Meditation
& Mindfulness
Weekend Course
finding peace, calm and stillness
with Meditation Teacher Lama Rabsang
Saturday 16th October & Sunday 17th October
10.00pm-4.00pm both days
Cornwallis Country Hotel, Rectory Road, Brome, Eye, Suffolk IP23 8AJ
About this Mindfulness & Meditation Course
In this weekend Meditation and Mindfulness Course at the beautiful Cornwallis Country Hotel in rural North Suffolk, Lama Rabsang will help us learn simple Meditation and Mindfulness techniques to help us begin to recognise our confused state of mind, put things in perspective, relax and begin to find peace.
Meditation and Mindfulness are methods for calming and focusing the mind. They are not a form of brain washing, blanking the mind or spacing out, but a series of teachings designed to train the mind to calm down, leading to a relaxed one-pointed focus and ultimately deep insight.
There is a great deal of research evidence now available demonstrating the benefits mentally, emotionally and physically of practising meditation and mindfulness. You do not have to be Buddhist to learn meditation and mindfulness, and these techniques can be practised by people of any faith or none.
This is a unique opportunity to meet and learn from an experienced meditation teacher who speaks fluent English, and teaches in an informal, clear and accessible way. There will be opportunities to ask questions in the teachings and possibly privately as well.
Everyone is welcome, including beginners - you don't have to be Buddhist to come on this course!
About Lama Rabsang
Born in 1971 to a family of farmers in Nepal, his family home land is on the borders with Tibet and as such is full Tibetan culture and traditions. He took robes when he was eleven years old and spent his early years studying under the direction of his uncle.
He made his way to Palpung Sherabling Monastery, India in 1990 where he was able to complete his studies. He entered the traditional three year retreat and on successful completion he was appointed the discipline master of Palpung Sherabling Monastery, serving in the post for four years.
From 2001-2004 he attended a language school in Birmingham, UK, to learn English and the culture. He returned to his home for the first time in 2001 where he had an emotional reunion with his family and the monastic community there for the first time in over 10 years. In July 2004, at the request of his students, the Chamgon Tai Situpa appointed Lama Rabsang the resident teacher at the newly founded Palpung Changchub Dargyeling, and he gave Lama Rabsang the title Choje. The centre was initially located in Llandridod Wells, before moving to Cardiff in 2007, and settling in Brynmawr in 2009.
Lama Rabsang keeps busy, working to establish the pure Palpung traditions in Europe. He visits Swansea every Wednesday to lead meditation, prayers and to give teachings. He teaches in Llanidloes every month, and he regularly travels to three sites in Finland where he gives empowerments, teaching and instructions, and runs the Brynmawr centre, leading the regular prayers and meditation sessions, and offers public teachings and advice for individuals.
Seating
There will be enough chairs to seat everyone. If you prefer to sit on the floor, please bring a cushion. Space will be available for wheelchairs. There will be several breaks, so you will not have to sit for long stretches of time!
Location
Cornwallis Garden
CAR: The Cornwallis is situated just off the A140 Ipswich to Norwich Road, just south of Diss, South Norfolk.
TRAIN: There is a mainline train station at Diss, with connections between London Liverpool Street and Norwich
Accommodation
Accommodation is available at the Cornwallis. Phone 01379 870326 for accommodation at the Cornwallis only. To book on the meditation course, please phone 01379 687360
Accomodation is also available at Bed and Breakfasts locally in Eye and Diss. See bedandbreakfast-directory
Cost (to cover expenses):
£25.00 for one day; £50.00 for the weekend or £40.00 for the weekend if booked by July 31st. Concessions available.
BOOKING
Either:
Phone Zangmo on 01379 687360 to request printed details and booking form,
or:
email Zangmo requesting a Word document booking form for the course and she will email one to you