5/23-27, 2026

application ends on 5/16

Brahmavihara (Sublime Abodes) and Apramaṇa (Immeasurable Mind) Meditation Retreat

Instruction Language: English
Prerequisite: none, all levels of practitioners are welcome
First-time Participant: Please click here to review what you should expect at our retreats

5/23 3 PM Check-in | 5/27 12 PM Conclusion | 5/27 2-4 PM Post-retreat teatime social

This retreat introduces the four Brahmavihara meditations taught by the Buddha: loving-kindness (mettā), compassion (karuṇā), appreciative joy (muditā), and equanimity (upekkhā). These four practices form a complete system of meditation training for developing concentration (samadhi) and absorption (jhāna). Participants will be guided systematically in expanding the mind in all directions through Brahmavihara practice, leading to the development of Immeasurable Mind Concentration (apramaṇa citto samādhi).

Each of the four Brahmavihara supports the mind in a distinct way. Loving-kindness develops goodwill. Compassion responds wisely to suffering. Appreciative joy (muditā) serves as an antidote to unhappiness and jealousy. Equanimity strengthens balance and steadiness of mind. Together, these four practices help remove ill will, harmful intentions, and disturbed mental states, while strengthening clarity and stability of mind. Each of them can be cultivated as a basis for developing concentration (samadhi) and absorption (jhāna), and they provide an important foundation for further development of insight meditation (vipassana).

The cultivation of the Brahmavihara was strongly recommended by the Buddha, especially for lay practitioners, because these practices are greatly beneficial for oneself, for family life, and for harmony within the wider community. The Buddha also taught that the practice of the Brahmavihara is the most excellent way to accumulate merit and serves as a foundation for the cultivation of the Perfections (pāramitā).

At Amata Meditation Center, Brahmavihara Concentration meditation is taught as an essential classical training preserved in the early Buddhist tradition and as an important foundation for deeper meditation practice. Participants will receive clear step by step instruction that can continue to support their meditation after the retreat.

This retreat is suitable for beginners who wish to learn these techniques in a systematic way, and for experienced practitioners who would like to refine their jhāna training and stabilize Immeasurable Mind Concentration (apramaṇa citto samādhi). Participants will also have opportunities for questions and answers with Ven. Dr. Dhammadipa Sak almost every day during the retreat to support their meditation practice.

四梵住三昧（Brahmavihāra）與無量心三昧（Apramaṇacitto samādhi）禪修營

教授語言：英文
參加資格：新舊學員皆可
5月23日 下午3點報到
5月27日 中午12點圓滿
5月27日 下午2–4點 禪後茶會交流

本禪修營介紹佛陀所教導的四無量心定禪修法：慈（mettā）、悲（karuṇā）、喜（muditā）、捨（upekkhā）。此四種修習構成一套完整的禪修訓練系統，可培養定（samādhi）並進一步發展禪那（jhāna）。學員將依循次第學習如何將心量向十方逐步擴展，進而培養無量心三昧（apramaṇa citto samādhi）。

四無量心各自具有不同的修行作用。慈能培養善意與友善心。悲能正確面對與回應眾生之苦。喜能對治不快樂與嫉妒之心。捨能培養心的平衡與穩定。此四種修習共同能去除瞋害與不善意向，調伏擾動不安之心，並增強內心的清明與安定。每一種無量心皆可作為培養定（samadhi）與禪那（jhāna）的基礎，同時亦能成為進一步修習內觀（vipassana）的重要基礎。

四無量心的修習，是佛陀特別鼓勵在家修行者培養的重要法門之一，不但有益於個人修行，也有助於家庭和諧與社會安定。同時佛陀亦開示，修習四無量心是積集廣大功德的重要方法，並作為培養波羅蜜（pāramitā）的主要基礎。

醍醐寺（Amata Meditation Center）依據早期佛教傳統教授四無量心禪修，視其為所有修行者的重要基礎訓練之一，亦是進一步深入禪修的重要準備。本禪修營將提供清楚而有次第的指導，使學員於禪修營結束後仍可持續穩定修習。

本禪修營適合希望有系統學習四無量心修習方法的初學者，也適合希望進一步提升禪那修習並穩定無量心三昧（apramaṇa citto samādhi）的進階修行者。禪修期間並安排每日與法曜法師問答交流時間，以協助學員解決修行上的問題並深化禪修經驗。

7/03-05,
2026

application ends on 6/26

三昧禪三

教授語言：中文 | 參加資格：新舊學員皆可 | 首次參加學員：請點此查看本院禪修氛圍

7/3 9 AM 報到 | 7/5 5 PM 圓滿

這門為期三天的課程非常適合想要體驗禪修，但無法投入整整一週的學員。課程著重於培養三昧（定力），這有助於減輕壓力、緩解焦慮、提升專注力，並為其他禪修實踐奠定基礎。

課程時間為每日上午 9:00 至下午 5:00，提供午餐，住宿可應需求安排。參加活動須報名。

9/05-12,
2026

application opens in early July 2026

Sixteen Phases (soḷasākāra) of Mindfulness of Breathing (ānāpānasati)

Instruction Language: English
Prerequisite: none, all levels of practitioners are welcome.
First-time Participant: Please click here to review what you should expect at our retreats

9/05 3 PM Check-in | 9/12 12 PM Conclusion | 9/12 2-4 PM Post-retreat teatime social

This seven day meditation retreat introduces the complete training of the sixteen phases (soḷaākāra) of Mindfulness of Breathing (ānāpānasati), a classical meditation system taught by the Buddha that leads step by step from simple awareness of breathing to deep concentration (jhāna) and insight (vipassanā).

