Photo by Sunsook Park
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SUMMER SCHOOL IN FRANCE
8-12th August 2022
POETIC WEEK
At Eleusis, Central France - In person only
As last summer, a time for relaxed living in good company, sharing poems and other writings over brunch, Dharma discussions, going for walks, good conversation, community, communing with nature in the adjoining 35 acres of meadow and woodland where we hope, eventually, to establish the Oasis 2 Project. A chance to unwind in good company and tranquil surroundings well off the beaten track.
Full board: 30€ per day, lower rate if you stay longer.
13-14th August 2022
OBON: CELEBRATION OF FAMILY & ANCESTORS
At Eleusis, Central France - In person & Online
Obon, tamburo
Chiamo gli antenati
Apro le danze!
- Obon haiku by Angela Romani
This year Global Sangha will celebrate Obon on the second weekend of August, which is also full moon, so this will incorporate the August Upavastha. Some of the event will be online. A more full and comprehensive event will take place at Eleusis, including a visit to the nearby community at Oasis. Nambutsu; chanting; readings; meditation; offerings to the ancestors and spirits; odori dancing and other celebratory activities. In person participants may stay longer if they wish to have some time for relaxation and to enjoy the area.
Full board: 30€ per day
Online: 25€ for the event
15-20th August 2022
BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY SUMMER SCHOOL
At Eleusis, Central France - In person only
Of particular interest to those already on or hoping in the future to join the Buddhist Psychology Diploma Programme, but open to all who are interested, the Summer School will include seminars, workshops, experiential groups, demonstrations and discussions. There is no better way to deepen one's understanding and learn and refine skills. The event will be at David Brazier's house in France. Accommodation is limited so this will be a first come, first served, booking. This course is almost full.
Full board: 30€ per day
Book now:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/globalsangha/677962/Info: Jisshas <
jisshas@googlegroups.com>
Please note that Eleusis France has limited accommodation space: Eight people maximum including host. There is, however, plenty of outdoor space if you prefer to camp. Life here is simple and rustic.
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BUDDHIST PSYCHOTHERAPY
Liz Allmark: I feel that where Buddhist Psychology can be most influential and effective is in its approach to ego. Whereas traditional forms of therapy encourage development of the ego, Buddhist Psychology encouages a wider point of view which accompanies the client through a gentle journey to understand a broader horizon. This, in turn, goes beyod the ego demands and gently suggests a more holistic approach to life where the ego is not the centre of the universe. In looking at the conditions which have arisen in the client's life and gaining understanding and compassion in why the ego reacted in the way that it did and the ensuing habits which have formed, it is possible to see life through a larger lens which can encompass the whole of life and one's attitute to this. To me the fact that Buddhist Psychology brings a spiritual as well as a psychological approach to therapy is where it is most effective in being able to meet the client at all levels of being and therefore truly accompany a client on their therapeutic journed in whatever manner works best for them.
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ELEUSIS / OASIS NEWS
Annette Tamily Jung: Le printemps bat son plein à l'Oasis. Les iris autour du stoupa sont prêts à fleurir. Marie C. a finalisé le plan de sa maison et les travaux devraient commencer bientôt. Nous nous réjouissons de voir l'Oasis se développer et prospérer. Pour ceux et celles qui seraient intéressés, n'oubliez pas qu'un projet de deuxième Oasis est en cours ...