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SUMMARY:Family Easter Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:A family-friendly retreat in nature \nEaster Camp at Tara Rokpa Centre is traditionally a family affair — and a true “come as you are” gathering. We embrace the idea of family in its broadest and warmest sense: not only parents and children\, but also friends\, solo visitors\, community members\, urban tribes\, and anyone wishing to connect with the joyful\, inclusive spirit of Easter Camp. \nThis year\, our weekend will be gently held within the Tibetan understanding of the Five Elements — earth\, water\, fire\, air and space. \nThe five elements offer a dynamic way of understanding life. All living beings are composed of these elements — only their proportions differ. When the elements are in balance\, there is harmony and well-being. When they fall out of balance\, disharmony can arise. This balance is never fixed; it is constantly shifting within us and around us. \nOver the weekend\, we will explore the Tibetan schema of the five elements in practice and in experience. We will become familiar with their qualities and characteristics\, observe how they interact\, and begin to notice our own mind–body states in relation to them. In doing so\, we cultivate greater awareness\, balance and understanding — in ourselves\, in our relationships\, and in the natural world. \nA Relaxed and Nourishing Weekend\nThis will be a relaxed\, heartwarming time in the wide-open bushveld — a chance to rest\, reconnect\, and simply be. \nActivities will include reflections\, visualisations\, playful exploration with art materials and natural objects\, and guided relaxations from the Tara Rokpa Therapy toolbox. There will also be gentle\, mindful movement to bring caring attention to the body. \nChildren are warmly welcomed! If there are sufficient numbers\, there will be a morning programme designed especially for them\, including creative activities and\, of course\, the much-loved Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. Babies and toddlers will need to be cared for by their parents or caregivers. Please ask us about discounted rates for caregivers who do not take part in the facilitated activities. \nOther optional activities include meditation\, walks in the beautiful Tara Rokpa Centre surroundings\, swimming\, mountain biking\, birding\, star-gazing\, singing around the campfire\, or simply sleeping — especially for those arriving from over-busy\, stressful lives. \nPractical Details\nThe retreat begins with supper on Thursday. Guests are also welcome to arrive for lunch on Friday. We conclude with lunch on Easter Monday — a long weekend of simplicity\, connection and joy in the beautiful Tara Rokpa Centre. \nCome and join us for a nourishing\, family-friendly Easter in nature — where everyone is welcome\, and nothing is required but your presence. \n  \nTake time to breathe.\nTo play.\nTo rest.\nTo reconnect with what truly matters. \n  \n  \nFacilitators:\n\nPippa Cope offers mindful movement\, including somatics and Donna Farhi-inspired yoga. She has been involved with the Tara Rokpa Therapy process for 20 years as a senior helper in South Africa and Zimbabwe and has offered workshops in Canada. Pippa has been resident at TRC for over 20 years as jack of all trades. She previously spent her professional life working as an Occupational Therapist\, Social Worker and Community Development manager. \n\nSharon Benatar is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice. She has facilitated life skills training and personal development through workshops and individual therapy for over 25 years. Sharon is a senior helper /certified facilitator of “Learning to Relax”\, and “The 5 Elements” courses (Tara Rokpa Therapy/ Back to Beginnings\, a therapeutic approach developed by Ven. Akong Rinpoche). She has run residential workshops at Emoyeni retreat Centre (Magaliesburg) for over 20 years. She facilitated the first UJ Honours Art Therapy studio work in 2020. She has facilitated mentor workshops in The More To Life programme. Sharon draws inspiration from Eastern/Western approaches to healing\, personal growth\, and finding inner and outer balance. This is supported by the creative arts (art materials\, image/symbol and poetry)\, deep relaxation and mindfulness/meditation. \nCost\nWe try to keep the costs as low as possible to allow families as well as individuals to attend. Accommodation is allocated according to confirmed bookings and preference.\nThe costs include all meals from supper on Thursday (4-night stay) or lunch on Friday (3-night stay) to lunch on Monday. The fees include a contribution to the facilitators and an optional R60 environmental fee for adults but exclude staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  4 Nights\n  3 Nights\n\n\n   Adult\n  R2 700\n  R2 200\n\n\n   Teen 1\n  R2 000\n  R1 600\n\n\n   Teen 2\, 3…\n  R1 300\n  R1\,100\n\n\n   Age 3 – 12\n  R  800\n  R 700\n\n\n   Under 3s\n  R0\n  R0\n\n\n\nTo Book:\nPlease click here to fill in our online booking form for each adult attending. Let us also know the names and ages of any children attending. \nA 50% deposit will confirm your booking.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/family-easter-camp-2026/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Fun,Inquiry,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Music and Rythm,Outdoor,Play,Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251223T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232730
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SUMMARY:Christmas & New Year 10-Day Mindfulness and Relaxation Retreat(ish)
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Anton Krueger \nIn this holiday retreat\, we’ll explore exercises from the Mindfulness-Based Living Course designed by Rob Nairn and Mindfulness UK\, which will provide a foundation for our daily practice. Beyond this\, we’ll decide together about making space for other practices such as Green Tara and Chenrezig\, guided relaxation with Pippa\, gentle walks\, enquiry sessions\, journaling\, painting\, and even a 5 Rhythms movement experience. There might also be swimming and singing around a campfire. If you have something you’d like to offer – yoga\, Tai Chi\, contact improv – there’d also be space for you to share your practice with the rest of us. We’ll see what unfolds. \nFor myself\, I’ll be setting aside 2-3 hours each day for writing\, so there will also be time for rest\, quiet and solo practice. Come for the whole ten days\, or simply drop in – all welcome. \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 5 days\, and a 10 % discount for staying 10 days\, which is already included in these costs: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Accommodation Type:\n  2 Nights\n  5 Nights\n  10 Nights\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1\,400\n  R2\,600\n  R4\,500\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1\,600\n  R3\,100\n  R5\,400\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (sharing\, per person)\n  R1\,800\n  R3\,600\n  R6\,300\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (sharing\, per person)\n  R2\,000\n  R4\,000\n  R7\,200\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom\n  R2\,200\n  R4\,500\n  R8\,100\n\n\n  Single ensuite room\n  R2\,400\n  R5\,000\n  R9\,000\n\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\n— we’ll be happy to help you find the option that suits you best. \n  \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/christmas-new-year-10-day-mindfulness-and-relaxation-retreatish/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Fun,Inquiry,Meditation,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Play,Relaxing
