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SUMMARY:Moving Into Meditation - May
DESCRIPTION:Moving Into Meditation\n5 Day Silent Meditation Retreat supported by Tibetan Yoga \nThis retreat is for experienced meditators who wants to re-charge and deepen their personal meditation practice and experience how the simple movement exercises of Kum Nye (a Tibetan Yoga) can advance our path. Guided by Kirsten DeLeo and Matt Padwick\, both experienced teachers and long-time meditation practitioners. \nSet in the rugged beauty of the Beara Peninsula overlooking the Atlantic\, this is a unique opportunity to deepen your meditation practice\, experience the power of silence and the support of a group retreat. \nOver the five days\, we will review shamatha-vipashyana meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Shamatha (calm-abiding) and vipashyana (clear seeing) are methods of meditation\, helping us to gradually calm our usually restless and distracted mind\, allowing us to dissolve negativity and confusion\, and gain insight into the true nature of mind. \nThe retreat is intended for experienced meditators and will include extended periods of meditation as well as silence. The meditation sessions are supported by gentle body movement of Kum Nye. \nWhat is Kum Nye?\nSuitable for people of all ages and fitness levels\, Kum Nye eases the physical body and calms the mind and emotions. It was practised in Tibet as a preliminary to meditation and other advanced yogic practices. The breathing\, postures and movement exercises enable us to sit for longer periods of time in a relaxing way\, and help us to develop mental concentration in a spirit of openness. \nWhat to expect?\nThis is a practice retreat; each day will include periods of sitting and Kum Nye (Tibetan Yoga).\nIn the mornings Kirsten and Matt will offer deepening meditation instructions\, addressing the common challenges and obstacles we can encounter and how to get unstuck. \n\nEach evening concludes with a guided compassion meditation.\nThere is an opportunity for personal interviews with the teachers to clarify your meditation.\nYou will have the choice of sitting on a cushion or a chair for all sessions.\n\nSample Schedule\n10.00 – 13.00 Session 1 (includes silent breaks)\n13.00 – 15.00 Lunch with time for relaxation\n15.00 – 18.00 Session 2 (includes silent breaks)\n18.00 – 18.45 Dinner\n18.45 – 19.30 Session 3 \nIs the entire retreat held in silence?\nMost of the retreat will be in silence. We recommend that participants turn off their phones and\, as much as possible\, stay away from outside communications. This will allow you to slow down and fully receive the benefits from being on retreat\, unburdened by distractions and daily demands. \nKeeping your meditation alive and staying inspired\nAt the end of the retreat\, you will receive \n\nadvice on how to continue\nrecommended resources and further inspiration\naudio recordings of the guided meditation and Kum Nye sessions\n\nWho is this retreat for?\nThis retreat is open to anyone with a regular meditation practice and who feels comfortable to sit for 60 minutes at a time. \nThis retreat is of particular interest if you have done other retreats at Dzogchen Beara like\, Awake\, Essence of Meditation or Natural Great Peace\, as well as shorter meditation programmes and are looking to re-inspire yourself and go deeper with your meditation practice. \nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in the Temple\, which is a modern example of a traditional Tibetan monastery designed to be an inspiring symbol of the Buddha’s teachings for our times.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/moving-into-meditation-may/
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SUMMARY:A New Way of Seeing - May
DESCRIPTION:A New Way of Seeing\nBank Holiday Weekend of Teachings \nwith Teacher and Author Dominique Side \nHundreds of thousands of people in the West now practise meditation — but is our practice really helping us when life gets difficult and we need it the most? \nThis weekend retreat explores the real-world challenges we face when trying to live a spiritual life\, especially through the lens of Buddhism — a tradition that often contrasts sharply with our own cultural habits and assumptions.\nMisunderstandings\, unconscious biases and cultural conditioning can all get in the way of genuine insight and growth and prevent us from going deeper.\nFor meditational practices to bring real benefit it’s vital for each of us to make personal sense of ideas like wisdom\, karma\, rebirth\, freedom and emotional transformation. \nWith Dominique’s fresh approach to the topic\, you can expect a weekend that will be dynamic and interactive\, with opportunities for personal reflection\, group dialogue and questions & answers. By questioning what the Buddha taught — and our own ways of thinking — the aspiration is to uncover fresh clarity and confidence in our spiritual path. \nWhat people say about A New Way of Seeing\n“A refreshing and stimulating approach to the Dharma. I really appreciate Dominique’s clear and direct style of teaching\, and her knowledge and experience of the subject really shows.” — Jon \nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in the Dzogchen Beara Temple. With expansive views across the bay\, the temple is a modern example of a traditional Tibetan monastery\, a form of architecture designed to be an inspiring symbol of the Buddha’s teachings for our times.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/a-new-way-of-seeing-may/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260428T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260430T130000
