Boonkanjanaram Meditation Center
Information
Address :
386/27 Moo 12, Boonkanjanaram Soi 1
Sukhumvit K.M.150
Nong Prue, Bang Lamung
Pattaya, Chonburi
Thailand 20260
E-mail :boonkanmeditation@yahoo.com
Telephone :  
President : Miss. Pakasiri    Jantrupon

     Local Call :    (038)   756  352
Overseas Call :  (6638)   756 352

Mobile Phone : (668)  6142  2379
Teacher : Vitoon    Voravises        

      Local Call :    (038)   756  907
Overseas Call :  (6638)   756  907

 
Meditation System :
Vipassana based on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness using techniques taught by the late Aachan Naeb, a well known expert on Abhidhamma and teacher, who developed the practice.
 
The body (kaya) makes the best object to start with for nearly all people, because of its gross, easily observed qualities. The meditator applies steady mindfulness to his body in the four basic positions of sitting, standing, walking and lying. The purpose of the meditation is to destroy wrong views about self, eliminate liking and disliking, realize the Four Noble Truths and end suffering. When pain is noticed, the position is changed and the pain is followed into the next position. As practice becomes more proficient, the Three Characteristics of impermanence (anicca), suffering (dukkha) and not self (anatta) will become more evident. Rupa and Nama (material and mental factors) are seen as impermanent, because they cannot stay the same. Rupa and nama are seen as suffering, because the position is suffering. Rupa and nama are seen as not self, because whatever is impermanent and suffering is without self. As practice deepens it is seen with insight that rupa and nama are not self, not ‘me’.
 
This wisdom can have a very strong effect. When the Three Characteristics are seen in rupa and nama, wisdom is going to feel disenchantment with rupa and nama. This is the path to realize “nibbana” according to the meditation system.
 
Before one begins practice, one must understand some theory. This requires more study than most meditation techniques. The meditation system taught here also has a reputation for being more difficult than breathing-based systems.
 
Teaching Method :
Instructions are in book form. The text for the class is “Vipassana Bhavana” (Development of Insight) published by the center. It has detailed information on theory, practice and result of the meditation system used here. The book is sold at the center and at some bookstores in Bangkok.
 
Classes :
After the interview the student spends the day practicing either in his kuti (hut) or walking on one of the many paths that lead through the center’s ground. The practice is based on observing the four major postures – sitting, standing, lying and walking – as described in the Mahasatipatthana Discourse, and as taught in this country by Aachan Naeb.
 
There is no group practice offered. Meditators must be self-reliant and motivated to practice successfully. You are asked to keep noble silence, abstain from reading (other than about the practice) and listening to the radio.
 
Rule for Practicing:
  1. Each person, practicing here, please fill out an application form
     
  2. While being here, please donot read books not concerned with Satipatthana or magazines or newspapers.
     
  3. Do not listen to radios or tape cassettes.
     
  4. Do not talk to other yogis. Only talk to the teacher. If you have a house keeping problem, or other problem, contact the translator,
     
  5. If guest visit you, do not meet them at your kuyi, but in the sala.
     
  6. Male yogis should stay on the men's side and female yogis on the women's side.
     
  7. Don't feed animals. This will take you out of the present moment, and also disturb other yogis.
     
  8. Please keep your kuti as clean as possible. This will make your practice easier, also being aware that tasks are to cure rupa's suffering (yoniso) is part of the practice.
     
  9. If you want to go away temporarily from meditation center, you must notify your teacher.
     
  10. When you finish the practice, before you leave the Foundation, please clean your kuti.
     
  11. Breakfast at 7.30 a.m., lunch at 11.00 a.m., serve at your kuyi.
     
  12. Please obey these rule, or you may be asked to leave the foundation.
     
Teachers :
The teachers teaching at Boonkanjanaram have all been students of the late Aachan Naeb; and they are
  Phra Aachan Chaiyo Aasapho (Age 76)
     
  Miss Vitoon Voravises (Age 78)
 
Other information :
Facilities :
The center has a total of 51 kutis, each with a separate bathroom. There is a sala (meeting place, hall), a small temple and a very nice library. Once you are more familiar with the practice, you are free to use the library to deepen your studies. 
 
Food :
The food is traditional Thai of good quality and variety. Meals are brought to your kuti. Breakfast is at 7.30 am and lunch at 11 am. You can save some food to eat after 12 pm, in case you get hungry later in the day.
 
Clothing :
It is a good idea to wear loose comfortable clothing – it can be quite cool between November and February, so put a sweater or jacket into your rucksack – towels, shampoo, mosquito repellent, etc you have to provide yourself, of course. Also, you would have to provide your own mosquito net.