Transforming the Traumas of Everyday Life There will also be Public Talks in Toronto, March 29th & 30th, 2014. What is at the core of the ultimate unsatisfactory nature of our daily modern lives? Three of the things many of us struggle with most are our habits, our anxieties and our addictions. Much of our lives’ activities are spent attempting to either distract or overcome these forces. Even spiritual practice can and is often used this way: to smooth over or suppress these elements that have such a hold on us. What if instead of attempting to defeat or conquer these parts of ourselves, we turned and moved into them? What would a deeper, compassionate examination of habit, anxiety and addiction uncover? During this 10-day retreat, Achariya Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat will guide participants to transform addiction, anxiety and unwholesome habits into passion, exhilaration, and freedom. We will examine our ways of coping with the traumas life brings, and reframe them; finding the leverage points to uncover a more compassionate, loving and joyful way of being. The retreat will feature daily morning talks, daily movement sessions, 3 group meditation sits per day (the last with discussion/Q & A), discussions or debates (on topics to be announced), and opportunities for private interviews with the teachers. For more information, please contact Ruth, details below. To register, please contact the Dharma Centre of Canada: [email protected] Suggested Readings: Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain by David Eagleman The Trauma of Everyday Life […]

Explore the Dharma in Brazil at this combined Dharma Trip and Meditation Retreat with Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat. Dharma Trip Schedule Saturday, April 19 - Monday, April 21: We will spend time exploring Sao Paulo city and the wider environs of Sao Paulo state, including attractions such as museums, walks, Atlantic rain forest, dance, amazing food, caves, beaches and cultural events. Tuesday April 22 - Wednesday April 23: further exploration with the teachers, or free individual exploration time. Thursday April 24 – Daytime exploration. Thursday April 24 - Evening public class - "How to be in a good state" Have you ever studied what conditions are present when you are in a good state? Imagine you could be in a good state 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. And you can. Join Doug Sensei and Catherine Pawasarat to find out more about maintaining a positive wholesome state in every moment. Friday April 25 – Daytime exploration. Friday April 25 - Evening public class - "Modern paths to spiritual awakening" Awakening is the cure for our modern world.  Awakening brings bliss, clarity and joy. Awakening heals the planet and all beings. But how do you awaken? Join Doug Sensei and Catherine Pawasarat describe the modern paths to spiritual awakening, with particular focus on karma yoga, the path of awakening through action. Saturday April 26 – Exploration Saturday April 26  - Public class: "Transforming anger into love" Do you have the strength to stand back, breathe when there is […]