Shamatha and Vipassana
Shamatha and Vipassana are the foundation of all meditation practice. Even the Silent Illumination and the Huato Chan are based on Shamatha and Vipassana. Venerable Guo Goang will expound on what Shamatha and Vipassana are, how to practice them, and why they are the foundation of all practices.
Schedule as shown on the image above. Free vegetarian lunch will be served on Saturday and Sunday from 12:30-1:30pm.
About Ven. Guo Goang:
Venerable Guo Goang was ordained in 1990 and received Dharma transmission from Chan Master Sheng Yen in 2005. She went for a solitary retreat in 2013 and returned to Dharma Drum Mountain as the Deputy Abbot in 2019. She currently is a senior teacher at the Chan Meditation Center, New York City.
Registration:
Note: Registration is full and closed.
Click here to register for this event. The registration includes a vegetarian lunch. The event is free, and your generous donation is warmly welcomed.
Check-in:
Check-in on Friday begins at 5:30pm. Check-in on Saturday and Sunday begins at 9:30 am.
Etiquette:
Shoes are not allowed inside of the Chan Hall (but can remain in the lobby, of course). For your comfort, we recommend loose, comfortable clothing and clean socks. We advise no jewelry (wedding bands are fine) or constricting stockings. You may remove your socks during the meditation sessions; meditations are traditionally done barefoot.
Please be mindful that the retreat is a scent-free event and avoid the use of perfume and/or cologne the day of retreat.
If you have any questions, please email Iris Wang: iwang123@yahoo.com.