The Association of Godwin's Spiritual Friends
Upul Gamage Meditation Talks and Retreats 2009
 
   

Mr Upul Gamage
Chief Residential Meditation Teacher
Nilambe Meditation Centre, Sri Lanka

 
 

 

  
 

Biography
ˇ@ˇ@Mr Upul Gamage has had a keen interest in philosophy, especially in Buddhism and meditation, since he was young. He met meditation teacher Mr Godwin Samararatne in 1970s and followed him to learn meditation. In 1986, he accepted Godwin's invitation to stay at Nilambe Meditation Centre, where Godwin was the chief meditation teacher, and helped Godwin manage the Meditation Centre until Godwin passed away in 2000. Since then, Upul has continued the work of Godwin at Nilambe Meditation Centre and become the chief residential meditation teacher of the Centre. He has taught meditation to various people at different places in Sri Lanka including hospitals and universities in Peradeniya, Buddhist Publication Society in Kandy, monasteries and prisons.

ˇ@ˇ@Upul is approachable and down to earth. He always provides sharp insights as how to improve the practice. His talks and retreats given in Hong Kong last year and in Germany and Sweden early this year were well received.

 

Meditation Talks

(1) Sep 28, 2009 (Mon)
ˇ@ Life is a Real Meditation Centre - Practice in daily life

(2) Oct 5, 2009 (Mon)
ˇ@ A Silent Journey - An inner journey with equanimity

(3) Oct 12, 2009 (Mon)
ˇ@ All are Mind-made - The importance of mirror-like mind

Time: 7 pm ˇV 9 pm
Venue: Sleeping Buddha Hall
Chi Lin Nunnery, 5 Chi Lin Drive, Diamond Hill
Language: English (with Cantonese translation)
Organized by: Chi Lin Nunnery
** Free admission **
** No registration required **
 

Godwin's Memorial Meditation Retreats

(1) Meditation Retreat for Beginners
ˇ@ Sep 30 ˇV Oct 4, 2009

(2) Meditation Retreat for Experienced Meditators
ˇ@ Oct 7 ˇV Oct 11, 2009

Venue:
Lotus Centre, Tei Tong Tsai, Lantau Island

Application:

  • Application period: July 27ˇVAugust 25
  • Must attend at least 3 consecutive days; participation for whole 5-day period preferred
  • Participants of Retreat for Beginners are required to enter the retreat together with our guides on Sep 30.
  • Participants of Retreat for Experienced Meditators may select the date of entry to the retreat on their own. Our guides leading participants to the retreat centre are available on Oct 7. Participants selecting entry dates other than Oct 7 shall go to the retreat centre themselves.
  • Application form obtainable at http://www.godwin.org.hk/news_eng.html
  • Our staff will confirm applicants whether the applications are accepted by phone or email on or before Aug 30.

Fee:
Free of charge; voluntary donation is welcomed
Enquiry:
info@godwin.org.hk
Further information:
http://www.godwin.org.hk/news_eng.html