Photo of Christopher's first retreat held in Dharamsala, in the foothills of the Himalayas, India in the Autumn of 1974
Christopher Titmuss
International Teaching Schedule
From August 2008 to August 2009
Dharma Retreats, Dharma Gatherings, Yatras (Pilgrimages), Dharma Talks and Inquiry
See www.dharmafacilitators.org for DFP dates for October 2008 in Totnes and Brighton for one day workshops open to all. See website for DFP residential programmes in Germany, Israel, Australia and New Zealand.
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Christopher's websites are:
www.insightmeditation.org (teachings, articles, practices)
www.livingdharma.info (do you need a Dharma Mentor?)
www.dharmafacilitators.org (programme for experienced meditators)
www.christophertitmuss.org (to order CD’s of teachings, inquiry etc)
www.christophertitmuss.org/blog (Christopher's Dharma blog)
www.bodhgayaretreats.org (information about Bodh Gaya /Sarnath programme in India)
www.dharmayatra.org (annual French pilgrimage. August 11-21, 2008, Foix, Toulose)
International Schedule of Christopher Titmuss
from August 2008 to August 2009
Dharma Retreats, Dharma Gatherings, Yatras (Pilgrimages), Dharma Facilitators Programme, Dharma Talks and Inquiry
INTERNATIONAL OVERVIEW
See below for dates, places, website addresses and e-mail contacts of centres organising the international schedule.
For comprehensive flight information, times and costs between two cities check out www.farechase.yahoo.com
For current exchange rates between two currencies, check out www.xe.com/ucc
AUGUST 2008 France and Germany
SEPTEMBER. London, England.
OCTOBER, 2008 Totnes and Brighton, England
NOVEMBER, 2008 Australia
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY. 2009 India. Tiruvannamalai, Bodh Gaya and Sarnath
MARCH, 2009 UK and Germany
APRIL 2009 Israel
May 2009 Germany
June 2009 England and Germany
July 2009 England
GERMANY
Wednesday evening August 27 to Sunday August 31, 2008
DHARMA GATHERING
Christopher, Tineke Osterloh, Nicole Stern
Come to the Gathering for four days or for the weekend. Listen to Dharma teachings and practices suitable for the West. Participate in groups led by teachers exploring daily life themes, engage in deep inquiry as well as meditation instructions and guided meditations. The Gathering is suitable for beginners and those experienced on retreats. Families are welcome. Participants can suggest the themes for many of groups. The Dharma will be offered in both German and English.
Pauenhof e.V.
Pauendyck 1
D - 47665 Sonsbeck Hamb (40 minutes from Düsseldorf)
Germany
Tel.
To register for the Dharma Gathering in Germany:
Tineke Osterloh info@klarheit-finden.de
Tineke’s website is www.klarheit-finden.de
Nicole’s website is www.nicolestern.de |
Friday September 26, 2008 7.30 – 9.30pm
THE YOGA OF TRANSFORMATION
Triyoga Primrose Hill
6 Erskine Road
Primrose Hill
London
NW3 3AJ
Tel:
www.triyoga.co.uk <http://www.triyoga.co.uk/>
info@triyoga.co.uk
Yoga is a wonderful discipline for heart, mind and body. The Yoga of posture belongs to the yoga of life that contributes directly to insight, transformation and awakening. Have we limited our understanding of yoga to a form, to a method, to diet and exercise? Total yoga includes ethics, renunciation, application of energy, stillness of mind, meditation, and realisation. The evening programme will explore our experience and understanding of yoga in all of its major features as pointed to in the early yoga discourses, and their practical application into our daily life. The programme will consist of a talk, meditation, reflection, sharing and inquiry with opportunity for practical questions.
Bogan House, Totnes
Totnes DFP is at Bogan House, opposite Civic Square, High Street, Totnes, Devon, England.
NON-RESIDENTIAL.
Totnes is exactly three hours on the train from Paddington station, London. Bogan House is a few minutes walk from the station.
Saturday October 4, 2008 10 am to 5 pm. Totnes.
DO YOU HAVE ANY KARMA TO WORK ON?
