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Phowa – Ireland, 6-8 December 2019

We are happy to announce that Lama Jigmé will be returning to Ireland for a weekend of teachings on Phowa, also described as transference of consciousness at the moment of death. On Friday Lama will give a stand alone teaching on The Bardo (an introduction).

When:
Fri. 6th (Bardo): 7:30 pm
Sat. 7th and Sun. 8th: 10 am – 5 pm

Where: 
“Center”, Feakle, Co. Clare, V94W2Y8, Ireland
 
Course fee:
€120 (concessions available)

For information and reservations contact: buddhalarung@gmail.com (Tel 087 9014351)

If you intend to attend please make a deposit of €50 to the paypal account associated with the email address bhearty2002@yahoo.com to Paypal (marking it as a personal payment) by 20th of this month.  

Accommodation 

For those needing or wanting overnight accommodation nearby , the Clare Ecolodge (situated in Feakle village, less than 1 mile from Center) is offering us very reasonable rates for single, double & dormitory-style rooms. They will also provide an ample continental breakfast (again for a very good price).  We can really recommend it. (Please contact Vicki for more info, or contact the Ecolodge  at  loughnaneshostel@gmail.com, quoting Rates for Vicki at Center.) 

There are also various AIRBNB possibilities in the vicinity.

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Phowa Introduction Weekend – Netherlands – 8/10 Nov 2019

We are happy to announce that the Tibetan Buddhist center Phuntsok Chö Ling is organizing a weekend in which Lama Jigmé Namgyal will give an introduction to the practice of Phowa.

The Practice of Phowa
Introduction weekend with Lama Jigmé Namgyal

Everything that is born will die at a certain moment, that is a universal truth. Whether we live in the west or east, being an atheist, a believer or a Buddhist, poor or rich, possessing great prestige or not – it makes no difference. Usually the death of someone we care about or the confrontation with our own mortality is something that overtakes us. We are left empty-handed because we often do not know how to deal with this existential suffering.

From the teachings of the Buddha we can learn that it is possible to prepare ourselves for this. From his meticulous and thorough research on which his teachings are based, it appears that only the physical body dies and the consciousness always remains present. The training in Phowa, also called ‘the transfer of consciousness’, gives us the opportunity to prepare for our death. Phowa is an extraordinarily strong and fast method in which we practice the ultimate release during our dying and learn to have peace with the daily transience of everything around us.

This day is meant for people who want to know more about this method and the underlying wisdom. Knowledge of Buddhism or experience with meditation is not necessary, the method is suitable for everyone.

For people who wish to further explore this topic, Lama Jigmé will give a Phowa retreat in Luxembourg at the end of this year. If you want to participate, it is advisable to follow this introduction first, unless you have previously received Phowa instruction from Lama Jigmé. The introductory day is also required for the biweekly practice of Phowa in our center in Rotterdam.

If you have any questions or perhaps doubts about whether this weekend suits you well, please contact us at: events@phuntsokcholing.org

Practical information
On Friday evening lama Jigmé will start with an opening teaching. On Saturday he will continue the introduction to the practice of Phowa, followed by a group-practice. On Sunday the focus is group-practice, led by some senior students of lama Jigmé.

Lama Jigmé teaches in English.

Prices for the complete weekend, including lunch on Saturday and Sunday:
Regular: € 87,50
Regular minimum: € 75
Members: € 62,50
Member minimum: € 50

Prices for Friday and Saturday:
Regular: € 52,50
Regular minimum: € 45
Members: € 37,50
Member minimum: € 30

To register for the weekend please click here.

 

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Luxembourg Phowa Retreat – Winter 2019

The Centre Culturel Tibétain is happy to announce the upcoming Winter retreat in Luxembourg during which Lama Jigmé Namgyal will share teachings on Phowa (Tibetan: འཕོ་བ, literally meaning “transference of consciousness”) over a period of 5 days at the end of December 2019.

For more information see here. 

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Thangka Painting Workshop – 6 October 2019

The Centre Culturel Tibétain is happy to invite you once again to a Thangka painting workshop led by Tharpen Lingtsang, the son of Gega Lama, on 6 October 2019. 

For more information, please visit the page of the event here.

