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SUMMARY:Accepting Yourself\, Finding Peace
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating inner peace through self-acceptance and self-forgiveness with Vera Hey. \n“The path is not to seek for love but merely to seek and find all the barriers within ourselves that we have built against it”. Rumi \nMany of us built an inner prison of beliefs about our deficient self. The biggest threat to our happiness and well-being is when we turn on ourselves with blame\, based on a chronic sense of not being enough or not being good enough. Our inner critic can be so harsh and unforgiving! \nIt takes a conscious commitment to befriend ourselves and cultivate self-forgiveness! Self-forgiveness is about becoming your own best friend. It is about building a connection with yourself that is more real and true than any personality traits we may have. \nDuring this retreat\, we’ll explore how to cultivate self-acceptance and self-forgiveness. We’ll also consider goals one may choose for this year to build a relationship with oneself. \nWe will utilise techniques from the mindfulness toolbox\, including guided relaxations\, meditation\, reflections\, gentle yoga\, and nature walks. \nFacilitator: Vera Hey\nVera Hey is a mindfulness practitioner and an experienced mindfulness facilitator. She applies the insight and awareness gained from her mindfulness practice to both her personal life and her career as a psychological counsellor. She is a student of Rob Nairn\, an international Mindfulness and Meditation teacher\, and has completed his facilitator training course. \nCost\nThe cost includes the accommodation of your choice\, all vegetarian meals from Friday lunchtime to Sunday lunch\, a facilitator fee\, and a voluntary environmental levy of R60. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Accommodation Type\n  Cost per person\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1\,500\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1\,700\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n  R1\,900\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n  R2\,100\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom:\n  R2\,300\n\n\n  Single-use ensuite room:\n  R2\,500\n\n\n\n  \nTo book\nPlease book using this online form. \nA 50% deposit will confirm the accommodation of your choice.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/accepting-yourself-finding-peace/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:compassion,Embodied meditation,Inquiry,Insight,Meditation,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Walking
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DTSTAMP:20260619T102024
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SUMMARY:Listening to Our Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Join Alan Muller and Anton Krueger for a transformative retreat focused on the deep connection between mindfulness and compassion. Drawing from a rich array of dharma teachings\, Alan will explore the essential Buddhist practice of compassion—how it arises from mindful awareness of suffering and fuels our wish to alleviate it. \nAlan’s talks will be woven together with a selection of inspiring stories\, reflecting the wisdom of Aleks Krotoski: “Stories are memory aids\, instruction manuals\, and moral compasses.” Through these narratives\, we’ll deepen our understanding and cultivate compassion in our daily lives. \nIn addition\, Anton Krueger (Mindfulness Africa) will guide a series of meditations and reflections\, creating space for insight and embodied practice throughout the retreat. \nAbout Alan Muller\n\nAlan Muller took refuge in 1997 with Akong Rinpoche. In 2003\, he completed a one-year closed retreat under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this period\, he took novice monk vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson. \n\n\n\nAbout Anton Krueger\nAnton helps to run a Kagyu Buddhist centre in Makhanda (previously Grahamstown). His passion is facilitating creativity\, improvisation and mindfulness workshops. He’s a member of Mindfulness Africa and has presented papers on Mindfulness and Creativity in China\, the USA\, India\, Sweden\, Scotland and Italy. He’s also a creative writer and Head of the Department of Literary Studies in English at Rhodes University. \n  \nCost\nYou are welcome to attend the entire retreat or any part of it. The cost per person includes accommodation of your choice and wholesome meals\, from supper on the day of arrival to lunch on the day of departure. A  facilitation fee is included\, while staff gratuities and dana are optional extras. There is a 5% discount for staying the full 5 days\, which is already included in these costs: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Accommodation Type:\n  2 Nights\n  5 Nights\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n R1\,400\n  R2\,600\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1\,600\n  R3\,100\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (sharing\, per person)\n  R1\,800\n  R3\,600\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (sharing\, per person)\n  R2\,000\n  R4\,000\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom\n  R2\,200\n  R4\,500\n\n\n  Single ensuite room\n  R2\,400\n  R5\,000\n\n\n\nIf you’d like to stay for a shorter or longer time\, please feel free to contact us at retreat@tararokpacentre.co.za for the cost — we’ll be happy to help you find the option that suits you best. \nTo Book:\nPlease book by clicking on this online booking form – please indicate your preferred arrival and departure dates under “Other Info”. \nA 50% deposit will confirm your booking – here are the payment details. \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/listening-to-our-hearts/
LOCATION:North West Province
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,compassion,Contemplation,Meditation,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Spirituality
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DTSTAMP:20260619T102024
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Equanimity and Gratitude with Vera Hey
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Equanimity and Gratitude in a Reactive World. \n“Between the stimulus and the response there is space\, and in that space is your power and freedom\, that space is the hope of humanity!” Viktor Frankl \nWhat is Equanimity? It is a non-reactive\, mindful presence; it is inner balance and ease. It is our inner refuge. When we are able to come to equanimity\, then all other qualities that we cherish like joy\, love\, intelligence\, clarity\, etc\, arise naturally! \nSo\, what keeps us on the spinning wheel of obsessive thinking and running through our day? There is no life there\, no intimacy\, no wonder! \nLet’s explore together how to get off that wheel and step into the states of equanimity and gratitude\, which\, according to neuroscientists\, are states that bring us the experience of contentment\, inner peace and harmony. \nThis retreat will utilise techniques from the mindfulness toolbox\, including relaxation\, meditation\, reflection\, gentle yoga\, and nature walks. \nYour Facilitator:\nVera Hey is a mindfulness practitioner and an experienced mindfulness facilitator. She applies the insight and awareness gained from her mindfulness practice to both her personal life and her career as a psychological counsellor. She is a student of Rob Nairn\, an international Mindfulness and Meditation teacher\, and has completed his facilitator training course. \n  \nCost:\nThe cost includes the accommodation of your choice\, all vegetarian meals from Friday lunchtime to Sunday lunch\, a facilitator fee\, and a voluntary environmental levy of R60. