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Upcoming Events<\/h1>\n

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Weekend Retreat with Tsering Paldron: A Steady Heart in an Unsteady World<\/h1>\n

Saturday the 2nd May \u2013 Sunday 3rd May, Bodhicharya UK Centre in Rochester<\/h2>\n

We are delighted that Tsering will guide a weekend, non-residential, retreat at the BCUK Centre. The retreat is open to all, beginners and experienced practitioners alike are most welcome.<\/p>\n

Over these two days, Tsering will skilfully guide us through exploring how we can cultivate and maintain a steady heart in a world that increasingly appears unsteady, unstable and uncertain. As practitioners we need to develop the ability to stay open, aware and responsive in difficult times, without becoming too caught up and overwhelmed with what is going on around and inside ourselves. Then we can see clearly and act wisely in our lives, in society and the world at large.<\/p>\n

In more Buddhist terms, we will explore how the relative truth and the ultimate truth are consolidated in our practice and daily lives and how we can find the balance between view and action. How can we hold an open, wise and spacious view and prevent our activities and engagement in the world from smothering it, and at the same time how can we make sure our open and spacious view doesn\u2019t turn into a way to avoid engaging with the nuts and bolts of our lives and the world in a genuinely compassionate way.<\/p>\n

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About Tsering<\/h3>\n

Tsering Paldron<\/strong><\/a> was born in Lisbon, Portugal and travelled to Brussels at the age of 19 in 1973 where she discovered Tibetan Buddhism and started her spiritual journey.  During the 80\u2019s Tsering completed the traditional three year retreat in France at The Centre d\u2019\u00c9tudes de Chanteloube, under the guidance of two great Masters, Dudjom Rinpoche and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and also under the supervision of Pema Wangyal Rinpoche. Tsering has and continues to receive teachings from many Lamas<\/a> of all schools of Tibetan Buddhism.<\/p>\n

For the past 25 years, Tsering has been travelling and teaching Buddhism and meditation and has written a number of books<\/a> on these subjects, mainly in Portuguese, including a children\u2019s book in English called, The Adventures of Tashi, the Tibetan Cricket<\/a> which is also available in French and German.<\/p>\n

Tsering gives regular courses, seminars, talks and meditation classes around the world and runs Bodhicharya Portugal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

She has been regularly visiting Bodhicharya Kent since 2013 and has given many teachings including running day, weekend and residential retreats.  Some of these teachings can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information about Tsering, you can see her English website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A Steady Heart in an Unsteady World<\/h1>\n

Full Schedule<\/h3>\n

Saturday 2nd May<\/strong><\/p>\n

9:30 \u2013 10:00 Arrival and Refreshments<\/em><\/p>\n

10:00 \u2013 10:30 Meditation<\/p>\n

10:30 \u2013 12:00 Teachings by Tsering<\/p>\n

12:00 \u2013 12:20 Refreshment Break<\/p>\n

12:20 \u2013 1:00 Body Work<\/p>\n

1:00 \u2013 2:00 Lunch (Bring and share vegetarian\/vegan lunch at the Centre or options in town)<\/em><\/p>\n

2:00 \u2013 2:40 Meditation<\/p>\n

2:40 \u2013 3:00 Refreshment Break<\/em><\/p>\n

3:00 \u2013 4:30 Teaching by Tsering<\/p>\n

4:30 \u2013 5:00 End for the day<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sunday 3rd May<\/strong><\/p>\n

9:30 \u2013 10:00 Arrival and Refreshments<\/em><\/p>\n

10:00 \u2013 10:30 Meditation<\/p>\n

10:30 \u2013 12:00 Teachings by Tsering<\/p>\n

12:00 \u2013 12:20 Refreshment Break<\/em><\/p>\n

12:20 \u2013 1:00 Body Work<\/p>\n

1:00 \u2013 2:00 Lunch (Bring and share vegetarian\/vegan lunch at the Centre or options in town)<\/em><\/p>\n

2:00 \u2013 2:40 Meditation<\/p>\n

2:40 \u2013 3:00 Refreshment Break<\/em><\/p>\n

3:00 \u2013 4:30 Teaching by Tsering<\/p>\n

4:30 \u2013 5:30 Buddhist Refuge Ceremony and Book Signing Opportunity<\/p>\n

5:30 \u2013 6:00 End for the day<\/em><\/p>\n

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If you would like to take Refuge, then please email with your full name, thank you: uk@bodhicharya.org<\/strong><\/p>\n

For all other queries, please email: uk@bodhicharya.org<\/p>\n

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Lunch and Refreshments<\/h3>\n
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We suggest a bring and share vegetarian\/vegan lunch. At the centre there is a small kitchenette with a fridge and heating facilities. Teas and biscuits are provided.<\/p>\n

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Booking your in-person space<\/h3>\n

There is limited space at the Centre so please do book ahead, thankyou. We suggest that you attend for the whole weekend to receive the complete teaching and maximum benefit.<\/p>\n

Please book your space here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Booking your online space<\/h3>\n

If you are unable to physically attend the Centre on the day, then you are welcome to join us online.<\/p>\n

Please book your space<\/strong> here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Suggested Donation<\/h3>\n

Bodhicharya UK and its activities survives solely on donations and the voluntary work of its members. As a charity registered with the UK Charity commission your donation will be eligible for Gift Aid, if you work and pay tax in the UK, so if this applies to you, then please do tick that option, thank you.<\/p>\n

Dharma teachings are open to all, however we also need to cover our costs, therefore we are suggesting three donation tiers, thank you for your generosity.<\/p>\n

Your presence is valued more than your financial contribution, so if you are unable to make one of the suggested donations amounts and for all other queries, please email uk@bodhicharya.org<\/a>, thank you.<\/p>\n

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Venue Details<\/h3>\n
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Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Meditation Centre<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jacksons Field
\nNew Road
\nRochester
\nKent
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Public Talk & Teaching with Tsering Paldron (Minehead)<\/h1>\n

Saturday 9th May \u2013 Sunday 10th May
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Townsend House, Townsend Road, Minehead TA24 5RG<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are delighted to welcome Tsering Paldron for a weekend of teachings in Minehead. These sessions are open to all \u2014 beginners and experienced practitioners alike.<\/p>\n

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Saturday 9th May<\/h3>\n

7:30pm \u2013 9:00pm<\/strong>
Public Talk: Facing Challenges \u2014 Dealing with Life\u2019s Ups and Downs<\/strong><\/p>\n

An evening talk exploring how we can meet life\u2019s difficulties with awareness, resilience and compassion, and develop a steadier relationship with change and uncertainty.<\/p>\n

Sunday 10th May<\/h3>\n

11:00am \u2013 4:00pm<\/strong>
Buddhist Teaching: Eight Verses on Training the Mind<\/strong>
How to Bring Everything into our Spiritual Practice<\/em><\/p>\n

A day of teachings focused on integrating Buddhist practice into everyday life, using challenges and experiences as part of the path.<\/p>\n

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Booking & Donations<\/h3>\n

All are welcome \u2014 no need to book in advance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Suggested donation:<\/p>\n