August
22-29 |
Summer Retreat
Guests may attend for all or part of this retreat.
A week of working and seated meditation, quiet reflection and Dharma talks that will include looking at the connection between karma, (cause and effect) and the Precepts, and, as always, will address issues relevant to those who attend. Meals will be in the meditation hall.
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Oct
23-25
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Never Turn Away
How does all that we find difficult, frightening or challenging become transformed into the food of the Dharma, into that which spiritually nourishes us and enables our life to blossom? In turning away from the karma we are also turning away from the Refuge and from our own real needs. This always results in suffering. We explore the process of acceptance and turning the stream of compassion within.
As is traditional at this time of year we conclude with a simple ceremony of Offering the Food of the Dharma to all that feels lost or alone, whether it be within ourselves or elsewhere. Guests are welcome to bring food offerings.
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Nov
20-22
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Autumn Retreat
An opportunity to put everything down and turn the gaze within, making ourselves fully available to the teaching that arises from our own hearts. When we offer ourselves in this way a stillness settles deep within us and every part of our being is both content to 'just be' and ready to hear and respond should anything arise that needs our acceptance or attention.
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Dec
4-6
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Buddha's Enlightenment
A Buddha is an Awakened One. In celebrating Shakyamuni's Enlightenment we also celebrate our own potential. We look at what it means to 'wake up' and how the Buddhist teaching helps us to see that we can realise that potential by trusting the Refuge and looking deeply into the nature of our own humanity. Concludes with the Ceremony of Buddha's Enlightenment. |
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Dec 30
- Jan 3 |
New Year Retreat
This will have the usual midnight Ceremonies of New Year and, on January 1st we will celebrate the birth of our Founder, Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett.
It will include the regular daily ceremonies, meditation, Dharma talks and discussions as well as allowing time to 'just be' or to go for contemplative walks. All meals will be in the meditation hall.
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Feb
5-7 |
Going On
At the beginning of a new year we look at what it means for each one of us to 'go on'. What is the next step in our individual training, where does the path forward lie and what do we need to do in order to walk it? |
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Feb
26-28 |
The Heart of the Precepts
We look at the heart and spirit of the Precepts and at how the highest Precept is to take Refuge in Buddha, (meditation), for this is the source of both the Precepts and the awareness which enables us to see when it is good to do, or not do, something.
Concludes with a Ceremony of Gratitude and a Communal Reading of the Precepts. |
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Mar
12-14
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Letting Go and Opening Up
'Sit still and let go' is one half of the step, 'open up and receive' is the other. Letting go is a profound activity which makes much possible. We explore both its aspects in depth and look at how, without it, there can be no 'going on', no resolving of our karma and no peace of mind.
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All weekend retreats begin at 6pm on Friday and end after lunch on Sunday. Local Sangha are welcome to attend as non residents.
The Place of Peace is entirely dependent upon voluntary donations to our trust fund 'THE LIFE OF FAITH', Registered Charity No. 1091548.
Travel details: You can travel to Aberystwyth on public transport. Both the railway station and National Express bus terminus are near a taxi rank,(fare about £3.00)
What to bring: Guests are requested to bring a watch, house slippers, towels,sheets or sleeping bag.
For bookings and questions concerning these retreats, which begin at 6pm and usually end after lunch on the final day, please contact Rev. Master Myoho on 01970 832026 (before 7pm. please) |
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