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SUMMARY:Art and Meditation - June
DESCRIPTION:Art and Meditation\nWisdom in Colour: Open Mind and Fearless Creativity \nThis Event in now full. \nThis popular midweek workshop with David Rycroft explores how artistic activity and meditation mutually nourish each other. By alternating art and meditation\, we bring freshness and ease to our meditation and allow our creative riches to emerge! \nThis event is an invitation to explore our own creativity. In the uniquely inspiring environment of Dzogchen Beara and held in the warm atmosphere of mutual support\, we will all have plenty of time and space to delve into the richness of our own creativity. \nWith the help of art exercises\, one-to-one conversations and group sharing\, and with references to both Buddhist philosophy and art history\, we will enrich our capacity for artistic expression. \nGrounded in meditation\, we see if we can bring a natural ease\, presence and sparkle into our artistic activity. And if we notice how easy it is to become awkward and self-critical\, we can play with that too! \nA series of art exercises invite us to: \n\nLook at the world in a fresh way\, unencumbered by our usual concepts\,\nTap into our intuition and inner powers of inspiration\n\nMeditation sessions will give us the opportunity to: \n\nChange our attitude towards self-critical thoughts and comments\nFind relaxation\, without losing clarity\n\nThere will be plenty of space for sharing connecting with others. \nAll materials are included. All levels of artistic and meditative experience are welcome! \nWhat people say about Art and Meditation\n“A wonderful retreat\, totally inspirational\, opening up new ways of looking and appreciating life\, around us and within us. I was in “heaven” for four days”\n– Barbara \n“I have never enjoyed a course as much as I have Art and Meditation. David‘s patience and his obvious knowledge were key to making this such a success for me. Having never painted before\, I was confident in showing my efforts on the last day. The meditation\, part of the course was excellent”.\n– Colette \nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in the clifftop shrine room of Centre House\, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering spectacular ocean views.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/art-and-meditation-june/
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SUMMARY:Healing Relationships through Listening - June
DESCRIPTION:Healing Relationships through Listening\nTransforming Connections with Awareness Centred Listening \nThis weekend is for anyone who wishes to heal relationships with partners\, family members\, friends and work colleagues\, some of whom may no longer be in our lives. \nTopics for the weekend\n\nKindness towards our hard-to-deal-with feelings such as disappointment\, grief\, fear\, anger\, pain or hurt.\nHow to break patterns of relationships that keep coming back and don’t heal.\nHealing our own relationship with ourselves.\nReconnecting with our inner sense of well-being and self-compassion.\nTransforming past difficulties and becoming open to more genuine relationships.\n\nDuring this weekend we focus on both compassion for ourselves as well as ways to heal our relationships with others. \nSelf-compassion will be one of our themes because sometimes kindness to ourselves leads to more compassionate interactions with others. This self-reflective workshop\, away from the busyness of our daily life\, will offer both insights and a practical methodology to kindly address old problems in relating and heal difficult communication with others. \nMethods used in the weekend\n\nExperiential exercises on listening and communication in pairs and small groups\nReflective guided reflections and meditations\nGroup discussion.\n\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/healing-relationships-through-listening-june/
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261004T133000
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SUMMARY:Deep Listening Intensive - September
DESCRIPTION:Deep Listening Intensive\nTransforming Communication at all Levels\nWednesday 30 September\, 8pm to Sunday 4 October\, 1:30pm \nDeep Listening is a complete practical training using the transformational method of Awareness Centred Deep Listening Training founded by Rosamund Oliver\, which harnesses the life-changing potential of bringing simple awareness to listening. \nParticipants will find that this course complements their existing communication skills as they personally experience the ability of the natural listening mind to hold a safe listening container. \nParticipants gain information about their own way of listening through a variety of interactive situations designed to reflect what is truly happening in listening. This approach is suitable for communicating with people from all walks of life and in all types of setting and team working. Appreciating our different ways of communication is central to this method. \nTopics covered during the course\nDeep Listening Training is designed to deepen participant’s capacity for listening at all levels of communication in work or clinical settings using specific practical tools. The following areas are addressed: \n\nThe three core skills of Embodied Awareness\, Supportive Presence and Generating Compassion\nExtending awareness of what arises in the listening\, both spoken and unspoken.\nApplying evidence-based contemplative practices to support effective communication.\nGenerating compassionate\, embodied listening to build greater resilience for the listener\, with less exhaustion and burnout.\n Enhanced ways of self-reflective listening\, as part of self-discovery and self- supervision.\nIntegration of this method back into work and life\n\nTraining methods used\n\nExperiential and interactive sessions\nGuided reflections and contemplations\nA variety of specially designed listening exercises.\nShort topical presentations with time for questions and discussion.\nPractical ways of integrating methods in listening situations.\nInteractive group work with both large and small groups.\nJournaling. Time for self-reflection\, integration\, and personal work.\n\nWho is this training for?\nAs basic listening skills are not covered\, this course is designed for people who already have experience of using listening as an essential part of their work or life activity. This is an experiential training and numbers are limited. Places are in high demand so immediate booking is advised. \nWhat people say about Deep Listening Intensive\n“Thank you sincerely. This was the most helpful course I have ever done -twice!”.\n– Deborah\, Therapist \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/deep-listening-intensive-september/