High Tibetan lamas, New Age speakers and Hollywood film stars often express confusing and sometimes distasteful views about karma. Some Western Buddhist teachers never engage in any serious exploration of karma. This workshop will explore the middle ground between crude generalisations about karma and resistance to reference to it. We will look at the influence of karma in our own lives, the way it bears fruit in the present and the steps necessary to dissolve its impact. The day will consist of a teaching that examines the meaning of karma, meditations and reflections on karma and an inquiry with Christopher. Experienced meditators and beginners are welcome. Open to all
Saturday October 11, 2008 10 a.m to 5 pm. Totnes
MAKING ENDS MEET. THE CHALLENGE OF SELF-EMPLOYMENT
Are you an artist, carpenter, gardener, masseur, therapist web designer or yoga teacher? Are you engaged in any livelihood that you would like to develop and expand? Are you considering moving into self employment? Are you running a small business that you wish to expand? In this one day workshop, we will share our experiences of self-employment or running a small business. We will explore practical ways to develop our range of clients, make new contacts and examine the potential for networking. The day will include a talk on the ethics and expansion of right livelihood, sharing of our experiences, small group discussion and finding practical steps to develop our income and services. We will also look at our relationship to work, money and peace of mind. All are welcome. Open to all.
Saturday October 18, 2008 10 am to 5pm at Bodhi Garden, Brighton.
DO YOU HAVE ANY KARMA TO WORK ON?
Course Description – see above
Bodhi Garden, Brighton.
7a Ship Street Gardens
Brighton BN1 1AJ
Sussex,
England
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Three minutes walk from the sea. Brighton is 20 minutes by train from Gatwick airport and Brighton is 50 minutes by train from Victoria station, London.
Sunday October 19, 2008 10 am to 5 pm at Bodhi Garden, Brighton
MAKING ENDS MEET. THE CHALLENGE OF SELF-EMPLOYMENT
Course Description - see above.
Australia
Friday November 7 at 6.00 p.m. until lunch time Wednesday, November 12, 2008
A RETREAT IN NSW, OZ ON MINDFULNESS, INSIGHT MEDITATION AND AWAKENING
Christopher and Radha Nicholson
at Gunundi, Ballina, NSW
Organisers: Judy Baderle jbaderle@bigpond.net.au
Tuesday November 18. Evening Talk. 7 pm to 9pm
Letting Go as an Act of Compassion
Cloudroom
147 Richmond Road
Morningside
Brisbane
Australia
We need to dig deep into ourselves to find the resources to make the necessary changes otherwise we get overwhelmed with stress and anxiety about small things and major events.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
ONE DAY WORKSHOP
For Australian Council of Insight Meditation Teachers
with Christopher at Yarrahapinni Rainforest, NSW
November 21 – 28, at 2 pm. 2008
DHARMA GATHERING
Christopher, Subhana, Radha, Patrick Kearney and several other Dharma teachers
Yarrahapinni Rainforest,
near Coffs Harbour,
NSW, Australia
Yarrahapinni Ecology Centre is situated on coastal rainforest.
Coffs Harbour is the nearest major airport and Macksville the nearest major town.
Contact: Will James wvjames@yahoo.com.au
Friday evening November 28 - Tuesday 2 December, 2008 until 2.00 p.m.
Christopher and Radha
INDIA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Our India programme will probably run through from November, 2009 until May 2009
Every month during this time, there are teachings and practices in very different environments all over India including Jaya, Gemma, Ajay, Sanghaseva and others.
See also www.opendharma.org
email opendharmainfo@yahoo.coma
email sangha_seva@yahoo.co.uk
Do come to India to join all or part of this extraordinary and truly unique six month programme, much of it run entirely on your donations (dana).
Our retreats in Bodh Gaya (started 1975) and the Dharma Gathering in Sarnath (started 1999) are run entirely on dana (donations) from participants.
TO REGISTER FOR BODH GAYA RETREATS
See www.bodhgayaretreats.org for more information on our programme for Bodh Gaya bodhgayamanagers@yahoo.com
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR NAME FOR BODH GAYA AND SARNATH BY E-MAIL.
INDIA
January 15 18.00 to January 22, 2009 12.00
1st DHARMA GATHERING IN TIRUVANNAMALAI
Five minutes walk from Sri Ramana Maharshi Ashram
Mountain Breeze Guest House
Tiruvannamalai
Tamil Nadu.
Christopher, Radha, Kailash and other teachers.
Contact : anicca@rocketmail.com
INDIA JANUARY/FEBRUARY, 2009
35TH ANNUAL DHARMA RETREAT IN BODH GAYA
January 17 - 27, 2009
BODH GAYA RETREATS
Martin Aylward and Yvonne Weier
Thai Monastery
Bodh Gaya, near Gaya, India
January 27 - February 6, 2009
BODH GAYA RETREATS
Christopher Titmuss, Radha Nicholson,
Thai Monastery
Bodh Gaya, near Gaya, India
February 9 - 19, 20009
11th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DHARMA GATHERING
Christopher, Radha, Zohar, Nathan, Kailash, Rafaket and other teachers.
Thai Monastery
Sarnath, near Varanasi, India
Come any day, leave any day. Dharma Gathering offered on donation.
No need to register. See also www.insightmeditation.org
We have printed a beautiful flyer with colour pix to promote Bodh Gaya and Sarnath.
Saturday March 7, 2009 10 pm to 6 pm.
Totnes
LOVE AND INTIMACY
What is a relationship – whether as a friend, relative, partner or employer? Our relationships can touch places of love, sharing and joy or hit a dark place of feeling misunderstood, unloved and unwanted.
Love without understanding ourselves or another is likely to end up with waves of discontent. Love with wisdom doesn’t trigger disappointment, guilt or ongoing resentment. It is an enormous challenge to stay true to Love, no matter what. In this workshop, we will include different kinds of love – romantic love, friendship, loving kindness, generosity and compassion. Handled well, love is a powerful force for healing and happiness for our humanity.
Sunday March 8. 2009. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Totnes
THE PATH OF AWAKENING
Many people have as a priority the maximisation of pleasure and the minimisation of pain. Others have expanded their values. Life is looked upon as a journey of exploration, an inquiry into being and doing and a path to profound realisation and awakening. What does all this mean for us in the course of our daily life? Where do all our thoughts come from? Do we have any spiritual experiences? If so, what are they? If not, why not? Some people have been on the path of awakening for years and are still struggling in so many areas. Others feel enormous benefits from the path, from the range of practices and way of life. Others intimate or claim to know the end of the path of awakening? In this workshop, we will explore features of the path, our relationship to them, and address the end of the path of awakening.
Sunday March 14, 2009 10 am to 6 pm
Bodhi Garden, Brighton.
DOES ANYTHING MATTER?
At times, our life seems swept along with daily circumstances – work, money, friends, love, social life, spiritual interests. Does anything really matter? If so, what matters? Are we living according to what matters? If we are not, what stops us? If, ultimately, nothing really matters, then how do feel about that? Are we relaxed about that or cynical? If we wish to make real changes in our life or our attitudes, what would they be? What matters can show itself through contentment or discontent. In this workshop, we will share our experiences in small groups, intimacy circles and inquiry. The workshop will keep to the practical level, not in terms of philosophical abstractions
Saturday March 15, 2009 10 am to 6 pm
Bodhi Garden, Brighton
THE POWER-LESSNESS OF NOW?
Contemporary spirituality and Buddhist practices put much emphasis on being here and now. Thoughts of the past and future are said to be unreal. Is this a wise view or a delusion? Have we identified with this view as if reality is the Now? What are the benefits to this standpoint? Is there anything naïve or irresponsible about it? Is the view substantial or insubstantial? In this workshop, we will explore and share our experiences of the Now through meditation, reflection and inquiry. Open to all.
DHARMA FACILITATORS PROGRAMME
to attend this course on Dharma exploration for those experienced with
inner work, please register first with the website,
or e-mail christopher@insightmeditation.org. Second course is in October, 2009 at Waldaus, Nickenich. Bonn
Thursday March 26 at 9 am to Sunday March 29, 2009 at 13.00
Pauenhof e.V.
