Philosophy
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Study, Reflection and Meditation
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, South Africawith Alan Muller The 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 [...]
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Beyond Violence with Dónal Creedon
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South Africa"The nature of mind is already peace.” Thrangu Rinpoche Our world is on fire, engulfed in endless conflict, fear, and violence. Violence and fear are everywhere at every level. According to Buddha dharma, our consciousness is afflicted at its very core. The afflicted mind is a potent cocktail of resentment and confusion. It is from [...]
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The Lamp that Shines the Way
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South Africawith Alan Muller Atisha's most celebrated text, Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, sets forth the entire Buddhist path within the framework of three levels of motivation on the part of the practitioner. This retreat will concentrate on the sections of the text which cover meditation and wisdom. Sessions will include guided meditations associated with [...]