Contacts and Events 2020
Worldwide Contacts: Europe, Russia and USA
Ireland:
- Jonathan O'Donovan, Dublin, jodonova@gmail.com
- Luke Reardon, Dublin Ireland/Toulon France. blueluke7@gmail.com
UK:
- Gwen Hollis, Birmingham UK, drgwenhollis@hotmail.com
- James Ferguson, Birmingham UK, james.ferguson@fineartpictureframing.co.uk
- Lucy, Leeds UK, lucykerrell3@gmail.com
Finland:
- Helena Alhback, Helsinki, helena.ahlback@gmail.com
- Tiia Lämsä, Oulu, lamsa.tiia@gmail.com
- Tomi Lehtonen, Tampere Finland, tomi.k.lehtonen@gmail.com
Lithuania:
- Manus Boyle Tobin. Merkine, Lithuania, manus.boyletobin@gmail.com
Norway:
- Oskar Melkeraaen Aas, Oslo Norway, oskaraas123@outlook.com,
Sweden:
- Robert Andersson, Stockholm Sweden, robert.nils.andersson@gmail.com
Russia:
- Maksim Neko, Moscow, Russia, koneko-sama@yandex.ru
Switzerland:
- Urs 'Ugi' Müller, Sursee Switzerland, ugi@leerpunkt.ch
USA:
- Trevor Beach Baton Rouge, LA, USA, beach.trevor.tb@gmail.com
- Matthew Horn Boulder, CO, USA, hornm75@gmail.com
Events 2020
For the time being, all events are held on Zoom over internet. Please visit our Facebook page for all upcoming retreats, empowerments and other events.
All are welcome to join. City Retreats are non-residential. Send email for more information.
Webcasts
Teacher: Lama Karl
Time: Sunday 1st of November 2020, 4-6 pm, UK time zone
Fee: 50-100€
Place: Zoom group video Register through email: team@openheart.group
Teacher: Lama Karl
Time: Sunday 13th of December 2020, 4-6 pm, UK time zone
Fee: 50-100€
Place: Zoom group video
Register through email: team@openheart.group
January
United Kingdom: Rainbow Body Yoga Level 1 Weekend Course: Sat 25th- Sun 26th January 2020
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Place: Birmingham Meditation Centre, 65 Linden Road, Smethwick B664DZ
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Teacher: Lama Karl
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Fee: 100-200 GBP (sliding scale). Students and unemployed: 80 GBP. If you cannot afford these prices, negotiate a suitable fee with the organiser. No one is turned away due to lack of funds. We ask for a deposit of £50 to be paid upon registration.
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Info and registration: Monica Nilsen, team@openheart.group
February
Finland: Private Retreat, Invitation Only: Mon 3rd - Thu 6th February 2020
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Place: Lohja, Sammatti
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Teacher: Kim Rinpoche
Ireland: Dublin City Retreat: Fri 14th - Sun 16th February 2020 (+ Post-Retreat Mon 17th - Tue 18th Feb, Invitation Only)
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Place (changed): ST. MARY'S PRIORY, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24, Ireland.
http://www.stmarys-tallaght.ie/site/
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Teacher: Kim Rinpoche
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Fee: 120 - 220 EUR (sliding scale). If you cannot afford these prices, negotiate a suitable fee with the organiser. No one is turned away due to lack of funds.
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Info and registration: Shane O’Donovan, shaneod52@gmail.com
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Accommodation: Non-residentials can ask accommodation at the homes of local sangha members. Please request this well in advance as there is limited availability.
Finland: Master Mindfulness Instructor Course (Invitation only)
March
Finland: Helsinki: Fri 6th - Sun 8th March 2020
- Theme: How to Attain Buddhahood in This Life
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Place: Siilitie, Helsinki
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Teacher: Kim Rinpoche
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Fee: To be announced. If you can't afford these prices, negotiate a suitable fee with the organiser. No one is turned away due to lack of funds.
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Info and registration: Helena Ahlbäck, pemakobuddhistsangha@gmail.com
Spain: Alicante: Mon 9th - Wed 18th March 2020, Invitation Only
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Place: Torrevieja
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Teacher: Kim Rinpoche
United Kingdom: Rainbow Body Yoga Level 1 Weekend Course: Sat 21st- Sun 22nd March 2020
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Place: Birmingham Meditation Centre, 65 Linden Road, Smethwick B664DZ
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Teacher: Lama Karl
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Fee: 100-200 GBP (sliding scale). Students and unemployed: 80 GBP. If you cannot afford these prices, negotiate a suitable fee with the organiser. No one is turned away due to lack of funds. We ask for a deposit of £50 to be paid upon registration.
