A practical\, practice-oriented\, contemplative\, and instructional meditativ e training retreat on universal compassion.
On this retreat\, we expl ore together the core teachings and meditative training of the Seven Practi ces of the Lojong Tradition\, attributed to Atisha. This stage-by-stage app roach supports the development of Bodhicitta\, the heart for awakening into universal compassion that is intrinsic to our nature\, expressed in practi cal ways of being in the world.
The retreat includes teachings on the historical context of the training\, Refuge and Bodhicitta\, Metta and Ton glen meditations\, and Vajrasattva healing as transformative practices in t he craft of training our minds and opening our hearts to how compassion may continue to deepen and mature in our lives.
Practices are introduced progressively and include group sessions along with time for rest\, reflec tion\, silence and personal integration. Participation involves a commitmen t to attend all sessions\, a willingness to engage sincerely with the pract ices offered\, and an ongoing dedication to personal reflection and practic e throughout the retreat.
The mind training and meditations are both challenging and deeply rewarding\; a foundation in mindfulness is required to attend.
Registration
Places are available. To join us for the retreat\, please complete the registration form here at https://forms.gle/EaRKLDqd3eD FsetC6 or message Sonam at tigleh ouse@gmail.com
Participants are required to attend the whole week -long retreat as teaching unfolds sequentially\, step by step\, following a line of inquiry\, instruction\, and practice. I encourage you to bring a h obby or activity conducive to mindfulness. This could include a craft or ge ntle physical activity\, journaling\, art\, an acoustic instrument\, yoga\, Qi Gong\, walking\, or other activities. There will be a day or two with n o group sits\, allowing for integration and restfulness.
During the r etreat\, participants are strongly encouraged to observe semi-silence for a few days. This is an opportunity for some quiet\, reflective time and rest fulness. Semi-silence means setting aside all but necessary communications\ , keeping dialogues relevant to the retreat's content and context\, and tak ing the opportunity for personal silent time. Putting mobile devices and ot her technologies aside as much as practicable for your situation is encoura ged\, and respecting each other’s need for silence\, appropriate dialogue\, and listening. More on this is shared as we go along in retreat together.< /p>
These traditional approaches to practice can deepen our mindfulness a nd open us to life’s intelligence and insights into the nature of reality\, while linking us across time and place to the human community invested in fostering calm\, compassionate ways of being in the world.
Sc hedule
All teaching sessions will be held at Coorain\, 64 Lu kis Street\, Balingup.