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SUMMARY:Mind\, Body & Spirit - April
DESCRIPTION:Mind\, Body & Spirit\nA Self-Care Retreat for Family Carers and Care Professionals\nAttending to our own needs and wellbeing can be hard while caring for others. This retreat invites family carers and care professionals to take time away\, reconnect with themselves and nourish mind\, body and spirit. \nWe offer this retreat on the basis of Dāna (Generosity) as it is our heartfelt wish that our programme is easily accessible\, and we are aware of the stress and difficult times all those who are caring for others are experiencing. \nMind\, Body and Spirit offers you the space to experience the healing power of mindfulness and self-compassion practices. The retreat also includes Kum Nye – gentle movement and breathing exercises – suitable for all ages and fitness levels – that restore the body’s natural rhythms and calm the mind. \nEach day will include guided meditations\, Kum Nye (tibetan yoga)\, short talks & discussions as well as periods of silence to allow you to fully relax into the retreat. \n\nThe spacious schedule allows time to be in nature\, to rest and to enjoy nourishing meals together.\nThe retreat will be held at the Spiritual Care Centre and is limited to 16 people. Participants are encouraged to book early.\nThe retreat is suitable for both newcomers to meditation and more experienced meditation practitioners.\n\nPay a catering fee only\nThere is a catering fee of € 100 to cover your meals (two course vegetarian lunches\, with soup and bread in the evenings\, and tea and coffees from Tuesday to Thursday). \nDzogchen Beara is a not-for-profit charity and all of our income goes directly to supporting the Dharma (Buddhist teachings) and all who benefit from the Spiritual Care Centre. When you book\, please consider making a donation. \nWhat people say about Mind\, Body and Spirit\n“Having worked as a therapist for the last 12 years\, I know the importance of self-care. Working non-stop through Covid left me feeling depleted\, however\,  having spent three days on a retreat for professional carers\, I feel so nourished cared for and replenished. An amazing place run by amazing people. A must do for anyone needing respite or renewal”.\n– Niamh Connolly\, Psychotherapist \nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in the clifftop shrine room of the Spiritual Care Centre\, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering spectacular ocean views.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/mind-body-spirit-april/
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SUMMARY:The Practice of Tonglen - April
DESCRIPTION:The Practice of Tonglen\nHow to Open our Hearts and Change our World\, One Breath at a Time \nThis retreat is of particular interest to those who are familiar with meditation and the practice of loving-kindness and who wish to deepen their practice. \nTonglen lies at the very heart of training in compassion in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Literally translated ’tonglen’ means ‘giving and receiving’. Tonglen is one of the most powerful compassion meditations to unblock our natural capacity for love. It frees our innate healing energies of wisdom and compassion to transform ourselves and the world we live in. \nUsing the medium of the breath\, the practice of Tonglen offers us a way in which we can actively develop fearless compassion and directly work with suffering. Kirsten DeLeo will introduce and guide the practice and explore the questions that arise when we engage in the practice. \nPrerequisite\nWe request that anyone wishing to attend this retreat has a foundation in the practices of loving-kindness and meditation either at Dzogchen Beara or elsewhere. \nWhat to expect\n\nshort talks\nguided meditation sessions\ndiscussions groups\nperiods of silence\ngentle movement exercises (suitable for everyone)\ntime for rest and relaxation\n\nWhat people say about Tonglen\n“Kirsten totally embodies all that she teaches. I’m coming away a lighter\, more empowered individual with the wonderful tool of Tonglen“.\n– Eleanor \n“The Tonglen retreat was just what I needed at this moment of my life to help me process becoming a parent and also the death of a friend. It’s a very practical and helpful practice to help with the challenges of daily life. Thank you all.”\n– Orla \n“I am leaving with a happy\, open heart\, which will no doubt be challenged but I have been given a tool to practice with and I am grateful.”\n– Áine \nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in our Temple\, which is a modern example of a traditional Tibetan monastery designed to be an inspiring symbol of the Buddha’s teachings for our times.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/the-practice-of-tonglen-april/
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Simplicity - April