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Accommodation Type\n  Cost per person\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1\,500\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1\,700\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n  R1\,900\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n  R2\,100\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom:\n  R2\,300\n\n\n  Single-use ensuite room:\n  R2\,500\n\n\n\n  \nTo book:\nPlease book using this online form. \nA 50% deposit will confirm the accommodation of your choice.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/cultivating-equanimity-and-gratitude-with-vera-hey/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:communication,compassion,Contemplation,Embodied meditation,Inquiry,Insight,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Spirituality,Walking
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DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250810T110000
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SUMMARY:Training the Heart\, Training the Mind
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a 3-Night Retreat in the Heart of the Bushveld during this full moon weekend. \nReconnect with your innate wisdom and compassion during this 3-night Buddhist retreat at the serene Tara Rokpa Retreat Centre\, nestled in the tranquil Bushveld region of South Africa. Guided by Lama Zangpo\, this retreat will offer a deep dive into the heart practice of Chenrezik—the embodiment of compassion in Tibetan Buddhism—and explore the transformative teachings of Lojong (Mind Training)\, a practical approach to cultivating resilience\, kindness\, and wisdom in daily life. \nThrough Dharma talks\, meditation\, reflections\, and group practice\, you’ll develop tools to soften the heart\, open the mind\, and meet life’s challenges with greater equanimity and compassion. Whether you are new to Buddhist practice or looking to deepen your path\, this retreat provides a supportive and nurturing environment for inner growth and connection. \nAdditional highlights include fresh air nature walks\, time for rest and reflection\, birdwatching\, moongazing under the clear Bushveld sky\, and nourishing vegetarian meals to support deep relaxation and renewal. \nAll are welcome. No prior experience is required. \nTeacher\n\nLama Zangpo’s meditation journey began in 1996 when he met Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg and became a resident volunteer. His spiritual path took him from the Holy Isle to Arran\, and later to Nepal\, where he pursued intensive study and practice under the guidance of Drupon Rinpoche at the Thrangu Sekhar retreat. He has also supported communities in South Africa\, the Congo\, and most recently in Glasgow\, where he now resides\, helping to nurture and grow the local Buddhist community. Lama Zangpo is known for his compassionate approach and understanding of Buddhist meditation\, making this weekend accessible for both beginners and those with more experience.\n\nCost\n\nRetreat costs include accommodation\, meals\, a voluntary environmental levy of R60\, and a contribution toward teacher travel expenses.Please note that the cost does not include dana (a traditional offering to the teacher) or staff gratuities. \nWe warmly encourage participation regardless of financial circumstances—no one should feel excluded due to cost.For additional discounts or work exchange options\, please contact us at retreat@tararokpacentre.co.za. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Accommodation type\n  Cost\n\n\n  Camping (own tent):\n  R1\,900\n\n\n  Dormitory:\n  R2\,200\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (sharing\, per person):\n  R2\,500\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (sharing\, per person):\n  R2\,800\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom:\n  R3\,100\n\n\n  Single ensuite room\n  R3\,400\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo Book\nPlease fill in the online booking form.\n\nA 50% deposit will confirm your choice of accommodation.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/training-the-heart-training-the-mind/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,compassion,Contemplation,Dharma,Meditation,Tibetan Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240808T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T102024
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SUMMARY:Making Friends with Ourselves - A Mindfulness Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“She looked her demons right in the eye and said “don’t you worry…” we will become the best of friends.” – N.R. Hart \nWe all have our “demons”. They are parts of ourselves that we don’t approve of\, don’t accept\, don’t like\, deny\, hate\, fight\, and do our best to conquer. What if we were to try the opposite? A different approach would be to invite\, get to know\, accept\, and turn into allies! \nDuring this three-day retreat\, starting on Thursday evening\, and ending on Sunday 11 August\, we’ll be meeting our “demons”\, giving them physical form via art materials\, conversing with them\, and befriending them. There is also the option of joining the retreat from lunchtime on Friday\, which is a public holiday. \nThis retreat will use techniques from the mindfulness toolbox such as relaxation\, meditation\, reflection\, gentle yoga\, and walks in nature. \nYour Facilitator:\nVera Hey is a mindfulness practitioner and an experienced mindfulness facilitator. She uses the insight and awareness gained from her mindfulness practice in her personal life and in her career as a psychological counselor. She is a student of Rob Nairn\, international Mindfulness and Meditation teacher\, and has completed his facilitator training course. \n  \nCost:\nThe cost includes the accommodation of your choice\, all vegetarian meals from either Thursday supper or Friday lunchtime to Sunday lunch\, a facilitator fee\, and a voluntary environmental levy of R60. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  2 nights\n  3 nights\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1\,600\n  R1\,900\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1\,800\n  R2\,200\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n  R2\,000\n  R2\,500\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n  R2\,200\n  R2\,800\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n  R2\,400\n  R3\,100\n\n\n  Single ensuite room (if space available):\n  R2\,600\n  R3\,400\n\n\n\nTo book:\nPlease book using this online form. \nA 50% deposit will confirm the accommodation of your choice.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/making-friends-with-ourselves/
LOCATION:North West Province
CATEGORIES:compassion,Embodied meditation,Inquiry,Insight,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Walking,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240315T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T102024
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T182056Z
