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Nurturing Happiness
Sister Candasiri /Fri, 12- Wed, 17 May
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During this time of retreat we will use the Buddha's teachings as a guide and encouragement for understanding suffering and for nurturing happiness.
We will come to see that each of us has the capacity to bring about a lasting peace and joy in our lives. Such blessings are sorely needed on our planet at this time.
Join Ajahn Candasiri for some days of nurturing happiness
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Under The Full Moon Of May:
Wesak - celebrating 25 centuries of Buddhism
Stephen Coan / Weekend / 5-7 May
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Wesak is the most important day on the Buddhist calendar, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha nearly 2500 years ago and is traditionally held on the full moon of the lunar month of Wesak (coincidental with May.) We will mark this festival with a programme of sitting and walking meditation plus talks and reflections on aspects of the Buddha’s life and teachings and, in union with Buddhists around the world, hold a traditional Wesak ceremony - a lantern-lit circumambulation, after which we will inaugurate the evocative documentary on the BRC “Bodhi Is Light” just released by renowned film-maker, Richard Pakleppa. Through his camera lens and his ‘third eye’, he has captured the spirit of place and people. “This is a beautiful film and a beautiful tribute to Louis and to all that passed through him. So many minds, heart and bodies tuning into the Old Way.” - Antony Osler
Please note that apart from the talk and discussion periods this retreat will be held in Noble Silence.
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Qigong - The Art of Effortless Power
Dianne Franklin / 5 days / 7 -12 May
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It is hard to believe that many martial arts evolved from these ancient gentle and contemplative movements. Come and experience for yourself the qigong movements - where we will draw energy from the beautiful surroundings of the BRC. There will be two sessions daily allowing plenty of time to relax and immerse ourselves in the tranquillity of the Centre.
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Speak Your Truth, Listen Deeply
Lucy Draper-Clarke and Felicity Hart / Weekend / 19 May-21 May
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"When you are busy judging people, you have no time to love them” - Marshall Rosenberg
When interacting with others, we often find ourselves triggered and then communicate in ways that hurt or harm - ourselves, the other, or the relationship between us. Our conditioned ideas of what it means to communicate, especially during times of conflict, frequently results in a loss of connection. Judgement and defence, as well as the strategies of criticism, insults, blame or put-downs are commonly used in our attempt to be heard or to meet our need to be “right”, “good” or “winning”. Despite our best efforts and intentions, we habitually become “violent” with our words and then feel the pain of disconnection.
This retreat explores the principles and practices of mindfulness and nonviolent communication (NVC), to foster connection and minimize the suffering of outmoded ways of engaging. We will practise both intra-personal and inter-personal mindfulness in order to cultivate skills of empathy, compassion and a better understanding of self and other.
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Compassion in Action
Lucy Draper-Clarke /Weekend / 26-28 May
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When faced with a world in crisis, what do you do? Run and hide, fight and burn out, or freeze in overwhelm? Guided by ideas and practices from the book entitled ’The Compassionate Activist', Lucy will facilitate you on a journey to skilful engagement, addressing issues of personal, social and environmental transformation. By combining practices of mindfulness and compassion with activities for engagement and shadow integration, we can find a way to transform the world from the inside out, and transform ourselves from the outside in.
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For Bookings, send an email to bookings@brcixopo.co.za
Please use this link to view the photos of the various types of accommodation |
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