Update: The Saturday is now full. Limited seats are available on Sunday.

Ajahn Jamnian is one of the most highly revered meditation masters in the Theravada tradition. He is known throughout the world for his fierce wisdom and soothing compassion, infectious laughter and uncanny knack for conveying the Buddha's teachings directly from the Pali Suttas. Ajahn Jamnian teaches many methods of vipassana meditation. Each focuses on seeing and understanding the impersonal nature of the mind and body, which are constantly changing, unsatisfactory, and empty of self. He encourages continuous investigation of desire, aversion, and delusion in the mind. “Every situation that arises is an opportunity to practice insight so we can steer ourselves back to the Middle Path.” Ajahn Jamnian sees meditation “as a living practice in which the development of insight must pervade every aspect of life, not just during hours devoted to formal meditation". It is an honour for Metta Centre to host Ajahn Jamnian's first visit to Australia, along with his close disciples, and assist in arranging his schedule to give teachings in various Buddhist Centres in Sydney.

About the retreat

Ajahn Jamnian will offer teachings based on the Four Noble Truths, the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, and the Noble Eight Fold Path as taught by the Buddha. Using a rare touch and knowing for the listeners, this highly respected Thai Forest monk will share profound truths on the nature of reality and his unique path to discovering the quickest way to freedom. Teachers and students will delight in the lighthearted and loving presence of this master.

The retreat format

This two-day retreat are day-long retreats with no overnight stay. Come for one or both days, any period of time although longer attend will yield more depth of understanding and mental and physical relaxation. Beginners and seasoned meditators are equally welcome. Seats are strickly limited so registration is essential.

Cost

Entry fee is by donation only. All expenses to host the upcoming retreats and Ajahn Jamnien’s stay in Sydney are funded by donations from people such as yourself. If you wish to partake in making great merit of gifting Dhamma, visit: http://www.mettacentre.com/donation/ajahn-jamniens-visit  

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? There are all-day free street parking around the centre, including council car parks in the area. There are also trains and buses to Bankstown, and it's about a 10 minute walk from the station to the centre.   Are there any age limits to enter the event? Children are welcome but will need to accompany by at least an adult.   Is this a silent retreat? This is not be a silent retreat. Ajahn Jamnian sees great value in teaching through dialog, story, and practical example. While Ajahn Jamnian is a master of concentration meditation, he emphasizes the practice of Vipassana or mindfulness practice in everyday life in order to bring deeper insight, wisdom, joy, and peace in your everyday experience.   Will Ajahn Jamnian be leading the session in English? Ajahn will be conducting the sessions in Thai but his primary English Dhamma translator will be attending to translate the session into English. The translator is a practicing Buddhist and has been Ajahn's translator since 2005.   Will Metta Centre provide lunch for the retreat? Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to offer to the monastics and to share with participants during lunch.   What should you bring to the event? A water bottle to keep you hydrate throughout the event; a meditation cushion for those who prefer to sit on the floor rather than on a chair; a dish to offer to the monastics and to share during lunch.   Are they any pre-requesites on attendance? No, everyone is welcome. However, Ajahn Jamnian does use a great deal of Pali words, that while explained, can be challenging for a beginner. To get the most out of the retreat, if you are a beginner, we recommend listening to some of the recordings, and other helpful information on the teachings page of this website.   Will there be other Ajahn Jamnian's event in Sydney this year? Yes he will be giving talks at various places and a longer retreat in Sydney. Please see our official Ajahn Jamnian's page for all the details.   What happen if I cannot make it? Please kindly let us know so that we can offer your spot to other people on the waiting list.   What happen if I want to change the type of ticket? If you want to change your ticket from two-day attend into one-day attend or vice versa, please kindly let us know by email: retreat@mettacentre.com.