An Exploration of the Madhupindika or “Honey Ball” Sutta

Leader: Padmadharini
Saturday, June 24th, 2023
10 am - 4 pm EDT
In person at Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County, Yardley Friends Meetinghouse
65 N Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067

Event Description:

The theme of the retreat will be the Madhupindika or “Honey Ball” Sutta—the discourse of how mental proliferation and views arise, lead to conflict, and how being present and mindful can reduce inner and outer conflict.

This day retreat includes an hour-long lunch break.

Please bring your own lunch. 

There are kitchen facilities for keeping food cold or heating it up. Hot water, tea, and snacks will be available.

Agenda:

The day will be spacious, with a combination of silence, meditation, instruction, and  exploration of the steps the Buddha recommends to avoid the conflict arising from proliferating thoughts.

About the Leader:

Padmadharini is a courageous and dedicated meditation practitioner. She has attended around 3 years of cumulative meditation retreats, during which she has tried out various approaches to insight. She is trained and educated in modalities that support going deeper in meditation. This includes her training as a Chaplain, training as a coach, training in mindfulness courses and in focusing and somatic work.

Course Registration:

Complete the Google Form below.

Payment:

This event is hosted by the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County.

Please go to this link to send your registration donation of $40 to the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County via PayPal. In your PayPal payment, fill out the note field with "June 24th Retreat.”

Your spot will only be reserved once payment has been made. Alternatively, you can submit your donation to the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County via cash or check in person when visiting the sangha prior to the retreat. Please contact the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County if you need a scholarship to attend.