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SUMMARY:Authentic Presence Immersion - October
DESCRIPTION:Authentic Presence Immersion\nTraining in the Contemplative-based Approach to End-of-Life Care \nSkills training in the contemplative-based approach to end-of-life care for health and social care professionals\, spiritual care providers\, doulas and volunteers. \n\nHow can I prevent becoming overwhelmed by the loss I witness?\nHow do I stay present without losing my own sense of well-being?\nHow do I speak about death and address deeper fears and concerns with patients and families?\n\nPresence\, compassion and skilled expertise are critical in offering comfort and support for dying patients. Authentic Presence Immersion is an experiential training in contemplative-based end-of-life care. The training offers participants the space and the opportunity to strengthen their inner balance and enhance their skills and knowledge serving the dying. It explores the deeper dimension of living\, dying\, caregiving and spiritual care by bringing together the practical knowledge of today’s palliative care environments with the contemplative methods of mindfulness\, compassion and awareness. \nLed by a team of experienced health and social care professionals\, spiritual providers and meditation teachers from Ireland and Europe. \nAuthentic Presence Immersion employs a variety of learning modalities\, including individual\, group and interactive work\, as well as presentations. \nApply and integrate contemplative tools and resources\nThrough learning how to apply and integrate contemplative tools and resources\, participants will learn to: \n\nCultivate greater mindful awareness and manage their responses\nPractice self-compassion in the day-to-day encounters with experiences of suffering and mortality and sustain compassionate intention\nEnhance their competencies and skills and increase trust and confidence in their own inner wisdom\nEmbody authentic presence\n\nFacilitating a dying person’s process\nParticipants will learn how to facilitate a dying person’s process towards: \n\nUnderstanding and transforming suffering\nExperiencing a genuine connection with others and healing relationships\nFinding meaning in life\, illness\, and dying\nFinding a source of comfort or peace\n\nTopics that will be covered\nContemplative Practice & Contemplative Care \nIntroduction to the contemplative care model of authentic presence\nPractising self-care and self-compassion during challenging times: contemplative resources for building resilience and connecting with our sources of joy\,\nSpirituality and purpose\nSustaining a compassionate attitude and cultivating authentic presence in therapeutic relationships\nDealing with the realities of suffering\, grief and mortality\nCreating a peaceful environment in different settings\nCaregiving as a spiritual and contemplative practice \nTraining in Contemplative Listening and Communication \nExtensive training in the model of ‘Contemplative Listening and Communication’ and its practical applications working with patients\, families and staff\n‘Council’ – a listening model for family and bereavement support and team meetings \nAssessing and responding to the needs of the dying  \nIdentifying and addressing practical\, psycho-social and spiritual needs\nManaging complex care situations\nHealing relationships and methods for resolving unfinished business\nAddressing the deeper dimensions of the dying process\nRecognizing and addressing spiritual pain\nSupporting patients and families to prepare for death and saying good-bye \nBereavement \nUnderstanding the process of bereavement and the spiritual dimension of bereavement \nWatch this video and be inspired\n \nCertification\nThe Immersion module is part of the Certificate in Contemplative End-of-Life Care offered by Authentic Presence Program US. The course has enjoyed great success in the USA for the past 20 years. It is the third time it is held at Dzogchen Beara Meditation Centre. The module can be taken as a stand-alone or part of the Certificate. \nFor more information you can visit authentic-presence.org or send an email to usa@authentic-presence.org. \nLocation\nThe training will be held at the Spiritual Care Centre at Dzogchen Beara\, West Cork\, Ireland. Dzogchen Beara is known for its breathtaking beauty and spectacular views. Nearly everyone who has come to visit has commented on the healing power of the natural environment and the pervasive atmosphere of deep peace and tranquility. There couldn’t be a better place for the immersive experience of this training. \nDzogchen Beara Meditation Centre is a 2 – 2.5 hours drive from the Cork\, Kerry and Shannon airports which offer international flights. \nApply Now\nIf you are interested in participating in this training\, you are requested to please complete this Application Form. Please use this document to help prepare and gather your responses.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/authentic-presence-immersion-october/
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SUMMARY:Background to the Dzogchen Pith Instructions
