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General Retreat Information
Experience 10 Days of Blissful Brahmavihara Meditation in Malaysia
Join us for a transformative experience where Samatha (calm abiding) and Vipassana (insight meditation) techniques are beautifully integrated.
*MYR 450.00 per person for meals over 10 days
Payment Arrangement
You can send the registration fee of MYR 450 / HKD 798 to the following accounts:
- For Malaysia Participants:
Bank: Hong Leong Bank
Name: Teoh Hai Sim
A/C No: 18100172696
- For Hong Kong Participants:
Bank: Hang Seng Bank
Name: Wong Kit Yin Re Fung Hoi Yeung Ryan
A/C No.: 2080014927
Seats are limited! Kindly ensure your payment is made on or before 31 March. Late payments will be placed on the standby list, and your seat may be released to other participants.
Dana (Donation)
Optional donations to the master and the venue will be available on the 2nd last day of the retreat
Food
Enjoy simple and nutritious vegetarian meals provided throughout the retreat
Venue
BSF Retreat Centre 佛陀教育中心
Viriyachan International Center (Kuala Lumpur) 百丈山国际参禅中心 (吉隆坡)
Address:
P.T. 12622 Dusun Tekali, Kampung Sungai Tekali,
Jalan Sungai Tekali, 43100 Hulu Langat,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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GPS: 3.142090, 101.877686
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Waze: BSF Retreat Centre, Hulu Langat
Links for Location Map & Transportation Directions:
Dates
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Duration: 15–24 August 2025 (10-day Stay-in Retreat)
(Friday to the following Sunday) -
Check-in: Time to be confirmed.
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Eight Preceptors: Latest by 15 August (Friday) before 5:00 PM.
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Check-out: 24 August (Sunday) after lunch at 2:00 PM.
Eligibility
We welcome both males and females lay yogis (upāsaka & upāsikā).
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Eight Precepts: All participants are required to observe the Eight Precepts during the retreat.
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Ten Precepts: Those wishing to Go-Forth for temporary ordination as Samanera (novice monk) or Samaneri (novice nun) must observe Ten Precepts.
Guidance
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Meditation Teacher:
Ven. Obhasa Theri (also known as Ven. Samadhi). -
Language: English.
Daily Schedule
The program includes:
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Morning Homage: Salutation to the Triple Gems.
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Meditation Practices: Sitting, standing, and walking meditation.
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Daily Interview with the Teacher.
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Evening Dhamma Talk: Based on Sutta teachings relevant to the topic of the retreat.
Attire
Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that does not produce noise.
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Required Dress Code:
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White sleeved shirt.
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White long pants.
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Additional Information
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Note: All rules and regulations are subject to change as needed.
We look forward to welcoming you on this path of joy, serenity, and insight! May all beings be well and happy.
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF VENERABLE OBHĀSA THERI
Venerable Obhāsa is a Hong Kong born Bhikkhunī well trained in the Mahayana and the Theravada traditions.
Education related to Buddhism
@ Buddhist Tai Kwong Yuen Primary School, Hong Kong (1962-1967)
@ Yuan Kuang Buddhist College, Taiwan (2009-2011)
@ Ching Chueh Buddhist Shanga University (Taiwan Affiliate of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand) (2011-2013)
@ University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka - Master of Buddhist and Pali Studies (2013-2015)
@ The University of Hong Kong - Master of Buddhist Counselling Study (2020-2021)
@ University of Cambridge - Introduction to Emotional and Social Embodied Cognition (2022)
Higher Ordination Upasampadā
· Mahayana Upasampadā: Ling Quan Temple, Keelung City, Taiwan (2010)
· Theravada Upasampadā: Dekanduwala Bhikkhunī Training Centre, Horana, Sri Lanka (2015)
· Pabbajjā Master: Venerable Chang Huai
· Preceptor Master: Venerable Hsing Yun, Venerable Kirama Wimalajothi
· Dhammā Master: Venerable Vimalaramsi Thero
Meditation Practices and Teaching
· Zen Meditation: Seung Sahn Zen Master (International Kwan Um School of Zen)
· Zen Meditation: In the tradition of the Línjì school (Taiwan)
· Vipassanā Meditation：Thailand and Taiwan (in the tradition of the Sayagyi U Ba Khin)
· Brahmavihārās Meditation (in the tradition of the Suttavada)
· Spiritual Advisor and Meditation Teacher of the START Meditation Charity Foundation of Hong Kong
· Venerable actively teaches Mindfulness and Brahmavihārās meditation (using the START*/TWIM method) in Malaysia, UK, US. and China via online classes and physical meditation retreats.
* START is the acronym for Serene Tranquil Awakening Relax Technique.
Dana Contribution
1. For Dhamma Activity
We welcome your Dana contribution for this Dhamma activity, help to defray the cost of this Meditation Retreat. These include water, electricity, utilities.... etc. at the BSF Retreat Centre.
2. For Sangha-teacher's travelling expenses, airfares.
On the last day of the Retreat, there will be the Observant of six (6) Precepts, and Sharing Session with Ven. Obhasa after breakfast. The Retreatants can offer 'Ang Pow packet' onto a tray for the Teacher (Ven. Obhasa) as part of the contribution for the purchase of air-tickets.