Centre for the investigation of consciousness
DHAMMAVICAYA
A space for permanent residence of Buddhist monks, open to all who wish to study meditation and the Buddhist teachings.
Friends, we are pleased to present a unique project - Dhammavichaya. This place will become a home in the Moscow region for Buddhist monks and a center for laypeople who want to touch the practice of meditation, ask questions to teachers and study Buddhist philosophy in depth. "Dhammavichaya" translates as "exploring reality", which is the main goal of the project - to create a space for deep, unbiased study of the mind and reality under the guidance of experienced mentors.
The center will be open for retreats, lectures and individual practice. We plan that up to 15 people will be able to stay there at the same time, including monks and laypeople who are undergoing long-term retreats. In the future, there will be a large retreat center for 50 people, which will make the practice available to even more people.
The center will be open for retreats, lectures and individual practice. We plan that up to 15 people will be able to stay there at the same time, including monks and laypeople who are undergoing long-term retreats. In the future, there will be a large retreat center for 50 people, which will make the practice available to even more people.
Structure and Principles
The heart of the center will be the area set aside for Buddhist monks and nuns, where Russian-speaking bhikkhus will be able to develop their practice and share its benefits with the lay community.
There will also be accommodations for laypeople attending personal retreats. In the future, the center will serve as a platform for group retreats and meditation courses led by experienced teachers. These programs will be based on voluntary donations and will be available to all participants interested in practicing.
There will also be accommodations for laypeople attending personal retreats. In the future, the center will serve as a platform for group retreats and meditation courses led by experienced teachers. These programs will be based on voluntary donations and will be available to all participants interested in practicing.
- Where?The center will be located in an environmentally friendly area, away from the noise of large cities and roads, but within easy transport reach.
- How big?The center will be able to accommodate up to 40-50 participants in meditation courses, as well as coordinators, teachers, administration, employees, and individual practitioners. The meditation hall, dining room, and common areas will be designed to accommodate at least 50 people.
- Not CommercialThe Centre should not be associated with commercial activities, selling of goods and services on it's territory should be banned. It's existence should depend on voluntary contributions.
Investigation of Consciousness
Since time immemorial, people from different countries and eras have been asking questions about the human psyche and mind: from ancient philosophers to Eastern yogis, from Western thinkers to modern psychologists and scientists. The Buddhist teachings, which have been around for over 2,500 years, are one of the most influential traditions of studying the human mind. Buddhism provides timeless guidance on how to embark on the path of self-discovery and self-improvement, cultivate wisdom and tranquility, connect with others, and lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. The Dhammavichaya Center will be a place for everyone to study and practice Buddhist methods of mind development.
