by Vessantara | May 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Sadly, I’ve just had to cancel the online Ocean of True Meaning retreat that was due to begin this Friday. I’ve had some health problems over the last few weeks, and am not currently in good enough shape to do it. I’m hoping these health issues...
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...