Reflections from "No Ajahn Chah", Meditation Master, Thai Forest Tradition
"Time is our present breath. You say you are too busy to meditate.
Do you have time to breathe? Meditation is your breath.
Why do you have time to breathe, but not to meditate?
It's like when you've learned how to read. You can then read anywhere you go. There are people who are born and die and never once are aware of their breathe, going in and out of their body. That is how far away the live from themselves"
Meditation Workshop for Mental Detoxification & Relaxation
At Wat Mongkolratanaram, Tampa FL.
NOTE: This is a generic description of the Temple Meditation Workshops. A specific article will be available once a meditation workshop has been scheduled.
Wat Tampa is sponsoring a meditation workshop on <to be announced date>. The meditation workshop is opened to the public free of charge, donation is always welcome. The Mental detoxification program is suitable for everyone who wants to improve the health and metal development.The schedule of events can be viewed by clicking the Read More link below..
You can sign up at the Temple on this web site once a workshop has been scheduled. At the conclusion of the workshop there will be a Q&A session with the monks presenting the workshop.
The program will typically start at 8:30am and end about 4:00pm on Saturday. Please arrive at the Temple by 8:15am. The program will include Buddha's teaching, sitting, standing and walking meditation with instructions. Please wear loose comfortable cloths (suitable for the practice of Yoga), preferably white to honor Thai Buddhist's tradition. Bring a meditation cushion if you have one.
Meditation Workshop for Mental Detoxification & Relaxation
Wat Tampa, 5306 Palm River Road, Tampa, FL 33619
This workshop was held on April16, 2016
The date for the next meditation workshop will be announced later this month.
Enjoy the fresh air from the Palm River as you learn a most valuable technique for living a life of peace and joy.
Notes:
You can request more information on the next workshop by clicking on the Feedback button (left side of web page) and completing the feedback form. Select Meditation Workshop from the Type Request drop down menu and complete the other information in the eedback window.
Benefits of attending the workshop include:
The program will include Buddha's teachings, sitting/standing/walking meditation with instructions, and questions & answer session.
Please note the time schedule for a typical meditation workshop is described below.
Time | Leaders | Activity |
8:00 am | Dr Wan / Volunteers | Registration (Coffee / Water are provided) |
8:30 am | Mr. Tom | Welcome to Wat Mongkolratanaram |
9:00 am | The Abbot | Morning Chanting and Five Precepts lead by the Abbot. |
9:30 am | Chaplain Niphon | Introduction to Meditation and Practice |
10:00 am | Volunteers | Break - 15 minutes (Coffee / Water are provided) |
10:15 am | Chaplain Niphon | Mindful Stretching (Moving Meditation) |
10:45 am | Chaplain Niphon | Mindful Walking (Walking Meditation) |
11:15 am | Chaplain Niphon | Mindful Sitting (Sitting Meditation) |
11:45 am | Chaplain Niphon | Sharing Loving-Kindness and Compassion |
Noon | Volunteers | Lunch Break for meditation practitioners |
1:00 pm | Chaplain Niphon | Mindful Stretching (Moving Meditation) |
1:30 pm | Chaplain Niphon | Mindful Walking (Walking Meditation) |
2:00 pm | Chaplain Niphon | Mindful Sitting (Sitting Meditation) |
2:30 pm | Chaplain Niphon | Sharing Loving-Kindness and Compassion |
2:45 pm | Volunteers | Break - 15 minutes (Coffee and Water are provided) |
3:00 pm | Volunteers | Questions and Answers |
3:30 pm | Chaplain Niphon | Conclusion |
3:45 pm | The Abbot | Offerings to the Monks and Blessing the Participants |
4:00 pm | Chaplain Niphon | Thank You, Good Bye, & Safe Journey Home |
Points of Contact:
Chaplain Niphon Sukuan: Tel: 206-267-8140 or Email:
Mr. Tom: Email:
Dr. Wan Thongsa-nga: Tel: 813-621-1669 or Email: