• RETREAT: Open the Heart & Still the Mind: The Joy of Heartfelt Presence

    Buddhist Retreat Centre Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    Dates: 28 March 2024 - 1 April 2024 or 28 March -  04 April 2024 This Easter long-weekend Open the Heart and Still the Mind Compassion Retreat with clinical psychologist Sue Cooper, is held in Noble Silence and is offered either as a … Read More

  • RETREAT: Embracing the Joys and the Sorrows

    Temenos Retreat Centre Corner of Bree and Voortrekker Streets, McGregor, Western Cape

    This Autumn weekend retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners and is held in a nurturing and containing atmosphere of contemplative silence. We will focus on the cultivation of life-affirming qualities of mind and heart which support … Read More

  • RETREAT: Deepening the Compassionate Heart

    Mont Fleur Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

    This long-weekend Winter Compassion Retreat is held in ennobling silence at the beautiful and nurturing venue of Mont Fleur, nestled in the mountains near Stellenbosch. We will explore and cultivate ways to deepen the compassionate heart, so that we can … Read More

  • RETREAT: Rest & Replenish with Compassionate Awareness

    Mont Fleur Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

    This Winter Overnight retreat will be held on Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 July in the very nurturing and beautiful environment of Mont Fleur, nestled in the mountains near Stellenbosch and begins at 9 for 9:30am, ending on Sunday at … Read More

  • RETREAT: Cultivating a Compassionate and Joyful Heart

    Emoyeni Retreat Centre Magaliesberg Mountains,, North West Province,, South Africa

    This long-weekend Open the Heart & Still the Mind Compassion Retreat is held in containing Noble Silence and is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Inspired by the wisdom teachings of the Dharma and an integration of Buddhist and western psychology, we … Read More

  • RETREAT: Courageous and Joyful New Beginnings

    Mont Fleur Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

    This early Spring retreat is now offered as a full weekend retreat from 5pm on Friday 6 Sept or as an overnight retreat from Saturday 7 Sept @ 9am, ending on Sunday 8 Sept @ 2pm and will be held … Read More

  • RETREAT: Compassionate Listening & Joyful Presence on the Sacred Mountain (Hybrid In-person/Online)

    Dharmagiri Sacred Mountain Retreat near Underberg, Southern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    This week-long Spring retreat is held in ennobling silence at the foot of the beautiful Mvuleni Bamboo Mountain in the Southern Drakensberg. Inspired by the wisdom teachings of the Dharma and of Buddhist and western psychology, we will cultivate mindfulness … Read More

  • RETREAT: From Courageous & Joyful Presence to Wise Action

    Temenos Retreat Centre Corner of Bree and Voortrekker Streets, McGregor, Western Cape

    This silent weekend retreat will explore ways in which we can discover the courage within ourselves to live wholeheartedly and authentically. Through the emotional containment of silence and meditation, we will ground ourselves more fully and open-heartedly in the present … Read More

  • RETREAT: Finding a Safe and Joyful Home Within

    Mont Fleur Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

    This "Open the Heart and Still the Mind" silent retreat is now offered either as an overnight retreat starting at  9am for 9:30am on 7 December - 2pm on Sunday 8 December or as a two night retreat starting at 6pm … Read More

  • RETREAT: Ending the Year with Compassion, Wisdom & Joy

    Mont Fleur Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

    This annual, end of year “Open the Heart and Still the Mind” 6 night silent retreat takes place this year at the beautiful Mont Fleur retreat venue, nestled in the mountains near Stellenbosch and is an integration of Buddhist wisdom and practices … Read More

  • RETREAT: Welcoming the New Year with Kindness, Compassion & Appreciative Joy

    Mont Fleur Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

    This "Open the Heart and Still the Mind" silent overnight retreat will be held in the very nurturing and beautiful environment of Mont Fleur, nestled in the mountains near Stellenbosch. It is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners and provides … Read More

  • RETREAT: Finding Our Still Centre: Create a Safe & Nourishing Home Within

    Mont Fleur Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

    In this nourishing, silent weekend retreat we will cultivate courage, compassion and trust within ourselves so that we can find our still centre, from which  we can live wholeheartedly, wisely and authentically, creating a safe and gentle home within. Suitable … Read More

  • RETREAT: Open the Heart & Still the Mind: Infusing Mindfulness with Metta & Compassionate Wisdom

    Emoyeni Retreat Centre Magaliesberg Mountains,, North West Province,, South Africa

    This long-weekend Open the Heart & Still the Mind Compassion Retreat is held in containing & replenishing Noble Silence and is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Inspired by the wisdom teachings of the Dharma and an integration of Buddhist and western … Read More

  • RETREAT: Open the Heart & Still the Mind: Embracing the Joys & the Sorrows

    Temenos Retreat Centre Corner of Bree and Voortrekker Streets, McGregor, Western Cape

    This Autumn weekend retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners and is held in a nurturing and containing atmosphere of contemplative silence. To help us navigate this season of change, we will focus on the cultivation of … Read More