Vipassana Meditation Retreat, Vipassana Monks

Part of the Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield (LAFS) and LAFS is conducting this Vipassana meditation retreat. The meaning of "Chanmyay" is peacefulness. "Satipatthana" means mindfulness constantly focused on the body and mind. "Vihara" means (Buddhist) monastery. Theravada Buddhist practice follows the Mahasi Tradition from Myanmar. There is no requirement to be a Buddhist, all are welcome to join and benefit from this mindfulness practice. All that is required are good intentions and adequate motivation, and a commitment to follow the instructions of Sayadaw, the teacher monk.