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Ngondro Practice Instructions with Drupon RinpocheInstructions on how to practice Ngondro.... click for more info |
Start : August 16, 2010 |
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Yoga Course - "Creating Space" with Johnny GloverEveryone is welcome to attend individual weekends only or the full course. Each weekend will include some Meditation, Qigong.... click for more info |
Start : September 3, 2010 |
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Introduction to Meditation with Clive HolmesDuring this weekend we will learn how to slow down, calm down, rest and heal within.... click for more info |
Start : September 3, 2010 |
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Creation Stage Teachings with Drupon RinpocheThese precious teachings are open to those who are already committed to the Buddhist path... click for more info |
Start : September 5, 2010 |
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Training in Insight and Wisdom - Part Two with Rob NairnThis module follows on from the mindfulness and compassion modules that we have being running as part of the mindfulness training programme at Samye Ling.... click for more info |
Start : September 10, 2010 |
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Wudang Taijiquan with Bob LoweyBob will teach one of the oldest Forms of Wudang Taiji: "Jian Hua" or "Simple 36 Posture Form"........ click for more info |
Start : September 24, 2010 |
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Flowing from Within with Hanna CasementThis popular workshop is the core of Hanna's approach to Yoga and although taught each year is continually evolving and changing so that there is always something new to take away from it.... click for more info |
Start : September 24, 2010 |
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Introduction to Back to Beginnings with Edie IrwinThis weekend will provide an introduction to 'Back to Beginnings', the therapeutic process developed by Akong Rinpoche and the Tara Rokpa therapists who have worked with him for the past 30 years.... click for more info |
Start : October 1, 2010 |
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Instruction on Water Torma Offering with Drupon RinpocheThis course is open to those who are already committed to the Buddhist path.... click for more info |
Start : October 6, 2010 |
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Emotional Intelligence with Clive HolmesThe emphasis this weekend will be on simple practical guidance helping us befriend ourselves and develop clarity and peace of mind... click for more info |
Start : October 8, 2010 |
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Chod Instructions with Drupon RinpocheA weekend of instructions on the practice of Chod with Drupon Rinpoche... click for more info |
Start : October 8, 2010 |
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Tara - The Female Buddha with Lama ZangmoThis retreat will focus mainly on the practices of White and Green Tara, with practice instructions and teachings on both the generation stage and completion stage; on devotion, lineage and other related topics. click for more info |
Start : October 9, 2010 |
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Marpa Guru Yoga Instructions with Drupon RinpocheTwo days of teachings on the Guru Yoga to Marpa Lotsawa... click for more info |
Start : October 11, 2010 |
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Milarepa Guru Yoga Instructions with Drupon RinpocheTwo days of teachings on the Guru Yoga to Milarepa... click for more info |
Start : October 15, 2010 |
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Gampopa Guru Yoga Instructions with Drupon RinpocheTwo days of instruction on the Guru Yoga to Gampopa... click for more info |
Start : October 17, 2010 |
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Karma Pakshi Guru Yoga Instructions with Drupon RinpocheTwo days of instruction on the Guru Yoga to Karma Pakshi click for more info |
Start : October 20, 2010 |
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Purely Meditation with Samye Ling SanghaA refreshingly simple weekend of silent sitting meditation at Samye Ling.... click for more info |
Start : October 22, 2010 |
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Basic Meditation with Harry MilwardThis weekend Harry shares his experience and love of life as he focuses on basic, calm-abiding meditation.... click for more info |
Start : October 29, 2010 |
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The Practice of Moving into Stillness with Hanna CasementThis workshop takes us on a deeper journey into our Yoga practice to use it as a way of focussing the mind and preparing the body for meditation, as well as using the postures as a form of moving meditation. click for more info |
Start : November 12, 2010 |
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The Way of Drawing with Bella GreenLearning to see through drawing enables us to experience directly the world we live in and the way we respond emotionally to it.... click for more info |
Start : November 12, 2010 |
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Mindfulness One Year Training - Part Three with Rob NairnThe purpose of the training is to equip people with skills in mindfulness that can be applied in different life and work situations. Only people who attended module one (April 30 - May 3, 2010) and module two (August 27 - 30, 2010) are entitled to book for the remaining modules set out below click for more info |
Start : November 19, 2010 |
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The Path of Self Compassion with Dr Chris Germer, Professor Paul Gilbert and Dr Christine BraehlerWith Dr Chris Germer, one of the world leaders in the development of self compassion as a therapeutic process, this weekend workshop will explore the application of self-compassion and will present key self compassion exercises designed to enhance well-being... click for more info |
Start : November 27, 2010 |
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Purely Meditation with Samye Ling SanghaA refreshingly simple weekend of silent sitting meditation at Samye Ling... click for more info |
Start : December 3, 2010 |
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Acceptance, Compassion, and Letting Go with Clive HolmesPeace of mind can come to us once we learn to develop the skill of acceptance..... click for more info |
Start : December 10, 2010 |
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Christmas Retreat - Radiant Practice: Dharma that works! with Ken HolmesTime is precious and life flies by, so how can we make our dharma practice as effective as possible? Drawing on thirty years' experience teaching dharma, Ken will show how the practices of all three yanas can be brought radiantly to life.... click for more info |
Start : December 24, 2010 |
