Sheldon Retreat Centre

Dharma Training Retreat – Transformation

Feb 17 – 19

at Sheldon Retreat Centre, Nr Dunsford, Devon.

The fifth Dharma Training Programme run by the UK Community of Interbeing started in October 2011. It is intended for anyone with some experience of the practice, as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh, who wishes to develop their understanding further and to share it with others. The programme will allow us to deepen our understanding of the Buddha’s teachings, and the practice of mindfulness in the context of a series of retreats with a committed sangha. Because we practise for each other, and ourselves the solid base we build together will give us the stability, joy and confidence to go out and share the fruits of this understanding with the wider community. Sangha members are encouraged to come to all 5 of the retreats, although it is possible to attend and benefit from a single retreat. Participants are expected to be members of the UK Community of Interbeing (pay a membership fee to the Community of Interbeing and receive the members’ magazine ‘Here and Now’) or to join at the time of registration.

Event Details:

Start: 17th February 2012
End: 19th February 2012
Location: Sheldon Centre, Devon
Open to: All CoI Members

Crossways Retreat Centre

The fifth Dharma Training Programme run by the UK Community of Interbeing started in October 2011. It is intended for anyone with some experience of the practice, as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh, who wishes to develop their understanding further and to share it with others. The programme will allow us to deepen our understanding of the Buddha’s teachings, and the practice of mindfulness in the context of a series of retreats with a committed sangha. Because we practise for each other, and ourselves the solid base we build together will give us the stability, joy and confidence to go out and share the fruits of this understanding with the wider community. Sangha members are encouraged to come to all 5 of the retreats, although it is possible to attend and benefit from a single retreat. Participants are expected to be members of the UK Community of Interbeing (pay a membership fee to the Community of Interbeing and receive the members’ magazine ‘Here and Now’) or to join at the time of registration.

Event Details:

Start: 27th January 2012
End: 29th January 2012
Location: Crossways, Yardley Hastings, Northants
Open to: All CoI Members

The programme will allow us to deepen our understanding of Buddha’s teachings and the practice of mindfulness in the context of a series of retreats with a committed sangha…

…Because we practise for each other and ourselves, the solid base we build together will give us the stability, joy and confidence to go out and share ther fruits of this understanding with the wider community.

Sangha members are encouraged to come to all five of the retreats although it is possible to attend and benefit from a single retreat.  Participants are expected to be members of the UK Community of Interbeing (i.e. subscribers to the Here & Now magazine) or to join at the time of registration.

This retreat and programme will be co-ordinated by UK Dharmacharyas (Dharma Teacher) Martin Pitt, Murray Corke and Jane Coatesworth and nominated Dharmacharya Vari McLuskie, as well as core community and other members of the UK Sangha.  One or two of the Dharamcharya will lead the retreat.

Course cost £64.00 and a deposit of £30 is required when booking please.

Limited places available.  Booking form available here

DharmaTrainingBookingForm_2011 March 11th

Please contact:  Edward Humphreys – Tel: 0775 3804272 or email edwardj7@msn.com for information.

Forthcoming Retreats:

2) Deepening Our Practice “Transformation” – 27-29 January 2012 at Crossways, Northants and at Sheldon, Devon 17-19 February 2012

3) Deepening Our Practice “Interbeing” – Autumn 2012

4) Deepening Our Practice “Living Sustainably” – 2013

5) Deepening Our Practice “Impermanence – 2013

Event Details:

Start: 14th October 2011
End: 16th October 2011
Location: New Barn Dorset
Open to: Anyone with experience of our practice

The programme will allow us to deepen our understanding of Buddha’s teachings and the practice of mindfulness in the context of a series of retreats with a committed sangha…

…Because we practise for each other and ourselves, the solid base we build together will give us the stability, joy and confidence to go out and share ther fruits of this understanding with the wider community.

Sangha members are encouraged to come to all five of the retreats although it is possible to attend and benefit from a single retreat.  Participants are expected to be members of the UK Community of Interbeing (i.e. subscribers to the Here & Now magazine) or to join at the time of registration.

This retreat and programme will be co-ordinated by UK Dharmacharyas (Dharma Teacher) Martin Pitt, Murray Corke and Jane Coatesworth and nominated Dharmacharya Vari McLuskie, as well as core community and other members of the UK Sangha.  One or two of the Dharamcharya will lead the retreat.

Course cost £68.00 and a deposit of £30 is required when booking please.

