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SUMMARY:Chaotic World Quiet Mind (ONLINE ANYTIME)
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to go through life in a focused and calm way no matter what happens around you?\nWith a mind trained in meditation\, you will be able to focus on what matters\, to turn off the noise and concentrate on exactly one thing for as long and as intensely as we want. By practicing to keep your mind calm and clear\, you will more calmly and deeply consider all aspects of a problem and find creative\, successful solutions to your problems. \nExperience how you can extinguish negative emotions such as anger\, envy and uncontrollable desires. This will make your mind clear and strong and so you are naturally much more successful than other people who are at the mercy of their emotions. Learning to dive deep into your mind to remain peaceful and calm brings more joy in everything in your life. Imagine being able to live in greater harmony with everyone around you! \nA very good meditator can see what his life will be like making daily challenges much easier. A very regular meditator slowly begins to anticipate the future and all your decisions and actions will be driven by love and compassion. Your “instincts” and “feeling” for action will be sharpened making you much more successful in everything you do! This means making progress on your spiritual path. \nIn order to be able to do these things\, we must learn to meditate properly. Without that the doors are closed to us and we will be unable to read the signs. \nCome with us on a journey and learn to quiet your mind in a chaotic world.\n\nIs this for me?\nIf you are new to meditation or hope to experience the benefits of being a better meditator\, this program is for you. \nDo I need anything special to start?\nA computer and a good internet connection is all you will need\nMake sure you download Zoom before the program starts \nWhat does it cost?\nThe program is free of charge and we encourage you to pay it forward or explore our donation programs. You can also sign up for your newsletter or follow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, and YouTube \nHow much time will it take?\nOne 45 min session\, once a week for 8 weeks. The sessions will be recorded so that you can watch them again\, or share them\, whenever you would like. \nWhen will it take place?\nWhen you have time 😉 \nLanguage: English \nWhat topics will be covered? \n\nWhat is meditation & what it‘s not.\nBenefits of meditation\nMeditation as a practice\nThe Stages of Meditation\nExternal & internal conditions\nCorrect posture\n5 problems and 8 remedies\nMeditation types & objects\nFrequency & duration?\n\nWhich meditations will you learn? \n\nPreparing for meditation – The perfect ten\nWatch your thoughts – Don’t get involved\nTwo life-long basic traditional Buddhist meditations for any meditator:\n\nTong-Len – Taking and Giving\n“Preliminaries” – Taking care of your karma (a guided meditation) \n\n\n\n\nYoutube Playlist: Classes\n \nYoutube Playlist: Meditations\n \n  \nWho are my teachers?\nHanlie van Wyk \n“For me\, the value lies in applying the principles to every encounter\, situation\, and interaction. As a closet nerd\, I strive at all times to bridge the gap between theory and real world practice. The result is equanimity\, perpetual learning\, and loads of fun!” \nAn adventure seeker and serial entrepreneur she started her first of several businesses at the age of 23 followed by a career that spans three decades and four continents. As a social scientist she was inspired by Nelson Mandela who said: “People must learn to hate\, and if they can learn to hate\, they can be taught to love”.\nShe started meditating and doing spiritual retreats in the early 2000’s. A friend introduced her to Asian Classics Institute courses where she received teachings from Geshe Michael Roach\, Lama David Stumpf\, and Lama Marut. She taught herself yoga from The Tibetan Book of Yoga\, expanded her repertoire to Ashtanga\, Inyengar\, and Bikram only to find her way back to the yoga of Lady Niguma. A trip to the temples of Thailand forever changed her life. \nHanlie’s unique quality is to present complex concepts in a simple and structured way so that you can apply the principles consistently and reap the positive effects in your daily life. \nVenerable Sunam \nVenerable Sunam is passionate and joyful in everything she does and mixes “rock ’n’ roll” with a touch of German efficiency. She is a licensed veterinarian\, successful IT project/program manager\, and is working as a database specialist for multi-million dollar international projects. After decades of chasing her own happiness with egoism\, hazardous sports\, lots of work and not getting anywhere\, Ven. Sunam discovered Dharma in 2005 by reading the Diamond Cutter by Geshe Michael Roach. Ever since she has been studying\, teaching\, and translating ancient texts with joy and happiness\, transforming herself into a kinder person. \nVen. Sunam has studied all 18 ACI Courses and 11 DCI Seminars\, has attended nearly all LAM RIM Retreats and several Translator Terms. She is also a certified Sivananda yoga teacher since 2004. Ven. Sunam has done many retreats and has a wealth of experience in meditation and teaching. She successfully practiced the “Circle Day” for more than 10 years and has done lots of short retreats and a 3-month-retreat in our lineage. \nShe teaches with humor and lots of tips on how to apply the teachings in everyday life.
