Being Tara: Transcending Fear through Song and Dance 2022

with Kristine McCutcheon

May 27 - 29, 2022

Date and Time Details: Arrive Friday May 27th between 3:00 p.m. Atlantic and 6:00 p.m. Atlantic (dinner is at 6:30). Depart Sunday, the 29th, at around 4 p.m. Atlantic

Location: Dorje Denma Ling

Address: 2280 Balmoral Rd, Tatamagouche, NS, B0K 1V0

Contact: Peggy Eyre
info@dorjedenmaling.com
902-657-9085

  • Drala Cabin: Double Occupancy (60/night) – CAD $279.00
  • Gyatso Lodge: Double Occupancy (60/night) – CAD $279.00
  • Wood Cabin: Single Occupancy – CAD $339.00
  • Wood Cabin: Double Occupancy – CAD $249.00
  • DDL Tent: Single Occupancy – CAD $239.00
  • DDL Tent: Couple's Occupancy – CAD $239.00
  • Live or Staying Locally – CAD $159.00
  • Lodge: Single Occupancy Room (110/night)* – CAD $419.00
  • Drala Cabin: Single Occupancy* – CAD $459.00

Tara is a Buddhist female deity of compassion. Meditating on Tara helps practitioners overcome their fears and anxieties and relate to ones world more fully. Although she arises in many colours, her most popular energies manifest as peaceful White Tara, who brings healing, long life and tranquillity; and the dynamic Green Tara, who overcomes obstacles, and protects from fears. We will be working with all colours.

The practice of Tara is for all of us — whatever stage of life. We will explore various ways of meditating with Tara — including song and dance — in order to go beyond the many faces of fear that confront us in daily life and open our hearts to others.

What to Expect

There will be periods of sitting and short discussions and periods of movement and  contemplation and singing. The program will be quite fluid with much variation. We will talk about how we understand and recognize our fears and how we work with  them in daily life. We will be using a Tara practice that is song and dance as taught  by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche.

Who can Attend?

Anyone can attend. Feel free to bring a friend.

  • People who are interested in deepening the connection between meditation and  meditation in action.
  • Especially welcome are those with beginners mind who are open to exploring  meditation in motion.
  • This is a Buddhist practice, based on Buddhist teachings. Ideally one has  entered that path by taking the Refuge vow. But that is not required for  participation.

What to Bring

Wear comfortable clothes and, if you want bring a flowing scarf. • We may well be outside a lot depending on the weather and Covid restrictions so  please bring layers.

All materials are included. Copies of songs and chants.

Tuition

Tuition: $119
Meals: $40
Accommodations: Additional. (See Registration Form for Details)

Useful Links

What to Bring & Expect at DDL
How to Get Here
Financial Aid Form

About the Leader

Kristine McCutcheon

Kristine McCutcheon has been meditating in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition for over 30 years including a three year retreat. Studying the dharma has led her to travel to Nepal and India and then back to Nova Scotia. Drawing on her background as a Montessori teacher, Kristine presents the dharma in a hands-on way, incorporating movement, […]

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