Unlike many meditation methods that emphasize either tranquility (samatha) or insight (vipassanā) separately, the sixteen phases of anapanasati integrate both within a single continuous path of practice. Through this systematic training, participants learn how to calm the body, stabilize the mind, and gradually develop direct understanding of impermanence (aniccā), unsatisfactoriness (dukkha), and non self (anatta) through careful observation of each breath.

The practice unfolds through four contemplations (anupassanā): contemplation of body (kāya), feelings (vedanā), mind (citta), and mental objects (dhammā). These correspond directly to the Four Foundations of Mindfulness (satipatthana), ensuring that the whole range of human experience is included in the meditation training. In this way, participants receive guidance in a complete and balanced approach to meditation grounded in early Buddhist teaching.

Throughout the retreat, meditators will be guided step by step in developing stable attention on the breath, calming bodily formations, refining awareness of feeling and mind, and gradually cultivating insight into the nature of experience. This systematic approach supports both the pacification of mental defilements (kilesa) and the weakening of the fetters (samyojana), while establishing a strong foundation for both concentration and wisdom.

This retreat is suitable for both beginners who wish to establish a clear meditation method and experienced practitioners who would like to deepen their understanding of the classical sixteen phase structure of anapanasati. Participants will learn how to apply the practice in a practical and sustainable way that can continue beyond the retreat.

七日《入出息念十六行相》（soḷasākāra ānāpānasati）禪修營
由 法曜法師 （Ven. Dr. Dhammadipa Sak） 指導

本七日禪修營將介紹佛陀所教導的完整《入出息念十六行相》（soḷasākāra ānāpānasati）修習次第。此一經典禪修系統，引導修行者由最初的覺知呼吸，逐步發展至深度定力如禪定（jhāna）以及觀智（vipassanā）。

不同於許多僅偏重止（samatha）或僅偏重觀（vipassanā）的修行方法，《十六行相/特勝》將止與觀自然統攝於同一條完整而連續的修行道路之中。透過此一有系統的訓練，學員將學習如何調伏身行以安定其心而得定，並於每一次呼吸之中逐步培養對無常（aniccā）、苦（dukkha）、無我（anatta）的慧觀與正念。

《十六行相》修習依四種隨觀（anupassanā）而展開，即身隨觀（kāya）、受隨觀（vedanā）、心隨觀（citta）、法隨觀（dhammā）。此四者正對應於四念住（satipatthana），確保整體身心經驗皆納入修行範圍之中。因此，學員將獲得一套根源於早期佛教經典、完整而平衡的安般禪修方法。

於禪修期間，學員將依次學習如何建立穩定的呼吸覺知，調伏身行，細緻觀察受、心與法，逐步培養對諸法實相的觀察能力。此一循序漸進的方法，不僅能夠調伏煩惱（kilesa），亦能削弱乃至斷除結使（samyojana），同時建立定與慧雙運並進的穩固基礎。

本禪修營適合希望建立正確安般禪修方法的初學者，也適合希望深入理解《入出息念十六行相》完整修習架構的進階修行者。

10/10-12,
2026

application opens in mid August 2026

3-Day Meditation Retreat

Instruction Language: English
Prerequisite: none, all levels of practitioners are welcome
First-time Participant: Please click here to review what you should expect at our retreats

10/10 9 AM Check-in  |  10/12 5 PM Conclusion

This 3-day course is ideal for individuals who want to experience a meditation retreat but are unable to commit to a full week-long immersion. The program focuses on cultivating samadhi (concentration), which can help reduce stress, ease anxiety, boost productivity, and lay the groundwork for other meditation practices.

The course runs daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Lunch is provided, and lodging is available upon request. Registration is required.

11/21-28,
2026

application opens in late September 2026

Satipatthana Meditation Retreat

Instruction Language: English
Prerequisite: Prior attendance of at least two Brahmavihara retreats

11/21 3 PM Check-in | 11/28 12 PM Conclusion | 11/28 2-4 PM Post-retreat teatime social

“There is one direct path for the purification of beings, for the overcoming of sorrow and lamentation, for the disappearance of pain and distress, for the attainment of the right method, and for the realization of Nibbana. This is namely the practice of the four establishments of mindfulness.” (DN 22: Mahasatipatthana Sutta)

Satipatthāna (four establishments of mindfulness), also known as Vipassanā or Insight Meditation, is the practice of establishing right mindfulness on the four aspects of body, feeling, mind, and dharma. Through this practice one understands the nature of arising and passing away, impermanence, dukkha, and non-self. Through this realization one can be liberated from distress and rebirths, and attain sainthood.  

