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“Saddharmadhara” Upholding Our Heart’s Truth with Ven. Gnanaloka Thero Answering all your questions about our upcoming retreat

December 2024,
Baptist Care SA – Mylor Adventure Camp, 32 Wingrove Rd, Mylor SA 5153

“Venerable Bambalapitiye Gñanaloka Thero is a highly venerated senior Sri Lankan Buddhist monk of the Theravada tradition. more …  Bhante has generously agreed to run two programs back to back: offering the opportunity to participate in Sinhala language or in the English language.

Dates:
In Sinhalese : 22nd – 27th December 2024
In English     : 27th – 31st December  2024

Attendance: 
There are still places available for both residential attendance and day visits. We understand that there are many obstacles to staying over night, so please feel free to join us as a day attendee. We will need to know if you are coming, so if you have’t already please,
Register here (Link) For Day attendance – and here (Link) for residential attendance

Saddharmadhara FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Saddharmadhara

Preparation:
Two to three weeks before the retreat, begin preparing for stillness.
Let go of aggitations  and stimulations such as electronic entertainments.

What To Bring:

Program:
The practice begins at the quietest, stillest time of the day; 3am
there will be walking meditation, sitting meditation and sutta (scripture) study throughout the day.

The daily schedule for the retreat is likely to follow as outlined below. However, please note that adjustments may occur based on decisions made by the thero:

3.00 am – 6.30 am : Meditation during Bhrahma Moortha
6.30 am – 8.00 am : Breakfast/ Pindapatha of Swaminwahansas
8.00 am – 10.30 am : Dhamma Sermon / Dhamma Discussion / Self Study
10.30  am – 12.00 noon : Lunch / Buddha pooja
12.00 noon – 6.00 pm : Dhamma sermon / Dhamma Discussion / Self Study (Gilanpasa = evening allowables,  will be available from 3 -6)
7.00 pm onwards : Self study / Go to rooms / Departure of daily attendees

Where to Go  the program is in the chapel circled below.

Venue: Mylor Adventure Camp, 32 Wingrove Rd, Mylor SA 5153
Accommodation: dormitory-style shared rooms, shared bathrooms, and separate accommodation for males & females.

Parking Please use Visitor parking to park your vehicles.
Fleet car park is reserved for people who bring danaya( meals).

Meals: included (breakfast, lunch and afternoon juice/tea).

Cost – $550 per person per retreat.
An initial non-refundable deposit of $250 is required at the time of registration. 
 
Bank Details: 
Account name : M H P Perera
BSB : 085-443
Account number : 905355607
PayID : 0424 256 453
Reference : Please mention your name
 
Please email payment confirmation to charitiessa@nulloutlook.com
Enquiries: 0404 459 290

Books: Free copies of the books “The Word of the Buddha” and “Saddharmadhara Meditation Retreat” selected Suttas will be provided.

“Word of the Buddha” – Sinhala , English
“Saddharmadhara Meditation Retreat” – Sinhala , English
A copy of the Pali English Buddhist chanting book will also be provided – Pali English Chanting