Summer course: The Yoga of Space:

‘This retreat will recreate the dynamic atmosphere of an encampment of yogis and yoginis in the Tibetan Tantric tradition. This is an opportunity to spend ten days in an ambience of kindness, merriment, and freedom. No previous knowledge of Buddhism or Dzogchen are required; simply a fire of enthusiasm for life; and the capacity for fierce participation, unbridled affection; and laughter that tastes the edge of impossibility.’ -- Ngak’chang Rinpoche  

MORNING & EVENING PROGRAMME

Teachings, group and solitary practice, questions & answers.

'The process of effortless meditation...free of any sense of 'this is to be done' or 'this is how to do it'...in which there is nothing to meditate upon, yet neither is there any distraction...timeless awareness effortlessly and spontaneously present.' -- Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche 

Düd’jom Lingpa (1835-1904), one of the greatest Lamas of his era, wrote a 'vision diary' that has become one of the most popular presentations of the Dzogchen path. Such classic texts however can be difficult to access directly. Ngala Rig'dzin Dorje and Tsal'gyür Wangmo will read, explain and comment, enabling this great work to answer the needs of any meditator.  

Each day one or more of Düd ’jom Lingpa's visions will supply the keynote, supported by Dzogchen exercises using the mind, psycho-physical energy, and physical body. Yogic practice involves the use of body, energy and mind, in conjunction with the natural great elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. Those who are prepared to experience themselves and their world in a different way may learn there is a real and accessible interaction between the outer elements, and the inner elements of our psychology. Once the gentle thunder of this connection is experienced it is no longer possible to experience depression, addiction or boredom: the first step is taken to mastering one's life. 

AFTERNOON PROGRAMME

A varied programme of events in a holiday atmosphere; practical opportunities to realise 'the Yoga of Space'.

'At all times while going about, sitting, shifting, moving...speaking aloud or otherwise conducting yourself...you are aware of your fundamental nature becoming evident.' -- Düd ’jom Lingpa 

In any activities, including leisure activities, co-ordinating all the senses (the hand, the eye, the hearing, the mind) with the sense-fields one finds oneself in the Great Space underlying all one's experience.

-    Tsal'gyür Wangmo will introduce techniques of Tibetan thangka painting.

-   Archery classes with international professional teachers.

-   Classes in the Dzogchen physical yogas.

-   Forest & seashore walks, & swimming. Childrens' programme.

-   Personal interviews with Ngala Rig’dzin Dorje & Tsal'gyür Wangmo, for individual guidance and practical advice