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    <title>Tharpaland International Retreat Centre</title>
    <link>http://nkt-irc-tharpaland.org/</link>
    <description>International Retreat Centre For Kadampa Buddhists</description>
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    <dc:rights>Copyright Tharpaland International Retreat Centre 2012</dc:rights>
    <dc:date>2012-05-06T20:51:58+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>The Heart of Healing</title>
      <link>http://nkt-irc-tharpaland.org/courses/the-heart-of-healing</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Day course with Buddhist nun Kelsang Devi

	Sunday 6th May 2012 &#45;&amp;nbsp;10.00am &#45; 5.00pm

	

	&amp;quot;Since physical pain is closely related to the tension and stress in our mind, as our mind relaxes we may discover that the physical pain actually subsides and our body is able to heal itself&amp;quot; Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.&amp;nbsp;

	Discover the causes of ill health from a Buddhist perspective. Based on an awareness of the close relationship between our body and mind, this day course presents a practical approach to health empowering us to heal at the deepest level.]]></description>
      <dc:date>2012-05-06T20:51:58+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>In the Zone</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Training in mindfulness and concentration&amp;nbsp;

	Full programme 22nd April &#45; 15th May 2012

	
		In the Zone Day Course &#45;&amp;nbsp;Sunday 22nd April, 10.00&#45;5.00pm with Gen Tharchin
	
		Training in Concentration in Solitary Retreat &#45; 23rd April &#45; 10th May
	
		Tranquil Abiding Retreat &#45; 11th &#45; 15th May


	Discover peace of mind and the source of all happiness. What is the zone? what is the Buddhist view of mindfulness? These are some of the questions to be addressed on this accelerated 3 week programme. This special training programme will start with a day course on understanding how to develop mindfulness and concentration, followed by 3 weeks of individual training either in your daily life at home or in solitary retreat at Tharpaland. This individual training period will culminate in a 3 day Tranquil Abiding retreat at Tharpaland IRC, 11th&#45;15th May.&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	Only those who have attended a concentration course with Gen Tharchin and engaged in the 3 weeks training may attend the Tranquil Abiding retreat in May.]]></description>
      <dc:date>2012-04-22T20:33:34+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Thursday Evening Class in Castle Douglas</title>
      <link>http://nkt-irc-tharpaland.org/classes/thursday-evening-class-in-castle-douglas</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Thursdays 7.30 &#45; 9.00pm with Buddhist nun Kelsang Devi

	Simply Meditate

	
	meditations for a happy life

	Weekly drop in meditation classes offer the chance to learn how to make our mind calm and peaceful. By training in Buddhist meditation we will learn to develop inner peace, which enables us to stay happy and positive even in the most difficult circumstances.
	Each class is self contained with two guided meditations, some simple instructions on how to meditate and a chance to discuss and ask questions, all in the comfort of a chair. You can join at any time, no need to book or reserve a place.

	

	Devi is a Buddhist nun and experienced meditator and teacher, having spent many months in silent retreat and as Resident Teacher at Mahabodhi Centre in Edinburgh for 3 years.

	Devi is a student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, having studied with him for over 10 years.

	Her teachings are very clear and powerful, with a lightness, warmth and humour which make them accessible to all.]]></description>
      <dc:date>2012-04-19T18:30:07+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Wednesday evening class in Dumfries</title>
      <link>http://nkt-irc-tharpaland.org/classes/wednesday-evening-class-in-dumfries</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Wednesdays 7.30 &#45; 9.00pm at Gracefield Arts Centre, with Buddhist nun Kelsang Devi

	Simply Meditate

	meditations for a happy life

	&amp;nbsp;

	Weekly drop in meditation classes offer the chance to learn how to make our mind calm and peaceful. By training in Buddhist meditation we will learn to develop inner peace, which enables us to stay happy and positive even in the most difficult circumstances.
	Each class is self contained with two guided meditations, some simple instructions on how to meditate and a chance to discuss and ask questions, all in the comfort of a chair. You can join at any time, no need to book or reserve a place.
	&amp;nbsp;

	Devi is a Buddhist nun and experienced meditator and teacher, having spent many months in silent retreat and has been Resident Teacher at Mahabodhi Centre in Edinburgh for 3 years.

	Devi is a student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, having studied with him for over 10 years. Her teachings are very clear and powerful, with a lightness, warmth and humour which make them accessible to all.]]></description>
      <dc:date>2012-04-18T18:30:36+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Tuesday Evening Class In Biggar</title>
      <link>http://nkt-irc-tharpaland.org/classes/tuesday-evening-class-in-biggar</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Tuesdays 7.00 &#45; 8.30pm with Buddhist nun Kelsang Devi

	Simply Meditate

	meditations for a happy life

	Weekly drop in meditation classes offer the chance to learn how to make our mind calm and peaceful. By training in Buddhist meditation we will learn to develop inner peace, which enables us to stay happy and positive even in the most difficult circumstances.
	Each class is self contained with two guided meditations, some simple instructions on how to meditate and a chance to discuss and ask questions, all in the comfort of a chair. You can join at any time, no need to book or reserve a place.

