Mental Detoxification & Relaxation at Wat Mongkolratanaram,Tampa

The Meditation Workshop at Wat Mongkolratanaram, Tampa, FL.
January 23, 2010
The Council of the Thai Bhikkhus in the U.S.A.
Led by Ven.Phrakrusrividesdhammakun
Ven.Phramaha Anake Anekasi

The Benefit of Meditation

- Meditations is good for all human being for their mental and mind development.
- Meditations is the way to train our minds to develop insight and wisdom.
- Meditations is the way to clear and to purify our mind form impurities.
- Meditation is the way to help meditation practitioners to have calm and a peaceful mind.
- Meditation is the source of serenity and a real happiness.
- Meditation is the way to train our minds to be free from all kinds of mental defile mental such as hatred, selfish desire, greed, and ignorance.


RULES AND DISCIPLINES FOR PARTICIPANTS

1. Follow the five precepts.
2. There will be no communications between participants except during Conversations with the monks. If truly necessary, written messages on papers are allowed. Questions and Inquiries for the monks are also done in this manner.
3. Be particularly mindful and observe all your actions: walking, sitting, standing, or lying down.
4. Be considerate with restrooms, and keep them clean.
5. Be modest, and be careful not to criticize others. Examine yourself 90 percent of the time, and examine others 10 percent of the time.
6. Participation in ALL scheduled activities is required.
7. There will be no smoking or any substance usage.
8. Eat lunch, with beverages in the afternoon.
9. Be mindful of your speeches and actions, making sure that they will not disturb others.
10. Keep the area clean.

* Please pay attention to the weather forecast. In case of severe weather, participants will be allowed to return home.



WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

1. Your personal items
2. Sitting mat or cushion
3. Any other appropriate items for the practice of Yoga
♦ Male participants must wear white outfits with white pants or a polite color.
♦ Female participants must wear white outfits or a polite color.