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SUMMARY:TRC Experience Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens at a retreat centre? \nThis is your chance to find out! We are offering an introductory weekend for those who would like to experience the range of activities that take place at Tara Rokpa Centre (TRC). \nTRC is a welcoming\, down to earth centre within a UNESCO biosphere reserve where you can connect with yourself\, your community and the earth. It is in a hidden valley\, free from the disturbance of the digital world: such a rare treat in modern life where we are constantly on call. \nDuring this weekend\, you can reconnect with what it means to be human; relaxed\, at ease and in touch with the world around you. Bring your family and take part in the experiences on offer. Alternatively\, you are welcome to hike\, swim\, swing in a hammock or read a book. \nThe resident community at TRC each have their own skills and interests. They are very willing to share these with visitors. After supper on the first evening\, Pippa Cope will guide you through a Healing Relaxation practice. This is a chance to slow down and feel grounded once again. She will then lead movement sessions before breakfast\, so that guests can bring balance to body and mind. From Saturday morning\, the programme is structured so that you can attend all the sessions for a full experience\, or take time off to relax and replenish. \nThe permaculture stewards will give visitors an introduction to Permaculture tour on Saturday\, and then a short workshop on Sunday. Brenda Shelley will offer the Poetry of Photography\, during walks in the bushveld. She will assist participants to balance both the creative and the technical aspects of photography; linking the heart and the mind. Alan will give guests an introduction to meditation techniques\, which can help to train the mind in becoming more aware and at ease. \nPippa 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  \nAlan completed a one-year closed retreat at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. He was a monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson. He supports long-term (6 month retreats) in Tara’s Valley Retreat House\, and is also very keen to support beginners with a meditation practice. \n  \n  \n \nBrenda would like to share her love for photography so that visitors can touch into the spirit of place. She was a professional photographer and worked as a freelance visual artist in the USA and Cape Town\, specialising in travel\, fine art and fashion photography. \n\n  \nCome and try a weekend of reconnecting with the people and the environment around you\, as well as learning new skills and practices to take care of yourself. This is your chance to remember how it feels to be free from the digital world\, and let your mind quieten down to the pace of nature. \nThe Programme: \nFriday \n4 – 6 pm: Arrival and settling in \n6:00 pm: Supper \n7:30 pm: Guided Meditation/Relaxation \nSaturday \n7 – 8 am: Yoga \n8 –  9 am: Breakfast \n9:30 – 10:30 am: Intro to Meditation \n11 am – 12:30 pm: Tour of the Permaculture site \n1 – 2 pm: Lunch \n2 – 4 pm: Free Time \n4 – 5:30 pm: Guided Walk \n6 – 7 pm: Supper \n7 – 8 pm: Meditation/Relaxation/Drumming around the Campfire \nSunday \n7 – 8 am: Yoga \n8 – 9 am: Breakfast \n10 am – 12 pm: Permaculture/Healing Relaxation/Meditation Activity \n12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch \n1:30 pm: Departure \n  \nCosts:\nThe costs include full board from supper on Friday to Lunch on Sunday\, as well as an optional environmental levy of R60. Dana will be appreciated by the facilitators. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):\n R1500\n\n\nTwin/double room with shared bathroom (per  Rperson):\n R1300\n\n\nSingle room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):\n R1700\n\n\nSingle use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared bathroom:\n R1800\n\n\nSingle use of ensuite room (if space available):\n R1900\n\n\nSingle en suite room (if available)\n R1800\n\n\nDormitory\n R1000\n\n\nCamping (own tent)\n R800\n\n\n\nBookings:\nPlease book here. A 50% deposit will confirm your place. \n\n  \n 
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LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Food,Fun,Gardening,Meditation,Mindfulness,Outdoor,Permaculture,Photography,Spirituality,Yoga
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SUMMARY:Moving Beyond the Karma and Drama of our Daily Lives with Melanie Polatinsky
DESCRIPTION:In the midst of the dramas of our karmic circumstances\, it’s so difficult to realise that this is a relative movie AND that we\, ourselves\, have created the players and places!! \nJoin us in the tranquil\, spiritual setting of TRC for a weekend with Melanie\, of MEDITATION and EXPLORATION of our minds beyond our SELF-CREATED SUFFERING. \nMelanie Polatinsky is a psychotherapist\, and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism\, and has been empowered to teach by Lama Yeshe Rinpoche\, Abbot of Samye Ling Monastery\, in Scotland. She has worked\, taught and conducted retreats in a variety of fields for the past 45 years. These include meditation\, dream work\, death and dying\, bereavement\, inner child work\, relationships\, karma and reincarnation\, inner peace\, the five Wisdoms\, discovering your true potential\, and many other Buddhist topics including a Dzogchen View of life. She has done several self-retreats in India at Palpung Sherabling Monastery. Melanie runs a Tibetan Samye Dzong Centre in Johannesburg and is involved in ongoing teaching in the above fields as well as many aspects of Vajrayana practice. She also teaches a Bardo group to train people in the death and dying teachings of Tibetan Buddhism\, as well as extensive direct work with the dying and their families. Melanie has a private practice in psychotherapy with a Buddhist approach. \nCost:\nThe costs include accommodation\, all meals\, beverages and snacks\, but excludes dana\, an offering to the facilitator. \nSingle use of ensuite room (if space available):     R1800\nSingle use of twin/double room (if space available)\, shared bathroom:   R1700\nSingle room with shared bathroom (only 3 available):   R1600\nTwin/double room with en suite bathroom (per person):   R1400\nTwin/double room with shared bathroom (per person):   R1200\nDormitory:  R900\nCamping (own tent):   R700 \nTo Book:\nPlease fill in the booking form for each person attending. \nA 50 % non-refundable but transferable\, deposit will secure the accommodation of your choice.
URL:https://tararokpacentre.co.za/event/karma-and-drama/
LOCATION:Tara Rokpa Centre\, Tara Rokpa Centre\, Groot Marico District\, North West Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma,Spirituality,Tibetan Buddhism
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