Bhante Gavesi was ordained as a monk in 2001 by Sayadaw U Pandita of the Panditarama in Yangon (Burma). In his early days, he practiced satipatthana vipassana mainly under the guidance of Bhante Sujiva, Sayadaw U Nyanapunnika of Nepal and his instructor Sayadaw U Pandita. He is currently the spiritual advisor of the Peace House in Penang, Malaysia.
During his retreats, he expects meditators to keep the 8 resolutions. He leads the sessions in the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition, that is, alternating hourly blocks of sitting and walking, although he accepts that some meditators (especially new ones) cannot do this and require a modified regimen. A noble silence is observed throughout the sedha, which helps the heart and mind to sink into peace and maintain mindfulness.
The interview provides alternating instruction to experienced meditators and some new ones. Systematic lectures with explanation of the teachings (Dhamma) are given each evening and there will be space for a joint question and answer session on the penultimate day of the course.
He wishes that meditators come to his courses with a sincere heart and a fervent desire to cultivate the mind. He recommends coming for a minimum of 10 days to allow the meditation to develop thoroughly.
For more details on his past retreats and Vipassana talks, please visit www.gavesi.blogspot.com
