Encouraging the Unseen to Appear
Retreat with Kim Sawyer
Anyone who perseveres in the practice of meditation inevitably comes up against their own emotional patterns and states of mind that may not be readily acknowledged.
These aspects, when left unheard, can narrow one’s awareness and creative potential and keep one cycling in repeated patterns and automatic responses.
The seeds of our past actions (karma) are embedded in us energetically which further limits our chance to realize the nature of the mind.
Using methods of the Holistic Clearing meditation, as pioneered by Venerable Namgyal Rinpoche, and integrated with the traditional Vajra Sattva meditation, Kim will present a dynamic approach to meet with both personal strengths and shortcomings in order to liberate the energy tied up in the energy body.
The practice of Vajra Sattva is one of the practices of the extraordinary foundation work (Ngon Dro) and is considered a prerequisite to more advanced practices.
This course will include:
• Classes that provide theoretical background and instruction
• Yoga and prostrations
• Group sitting sessions with guidance
• Sharing of experiences
Kim Sawyer has been studying Buddha Dharma and practising meditation and yoga for over 47 years. Her primary teacher was Venerable Namgyal Rinpoche, but she also received teaching from Karma Thinley Rinpoche, H.H. Karmapa XVI, H.E. Ayang Rinpoche and many other visiting teachers. Kim organized and attended the “Kinmount Seminary and Academy”, a three year study and retreat program at the Dharma Centre.
Important Details
When: May 17-20, 2024 Please plan to arrive between 3-5pm on the first day. The retreat will begin with a property orientation at 5:30pm followed by a light supper and the first evening class and will finish after lunch on the final day.
Rates: non-members: $414 members: $375
(To find out how to become a member please visit our membership page)
Rates include: Single accommodation and all meals. They do not include instructor fees. Teachers are sharing their experience within the traditional Buddhist understanding of Dana. To understand more about Dana, please read the following:
What is Dana? Teachers give the teachings of awakening (Dharma) freely so that anyone, no matter their financial means can attend classes. Each time one receives teachings, it is an opportunity to consciously practice generosity. Giving money and other means of support expresses gratitude and support to the teacher and helps to ensure that these teachings continue. Each person receiving Dharma teachings determines the kind and amount of Dāna according to one’s heart and one’s financial means. When deciding how much to offer, one should think about what these teachings mean to you and try to give accordingly. It is recommended that students make an offering of dāna at the beginning of a class or retreat to establish the intention to make the most of this opportunity for one’s own progression and for the benefit of all others.
Deposit: A 50% deposit is required to hold your space upon registration.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
All cancellation are subject to a fee of $100. These funds will support other low income practitioner (Practitioner Support Fund).
Loss of 50% of deposit if cancel within 14 days ( = 25% of the retreat cost) – Funds to go into the Renewal Project (Buildings Renewal Fund)