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SUMMARY:A Courageous Heart
DESCRIPTION:Our minds are naturally perfect but because of our obscurations and afflictions\, we have forgotten our true pure nature. The noble Tara is the embodiment of the swift and courageous compassion of all of the Buddhas\, and by invoking her energy\, she can swiftly liberate us from our fears by connecting us to our intrinsic courageous and compassionate heart essence. \nDuring this weekend retreat\, Lama Rinchen will give teachings on the various aspects of Tara and will lead us in the practice of her sadhana. This weekend is open to all who wish to explore the inner meaning of  Tara as an homage to the interconnectedness of all worlds and beings and develop trust in an open and fearless heart. \n  \nTeacher:\nOf French descent\, Lama Rinchen Palmo is a highly experienced meditation teacher who has spent over 12 years in retreat and has previously assisted with the supervision of the long retreats on Holy Isle. She is specialized in the Vajrayana practices of Tibetan Buddhism and has led many retreats on Arya Tara. She is one of the three Western female lamas who have been appointed within the Samye Ling mandala and is well known for her compassionate and down-to-earth style of teaching. She currently resides in Belgium where she divides her time between the Samye Dzong Brussels Centre and the Samye Meditation Gardens retreat centre in the countryside near the French border\, which promotes both outer and inner ecology. \n  \nCost:\nThis is a Dana-based retreat. The cost of the retreat covers accommodation and lacto-ovo vegetarian meals from Friday supper to lunch on Sunday. It also includes a supplement for airfares and a voluntary enviro fee of R60. It excludes Dana\, an offering to the teacher\, as well as staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Accommodation Type\n  Cost (2 nights)\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1\,500\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1\,700\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (sharing\, per person):\n  R1\,900\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (sharing\, per person):\n  R2\,100\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom:\n  R2\,300\n\n\n  Single ensuite room\n  R2\,500\n\n\n\n  \nBookings:\nPlease click here to fill in the booking form. A 50% deposit will confirm your booking.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/a-courageous-heart/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,compassion,Contemplation,Dharma,Meditation,Mindfulness,Tibetan Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231215T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T102024
CREATED:20231211T175630Z
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SUMMARY:Waters of Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Join us for calm moments of flow\, reflection\, and renewal as 2023 comes to a close. Absorb the beauty of Tara Rokpa Retreat Centre (TRC)\, swim in “The Eye” (the deepest freshwater spring on the continent)\, walk mindfully\, and sit under the waterfalls. Let go and Refresh. \nTogether we will practice Zen in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh\, facilitated by Dharma Teacher\, Dr. Ava Avalos & OI Aspirant & Psychologist\, Ms. Betsho Mokgatlhe – Practice\, Open\, Relax\, Swim\, Chant\, Dance\, and Sing! \n  \nAlways Beginning – Always Anew \n  \nAva is an ordained Dharma Teacher in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.  She facilitates Tshedisa Sangha in Botswana – the first African Zen Sangha on the continent.  She is a dancer\, yogini\, HIV/TB specialist physician\, and AIDS activist. She currently leads the Botswana National Advanced HIV Care Initiative\, is a Research Associate of the Botswana Harvard AIDS Institute and the Botswana-Baylor Children’s Centre for Clinical Excellence. Apart from medicine\, yoga\, and dance\, she does her best to keep up with her two high-spirited pups Rico & Raina \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCosts:\nThe costs include all meals\, and accommodation from Friday supper to lunch on Monday. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 2 Nights\n\n\n Dormitory\n R1\,100.00\n\n\n Twin/double room with shared bathroom (sharing\, per person):\n R1\,300.00\n\n\n Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (sharing\, per person):\n R1\,500.00\n\n\n Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n R1\,700.00\n\n\n Single ensuite room\n R1\,900.00\n\n\n\n  \nTo Book:\nPlease fill in our online booking form to reserve your spot.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/waters-of-renewal/
LOCATION:North West Province
CATEGORIES:compassion,Fun,Meditation,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Spirituality,Walking,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231006T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T102024
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SUMMARY:Freedom from Fears
DESCRIPTION:Our minds are naturally perfect but because of our obscurations and afflictions\, we have forgotten our true pure nature. In the Vajrayana practices of Tibetan Buddhism\, there are many meditations that help us remember who we truly are\, and are able to cut through the illusory appearances of cyclic existence. \nThe chanting practice of Green Tara is one such method. Tara symbolizes the compassion and action of all the Buddhas and is able to swiftly liberate us from fear by connecting us to our intrinsic nature. She is usually depicted in traditional art with her right leg bent\, ready to jump up to help all sentient beings. She has a loving expression on her face as she is a compassionate expression of all of the buddhas. \nTara means ‘Star’ in Sanskrit\, and her Tibetan name\, Drolma\, means “rescuer”. She is able to guide or rescue beings from the eight outer fears – the symbolic fears of lions\, elephants\, fire\, snakes\, thieves\, water\, bondage\, and evil spirits\, and from the eight inner fears – the fears of pride\, ignorance\, anger\, jealousy\, wrong views\, attachment\, miserliness\, and deluded doubts. \nChöje Akong Rinpoche\, the founder of Tara Rokpa Centre\, requested that Green Tara Prayers be done at TRC daily. With that in mind\, we will be dedicating this weekend to the study\, reflection\, and practice of Green Tara. We will also commemorate the life of  Chöje Akong Tulku Rinpoche on this 10th anniversary of his passing. \n \nThis weekend is aimed at all practitioners wanting to deepen their understanding of Green Tara deity meditation and do the practice\, as well as those people wanting to spend time reflecting on their connection to Akong Rinpoche. \nThe prayers will be led by senior practitioners. \nCosts: \nThe costs include accommodation and meals from Friday supper to lunch on Sunday but exclude staff tips. Please do not let a lack of finances prevent you from attending – contact us for a work exchange. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n R  900\n\n\n  Dormitory\n R 1100\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per  person):\n R 1400\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per   person):\n R 1600\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3  available):\n R 1800\n\n\n  Single-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n R 2000\n\n\n\n  \nBooking:\nTo book\, please click here for our user-friendly booking form. \nA 50% deposit will secure your place. Here are the banking details.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/freedom-from-fears/
