Events
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Tara Rokpa Weekend
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaIn 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. This Weekend at Tara Rokpa Centre in September will be [...]
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Bringing the Mind to Rest – Alan Muller
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaA weekend of guided meditations, contemplations, and exploring the above Milarepa quote.
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Close Encounters in the Bushveld guided by Eckhard Druschke
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaJoin 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. Bring your walking shoes and binoculars, field guides and note books, and swimming [...]
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Contemplative Photography
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaJoin 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. The retreat will not be focused on the technical aspects [...]
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Living Compassionately in Challenging Times
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaIf 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 [...]
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The Value of Meditation in Challenging Times
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaTheme Each of us has the potential to be whole and free, but few of us realise this potential. Many of us go through our lives under a spell of imperfection – thinking and feeling that things are not right with us and life never really hits the spot. There is a gnawing feeling of [...]
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Kagyu Practice Retreat
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South Africawith Alan Muller Please join us this weekend to reconnect with practice, lineage, and old Dharma friends. The benefits and merits of practicing together with fellow travelers on the path are immeasurable. Alan will tell us stories, give us practical advice, and guided meditations. There will be time for walks, chats, and your own practice. [...]
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Compassion and the Foundations of Buddhist Practice
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaThe 3rd of March is the Tibetan New Year of the Water-Tiger. The first fifteen days of the lunar year are known as the fifteen days of the Buddha's miracles, when the Buddha, who was usually reluctant to show his miraculous powers, did display miracles in order to increase the faith of his followers.
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Loving Awareness
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South Africawith Lucy Draper-Clarke As you step into this new year, what needs your loving awareness? A relationship, a project, your work, home, or family? You may be holding sorrow for the past or anxiety about the future. The best place to start is bringing caring attention to your own body, heart, and mind. Time away, [...]
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A Mindful Break: Relaxing and getting in touch
Tara Rokpa Centre Tara Rokpa Centre, Groot Marico District, North West Province, South AfricaWe are usually busy taking care of everybody and everything else in our lives, forgetting we too need love, care, and kindness. This weekend will focus on compassion and self-care