Detailed List of Retreats

Events for the week :

15 June 2020 - 21 June 2020
Monday 15 June	The Four Truths Of The Noble Ones; Suffering, Cause, Freedom, Path (online) Teacher: Anna Scharfenberg and Jonathan Preboy Cost: Donation to support the BRC during the COVID-19 lockdown Dates: 02:00pm The four truths re-discovered and taught by the Buddha (the elephants footprint) Please register in advance for these sessions. Session 1: Understanding the dynamics of the four truths Sunday, June 7, 2020 02:00 - 3:30 PM Session 1 Session 2: Investigating the cause of suffering Wednesday, June 10, 2020 07:00-08:30 PM Session 2 Session 3: Realizing freedom and the benefits of meditation Sunday, June 14, 2020 02:00-03:30 PM Session 3 Session 4: A path of freedom Wednesday, June 17, 2020 07:00-08:30 PM Session 4 Finding A Sense Of Contentment (online) Teacher: Elizabeth Gaywood Cost: Donation to support the BRC during the COVID-19 lockdown Dates: 07:00pm - 08:30pm Finding a sense of contentment with who we are and how we can live a purposeful life quite often eludes us. Happiness and satisfaction should be part of our daily life but we find ourselves constantly looking for methods and means whereby we can find some peace of mind. Meditation techniques have proved to be particularly helpful to balance emotions and to find a new and more meaningful approach to living, especially with kindness to ourselves and others. We will explore various techniques to assist with this process. Experiencing these methods will enable the retreatant to incorporate them into their daily-life activity, whilst at the same time creating space to allow the mind to settle and to become more peaceful and focused. Beginners are welcome to attend as we will touch on the basics that are necessary for a well-grounded practice. In-between the sessions participants will be able to practice on their own and come back to the second session with any queries for clarification. Dates: 15 & 18 June \| Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Register: Session 1 \| Session 2 View teacher details Hide teacher details Elizabeth Gaywood has been involved in Buddhism since the 1970’s, and co-founded the Tibet Society of South Africa in 1995. She is the current chairperson and co-ordinator of the TSSA and, over the years, has been involved in the visits of his Holiness the Dalai Lama, and other Tibetan teachers to SA She has travelled to India many times, mainly to receive Teachings and visit monasteries, and to attend Tibet Support Group meetings. She has conducted courses on Meditation for Beginners in Durban for the past 9 years.
Tuesday 16 June	The Four Truths Of The Noble Ones; Suffering, Cause, Freedom, Path (online) Teacher: Anna Scharfenberg and Jonathan Preboy Cost: Donation to support the BRC during the COVID-19 lockdown Dates: 02:00pm The four truths re-discovered and taught by the Buddha (the elephants footprint) Please register in advance for these sessions. Session 1: Understanding the dynamics of the four truths Sunday, June 7, 2020 02:00 - 3:30 PM Session 1 Session 2: Investigating the cause of suffering Wednesday, June 10, 2020 07:00-08:30 PM Session 2 Session 3: Realizing freedom and the benefits of meditation Sunday, June 14, 2020 02:00-03:30 PM Session 3 Session 4: A path of freedom Wednesday, June 17, 2020 07:00-08:30 PM Session 4 Finding A Sense Of Contentment (online) Teacher: Elizabeth Gaywood Cost: Donation to support the BRC during the COVID-19 lockdown Dates: 07:00pm - 08:30pm Finding a sense of contentment with who we are and how we can live a purposeful life quite often eludes us. Happiness and satisfaction should be part of our daily life but we find ourselves constantly looking for methods and means whereby we can find some peace of mind. Meditation techniques have proved to be particularly helpful to balance emotions and to find a new and more meaningful approach to living, especially with kindness to ourselves and others. We will explore various techniques to assist with this process. Experiencing these methods will enable the retreatant to incorporate them into their daily-life activity, whilst at the same time creating space to allow the mind to settle and to become more peaceful and focused. Beginners are welcome to attend as we will touch on the basics that are necessary for a well-grounded practice. In-between the sessions participants will be able to practice on their own and come back to the second session with any queries for clarification. Dates: 15 & 18 June \| Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Register: Session 1 \| Session 2 View teacher details Hide teacher details Elizabeth Gaywood has been involved in Buddhism since the 1970’s, and co-founded the Tibet Society of South Africa in 1995. She is the current chairperson and co-ordinator of the TSSA and, over the years, has been involved in the visits of his Holiness the Dalai Lama, and other Tibetan teachers to SA She has travelled to India many times, mainly to receive Teachings and visit monasteries, and to attend Tibet Support Group meetings. She has conducted courses on Meditation for Beginners in Durban for the past 9 years.
