Embracing Change – Online Course
Cultivating Resilience through the Wisdom of Contemplation
“Nothing is permanent, except change” The Buddha
Contemplation is the practice of being fully present—in heart, mind, and body—to what is in a way that allows you to creatively respond and work toward what could be.
Contemplative practices form the basis of many wisdom traditions. During this eight-week course we will learn how to contemplate in the Buddhist tradition and will specifically focus on how in life everything is constantly changing.
Much as we would like to control how things work out, we cannot always do that, which can lead to unhappy states of mind. When we contemplate deeply from the space of meditation we can develop more space, humour, perspective and be better prepared to flow with how life unfolds. We can begin to embrace the possibilities that change can bring.
This course will include guided meditation and contemplations, discussion, and advice on how to integrate meditation and contemplation into our everyday life.
Embracing Change offers a practical, compassionate approach to support you in contemplating and adapting to life’s challenges.
“I found this course to be instrumental in helping me to embrace change in my life. The technique of alternating contemplation and rest was a powerful way to instil changes from my mind into my heart. I met a very open and warm community on this course and it was a very restorative experience.” Aileen
Embracing Change was a beautiful online course offered by Susan Browne and Anne Sheehan. Gently led and thoughtfully structured, it unfolded over eight Thursday evenings. With warmth and compassion, we explored the ever-present movement of change. We learned to give ourselves space to soften and to be at ease with change. Deirdre, Ireland
Susan Browne
Susan Browne has over 30 years experience of Buddhist meditation and compassion practices. She has been guiding groups and individuals in retreat over the past 25 years, both at Dzogchen Beara, and at the Institute of Wisdom and Compassion, France. She herself has completed several years of closed retreat and many in-depth studies.
Susan specialises in one-on-one and small group sessions, giving guidance on meditation methods that best help move through challenges one is facing. To find more about Susan visit restyourmind.ie
Anne Sheehan
Anne Sheehan has spent many years studying and practising meditation. She is an experienced instructor who has an ability to communicate the depth of the Buddhist teachings in a very accessible way. She regularly instructs on Meditation and Loving Kindness on events at Dzogchen Beara Retreat Centre and at Rigpa Centres throughout Ireland.