DESCRIPTION:The Joy of Simplicity – Easter Retreat\nOur complex world can tempt us to spend a lot of time in our heads. During this weekend retreat\, the focus will be on meditation practice as a way to savour the uniqueness of each moment and rediscover the joy of simply being. \nMany of us today find that we are fragmented into different aspects. So many contradictory voices\, dictates\, and feelings fight for control over our inner lives that we find ourselves scattered everywhere\, in all directions. We have lost the sense of being. \nThrough the practice of meditation we bring our minds home. We reconnect with that sense of being. By integrating meditation into our day to day lives we discover that simplicity and contentment go hand in hand\, leaving plenty of space for joy to arise. \nWho is this for?\nThis retreat is for you if\, for example: \n\nYou are looking for an effective way to simplify your life.\nYou spend a lot of time in your head and could do with some grounding.\nYou want a fresh approach to living a meaningful life\, but sense it needs to be simple and effective.\nYou read books and watched videos on meditation\, but so far your practice seems a bit flat.\nYou want to establish a daily meditation practice.\n\nWhat to expect\n\nThis retreat offers a step by step approach to meditation that is easy to integrate into your daily life.\nTried-and-tested instructions on meditation\nGuided meditations\nTime to reflect\nDiscussion on how we can apply what we learned in our day to day life\nMeditation and the Art of Simplicity\n\nThis retreat is inspired by this quote by the great Tibetan Buddhist master Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche: “Meditation could be said to be the Art of Simplicity: simply sitting\, simply breathing and simply being.” \nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in the Dzogchen Beara Temple. With expansive views across the bay\, the temple is a modern example of a traditional Tibetan monastery\, a form of architecture designed to be an inspiring symbol of the Buddha’s teachings for our times.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/the-joy-of-simplicity/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260329T130000
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SUMMARY:Making Friends With Death - March
DESCRIPTION:Making Friends With Death\nRenowned author and meditation teacher Kirsten DeLeo takes us on a journey to transform fears around dying and death. Join us to discover that death is actually about life; about finding the heart of being human. \nWe will all die\, we just don’t know when or how. How would our lives change\, if we took this reality to heart\, even in small ways and well before it is imminent? Reflecting on death is nothing to avoid\, on the contrary\, it is highly recommended in all wisdom traditions of the world. \nParticipants will be inspired by Kirsten’s kind\, warm and down-to-earth guidance\, which can help us come to terms with or even make friends with our own and our loved ones’ mortality. \nWho is this retreat for?\nThis retreat is for you if: \n\nYou have begun to become more aware of your own mortality.\nYou expect to be – or maybe are already – looking after someone in the process of dying.\nYou have read books on the topic and now want something practical to deepen your understanding and insights.\nYou have thought about death quite a bit\, but so far have not been able to share freely with others about what you think and feel.\nIn your job\, you work with people who are approaching the end of their lives or who are bereaved and you want to be better able to engage with them.\n\nWhat to expect\n\nMeeting like minded people\nGuided reflections\, contemplative practices and mindful movement exercises\nShort talks\, practical resources\, group discussions and periods of silence\nTime for rest and relaxation\nEnjoying nature\n\nLearn to live fully and joyfully in this very moment\nDuring this retreat you will learn skilful ways to work with fears around dying and death. It’s also an opportunity to look at what may hold us back and keep us from living fully and joyfully in this very moment. \nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in our Temple\, which is a modern example of a traditional Tibetan monastery designed to be an inspiring symbol of the Buddha’s teachings for our times.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/making-friends-with-death/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260320T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260322T130000
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SUMMARY:Know Your Mind\, Transform Your Life - March
DESCRIPTION:Know Your Mind\, Transform Your Life\nWeekend of Teachings with Jan van der Breggen \nThe key message of Buddha’s teachings is both empowering and optimistic: that inherent in the essential nature of our mind is a kindness\, compassion\, and wisdom that is naturally ours. And through the simple\, yet revolutionary shift in orientation that comes when we learn to turn within and come to know that aspect of our mind\, we will come to discover within ourselves a tremendous capacity to benefit ourselves and our world. \nThe teachings of the Buddha say that when we understand our mind\, we understand ourselves and who we really are\, and this brings with it a deep sense of peace\, confidence\, and well-being. For those of us who are searching for a wholesome relationship with ourselves and the world around us\, Buddha’s message is an invitation for exploration and investigation. \nThe Buddha never asked anyone to just believe what he said\, but instead asked us to deeply investigate anything before accepting it. In this course\, we invite you to do exactly this\, and will facilitate a process of \n● learning about what Buddha had to say about our mind\, and its role in creating our reality\n● reflection and investigating this to see if it rings true to you\, and challenging our own views and habits in light of our understanding\n● meditation – which is a direct and experiential process of clearly and directly seeing your own mind and reality\, in light of the insights gained through learning and reflection \nThe course draws on a variety of sources\, ranging from the direct teachings of Buddha recorded in ancient texts called sutra and abhidharma\, to contemporary masters who hold the living and unbroken transmission of the Buddha’s wisdom mind\, and are able to guide us from the depth of their insight and compassion.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/know-your-mind-transform-your-life-march/
