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SUMMARY:10 Day Meditation Retreat in Sweden
DESCRIPTION:Join this 10 day meditation retreat\, if you have meditation experience and have participated in events with Stephan before. \n\n\n\nWe will spend 10 days in silence\, nourishing our inner essence by teachings\, meditation and yoga. The schedule will be more spacious than the normal schedule on Stephan’s retreats. \n\n\n\nIn the afternoon there will be time for free sitting sessions in silence without guidance.Early morning yoga classes and late afternoon yin yoga classes will be offered. \n\n\n\nThis longer retreat suits you if you want to deepen your own practice. Maybe you want to do a retreat on your own later? This retreat could be a “middle step” between a group retreat and solitary retreat. The surroundings are very peaceful with meadows and the woods as our next-door neighbors. \n\n\n\nPractical info\n\n\n\nSleeping: Rooms with 4 beds and 1 room with 8 beds. No double or single rooms.You may also bring your own tent (and have a bed inside the house if it´s wet and rainy). \n\n\n\nFood: The food will be mostly vegan (some cheese and butter in the morning). Documented allergies will be met\, but no food diets or preferences can be met. \n\n\n\nHow to get there: The place is about one hours drive from Malmö. Easiest is to come by car. You can take the bus or train to Hörby and from there you need to get (or share) a taxi to the retreat place (around 15 km). \n\n\n\nPrice: 5300 SEK includes everything – maximum 20 people; retirees\, students (full-time) or unemployed at a discounted rate of 4900 SEK \n\n\n\nSign up: send a mail to ulrika@saljeby.se\, signup fee 500 SEK \n\n\n\nTeachers for the 10 day meditation retreat:\n\n\n\nStephan Pende Wormland\, MA in clinical psychology\, is trained in Gestalt therapy. He has studied and practiced meditation in multiple Buddhist traditions for over 30 years and spent 5 years in meditation retreats. Stephan was a monk in the Tibetan tradition for 11 years and teaches meditation in Buddhist centers in Europe. \n\n\n\nUlrika Säljeby is a licensed and experienced Yoga teacher. In her yoga classes\, she aims to guide you in a way that the yoga positions become different tools you can use to learn to listen to your body. When the body feels safe in the position\, things start to happen. You can never push the body into openings
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/10-day-retreat-in-sweden/
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SUMMARY:Summer Meditation Retreat Near Stockholm
DESCRIPTION:Learn time-honored ways for experiencing and resting right now in your natural state of inner peace\, the ultimate source of lasting happiness. Unwind and recharge at this spacious and healing meditation retreat north of Stockholm\, set in beautiful natural surroundings close to a big river. \n\n\n\n\nDwelling deep within our heart\, and within the hearts of all beings without exception\, is an inexhaustible source of love and wisdom. And the ultimate purpose of all spiritual practices\, whether they are called Buddhist or not\, is to uncover and make contact with this essentially pure nature. \n– Lama Yeshe\n\n\n\nThe retreat is suitable for beginners of any background who want to start their journey with profound and easy to apply techniques. Experienced students will also benefit from guidance for deepening their practice. There will be a balanced mixture of guided meditations\, walking meditation\, short lectures\, discussions\, silence and mindful movements. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE TEACHINGS\n\n\n\nTibetan Masters have for centuries developed a time-tested\, logical\, sequential and practical road map to help guide spiritual seekers on the path\, from suffering to liberation. This unique teaching came to be called Lam-Rim\, or gradual Path to Enlightenment\, and has been transmitted by Tibetan Masters like His Holiness the Dalai Lama into our modern times. \n\n\n\nAll teachings are in English. During the retreat we will explore in depth different aspects of these teachings and meditations\, which are remarkably relevant for our daily life and relationships.  \n\n\n\nABOUT THE TEACHER\n\n\n\nStephan Wormland\, born 1965 in Germany\, has studied and practiced meditation in multiple traditions for over 30 years. He has a master’s degree in clinical psychology\, trained in Gestalt therapy and worked for 6 years in a psychiatric hospital. \n\n\n\nHe lived as an ordained monk in the Tibetan tradition for 11 years and\, during that time\, served as the director of Nalanda Monastery in the south of France and spent a total of 5 years in group and solitary retreats. The main teacher of Stephan is Lama Zopa Rinpoche\, the spiritual director of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). \n\n\n\nHe has received teachings and guidance from great Tibetan Masters of the four schools like His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, Sakya Trizin Rinpoche\, Sogyal Rinpoche\, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche\, Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche\, Kirti Thenshap Rinpoche\, Chogye Trichen Rinpoche\, and Choden Rinpoche. He has practiced and studied with foremost Western teachers like Peter Fenner\, Alan Wallace\, Rob Preece\, Alex Berzin\, Pema Chodron\, Robert Thurman\, and Ken McLeod. \n\n\n\nFor many years\, Stephan has been the resident teacher of the Center for Visdom og Medfølelse in Copenhagen and he currently teaches meditation in Buddhist Centers around Europe. Since 2009 he has been studying Radiant Mind with Peter Fenner and completed the Nondual Teacher Training and he is a program adviser of the Potential Project. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This retreat takes place in Dharmaghiri retreat center\, Sala (see directions below) \n\n\n\nSUMMER MEDITATION RETREAT STOCKHOLM SCHEDULE\n\n\n\nFriday (arrival day)16:00  – Arriving and settling in19:00 – 20.00 Dinner20:00 – 21.00 Introduction and short practice \n\n\n\nSaturday\, Sunday\, and Thursday07:00 – 07.30 Meditation07.30 – 08.00 Break (preparing breakfast)08.00 – 09.00 Breakfast09.00 – 11.00 Meditation and walking meditation11.00 – 11.30 Break11.30 – 13.00 Mindful movement – Group 113.00 – 15.00 Lunch and lunch break15.00 – 17.00 Meditation and walking meditation17.00 – 17.30 Break17:30 – 19:00 Mindful movement – Group 219.00 – 20:00 Dinner20.00 – 21.00 Prajna paramita Practice \n\n\n\nMonday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday (Precepts) 06:30 – 07.00 Precepts07:00 – 08:00 Break08.00 – 10.00 Meditation and walking meditation10.00 – 10.30 Break (preparing lunch)10.30 – 11.30 Mindful movement – Group 211.30 – 15.00 Lunch and lunch break15.00 – 17.00 Meditation and walking meditation17.00 – 17:30 Break17:30 – 18:30 Mindful movement – Group 118:30 – 20.00 Break20:00 – 21.00 Prajna paramita practice \n\n\n\nFriday (departure day)07:00 – 07.30 Meditation07.30 – 08.00 Break (preparing breakfast)08.00 – 09.00 Breakfast09.00 – 11.00 Meditation and walking meditation12.30 – 13.30 Lunch and lunch break \n\n\n\n13:30-14:30 Cleaning the rooms and premises \n\n\n\nMAHAYANA PRECEPTS\n\n\n\nFor three days during the retreat we will be taking the Mahayana Precepts (see this document) to increase the depth of the practice. This means that we will be eating only one meal per day (lunch at around 11:30). If you are unable to follow such a diet for medical reasons\, you will need to provide for the an extra meal (dinner\, breakfast will be available to prepare) yourself those three days. \n\n\n\nSILENCE\n\n\n\nMost of this Summer Meditation Retreat Stockholm will be in silence. We also encourage everyone to keep their mobile phones turned off during the entire retreat. We are so used to escaping into distractions\, so during the retreat it is very beneficial to keep those to minimum! \n\n\n\nCOLLECTIVE COOKING\n\n\n\nWe will not have a retreat cook this summer\, so all participants are expected to take turns in preparing and cooking meals. \n\n\n\nCANCELLING YOUR PARTICIPATION\n\n\n\nIf you cancel your booking 3 weeks prior to the start date\, we keep 200 SEK as an administrative fee. If you cancel later than 3 weeks prior to the start date\, we keep the entire donation unless we can find a replacement. \n\n\n\nTo bring: Sheets\, duvet covers\, pillow cases\, towels\, toiletries\, books\, pens etc. Meditation cushions and stools available at Dharmagiri\, bring your own if you have particular wishes about what you want to sit on. \n\n\n\nAllergies/diet/health: Is there anything we need to know about your health? Do you need special diets or are allergic to something? Are you vegan? Do you snore? (So ​​we can take that into account when we make room placement…) \n\n\n\nHOW TO GET TO DHARMAGIRI\n\n\n\nRetreat Center By car From Stockholm it takes about 2-2.5 hours by car. Click this link for Google maps directions. Take road E18 to Enköping\, before entering Enköping\, take road 70 toward Sala. At the first roundabout at the entrance to Sala\, go straight. At the second roundabout\, follow signs to Saladamm (over the railroad tracks). After Saladamm it is straight ahead. About 27 km from Sala turn right at the sign for Bännbäck. Drive straight for approximately 3 km. Just after the sign V. Bännbäck look for houses to the right on a little hill.  