Limited places available.  Booking form available here

DharmaTrainingBookingForm_2011 March 11th

Please contact: Edward Humphreys – Tel: 0775 3804272 or email edwardj7@msn.com for information

Forthcoming Retreats:

2) Deepening Our Practice “Transformation” – 27-29 January 2012 at Crossways, Northants and at Sheldon, Devon 17-19 February 2012

3) Deepening Our Practice “Interbeing” – Autumn 2012

4) Deepening Our Practice “Living Sustainably” – 2013

5) Deepening Our Practice “Impermanence – 2013

Event Details:

Start: 7th October 2011
End: 9th October 2011
Location: Crossways, Northants
Open to: People with some experience of our practice

As a performer Teri took her clown to the stage!  She says, “Clowning around on a stage and the art of stopping, calming and breathing quietly may not appear to be obvious partners but it very soon became clear that awareness of breathing, being present to what is in the moment, knowing how to listen and to feel what is happening around us are common to both clown and meditator…

“…The quest to find one’s inner clown does not necessarily lead to taking to the stage.  It is a journey of self-discovery, building confidence, awareness and simply regaining the ability to see life with an innocence and openness that are present in the child but that are often slowly eroded as we grow into adults.”

Course cost is £180.00 including tuition, shared accommodation and meals.

For further information and to book on the weekend please contact:

Teri West – Tel: 01237 451588 or email teri.west@btinternet.com

Event Details:

Start: 15th July 2011
End: 17th July 2011
Location: Being Peace Cottage/New Barn Dorset
Open to: All

This lovely retreat will integrate a practice of diet, meditation, exercise and teachings on health.  We will learn to revitalize our body through physical exercises and breath, Chi Gong (like Tai Chi - gentle exercises to stimulate energy) and meditation while calling upon ancient knowledge of the body and its functions.

This is a four-day retreat; arriving on Thursday after 4pm and finishing Monday at 4pm.  Brother Phap Tam Thanh will give morning and afternoon teachings and direct the meditation sessions.

The whole retreat will cost £250 each (concessions possible)

For further information please contact:

Geoff Pullen - Tel: 01273 478161 or email geoffkpullen@aol.com

Event Details:

Start: 16th June 2011
End: 20th June 2011
Location: Micklepage Barn, Horsham
Open to: All

Spring retreat from Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th May 2011

guided by monastics from Plum Village.

Booking Form : Wiston monastics retreat 12-15May2011

The retreat will draw on the inspiration of verse 46 of the 50

verses of Thich Nhat Hanh’s commentary on the Nature of

Consciousness (from the book Understanding our Mind).

Through Thay’s guidance on mindfulness of body, mind, feelings

and objects of mind we will explore by meditation the

compassionate power of mere recognition; giving rise to

healing, acceptance, integration and non identification.

With reflection and meditation we will have the opportunity to discuss our

feelings, practice deep listening, and respond to Thay’s teaching. We will also

practice mindful walking, silent meditation and periods of noble silence.

You are also invited to bring poetry and short pieces of writing that inspire and

move you to share.

Participants may wish to read the book: Thich Nhat Hanh Understanding Our

Mind: fifty verses on Buddhist Psychology (2006).

VENUE: Wiston Lodge, Wiston, Biggar, ML12 6HT

The venue is an old Hunting Lodge situated in the small village of Wiston near Biggar in the Scottish

Borders, within easy reach of Edinburgh. It offers the ideal environment to step out of busy,

everyday lives into a place of natural beauty and calm. Further details on Wiston Lodge can be

obtained by visiting the website on: www.wistonlodge.co.uk

Event Details:

Start: 12th May 2011
End: 15th May 2011
Location: Wiston Lodge, Biggar, Scotland
Open to: All

The theme is Peaceful Mind, Open Heart.

For more information and booking forms, please contact Roland Spencer-Jones on 01463 782636

or email at: roland.spencerjones [at] googlemail.com

Event Details:

Start: 25th February 2011
End: 27th February 2011
Location: Forres, Scotland
Open to: All

Course Details

The Buddhist practice of Thich Nhat Hanh can be used by anyone, of whatever faith. This retreat, which follows the pattern of his community at Plum Village in France, involves discovering together how the practice of mindfulness of the present moment can bring peace and happiness. While the practice is accessible and guidance will be given to those with little or no experience, it is not without demand. Silence will be encouraged. Food will be vegetarian.

“In partnership with the Community of Interbeing; Monday 12 September 2011 – Friday 16 September 2011

Places remaining: This course is nearly full – please call our admin team to check availability

Ensuite Fee: £294.00 Standard Fee: £278.00

Course Leader Information

Timothy Peat Ashworth is Woodbrooke’s Tutor in Biblical Studies and Interfaith Coordinator. Marion Mills Dadds is a Quaker and a Buddhist, interested in how these two ‘traditions’ complement each other. Monks or nuns from Plum Village have also been invited to lead this retreat.”

For further details please contact enquiries@woodbrooke.org.uk or call 0121 472 5171

Event Details:

Start: 12th September 2011
End: 16th September 2011
Location: Woodbrooke Centre, Birmingham
Open to: All