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SUMMARY:Mountain Stream Practice - March
DESCRIPTION:Mountain Stream Practice\nKum Nye Tibetan Yoga and Meditation – Suitable for Beginners \nIn this retreat we will experience how through movement we can discover a greater stillness – and how in that stillness we come alive. \nBased on traditional Tibetan healing practices\, and suitable for all ages and fitness levels\, Kum Nye’s movement and breathing exercises restore the body’s natural rhythms and calm the mind. \nThrough presentations\, reflections and guided practice we will explore what it means – and feels like – to “find your flow” both in meditation and in everyday life. \nWhat Mountain Stream Practice is\n\nA very effective gateway to meditation for beginners\, while for more seasoned practitioners it will be an opportunity to deepen their practice\nBy calming the restless flow of thoughts and opening our senses we can fully appreciate the natural environment – what better place to be than Dzogchen Beara!\nPractising ways to integrate meditative awareness in our everyday life.\n\nWhat people say about Mountain Stream Practice\n“Kum Nye is new to me and I am enthralled at it’s application and benefits. To intersperse the sitting meditation and Kum Nye exercises is a real plus plus!”\n– Marie \n“I’ve really taken to the Kum Nye and grateful to have been introduced to its gentle and powerful ways”\n– Gabriella \n“Thanks for the great Kum Nye exercises… I was very taken by their simplicity and effectiveness.”\n– Maria \nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in our Temple\, which is a modern example of a traditional Tibetan monastery designed to be an inspiring symbol of the Buddha’s teachings for our times.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/mountain-stream-practice/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260308T130000
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SUMMARY:Facing Loss\, Healing Grief - March
DESCRIPTION:This event is now full. \nFacing Loss\, Healing Grief (March)\nGrief is a natural response to the ongoing loss we experience when someone close to us dies. In this retreat\, using meditation and reflections\, we will explore ways to be with our sorrow and to understand change and impermanence. \nThe shock of separation and bereavement is often accompanied by feelings of intense sadness\, distress or anger. Although we will never forget\, we can heal the pain of grief. \nThis workshop is not recommended for those whose loss is less than three months old or for anyone who might be pregnant. \nTo ensure the best support for all who attend ‘Facing Loss\, Healing Grief’ the number of places are restricted\, so please book early. To register for this event\, please see the Expression of Interest option on the right hand side of this page. \nContent\n\nExploring our relationship with our grief\nIdentifying things that make it harder to mourn our loss\nHealing Unfinished Business\nSmall Group Sharing\nLarger Group Support\nGuided meditations\nCreative expression including writing\nTime for rest\, gentle movement and enjoying nature\n\nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in the Spiritual Care Centre meditation room\, a bright space with beautiful views. \nYou can sit on a chair or on a zafu cushion on the floor\, wherever you are comfortable. None of the sessions involve difficult postures or complicated techniques. \nFee\nFee €310\nConcession €248 \nDzogchen Beara has a policy of not turning anyone away for financial reasons. Please contact scc-admin@dzogchenbeara.org to discuss flexible payment options or to request assistance from our spiritual care bursary fund.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/facing-loss-healing-grief-march/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260218T181500
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SUMMARY:Losar Practice
DESCRIPTION:Losar Practice\nTibetan New Year \nIt is very auspicious to start the New Year of the Fire Horse with practice. \nDuring the first month of the new year – the Holy month of Bumjur Dawa\, the power of our practice is said to be multiplied many times\, so it is a very good time to direct our practice and make strong aspirations and dedication prayers. \nYou can also make a donation and dedicate your offering to removing obstacles for yourself or a loved one and accompany your donation with an aspiration prayer online. \nPractice Schedule Wednesday 18 February \n09.00am – 09.45am Meditation \nAll are welcome (Temple) \n10.00am – 11.00am Morning Practices\nThe Eight Noble Auspicious Ones\nBuddha Prayers Buddha Sadhana by Mipham Rinpoche\nHomage to the Buddhas & Bodhisattvas\nBuddha and the Arhats (in English)\nTung Shak\nAll are welcome (Temple) \n11.45pm – 12.45pm\nWang Dü recitations\nRiwo Sangchö\nLosar dedication\nFor Buddhist practitioners who are familiar with the practices (Temple) \n1:00pm – 2.00pm Celebratory Lunch \n2.15pm – 3.00pm Loving Kindness\nAll are welcome (Spiritual Care Centre) \n4.30pm – 6.15pm Tendrel Nyesel Tsok (Temple)\nwith ADPs\, MGC and Narak Kong Shak\nShort Losar dedication\nVajrayana Practitioners familiar with the practices \nLocation\nThe event will be held in our newly opened Temple\, which is a modern example of a traditional Tibetan monastery designed to be an inspiring symbol of the Buddha’s teachings for our times.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/losar-practice/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260215T130000