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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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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:20250323T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232730
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Mind/Body Connection
DESCRIPTION:Do your emotions affect your body? \nA pain in the neck or back; itchy palms; cold feet… Not a day goes by that our bodies don’t “speak” to us through tickles and tingles\, headaches and bellyaches etc… \nHave you ever noticed a connection between twitches and twinges\, shaking or lower backache and unnoticed emotions? Perhaps it is the body’s way of conveying underlying unnoticed needs. \nDuring this weekend retreat\, we will be exploring the connection between mind and body through discussions and direct experience\, using techniques from the Mindfulness toolbox such as relaxation\, meditation\, reflection\, gentle yoga\, and walks in nature. \nYou are welcome to come for the long weekend (3 nights)\, or for two nights. \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 Friday supper to Sunday lunch\, a facilitator fee\, and a voluntary environmental levy of R60. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n          Accommodation Type\n           Cost per person\n\n\n\n   2 Nights\n   3 Nights\n\n\n   Camping (own tent)\n   R1 400\n   R2 000\n\n\n   Dormitory\n   R1 600\n   R2 300\n\n\n   Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n   R1 800\n   R2 600\n\n\n   Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n   R2 000\n   R2 900\n\n\n   Single room with shared bathroom:\n   R2 200\n   R3 200\n\n\n   Single-use ensuite room:\n   R2 400\n   R3 500\n\n\n\nTo book:\nPlease book using this online form. \nA 50% deposit will confirm the accommodation of your choice. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/exploring-the-mind-body-connection/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Inquiry,Insight,Meditation,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Walking,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240808T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
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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:20240328T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
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SUMMARY:Easter Weekend Getaway
DESCRIPTION:A Long Easter Weekend Get Away in Restorative Nature with Trish Swift\, Sharon Benatar\, and Pippa Cope \nThis weekend is open to all – families\, individuals\, friends\, teens\, and kids are welcome. There will be separate activities for adults and children/teens in the mornings\, and combined activities or free time in the afternoons and evenings. The retreat will be based on the Tara Rokpa Therapy approach to healing\, maturing the mind\, and compassion.  You have the option of arriving on Thursday afternoon in time for supper at 6 pm (4-nights)\, or to join in from Friday morning (3 nights). \nProgramme:\nKids and Teens Morning Programme \nThis will be guided by Pippa Cope and will include a variety of activities in nature\, exploring and playing with natural elements\, art materials\, painting\, and clay. There will also be some physical activities such as swimming and ball games.\nThe children/teens are welcome to bring some of their activities or games from home to share.\nSharon will offer a simple puppet/doll-making workshop.\nThere will be our traditional Easter Egg hunt and games on Easter Sunday.\nIf there are enough children and teens\, separate age-related activities may be offered (with some assistance from parents).\nIn the afternoons and evenings\, the parent/s will be responsible for their children/teens. \nBabies and toddlers will need to be cared for by their parents/caregivers. Please ask us about discounted rates for caregivers not taking part in the facilitated activities. \nAdults Morning Workshops \nFacilitated by Trish Swift\, Sharon Benatar\, and Pippa Cope. During these workshops\, we will be exploring our community and/or family of inner selves\, and our outer family/relationships using our creativity and ingenuity. Trish and Sharon will guide us in looking into how they interact together and influence each other\, using the analogy of the multi-layered Japanese or Russian dolls\, where the dolls nest into each other\, waiting to be discovered.\nFamily can be seen in the context of the traditional nuclear\, as well as extended families\, friends\, urban tribe members\, community and group members.\nActivities will include reflections\, visualisations\, playing and exploring with art materials and natural objects\, and deep guided relaxations. There will also be some discussions.\nThis a personal explorative journey\, with some group interaction in a safe space. \nAfternoon and Evening Activities \nThis will be your own free time! Walk in the beautiful Tara valleys and hills to the Waterfall\, swim in the Groot Marico Eye “Die Oog” (a natural wonder)\, practice mindful movement with Pippa\, star-gaze\, bird-watch\, or join in with singing\, music (bring your instruments if you have)\, and story-telling around the campfire. Or feel free to just relax and do nothing\, or to sleep or read\, if you have been busy\, exhausted\, or stressed out in your daily life. \nSome additional activities may be offered by participants. \nFacilitators:\nTrish Swift B.Soc.Sc.\, MSS\, M.Sc. Trish is a registered clinical social work therapist and is currently working in private practice in Harare. She has lectured at the University of Zimbabwe and is currently the Senior Tara Rokpa Therapist representing Africa. Traveling extensively throughout Southern Africa and Europe\, she is a widely sought after and much-loved facilitator and therapist. \n  \n  \nSharon Benatar is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice. She has facilitated life skills training and personal development through workshops and individual therapy for over 25 years. Sharon is a senior helper /certified facilitator of “Learning to Relax”\, and “The 5 Elements” courses (Tara Rokpa Therapy/ Back to Beginnings\, a therapeutic approach developed by Ven. Akong Rinpoche). She has run residential workshops at Emoyeni retreat Centre (Magaliesburg) for over 20 years. She facilitated the first UJ Honours Art Therapy studio work in 2020. She has facilitated mentor workshops in The More To Life programme. Sharon draws inspiration from Eastern/Western approaches to healing\, personal growth\, and finding inner and outer balance. This is supported by the creative arts (art materials\, image/symbol and poetry)\, deep relaxation and mindfulness/meditation. \n  \nPippa Cope offers mindful movement\, including somatics and Donna Farhi-inspired yoga. She has been involved with the Tara Rokpa Therapy process for 20 years as a senior helper in South Africa and Zimbabwe and has offered workshops in Canada. Pippa has been resident at TRC for over 20 years as jack of all trades. She previously spent her professional life working as an Occupational Therapist\, Social Worker and Community Development manager. \n  \n\nCost:\nWe try to keep the costs as low as possible to allow families as well as individuals to attend. Accommodation is allocated according to confirmed bookings\, and preference.