四念住禪八

教授語言：英文 | 參加資格：最少參加過兩次四無量心禪修

11/21 3 PM 報到 | 11/28 12 PM 圓滿 | 11/28 2-4 PM 茶會交流

佛言：「為了眾生的清靜、為了愁悲的超越、為了苦憂的離去、為了真理的獲得、為了涅槃的作證，有一直通道，此即是四念住。」《長部第二十二經：大念住經》

四念住，亦稱毘婆舍那，為佛教的根本修行方法，指從身、受、心、法四個面向建立正知，明瞭生滅、無常、苦、及無我的本質，斷除煩惱解脫，並能親身體證聖果之味。

12/19-26,
2026

application opens in late October 2026

Brahmavihara (Sublime Abodes) and Apramaṇa (Immeasurable Mind) Meditation Retreat

Instruction Language: English
Prerequisite: none, all levels of practitioners are welcome
First-time Participant: Click here to learn what to expect at our retreats

12/19 3 PM Check-in | 12/26 12 PM Conclusion | 12/26 2-4 PM Post-retreat teatime social

This retreat introduces the four Brahmavihara meditations taught by the Buddha: loving-kindness (mettā), compassion (karuṇā), appreciative joy (muditā), and equanimity (upekkhā). These four practices form a complete system of meditation training for developing concentration (samadhi) and absorption (jhāna). Participants will be guided systematically in expanding the mind in all directions through Brahmavihara practice, leading to the development of Immeasurable Mind Concentration (apramaṇa citto samādhi).

Each of the four Brahmavihara supports the mind in a distinct way. Loving-kindness develops goodwill. Compassion responds wisely to suffering. Appreciative joy (muditā) serves as an antidote to unhappiness and jealousy. Equanimity strengthens balance and steadiness of mind. Together, these four practices help remove ill will, harmful intentions, and disturbed mental states, while strengthening clarity and stability of mind. Each of them can be cultivated as a basis for developing concentration (samadhi) and absorption (jhāna), and they provide an important foundation for further development of insight meditation (vipassana).

The cultivation of the Brahmavihara was strongly recommended by the Buddha, especially for lay practitioners, because these practices are greatly beneficial for oneself, for family life, and for harmony within the wider community. The Buddha also taught that the practice of the Brahmavihara is the most excellent way to accumulate merit and serves as a foundation for the cultivation of the Perfections (pāramitā).

At Amata Meditation Center, Brahmavihara Concentration meditation is taught as an essential classical training preserved in the early Buddhist tradition and as an important foundation for deeper meditation practice. Participants will receive clear step by step instruction that can continue to support their meditation after the retreat.

This retreat is suitable for beginners who wish to learn these techniques in a systematic way, and for experienced practitioners who would like to refine their jhāna training and stabilize Immeasurable Mind Concentration (apramaṇa citto samādhi). Participants will also have opportunities for questions and answers with Ven. Dr. Dhammadipa Sak almost every day during the retreat to support their meditation practice.

四梵住三昧（Brahmavihāra）與無量心三昧（Apramaṇacitto samādhi）禪修營

教授語言：英文
參加資格：新舊學員皆可
5月23日 下午3點報到
5月27日 中午12點圓滿
5月27日 下午2–4點 禪後茶會交流

本禪修營介紹佛陀所教導的四無量心定禪修法：慈（mettā）、悲（karuṇā）、喜（muditā）、捨（upekkhā）。此四種修習構成一套完整的禪修訓練系統，可培養定（samādhi）並進一步發展禪那（jhāna）。學員將依循次第學習如何將心量向十方逐步擴展，進而培養無量心三昧（apramaṇa citto samādhi）。

四無量心各自具有不同的修行作用。慈能培養善意與友善心。悲能正確面對與回應眾生之苦。喜能對治不快樂與嫉妒之心。捨能培養心的平衡與穩定。此四種修習共同能去除瞋害與不善意向，調伏擾動不安之心，並增強內心的清明與安定。每一種無量心皆可作為培養定（samadhi）與禪那（jhāna）的基礎，同時亦能成為進一步修習內觀（vipassana）的重要基礎。

四無量心的修習，是佛陀特別鼓勵在家修行者培養的重要法門之一，不但有益於個人修行，也有助於家庭和諧與社會安定。同時佛陀亦開示，修習四無量心是積集廣大功德的重要方法，並作為培養波羅蜜（pāramitā）的主要基礎。

醍醐寺（Amata Meditation Center）依據早期佛教傳統教授四無量心禪修，視其為所有修行者的重要基礎訓練之一，亦是進一步深入禪修的重要準備。本禪修營將提供清楚而有次第的指導，使學員於禪修營結束後仍可持續穩定修習。

本禪修營適合希望有系統學習四無量心修習方法的初學者，也適合希望進一步提升禪那修習並穩定無量心三昧（apramaṇa citto samādhi）的進階修行者。禪修期間並安排每日與法曜法師問答交流時間，以協助學員解決修行上的問題並深化禪修經驗。