Mindfulness is being present with what is happening whilst it is happening, without preference. The theme of the retreat is Mindfulness of Body, Feelings, Mind and Teachings and will be facilitated by Ven. Lama Tsondru. Mindfulness in the Buddhist sense goes beyond just paying attention to things. It is a pure awareness free of judgments […]
Lama Tsondru will lead retreat participants through two sets of Nyungneys. This is a purification practice which involves the fasting of body (food and drink), the fasting of speech (silence) and the fasting of the mind, through meditation. The benefits of participating in this practice are enormous, and therefore everyone is strongly encouraged to attend […]
Ven. Lama Tsondru received monastic ordination in 1985. She has twice successfully completed the traditional 4 year Karma Kagyü retreat and is much appreciated for her direct and clear style. She received many teachings from important Masters like His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, Tai Situ Rinpoche, Gyaltsab Rinpoche, Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, His Holiness the 17th […]
Happiness depends on balancing the mind. Balancing depends on avoiding extremes and learning to live in harmony with the way things are. One of the most profound realities of our existence is that everything is a constant state of change. If we accept that change and flow with it, we become flexible and wise. From […]
We are pleased to offer a meditation retreat at Susurumba, Juliasdale, Nyanga – a spectacular setting nestled amongst granite kopjies. The theme will be on developing our mindful awareness through guided meditation practice sessions, interspersed with mindful walking. A retreat setting is an ideal place to let go of one’s usual daily preoccupations and come […]
Mindfulness – The Art of Being Present Mindfulness is a training of the mind through various skilful techniques to enable on to be more present resulting in less distraction, stress, anxiety and tensions in our daily life. Courses 1. “Reviewing some Basic Principles of Mindfulness training” A refresher course for beginners and those who have […]
