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Groningen: Meditation

A Boundless Heart

What actually is meditation on the Buddhist path? How to meditate? What does it have to do with visualisation and mantras? What is meditation good for? A weekend course with teaching, dialogue and practice. Language: English. Online participation possible Lama Chris

Renchen Ulm: Meditation and ultimate Bodhicitta

Bodhi Path - Buddhistisches Retreat-Zentrum Kaierstr. 18, 77871 Renchen-Ulm, Germany

Meditation is the process of becoming aware. Normally, we have no understanding of how our minds function. That is to say, we hold our projections, that are based on thoughts and emotions, to be reality. Meditation is a gradual process in which we first learn to be wholly present and mindful with whatever is happening Read More

Dhagpo Möhra: Shine & Lhagtong

Dhagpo Möhra Hofmannshöhe 1, Moorgrund-Möhra, Thüringen, Germany

On the basis of the “Mahamudra Ocean of True Meaning” by the 9th Karmapa Wangchug Dorje, we will look at the various steps for quieting our minds. On this basis, it is then possible to explore the true nature of our thoughts and experiences, which will help us to avoid getting captured by our habitual Read More

Cologne: 7 Point Mind Training (continued)

Jugend- und Kulturzentrum Weiß Georgstr.2, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

This weekend we continue with Shamar Rinpoche’s commentary on the 7 Point Mind Training. Weekend course with teachings and guided meditations. Part of a series, newcomers welcome. Language: German. Online participation possible. Lama Chris

Braunschweig: Taming the wild mind

Dharmazentrum Braunschweig - Karma Dechen Ling Kreuzstr 70a, Braunschweig, Germany

Buddhist meditation is not just a relaxation exercise to relieve stress. It is not an end in itself, but a process through which we gain a better understanding of how our mind works and which mechanisms keep us trapped. This can only happen if we learn to consciously perceive what is going on in our Read More

Lüneburg: The 6 Paramitas

Heide in Lüneburg Backsteinhof 2, Lüneburg

The six paramitas of generosity, ethical behaviour, patience, joyful perseverance, mediation and wisdom describe the qualities of a bodhisattva. They are an expression of love and compassion and are a benchmark and guide for us on our path. On these two evenings, we will take a closer look at them, see how they are connected, Read More

Retreat Course North – 7 Point Mind Training, part 3

Hof am Wege Hans-Heinrich-Sievert-Str. 15 ‍, Liensfeld, Germany

We continue with the transmission of the Lojong / Mahayana 7-point mind training, based on the commentary by Shamar Rinpoche. In this third year, the focus will be on the two aspects of the main practice, the practice of Lhagtong and Tonglen. Developing bodhicitta is the central core of the entire Buddhist path: it leads Read More

Swiss Course – Bringing Emotions onto the Path, part 3

JK Haus Zweierhof 19, Schönenberg, Switzerland

Attachment, anger, envy, pride and mental blindness accompany us our whole lives. They condition our perception as well as the actions that result from that.  When we let them play out, completely unpredictable emotional entanglements will result. When we try to suppress them they pile up and occupy our mind.  Both approaches are not helpful Read More

Dhagpo Perpignan: topic to be announced

Dhagpo Perpignan 35 rue Courteline, PERPIGNAN, France

more infos will follow soon   Weekend course with teachings and guided meditations Language: English and French Lama Walli & Lama Chris