URL:https://www.diamondmountain.org/event/chaotic-world-quiet-mind/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events,ONLINE Courses
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SUMMARY:We'll Guide You Through a Meditation Retreat at Home (ONLINE ANYTIME)
DESCRIPTION:Start the Course\n\n  \nDo you have extra time on your hands\, have you always wanted to do a retreat? Grab the bull by the horns\, retreat at home!   We are offering a series of videos walking you through the steps on how to set up and do a retreat in your own home while you have the chance. \nNow is the time. Stop putting it off. \nNeed to catch up with your studies? Give yourself the time to let the teachings sink into your heart\, and wisdom will spread into your daily life and practice. \nHave you always wanted to do a solo retreat\, but haven’t had the time or courage to do your first one? We will guide you through your first home retreat. You will receive all the advice and instructions you need to do your first retreat at home. We will pass on the knowledge of the lineage and our own personal experience on how to do a retreat. \nWe know the ups and downs and can guide you through any difficulties. And you will be surprised by the many moments of bliss. \nContent: \n\nHow to set your motivation\nHow to prepare for retreat\nHow to do retreat\nRetreat schedule\nHow to eat during a retreat\nWhat to do and not to do during the retreat\nHow to stay balanced\nHow to retreat if you share your home with others\nAdvise on content and meditations\nHow to deal with lung*\nSpecial guest classes with Diamond Mountain Three Year Retreaters\nQ&A sessions\nOption to ask personal questions by email personalretreat@diamondmountain.org\n\nOpen to everybody who wants to learn how to do retreat. \nOffered by Diamond Mountain as a gift to you \nLanguage: English (If you need translation\, please let us know.) \nTeachers: \nVen. Gyelse: Practicing Buddhism for more than 20 years. She is Director of Diamond Mountain Retreat Center and has done countless retreats in our lineage\, including a 3-year-retreat at Diamond Mountain. She teaches with lots of compassion and is always willing to share her personal experience. \nVen. Sunam: Practicing Buddhism for 10 years. Successfully practiced the “Circle Day” for more than 10 years and has done lots of short retreats and a 3-month-retreat in our lineage. She teaches with humor and lots of tips on how to apply the teachings in everyday life. \nStart the Course
URL:https://www.diamondmountain.org/event/well-guide-you-through-a-meditation-retreat-at-home/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events,ONLINE Courses
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SUMMARY:What is Nirvana and how do I get there?
DESCRIPTION:What is Nirvana and how do I get there\nwith Elly van der Pas\, Venerable Jigme Palmo\n\nUnfortunately\, the weekend retreat needs to be postponed.\nAt the moment we don't have a new date scheduled.\n\nWe will let you know as soon as we have a new date and time.\n\n\nRegister\n \n  \n“Nirvana” has become a common word in modern languages\, and it seems to mean different things depending on who is using it. Is it a state of perfect happiness? Or does it mean freedom? Does it mean you don’t have any more karma? Or does it mean we disappear into a blissful void? \nIn this weekend course we will talk about what nirvana really means\, from teachings given by Geshe Michael Roach and based on original sutras by Lord Buddha\, as well as commentaries by Lama Quicksilver\, Master Vasubandhu\, and others. We will also learn practices and meditations that will help you to clear the way to your own nirvana. \nWhen: Friday March 17 – Sunday March 19\, 2023\nWhere: Diamond Mountain Retreat Center\, Bowie\, Arizona and Online\nTEACHERS: Jigme Palmo\nLanguage: English\nONSITE: USD 320 – What is included? Housing in a private cottage (including linen and towels) The teachings are for free!\nComing for the first time? Here are a few helpful links to prepare:  come prepared\, what does off-grid mean\,  directions\nONLINE: FREE. If you have the ressources please support the production costs with USD 49 \n  \nSign up for this unique opportunity. \nRegister\n \n\n  \n  \n\nElly van der Pas\, Venerable Jigme Palmo\nCertified ACI Senior Teacher\nVenerable Jigme Palmo has spent approximately three and a half years in solitary retreats. She has been an executive assistant to Geshe Michael Roach since 1995\, and is a senior teacher at Asian Classics Institute (ACI). She recorded and archived almost all Geshe Michael’s teachings from 2004 to 2014\, including all his Diamond Mountain University courses\, as well as all courses of the Yoga Study Institute (YSI). She is currently working as co-manager of Diamond Cutter Press\, which publishes Geshe Michael’s books\, as well as those of the Diamond Cutter Classics translators. She is herself a published translator of Tibetan Buddhist material. Jigme Palmo is the President of the Board of Directors of ACI and is a member of the Board of Directors of Diamond Mountain Retreat Center. \nRegister\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION FEES & ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES\n\n\n\nRetreat Registration fees at Diamond Mountain include housing in a private cottage (including linen and towels). We always provide the teachings for free!\nPrivate Cottages accommodate 1 guest. Kitchen and Bathroom facilities are not shared with anyone else. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOTTAGE INFORMATION\n\n\n\nMost of our eco-friendly houses retreat include 12-volt solar electricity\, composting toilets and passive solar design which allows them to naturally stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Please check out our houses here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEED HELP PREPARING FOR YOUR RETREAT AT DIAMOND MOUNTAIN?\n\n\n\nHere are a few helpful links to prepare:  come prepared\, what does off-grid mean\,  directions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE\n\n\n\nThis is an example schedule\, there are variation depending on the day. \nTogether: \n\n6am meditation\n8am-10am: class (2x 45 minutes with a 15 minute break inbetween)\n10:30am-11:30: movement\nWe encourage you to practice the rest of the day what you have learned. A suggested schedule will be provided.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCANCELLATION POLICY\n\n\n\nRegistration fees are refundable: \n\n25% refundable before February 16\, 2023\n0% after February 16\, 2023\n\nYou are welcome to request an exception to this policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID POLICY\n\n\n\nWe require every participant to be vaccinated. Otherwise we will perform a test on arrival. You can check on the CDC site which vaccines we accept. Which measures are in place onsite (wearing masks\, daily temperature check\, distancing\, airing will be decided before the retreat as the actual situation demands) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDIAMOND MOUNTAIN RULEBOOK\n\n\n\nWe would like you to know the rules\, the Do’s & Don’ts. Please let us know if you have any questions\, we are happy to answer\, and if there are any concerns from your side – maybe we find a solution! Let’s talk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQUESTIONS?\n\n\n\nIf you still have questions about the retreat or your registration please let us know: sunam@diamondmountain.org
URL:https://www.diamondmountain.org/event/nirvana/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
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