LOCATION:North West Province
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,compassion,Dharma,Meditation,Tibetan Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230809T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T102024
CREATED:20230204T180325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T173118Z
UID:3570-1691604000-1691935200@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Befriending Your Demons - A Women's Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 4-night retreat from Wednesday 9 August (public holiday) to Sunday 13 August with Vera Hey. You are also welcome to come for a shorter stay – email us for options. Men also welcome! \n“You cannot defeat darkness by running from it\, nor can you conquer your inner demons by hiding them from the world. In order to defeat the darkness\, you must bring it into the light.”― Seth Adam Smith \nWe all have our “demons”. They are parts of ourselves that we don’t approve of\, don’t accept\, don’t like\, deny\, hate\, fight\, and do our best to conquer. What if we were to try the opposite? A different approach would be to invite\, get to know\, accept\, and turn into allies! \nDuring this four-day retreat\, starting on Women’s Day (9th of August)\, and ending on Sunday 13 August\, we’ll be meeting our “demons”\, giving them physical form via art materials\, conversing with them\, and befriending them. \nThis retreat will use techniques from the mindfulness toolbox such as relaxation\, meditation\, reflection\, gentle yoga\, and walks in nature. \nYour Facilitator:\n\nVera Hey is a mindfulness practitioner and an experienced mindfulness facilitator. She uses the insight and awareness gained from her mindfulness practice in her personal life and in her career as a psychological counselor. She is a student of Rob Nairn\, international Mindfulness and Meditation teacher\, and has completed his facilitator training course. \n\nCost:\nThe cost of the retreat includes accommodation\, and all meals from Wednesday (or Friday) supper to Sunday lunch. It includes a facilitation fee and a voluntary environmental levy of R60. It excludes staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  2 nights\n  4 nights\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1\,200\n  R2\,400\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1\,400\n  R2\,800\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n  R1\,700\n  R3\,300\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n  R2\,000\n  R3\,900\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n  R2\,200\n  R4\,300\n\n\n  Single-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n  R2\,400\n  R4\,700\n\n\n\nTo Book:\nTo book\, please fill in the online booking form. \nA 50% deposit confirms your booking. The deposit is not refundable but is transferrable to another retreat or person\, or can be used for up to a year. \n\n“Insomnia is just another word for chit chat with demons during bedtime.” – Daniel Saint \n\n\n“Our demons are our own limitations\, which shut us off from the realization of the ubiquity of the spirit. Each of these demons is conquered in a vision quest.” – Joseph Campbell \n\n\n“Everybody has flaws\, everybody has demons\, everybody has ghosts\, but I think you watch people and you see everybody trying to do their best.” — Jason Katims \n\n\n“Sometimes the worst place you can be is your head.” \n\n\n“We stop looking for monsters under the bed when we realize they are inside of us.” \n\n\n“Sometimes\, you can’t defeat the demons you enjoy playing with.” \n\n\n“I can’t drown my demons\, they know how to swim.” \n\n\n“Some of my demons left me\, some are just asleep.  \nA few always travel with me\, others haunt me from the deep.  \nThe little ones are charming\, they are allowed to stay.  \nThe big ones tear up inside\, I just wish they’d go away.” \n\n\n“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss\, the abyss will gaze back into you.” — Friedrich Nietzsche \n\n\n“Overcome the demons with a thing called love.” – Bob Marley \n\n\n“When you feel my heat\, look into my eyes\, it’s where my demons hide. Don’t get too close\, it’s dark inside. It’s where my demons hide.” – Imagine Dragons \n\n\n“She looked her demons right in the eye and said “don’t you worry…” we will become the best of friends.” – N.R. Hart
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/befriending-your-demons-2/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:compassion,Embodied meditation,Inquiry,Insight,Meditation,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230407T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T102024
CREATED:20230204T191152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T202613Z
UID:3580-1680872400-1681135200@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Family Easter Camp 2023
DESCRIPTION:This long weekend getaway in the glorious autumnal bushveld will be facilitated by senior Tara Rokpa Therapist Brion Sweeney\, from Ireland. The weekend will be structured around the theme of  “Mindfulness in Everyday Life”. This will include Tara Rokpa Therapy methods and shiné meditation alongside specific mindfulness techniques given to Tara Rokpa therapists by Akong Rinpoche over a number of years. \nAll are welcome to the Easter Camp\, and to join in with the activities on offer. At TRC\, family is defined in a broad sense\, from the traditional nuclear and extended families\, and extends to friends\, individuals\, urban tribe members\, community members\, TRC visitors\, and anyone wanting to connect with the spirit of the Easter Camp. Children are welcome and there will be a morning programme for them\, including the traditional Easter Egg hunt on Easter Sunday. \nThere will also be a chance for some caring attention to the body in the form of mindful movement. Other activities available include meditation\, walks in the beautiful TRC surroundings\, swimming\, mountain biking\, birding\, star-gazing\, singing around the campfire\, or just sleeping for those with over busy\, stressful lives! \nFacilitator:\n\nBrion Sweeney is a retired consultant psychiatrist having previously worked in Ireland in the National Health Service in Dublin. In addition he holds a masters degree in psychotherapy from University College Dublin. Brion undertook his own experiential training in Tara Rokpa Therapy under the guidance of Akong Rinpoche who had developed TRT to help people to develop their potential. He became a Tara Rokpa therapist in 1992  and thereafter worked with other TRT therapists helping to refine Tara Therapy. More recently Brion spent three years in retreat under the guidance of Tai Situpa Rinpoche.\n\n\nCost:\nWe aim to keep the costs as low as possible to allow families to attend. Accommodation is allocated according to confirmed bookings\, and preference. \nThe costs include all meals from lunch on Friday to lunch on Monday but exclude staff tips. The fees include a contribution to the facilitator’s expenses and an optional R60 environmental fee for adults. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Full Rate (adults):\n  R3\,000\n\n\n  Teen 1\n  R1\,800\n\n\n  Teen 2\, 3….\n  R1\,200\n\n\n  Children 3 – 12\n  R800\n\n\n  Under 3\n  Free\n\n\n\nPlease contact us for more options – don’t let a lack of finances stop you from participating. \nYou are also welcome to come for an extra night before the start or to stay on after the retreat. Contact us for rates. \nTo Book:\nPlease fill in our online booking form for each person\, teen\, and child. \nA 50% deposit will secure your choice of accommodation.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/family-easter-camp-2023/
