Summer Dathün 2023 • Week III
In the third week of the Dathün, we touch the heart and expand outwards - a transformative experience of loving kindness and compassion towards oneself and others.
The second half of the retreat is inspired by the Mahayana path of Buddhism: going beyond the fascination of the self and of our own happiness, to expand our view and constantly include others in our practice and daily activities. We will immerse ourselves in the Buddhist contemplative tradition, deepening our capacity for extending compassion and loving kindness to ourselves and others.
Practice Sessions Include:
-Mindfulness and awareness practices
-Sitting and walking meditation
-Individual meditation instruction
-Talks by senior teachers
-Body exercise
-Study periods
-Silence practice
-Silent walks in nature
-Mindful eating practice
For beginners as well as advanced practitioners, this programme will provide a powerful experience, regardless of age, stage in life, or previous experience with meditation.
Even though there is the possibility to take part only in the first two or last two weeks of this programme, participants are encouraged to attend the entire Dathün.
You can find the full retreat description here:
https://www.dechencholing.org/program/four-week-meditation-retreat-summer-dathun-2023-02-06-2023/
Typical Daily Schedule:
Each day follows a traditional schedule, incorporating the elements listed above:
7:00am Early Morning Practice Session with body exercises
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Morning Practice Session
12:30pm Oryoki Lunch
2:00pm Rota Period
3:00pm Afternoon Practice Session
4:30pm Tea Break
5:00pm Late Afternoon Practice Session
6:45pm Dinner
8:00pm Evening Practice Session
9:00pm End of Day
Oryoki (meaning “just enough” in Japanese) synchronizes mind and body by bringing mindfulness to how we eat. Eating oryoki-style, in a prescribed manner and sequence, follows a tradition that began in Zen Buddhist monasteries and has been practiced with Dathüns in the Shambhala tradition since their creation by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
Practical information
Arrival day (Saturday, 16th June): Intro talk at 8 pm. You’re invited to come from 4 pm in order to register and settle in your room. Dinner is served at 6.45 pm.
End of programme (Friday, 23th June): Closing circle and Banquet in the evening.
Departure day (Saturday,24th June): You may leave anytime (no programme). You’re welcome to stay for lunch.
This programme is taught in English. The program will be translated into French. Other languages need to be confirmed (please indicate your are requesting the translation on the registration page).
