Green Tara is a beloved meditation deity in the pantheon of Tibetan Buddhism. She symbolizes the compassion and action of all the Buddhas, and is able to swiftly liberate us from fears. She is usually depicted in traditional art with her right leg bent, ready to jump up to help all sentient beings. She has [...]
Please join us for a full moon weekend to reconnect with practice, lineage, and old Dharma friends. The benefits and merits of practicing on moon days are immeasurable. Lama Yeshe Rinpoche has advised us to practice the first two special foundational practices of Refuge and Bodhicitta, and Dorje Sempa. Included will be talks, meditation sessions, [...]
Daily Life Dharma by the lazy Buddhist At the start of 2020, who could have imagined what this year would hold? It has been an extraordinary time. Within my small circle of contacts, some people lost either their lives or family members to Covid-19. Some were sick for two weeks and recovered fully and a [...]
In the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, come study and explore the mysterious wisdom of the Heart Sutra, known in Buddhism as ‘The Prajnaparamita.’ This ancient and sacred text will form the foundation of Zen Buddhist Mindfulness Practices to open your heart - including sitting, walking, dancing & singing. The workshop will be facilitated by [...]
Tara Rokpa Centre is a supreme setting for this special retreat. Set in the dramatic scenery of the North West province - wild and wonderful – busting with all the elements of nature and with the living solidity of the Eco/ Adobe buildings - this venue established by our beloved teacher, Akong Rinpoché, made for [...]
A retreat in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh Impermanence moves us into the unknown whether we like it or not. This movement based workshop will provide an opportunity to slow down and embrace the depth of our embodied experience and wisdom in a time of great uncertainty. Cradled in the safe beauty of the [...]
There I was, living at the tip of Africa looking for something, not really sure what, confused by the roots of my German-Indian descent: not at home, nor here nor there, standing on the halfway line between those two worlds. They say Cape Town is one of the most beautiful places on earth and South [...]
Guided by Alan Muller A traditional 3 year 3 month traditional retreat is out of reach of most people leading modern lives. And it is a great challenge for lay practitioners to find the time or place to complete practices such as Ngöndro – the foundational practices of Tibetan Buddhism. In response to these needs, [...]
…on retreat with Dónal Creedon at TRC – December, 2018 It always feels like there’s a lot of time on one of Dónal’s retreats. There’s an air of lightness and ease, It’s only in retrospect that you realise just how many hours of practise you’ve chalked up. I’ve been on a fair number of retreats [...]