LOCATION:North West Province
CATEGORIES:compassion,Embodied meditation,Inquiry,Meditation,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230217T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T102024
CREATED:20221110T180206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T181640Z
UID:3296-1676656800-1676815200@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Vajrayana Practice Weekend
DESCRIPTION:with Alan Muller \nPlease join us this Lunar New Year weekend to reconnect with practice\, lineage\, and old and new Dharma friends. The benefits and merits of practicing together with fellow travelers on the path are immeasurable. Alan will tell us stories\, give us practical advice\, and guided meditations. There will be time for walks\, chats\, and your own practice. \n“When you run after your thoughts\, you are like a dog chasing a stick: every time a stick is thrown\, you run after it. Instead\, be like a lion who\, rather than chasing after the stick\, turns to face the thrower. One only throws a stick at a lion once.” – Yogi Milarepa \n\n\n\n\nLama Yeshe Rinpoche has advised us to practice the first two special foundational practices of Refuge and Bodhicitta\, and Dorje Sempa.\n\n“If your mind is engaging either in the mantra or visualization then you will have the fruition. It’s not about numbers\, it’s about how you involve body\, speech and mind.”\nLama Yeshe Rinpoche.\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Facilitator\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe retreat will be led by Alan Muller who took refuge in 1997 with Akong Rinpoche. In 2003\, he completed a one-year closed retreat under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this period\, he took novice monk’s vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson. He has formed Ngondro groups since 2004 around Southern Africa. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nCosts\nThe cost includes meals and accommodation but excludes dana and staff tips. Please don’t let a lack of finances prevent you from coming – email us at retreat@tararokpacentre.co.za for options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R800\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1000\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per   person):\n  R1300\n\n\n   Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per   person):\n  R1500\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3   available):\n  R1700\n\n\n  Single-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n  R1900\n\n\n\n  \n\nBookings\nTo book\, click on this user-friendly link. \nA 50% deposit will secure your choice of accommodation. \n\nTestimonial\n\n\n\n“I have to report on the most awesome dharma talk I attended today. Alan talked on How to practise meditation more effectively. I have always known he is\, probably our foremost South African Bodhisattva and have noticed how the advice he gives is increasingly deeply wise and compassionate.\n\nHis talk blew me away! I was totally transfixed the entire talk.. He covered pivotal advice of great masters and then drew it all together showing how it all applied in our daily lives. The talk was easy to follow and also very dense. It could have served as the outline for a longer retreat. The content was superb and the structure of the talk equally superb and aimed to get us to really understand what he was teaching us.\n\nI think he is a teacher who can guide us magnificently. We lament that we don’t have teachers. But we have Alan\, right here. He is gentle and humorous in his presentation and does not go for big drama. I appreciate this and I’m sure other people will do so.\n\nI am so so excited and serious. I believe Alan is the teacher (or one of them) that we are looking for.\n\nMaxine Fine
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/vajrayana-practice-weekend/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,compassion,Dharma,Fun,Insight,Meditation,Mindfulness,Tibetan Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220806T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220809T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T102024
CREATED:20220526T095049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T165620Z
UID:3394-1659789000-1660053600@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Courage and Care - Women's Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:with Lucy Draper-Clarke and Mammatli Thakhuli-Nzuza \nAt first glance\, courage and care may seem like opposites: one tough and strong\, the other soft and fluffy. Explore more deeply\, though\, and they intertwine as the mother archetype\, offering us access to feminine wisdom. From the clarity that arises in the face of compassion\, the greatest courage emerges. \nThis Women’s Day long weekend offers you practices to heal and hold\, replenish and reconnect with yourself and others. We will explore the healing arts of embodiment\, meditation\, and creativity\, which bring us back into the embrace of community. For centuries\, we have gathered in circles\, around the fireside\, to tell stories and sing\, to dance and find the sweetness of silence. In community\, we become fully human. \nThis precious time offers an opportunity to return to the wisdom of the body\, which can hold us steady in the present moment. Communities have long known that to come together and move in harmony allows for healing of the individual and the collective. Utilizing breath\, rhythmic movement\, and a direct sensory experience of the embodied mind\, we learn to regulate emotion\, and become a safe haven for ourselves\, for others and for the earth itself. \nBy working with somatic meditation practices\, including gentle yoga\, qi gong\, and dance\, we will return to this miraculous home of ours. Once the body feels settled\, the sitting practices of mindfulness and compassion will allow access to the inner world of the heart-mind. \n  \nYour Facilitators:\nDr Lucy Draper-Clarke is a retreat facilitator\, mindfulness mentor and researcher-practitioner in the fields of awareness and compassion. After obtaining a doctorate in mindfulness and teacher education\, she is now an Associate Researcher at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. With a focus on compassionate activism and somatic meditation\, she works with those engaged in social transformation and healing\, to alleviate stress\, increase resilience and cultivate wise\, compassionate action. She runs workshops and retreats around Southern Africa. As a practitioner with the Karma Kagyu School of Buddhism\, she attends regular meditation retreats to deepen her own practice. Nothing gives her more joy than supporting others to develop their own\, life-enhancing\, contemplative practices. \n  \nMammatli Thakhuli-Nzuza is a storyteller\, reflexive practice facilitator and an applied drama practitioner. She holds a Masters degree in Theatre in Education\, Communities and Social Contexts from Drama for Life at the University of the Witwatersrand. Her research area explores the tension between