Teaching on Love and Compassion and Meditation

Geshe Tashi Tsering at Quinta das Águias  

May 14 - 16, 2010

According to the Buddhist philosophy, developing an altruïstic mind is essential on the path to free ourselves from suffering and to attain the ultimate happiness of an enlightened mind. Normally the human mind is obscured by disturbing emotions, thoughts and feelings caused by our notion of a self, to which genuine love and compassion are the antidote. Since the notion of the self is universal the antidote is universal too, independent of ones beliefs or religion. Developing true love and compassion is the genuine aspiration that all beings are freed from their suffering and its causes and that they realize true happiness and its cause.

This weekend retreat is for Buddhists and non-Buddhists. During the retreat Geshe Tashi Tsering will teach on the nature of the mind, the importance of an altruistic mind and the way how to develop this. He will teach and guide the participants in the practice of meditation on love and compassion.

Geshe Tashi Tsering:

Is spiritual director of the Jamyang Centre for meditation and Tibetan Buddhism in the U.K. Born in Tibet, Geshe Tashi Tsering studied for his Geshe degree (the equivalent of a PhD) at Sera-mey Monastic University in South India, qualifying at the highest Lharampa level. He is well-known for his warmth, humor and practical approach to modern-day life. Geshe Tashi teaches in the U.K., USA, Switzerland, Austria and now also Portugal. He is author of several books on Buddhism. Geshe Tashi Tsering will be teaching in English. A Portuguese translation will be given.

Program:

Friday May 14th

17.00 hrs.  arrival at Quinta das Águias

17.30 Introduction

19.00 Dinner

20.00 Evening session

Saturday May 15th

7.30    Meditation

8.30    Breakfast

9.30    Teaching

11.30  Tea break

12.00  Meditation

13.00  Lunch

14.30  Questions and answers

16.00  Tea break

16.30  Teaching

19.00  Dinner

20.00  Questions and answers

21.00  Meditation

Sunday May, 16th 

7.30    Meditation

8.30    Breakfast

9.30    Teaching

11.30  Tea break

12.00  Meditation

13.00  Lunch

14.30  Questions and answers

15.30  Tea break

16.00  Meditation

17.00  Return from Quinta das Águias

Quinta das Águias

A peaceful retreat centre in the middle of nature, situated in the rural area of Paredes de Coura, Northern Portugal, with woodlands and park. This 6ha. old farm comprises an antique stone building as guesthouse and a practice hall.

All retreat participants receive their meals at Quinta das Águias.

Options for lodging:

·         In the guesthouse with a capacity to lodge up to 16 in rooms for 2, 4 and 6 people.

·         Camping in the park with use of the guesthouse facilities

·         Lodging addresses outside the Quinta are available upon request.

After enrollment participants will receive an e-mail with route description explaining how to reach Quinta das Águias.

Guests are requested during their stay:

·         Not to bring animal products for consumption. All meals that are served are vegetarian.

·         Not to smoke or bring or use other intoxicants inside the Quinta.

·         Respect the norms of the Quinta that they will receive after enrollment

Fee and Payment:

Cost of the retreat (inclusive lodging in guesthouse and meals): 140€

Camping guests (inclusive use of guesthouse facilities and meals): 120€

Guests lodging outside (inclusive use of guesthouse facilities and meals): 115€

Payment of the retreat is as follows:

75 € at moment of enrollment, the rest before 7 days before the start of the retreat.

For  reasons of organization the following applies:

-          The enrolments are only effective after payment of the event on time.

-          No exceptions to the amounts and dates of payment.

-          No reimbursement of the amounts paid.

We appreciate your understanding.

For further information and enrollment: 
e-mail to quintadasaguias@gmail.com