The Arahanist Path
7 Day Meditation Retreat
Sīla • Samādhi • Paññā
Enter the direct training established by Gautama Buddha, the Supreme Arahant, for those seeking full liberation from the world.
A precise and demanding path to dismantle the forces that bind the mind to worldly existence—initiating a transformation that transcends human limits and to become more than human.
The Liberation Triad:
• Disenchanted from the World (Nibbidā)
• Fading off Worldly Passion (Virāga)
• Liberated from the World (Vimutti)
A retreat grounded in disciplined practice, deep inquiry, and open doctrinal clarification. Questions are encouraged. Doubt is examined and resolved.
From mud to sun — the lotus rises.
From the world to liberation — the mind ascends.
The Arahanist Path
Sīla, Samādhi, and Paññā: A Progressive Curriculum for Walking the Ancient Path to Liberation
True liberation is not found through meditation alone, but through a life aligned with the original teachings of Gautama. Join us at the Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden for a program dedicated to the threefold training of the Arahanist Path.
Through the cultivation of Sīla (Virtue), Concentration (Samādhi), and Paññā (Wisdom), we train the Citta to disenchant from the world (loka). This integrated practice is the only way to achieve the complete eradication of rāga, dosa, and moha, leading to the true freedom of the Brahmacariya life.
- When: Friday – Monday | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden
- Requirements: No reservation needed. Please bring your own sitting cushion.
Walk the path that leads to the Deathless realm.
Programs
This Foundational course is rooted in the training of Sīla, Samādhi, and Paññā, integrating study, meditation, and daily-life application. it brings the ancient wisdom of Gautama Buddha into direct dialogue with the psychological and existential challenges of modern life.
Many people today experience stress, anxiety, emotional turbulence, and mental fragmentation caused by the fast pace of modern life. this program is designed to address these conditions at their root by stabilizing, refining, and gradually liberating the mind to cultivate a healthier inner life.
An 8-week transformative Dhamma-based healing program, guiding the mind toward inner healing, clarity, and awakening-oriented stability.
Temporary ordination creates a rare space to step outside the usual patterns of life and enter a completely different mode of being. Without the usual distractions, the mind begins to settle. What was previously hidden becomes visible. Patterns of attachment, habit, and restlessness reveal themselves clearly.
As the mind stabilizes, There is less pressure to react, less need to hold onto things, and a growing sense of inner space. For some, this becomes a reset. For others, it marks the beginning of a much deeper journey. it is a rare opportunity to encounter the mind directly and to take a meaningful step on the path of liberation.
If you feel the need to pause, to step back, and to explore something deeper, this path is open.
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