women’s personal well-being\, expectations and desires and the expectations imposed by cultural practices\, customs\, beliefs and norms. She facilitates community change processes that incorporate open dialogue\, deep listening and creative embodiment. As an accredited Community Capacity Enhancement (CCE) facilitator and trainer through the Nelson Mandela Foundation\, her work advocates for social development processes that are achievable\, sustainable and people centred. Her practice is situated at the intersection of theatre\, human rights and community building. \n  \nCost:\nThe costs include a facilitation fee\, accommodation\, a voluntary R60 environmental levy\, and all meals and tea break snacks from lunch on Saturday to lunch on Tuesday. It excludes staff tips. \nYou are welcome to arrive on Friday afternoon – an extra night’s cost is applicable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  3 Nights\n  Extra       Night\n\n\n Single-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n  R4\,700\n  R750\n\n\n Single-use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared   bathroom:\n  R4\,550\n  R700\n\n\n Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n  R4\,400\n  R650\n\n\n Shared Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n  R4\,150\n  R560\n\n\n Shared Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n  R3\,800\n  R450\n\n\n Dormitory\n  R3\,500\n  R340\n\n\n Camping (own tent)\n  R3\,200\n  R240\n\n\n\n  \nA 10% discount for Drama for Life and TRC members. \nPlease do not let tight finances prevent you from coming – email us at tararokpacentre@gmail.com for options. \n  \nTo Book:\nPlease click here to fill in the user-friendly online booking form. \nA nonrefundable\, but transferrable deposit of 50% is required to confirm your space. \n  \nRetreat Schedule:\n  \n\n\n\n Saturday 6thAugust\n\n\n  11am -1pm\n  Participants arrive\n  Dining Hall\n\n\n  1pm\n  Lunch\n  Dining Hall\n\n\n  2.30pm\n  Welcome and Introduction\n\n\n\n  4pm\n  Workshop 1 Window of Presence / Healing Arts\n\n\n\n  6pm\n  Supper\n  Dining Hall\n\n\n  7pm\n  Somatic Yoga and the Body Scan\n  Octagon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 7thAugust\n\n\n  7.30am\n  Moving Meditation\n  Octagon\n\n\n  8am\n  Sitting Practice with Lucy\n  Octagon\n\n\n  8.30am\n  Breakfast in Silence\n  Dining Hall\n\n\n  9.30am\n  Workshop 2\n  Octagon\n\n\n  11am\n  Tea\n  Dining Hall\n\n\n  11.30am\n  Moving and Sitting Meditation\n  Octagon\n\n\n  1pm\n  Lunch\n  Dining Hall\n\n\n  2.30pm\n  Trip to the Eye or relaxation\n\n\n\n  6pm\n  Supper\n  Dining Hall\n\n\n  7.30pm\n  Yin Yoga\n  Octagon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 8thAugust\n\n\n  7.30am\n  Moving Meditation\n  Octagon\n\n\n  8am\n  Sitting Practice with Lucy\n  Octagon\n\n\n  8.30am\n  Breakfast in Silence\n  Dining Hall\n\n\n  9.30am\n  Workshop 3\n  Octagon\n\n\n  11am\n  Tea\n  Dining Hall\n\n\n  11.30am\n  Moving and Sitting Meditation\n  Octagon\n\n\n  1pm\n  Lunch\n  Dining Hall\n\n\n  2.30pm\n  Local walk or relaxation\n\n\n\n  6pm\n  Supper\n  Dining Hall\n\n\n  7.30pm\n  Expressive Movement and Fireside Gathering\n  Octagon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Tuesday 9th August\n\n\n  7am\n  Hike to the Waterfall \nReflection Practice\n Meet in Dining Hall\n\n\n  11am\n  Brunch\n  Dining Hall\n\n\n  12 noon\n  Closing circle\n  Octagon\n\n\n  12.30pm\n  Retreat ends\n  Dining Hall\n\n\n  12.30pm\n  Shop open\n  Office
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/courage-care/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:compassion,Embodied meditation,Inquiry,Meditation,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220729T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220731T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T102024
CREATED:20220523T181754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T181754Z
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SUMMARY:Befriending Your Demons
DESCRIPTION:Working with difficult emotions in order to resolve inner conflicts. \n  \nAre you struggling with any of the following: \n\nFear\nAnger\nDepression\nAnxiety\nAn eating disorder\nDifficult relationships\nSelf-hatred\,\nAddiction\nAnd the list goes on…\n\nThe problem is that the harder we fight our demons\, the stronger they become. If we want to liberate ourselves from that fight once and for all\, we must reverse our approach. \nIn this retreat\, we will be learning to work with difficult emotions using a powerful strategy that will enable us to transform our negative emotions\, relationships\, fears\, illnesses\, and self-defeating patterns. We will also learn to cope with our inner enemies that undermine our best intentions. \nOur toolbox will consist of art materials such as paint\, pencils\, clay and collages\, relaxation\, meditation\, mindful movement\, and gentle yoga. \n  \nYour Facilitator:\nVera Hey is a mindfulness practitioner and an experienced mindfulness facilitator. She uses the insight and awareness gained from her mindfulness practice in her personal life and in her career as a psychological counselor. She is a student of Rob Nairn\, international Mindfulness and Meditation teacher\, and has completed his facilitator training course. \n  \nCost:\nThese costs cover all meals from Friday supper to lunch on Sunday. They include a facilitator fee and a voluntary R60 environmental fee. It does exclude staff tips and an R50 contribution for art materials. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1300\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1500\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per   person):\n  R1800\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per   person):\n  R2000\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3   available):\n  R2200\n\n\n  Single-use of en suite room (if space available):\n  R2400\n\n\n\n  \nReserve your place:\nTo book\, please fill in the online booking form. \nA 50% deposit confirms your booking. The deposit is not refundable but is transferrable to another retreat or person.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/befriending-your-demons/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:compassion,Course,Embodied meditation,Inquiry,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220616T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T102024
CREATED:20220123T111000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T111000Z
