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SUMMARY:Exploring Death and Finding Life - a Residential retreat with with Bruno Rizzi - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Death and Finding Life – a Residential retreat with with Bruno Rizzi« All Events\nJuly 3 @ 17:00 – July 6 @ 14:00 CEST\n£325\nLife and death are not separate—they are deeply intertwined. What nourishes one inevitably supports the other.\nAbout the retreat\nThis retreat in an invitation to to explore the profound wisdom of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in approaching death and impermanence\, integrated with practical insights from palliative care. Together\, we will confront life’s impermanence with courage and clarity\, unlocking opportunities for growth\, joy\, and meaning.\nWhy this Retreat?\nPreparing for death starts with embracing life as it truly is—without illusions\, romanticism\, or fear. By recognizing the dynamics of our projections\, hopes\, and anxieties\, we can live more fully in the present and meet the end of life with peace and dignity.\nThrough this exploration\, we can transform our relationship with death and\, in turn\, transform how we live each day.\nWhat you will learn:\nA deeper understanding of death and impermanence through the lens of Tibetan Buddhist teachings.\nInsights from palliative care practices to support the dying and enhance compassionate presence.\nPractical tools to cultivate awareness\, presence\, and connection in your daily life..\nWho Should Attend?\nThis retreat is open to anyone interested in exploring the themes of life\, death\, and impermanence—whether for personal growth\, spiritual development\, or professional practice in caregiving roles.\nLanguage\nThe sessions will be offered in English with Spanish translation.\nBookings\nThis is a residential retreat and the price includes accommodation\, all meals ( vegetarian) and the teachings. Spaces are limited to ensure a safe and intimate group setting.\n➡️ For more information and to reserve your spot\, please visit the Nagarjuna Alicante website\nWe encourage early booking to secure your place in this meaningful exploration.\nJoin us on this journey of deep reflection and transformation. Together\, we will explore how to live—and die—with greater awareness\, compassion\, and peace.\n“Death in itself is not fearful\, it is our mind that makes it terrifying”\n-Lama Zopa Rinpoche-\nFacilitator- Bruno Rizzi-\nBruno has been practicing Buddhism since 1980\, when he met Ven. Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Italy. He lived as an ordained monk for seven years\, studying at Nalanda Monastery in France\, as well as in India and Nepal.\nFor the past 22 years\, he has worked as a palliative care nurse at Christophorus Hospiz in Munich\, Germany. For the last 15 years\, he has been leading workshops and retreats on the topic “Confronting Death\, Finding Meaning in Life.”\nHe is an accredited 16 Guidelines facilitator and collaborates with Universal Education – FDCW (Foundation for the Development of Compassion and Wisdom).
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/exploring-death-and-finding-life-a-residential-retreat-with-with-bruno-rizzi-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom/
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Secular Ethics
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SUMMARY:How to Practice in Daily Life – A Guide to Infinite Happiness
DESCRIPTION:This special 10-day residential course is open to all levels of practitioners: beginners and experienced alike.\nWe are extremely honoured and delighted that Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche accepted our request to give His first 10-day course at Tushita! \n“We don’t know how to bring the Lam Rim\, the stages of the path to enlightenment\, into everyday life. There is a lot of doubt about it that we need to clear out. \nMost important is\, when we say Lam Rim in day to day life\, to get people interested in this topic\, to clear the doubts about it. The doubts that the Lam Rim is too long\, too hard and it takes time forever. So we need to go little by little\, very gently\, very softly. \nSometimes some people\, many people\, think that Lam Rim is a gelugpa practice\, but then they want to find another practice which is easier or more down to the core of the Buddhist teachings\, like a shortcut and more profound. But the bad news is that they don’t find it! \nSo (in this course) we will go through some parts of the Lam Rim and discuss them. Maybe we go through some lines from Lam Rim Chenmo* and then we can go freestyle as well.” \n– Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche on the auspicious occasion of Lhabab Düchen\, on November 22\, 2024. \n*The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment by Lama Tsongkhapa
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/how-to-practice-in-daily-life-a-guide-to-infinite-happiness/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Retreats
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SUMMARY:City Weekend: Impermanence & death
DESCRIPTION:This is going to happen to you\, so start focusing on what makes your life truly worthwhile.\nThe incredibly moving poem\, Heart Spoon\, by Kyabje Pabongkha Rinpoche clearly illustrates what happens to you when you die. The text repeats again and again\, “This is going to happen to you.” So this weekend retreat will explore this heart-wrenching poem along with a variety of practices that can help us start focusing on what makes life truly meaningful.  \n“Death is not something to be afraid of; it is a natural transition\, like changing clothes. Understanding impermanence inspires us to live meaningfully\, to cherish every moment\, and to use this precious life to benefit others and attain enlightenment.” – Lama Zopa Rinpoche \nWe often make the profound mistake of ignoring and denying the reality of death as we continually immerse ourselves in a multitude of worldly experiences. Teachings on impermanence and death are not meant to frighten us\, but can serve as a powerful motivator to practice as well as a significant reminder of how extraordinary this human life truly is. Right now\, we have the rare opportunity to develop our minds in the most positive ways\, to practice virtue\, and to live with great purpose. NOW is the perfect time. \nDuring this weekend\, Ven. Amy Miller will guide us through teachings and meditations on profound Buddhist concepts drawn from the unique teachings of Lama Zopa Rinpoche\, one of the founders of the FPMT. Ven. Amy will also offer study and meditation techniques of daily mindfulness practices to take home. This program is ideal for anyone who wishes to ignite or deepen their personal practice by relying on Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s heart advice.  \nYour teacher\nVenerable Amy Miller is a beloved spiritual teacher\, practitioner and Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition. She has dedicated her life to sharing the profound teachings of Buddhism with the world. With her gentle presence\, insightful wisdom and compassionate heart\, she has touched the lives of many around the world\, inspiring them to find inner peace and help transform their minds.  \nMore information about Ven. Amy Miller\, click here.  \nPractical information\nDates and times:\nFriday May 16: 19.00 – 20.30 hrs (only online)\nSaturday May 17: 10.00 – 16.00 hrs\nSunday May 18: 10.00 – 16.00 hrs\nLocation: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.\nLanguage: English\nStudy materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials\nRegistration: You can register for the whole weekend\nLast-minute registration: Please also send an email to amsterdam@maitreya.nl\, to ensure we can send you the necessary Zoomlink and materials in time to join the class.\nDonation\nDāna (generosity) is one of the cornerstones of the Buddhist path. By virtue of their generosity\, the Buddha and the ordained sangha offer us the teachings\, and in exchange\, the lay community supports Dharma centers and the monastic community. This interdependence is essential for us to share the Dharma and continue our work to benefit all sentient beings. With your donation we support our teachers in their cost of living and we uphold our dharma center\, which is managed entirely by volunteers. \nThe suggested donation for this weekend is €85. For students and people with low income\, the suggested donation is €60. Please send us an email if you’d like to make use of this option. Keep in mind that the donation amount should never be an obstacle to your access to the Dharma. Please contact us if it might be an obstacle for you.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/city-weekend-impermanence-death/
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