Wednesday 17 June	The Four Truths Of The Noble Ones; Suffering, Cause, Freedom, Path (online) Teacher: Anna Scharfenberg and Jonathan Preboy Cost: Donation to support the BRC during the COVID-19 lockdown Dates: 02:00pm The four truths re-discovered and taught by the Buddha (the elephants footprint) Please register in advance for these sessions. Session 1: Understanding the dynamics of the four truths Sunday, June 7, 2020 02:00 - 3:30 PM Session 1 Session 2: Investigating the cause of suffering Wednesday, June 10, 2020 07:00-08:30 PM Session 2 Session 3: Realizing freedom and the benefits of meditation Sunday, June 14, 2020 02:00-03:30 PM Session 3 Session 4: A path of freedom Wednesday, June 17, 2020 07:00-08:30 PM Session 4 Finding A Sense Of Contentment (online) Teacher: Elizabeth Gaywood Cost: Donation to support the BRC during the COVID-19 lockdown Dates: 07:00pm - 08:30pm Finding a sense of contentment with who we are and how we can live a purposeful life quite often eludes us. Happiness and satisfaction should be part of our daily life but we find ourselves constantly looking for methods and means whereby we can find some peace of mind. Meditation techniques have proved to be particularly helpful to balance emotions and to find a new and more meaningful approach to living, especially with kindness to ourselves and others. We will explore various techniques to assist with this process. Experiencing these methods will enable the retreatant to incorporate them into their daily-life activity, whilst at the same time creating space to allow the mind to settle and to become more peaceful and focused. Beginners are welcome to attend as we will touch on the basics that are necessary for a well-grounded practice. In-between the sessions participants will be able to practice on their own and come back to the second session with any queries for clarification. Dates: 15 & 18 June \| Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Register: Session 1 \| Session 2 View teacher details Hide teacher details Elizabeth Gaywood has been involved in Buddhism since the 1970’s, and co-founded the Tibet Society of South Africa in 1995. She is the current chairperson and co-ordinator of the TSSA and, over the years, has been involved in the visits of his Holiness the Dalai Lama, and other Tibetan teachers to SA She has travelled to India many times, mainly to receive Teachings and visit monasteries, and to attend Tibet Support Group meetings. She has conducted courses on Meditation for Beginners in Durban for the past 9 years.
Thursday 18 June	Finding A Sense Of Contentment (online) Teacher: Elizabeth Gaywood Cost: Donation to support the BRC during the COVID-19 lockdown Dates: 07:00pm - 08:30pm Finding a sense of contentment with who we are and how we can live a purposeful life quite often eludes us. Happiness and satisfaction should be part of our daily life but we find ourselves constantly looking for methods and means whereby we can find some peace of mind. Meditation techniques have proved to be particularly helpful to balance emotions and to find a new and more meaningful approach to living, especially with kindness to ourselves and others. We will explore various techniques to assist with this process. Experiencing these methods will enable the retreatant to incorporate them into their daily-life activity, whilst at the same time creating space to allow the mind to settle and to become more peaceful and focused. Beginners are welcome to attend as we will touch on the basics that are necessary for a well-grounded practice. In-between the sessions participants will be able to practice on their own and come back to the second session with any queries for clarification. Dates: 15 & 18 June \| Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Register: Session 1 \| Session 2 View teacher details Hide teacher details Elizabeth Gaywood has been involved in Buddhism since the 1970’s, and co-founded the Tibet Society of South Africa in 1995. She is the current chairperson and co-ordinator of the TSSA and, over the years, has been involved in the visits of his Holiness the Dalai Lama, and other Tibetan teachers to SA She has travelled to India many times, mainly to receive Teachings and visit monasteries, and to attend Tibet Support Group meetings. She has conducted courses on Meditation for Beginners in Durban for the past 9 years.
