SMC Meditation Retreat

SMC Meditation Retreat 1 August to 31 August 2010 Conducted by Venerable Sayadaw U Rajinda

We are pleased to announce Satipatthana Meditation Centre will be organising its first stay-in (Vipassana) Meditation Retreat conducted by Venerable Sayadaw U Rajinda as follows:

Retreat Information:

Meditation Teacher	Venerable Sayadaw U Rajinda
Retreat Date	1 August – 31 August 2010  The Centre will be opened for meditation for the above period. Interested yogis can choose the days to suit their schedule with a minimum stay of 3 days.
Venue	Satipatthana Meditation Centre  40 Jalan Malu-Malu,  Sembawang Springs Estate
Medium of Instruction	English / Burmese
Cost	Free
Registration/ Guidelines	Five rounds of application : by 28 July, 4, 11, 18 & 25 Aug 2010.  Please email application form to smc.retreat@gmail.com by 7 July, 14 July & 21 July 2010.  Pls click here for  1) Application form  2) Retreat Information ( In English )  3) Retreat Information ( In Burmese )  4) Rules and Regulations ( In English )  5) Rules and Regulations ( In Burmese )
Contact person	Zaw Moe San / Kang Siew Hua
Email	smc.retreat@gmail.com

Yogis and well wishers are welcome to sponsor food and utilities.

REGISTER NOW! Places are limited.

• Yogis must be able to abide by the meditation rules of the Centre.

• Must commit to at least 3 continuous days of meditation.

• Due to limited number of places available, please bear in mind that your cancellation could deprive someone of a place.

• In case you need to withdraw due to unforeseen circumstances, please inform the in‐charge immediately.

• Those who wish to register for meditation sessions, please complete the attached form and email to smc.retreat@gmail.com

• The completed application forms can be in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

• Please indicate clearly the start and end dates of your meditation session(s).

• Successful applicants will be informed by email and SMS on the 26 May 2010 or 5 June 2010.

• For donation of food, refreshments etc., please contact Daw Kyu Kyu Hline at 97996503.

• In order to offset the extra cost of usage of utilities by the yogis, donations of any amount are welcome. Donations can be made using prescribed envelopes with yellow labels at the centre.

Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu

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SMC Meditation Retreat: 13-20 Jun 09 conducted by Venerable Sayadaw U Rajinda

Dear Brothers & Sisters-in-the-Dhamma,

We are pleased to announce SMC will be organising an 8-Day Insight (Vipassana) Meditation Retreat conducted by Venerable Sayadaw U Rajinda as follows:

Retreat Information:

Date:	13 June (Sat) – 20 June (Sat) 2009
Venue:	Santisukharama Hermitage, Kota Tinggi , Malaysia
Medium of Instruction:	English / Burmese
Cost:	S$120 for 8-day retreat (covers food, lodging & transport)
Contact HP:	81265438 (Please SMS)
Registration Closing Date:	30 May 2009

Note:
Food and Transport Sponsors for the retreat are most welcome.
(i) Food Sponsors: S$40 per donor name for breakfast. S$60 per donor name for lunch
(ii) Transport Sponsors: Any amount is welcome.

Any leftover donation will be contributed towards the Santisukharama retreat centre, Sangha four requisites and SMC Building fund.
Please send donation
(a) via cheque payable to ‘Satipatthana Meditation Centre’ and post it to 40 Jalan Malu-Malu, Singapore 769657 or
(b) in cash using the provided blue envelopes at SMC before 7 June 09.
We welcome you to participate in these meritorious deeds. Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

REGISTER NOW! Places are limited to 40 yogis.
Priority will be given to members and supporters/Upathambhaka of SMC.
To register, please SMS/ email your full name, HP, IC number, and email your completed application before 30 May 2009.
For queries / retreat sponsorship, please sms / email sati_patthana@yahoo.com.sg

Important Information for Retreat:

- Retreat Information

- Retreat Rules and Instructions for Yogis

- Retreat Application form

We welcome you to join us in the retreat. Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

"Better than a hundred years in the life of an ignorant person who has no control over his senses, is a day in the life of a wise man who cultivates Tranquillity and Insight Development Practice. "
- Dhammapada verse 111.

With Metta,
Satipatthana Meditation Centre
http://www.smcmeditation.org/

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Monthly Group Meditation Session

Group Meditation Session will be on every last week Sunday of the month, 8.30 am to 5 pm.  All are welcome to join us in the group meditation session. Lunch will be provided. Please register at the notice board in SMC.