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Autumn city retreat in the Netherlands – The Bardos – 18-25 Oct.

The Tibetan Buddhist center Phuntsok Chö Ling in Rotterdam is organizing its Autumn city retreat* from Friday 18 until Friday 25 October 2019

This city retreat* is about the bardos of living and dying. These seven days, filled with teachings and meditation, take place in our temple in Rotterdam from Friday 18th till Friday 25th of October 2019. It’s also possible to attend only the weekend or midweek.

Bardo is a Tibetan word that simply means ‘transition’ or ‘intermediate state’. A gap between the completion of one situation and the onset of another. The word bardo is commonly used to denote the intermediate state between death and rebirth. In reality, bardos are occurring continuously throughout both life and death. They are seen as unique moments whereby the possibility of liberation or enlightenment is heightened. 

During this profound week Lama Jigmé will teach about impermanence in order to become more aware of and accepting it. This can help in everyday life to deal with loss and setbacks easier and eventually lead to less (or no) fear during the transition to the bardo of death.

The retreat is open for everyone. Therefore we appreciate it if you share our email with other people in your network who might be interested in this subject.

Practical information

Dates
Friday 18 until Friday 25 October 2019 

Participation

  • Weekend Fri – Sun;
  • Midweek Mon – Fri;
  • Full retreat Fri – Fri

Location
Phuntsok Chö Ling, Oostkousdijk 17b, 3024 CL Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Time

  • Friday 18 October 19.30 to 22.00h;
  • Saturday 19 until Friday 25 October: 09.30 to 17.00h

Language
English with simultaneous translation into Dutch

Extra
Daily vegetarian / vegan lunch is included

Please note! We offer an early bird discount when booked before 27th of September 2019! 

Please check PCL website for more information and the different prices: phuntsokcholing.org. For questions or comments, please contact: events@phuntsokcholing.org.

* It’s good to realise that what we call a retreat here in the West, strictly speaking and traditionally, is not a real retreat, since we sleep at home or in a hostel or hotel and follow the teachings during the day. For that reason we call the retreats held in our temple ‘city retreats’.

“Impermanence is my best friend, everything is temporary. Everything is like the weather, good and bad, it comes and goes.”

~ Lama Jigmé Namgyal

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“Little Tibet” in Ciné Utopia 12 July

The Centre Culturel Tibétain is happy to announce that it is organizing a special cinema event on Friday, 12th July 2019, in Ciné Utopia, with the presence of filmmaker and actor Sonam (Nawang N. Anja-Tsang).

“Little Tibet” is a documentary by Nawang N. Anja-Tsang and Joseph Brett, published on April 5, 2011.

In this movie Sonam goes on a journey to one of the highest places on earth in search of Tibet outside of Tibet.

For more information see here.

 

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Introduction to Phowa Luxemburg – 22/23 June 2019

The Centre Culturel Tibétain is happy to announce that it is organizing a special weekend from Saturday 22 June to Sunday 23 June 2019 in Luxembourg during which Lama Jigmé will teach the basics of Phowa.

Phowa (Tibetan: འཕོ་བ) or the transference of consciousness, is a powerful method which enables you, if you practice it well during your life, to transfer your consciousness to a pure field at the time of death. There are many levels of transference. By becoming familiar with this method during your lifetime, the moment of death is no longer something to fear, but rather becomes a moment of spiritual triumph and liberation. As you might know, Lama Jigmé holds some very special instructions from his Phowa master, Akyong Siddhi Tulku, who was an extraordinarily accomplished master of Phowa. It is Lama Jigmé’s deepest wish to share these teachings with those who wish to receive them, and to benefit beings at the most important and most vulnerable moment of their lives, the moment of dying.

Knowledge of Buddhism or experience with meditation is not necessary, the method is suitable for everyone.

In December 2019, Lama Jigmé and the CCT will organize a 5-day Phowa retreat in Luxembourg. If you want to participate, it is advisable to follow this introduction first, unless you have previously received Phowa instruction from Lama Jigmé. 

Please be aware that this programme may not be suitable for people with certain mental health conditions. If you have a history of mental health problems, please contact the Phowa programme staff to discuss the possibility of attending. 

Practical information
Participation is only possible for the whole weekend, not for single days.

