The Buddhist meditation practice of taking and giving (Tonglen in Tibetan) is one of the most powerful methods for opening our hearts and for healing mental and physical illness.
This ancient healing technique has the power to improve mental peace and happiness, and is especially beneficial in situations where we may feel powerless to help others or to overcome adversity.
During this retreat Gen Dragpa will guide these extraordinary meditations on giving love and taking away suffering. In this way we actively contribute in removing negativity from the world and spreading loving kindness. Doing this practice we also destroy the source of our own suffering and problems, purify our sickness and increase our mental strength.
At the end of this retreat you will have developed or deepened your familiarity with the practice of taking and giving and understand how to use these meditations in your daily life to benefit both yourself and others.
Everyone welcome
Gullnäsgården is wonderful place by the sea on Tjärnö, in northern Bohuslän near Strömstad, next to the Kosterhavet Marine National Park.
Premium rooms have a bathroom in the newly built house.
Arrival day (for those starting retreat on Thursday)
18:00 - Supper
19:30-21:00 Introduction
Main retreat day(s):
7:00-7:30 Prostrations 8:30-9:45 - Session 1
10:45-12:00 - Session 2
16:30-18:00 - Session 3
20:00-21:00 - Session 4
Food:
Breakfast: 7.30-8.15
Lunch: 12:30-13:00
Dinner: 18:15-18:45
Last Day:
7:00-7:30 - Prostrations 8:30-9:45 - Session 1
10:45-12:00 - Last session of the retreat
12:00-13:30 - Cleaning&Packing
13:30-14:00 Lunch
14:30 - Departure
Gen Kelsang Dragpa er hovedlærer, moderne buddhist munk og den nordiske åndelig lederen for Den nye kadampa tradisjonen. Han ble ordinert som munk i 1993 og har undervist i mange år på en rekke kadampa sentere i Europa. Hans måte å undervise på er svært praktisk og enkel å forstå
Everyone is welcome
Our retreats are suitable for all levels of experience, including complete beginners, and you do not have to be a Buddhist to participate. Call us on +47 45 05 19 28 we also respond quickly to info@meditateinoslo.org