- Course number
- 9.2
- Instructor/teacher
- Description
On a daily basis, our minds run wild and fall victim to afflictive emotions like suffering, depression, laziness, and distractions. At the heart of the Buddhist path, training the mind is essential. The practice of Shamatha, Calm Abiding Meditation, puts special emphasis on developing one-pointed concentration as a means for developing a calm and focused mind. Shamatha is the essential practice to tame our unruly minds, so that we can bring adversity and joy into our path of awakening.
During this weekend program you will:
- Learn Shamatha meditation by becoming familiar with one-pointed concentration techniques that use both mindfulness of breathing, as well as concentration on a meditative object and on no object (awareness of awareness).
- Immerse yourself in the practice of Shamatha – in a supportive group environment as well as on your own – to gradually bring your mind to a state that can enable the tapping of your highest potential in your spiritual practice and daily life.
- Learn and discuss how to integrate Shamatha meditation practice into daily life
Who Can Attend?
This program is open to everyone.Dana
We invite you to offer Tulku Ösel Dorje a voluntary Dana for these teachings. Dana means generosity and is the expression of respect and gratitude for the teachings. Participants are invited to offer a dana amount according to their financial means. Recommendation 60–180 Euro (per day 20–60 Euro). The Dana can be handed over in theKhata line at the end of the retreat or sent to Tulku Ösel via Paypal.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Friday, September 13, 2024
4:00pm -6:00pm: Registration
6:00pm -7:00pm Dinner
7:30pm -9:00pm: Teaching SessionSaturday, September 14, 2024
7:00am – 8:00am: Practice Session
8:00pm -9:00pm Breakfast
10:00am -12:30pm: Teaching Session (incl. break)
1:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch
3:45pm – 5:45pm: Teaching Session
6:00pm – 7:00pm Dinner
7:30pm – 9:00pm: Practice SessionSunday, September 15, 2024
7:00am – 8:00am: Practice Session
8:00pm -9:00pm Breakfast
10:00am -1:00pm: Teaching Session (incl. break)
1:00pm – 2:00pm LunchCourse language will be English with German Translation
- Other information
We can provide gluten/lactose free and vegan meals on request for an extra €3 per day. Please use the registration form below to notify us of your nutritional requests. The extra amount will be charged on-site during your registration.