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SUMMARY:Facing Loss\, Healing Grief - February
DESCRIPTION:Facing Loss\, Healing Grief\nRescheduled from November and fully booked \nGrief is a natural response to the ongoing loss we experience when someone close to us dies. In this retreat\, using meditation and reflections\, we will explore ways to be with our sorrow and to understand change and impermanence. \nThe shock of separation and bereavement is often accompanied by feelings of intense sadness\, distress or anger. Although we will never forget\, we can heal the pain of grief. \nThis workshop is not recommended for those whose loss is less than three months old or for anyone who might be pregnant. \nTo ensure the best support for all who attend ‘Facing Loss\, Healing Grief’ the number of places are restricted\, so please book early. \nContent\n\nExploring our relationship with our grief\nIdentifying things that make it harder to mourn our loss\nHealing Unfinished Business\nSmall Group Sharing\nLarger Group Support\nGuided meditations\nCreative expression including writing\nTime for rest\, gentle movement and enjoying nature\n\nHow to book Facing Loss Healing Grief\nThis retreat is fully booked\, to express interest or book an upcoming Facing Loss Healing Grief retreat\, please contact us on +353 (0) 27 73032. We are available from Monday to Friday during office hours. \nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in the Spiritual Care Centre meditation room\, a bright space with beautiful views. \nYou can sit on a chair or on a zafu cushion on the floor\, wherever you are comfortable. None of the sessions involve difficult postures or complicated techniques.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/facing-loss-healing-grief-fully-booked/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260204T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260223T170000
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SUMMARY:Rigpa Practice Intensives - February
DESCRIPTION:Rigpa Practice Intensives leading up to losar\nThe Rigpa sangha in Dzogchen Beara engages in intensive practices leading up to losar. \nYou can  make a donation to support these practices and dedicate your offering for yourself\, a loved one or a cause close to your heart. All dedication requests will be included in the practices. \nFor Rigpa students only\nYou are welcome to join these practices if you are a Rigpa student and you have the right empowerments and practice sadhanas. \nBook for free – add lunch if you wish\nIf you decide to join these practices\, we appreciate you making a booking online. There is no fee for registering for any of the practices. When booking\, first you will be asked to select which events you intend to join. Then you can choose to add community lunch and even add a donation to tsok. You can only book yourself on. \nProgramme\nRigdzin Düpa: Wednesday 4 February 9am to Friday 6 February 7 pm\nFrom Wednesday 4 February 8am to Friday 6 February 7pm we practice Rigdzin Düpa\, ‘The Gathering of Vidyadharas\,’ the inner lama practice from the Longchen Nyingtik\, the terma revelation of Jikmé Lingpa. You are welcome to participate if you have a Guru Rinpoche empowerment and are familiar with practicing sadhanas such as Tendrel Nyesel. \nUnpacking Yang Nying Pudri with Susan Browne February 10th   \nThe day before the Yang Nying Pudri drupchös commence in Dzogchen Beara (also online) and Lerab Ling\, Senior Practice Holder Susan Browne will give guidance on this practice live on zoom. Here is the Prajna link. \nYang Nying Pudri Drupchö: Wednesday 11 February 8am to Tuesday 17 February 4 pm \nYang Nying Pudri\, “The Razor of the Innermost Essence” is a terma revelation of Tertön Sogyal specifically for this time\, eliminates delusion\, negativity and spiritual pollution. Vajrakilaya\, who embodies the enlightened activity of all the buddhas manifesting in an extremely wrathful form\, subjugates the obstacles to spiritual development and peace in the world. \nPlease register on this page is you wish to join in person at Dzogchen Beara. \nYou can join the practices online via Prajna \nThe practice schedule can be found here \nRiwo Sangchö and Wang Du intensive: \nSaturday 21 9am to Monday 23 February 6.30pm\nRiwo Sangchö\, ‘The Mountain Smoke Offering’. This practice comes from the viewpoint of Dzogchen. It is really the best practice to remove obstacles and fulfil both temporary and long-term wishes. Practiced daily at Dzogchen Beara\, during this time we will accumulate a bit more each day. \nYou are welcome to participate if you have a Guru Rinpoche empowerment. \nWang Dü is an extraordinary prayer that brings within one’s power\, all phenomena in the entire universe\, while at its most powerful\, it bestows the ability to tame one’s mind. The practice of Wang Dü can also remove obstacles and enable one to influence ordinary adverse circumstances and transform them into positive ones. During this time we will focus on reciting this prayer as an assembly. \nMeals \nIf you wish you can book community lunch for the days of your choosing during this practice period. \nAccommodation \nLimited accommodation is available on-site\, please book accommodation separately.
