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SUMMARY:Embracing Change - Online Course
DESCRIPTION:Embracing Change – Online Course\nCultivating Resilience through the Wisdom of Contemplation \n“Nothing is permanent\, except change” The Buddha \nContemplation 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. \nContemplative 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.  \nMuch 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. \nThis course will include guided meditation and contemplations\, discussion\, and advice on how to integrate meditation and contemplation into our everyday life. \n\nEmbracing Change offers a practical\, compassionate approach to support you in contemplating and  adapting to life’s challenges. \n“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 \nEmbracing 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
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/embracing-change-online-course/
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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.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/natural-great-peace-november/
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SUMMARY:The Heart Practice for Difficult Times
DESCRIPTION:The Heart Practice for Difficult Times\nWeekend Retreat with John Douglas & Anne Sheehan \nWhen things are difficult in our lives\, strong emotions can sometimes overwhelm us\, making it hard to get on with even the simplest of daily tasks. \nWhile meditation instructions invite us to stay present in the face of such strong emotions\, to neither indulge nor suppress them\, for many of us\, it is hard to stay with such feelings for long without becoming overwhelmed or else completely shutting down. \nIn this weekend workshop we will introduce methods from the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition for working with our hearts and minds that can be particularly helpful for easing\, releasing and transforming some of our more difficult feelings. \nContent Summary \n\nHow meditation techniques can help increase our tolerance for our own feelings\nUsing imagination and visualisation to help soothe and calm our minds and hearts\nGuided meditations and visualisations particularly focussed on calming or transforming our emotions\nAn introduction to using mantras\nExploring our personal relationship with prayer and how calling out from the heart can help connect us to greater sources of love and transformation both within and without irrespective of our belief system\nIntegrating these various elements into a personal “Heart Practice” that we can have and use as a refuge for difficult times in our lives\nSmall group discussions to share our experiences\n\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-heart-practice-for-difficult-times/
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SUMMARY:Loving Kindness Week - February
DESCRIPTION:Loving Kindness Week\nDiscovering the True Nature of Love \nWhen our hearts and minds are filled with love we naturally experience happiness and well-being\, yet many of us feel a poverty of love\, which we may experience as either feeling unloved or not being able to love others as fully as we would wish. \nLoving Kindness meditation is a method that helps us to develop unconditional love\, starting with developing a healthy and loving relationship with ourselves and then extending out into all our relationships and ultimately to all beings. \nSome experience with meditation would be supportive for this retreat which includes several days with periods of silence. \nContent\n\nWays to evoke the natural love we all have within us\nLearning to be our own best friend\nWhat does it mean to have love for those we have difficulty with\nProviding an effective methodology in the form of Loving kindness meditation\nMoving toward a universal love while also treasuring our near and dear ones\nShowing how this meditation can be transformative in our daily life even in the most mundane or challenging situations\n\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 and admin costs. You 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. Dzogchen 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. \nWhat people say about our Loving Kindness Week\n“This has been a heart opening\, expansive week. I feel different than I did seven days ago\, in a great way. Can’t wait to come back next year.”\n– Ciara \nLocation\nThe retreat 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. \nFee\nA catering and admin fee of €310 applies to this event. Please consider making a donation as part of your booking to help us continue to help others.
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SUMMARY:Loving Kindness Weekend - June
DESCRIPTION:Loving Kindness – Setting the Heart Free\nIn today’s fast-paced world\, information overload and daily pressures can leave us feeling anxious\, lonely\, and emotionally guarded. When life gets overwhelming\, our hearts naturally close up. But there is a powerful way to break free from this cycle. \nFirst taught by the Buddha over 2\,500 years ago\, Loving-Kindness meditation is one of the most ancient and transformative practices in the Buddhist tradition. Known in the Pali language as metta\, it is the practice of cultivating an unconditional friendliness and warmth toward ourselves and all living beings. It is an active training of the heart\, acting as a direct antidote to fear\, anger\, loneliness\, and self-criticism. \nThe practice follows a deliberate\, step-by-step framework to expand our capacity for love toward ourselves and others. Love in this context is the cultivation of a steady\, open-hearted wish for the happiness and well-being of all beings—including ourselves. In a world that can feel so divided\, Loving-Kindness meditation remains a gentle yet profound tool of transformation\, reconnecting us with the immeasurable treasure of love within us. \nDuring this weekend retreat\, you will: \n\nStep-by-step exploration of the progressive stages of Loving Kindness (metta) practice.\nPersonal guidance and group\nCreate a practical plan to integrate loving-kindness into your modern daily life.\n\nEveryone is welcome—a gentle exploration of the practice suitable for beginners and a refresh for experienced meditators looking to deepen their practice. \nTestimonials \n“The sensitivity & grace that this course was delivered with was sublime. The facilitators embodied the qualities of loving kindness & I felt comfortable\, safe and held during the entire weekend” – Cara \n“Real deepening of both meditation and Loving Kindness in a perfect environment where even the birds are loving.” – Karin \n“A beautiful heart opening event\, held in great warmth and care” – Mary \nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in our new 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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