There is a mailbox with a wagon wheel opposite the entrance. \n\n\n\nBy train or bus There are trains to Sala from\, for example\, Stockholm and Arlanda. It is also good to come from the south via Västeras. Search train times at www.sj.se. Train Stockholm – Sala costs approx 110-125 SEK single ticket\, 2nd class\, non-refundable. From Arlanda tickets are more expensive\, there is a surcharge for stepping on / off. If you cannot arrange to be picked up at the train in Sala you can take the bus to Möklinta. From there also needed pick-up by car\, but it’s closer Dharmagiri and may be easier to arrange a ride from there. Times for bus 63 Sala Travel Centre – Möklinta found on www.vl.se. \n\n\n\nTESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS MEDITATION RETREAT STOCKHOLM PARTICIPANTS:\n\n\n\n\nDuring a most difficult period in life it has been of great value to put it all on pause and walk more clear on the path of practicing for a while. To sit with whatever it is. And doing it together with others under the leading of a great teacher can be most healing.  \n– Inger W-Forss\n\n\n\n\n“Novelty is having new experiences of ourselves in the world”. I knew beach holidays\, I knew hiking trips. I knew dining and clubbing in cities\, I knew dinner parties and long conversations\, but I didn’t know I could be silent and digital free for a week and feel absolutely relaxed and inspired.  \n– Gu Jian\n\n\n\n\nI regained faith in essence-love through being with/in it. I found new ways of vitalizing my practice through movement.  \n– Anonymous\n\n\n\n\nGreat teacher\, great place\, warm and safe atmosphere. Worth to do at least once a year.  \n– Anonymous\n\n\n\n\nIt’s very hard to write a short testimonial about a profound\, personal experience. What I can say is that giving yourself time\, in silence\, with others\, under the guidance of an experienced teacher is an investment in your wellbeing and therefore for others. It is really a unique gift.  \n– Anonymous\n\n\n\n\nA life saving experience! I found something I didn’t know I ́d lost!  \n– Anonymous\n\n\n\n\nA silent week in beautiful nature with meditation\, yoga\, long walks\, good food and swimming\, what more do you need?  \n– Anonymous
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/summer-retreat-close-to-stockholm/
LOCATION:Dharmagiri Retreat Center\, VÄSTER BÄNNBÄCK 192\, Möklinta\, 733 99\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Bodhisattva Training for Daily Life
DESCRIPTION:Find deeper peace in challenging times\, discover meaning in uncertainty\, and address anxiety by relying on kindness. Awaken bodhichitta in daily life and deepen your experience of emptiness by learning practical tools and meditations. Whether you are a beginner or experienced practitioner\, these Bodhisattva teachings will support your journey. \n\n\n\n​In these teachings we explore The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Relating to traditional Buddhist practices and texts authentically can be challenging for us in the West. Although these texts are incredibly powerful\, it difficult to move beyond intellectual understanding and perfunctory repetition\, considering their cultural context. In this course\, we will challenge ourselves to bring the wisdom of this text into our own lives and relationships. \n\n\n\n​The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva\, one of the most revered texts in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition\, was written by the tenth century Tibetan master Tokme Zongpo. Its inspiring verses convey the entire Mahayana path of compassion. Additionally\, it describes the practices and attitudes of the awakening rebel who wants to heal\, grow up\, and wake up for the benefit of all. We will work towards allowing this wisdom to touch our hearts and transform our lives. \n\n\n\nSchedule: Sat\, Aug 26 and Sun\, Aug 27\, at 10-11:30 am (PT) \n\n\n\n​Stephan Pende Wormland\, MA in clinical psychology\, is trained in Gestalt therapy. He also has studied and practiced meditation in multiple Buddhist traditions for over 30 years and spent 5 years in meditation retreats. Stephan was a monk in the Tibetan tradition for 11 years and teaches meditation in Buddhist centers in Europe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Materials for Bodhisattva Training\n\n\n\n​The recommended text for this course is Reflections on Silver River by Ken McLeod. \n\n\n\n​“The Thirty-SevenPractices of All the Bodhisattvas” by Gyalse Tokme Zangpo \n\n\n\n​37 Practices of a Bodhisattva by Ken McLeod (Verses only) \n\n\n\n​Relating to a Spiritual Teacher: Building a Healthy Relationship ​by Alexander Berzin (Book) \n\n\n\n​The Dynamics of a Healthy Student-Teacher Relationship by Dr. Alexander Berzin (Article)
URL:https://www.stephanpende.com/event/bodhisattva-training-sfdc/
ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Dharma Collective":MAILTO:sfdharmacollective@gmail.com
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