagroupbrussels.be
LEUVEN, Sint Geertrui abdij 6
Every other Tuesday: 8pm to 9.30pm (same time as in 2012) (in Dutch).
Fee: left to each person to decide.
Info/subscription:
Gerda D'hertefelt : 016.23 36 85
RIVIERE (near NAMUR), Meditation Centre DHAMMARAMSI
Route de Floreffe, 22, 5170 RIVIERE
(except public holidays)
Every Thursday 8pm to 9.30pm (7 pm to 8.30 pm from january 2012)
Fee : left to each person to decide
Info/subscription
Xavier HEINDRICHS - xheindrichs@yahoo.fr - 0472683918 or info@dhammagroupbrussels.be
LIEGE, rue Jonruelle 63, 4000 LIEGE
Fridays on a fortnightly basis between 8pm and 9.30pm.
Fee : Left to each person to decide
Info/subscription:
0498.192 621, christinevieujean@hotmail.com
or info@dhammagroupbrussels.be
Where ?
Meditation centre DHAMMARAMSI, route de Floreffe 22, 5170 RIVIERE
Those who come by train should arrive at LUSTIN (2 stops after NAMUR, see www.sncb.be) at 10.30am on the Sunday morning. A car will be waiting in front of the station.
When ?
Every second Sunday of the month between 10.30am and 6pm
23 october 2011
11 december 2011
15 january 2012
11 march 2012
22 april 2012 (lead by : Christine Vieujean)
13 may 2012
10 june 2012 (led by : Gerda D'hertefelt)
A fee of 20€ will be asked from each participant ; meditators can also make a donation to the Dhamma Group if they wish.
Info/subscriptions?
0474/590.021
or info@dhammagroupbrussels.be
Where ?
Meditation centre DHAMMARAMSI, route de Floreffe 22, 5170 RIVIERE
Those who come by train should arrive at LUSTIN (2 stops after NAMUR, see www.sncb.be) at 10.30am on the Sunday morning. A car will be waiting in front of the station.
When ?
The last weekend of every month, from 9pm Friday evening until 3pm Sunday.
07/09 october 2011
25/27 november 2011
27/29 january 2012
23/25 march 2012
25/27 may 2012
27/29 july 2012.
A fee of 50€ will be asked from each participant ; meditators can make a donation to the Dhamma Group if they wish.
Info/subscription?
0474/590.021 (FR)
of par e-mail : info@dhammagroupbrussels.be
Introduction to Buddhism for young adults.
Where ?
Meditation centre DHAMMARAMSI, route de Floreffe 22, 5170 RIVIERE
Info/subscription ?0474/590.021 or info@dhammagroupbrussels.be
