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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.
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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.
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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.
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