Facing Loss, Healing Grief
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Dzogchen Beara
- Garranes, Allihies, West Cork, Ireland
- Nov 24 - 26, 2017 (3 days)
- Fee €215 Concession €185
About us
Suitable for those who are personally experiencing bereavement.
Grief is a natural response to the ongoing loss we experience when someone close to us dies. In this retreat, using meditation and reflections, we will explore ways to be with our sorrow and to understand change and impermanence.
The shock of separation and bereavement is often accompanied by feelings of intense sadness, distress or anger. Although we will never forget, we can heal the pain of grief.
‘Facing Loss, Healing Grief’ is a regular and well-attended feature of our programme. Places are limited, so please book early.
Accommodation is available in the Care Centre at a special retreat rate if you wish. Participants often choose to spend more time in this relaxing and supportive environment by arriving a few days earlier, or staying a little longer.
“For somebody who knew nothing about Buddhism and has a strong Catholic faith, this was a very, very special weekend. Thank you so much for your strength, wisdom and compassion.” A Facing Loss Participant
About the Venue and Teachers
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Dzogchen Beara
Nestled on clifftops in the rugged beauty of Southwest Ireland, Dzogchen Beara has been offering retreats based on the wisdom and compassion of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for more than 30 years. We welcome guests of all faiths and none to a year round programme that includes weekends suitable for beginners and longer retreats for more experienced meditators. We also have an accredited training programme for health professionals. You can stay any time to make a personal retreat or to enjoy rest and renewal in your own way. Our accommodation includes a farmhouse hostel, secluded cottages and private en suite rooms with conservatories. -
Bernie Jeffery
Bernie Jeffery is an accredited member of The Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy who works in private practice and with individuals and groups through the work of The Social and Health Education Project. Her background is in nursing and midwifery. She also trained in Therapeutic Massage. For several years she has co-facilitated Rigpa Meditation courses in Cork and she is an Educator in the Spiritual Care Education Programme. She is also a founder member of Educate Together National School in Cork. -
John Douglas
Senior Meditation Insructor John Douglas first became interested in Buddhism in 1990 and spent 15 years as a member of staff at Dzogchen Beara Retreat Centre from 1994 until 2009. John is a Senior Meditation Instructor within Rigpa and has been presenting courses and retreats on Meditation and Loving Kindness since the mid nineties. In recent years he has also trained as an Educator in the Rigpa Spiritual Care Education Programme and is a regular facilitator on workshops such as “Facing Loss and Healing Grief”, “Courageous Journey” and “Healing Relationships” as well as professional trainings such as “Deep Listening” and “Compassion & Presence”. John is also part of the care team meeting guests at the Care Centre.
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- Nov 24 - 26, 2017 (3 days)
- Fee €215 Concession €185
