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SUMMARY:Monthly Program (Sponsorship: Nilantha W. & Vindya, Sanjaya & Inoka K.)
DESCRIPTION:Inner Peace through Meditation and Yoga\nDhamma Talk & Day of Mindfulness\nwith Bhante Rahula\n\nat Cleveland Buddhist Vihara,\n1695 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron, OH 44320\n \nMindfulness is a mental training practice that helps us slow down racing thoughts, become aware of habitual behaviors, and cultivate greater presence in our daily lives. Research has shown that mindfulness can reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, and lower blood pressure.\nIn the Buddhist tradition, mindfulness is also a path for developing insight into the true nature of life and nurturing compassion for all living beings.\nThis one-day retreat will integrate mindfulness meditation in sitting, standing, and walking postures, along with gentle yoga stretches to support sustained awareness of body and mind. The program will include basic meditation instructions, guided practices, and Dhamma talks on Inner Peace and overcoming challenges in meditation.\nDhamma Talk:\nSaturday 22nd November 2025 at 6:30 pm\nRetreat:\nSunday 23rd  November 2025\nFrom 8:30 am to 5:00 pm\nRetreat is open to practitioners of all levels.\nLunch and refreshments will be served.\nRegistration is required for this retreat. The program is donation-based, and your contributions to help cover expenses and support the Cleveland Buddhist Vihara are deeply appreciated.\nSpace and seats are limited. Please sign up here\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4EAFA62FA2FC1-59989409-inner#/\n \nTeacher:\nBhante Yogavacara Rahula is a senior Buddhist monk and meditation teacher. Born in Southern California, he traveled along the hippie trail to India, where his spiritual journey eventually led him to Sri Lanka and the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. He ordained as a novice monk in 1975. With many years of experience in both communal and solitary meditation practice, Bhante Rahula has become a respected teacher in the field of mindfulness and insight meditation.\n\nAfter returning to the United States, he assisted Bhante Henepola Gunaratana in establishing the Bhavana Society Forest Monastery in High View, West Virginia, where he served as vice-abbot from 1986 to 2010. He currently serves as the director and guiding teacher of the Lion of Wisdom Meditation Center near Damascus, Maryland, where he regularly leads retreats integrating yoga breathing and exercise with vipassana.\n\n\nProgram Schedule \nAM\n8:30 – 9:00:  Observance of Precepts & Chanting/Recitation\n\n9:00 – 9:45 – Basic Instructions on Meditation\n9:45 – 11.15 – Sitting Meditation followed by standing\nand walking\n11:15 – 11:30 – Buddha Pooja\n11:30 – 12:30 – Dana and lunch for all participants\n\nPM\n12:30-1:00 – Cleaning & Break\n1:00-1:30 –  Further Guidance and Q & A\n1:30: 2:15 – Walking meditation\n2:15-3:00 – Sitting meditation\n3:00-3:15 – Tea Break\n3:15-4:00 – Yoga Postures and Stretches\n4:00-5:00 – Dhamma Talk and Q & A\n5:00-5:30 – Dedication of Merits and Conclusion\n5:00-6:00 – Cleaning\n
URL:https://clevelandbuddhistvihara.org/events/monthly-program-sponsorship-nilantha-w-vindya-sanjaya-inoka-k/
LOCATION:1695 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron, OH 44320
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