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Purely Meditation with Samye Ling SanghaA refreshingly simple weekend of silent sitting meditation at Samye Ling.... click for more info |
Start : January 7, 2011 |
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Introduction to Meditation with Gelongma LhamoThis weekend, Gelongma Lhamo takes us through the fundamentals of meditation - from sitting posture to applying meditation in daily life... click for more info |
Start : January 21, 2011 |
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Mindfulness Weekend for Teachers with Mindfulness Association LtdThis training weekend is run by the Mindfulness Association Ltd and is an introduction to the practice and benefit of Mindfulness skills, specifically for those in the teaching professions. The course is suitable for school teachers and those working in higher education. No previous experience of Mindfulness meditation is required... click for more info |
Start : January 28, 2011 |
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Simply Kindness with Clive HolmesThe Dalai Lama says: "My religion is kindness" The unwritten background for all mindfulness and meditation practice is kindness, pure, simple and honest... click for more info |
Start : February 11, 2011 |
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Introductory Weekend on Creativity, Mindfulness and Compassion with Mindfulness Association LtdMindfulness can be defined as being aware of what is happening while it is happening, without preference or judgement. During this weekend we aim to apply mindfulness to the sphere of creativity in a kindly investigation of our present moment experience... click for more info |
Start : February 18, 2011 |
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Annual Mahakala Prayers with Samye Ling SanghaThis intensive 5 day prayer ritual is practiced in order to clear away obstacles to peace and progress in the Dharma... click for more info |
Start : February 27, 2011 |
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LOSAR - Tibetan New Year with Samye Ling SanghaWe wish you a very Happy "Losar" - many Tashi Delegs and best wishes for the Year of the Iron Female Rabbit year..... click for more info |
Start : March 5, 2011 |
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Refuge Ceremony with Choje Akong Tulku RinpocheRefuge Ceremony with Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche... click for more info |
Start : March 6, 2011 |
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1000 Armed Chenrezig Initiation with Choje Akong Tulku RinpocheAkong Tulku Rinpoche has kindly agreed to bestow the Chenrezig Initiation so that anyone wishing to take part in the March Nyungney... click for more info |
Start : March 6, 2011 |
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Nyungney Practice Instructions with Karma ChodenA half-day course on how to do the Nyungney practice .... click for more info |
Start : March 6, 2011 |
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Annual Nyungney Retreat with Samye Ling SanghaWe begin the Tibetan New Year with this auspicious purification practice of 1000 Armed Chenrezig.... click for more info |
Start : March 7, 2011 |
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Mindfulness Teaching Skills Part 1 with Heather Regan-Addis and Annick NevejanThis teaching skills module is the first of two modules and a certificate of completion will be awarded to those who complete both modules... click for more info |
Start : March 11, 2011 |
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Purely Meditation with Samye Ling SanghaA refreshingly simple weekend of silent sitting meditation at Samye Ling.... click for more info |
Start : March 18, 2011 |
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Meditation and Work with Clive HolmesMeditation is not an escape from life. Quite the opposite. It is a way to face and cope with the challenges life presents. This course is about integrating meditation into our work environment. "Taking our meditation to our work but not taking our work to our meditation.".... click for more info |
Start : April 1, 2011 |
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The Tibetan Way of Painting with Ani SemchiAn introduction to some of the wide variety of methods within the traditional art of Tibetan religious painting..... click for more info |
Start : April 8, 2011 |
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Meditation in Action: The 6 Paramitas with Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche and Clive HolmesThe core values and practices of Tibetan Buddhism are the six paramitas - they are generosity, skilful conduct, forbearance, diligence, meditative stability and deep wisdom. In essence they centre around the cultivation of wisdom and compassion and they can be seen as a step-by-step graduated path to a happy and beneficial life.... click for more info |
Start : April 22, 2011 |
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Traditional Buddhist Mindfulness with Ken HolmesMindfulness is considered the very foundation of the path in all Buddhist traditions. Ken will explore this topic through the teachings of the first Kongtrul Rinpoche. click for more info |
Start : April 29, 2011 |
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Study Intensive: Gampopa's Ornament of Precious Liberation with Ken HolmesIn this text, Gampopa clearly and simply covers the entire ground of Mahayana teachings, doing so from a "need to know" basis for meditators and sincere practitioners.... click for more info |
Start : May 3, 2011 |
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Stupa Painting Weekend with Ani SemchiHelp bring the Stupa to life! Ani Semchi and her helpers have been asked to make the snow lions more prominent and beautiful by adding colour... click for more info |
Start : May 6, 2011 |
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Mindfulness Teaching Skills Part 2 with Heather Regan-Addis and Annick NevejanThis teaching skills module is the second of two modules and a certificate of completion will be awarded to those who complete both modules... click for more info |
Start : May 20, 2011 |
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Emotional Intelligence with Clive HolmesThe emphasis this weekend will be on simple practical guidance helping us befriend ourselves and develop clarity and peace of mind... click for more info |
Start : June 17, 2011 |
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Intermediate Meditation with Clive HolmesAs we progress along the path of meditation practice it can seem that there are more and more obstacles rather than progress... click for more info |
Start : July 22, 2011 |
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Enlightened Courage - The 7 Points of Mind Training with Clive HolmesThis course will present some of the key features of this wonderful text about the alchemy of the mind... click for more info |
Start : September 2, 2011 |