The Dhamma Group is a Buddhist association of the Theravada tradition, created in 1986. Its main objective is to promote and spread Vipassana meditation as it is practiced in Burma.
The spiritual leader of the association is Venerable Sayadaw U Paññathamibhivamsa (Burma), who was Sayadaw U Panditabhivamsa's disciple from an early age. Sayadaw currently lives in Australia where he is the Abbot of the Panditarama Centre in Sydney. .
The Dhamma Group is a member of the Belgian Buddhist Union and participates in the yearly Buddhist festivities in Huy.
The association operates under the traditional donation principle. About twenty volunteers work invariably to realize its objectives (organization of retreats, administration, assistance, folder editing, communication etc.). As an example, the members of the Group and those who participated in activities donated some 7.000 € in 2007. Without their valuable support, the Dhamma Group could not possibly have survived.
The Dhamma Group's main objective is to promote and teach Vipassana meditation. Meditation evenings are organized in several cities; these create opportunities to learn and to deepen one's knowledge of the method. During the many meditation days, week-ends and longer retreats, the yogi's can familiarize themselves with the intensive practice of Vipassana according to the Mahasi method. All residential activities take place in the Dhammaramsi centre in Rivière.
Venerable U Kundalabhivamsa, eminent teacher in the Mahasi tradition, has honored us several times with his visit. Sayadaw U Paññathamibhivamsa from Australia, Sayadaw U Thuzana and Sayadaw U Pannasami from Manchester come to the Centre regularly to coach intensive retreats. Every year, Dr. Rewata Dhamma's successor - Sayadaw U Ottara Nyana - visits Rivière to guide a Vipassana retreat that includes teachings of the Abhidhamma and the Buddhist scriptures.
In addition to the adult courses, the Dhamma Group welcomes youngsters. Special courses for schools can be organized on request.
SOME FIGURES :
Each year, the Dhamma Group organizes :
• 180 meditation evenings (Brussels, Leuven, Rivière, Liège)
• 8 Intensive meditation days
• 8 Intensive meditation weekends
• 4 Retreats (totaling ± 55 days)
The spiritual leader of the association is Venerable Sayadaw U Paññathamibhivamsa (Burma), who was Sayadaw U Panditabhivamsa's disciple from an early age. Sayadaw currently lives in Australia where he is the Abbot of the Panditarama Centre in Sydney. .
The Dhamma Group is a member of the Belgian Buddhist Union and participates in the yearly Buddhist festivities in Huy.
The association operates under the traditional donation principle. About twenty volunteers work invariably to realize its objectives (organization of retreats, administration, assistance, folder editing, communication etc.). As an example, the members of the Group and those who participated in activities donated some 7.000 € in 2007. Without their valuable support, the Dhamma Group could not possibly have survived.
The Dhamma Group's main objective is to promote and teach Vipassana meditation. Meditation evenings are organized in several cities; these create opportunities to learn and to deepen one's knowledge of the method. During the many meditation days, week-ends and longer retreats, the yogi's can familiarize themselves with the intensive practice of Vipassana according to the Mahasi method. All residential activities take place in the Dhammaramsi centre in Rivière.
Venerable U Kundalabhivamsa, eminent teacher in the Mahasi tradition, has honored us several times with his visit. Sayadaw U Paññathamibhivamsa from Australia, Sayadaw U Thuzana and Sayadaw U Pannasami from Manchester come to the Centre regularly to coach intensive retreats. Every year, Dr. Rewata Dhamma's successor - Sayadaw U Ottara Nyana - visits Rivière to guide a Vipassana retreat that includes teachings of the Abhidhamma and the Buddhist scriptures.
In addition to the adult courses, the Dhamma Group welcomes youngsters. Special courses for schools can be organized on request.
SOME FIGURES :
Each year, the Dhamma Group organizes :
• 180 meditation evenings (Brussels, Leuven, Rivière, Liège)
• 8 Intensive meditation days
• 8 Intensive meditation weekends
• 4 Retreats (totaling ± 55 days)