\nThe costs include all meals from supper on Thursday (4-night stay) or lunch on Friday (3-night stay) to lunch on Monday. The fees include a contribution to the facilitators and an optional R60 environmental fee for adults but exclude staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  3 Nights\n  4 Nights\n\n\n  Adult\n  R3\,200\n  R3\,700\n\n\n  Teen 1\n  R1\,800\n  R2\,100\n\n\n  Teen 2\, 3…\n  R1\,300\n  R1\,500\n\n\n  Age 3 – 12\n  R800\n  R850\n\n\n  Under 3s\n  Free\n  Free\n\n\n\nContact us for more options including work exchange – don’t let a lack of finances stop you from participating. \n  \nTo Book:\nPlease click here to fill in our online booking form for each adult attending. Let us also know the names and ages of any children attending. \nA 50% deposit will confirm your booking.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/family-easter-camp-2024/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Play,Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking,Yoga
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DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20240101T180326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240101T184348Z
UID:3860-1707501600-1707674400@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Speak with Clarity\, Listen with Compassion
DESCRIPTION:“When you are busy judging people\, you have no time to love them.”  \nMarshall Rosenberg \nWhen 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 defense\, 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. \nThis retreat explores the principles and practices of mindfulness and non-violent communication (NVC)\, to foster connection and minimize the suffering of outmoded ways of engaging. We will practice both intra-personal and inter-personal mindfulness in order to cultivate skills of empathy\, compassion\, and a better understanding of self and other. Contemplative dyads are a way to promote social connectedness\, something that we are often lacking in daily life where our time is dominated by digital devices. Together\, these practices will help us communicate more consciously so that we learn to be aware of our feelings and needs\, make requests to meet these needs\, and stay open to the feelings and needs of others. \nYou can expect daily mindful meditation practice to support the empowering and enriching teachings of NVC\, gentle exercise\, and some downtime for rest and relaxation. \nAre you needing more time to refocus and reconnect? Retreat options available include extending your retreat to a 4-night break or incorporating the Weaving Intentions Retreat for a 9-night deep dive. \nYour Facilitators:\nLucy Draper-Clarke PhD is a mindfulness mentor and researcher-practitioner\, with a doctorate in Mindfulness and Teacher Education. She now runs Heart-Mind\, facilitating mindfulness retreats\, and supervising Masters and PhD candidates. Through the instruction of inspiring Buddhist teachers such as Rob Nairn\, Donal Creedon\, Jack Kornfield and Thich Nhat Hanh\, she has developed a daily meditation practice\, and loves to support others in starting their own. Her light-hearted approach allows retreat participants to learn through a joyful\, yet transformative experience. \n  \n  \nFelicity Joan Hart has practised meditation\, mindfulness and yoga for over 35 years and now teaches within these modalities. Her formal qualifications include an Honours Degree in Psychology\, international coaching qualifications\, and a PGC in Mindfulness-Based Interventions from the University of Stellenbosch. She is an enthusiastic student and teacher of Non-Violent communication as developed by Dr Marshall Rosenberg.   Her teaching style is interesting\, intuitive\, precise\, responsive and entertaining. \n  \n  \nCost:\nIncludes accommodation\, all meals\, tea and snacks\, and facilitated sessions. The food is ovo-lacto vegetarian\, with vegan/gluten-free options available on request. Cost is dependent on your choice of accommodation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Accommodation\n  2 nights\n  4 nights\n  9 nights\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R2900\n  R3900\n  R7700\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R3100\n  R4300\n  R8500\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (sharing\, per   person)\n  R3300\n  R4500\n  R8700\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (sharing\, per   person)\n  R3500\n  R4700\n  R8900\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available)\n  R3700\n  R4900\n  R9100\n\n\n  Single ensuite room\n  R3900\n  R5100\n  R9300\n\n\n\n  \nTo Book:\nPlease fill in the online booking form. A 50% deposit will confirm your booking. \nDeposit Terms and Conditions.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/speak-with-clarity-listen-with-compassion/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:communication,Inquiry,Insight,Meditation,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Writing,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240202T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20240101T183903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240101T183903Z
UID:3867-1706896800-1707674400@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Get Set for 2024: New Year Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Do you need time to refocus and reconnect?\nAre you yearning to change direction or deepen your current work?\nDo you wish for a gentle start to 2024?\nHow would it feel to start the year simply?\n\nThis offering extends the Weaving Intentions retreat for a 4-night stay or includes the Speak with Clarity\, Listen with Compassion Retreat for a 9-night deep dive. \nFor the Weaving Intentions\, you will be invited to explore how to meet each moment of your life with clarity and care\, not just at the start of the year\, but each and every day. Lucy will guide you through practices of mindfulness meditation\, gentle yoga and expressive movement to awaken the senses and witness what is yearning to emerge. We will use embodiment practices to become receptive and open\, to attune and align\, and from this grounded place\, to touch into the qualities we wish to cultivate in the year ahead. During the week\, we will continue to practice together\, with more time for walks and journalling\, imagining\, and planning. \nIf you can stay for the second weekend\, we will learn how to use our words skillfully\, to put these intentions into action. The Speak with Clarity\, Listen with Compassion retreat explores the principles and practices of mindfulness and non-violent communication (NVC)\, to foster connection and minimize the suffering of outmoded ways of engaging. We will practice both intra-personal and inter-personal mindfulness in order to cultivate skills of empathy\, compassion\, and a better understanding of self and other. Contemplative dyads are a way to promote social connectedness\, something that we are often lacking in daily life where our time is dominated by digital devices. Together\, these practices will help us communicate more consciously so that we learn to be aware of our feelings and needs\, make requests to meet these needs and stay open to the feelings and needs of others. \n  \nOptions\nYou are warmly invited for 2\, 4 or 9 nights of nourishing practice.