Teenagers' Meditation Courses

Ages 12 to 16

Dear Young Friend,

The teenagers' meditation course is strictly for children of ages 13 to 16. Teenagers interested in a course must read the code of conduct and timetable below very carefully and complete the required medical emergency form and application form. Please ask your parents to complete the permission form and return it with your application. After we receive your completed application and permission forms, accepted students will receive a letter of welcome to attend the course.

During a teenagers' course, the teenagers learn how to practice Anapana meditation along with the five precepts. These courses have been specifically designed for teenagers. They practice Anapana meditation with guided instructions in meditation hall for periods of up to 30 minutes. These sessions are interspersed with story and discussion sessions, break periods and games and art activities throughout the day.
Upcoming Teenagers' Anapana course

Date: Sunday, May 18th 2008
Age Limits: Boys from 13 years to 16 years old
Location: South Bay Vipassana Hall
Registrar Information

For May 18th 2008, one-day course for Teenagers at South Bay Vipassana Hall:

Michael Ames & Reiko Furuya
531 Guerrero #1
San Francisco, CA 94110
Email: childrens-courses@mahavana.dhamma.org

For other teenagers' courses:
California Vipassana Center
P.O. Box 1167
North Fork, CA , 93643
Phone: 559.877.4386
Fax: 559.877.4387
Email: childrens-courses@mahavana.dhamma.org

Registration information:
Application form, medical emergency forms and release for use of child photo form.

Please print out the application form, medical emergency form and release for use of child photo form. If you are unable to print the forms, please contact the registrar with your name and address and application forms will be mailed to you. Fill out the forms and send them to the California Vipassana Center. After we receive your completed application and permission forms, we will review your application and contact you.

NOTE: Please leave all writing materials, books, games, cassette players, etc. at home. If you and your parents have any questions, you may contact the California Vipassana Center.

For general information on teenagers' courses, please contact the following:

California Vipassana Center,
P.O. Box 1167; North Fork, CA 93643
childrens-courses@mahavana.dhamma.org