D - 47665 Sonsbeck Hamb
Pauendyck 1
(40 minutes from Düsseldorf)
Germany
Tel. 0049-2835 / 44133
ISRAEL
Friday April 10 - Wednesday April 15, 2009 Regular course - for new comers and old students
Thursday April 16 – Tuesday April 21 Old Students' retreat.
April 17-18 City Gathering in Tel Aviv (with you giving talks in the evenings, Stephen stays in Ein Dor to cover for the retreat).
April 22-25 DFP.
Tovana, Post office box 23504, Tel aviv, 61234, Israel
Tel: 972- 54 – 5695931
GERMANY
Friday May 8 - Friday May 15, 2009
A DEEP SENSE OF PRESENCE
A SILENT RETREAT
with Christopher and Nicole Stern
translated into German
This classical Vipassana retreat will include comprehensive meditation instructions in Vipassana (Insight) meditation, a daily talk and regular one to one meetings with the teachers. The retreat offers the opportunity to go deeply into ourselves in a supportive and caring atmosphere. The retreat points to inner renewal, a deep sense of presence and the emptying of the mind for fresh perceptions and insights. Suitable for new and experienced meditators. The retreat will include regular one to one meetings with the teachers. Suitable for new and experienced meditators.
EINE TIEFE ERFAHRUNG VON PRÄSENZ
Schweigekurs
Englisch mit deutscher Uebersetzung
Dieses klassische Vipassana Retreat beinhaltet umfassende Meditationsanleitungen der Vipassana (Einsichts-) Meditation, einem taeglichen Vortrag und Einzelgespraechen mit den Lehrern. Das Retreat gibt die Moeglichkeit tief in eine unterstuetzende und fuersorgliche Atmosphaere einzutauchen. Es geht um innere Erneuerung, einem tiefen Gefuehl von Gegenwaertigkeit und dem “Entleeren” des Geistes fuer frische Sichtweisen und Einsichten. Geeignet fuer neue und erfahrene Praktizierende.
Zentrum for Buddhismus
Waldhaus am Lachersee
D 56643, Nickenich, Germany
Saturday June 13, 2009 10 am to 6 pm
Bodhi Garden, Brighton, Sussex, England
WHAT THE BUDDHA TAUGHT
In this one day workshop, we will look at some Pali texts of the Buddha’s teachings. The day will consist of pointing out some of the main discourses of the Buddha and how to squeeze the honey out of the texts. We will examine some of the key themes that the Buddha addressed. Participants will leave with some valuable tools to dig deeper into these ancient texts much loved for more than 2000 years. The Buddha’s teachings address both relative and ultimate. Suitable for those who have had exposure previously to Dharma practice.
Sunday June 14, 2009. 10 am to 6 pm
Bodhi Garden Brighton, England
WHAT AM I WILLING TO GIVE UP?
Life is given to us. In course of time, life will give us up. Yet we live as though life is made for us to take what we want from it. Human desire is having a destructive impact on the individual level since never experience a deep, inner contentment and at the global level. If the technological fix is not the answer, then what is? What are we willing to give up to live wisely, sanely, happily and freely? We will look into these important issues, share our concerns and perhaps be ready to make some real commitments at the end of the day.
ENGLAND, DEVON
Wednesday July 15 to Sunday July 19 2009
DHARMA DOME, BUDDHAFIELD FESTIVAL
DHARMA TEACHINGS, INQUIRY AND WORKSHOPS
Christopher Titmuss and co-teachers
The site address is:
The Gallops, Clayhidon, Nr Wellington, North Devon, England (roughly six miles south of Taunton and three miles from Wellington)
Around 3000 adults and children go to this festival with numerous workshops, one to one sessions for mind, body, spirit, plus music and dancing.
Must book in advance.
FRANCE
Thursday July 30 16.00 to 12 noon, Sunday August 9, 2009
9th ANNUAL YATRA (PILGRIMAGE) FOR 10 DAYS.
Christopher, Cristelle, Denis, Ian and other teachers.
Retreat will begin from Serres Sur Arget, 15 minutes from Foix, one hour by train south of Toulouse in south east France
Run on donations (dana).
To register, please send €50 or £35 or more to support initial costs or pay upon arrival.
For further information contact Muriel in France murielbansard@laposte.net