	Devi is a Buddhist nun and experienced meditator and teacher, having spent many months in silent retreat and as Resident Teacher at Mahabodhi Centre in Edinburgh for 3 years.

	Devi is a student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, having studied with him for over 10 years. Her teachings are very clear and powerful, with a lightness, warmth and humour which make them accessible to all.]]></description>
      <dc:date>2012-04-17T18:00:32+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Monday Evening Class In Annan</title>
      <link>http://nkt-irc-tharpaland.org/classes/monday-evening-class-in-annan</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Mondays 7.00 &#45; 8.30 pm. with Buddhist nun Kelsang Changchen

	Simply Meditate

	meditations for a happy life

	Weekly drop in meditation classes offer the chance to learn how to make our mind calm and peaceful. By training in Buddhist meditation we will learn to develop inner peace, which enables us to stay happy and positive even in the most difficult circumstances.
	Each class is self contained with two guided meditations, some simple instructions on how to meditate and a chance to discuss and ask questions, all in the comfort of a chair. You can join at any time, no need to book or reserve a place.

	

	Changchen has been studying and practising Buddhism for many years. Having spent 3 years in silent solitary retreat as well as many group retreats, she is a very experienced meditator. She conveys clarity in her teachings and inspires with her love, compassion and warmth.]]></description>
      <dc:date>2012-04-16T18:00:35+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Offering to the Spiritual Guide</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa&#39;s tradition

	Twice a month we perform &amp;quot;Offering to the Spiritual Guide&amp;quot; &#45; on the 10th and 25th at 7.30 pm.

	Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Ch&amp;ouml;kyi Gyalts&amp;auml;n, as a preliminary practice for Vajra&#45;yana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra.

	The essence of Guru yoga is to develop a strong conviction that our Spiritual Guide is a Buddha, to make prostrations, offerings, and sincere requests to him or her, and then to receive his or her profound blessings. According to the Guru yoga of Offering to the Spiritual Guide, we develop conviction that our Spiritual Guide is the same nature as Je Tsongkhapa, who is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri.

	By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. In particular, because Je Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, his faithful followers never experience difficulty in increasing their wisdom. There are many other benefits from practising Offering to the Spiritual Guide. These are explained in the book Great Treasury of Merit, which contains a complete commentary to the practice.]]></description>
      <dc:date>2012-04-10T18:30:16+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Sojong Ceremony</title>
      <link>http://nkt-irc-tharpaland.org/courses/sojong-ceremony</link>
      <description><![CDATA[For ordained Sangha only]]></description>
      <dc:date>2011-05-15T08:30:39+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Mahayana Precepts</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A Pure Life &#45; The practice of taking and keeping the eight Mahayana precepts

	Once a month, on the 15th Mahayana Precepts are granted at Tharpaland IRC.

	The practice of taking and keeping the eight Mahayana precepts is a special practice of moral discipline that is performed with bodhichitta motivation. The essence of the practice is to take eight precepts and to keep them purely for a period of twenty&#45;four hours. By doing this practice again and again we acquaint ourself with the practice of moral discipline and thereby make our human life meaningful.

	We receive many great benefits from practising moral discipline in this way. It helps us to solve the problems of this life by avoiding the causes of suffering; and it creates the cause for us to take fortunate rebirths in future lives and thereby protects us from the sufferings of lower rebirth. In particular, because it is performed with bodhichitta motivation, this practice is very powerful for purifying negative karma. It accumulates a vast collection of merit and creates the cause for us to attain the unsurpassed happiness of enlightenment.

	We first need to receive these precepts from a qualified Preceptor, and then we can take them on our own as often as we wish. Instructions on both these methods are included in this sadhana. If we wish to take the essence of this precious human life we should strive to engage in this practice as often as we can.]]></description>
      <dc:date>2011-05-15T05:30:04+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>About meditation</title>
      <link>http://nkt-irc-tharpaland.org/classes/about-meditation</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we will experience happiness; but if our mind is not peaceful, we will find it difficult to be happy, even if we are living in the very best conditions.

	If we train in meditation, our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we will experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually, we will be able to stay happy all the time, even in difficult circumstances. Find out more about the benefits of meditation.]]></description>
      <dc:date>2010-12-31T19:56:44+00:00</dc:date>
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