UID:3230-1655402400-1655647200@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Study\, Reflection and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:with Alan Muller \nThe Buddhist path emphasizes study\, reflection\, and meditation. But sometimes we neglect the study aspect. The study of Buddhist texts is somewhat different from how we normally approach the study of academic subjects. Study\, in the spiritual context\, is very necessary as it provides the view\, the basis\, the perspective needed in order to progress along the path to the ultimate goal. \nDuring this retreat\, we will study sections of the famous text by Atisha Dipankara – The Lamp for the Path to Enlightened in order to learn how to approach Buddhist study. This is an ancient text but is still most relevant to our busy modern lives\, and gives an overview of the entire Buddhist path\, and the steps we need to take to become realised. \nAlan will combine the study sessions with reflections and meditations so that we can fully absorb the advice of the ancient master Atisha. Alan leads a study group in Johannesburg on this text\, so it is an ideal opportunity to spend dedicated time studying together. This is however a stand-alone retreat and is open for all. It is a three-night retreat\, starting on the evening of the public holiday\, 16 June. \nAtiśa Dīpankara (982–1054) was an Indian professor at Vikramshila University\, and one of the greatest Buddhist masters of his time\, being well-versed in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. He is also credited with spreading the Dharma from India to Tibet\, spending the last years of his life in Tibet on the advice of the Bodhisattva Tara. \n  \n  \nCost\nThe cost covers accommodation and all meals from Thursday evening until lunch on Sunday. It also includes an R60 voluntary environmental fee but excludes dana and staff tips. Please don’t let a lack of finances prevent you from attending – email us at tararokpacentre@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Single-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n   R2\,800\n\n\n  Single-use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared bathroom:\n   R2\,600\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n   R2\,500\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (sharing\, per person):\n   R2\,200\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (sharing\, per person):\n   R1\,900\n\n\n  Dormitory\n   R1\,500\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n   R1\,200\n\n\n\nTo Book\nClick here to access the user-friendly online booking form. \nA 50% nonrefundable\, but transferrable deposit will confirm your booking and the accommodation of your choice. \nFacilitator\nThe retreat will be led by Alan Muller who took refuge in 1997 with Akong Rinpoche. In 2003\, he completed a one-year closed retreat under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this period\, he took novice monk’s vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson. He has formed Ngondro groups since 2004 around Southern Africa. \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/study-reflection-and-meditation/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,compassion,Dharma,Insight,Meditation,Philosophy,Tibetan Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220401T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T102024
CREATED:20210210T161826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T103257Z
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SUMMARY:A Mindful Break: Relaxing and getting in touch
DESCRIPTION:with Vera Hey \nA mindful weekend of taking a break\, relaxing\, and getting in touch with ourselves and our needs. \nIn these times of uncertainty\, the levels of stress and anxiety are particularly high for all of us. Therefore it is more important than ever to know how to enable ourselves to remain calm and clear and to enhance our ability to cope with challenges that are present. \nSo this weekend we shall focus on having a break from our busy lives\, relaxing and getting in touch with ourselves and our needs through being quiet and mindful\, meditating\, deep breathing\, mindful movement\, walking in nature\, and other tools from the mindfulness toolbox. \nThis weekend is suitable for beginners; no previous meditation experience is required. \nCost:\nThe cost includes accommodation\, meals\, and facilitation fee. It excludes staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1200\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1400\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n  R1700\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n  R1900\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n  R2100\n\n\n  Single-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n  R2300\n\n\n\nTo Book:\nClick here to book. A 50% deposit will confirm your booking. \nYour facilitator:\n\n\nVera Hey is a mindfulness practitioner and an experienced mindfulness facilitator. She uses the insight and awareness gained from her mindfulness practice in her personal life and in her career as a psychological counselor. She is a student of Rob Nairn\, international Mindfulness and Meditation teacher\, and has completed his facilitator training course.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/a-mindful-weekend/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:compassion,Inquiry,Mindfulness,Relaxing
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220318T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T102024
CREATED:20220111T160004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220116T170941Z
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SUMMARY:Loving Awareness
DESCRIPTION:with Lucy Draper-Clarke \nAs you step into this new year\, what needs your loving awareness? A relationship\, a project\,\nyour work\, home\, or family? You may be holding sorrow for the past or anxiety about the\nfuture. The best place to start is bringing caring attention to your own body\, heart\, and mind.\nTime away\, and time in\, can return you to the ease and joy of the present moment. \nThis 3-night retreat is an invitation to reflect and refocus\, as we reimagine a world that is\nbuilt on an ethic of care. Lucy will guide you through embodied awareness practices\, including yoga\, qi gong\, and expressive movement\, to prepare the heart-mind for meditation. \n  \n\n  \nThen we’ll sit together and cultivate the innate qualities of being human – love\, compassion\, joy\, and equanimity. Finally\, you can explore how to integrate these experiences into daily life. \nPrevious retreat participants had this to say about Lucy: \n“Lucy brings to mindful movement her special warmth and generosity\, together with the\nqualities of a very skilled teacher. She creates an environment of complete kindness and\ngentleness which in turn enables both the beginner and the more experienced to feel trulywelcome.” Carolyn Pollack \n“Lucy is a warm\, wise\, and wonderful teacher\, embodying fully the heart-mind connections she gently encourages in others. What she offers comes directly from her heart\, enabling her to provide exactly what is needed spontaneously in the moment.” Joanna Monaghan \nCost\nThe costs include the facilitation fee\, accommodation\, a voluntary R60 environmental levy\, and all meals and tea break snacks from supper on the day of your arrival\, until lunch on the day of departure. It excludes staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n   3 Nights\n   2 Nights\n\n\n  Single-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n    R4\,000\n    R3\,100\n\n\n  Single-use of twin/double room\, shared   bathroom:\n    R3\,800\n    R3\,000\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n    R3\,700\n    R2\,900\n\n\n  Shared Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n    R3\,400\n    R2\,700\n\n\n  Shared Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n    R3\,000\n    R2\,400\n\n\n  Dormitory\n    R2\,700\n    R2\,200\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n    R2\,400\n    R2\,000\n\n\n\nPlease do not let tight finances prevent you from coming – email us at tararokpacentre@gmail.com. \nBookings\nPlease click here to fill in the user-friendly online booking form. \nA nonrefundable\, but transferrable deposit of 50% is required to confirm your space. \nYour facilitator\nLucy Draper-Clarke has a doctorate in mindfulness and teacher education and loves to run retreats as well as support yoga teacher training schools. She has practised yoga for 20 years and taught yoga and mindfulness in Southern Africa since 2006\, while also offering embodied practices at Wits. While doing so\, she has been lucky enough to study with inspiring Buddhist mindfulness\, Vinyasa yoga teachers\, and Expressive Movement dance therapists. Her light-hearted and compassionate approach to teaching allows participants to explore their inner worlds through a joyful\, yet transformative practice. \n  \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/loving-awareness/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:compassion,Embodied meditation,Food,Fun,Inquiry,Insight,Mindfulness,Music and Rythm,Relaxing,Yoga