Location: Centre Culturel Tibétain, 1, rue Charlotte Engels, Luxembourg

Time: Saturday  10:00 – 12:00, 14:00 – 17:00 
              Sunday    11:00 – 13:30

Language: English

Price:  Non-members: 54 €
               Regular members of CCT: 48 €
               Donating members of CCT and members of PCL: 40 €
               Students/unemployed/retired: 27 €

Please pay by bank transfer to the Centre’s account:

IBAN: LU79 1111 2413 8246 0000 / BIC: CCPLLULL,
Centre Culturel Tibétain, Asbl
Reference: Introduction to Phowa 2019

Lunch is not included.

Please register by sending an email to events@tibetculture.lu

 

 

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Tibetan dance workshop: Khaita Joyful Dances – 2/3 Feb 2019

The Centre Culturel Tibétain in collaboration with Shang Shung Foundation is happy to invite you to Tibetan dance workshop – Khaita Joyful dances led by Elisha Koppensteiner.

For reservation and full details, see event page here.

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CANCELLED – An introduction to Phowa – Ireland – 29/30 September

A simple and wonderful method for the liberation of consciousness when our physical body dies

We are happy to announce the forthcoming weekend with Lama Jigme in Ireland during which he will give an introduction to the practice of Phowa, also described as transference of consciousness at the moment of death. Phowa is an exceptionally strong and fast method whereby realization of stable meditation is not required. This makes it a very suitable method for everyone.

When:
29th & 30th September, from 10 am to 5 pm.

Where: “Center” Feakle, County Clare (V94W2Y8), Ireland

Phowa is a profound practice found within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition

Although to a complete newcomer some of the concepts and ways of seeing embodied in this practice may seem hard to grasp, there is no doubt that everyone will come away with a deeper understanding, and for those who wish to build on this, there will be many opportunities to do so in the future.

Lama will teach in English with regular intervals to clarify any difficult points or mispronunciations by him of the English terms.

Cost for this non-residential two day course is €110 (including a light lunch). A small reduction is available for anyone who feels the need to avail of it.

For those needing overnight accommodation nearby we recommend The Clare Ecolodge (situated less than 1 mile from “Center”) who offer us very reasonable rates for single, double & dormitory-style rooms and will also provide an ample continental breakfast (again at a good price). Contact loughnaneshostel@gmail.com quoting rates for Vicki at Center.

There are also various AIRBNB possibilities in the vicinity.

It is intended to restrict the numbers attending to 20 people. Those wishing to attend should register their intention as soon as possible. Registration is secured on receipt of a deposit of €50 before Sept 15th  (Methods for payment will be sent to you personally on receipt of your registration email.

On Friday 28th, at 8 pm, Lama Jigmé will also give a standalone talk on his lineage with guided meditation (€ 10)

Contact buddhalarung@gmail.com or 0879014351 for all event details.

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Autumn Retreat in the Netherlands – The Bardos of Life and Death – 19/26 October 2018

Photo: Jeremy Ryan

The Tibetan Buddhist center Phuntsok Chö Ling in Rotterdam is organizing its Autumn  retreat from 19 October 2018 (19:30) to 26 October 2018 (17:00).

Lama Jigmé Namgyal will explain the bardos of life and dying during a seven day city retreat. Bardo is a Tibetan word that simply means ‘transition’ or ‘intermediate state’. A gap between the completion of one situation and the onset of another.

In the Buddhist approach, life and death are seen as one whole, where death is the beginning of another chapter of life. Death is like a mirror in which the entire meaning of life is reflected. This view is central to the most ancient school of Tibetan Buddhism.

The word bardo is commonly used to denote the intermediate state between death and rebirth. In reality, bardos are occurring continuously throughout both life and death. They are seen as unique moments whereby the possibility of liberation or enlightenment is heightened.

During this profound retreat Lama Jigmé will dive into being more aware and accepting of impermanence. This can help in everyday life to deal with loss and setbacks easier and eventually lead to less (or no) fear during the transition to the bardo of death.

For more information, please see: https://www.phuntsokcholing.org/agenda/detail/?oswsID=13

For questions or comments, please contact: events@phuntsokcholing.org.

NOTE: This year, an early booking discount applies to registration before September 7, 2018, so sign up right away!