Mindfulness is the fundamental component of all forms of mind-training, and can be mastered by anyone who is prepared to put in a little effort. The main aspect is learning to bring the mind knowingly into the moment, allowing thoughts to appear and pass without interference, and becoming the impartial witness of the tendency to engage, without compulsively following through on it.

We learn to be present, respond with compassion and see deeply into our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Because the training is quite demanding, beginners find it helpful to have guided sessions until they establish enough confidence to continue by themselves.

Mindfulness is a mind state which combines our sharpest intelligence with a stable openness to our deepest inner states and processes. Mindfulness is a subtle process of learning to be ourselves at an increasingly real, profound and simple level. It may be embarrassing but it may also be inspiring, because it starts revealing our childishness, our weakness, shame, silly foibles, and also our marvellous wisdom, amazing capacity for love and compassion and clarity. It may reveal everything.
Rob Nairn - Living Dreaming Dying

13 Sept |1 hour | 9:30-10:30am Register

If you are unable to attend the live session, please register to receive a link to the recording.

Join Astrologer Cor as she explores the Basics of the Ancient Art of Astrology, on the Buddhist Retreat Centre’s online platform from 24 August until 29 September 2020. We are part of the greater cycles of nature, bound to the ever-changing seasons of life. 

As within, so without. As above, so below.

This workshop will focus on celebrating and understanding the meaning of your birth chart. By learning the innate meaning and archetypal representation of the planets, you will explore your divine uniqueness and gain the gifts of self-compassion, self-tolerance, and inner equilibrium. Beginners are most welcome and encouraged.

1) Monday 24 August 5.30-7.30pm - Welcome Introduction Circle, History of Astrology Introduction to chart layout
2) Monday 31 August 5.30pm-7.30pm - 10 Planets and their astrological symbolism and meanings
3) Monday 7 September 5.30-7.30pm - 12 Zodiac Signs and their astrological symbols and meanings
4) Monday 14 September 5.30-7.30pm - 12 Houses and their astrological meanings
5) Monday 21 September 5.30-7.30pm - Polarity, Elements, Modalities, Hemispheres
6) Monday 5  October 5.30pm-7.30pm - Aspects
7) Monday 19 October 5.30pm-7.30pm

Participants will be working with their own charts. To receive a copy of your own birth chart, along with a copy of the workshop workbook, please send me your birth details (date, time, place) no later than the 22nd of August 2020. Please do not leave this to the last minute, as we will start working with your own charts right from the get-go. Should you not know your exact birth-time, a rectification is required before your correct chart can be emailed to you. Please What’s app me on 0827757423 after you have mailed your details to . I will confirm receipt by sending you the above-mentioned chart and workbook. 

24;31 August; 7;14;21 September; 5;19 October | 5:30-7:30pm

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