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SUMMARY:Ngöndro Practice Retreat - January
DESCRIPTION:Ngöndro Practice Retreat\nOpen to all Rigpa Sangha who have already received instructions on Ngöndro. \nThis retreat provides an opportunity for focused Ngöndro practice\, with support. The event is suitable for all who are engaging with the preliminary practices\, Ngöndro; whether you have just begun or have practiced for some time. \nThe focus is on each participant engaging in the practice through several sessions each day. There will be some guided practices\, as well as a daily check-in. \nIt is our heartfelt wish that all may avail of the opportunity to participate in this practice gathering. There is a small catering & admin fee applied to cover the costs of hosting the event. \nFinances should never be an obstacle to attending\, please contact info@dzogchenbeara.org if you have any queries.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/ngondro-practice-retreat-january/
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SUMMARY:The Essence of Meditation - January
DESCRIPTION:The Essence of Meditation\nHelpful and Practical Guidance on Meditation \nMeditation doesn’t have to be complicated or difficult. Many of us can feel we are doing something wrong if our mind is full of thoughts and distractions\, worries and feelings. At the beginning\, meditation is not about having an “empty” mind. If we can simply learn to stay present to all experience as it arises\, that is enough. That is meditation! \nAccording to the Buddhist teachings on meditation\, happiness depends entirely upon our mind and how it perceives\, so it is vital to take care and to become familiar with our mind. By gently practicing a simple method such as calm abiding (shamatha) meditation\, we pacify our scattered minds\, defuse our powerful emotions and overcome distraction. \nIf you want to attain perfect calmness in your meditation you should not be bothered by the various images you find in your mind. Let them come and let them go. Then they will be under control.\n– Suzuki Roshi \nOn this weekend retreat\, we will explore what meditation really is for you with the help of guided practices\, walking meditation and time for discussion and clarification. This retreat is suitable for everyone and no prior experience of meditation is needed. \nWho is this retreat for?\nThis retreat is for you if: \n\nYou are quite new to meditation and want to explore it in a retreat environment in a gentle way\nYou already have a meditation practice but would like to explore new methods or refresh your practice and understanding\nYou are curious about the centre and what we offer and would like to try a meditation retreat\nYou are interested in the relationship between the mind\, thoughts and emotions and how meditation can help\nYou would like to develop a simple practice you can do at home\n\nWhat to expect\n\nMeeting like minded people\nGuided reflections\, contemplative practices and mindful walking\nShort video clips with other relevant teachers\, talks\, practical resources\, group discussions and periods of silence\nTime for rest and relaxation\nEnjoying nature\n\nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in our Temple\, which is a modern example of a traditional Tibetan monastery designed to be an inspiring symbol of the Buddha’s teachings for our times. \nWhat people say about Essence of Meditation\n“Taking place in such a beautiful location\, “The Essence of Meditation” is a wonderful programme. The presenters are kind and gentle\, the instructions and meditations are well founded offering a programme that aptly reflects its title.”\n– John\, Psychologist \n“This was my first attempt at connecting with my mind to find out more about myself. I really loved the way it was guided by Mary and Derek. Will definitely come back. Dzogchen Beara and the people here have a magical vibe\, it touches you in so many ways”.\n– Tushar\, Consultant
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/essence-of-meditation/
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