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SUMMARY:More Than We Think - September
DESCRIPTION:A Weekend Retreat to Explore the Mind and Heart with Senior Rigpa teacher Ian Ives\nMeditation is far more than a relaxation technique. It has the power to transform the way we see ourselves\, others and the world around us. Meditation helps us connect more deeply with ourselves\, meet our emotions with greater awareness and love\, and find the resilience to meet anything with more presence\, awareness and spaciousness. \nWhether you are new to meditation or already have experience\, this weekend offers the chance to pause and discover your own inner landscape. Drawing on the Mahayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism\, meditation is based on understanding that our minds are inherently clear and open. Wisdom\, compassion\, and inner peace are already within us—we simply need to uncover them. \nThrough regular practice\, we learn to be less dominated by external distractions and internal streams of thoughts. We discover a new way of meeting thoughts and emotions—with openness\, clarity\, and ease in every moment. \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.
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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/
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