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heart-Mind":MAILTO:lucyheartmind@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Compassion and the Foundations of Buddhist Practice
DESCRIPTION:with Samten Drime \nSamten will present the Foundations of Buddhism in the context of Chenrezig\, the embodiment of Compassion of all of the Buddhas. There will be practice sessions as well as talks. \nParticipants are welcome to come for the whole 10-day retreat\, or only part thereof. \nThe 3rd of March is the Tibetan New Year of the Water-Tiger. The first fifteen days of the lunar year are known as the fifteen days of the Buddha’s miracles\, when the Buddha\, who was usually reluctant to show his miraculous powers\, did display miracles in order to pacify challengers from other philosophical schools. Practice during these 15 days is considered most auspicious\, with the merit being multiplied millions of times. \nSamten Drime\nSamten is a Buddhist monk from Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. He was raised in Zimbabwe and has studied and has done long retreats in the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. \n\n\n\n  \n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n  6:00 – 7:00\nGreen Tara Prayers\n\n\n  7:00\nBreakfast\n\n\n  8:30 – 10:00\nSession\n\n\n  10:00 – 10:30\nTea\n\n\n  10:30 – 12:00\nSession\n\n\n  12:00\nLunch\n\n\n  14:00 – 15:30\nSession\n\n\n  15:30 – 16:00\nTea\n\n\n  16:00 – 18:00\nRest/Free time/Walk\n\n\n  18:00\nSupper\n\n\n  19:00 – 20:30\nSession\n\n\n\n  \nThe full retreat starts with supper at 18:00 on Thursday 3 March. And ends with lunch on Sunday 13 March. Participants are welcome to join in anytime during the retreat. \nCost\nThe cost includes all meals from supper on your day of arrival until lunch on your day of departure. It also includes a voluntary environmental levy. There is a 10% discount for participants staying for 10 days. Membership discounts also apply. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 10 Nights\n 2 Nights\n\n\nTwin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person sharing):\n  R6\,450\n  R1\,480\n\n\nTwin/double room with shared bathroom (per person sharing):\n  R5\,450\n  R1\,260\n\n\nSingle room with shared bathroom:\n  R7\,250\n  R1\,660\n\n\nSingle use of ensuite room (if space available):\n  R8\,150\n  R1\,860\n\n\nDormitory\n  R4\,450\n  R1\,040\n\n\nCamping (own tent)\n  R3\,550\n  R840\n\n\n\n  \nWe would like this retreat to be accessible by all\, but we do need to cover our costs. Please email us at tararokpacentre@gmail.com for concessionary rates. \nIf you would like to come for a custom amount of days\, please also email us for costs at tararokpacentre@gmail.com. \nTo Book\nPlease click here to book using our online booking form. Mention which day you would like to arrive\, and how long you would like to stay under the “Other Info” tab.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/compassion-and-the-foundations-of-buddhist-practice/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,compassion,Dharma,Meditation,Tibetan Buddhism
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SUMMARY:Living Compassionately in Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:If we wish to find lasting happiness\, we need to look at how to tame the mind and uncover our compassionate nature. We are so lucky to still be able to access the wisdom of ancient Tibetan masters\, whose advice is very relevant in today’s degenerate times. The text The Eight verses for Training the Mind by Langri Tangpa points to how to tame our minds and work compassionately with others. \n“Some people recite the Eight Verses only as a prayer or aspiration\, but that was not Geshe Langri Thangpa’s intention. He envisioned the text being used as a handbook for the practice of mind training. In these verses\, he tells us precisely what we have to do.” Quote from HH 17th Karmapa. \nAlan will guide us through this text\, and we will look at various commentaries and do guided meditations associated with the text. \nDuring this compassion-based retreat\, Pippa will offer daily sessions of voluntary attendance of: \n\nExercises based on compassion\, taken from the Tara Rokpa Therapy Process. This is a healing process steered by the late Akong Rinpoche and a team of western doctors and therapists which amalgamates the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Healing with Western Therapies.\nGentle Movement based on restorative yoga\, and gentle somatics. These exercises can be done by anyone\, and are adaptable to anyone interested in exploring the inward body/mind connections.\n\nThere will also be time to do your own thing\, take walks\, star-gaze around the campfire\, swim\, and relax. \nFacilitators:\nAlan Muller who took refuge in 1997 with Akong Rinpoche. In 2003\, he completed a one-year closed retreat under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this period\, he took novice monk’s vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson. He has formed Ngondro groups since 2004 around Southern Africa. \n  \nPippa Cope has been involved with the Tara Rokpa Therapy process for over 20 years and has offered courses both in SA \, Zimbabwe and Canada. She has also been involved with yoga for over 20 years. Pippa is certified by an\ninternationally acclaimed Yoga teacher -Donna Fahri \, and has followed Somatic movement since being introduced to it over 4 years ago. \n  \nCosts:\nThis is a dana-based retreat\, and the costs include meals\, teas\, and accommodation. It excludes a monetary offering for the facilitators and staff tips. Please contact us if you have financial constraints\, but would like to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n R2900\n\n\n Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n R2500\n\n\n Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n R3300\n\n\n Single use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared  bathroom:\n R3500\n\n\n Single use of ensuite room (if space available):\n R3700\n\n\n Single en suite room\n R3500\n\n\n Dormitory\n R2000\n\n\n Camping (own tent)\n R1600\n\n\n\n  \nTo Book:\nPlease fill in the online booking form here. \nA 50 % deposit\, non-refundable\, but transferrable\, will secure the accommodation of your choice.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/living-compassionately-in-challenging-times/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,compassion,Dharma,Fun,Inquiry,Meditation,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking
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