Vision & Mission of Hadaya Vatthu Foundation

Hadaya Vatthu Foundation is founded by a group of people who has seen and experienced the wonderful effects of meditation according to the Buddha’s teachings (Dhamma), especially to preserve Theravada Forest Meditation Tradition in Indonesia. People cannot have a deep understanding of the Dhamma without also deepening their concentration (samadhi) and awareness (sati); as part of the Eightfold Noble Path. Hadaya Vatthu is a Pali word. It represents the heart base which is present in the blood of the heart. It is described in the Visuddhimaga (viii, 111)…. "there is hollow the size of a punnaga seeds bed where half a pastata measure of blood is kept, with which as their support the mind element and mind-consciousness element occur.” This is the place where our consciousness emanates.

Our vision is to have as many people as possible make meditation (in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha) a common and daily practice in their lives. It is also our vision to have some Indonesians become highly skilled meditation teachers in the years to come.

Our mission is to introduce meditation techniques and practices (in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha) to the general public so that peaceful and happy meditation communities are developed.

March 25, 2010

Latest News on 6 months Intensive Retreat conducted by Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw

Hello Dhamma Friends,


Hadaya Vatthu Foundation would like to convey the latest news on 6 months Intensive Retreat conducted by Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw from 1st January – June 30th in Pa Auk Tawya Meditation Center, Mawlamyine, Myanmar.


Originally the idea for this Intensive Retreat was planned for only 300 persons who must already finished with Samatha and Vipassana courses. Pa Auk Sayadaw wanted to give deeper, more intensive guidance so his students will be better prepared to teach around the world. However, since Pa Auk Sayadaw had not returned to Myanmar in 3 years, the number of participants jumped significantly to 1,200 where the number of Bhikkus have reached 500, numerous Sayalays, and 250 participants from around the world. Currently 25 Indonesians are attending the retreat, 8 Bhikkus, 4 Sayalays, 3 Samaneras, and 10 yogis.


ANUMODANA for the dana contribution so we can help sponsor the 15 Indonesian there and also for the Intensive Retreat activities.


Please view the photos of the Intensive Retreat and Pa Auk Monastery, Mawlamyine, Myanmar :


http://picasaweb.google.com/109587142939688425026/PaAukForestMonastery#


Hopefully we can continue supporting the development of inner quality of Bhiikus, Sayalays and laypersons in Indonesia.

Thank you for all the supports.



Mettacittena,


Charles Hardono

Yayasan Hadaya Vatthu
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