Friday 19 June	There are no events on this date
Saturday 20 June	Your Precious Life. Discovering Avenues To Meaning And Purpose Based On The Principles Of Logotherapy: How it is possible to live life powerfully despite adversity (online) Teacher: Klasie Wessels and Samantha Sparkes Cost: Donation: R500 per day, or as it suits your wallet Dates: 07:30am - 07:30pm Our search for meaning is the most prominent quest of our time. The journey to meaning and purpose is one that many of us will embark upon with the aim of enjoying a more fulfilled life. 2 days \| Time: 7:30am - 7:30pm Register: Session 1 \| Session 2 View teacher details Hide teacher details Klasie Wessels is a leadership coach and internationally qualified Logotherapy Educator. His company Streetschool specializes in personal development with a strong emphasis on experiential learning. He works with groups and individuals on themes such as mindfulness, personal growth and finding a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life. Since 2011, he has taken more than 350 people on 31 personal development journeys to India and Nepal. Klasie spent 25 years with the Advertising Group FCB - and for the last 10 years - as Chairman of the Johannesburg office. Samantha Sparkes has an M.A. in Industrial Psychology from Wits University. She is a qualified life coach and Logotherapy Educator. Most of her 20-year career in the corporate world has been in organizational and team development, change management and training. Currently she is the head of Supply Chain Training and Stakeholder Engagement at Sasol. Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 – 8:30am: Introduction and meditation 10:00 – 11:30am: Learning and experiential session: Meaning and Mindfulness through Logotherapy 1:00 – 1:30pm: Meditation 2:30 – 4:00pm: Learning and experiential session: Meaning and Mindfulness through Logotherapy 6:00 – 7:30pm: Discussion and evening meditation There will be defined activities and readings for the times between the Zoom sessions.
Sunday 21 June	Your Precious Life. Discovering Avenues To Meaning And Purpose Based On The Principles Of Logotherapy: How it is possible to live life powerfully despite adversity (online) Teacher: Klasie Wessels and Samantha Sparkes Cost: Donation: R500 per day, or as it suits your wallet Dates: 07:30am - 07:30pm Our search for meaning is the most prominent quest of our time. The journey to meaning and purpose is one that many of us will embark upon with the aim of enjoying a more fulfilled life. 2 days \| Time: 7:30am - 7:30pm Register: Session 1 \| Session 2 View teacher details Hide teacher details Klasie Wessels is a leadership coach and internationally qualified Logotherapy Educator. His company Streetschool specializes in personal development with a strong emphasis on experiential learning. He works with groups and individuals on themes such as mindfulness, personal growth and finding a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life. Since 2011, he has taken more than 350 people on 31 personal development journeys to India and Nepal. Klasie spent 25 years with the Advertising Group FCB - and for the last 10 years - as Chairman of the Johannesburg office. Samantha Sparkes has an M.A. in Industrial Psychology from Wits University. She is a qualified life coach and Logotherapy Educator. Most of her 20-year career in the corporate world has been in organizational and team development, change management and training. Currently she is the head of Supply Chain Training and Stakeholder Engagement at Sasol. Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 – 8:30am: Introduction and meditation 10:00 – 11:30am: Learning and experiential session: Meaning and Mindfulness through Logotherapy 1:00 – 1:30pm: Meditation 2:30 – 4:00pm: Learning and experiential session: Meaning and Mindfulness through Logotherapy 6:00 – 7:30pm: Discussion and evening meditation There will be defined activities and readings for the times between the Zoom sessions.