\nOption 1: The first weekend retreat (2 nights) runs from 2 – 4 February. \nOption 2:  A 4-night retreat runs from 2nd – 6th February \nOption 3:  A second 4-night retreat runs from 7th – 11th February. \nOption 4: The 9-night options runs from 2nd – 11th February\, including both weekend retreats. \n  \nYour Facilitators\nLucy Draper-Clarke PhD is a mindfulness mentor and researcher-practitioner\, with a doctorate in Mindfulness and Teacher Education. She now runs Heart-Mind\, facilitating mindfulness retreats\, and supervising Masters and PhD candidates. Through the instruction of inspiring Buddhist teachers such as Rob Nairn\, Donal Creedon\, Jack Kornfield and Thich Nhat Hanh\, she has developed a daily meditation practice\, and loves to support others in starting their own. Her light-hearted approach allows retreat participants to learn through a joyful\, yet transformative experience. \n  \nFelicity Joan Hart has practised meditation\, mindfulness and yoga for over 35 years and now teaches within these modalities. Her formal qualifications include an Honours Degree in Psychology\, international coaching qualifications\, and a PGC in Mindfulness-Based Interventions from the University of Stellenbosch. She is an enthusiastic student and teacher of Non-Violent communication as developed by Dr Marshall Rosenberg.   Her teaching style is interesting\, intuitive\, precise\, responsive and entertaining. \n  \n  \nCost\nThe cost includes accommodation\, all meals\, tea and snacks\, facilitated sessions and materials. The food is ovo-lacto vegetarian\, with vegan/gluten free options available on request. Cost is dependent on your choice of accommodation. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Accommodation\n  2 nights\n  4 nights\n  9 nights\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R2900\n  R3900\n  R7700\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R3100\n  R4300\n  R8500\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (sharing\, per   person)\n  R3300\n  R4500\n  R8700\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (sharing\, per   person)\n  R3500\n  R4700\n  R8900\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available)\n  R3700\n  R4900\n  R9100\n\n\n  Single ensuite room\n  R3900\n  R5100\n  R9300\n\n\n\n\n  \nTo Book\nPlease fill in our online booking form. \nA 50% deposit will confirm your booking. \nBooking Terms and Conditions \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/get-set-for-2024-new-year-retreat/
LOCATION:North West Province
CATEGORIES:communication,Contemplation,Embodied meditation,Inquiry,Insight,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Walking,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240202T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20240101T151231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240101T184839Z
UID:3850-1706896800-1707069600@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Weaving Intentions
DESCRIPTION:Instead of setting goals\, making New Year’s resolutions\, and creating long to-do lists\, how would it feel to start the year simply connecting deeply with how you long to live? \nDuring this retreat\, we will explore how to meet each moment of our lives with clarity and care\, not just at the start of the year\, but each and every day. Lucy will guide you through practices of mindfulness meditation\, gentle yoga and expressive movement to awaken the senses and imaginations. We will use embodiment practices to become receptive and open\, to attune and align\, and from this grounded place\, to touch into the qualities we wish to cultivate in the year ahead. \nDuring our time together\, we will explore how to weave these wishes into a community of support. We’ll learn how to recommit to these intentions each morning\, through simple rituals and practices. By planting these seeds of intention in community\, we can generate the momentum to support ourselves\, by staying close to these intentions in the midst of daily life. \nThis is Lucy’s gentle invitation. If it calls you\, please join her for a weekend of nourishing practice. \nAre you needing more time to refocus and reconnect? Retreat options available include extending your retreat to a 4-night break or incorporating the Speak with Clarity\, Listen with Compassion Retreat for a 9-night deep dive. \n  \nYour Facilitator:\nLucy Draper-Clarke is a retreat facilitator\, mindfulness mentor\, and researcher-practitioner in the fields of awareness\, compassion\, and social engagement and recently authored The  Compassionate Activist. After obtaining a doctorate in mindfulness and teacher education\, Lucy 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. Nothing gives her more joy than supporting others to develop their own\, life-enhancing\, contemplative practices. \n  \nCost:\nIncludes accommodation\, all meals\, tea and snacks\, and facilitated sessions. The food is ovo-lacto vegetarian\, with vegan/gluten-free options available on request. Cost is dependent on your choice of accommodation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Accommodation\n  2 nights\n  4 nights\n  9 nights\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R2900\n  R3900\n  R7700\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R3100\n  R4300\n  R8500\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (sharing\, per   person)\n  R3300\n  R4500\n  R8700\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (sharing\, per   person)\n  R3500\n  R4700\n  R8900\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available)\n  R3700\n  R4900\n  R9100\n\n\n  Single ensuite room\n  R3900\n  R5100\n  R9300\n\n\n\n  \nTo Book:\nPlease fill in the online booking form. A 50% deposit will confirm your booking. \nDeposit Terms and Conditions. \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/weaving-intentions/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Embodied meditation,Insight,Meditation,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231215T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20231211T175630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T180359Z
UID:3841-1702663200-1702836000@tararokpacentre.co.za
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:20231020T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20230904T113528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T113810Z
UID:3829-1697824800-1697979600@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Letting Go
DESCRIPTION:One day a donkey was walking along the road carrying a heavy load of baggage. He became very thirsty and finally spotted a little lake but it was way down off the road. So he took the load off his back\, and ran to have a drink of water. When he came back the baggage was gone. In shock he exclaimed: “What am I going to carry now?” \nLike a donkey in the story\, we all feel attached to our baggage. We all have things that we could let go of and be better off\, and our journey would be that much lighter! But we are very attached to our grief\, pain\, disappointments\, judgments\, attitudes\, habits\, etc. Those things keep us stuck\, and keep us from experiencing being fully at home in our precious lives. \n“If you let go a little you’ll find a little peace\, if you let go a lot you’ll find a lot of peace. If you let go absolutely you’ll find absolute peace and tranquility.” Ajahn Chah \nLetting go enables us to embrace change and new beginnings\, and allows us to live in openhearted presence. \nDuring this weekend we’ll be exploring a process of letting go of our attachments. Our days will include meditation\, walks in nature\, and gentle yoga. \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. \nCost:\nThe cost of the retreat includes accommodation and all vegetarian meals from 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  2 nights\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1\,400\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1\,600\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n  R1\,800\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n  R2\,000\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n  R2\,200\n\n\n  Single-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n  R2\,400\n\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.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/letting-go/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Embodied meditation,Inquiry,Insight,Meditation,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Spirituality,Walking,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230809T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
