Research Meditation Retreat
This Research Meditation Retreat is a three-day experiential journey designed to help practitioners see things as they really are, grounded in an understanding of the principles of cause and effect, impermanence, and the laws of nature.
Participants are gently guided to directly observe the law of cause and effect and impermanence. Under the guidance of Ajarn Hartanto Gunawan, the retreat offers a balanced program of formal meditation practice, Dhamma talks, mindful daily activities, and periods of silence and reflection.
Over the course of three days, participants will progress from understanding fundamental laws to being able to apply these insights to everyday life. This retreat provides a supportive and contemplative environment for both beginners and experienced practitioners who wish to deepen their practice with clarity, presence, and compassion.
Daily Schedule
Day 1 – Understand the Law of Cause and Effect, and Impermanence
09:00 – 09:30 Arrival & Refreshments
09:30 – 10:00 Opening Talk & Retreat Guidelines Introduction to Mindfulness and Research Meditation
10:00 – 10:20 Moment of Silence
10:20 – 12:00 Research Meditation: The Way To See and Understand Things As They Really Are Part I by Ajarn Hartanto Gunawan
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:00 Mindful Movement
14:00 – 15:30 Research Meditation: The Way To See and Understand Things As They Really Are Part II by Ajarn Hartanto Gunawan
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:00 – 16:00 Research Meditation Practice
16:00 – 17:30 Flower Arrangement Meditation
17:30 – 18:30 Personal Practice / Rest / Shower
18:30 – 19:30 Dinner (Mindful Eating)
19:00 – 20:00 Evening Sitting Meditation Observing sensations and mental states
20:00 – 21:00 Reflection
Day 2 – Understand “I” as who “I” really am
06:00 – 06:30 Sitting Meditation
06:30 – 07:30 Sweep leaves and Mindful Walking
07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast
08:30 – 09:30 Dhamma Talk Understanding impermanence through direct experience
09:30 – 11:30 ME 103 : Understand “I” as who “I” really am by Ajarn Hartanto
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch (Mindful Eating)
12:30 – 13:30 Mindful Coloring
13:30 – 15:30 ME 104 : What is life? By Ajarn Hartanto
15:30 – 16:00 Light Refreshments
16:00 – 17:00 Walking Meditation
17:00 – 18:00 Personal Practice / Rest / Shower
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner (Mindful Eating)
19:00 – 20:00 Evening Sitting Meditation Observing sensations and mental states
20:00 – 21:00 Reflection
Day 3 – Integration & Closing
06:00 – 06:45 Morning Sitting Meditation
06:45 – 07:30 Walking Meditation
07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast (Silence Observed)
08:30 – 10:00 Dhamma Talk
10:00 – 10:30 Research Meditation Practice
10:30 - 11:00 Light Refreshments
11:00 – 12:00 Closing Circle
12:00 onwards Departure
