Centre for the investigation of consciousness
DHAMMAVICAYA
VIHARA
VIHARA
A place for permanent residence of Buddhist monks, which will provide opportunities for laypeople to come for retreats, training seminars and independent practice.
Dear friends, we are excited to announce a unique project — the construction of DhammaVicaya Vihara. This will be a home for Buddhist monks and a center for lay practitioners wishing to explore meditation, engage with teachers, and deepen their understanding of Buddhist philosophy.
The name "Dhammavichaya Vihara" was given by the world famous teacher Ajahn Sumedho. "Dhammavichaya" translates as "exploring reality", which is the main goal of the project — to create a space for a deep, unbiased study of the mind and reality under the guidance of experienced Buddhist mentors.
The Vihara will be open for retreats, lectures, and individual practice. We envision it accommodating up to 15 residents simultaneously for extended retreats. Monks Ajahn Nyanadassano and Dhamma Choto Bhikkhu are already committed to spending part of the year at the Vihara to offer their guidance to all who seek it.
In the future, a retreat center capable of hosting at least 50 practitioners will be built adjacent to the Vihara, making Buddhist practice even more accessible to a wider audience.
The name "Dhammavichaya Vihara" was given by the world famous teacher Ajahn Sumedho. "Dhammavichaya" translates as "exploring reality", which is the main goal of the project — to create a space for a deep, unbiased study of the mind and reality under the guidance of experienced Buddhist mentors.
The Vihara will be open for retreats, lectures, and individual practice. We envision it accommodating up to 15 residents simultaneously for extended retreats. Monks Ajahn Nyanadassano and Dhamma Choto Bhikkhu are already committed to spending part of the year at the Vihara to offer their guidance to all who seek it.
In the future, a retreat center capable of hosting at least 50 practitioners will be built adjacent to the Vihara, making Buddhist practice even more accessible to a wider audience.
Structure and Principles
Centre "Dhammavicaya" will be a place for meditation courses and retreats led by experienced teachers. They will be free of charge, which will allow people from all walks of life to learn and practice Buddhist virtues and meditation. The Centre will be supported by voluntary donations from the participants of courses and other philanthropists. Part of the territory will be designated as a Sangha Sanctuary, where monks and nuns can take up residence.
- Where?The Centre should be in the countryside, away from industrial areas, busy roads and noisy cities. At the same time, it needs to be accessible by public transport.
- How big?It should be able to accommodate 40 to 50 participants of a meditation course, helpers, teachers, administration, perhaps some workers and people on self-retreat. Meditation Hall and Dining Area should be able to take about 50 people at once.
- 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
The nature of human psyche, human mind, has been a subject of people's curiosity in all times and continents. It has been approached by ancient philosophers, yogis and mystics, by Western thinkers and modern scientists. One of the most developed and trusted traditions of study of human mind is in the teachings of the Buddha, which contains timeless, universal instructions for exploring consciousness. If followed through, this path of self-investigation leads to the development of wisdom and contentment, to harmonious and meaningful life in the world.