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:20230519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20221106T150250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221106T150250Z
UID:3511-1684519200-1684692000@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Getting Back to Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join Eckhard Druschke\, a birding\, hiking\, star-gazing\, and nature enthusiast for a relaxing getaway in the beautiful Groot Marico Bushveld for a weekend of walks & talks on bird and tree identification. In the evening Eckhard will talk about our amazing Southern African sky\, identifying various constellations\, planets\, and stars\, while also providing a little insight into our vast and fascinating universe. \nFeel the earth beneath\, See the birds above\, Explore the sky beyond\, Rest the spirit within. \nBring your walking shoes and binoculars\, field guides and notebooks\, and swimming costumes to enjoy some time in the bush. Suitable for all levels of fitness. \nAbout your guide:\nEckhard Druschke is a passionate nature enthusiast who has laid out all the self-guided hiking trails around TRC. He has hiked and climbed extensively in Africa\, Asia\, South and North America\, including Patagonia\, the Hindu Kush\, and Mount Kailash\, and not forgetting the Magaliesburg\, the Lowveld\, and the Drakensberg. He is a highly experienced and caring field guide. \n  \nCost:\nThe cost includes accommodation and all meals from Friday supper to lunch on Sunday\, and a voluntary R 60 enviro levy. It excludes staff tips and dana (show of appreciation) for the guide. \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\, en suite\n  R 2000\n\n\n\n  \nTo Book:\nPlease fill in our user-friendly booking form by clicking here. \nA 50% deposit will confirm your booking. Here are the banking details.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/getting-back-to-nature/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Relaxing,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230407T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
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:20221223T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20220814T104909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T122610Z
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SUMMARY:Take a Break
DESCRIPTION:“What is this life\, if full of care\, \nWe have no time to stand and stare?” \nLeisure\, W.H. Davies \nOur Christmas/New Year retreat will be a chance to leave aside the stresses and busyness of city and town and spend time getting in touch with the natural world\, the elements as well as our inner world of light and shade. In other words\, give yourself a break! \nWe will have a light touch program that combines some exercises from the Tara Rokpa elements program with instructions in mindfulness and awareness. A chance for leisure and as the poet says ‘time to stand and stare. And sit quietly! Time to explore our life priorities and set the compass for the new year. \nFacilitated by Dónal Creedon and Pippa Cope \nStructure\nIt is preferable that you attend from the start date\, but you are welcome to come for part thereof or the entire 10 days. \nAbout Dónal Creedon\nDónal Creedon is a Buddhist meditation teacher with many years of experience\, loved and deeply appreciated for his warmth\, openness\, and sincerity. He studied and practiced with Buddhist masters of the Kagyu practice lineage in Europe as well as in India and Nepal. This involved many years of intense retreat. Dónal also spent a number of years at the Krishnamurti Centre in Varanasi as resident Buddhist scholar. Thus the radical inquiry of Krishnamurti informs his approach. \nAbout Pippa Cope\nPippa Cope offers mindful movement\, including somatics and Donna Farhi-inspired yoga. She has been involved with the Tara Rokpa Therapy process for 20 years as a senior helper in South Africa and Zimbabwe and has offered workshops in Canada. Pippa has been resident at TRC for over 15 years as jack of all trades. She previously spent her professional life working as an Occupational Therapist\, Social Worker and Community Development manager. \n  \nCost\nThe cost includes accommodation\, all ova-lacto meals from supper on the first night to lunch on the last day\, a supplement for airfares\, and an optional R60 environmental levy.\nTRC members receive a 10% discount on all-length retreats (if they have been members for 6 months already).\nCost excludes dana (an offering of appreciation to the teacher)\, and staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 9 Nights (Full Retreat)\n\n\n  Single-use of ensuite room (if space available):\n  R8\,800\n\n\n  Single-use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared bathroom:\n  R8\,300\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n  R7\,900\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n  R7\,000\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n  R6\,100\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R5\,000\n\n\n  Camping TRC Tent (only for bigger retreats):\n  R5\,000\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R4\,200\n\n\n\n\nTo Book\nPlease use our online booking form\, which can be completed easily on a phone or tablet\, to book. A 50% deposit is required to confirm your choice of accommodation. \nAirport Shuttle\nDepending on numbers\, group transport may be organized\, depending on demand. The estimated cost is about R2000 return. Please ensure that flights arrive before 10 am\, to give you time to collect your luggage and pass through immigration. On the return trip\, the shuttle will depart TRC after lunch\, to arrive at ORT by 5.30 pm. Please book flights to leave after 8 pm. \nTRC will help with carpooling where possible. It is also possible to get the InterCape bus from Park Station to Zeerust (around R300) and TRC can arrange a lift to the Centre for R350. \nFor more general retreat information\, please click here. Or email tararokpacentre@gmail.com.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/take-a-break-retreat-xmas22/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Outdoor,Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220819T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20191119T211059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T112334Z
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SUMMARY:Fearless Flow: Do Nothing…just Play!
