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Please note that those new to mindfulness training will have the opportunity to attend an introduction and instruction workshop on all of the weekend courses. Therefore beginners will be catered for in all the workshops.
Welcome to the activities we are arranging at La Ville Davy for 2008. Each year we find ourselves able to offer more than the year before because of the interest, encouragement and support we receive. So for 2008 we offer an increase in Buddhist retreats and are grateful that some of these are to be led by Buddhist Monks from the Serene Reflection Meditation Tradition (Soto Zen).
The Mindfulness courses we hope will reflect the challenges we all face in our personal lives, the challenges we face within communities and society and in our relationships with others at a global level.
We welcome those who wish to stay between courses on personal retreat/renewal or just for rest and reflection. We are pleased to continue to offer help where we can for those in need of therapeutic help during their stay.
2008 Events
January 19th-20th Mindfulness Workshop 'To Be or Not to Be' Do we have a choice to live each moment of our lives wholeheartedly? Shakespeare's famous words are used here to bring our attention to being aware of how we can drift away from precious moments. What causes us to ignore the present? Why does it seem that we don't notice what is happening in daily life because we are on 'automatic pilot'. Living each moment wholeheartedly can bring consequences, leading to deepening a sense of happiness, contentment and belonging. First we need to take a deliberate step to let go of the way we relate to the conditional aspects and subsequent habits of our minds. This is a condensed weekend of mindful living, with practical instruction and experience. There are training materials and information provided in order that you have enough information to start with a good foundation for daily practice at home.
February 8th-10th Introduction to Mindfulness Mindfulness practice is the deliberate and purposeful attempt to be in the present moment in a non-judgemental and accepting way . It is present time awareness taking place in the here and now with a mind that is able to simply be aware without criticism and the ability to take a balanced interest in things exactly as they are. In this weekend retreat you will receive meditation instructions essential for mindfulness practice, information through workshops and the direct experience of living mindfully.
February 17th-22nd The Bodhisattva Way A five day retreat for those familiar with Serene Reflection Meditation Practice (Soto Zen) Led by Rev Master Hakuun, a senior monk from Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey Programme includes: Meditation & Dharma Interviews, Lectures and Dharma-discussions Rev Master Hakuun has requested that people please arrive the day before and leave the day after this retreat.
March 1st-2nd Buddhist Retreat Weekend A weekend of practice in the Serene Reflection Tradition (Soto Zen) for those already familiar with this practice. Interested beginners with be welcome to join us. Meditation instruction will be given.
March 15th-16th Mindfulness Workshop Relationships The ways in which we are with others and ourselves can sometimes be taken for granted. The programme includes workshops about exploring how we 'are' in our relationships with family, friends and at work and ways in which help ground a practice of paying attention. It also offers the space to refresh and renew with a small community. With focus on being together with others in a moment to moment way, through meditation, working, meals, walking & discussions.
April 28th-3rd May Yoga & Qi Gong Course With Katia Marynower (newcomers welcome) Katia is from Paris and has many years experience teaching in both Yoga & Qi Gong. The course is conducted in French . For registration form please contact Katia at: 7 Avenue de la Republique 94300 VINCENNES TEL. 01 43 28 41 04 Mob. 06 32 29 28 15 e-mail: katia.marynower@free.fr
May 10th-11th Mindfulness Workshop Being with Emotions As human beings we naturally experience many emotions. In difficult times may feel overwhelmed by the turbulent whirlwinds of feelings and associated thoughts. During these times we can be vulnerable to being governed by our emotions, with a reactivity that can cause us further suffering. Mindfulness training can help us to bring awareness and understanding to our emotions in a way which transforms our reactivity into helping ourselves to respond wisely. This does not deny that our emotions exist, however brings an acceptance as they arise, without attachment, without judgement. Mindfulness practice offers us the chance to experience being free to choose what we truly need to do as opposed to being 'fuelled' by uncontrollable reactivity.
May 17th-18th Introduction to Mindfulness Mindfulness practice is the deliberate and purposeful attempt to be in the present moment in a non-judgemental and accepting way. It is present time awareness taking place in the here and now with a mind that is able to simply be aware without criticism and the ability to take a balanced interest in things exactly as they are. In this weekend retreat you will receive meditation instructions essential for mindfulness practice, information through workshops and the direct experience of living mindfully.
June 7th-8th Mindfulness Workshop Mindfulness a Foundation for Working Together This workshop is particularly for those who need to work together with others in a team. What do we need to do to negotiate, make good decisions, hold tensions in a balanced way and care for our colleagues & ourselves in a compassionate way? How do you let go of the stresses of work and move into the other areas of your life without attachment to worries of past or future concerns related to your work? Mindfulness based working together is the focus both in practice and theory this weekend.
June 21st-22nd Buddhist Retreat Weekend Led by Rev Master Myfanwy of Dragon Bell Temple in Exeter, England www.dragonbelltemple.org.uk A weekend of practice in the Serene Reflection Tradition (Soto Zen) for those already familiar with this practice. Interested beginners with be welcome to join us. Meditation instruction will be given.
July 5th-6th Mindfulness Workshop Living with Change & Loss We all experience changes and often these changes are difficult to come to terms with particularly when we loose those close to us. The natural transitions of life which are out of our control can be hard to move through. In addition we may suffer change with relations, growing children, work and home life. Whatever the conditions we happen to be in, the way in which we perceive and relate to these things will depend on the consequences that follow. This workshop will help you experience and explore how being mindful and aware of life can help you to help yourself through the obstacles which challenge our minds.
July 28th-2nd August Yoga & Qi Gong Course A second week with Katia Marynower. Details and registration as above April Course
August to December Programme to be added shortly
Therapuetic Assistance. We are both UK and Channel Island registered psychotherapists, specialising in Cognitive Behavioural and Mindfulness Based Group centred therapies. We are willing to offer time with anyone in need of help on an appointment or residential basis and again any costs are by guided donation or exchange. Peter or Mo Henderson La Ville Davy 22100 St Helen France Tel. 0033 2 96 83 33 53 E-mail: villedavy@orange.fr |
