Wed 28 Feb & Fri to Sun 1-3 March

General introduction
Wednesday 28 February 7pm - 8.30 pm
Cost: R80

This is a general talk about the Tara Rokpa Therapy process which is open to everyone. Wear comfortable clothes as we will be guided through one of the healing relaxations given to us by
Dr. Akong Tulku Rinpoche.
 

Introduction to “Back to Beginnings”
Friday 1 March @ 4pm to 9pm

With a short supper break
Cost R180

This workshop is essential for anyone wanting to get involved in the ‘Back to Beginnings' process.  

The 'Back to Beginnings’ part of the process involves a two-year commitment to writing one’s life story in a particular way, followed by a choice of a birthing retreat. Exercises are given to help one understand patterns and develop compassion for oneself and others. The journey is not about sharing personal stories but is rather an individual one.

Workshop – “Clarifying Blame”
Saturday 2 March 9.30am - 4pm
With Bring & Share vegetarian lunch
 
Sunday 3 March 9.30am - 3pm
With Bring & Share vegetarian lunch

Cost R360

This is open to those who have done the Introductory workshop. The exercise that we will explore is an essential one for use during the writing phase of ‘Back to Beginnings’.
 
For bookings or more information contact Zan Louw (ziggizan@gmail.com) or
Pam Bishop (pambishop11@gmail.com)
 

Please note that concessions are always made upon request.
 

Claudia Wellnitz, currently lives in Italy, met Dr. Akong Tulku Rinpoche in 1991 and soon began doing Tara Rokpa Therapy. She studied for five years to become a therapist and since 2001 has held workshops in Germany, Finland, England, Belgium, and Zimbabwe. Claudia has received teachings from eminent lamas including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Kalu Rinpoche and Dilgo Kyentse Rinpoche. She has studied the philosophy of Buddhism, done long retreats, and has published and translated Buddhist books.
 

Tara Rokpa Therapy was developed by Dr. Alkong Tulku Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama and physician, in response to the suffering he saw Westerners faced due to the difficulties they had with their pasts. He closely guided a group of therapists, and he also drew from ancient Tibetan medicine to develop the therapy which includes healing relaxations, free expressive painting and intuitive, compassionate massage to oneself or others. There is no need to participate in any activities that may make you feel uncomfortable.

Dear Friends

We will be holding a 24 hour prayer vigil for Rob Nairn from tonight Sat 30 Sept at 6pm to Sunday 6pm at the centre in Morgenrood road, all are welcome to attend for an hour or more.

If you are unable to attend, you can join the prayer vigil from home, we will be reciting the chenrezig mantra Om Mani Peme Hung. Or simply think of Rob with kindness and love.

When you join the link please keep your audio and video muted.

This link will enable connection to viewing and hearing the 24 hour vigil prayers.

https://skatelescope.zoom.us/j/97469252153...

Meeting ID: 974 6925 2153

Passcode: 343358

Zangpo will lead us over the weekend, teaching on Friday evening, Saturday morning and afternoon, and Sunday morning. He will look at Compassion in our daily lives, and at how Chenrezig practice can form a basis or support for this.

 Zangpo first met Lama Yeshe Rinpoche in Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg in the early 1990s when he was a resident volunteer, helping with building repairs and construction. He has a strong connection to the Holy Isle, having lived and worked here for many years in the '90s before moving across to Arran, where he spent eight years in retreat at the Men's Retreat. Zangpo was then sent by Samye Ling to Sekar Retreat in Nepal for a further six years, to practice and study under Drupon Rinpoche.

Times:            
Friday 21 July 7pm to 8.30pm
    
Saturday 22 July  10.00am to 4pm             
Optional:   Green Tara 8.30am to 9.30am
                   Chenrezig 7pm to 7.45pm
 
 Sunday 23 July  10am to 12.30pm
Optional:    Green Tara 8.30am to 9.30am
 
Cost:              
Friday: Members: R40; Non-members R60
Saturday: Members: R120; Non-members R140
Sunday: Members: R80; Non-members R100
 
Weekend package: Members: R200; Non-members R260

To book email Charlotte at capetown@kagyu.org.za

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The second phase of Tara Rokpa Therapy

Sat 22 June 9.30am - 4pm . Bring lunch to share
Sun 23 June 9.30am - 12.30pm followed by bring and share lunch and private interviews.
 
When Dr. Akong Tulku Rinpoche came from Tibet and found how the Western mind struggled with meditation he guided Edie Irwin into formulating a process now known as Tara Rokpa Therapy. This has involved years and years of hard work and dedication on her part and on those of the other therapists. We are very fortunate that Akong Rinpoche brought Tibetan Buddhism along with this therapy to Africa and it is sad that so few people here realise just what is being offered and don’t venture forth to explore this path which has been designed by him to help us develop self-awareness and compassion. There is no need to be a Buddhist to participate and there is, in fact, no criteria whatsoever.
 
Things are looking up - Pam Bishop, Zan Louw and Marybelle Donald are now facilitating a warm- hearted, committed group who are meeting every Saturday for Healing Relaxation sessions. Rinpoche felt that for self-exploration to occur in a beneficial way one first had to learn how to relax. These sessions involve visualisations using Edie Irwin’s recordings, simple exercises which help with interpersonal connection and compassionate massage which can be done to the self or in partners.
 
Back to Beginnings is a 2 year process which requires effort, determination and courage. One continues with the healing visualisations and begins writing one’s life story from the present backwards, then forwards and then backwards again finishing with an optional birthing retreat. There are various exercises given to help deal with the difficulties that arise while doing the writing. A large part of the program involves free painting and in fact one’s life story can be recorded in this way if preferred. Massage continues to play a very important part as it deepens compassion and healing. The group meets twice a month and provides a firm supportive structure for its participants but the journey itself is a very personal one. Trained Rokpa therapists visit 2 or 3 times a year to hold workshops and give private interviews. They are also contactable by phone should the need arise for their input. 
 
Cost: The workshop is R160 per day and private interviews a suggested donation of R100 plus. Please do not allow financial constraints to stop you from participating. Whatever you are able to offer is acceptable.

To book or for more information please contact Zan Louw on ziggizan@gmail.com or 082 783 8399.