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Sadayasihi

Online Weekend: The Tree, the Snake and the Goddess

Tue, 23 Mar, 2021 - 16:41

Online Weekend: The Tree, the Snake and the Goddess

Tue, 23 Mar, 2021 - 16:41

April 16-18

Exploring the Buddha’s relationship with nature: a study practice weekend with Dhivan

The teaching of the Buddha is practical and concerned with the ending of dukkha or suffering. But the life-story of the Buddha shows him becoming Awakened at the foot of the Bodhi tree, encouraged and sheltered by the nāgas or mythical snakes, and having defeated Māra with the help of the Earth Goddess. These symbols of tree, snake and goddess tell us something on the level of myth...

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Yashobodhi

This Being, That Becomes

Sat, 5 Apr, 2014 - 10:32

This Being, That Becomes

Sat, 5 Apr, 2014 - 10:32*Updated* Click here for the archive of posts from this retreat, which has now ended.

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Yesterday evening a study retreat started here at Dhanakosa based on Dhivan’s book This Being That Becomes.

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The team members are Dhivan, Nayaka and myself. Khemaka is organising and there are 14 retreatants. It’s a perfectly sized group...
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Pasadini

Opening to Life- Introductory Weekend Retreat at Dhanakosa

Fri, 11 Oct, 2013 - 13:08

Opening to Life- Introductory Weekend Retreat at Dhanakosa

Fri, 11 Oct, 2013 - 13:08Opening to Life - Buddhist Tools
25 October - 27 October 2013

Buddhism is not about beliefs, it’s about the way we live our lives. On these retreats we will explore traditional Buddhist teachings and meditation practices and see how they can help us develop clarity, confidence, energy and positive emotion. As well as giving a grounding in the basic principles of Buddhism and meditation these retreats are an ideal reflective situation in which to take a fresh look...
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Pasadini

*New* Introductory Retreat 14 -16 Sept 2012

Wed, 29 Aug, 2012 - 12:53

*New* Introductory Retreat 14 -16 Sept 2012

Wed, 29 Aug, 2012 - 12:53Take a fresh look at yourself and your life. As well as giving you an introduction to meditation, this retreat aims to give you a grounding in the basic principles of Buddhism. You can learn to meditate or take your meditation further with the help of experienced teachers. This can help you develop clarity, confidence, energy and positive emotion.

Dhanakosa Buddhist Retreat Centre, Balquhidder, FK19 8PQ Tel: 01877 384 213 info [at] dhanakosa.com