Phowa 2010
with Lama Ole Nydahl
24 - 28 September
Carovigno, Brindisi
the practice of conscious dying
Diamondway Buddhist Center Bari
Infoline +39 368 57 58 80, +39 349 77 51 145
phowa@buddhism.it
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www.buddhism.it/phowa
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The practice of conscious dying (tib. Phowa) is one of the most profound teachings transmitted in Diamond Way Buddhism. Through this practice one learns to transfer one's consciousness at the moment of death into a state of highest bliss.
This practice is not only a helpful preparation for the last moments of one's life: the transformation of our view regarding death will let us experience everything from a fearless and richer position, from which we will really be able to benefit others.
Whoever is able of working with his own mind can learn how to die consciously. Before taking part in a Phowa course, you are strongly recommended to complete the preparatory practice on Buddha of Limitless Light and repeat 100.000 times the mantra OM AMI DEWA HRI.
It is also necessary to have taken Buddhist Refuge. It will be given by Lama Ole at the beginning of the course. Those joining the course for the first time commit themselves to participate in the entire course. You can learn the preparatory meditation and receive further information in every Diamond Way Buddhist center.
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This powerful meditation has been passed from teacher to student in an unbroken lineage since the historical Buddha Shakyamuni. Lama Ole Nydahl is one of the greatest Phowa masters and since1980 he has taught this practice to more than 80.000 people around the world. During the course Lama Ole will guide the meditation sessions and will give teachings on the process of death and rebirth.
Lama Ole Nydahl and his wife Hannah met the 16th Karmapa in 1969 during their honeymoon in the Himalayas and became his first western students. After years of studying buddhist teachings and practising meditation, the 16th Karmapa gave them the task of making the Diamond Way teachings accessible to the western world. In his name almost 600 Diamond Way centers have been founded in the West since 1972.
Lama Ole shows us that spontaneous freshness and resting in the nature of one's own mind belong together. He is the author of several books on Buddhism.
You can find more information on the official web site.
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Village Camping Meditur
Scianolecchia Resort
72012 Carovigno (Brindisi)
www.campingmeditur.it
The course will take place in a beautiful holiday camp overlooking the Adriatic Sea, about 20 km north of Brindisi, 16 km from Ostuni and adjacent to the oasis of natural Guaceto Tower.
- In your own tent
- In chalets up to 4 people
- In mobile homes up to 4 people
- In bungalows up to 5 people
- In hotel rooms up to 2 or 4 people
 If you want to stay in one of the different accomodations, you should book it in the online registration.
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Village Camping Meditur
Scianolecchia Resort
72012 Carovigno (Brindisi)
www.campingmeditur.it
Take the A14 motorway toward south, exit at Bari Nord and follow indications for Brindisi/Lecce along the E55. Take the Serranova exit and follow the indication for the camping site.
Long. East: 17 ° 45 '35''
Lat. North 40 ° 43 '25.6''
- Brindisi Airport (about 20 km). From the airport it will be possible to reach the course location by a shuttle service.
- Bari Airport (about 100 km). The suggested route is to reach the Brindisi or Ostuni train stations. From there it will be possible to reach the course location by a shuttle service.
The suggested stop are Brindisi or Ostuni (about 20 km). From these train stations it will be possible to reach the course location by a shuttle service.
It will be available a shuttle service from/to the following destinations:
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One Way
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Round Trip
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Brindisi Airport
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12
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18
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Brindisi Train Station
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12
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18
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Ostuni Train Station
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18
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25
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The shuttle service can be booked at the end of the course registration and require credit card payment.
Here you can find information on how to reach the Brindisi or Ostuni train station from the Bari Airport using public transportation 
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The course will start on the evening of Friday September 24th and will end in the afternoon of Tuesday September 28th. The following meals will be included: dinner of Friday 24th, all three meals on the intermediate days, breakfast and lunch on Tuesday 28th.
Sleeping bag, meditation cushion, mat or blanket (for the meditation tent), camping plates, mugs and cutlery, portable radio for the simultaneous translation.
According to the booking, it will be organized a childcare service during the morning and afternoon sessions. The service will be available for 4-14 years old children who have been registered online.
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Before 01/08
Eastern Europe
Russia discount
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After 01/08 |
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Whole course with meals
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152
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172
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Whole course without meals
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100
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120
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Single day with meals
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38
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43
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Single day without meals
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25
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30
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 | [4 - 14] | 50% Discount |
| [0 - 3] | Free |
If you would like to stay in the camping before or after the course, please contact us directly.
If you want to stay in a mobile home, you should book it in the online registration.
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Accomodation
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Single day extra cost
for the whole mobile home
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Chalet
(up to 4 persons)
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55
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(Dettagli)
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Mobilhome
(up to 4 persons)
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60
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(Dettagli)
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Bungalow
(up to 6 persons)
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90
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(Dettagli)
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Bungalow
(up to 5 persons)
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80
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(Dettagli)
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Bungalow
(up to 4 persons)
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65
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(Dettagli)
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Hotel Room
(up to 2 persons)
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68
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(Dettagli)
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Hotel Room
(up to 4 persons)
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100
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(Dettagli)
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