DESCRIPTION:Creative Play Retreat with Anton and the HA!Man\nRetreat Overview\n“We only play when we’re in the\nfullest sense of the word human beings\,\nand we’re only fully human when we play.”\n– Fred Schiller \nDrawing on their extensive experience\, Anton and the HA!Man will explore awareness and spontaneity as ways of being present\, playing with creatively expressing oneself meaningfully in the moment.\nAnton will present workshops on mindfulness as creative practice\, while the HA!Man will use sensitive musical accompaniments to facilitate a raw and natural flow of expression. Anton’s focus will be on the word – writing and performing; – writing and performing; while HA!Man will explore sound\, music\, movement and visual expression. The emphasis is not on technical skill\, but on appreciating and enjoying our creative selves\, the playfulness we’ve been born with\, and the surprising fullness that lurks in the freedom to do nothing at all… \nAs part of the retreat\, HA!Man and Anton will also perform their duoprov show. They recently performed Fearless Flow on the Main Program of the National Arts Festival. According to Mia Arderne: \n“The honesty of improv\, can be balm for a worn soul…The cello is haunting and soothing. Your eyelids close like you’re going home… The languid sweeping tones are a big presence…. \nThis show will teach you something powerful…[it was] the closest I’ve come to real pause in a long while… HA!Man and Anton know their way in and around a moment\, a sound. To move\, they explain\, we need a point of stillness to move from… \n…There’s an honesty about the duo’s exchanges. These are two men who are very okay with being uncomfortable…Limber and nimble\, HA!Man dances… Make a little space. It’s ok to feel sadness\, fear\, confusion\, rage\, defeat\, whatever we feel\, while we hope for peace to come again…” \nRead the full review by Mia Arderne at The Critter: http://thecritter.co.za/?p=4499 \nFeedback from past workshop participants\nWORKSHOPS BY ANTON KRUEGER\n“Anton was completely involved and prepared\, good-humored and relevant”.\n“Everything worked out beautifully\, TRC is amazing!”\n“One brilliant experience\, Amazing people. Staff are the embodiment of friendly compassion\, Thank you\, guys!”\n“Loved all of it! Wish I could stay longer.”\n“The retreat was exactly what I wanted and more! I learnt so much.”\n“Thanks so much\, Anton – I’m inspired and energized.”\n“Left me feeling\, like: ‘Awesome\, I forgot I can do that!’” \nWORKSHOPS BY HA!MAN\n“The HA!Man provides a unique experience which should not be missed by anyone from 10-100!”\n“I thought it was absolutely amazing. I had no clue music could have such an effect on me.”\n“I enjoyed it completely. I totally scared myself and will be spending the next 17 years trying to analyze what I have become.”\n“It had a profound impact on me. His points made me ponder over what shape I want my life to take.”\n“I am a photographer who has recently lost my inspiration and this workshop has really helped to get it back. I have so many ideas and I’ve thought out of the box.”\n“Loved it! There is a need for plenty\, plenty more of these.” \nRetreat Options\nThe retreat takes place over five nights\, with a shorter weekend option of only 2 nights.\nWe start on Friday\, 19 Aug at 18:00. The retreat ends on Sunday 21 August\, after lunch\, (at 13:00) for the shorter option\, and Wednesday 24 August\, after lunch\, (at 13:00)\, for the full retreat. \nRetreat Facilitators\nAnton Krueger is an acclaimed writer who has won numerous awards for his plays\, poems and critical writing. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Drama\, Rhodes University\, and also helps to run a Samye Kagyu Buddhist centre in Grahamstown. Besides teaching Creative Writing at undergrad and postgraduate level\, he’s also taught children at home schools and at the Michael Mount Waldorf School.\nAnton is a member of Mindfulness Africa and has presented papers on Mindfulness and Creativity in Shanghai\, Chicago\, India\, Sweden and Scotland. He’s also attended the Mind and Life Summer Research Institute in New York as well as Naropa’s Summer Writing Program at the Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics. \n  \nThe HA!Man (Francois le Roux) is an independent performer\, workshop facilitator and music creator that has built an extensive network of support across four continents over the last two decades. With a classical background in music\, he made spontaneous expression his mainstay since the early 1990’s and is regarded as one of the world’s foremost cello and piano improvisers.\nAlong with his wife\, Belgian actress and multi-artist Joke Debaere\, they prefer to build relationships with local communities\, focusing their work on smaller groups and settings. The HA!Man has presented workshops at numerous schools\, home school groupings\, colleges and universities across the world. Francois and Joke is based in Stutterheim\, Eastern Cape\, with their 3-year old daughter\, Mira. Visit www.hamanworld.com for more. \nRetreat Costs\nThere is the option to join either for two nights or five nights. \nThese rates include all meals\, refreshments\, and facilitator fees. Non-participating partners who wish to accompany participants are also welcome at reduced rates. If you would like to come but can’t afford it\, there is the opportunity to do a work exchange. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom Type\nWEEKEND/2 Nights\nFULL – 5 NIGHTS\n\n\n Single use of ensuite room (2 available):\nR3 600\nR9 000\n\n\n Single-use of twin/double room\, shared  bathroom.\nR3 200\nR8 000\n\n\n Single en suite room\, per person sharing\nR3 400\nR8 500\n\n\n Single room with shared bathroom (3 available):\nR3 000\nR7 500\n\n\n Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person\, sharing)\nR2 400\nR6 000\n\n\n Dormitory\nR1 880\nR4 700\n\n\n Camping (own tent)\nR1 680\nR4 200\n\n\n\n\nTo Book\nTo book\, please use our online Booking Form. A 50% deposit will secure your choice of accommodation. This is not refundable but is transferable to another TRC retreat within a year. \nFor more general information about our retreats\, please click on this link. \n  \nCatch yourself thinking…\nAllen Ginsberg
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/play-retreat-anton/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Fun,Mindfulness,Music and Rythm,Play,Relaxing,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220415T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20210124T192100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T104229Z
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SUMMARY:Family Easter Camp 2022
DESCRIPTION:Easter Camp at Tara Rokpa Centre is traditionally is a family affair and a “come as you are” party. We define family in the broader sense\, including the traditional nuclear and extended families\, but also extending 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. \n“To me a family is whoever I can depend upon for support\, to laugh with\, to play with\, and to share the challenges and rewards of life with.” Beth Lake \nThis will be a relaxed weekend in the beautiful\, healthy\, wide-open spaces of the bushveld with optional fun activities guided by a team of facilitators. The retreat starts with lunch on Good Friday and ends with lunch on Easter Monday. Activities include: \n\nPlaying with Art Materials\nGuided Relaxation exercises\nSinging and Body Percussion\nDancing\nMindful Movement Qigong\nRestorative Yoga\nMindfulness\nWalks\nSwimming at the Waterfall\, the Eye\, or the farm-style pool\nRoasting marshmallows around the campfire\nSleeping\nEaster Egg Hunt\n\nCost\nWe aim to keep the costs as low as possible to allow nuclear families to attend. The rooms are allocated according to confirmed bookings. \nThe costs include all meals from lunch on Friday to lunch on Monday