Insight Meditation

Heart of Freedom Retreat – 7 days, Byron Bay

Insight & Mindfulness Meditation Retreat: 25 January — 1 February 2013

Teachers: Subhana and Will James

Venue: Sangsurya Resort, Byron Bay

Contact: email Sonja

Web Info:
www.insightmeditationaustralia.org
www.dharma.org.au
www.sangsurya.com.au
www.willjamesinsight.com.com

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Insight Retreat – 7 day, Victoria

7 Day Retreat: 25 April—4 May 2013

Teachers: Subhana & Carol Perry

Venue: Killara Retreat Centre, Victoria

Contact: Catherine Lilliehook, 0405 067 827, email

Web Info:
www.Insightmeditationaustralia.org
www.dharma.org.au

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Insight Retreat - 7 day, Byron Bay

7 Day Retreat: 20 June — 27 June 2013

Teachers: Subhana & Carol Perry

Venue: Sangsurya Resort, Byron Bay

Contact: email Sonja

Web Info:
www.insightmeditationaustralia.org
dharma.org.au
www.sangsurya.com.au

Download flier

Download registration form

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Insight Retreat: 7 day, Coromandel, New Zealand

Dates: 17 November—24 November 2013

Venue: Coromandel, New Zealand

Teachers: Subhana & Jeremy Logan

Enquiries: 078688798 or 0212417458; email Organiser

Web Info:
www.temoata.org

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The Practice of Generosity to Support the Dharma Teachings

In the Buddhist tradition, the dharma teachings of wisdom and compassion is felt to be of such great value that one cannot put a price on it, it can not be bought or sold in the market place, it is priceless. The teachings of liberation have been passed down through the generations by this ancient practice of dana: receiving and transmitting these teachings as a gift. All fees for Insight retreats are simply to cover the basic expenses, food, accommodation, travel and advertising.

The teachers do not charge a fee, the teachings are given freely. When we hear these teachings we are touched and moved, and the feelings of appreciation and gratitude naturally express themselves in the act of generosity by offering dana to the teacher, thus circulating and completing the gift. This natural response marks our entry into the economy of gift, where buying and selling are replaced by giving and receiving, and where the defining relationship is one of spiritual friendship. The act of giving is a declaration of mutual respect. Giver and receiver recognise they share the same fundamental values and concerns.

The gift takes us beyond the limitations of our normal self-interest and opens us to a life of mutual care, called good friendship (kalyana mitta) by the Buddha. The practice of generosity is consider to be one of the highest virtures in the Buddhist tradition, as within every act of generosity, there is also the act of relinquishment, thus cultivating the spirit of letting go.

The teachings, meditations and retreats offered through this website are all offered on a dana (gift) basis. If you wish to support this work one way would be to make a payment into Subhana’s bank account. Any gift is greatly appreciated and will help to continue to nurture the dharma in Australia and beyond. May the virtue of your gift be a support for you and for all beings to attain freedom and liberation … the complete cessation of suffering. Contact Subhana for bank details for dana.

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