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SUMMARY:Mind\, Body & Spirit - November
DESCRIPTION:Mind\, Body & Spirit – Fully booked\nA Self-Care Retreat for Family Carers and Care Professionals \nThis retreat is fully booked\, apologies for any inconvenience. \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-november/
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SUMMARY:Awake
DESCRIPTION:Awake\nMeditation Retreat \nFor beginners and anyone who likes to give their meditation practice a boost. \nThe summer break is a great time to make a fresh start. Meditation is a down-to-earth and practical resource. It helps us stay sane\, feel more in touch with ourselves\, connected with others and awake in our lives. \nThis restorative meditation retreat focuses on how we can better deal with anxiety\, stress and distractions\, and stay more grounded\, spacious and kind. \nEach day will include: \n\nShort teachings and discussions\nSitting and walking meditations\nPeriods of silence\nGentle mindfulness movements\nTime for rest and relaxation\n\nThere is the possibility of personal interviews to clarify practice questions. After the retreat\, participants will receive recorded meditations to inspire their meditation practice at home. \n“Had a wonderful time at the retreat. Kirsten was brilliant\, warm & inspiring. The open hearts of everyone left me feeling rejuvenated and the scenery is breathtaking.” – Neil \n“The retreat was excellent. Kirsten has a wonderful ability to answer the most profound questions in a way that helped me understand & feel.” – Fiona \n“This retreat brought my mind & heart home. I am so grateful. Thank you for everything. Expectations exceeded.” – Vivienne \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/awake/
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SUMMARY:The Most Important Moment
DESCRIPTION:The Most Important Moment\nA 4-day Immersive Retreat on Preparing for Death \n“For someone who has prepared and practised\, death comes not as a defeat but as a triumph\, the crowning and most glorious moment of life. The moment of death is a tremendous opportunity\, if we understand clearly what is happening\, and we have prepared well for it in life.” Sogyal Rinpoche \nThis retreat offers something rare: dedicated time\, in a supportive community\, to prepare for your dying with care\, clarity and confidence. \nLed by Kirsten DeLeo (Rigpa teacher) Susan Browne (Senior Practice Holder)\, it invites students from all Mandalas to clarify their practice and prepare spiritually\, emotionally\, and practically for death. If you’ve thought about getting ready — or started preparing and then put it off — this is the time to finally do it. \nWhat to expect? \n\nIn a peaceful environment free of everyday distractions\, and alongside dharma friends\, the retreat includes:\nGroup sessions sharing special teachings\nGuided meditations\, reflections\, and discussions\nOne-on-one sessions with Susan and Kirsten to support your personal practice and address individual questions or concerns\nSilent periods\, space for personal practice\, and time to enjoy the natural beauty of Dzogchen Beara\nThe retreat will be held in the shrine-room of the Spiritual Care Centre.\n\nTopics \n\nContemplating dying as a practitioner\nIdentifying what’s needed to support your dharma vision for dying\nThe dying process\, the moment of death\, and the bardos\nPractices for dying and the moment of death\nCreating a practical plan — completing your spiritual care directive and medical care directives\nResolving unfinished business and addressing challenging family dynamics\nSpiritual and practical advocacy — communicating your wishes with loved ones\, dharma friends\, and medical care providers\nAvailable resources\, teachings\, and guidance\n\nWho is it for? \nStudents from all Rigpa mandalas are warmly encouraged to join.\nPreparing for the retreat\nParticipants will receive a getting-ready package beforehand. Since official documents vary by country\, we encourage everyone to research their own country’s requirements in advance and bring relevant documents (such as a Living Will) to work with during the retreat. \nExtending your retreat \nWe encourage you\, if you can to build in extra time after for personal reflection and retreat.\nPlease register early as space is limited. \nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in the Spiritual Care Centre.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/the-most-important-moment/
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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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