Year of Study
✳︎
Outstanding Speakers
✳︎
Regular Meetings
✳︎
Deepening Knowledge
✳︎
Practice and Theory
✳︎
Year of Study ✳︎ Outstanding Speakers ✳︎ Regular Meetings ✳︎ Deepening Knowledge ✳︎ Practice and Theory ✳︎
THERAVĀDA BUDDHISM WORKSHOPS
YEAR-LONG WORKSHOPS DEDICATED TO THERAVĀDA BUDDHISM
What the Workshops Are and Why They Exist?
We have recently launched a new project — the Theravāda Buddhism Workshops. The purpose of this initiative is to deepen knowledge of Theravāda Buddhism and to receive teachings directly from monastic and lay teachers. It is an excellent opportunity to gain new insights and learn how to practice skillfully on your own. We know that many of you wish to have more regular contact with the Saṅgha and to further your understanding of the Dhamma.
So far, we have had the privilege of hosting wonderful members of the Saṅgha from various parts of the world, for which we are deeply grateful! It was this experience that inspired us to meet more often and engage more intensively.
Open to All, Regardless of Meditation Experience
As we prepared for the workshops, we asked for your feedback — and the results truly surprised us! Everyone expressed interest in participating, with roughly half identifying as intermediate or advanced practitioners, and the other half as beginners (as they described themselves 🙂). We will therefore focus on deepening understanding of the Buddha’s teachings, expanding knowledge, and encouraging active participation from all attendees.
The theme of the 2026 workshop series is “Buddhist Practice for Laypeople.” The workshops will be held online, with the option to record some materials (we will not record participant interactions). Each workshop will span four days (two consecutive weekends), with four hours per day. The plan is to hold four workshops per year. Existing sessions will continue, adding up to 64 hours of Dhamma teachings!
The guests will include lay teachers as well as representatives of the Australian and European Saṅgha.
As part of the workshop program, we have planned Dhamma talks, guest panels, and meditation sessions, as well as individual or group work and the opportunity to consult with a teacher.
Interactive, Creative, and Enjoyable!
Workshops Open to All — Free Participation
In accordance with the tradition passed down by the Buddha, we do not charge for the teachings. For practitioners of generosity who wish to support similar initiatives and the visits of the Saṅgha to Poland, we will soon provide the option to make contributions to the PEBS account.
We also warmly invite you to support the Theravada Foundation.
Thanks to your kindness, the Dhamma can continue to be shared and nurtured.
First Workshop: Meet the Guests & Save the Date!
The topics of the first workshop will be:
Part I: Basics of the Dhamma — how to start reading the suttas and how to contemplate them (including practical meditation guidance).
Part II: Basics of the Dhamma — Brahmavihāras as the foundation of practice
The workshop will take place on February 28 – March 1 (weekend) and March 7–8 (weekend), lasting a total of 16 hours (approximately 4 hours per day).
During the first weekend, sessions will be led by Piotr Jagodziński, and during the second weekend by Piotr Marcinów.
Registration for the first workshop is now open! You can sign up HERE.
We will keep you updated about this and upcoming workshops on this page and on our social media channels.