but excludes 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 Adults\n  R2500\n\n\n  Teen 1\n  R1700\n\n\n  Teen 2+\n  R1200\n\n\n  Age 3 – 12\n  R700\n\n\n  Under 3s\n  Free\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to stay from Thursday 14 April – additional accommodation fees will apply. \nPlease don’t let a lack of finance prevent you from attending – please contact us for more options. \nBookings\nClick here to book. Please fill in a booking form for each adult and child attending. This is to enable us to allocate suitable accommodation. \nA non-refundable but transferrable deposit of 50% to secure the accommodation of your choice. \nFacilitators\nPippa Cope was involved in caring professions during her formal working years\, and since retirement has been the manager of Tara Rokpa Centre\, until her second recent retirement. She now devotes herself to environmental and community work in the area. She is authorized to facilitate aspects of the Tara Rokpa process and is a trained Donna Farhi Yoga facilitator with a growing interest in the benefits of Somatic Movement. \n  \nWendy Newstadt is presently choir teacher at Parkview Senior and has taught music and dance here and in New York. She is also a performing musician who plays regularly mostly in and around Joburg. She is Orff Music certified. \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. \n  \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/family-easter-camp-2021/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Biking,Chi Kung/Tai Chi,Embodied meditation,Food,Fun,Mindful Movement,Mindfulness,Music and Rythm,Outdoor,Play,Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy,Walking,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220401T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20220403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
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:20260517T232731
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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211215T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20211003T152027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T152524Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211119T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20210912T201637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210912T202408Z
UID:3026-1637344800-1637503200@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Contemplative Photography
DESCRIPTION:Join Martin for a weekend exploring photography as part of a contemplative practice. Develop strategies to express yourself with a camera and discover what it is you wish to express. From a cell phone to a large format film camera\, any imaging device is welcome.\n\nThe retreat will not be focused on the technical aspects of photography but Martin will do his best to help with any technical challenges you may be having.\n\nThere will be time for relaxation\, reflection\, meditation\, and exploring the natural surroundings.\n\n\nFacilitator:\n\n\nMartin Kristiansen has been involved in photography since 1976 and is still earning a living as a photographer. Buddhism has directed his photography and life since 2001.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\nCosts:\nThis retreat is a dana based retreat – the costs are for your choice of accommodation and meals\, and includes a (voluntary environmental levy of R60). Dana (an offering to the facilitator) and staff tips are extra.\n\n\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\nTo Book:\nClick here to go to our online booking form.\nA 50% deposit will confirm the accommodation of your choice.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/contemplative-photography/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Course,Inquiry,Mindfulness,Photography,Relaxing
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211105T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20210118T104439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T094255Z
UID:2775-1636135200-1636293600@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Close Encounters in the Bushveld guided by Eckhard Druschke
DESCRIPTION:Join Eckhard (and Jennifer) for a bush getaway\, where we will explore the Fauna & Flora of Tara Rokpa Centre and the surrounding environment. We will take the opportunity to stargaze under the pristine Bushveld night skies on this new moon weekend. \nBring your walking shoes and binoculars\, field guides and note books\, and swimming costumes to enjoy some time in the bush. Suitable for all levels of fitness. \nIn the evening Eckhard will talk about our amazing Southern African sky\, identifying various constellations\, planets\, and stars\, while also providing a little insight into our vast and fascinating universe. \n\nCosts\nThe costs include accommodation and all meals from Friday evening to Sunday lunch. It includes an R60 optional environmental fee but excludes dana (an offering to the facilitator for his time and expertise). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R 840\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R 980\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per     person):\n  R1260\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per    person):\n  R1480\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3    available):\n  R1660\n\n\n\nTo Book\nTo book please fill in our online booking form – click here. \nYour Facilitator\nEckhard Druschke is a passionate nature enthusiast who has laid out all the self-guided hiking trails around TRC. He has hiked and climbed extensively in Africa\, Asia\, South and North America\, including Patagonia\, the Hindu Kush\, and Mount Kailash\, and not forgetting the Magaliesburg\, the Lowveld\, and the Drakensberg. He is a highly experienced and caring field guide.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/close-encounters-in-the-bushveld-guided-by-eckhard-druschke/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Relaxing,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210923T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20210822T203940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210822T204248Z
UID:2989-1632420000-1632679200@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Bringing the Mind to Rest - Alan Muller
DESCRIPTION:“If\, when relaxed completely\, one observes what happens\, this very act in itself produces strength” – Jetsun Milarepa \nA long weekend of guided meditations\, contemplations\, and exploring the above Milarepa quote. \nThere will be time to relax or go for walks\, or to just be. \nMilarepa was is Tibet’s most famous yogi. As a youth\, he practised black magic and killed many enemies of his family. Later\, feeling remorseful\, he met his Guru Marpa and underwent great hardships\, wearing only a simple cotton cloth and sustaining himself on nettles while meditating in high mountain caves\, with such fierce determination that he gained the supreme accomplishment within that very lifetime. He gave secret mantra vehicle instructions to his disciples and composed many songs of realisation. \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. \nCost:\nThe cost includes accommodation\, meals from Thursday evening to Sunday lunch\, and a voluntary enviromental levy. It excludes dana for Alan\, and staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n  R1200\n\n\n  Dormitory\n  R1500\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per   person):\n  R1900\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per   person):\n  R2200\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3   available):\n  R2500\n\n\n  Single use of ensuite room (if space available):\n  R2800\n\n\n\nPlease don’t let a lack of funds prevent you from attending the retreat – please speak to us about a work exchange – tararokpacentre@gmail.com. \nBookings:\nPlease complete the online booking form. \nA 50% deposit will confirm your choice of accommodation.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/bringing-the-mind-to-rest-alan-muller/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma,Meditation,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Tibetan Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210923T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20210822T145708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210822T204435Z