DESCRIPTION:Background to the Dzogchen Pith Instructions Part 1\nPart One \nAt the heart of the Dzogchen teachings taught by Sogyal Rinpoche\, are the extraordinary pith instructions on trekchö that he received from Nyoshul Khenpo Jamyang Dorje. These ‘Dzogchen Mengak’ teachings are what Rinpoche most deeply wished for his Dzogchen Mandala students to study\, practise and accomplish. \nThe Mengak teachings begin with a series of profound topics called ‘The Background’\, which Rinpoche taught thoroughly during the Three Year Retreat (2006-2009) and which were studied\, more essentially\, in the Dzogchen Mandala Study Programme (2015-2016). \nNow in Dzogchen Beara\, for the first time\, we are offering a chance for Dzogchen Mandala students who have previously received these teachings to study and practise them thoroughly in a retreat setting \nThe retreat in November is the first of a series of three retreats which we plan to hold over three consecutive years where the teachings that Sogyal Rinpoche gave during the Three Year Retreat will be shared\, reflected upon and practised.Throughout the retreat there will be a strong emphasis on invoking the blessings of the Dzogchen masters of the lineage and on the profound practice of Guru Yoga. \nThe teachings on this retreat have only recently been released\, and have been shared in retreats in Lerab Ling and in Blueys\, Australia. \nPlease note that this retreat will be offered in ENGLISH ONLY \nTEACHERS\nDesigned under the guidance of Patrick Gaffney\, this retreat on the Dzogchen Mengak Background teachings will be led by Rigpa Senior Teachers Valerie Baker and Ian Ives and Rigpa teacher Naomi Gassler. \nCRITERIA\nThis event is open to students who have previously received the teachings on the Background to the Dzogchen Mengak either:\n—during the 3-Year Retreat\, or\n—during the Dzogchen Retreat extension of September 2015\, or\n—the Dzogchen Study Programme of 2015- 2016. \nIn addition students need to:\n—have completed—or almost completed—the accumulations of the Longchen Nyingtik Ngöndro\, and\n—have received one of the following empowerments: Nyingtik Yabshyi\, Chetsun Nyingtik or Tigle Gyachen. \nHOW TO FOLLOW & APPLY\nDue to the extraordinary nature of the teachings shared\, the retreat will be held in-person only and will not be shared online. \nIf you would like to participate in this retreat please fill out this google form before the 1st of October 2026. If you are unsure whether you meet the criteria please apply and your individual situation will be considered. \nPROVISIONAL SCHEDULE \n07.30 – 08.15 Silent meditation (optional)\n09.00 – 09.30 Riwo Sangchö\n10.00 – 13.00 Teachings & Practice (with a short break)\n13.00 – 15.00 Lunch break\n15.00 – 16.30 Study session\n17.00 – 18.30 Tendrel Nyesel Tsok \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/background-to-the-dzogchen-pith-instructions/
CATEGORIES:Rigpa
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SUMMARY:Facing Loss Healing Grief - November
DESCRIPTION:Facing Loss\, Healing Grief\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\nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in the Spiritual Care Centre meditation room\, a bright ecumenical 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-november/
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SUMMARY:Natural Great Peace Week - November
DESCRIPTION:Natural Great Peace\nThis retreat is specifically designed for those with some experience of meditation\, willing to commit to an intensive practice retreat including several days in silence. \nPractising meditation in a retreat environment is a special opportunity to refine our practice\, enhance our understanding and simply enjoy a taste of the peace of mind and deep sense of well being that meditation brings. \nThe retreat will include: \n\nIn-depth meditation instruction based on the Tibetan Buddhist tradition\nGuidance & clarification through questions/answers with experienced meditation instructors\nInspirational video teachings on meditation by leading contemporary teachers\nExtended periods of meditation (about 4 hours per day)\nWalking meditation\nSessions focusing on how to integrate our practice in daily life\,\nDaily Loving Kindness practice.\n\nAlso included are optional Kum Nye (Tibetan Yoga) sessions led by Matt Padwick\, to energise and harmonise mind and body. \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 practiced 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. \nTypical Daily Schedule\nPlease note that much of the retreat is conducted in silence. \n7.15 – 8.00 am Silent meditation\n8.00 – 9.00 am Break\n9.00 – 9.45 Kum Nye Tibetan yoga\n10.00 – 11.00 am Meditation\n11.00 – 11.30 am Tea Break\n11.30 – 1:15 pm Session including walking meditation\n1.15 – 3.15 pm Lunch\n3.15 – 4.00 pm [optional] Facilitated small-group check-in\n4.00 – 4.30 pm Tea Break\n4.30 – 6:00 pm Session\n6.00 – 7.00 pm Supper\n7.00 – 7.45 pm Guided Loving Kindness meditation \nThis is a 7-day retreat\, please register only if you can attend the full week. \nWhat people say about Natural Great Peace\n“Thank you to all the staff and volunteers\, this retreat has changed my life.”\n– Aishling \nDonation Based Events\nWe are offering this retreat on the basis of Dāna (Generosity) as it’s our heartfelt wish that finances should not be a barrier for people wishing to attend events – so for this event we do not set a retreat fee and charge only to cover catering costs. \nYou are invited to make a financial offering according to your means\, to help cover the costs of hosting the retreat and to ensure that such events continue into the future\, but there is no obligation. \nDzogchen Beara is a not-for-profit charity and all of our income goes directly to supporting the Dharma and all who benefit from the Centre. \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.
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