Opening The Heart 4 - 9 March, 2025
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Opening The Heart 4 - 9 March, 2025
Opening The Heart
4 March to 9 March 2025
Led by: Ven Thubten Pema
“As we read or watch the news, it is only too evident that what the world needs is more kindness, more compassion, and more tolerance to counter the rise of fear and violence towards others. But how will “the world” develop these qualities if those of us who make up this world don’t play our part?
Buddhism encourages each one of us to take responsibility for cultivating inner peace and in this way influence our communities. How do we do this? By working on understanding our habitual ways of thinking and reacting, and working to replace our bad “mental habits” with kinder and wiser ones.
In this course, we will look at the harmful states of mind, such as selfishness and anger, which prevent us from becoming more caring and compassionate, we will discuss, practice meditations & other techniques to learn how to open our hearts and embody compassion in our lives and in all our actions.”
*The course will be taught in English only.
Details of the course
COURSE DATES: 4 - 9 March, 2025
COURSE TEACHER: Ven. Thubten Pema
FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM: US$ 140
What’s Included:
- Accommodation in a dormitory
- All meals
- A free book
Accommodation Options: Students have the option to upgrade to single, double, or triple rooms with private or shared facilities. These rooms are available at an additional charge. Please click here to view the daily rates for these room types. Add these charges to the Flat Course Fee based on your room preference. Room allocation is handled on a first-come, first-served basis and is confirmed upon arrival. We cannot guarantee your first choice of room.
Arrival and Check-In:
- Check-in Time: February 20, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (latest).
- First Session: 5:30 pm on February 20. Please ensure you arrive before this time.
Early Arrival and Late Departure: You may arrive one or two days early or stay one or two days after the course. Extra charges apply for these additional days. Please click here to check the costs. Reception is open from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; arrivals and departures should be scheduled within these hours.
Course Conclusion: The course ends on 9 March, with lunch.
Daily Schedule:
- Start Time: 6:45 am
- End Time: 9:00 pm
- Attendance at all sessions is compulsory. Silence is observed from 9:00 pm until after lunch the following day.
Course Discipline:
- Mobile phones and other internet-connectable devices must be checked in at reception for the duration of the course.
- Please adhere to our strict dress code, appropriate for a monastic environment.
For additional information on course discipline and dress code, please refer to our course guidelines.