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Medicine Buddha practice retreat:

18th (eve) - 21st (4pm) November
Cost: £130


Medicine BuddhaAt times the strong incentive to turn to the practice arises when faced with the inevitable reality of pain, illness and decay of the body-mind in our loved ones or in us. How ready are we to meet these changes with gentleness, patience and skill?
This retreat offers the tools to activate the powers of healing and to cultivate a strong conviction and reliance on our own wisdom and potential for healing.

The Medicine Buddha meditation increases the healing powers for oneself and others; it decreases physical and mental illness and suffering and establish us in conducive wholesome states.

All costs include accommodation and course fee. Participants need to bring food to share and dana for the teacher

DANA

In the tradition of the Buddha, Dharma teaching is given freely.
The course fees for the meditation retreats cover organising the retreats, running costs of the centre, accommodation and rental of Maitreya House/Cwm Cottage,
At the end of each retreat students are invited to give dana to the teachers for their guidance, time and availability.

Dana bowl

Dana is a Pali word meaning "generosity, offering" and is one of the virtues that supports the letting go and the loosening of "self".
Dana reflects the value you place on the teaching and appreciation for the guidance of the teacher, the joy of giving and what is realistic for you. Each participant arrives at the amount voluntarily.There will be a talk on the practice of dana during each course.

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