During a children’s or teens' course, kids learn how to practice Anapana (awareness of respiration) along with the five “promises” (precepts). Young people who have started practicing Anapana have realized many benefits. Their ability to concentrate becomes enhanced, their memory gets sharper, their ability to comprehend a subject improves and they become calmer. In general, they feel they have a practical tool to use in the face of any type of adversity or challenge.
The course has been specifically designed for young people. They practice Anapana with guided instructions in the meditation hall for periods of up to 30 minutes. These sessions are interspersed with story and discussion sessions, break periods, and games and art activities throughout the day.
There will be a one-day children's course in Portland, OR on Sunday, June 8th. Download an application packet, and return it to the address on the form (not to the center).
New! There will be a one-day children's course in Missoula, MT on Saturday, June 14th. Download an application packet, and return it to the address on the form (not to the center).
There will be a weekend course for 13-16 year-olds at Dhamma Kuñja from July 11-13, 2008. A course for 8-12 year-olds will take place Aug. 16-7, 2008. You can download an application packet for the teens' course or the children's course, or have one sent to you by mail or fax.
Adults who have completed a ten-day course can apply to volunteer during the children's and teens' courses. Help is needed in the kitchen, as well as with leading activities for the children.
Check out the pictures from the July 2003 children's course.
Contact us:
Northwest Vipassana Center
445 Gore Rd.
Onalaska, WA 98570
Center Management:
Phone: 360-978-5434
Fax: 360-978-5433
| Registration:
Seattle: 206-508-1489
Olympia: 360-350-1985
Portland: 503-573-1232
Fax: 360-242-5988
registration@kunja.dhamma.org |
