– Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Course at Raupo Bay Retreat –

– during Canterbury Show Weekend, Fri 16 Nov to Sun – 18 Nov –

– with Buddhist Teacher Jakob Leschly –

We can discover happiness and freedom beyond our ordinary limitations by working constructively with, and mastering, our present attitudes and actions. This mastery is neither exclusive to some people “who just have it”, nor is it due to supernatural powers. Rather, according to the Buddha, it comes from becoming aware of, and working with, our existing internal and external conditions. Buddhist knowledge and meditation provides the insight and freedom to work with these conditions.

Jakob will lead a three-day course over Canterbury Show Weekend offering a theoretical overview and practical application.

Buddhist Teacher Jakob Leschly

Jakob Leschly was appointed by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche as his resident teacher for Siddharthas Intent in Australia. He began his studies of Buddhism in 1974 and has studied with numerous great teachers, particularly Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Dudjom Rinpoche and Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. Jakob completed a three year retreat in 1984, has since worked as a translator and interpreter as well as a philosophy and meditation instructor, also completing a BA in Tibetan Studies. He lives with his family in New South Wales.

Course Start

The course will start at 10 am on Canterbury Show Day – Friday 16th Nov. Please aim to arrive at least by 9.40 am to give yourself some time to have a cuppa and settled after the long drive. If you would rather arrive the night before, this is fine also.

Schedule

Friday 16th Nov – workshop sessions at 10 am & 3 pm.  7 pm – practice session

Saturday 17th Nov – practice from 7 am. Workshop sessions at 10 am & 3 pm. 7 pm – practice

Sunday 18th Nov – practice from 7 am, Closing session from 10 am.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner from 8am, 12.30 and 5.30 pm. Food will be mostly organic, let us know if you are veg or non veg on registration.

There will also be some free time to go for walks, enjoy the scenery, relax or have a soak in the spa.

Course Finish

The course will finish after lunch on Sunday. A little help with a quick tidy up before heading home would be appreciated. You are welcome to stay on for the rest of the day for informal arrangements.

Rota

There will be a rota system in place to help with food prep & dishes.

What to bring

Torch, good walking shoes, cushion to sit on (or let us know if you would prefer a chair), sunscreen & hat. Togs for the spa pool or a swim at the beach if you can brave the cold!

Bedding will be supplied in the bedrooms, you will need to bring pillow and sleeping bag if not in a room, to be confirmed at registration.

Cost

Your donation of $140 or $100 concessions will go towards course expenses. You can pay by cash, cheque or direct deposit. Please register and pay at earliest or at latest by 9th November.

Registration

Please send your completed registration form to kim@tibetanbuddhism.co.nz at the earliest. Let us know if you have further questions.

Accommodation

Rooms are now full, is best if you bring your own tent or campervan.

Car pooling

Will do our best to arrange car pooling, please specify upon registration if you a) have a car with spare room, let us know how many seats or; b) if you need a ride

Directions

See directions and more info about Raupo Bay retreat.