Theravada Buddhist retreat for English speakers in Hungary with Sayalay Pannatheri

Idén újra hosszú elvonulást tart két egymás követő időszakban nyáron az Erdőtelki Kolostorban. 

Az elvonulás angol nyelven, de könnyen érthető formában zajlik.

 A szerzetesnő által tervezett gyakorlatok az első 10 napra 

 Samatha Meditation Retreat: Kanni Method

27 June- 6 July, 2025 (Erdotelek, Hungary)

This retreat will be led by Sayalay Dr. Pannatheri.
An Overview of Practice Samatha meditation is all about cultivating one-pointed concentration. Achieving a clear and attentive mind, along with deep and precise concentration, is essential in this practice.

This Samatha retreat will center on Mindfulness of Breathing (Anapanasati), as taught by the Kanni Method. Mindfulness of Breathing meditation, outlined in the Anapanasati Sutta (MN 118), serves as a fundamental step toward reaching Nibbana, which is the freedom from all forms of suffering. Recent empirical studies suggest that practicing Mindfulness of Breathing can improve physical health, alleviate anxiety and stress, and promote overall mental well-being. Thus, it supports not only physical and mental well-being but also spiritual wellbeing.

In the first three days of the retreat, meditators will learn the counting method for practicing Mindfulness of Breathing, which is the first step of Anapanasati. The Kanni Method focuses on achieving a state of absorption and one-pointness by clearly recognizing and counting the in-breath (only).

The next three-four days will focus on the brightness (nimitta) and healing one’s disease in the body. The following three to four days will shift attention to experiencing brightness (Nimitta) and healing one’s diseases. Some participants may confront the unpleasant aspects of the body (Ashubha).

Finally, the last three days willtransition to Vipassana meditation whereas some may continue with Samatha meditation.

Benefits:

• You can experience a quick attainment of deep concentration (upajara-samadhi) within a short time, without much tiredness and intense effort.

• You will gain a deeper understanding of the Theravada Buddhist approach to Mindfulness of Breathing meditation through guidance from a Burmese teacher.

• This method will enhance your Vipassana practice, leading to noticeable improvements.

• You will also experience the body’s inherent foulness, which can help you cultivate wisdom and lessen attachments.

• Additionally, you will come to grasp the concepts of impermanence, suffering, and the no-self natures of both body and mind.

 Brief Information about Retreat:

• Silent practice is strongly recommended although it is not a silent retreat.

• Walking meditation is a compulsory because it supports a faster development of concentration and wisdom.

• Daily interview (individual) with teacher is recommended.

• One Dhamma talk by Sayalay will be delivered every day.