Plan for Dhamma house

Introduction

The Vipassana Scotland Committee exists to develop Dhamma in Scotland. Its long-term goal is to establish a permanent centre that provides an ideal environment for meditation. A permanent centre requires a large community of old students who support it with service and donations (Dana). At its current stage of development, the committee’s main activities are organising courses and sits at rented sites and old student’s properties. As a next stage of development, the Committee strives to acquire a small property that will serve as a permanent base (Dhamma House), where short courses can be held, and old students can meet. This plan sets out how a Dhamma House in Scotland can be achieved.

 

Purpose of a Dhamma House

A dhamma house can offer many and diverse purposes. The main ones for Vipassana Scotland will be to support old students with their practice, give them access to a mini Dhamma centre and meet other old students.

Help old students retain and strengthen their practice during everyday life.

Every evening a host welcomes the meditators, makes sure the place is tidy and comfortable, and puts on a group sitting audio. There will be time for social bonding before or after the sitting.

A mini Dhamma centre in Scotland

Every weekend, one day or half-day meditations will be offered. There will be noble silence and segregation of sexes. Students will be guided by Goenkaji’s instructions and occasionally supported by an assistant teacher. This arrangement gives old students the opportunity to strengthen their practice in a serious and meticulous manner.

A gathering place for meetings and activities

The Dhamma house will function as a base where servers can meet and where equipment can be stored. Committees will be able to hold their meeting and discuss their plans. Inreach activities for old students like walks/excursions, screenings of Dhamma video’s or Dhamma talks can take place at the Dhamma house.

See the full plan for more details.

If you would like more information on how to support this plan, please contact [email protected]