by Vessantara | Mar 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
I am very much looking forward to the second of the 2 retreats I am leading for Order members at Adhisthana on 7 point mind training, which starts next Thursday, the 18th March. (Although it’s the second of two, you don’t need to have attended the first...
by Vessantara | Jan 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
(Geshe Chekawa, compiler of the Seven-Point Mind Training) I spent the days up to New Year co-leading the online Love Without Limits retreat with Advayasiddhi. It was great that over 180 of you could join us. I also really enjoyed our meditation after the retreat to...
by Vessantara | Jan 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Kathleen Raine: “Amo Ergo Sum” Because I love The sun pours out its rays of living gold Pours out its gold and silver on the sea. Because I love The earth upon her astral spindle winds Her ecstasy-producing dance. Because I love Clouds travel on the winds through...
by Vessantara | Dec 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
For years now, I’ve spent two very happy weeks each June at Rivendell Retreat Centre in Sussex, with its beautiful garden. Next year, I shall be doing my two weeks for them as usual, but with Covid and the uncertainty about how things will be next year, even...
by Vessantara | Dec 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
A little note to remind those of you who are Order members that the 5-day online retreat on The Ocean of True Meaning, starts on Monday. It’s a classic meditation manual from the Tibetan Mahamudra tradition, and we’ll be using extracts from the shamatha...
by Vessantara | Nov 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
After thoroughly enjoying leading the online retreat on the Bodhicitta Practice last month, I’ve signed up to do 3 more online retreats. There’s one I’ve already advertised here, for Order members under the auspices of Adhisthana, starting next...