UID:2980-1632420000-1632679200@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Tara Rokpa Weekend
DESCRIPTION:In the last year\, meeting in groups for the Tara Rokpa Therapy has been impossible for the worldwide Tara Rokpa Family. Some of us have connected on Zoom\, some joined in the virtual Winter Camp\, which was great\, but not the same as gathering together. \nThis Weekend at Tara Rokpa Centre in September will be a celebration of Tara Rokpa starting up again. Our first regional get-together is open to all. Those who are interested in the process\, those who have already begun Back to Beginnings\, those who are Tigers\, or those who started and stopped but the interest is still there. Just come along and we’ll reconnect with Akong Rinpoche’s healing through the TRT process.\nThe weekend will touch on different aspects of the TRT process with lots of relaxation\, playing with art materials\, and time off to enjoy TRC in the spring. We hope you will join us for a rejuvenating weekend. \nFacilitators:\nTrish Swift B.Soc.Sc.\, MSS\, M.Sc. Trish is a registered clinical social work therapist and is currently working in private practice in Harare. She has lectured at the University of Zimbabwe and is currently the Senior Tara Rokpa Therapist representing Africa. Traveling extensively throughout Southern Africa and Europe\, she is a widely sought after and much-loved facilitator and therapist. \n  \nJayne Pilossof has been involved with Tara Rokpa Therapy for over 20 years and completed her 5 year training to become a Therapist in 2014. \n  \n\nPippa Cope was involved in caring professions during her formal working years\, and since retirement has been the manager of Tara Rokpa Centre\, until her second recent retirement. She now devotes herself to environmental and community work in the area. She is authorized to facilitate aspects of the Tara Rokpa process and is a trained Donna Farhi Yoga facilitator with a growing interest in the benefits of Somatic Movement. \nCost:\nIncludes accommodation\, meals from Thursday evening until Sunday lunchtimes\, a facilitator’s fee\, and a contribution for the airfares of the facilitators. This fee excludes staff tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Twin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n R3200\n\n\n  Twin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):\n R2900\n\n\n  Single room with shared bathroom (only 3   available):\n R3500\n\n\n  Single use of twin/double room (if space   available)\, shared bathroom:\n R3600\n\n\n  Single use of ensuite room (if space available):\n R3800\n\n\n  Single en suite room (2 or 3)\n R3600\n\n\n  Dormitory\n R2500\n\n\n  Camping (own tent)\n R2200\n\n\n\nPlease do not let a lack of finances prevent you from attending – please chat to us about a work exchange – tararokpacentre@gmail.com. \nTo Book:\nPlease fill in the online booking form. \nA 50% deposit will secure the accommodation of your choice.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/tara-rokpa-weekend/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Relaxing,Tara Rokpa Therapy
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201224T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20201020T185128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T185128Z
UID:2694-1608832800-1609682400@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:Seeking Happiness with Alan Muller and Pippa Cope
DESCRIPTION:A TRC Xmas/ New Year Retreat \n“Every man wants to be happy\, but in order to be so he needs first to understand what happiness is.” Jean-Jacques Rousseau. \n“If happiness is indeed a way of being\, a state of consciousness and inner freedom\, there is essentially nothing to prevent us from achieving it.” Matthieu Ricard. \nWe will look at what happiness is and how to foster it. \nProgramme:\nTalks\, guided meditations\, painting mani mantras. \nNurture with Nature: Exploring the Five Tibetan Elements. \nMindful Movement based on restorative yoga and somatics. \nOther activities: \nWalks\, swimming\, star gazing\, reading\, birding\, doing nothing.\nVarious activities in the surrounding area – please consult info@marico.co.za \nCost:\nR5000 for 10 nights\, including all meals\, for a twin room with a shared bathroom. There are a limited number of single rooms\, and rooms with en suite bathroom – a supplement will apply for these rooms. \nPlus dana for Alan and Pippa. \nBookings:\nPlease click here to go to our online booking form. \nA 50% deposit will secure your booking. \nFacilitators:\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 monks vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson. \n  \nPippa Cope offers mindful movement\, including somatics and Donna Farhi-inspired yoga. She has been involved with the Tara Rokpa Therapy process for 20 years as a senior helper in South Africa and Zimbabwe and has offered workshops in Canada. Pippa has been resident at TRC for over 15 years as jack of all trades. She previously spent her professional life working as an Occupational Therapist\, Social Worker and Community Development manager. \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/seeking-happiness-with-alan-muller-and-pippa-cope/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma,Fun,Meditation,Mindfulness,Outdoor,Play,Relaxing,Walking,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201216T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T232731
CREATED:20201020T182852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T183239Z
UID:2685-1608141600-1608487200@tararokpacentre.co.za
SUMMARY:The Four Immeasurables with Alan Muller and Pippa Cope
DESCRIPTION:A Self-Compassion Retreat\n“If we learn ways to practice love\, compassion\, joy\, and equanimity\, we will know how to heal the illnesses of anger\, sorrow\, insecurity\, sadness and loneliness”\nThich Nhat Hanh \nWe will look at how we can develop the four immeasurables in daily life and through meditation. \nThere will be guided Healing Relaxation sessions and gentle mindful movement. \nThe programme will be gentle and will allow for space to do your own thing. \nYou can extend your retreat to the Xmas Retreat. \nCost:\nR2400 for 4 nights\, including all meals\, for a twin room with shared bathroom. There are a limited number of single rooms\, and rooms with en suite bathroom – a supplement will apply for these rooms. \nPlus dana for Alan and Pippa. \n  \nBookings:\nPlease click here to go to our online booking form. \nA 50% deposit will secure your booking. \nFacilitators:\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 monks vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson. \n  \nPippa Cope offers mindful movement\, including somatics and Donna Farhi-inspired yoga. She has been involved with the Tara Rokpa Therapy process for 20 years as a senior helper in South Africa and Zimbabwe and has offered workshops in Canada. Pippa has been resident at TRC for over 15 years as jack of all trades. She previously spent her professional life working as an Occupational Therapist\, Social Worker and Community Development manager. \n 
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/the-four-immeasurables-with-alan-muller-and-pippa-cope/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma,Fun,Meditation,Mindfulness,Relaxing,Walking,Yoga
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