VH is pleased to announce a unique first for our program:

Buddhist Psychology (Abhidhamma) Lecture Series & Practical (Vipassana) Instruction

July 25 - July 31, 2009 (Registration deadline is July 17th)

Grahame White and Daw Agganyani
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Abhidhamma — the “higher teachings” of the Buddha — is a systematic, logical, and applicable analysis and synthesis of the reality of a human being and the functioning of the mind. Often referred to as Buddhist psychology or philosophy, it offers a comprehensive vision of the totality of experienced reality, a vision marked by extensiveness of range, systematic completeness, and analytical precision.

Abhidhamma is like a mind-map. Being able to read it, we will find the way to freedom easier and will arrive quicker and safer at our goal. Abhidhamma also fits well with the practice of Insight (Vipassana) meditation. Virtually all Buddhists recognize the profound significance of Abhidhamma and can benefit from its teachings.

We are fortunate to have Samaneri Daw Agganyani, an experienced Abhidhamma teacher and meditation practitioner, as our lecturer. Daw Agganyani is a German Theravada nun and student of Sayadaw Dr. U Nandamala, founder of the Dhammavijjalaya Centre for Buddhist Studies in Burma. Daw Agganyani teaches Abhidhamma studies in Europe and will be available for questions and discussion (in English).

The series will be preceded by a free public lecture by Daw Agganyani

Fri., July 24, 7-9pm Free Public lecture at Buddhist Studies Center.

Lecture and meditation series:

Sat.-Sun. July 25-26, 9am-5pm Weekend (non-residential) retreat at Palolo Zen Center, with lectures by Daw Agganyani and Vipassana meditation practice led by Graham White.

Mon.-Fri., July 27-31, 7-9pm Lectures by Daw Agganyani at Buddhist Studies Center.

Mon.-Fri., July 27-31, 9am-noon Optional Vipassana meditation practice led by Grahame White and discussion with Daw Agganyani. Held at local private residence.

Cost: $140** for lecture series and optional meditation sittings (pre-registration required).

**Due to the sequential nature of the Abhidhamma lectures full registration is required. 

Registration deadline is July 17th. Click here to register now, or you may send a check to:

Vipassana Hawaii
PO Box 551681
Kapa'au HI 96755

For more information Contact VipassanaHawaii.org - (866) 493-7101

Buddhist Studies Center
1436 University Ave.

The Studies Center is just makai(oceanside) of University and Dole St. Parking is available up University Ave or accross the street in the UH Music Building parking on Dole. Click here for map.

Palolo Zen Center
2747 Waimao Rd

The Zen Center is in the back of Palolo Valley with free parking on site. Click here for map.