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Info and registration: Monica Nilsen, team@openheart.group
April
Online Course at Zoom: Guru Rinpoche's Vajra Yoga
Time: 4th and 5th of April 2020
Click the title for details.
Online: Pemako Buddhist Spring Retreat: Fri 17th - Tue 21st April 2020
United Kingdom: Two-Part Formula for Awakening Weekend Intensive Birmingham Sat 25th – Sun 26th April
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Place: Birmingham Meditation Centre, 65 Linden Road, Smethwick B664DZ
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Teacher: Lama Karl
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Fee: 100-200 GBP (sliding scale). Students and unemployed: 80 GBP. If you cannot afford these prices, negotiate a suitable fee with the organiser. No one is turned away due to lack of funds. We ask for a deposit of £50 to be paid upon registration.
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Info and registration: Monica Nilsen, team@openheart.group
May
Internet: Birmingham City Retreat, Fri 8th - Sun 10th May 2020
- Theme: How to Attain Buddhahood in This Life
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Place: Zoom Video Conference
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Teacher: Kim Rinpoche
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Fee: 120-220 GBP (sliding scale). If you cannot afford these prices, negotiate a suitable fee with the organiser. No one is turned away due to lack of funds.
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Info and registration: Monica Nilsen, team@openheart.group
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Accommodation: Non-residentials can ask accommodation at the homes of local sangha members. Please request this well in advance as there is limited availability.
United Kingdom: Rainbow Body Yoga Level 1 Weekend Course, Sat 23rd- Sun 24th May 2020
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Place: Birmingham Meditation Centre, 65 Linden Road, Smethwick B664DZ
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Teacher: Lama Karl
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Fee: 100-200 GBP (sliding scale). Students and unemployed: 80 GBP. If you cannot afford these prices, negotiate a suitable fee with the organiser. No one is turned away due to lack of funds. We ask for a deposit of £50 to be paid upon registration.
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Info and registration: Monica Nilsen, team@openheart.group
Finland: Master Mindfulness Instructor Course (Invitation Only)
June
United Kingdom: Two-Part Formula for Awakening Weekend Intensive Birmingham, Sat 6th – Sun 7th June 2020
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Place: Birmingham Meditation Centre, 65 Linden Road, Smethwick B664DZ
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Teacher: Lama Karl
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Fee: 100-200 GBP (sliding scale). Students and unemployed: 80 GBP. If you cannot afford these prices, negotiate a suitable fee with the organiser. No one is turned away due to lack of funds. We ask for a deposit of £50 to be paid upon registration.
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Info and registration: Monica Nilsen, team@openheart.group
Zoom Live Video: Pemako Buddhist Weekend Retreat: Fri 12th - Sun 14th June
- Theme: How to Attain Buddhahood in This Life
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Place: Zoom Live Video, click for info.
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Teacher: Kim Rinpoche
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Info and registration: Helena Ahlbäck, pemakobuddhistsangha@gmail.com
July
Internet: Pemako Buddhist Summer Retreat (Residential): Sat 18th - Sat 25th July 2020
August
Finland: Master Mindfulness Instructor Course
September
Zoom: City Retreat Fri 4th - Sun 6th September 2020
- Theme: How to Attain Buddhahood in This Life
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Place: Zoom video
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Teacher: Kim Rinpoche
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Fee: 120-220 GBP (sliding scale). If you cannot afford these prices, negotiate a suitable fee with the organiser. No one is turned away due to lack of funds.
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Info and registration: Monica Nilsen, team@openheart.group
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Accommodation: Non-residentials can ask accommodation at the homes of local sangha members. Please request this well in advance as there is limited availability.
October
United Kingdom: Two-Part Formula for Awakening Weekend Intensive Birmingham, Sat 10th – Sun 11th October 2020
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Place: Birmingham Meditation Centre, 65 Linden Road, Smethwick B664DZ
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Teacher: Lama Karl
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Fee: 100-200 GBP (sliding scale). Students and unemployed: 80 GBP. If you cannot afford these prices, negotiate a suitable fee with the organiser. No one is turned away due to lack of funds. We ask for a deposit of £50 to be paid upon registration.
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Info and registration: Monica Nilsen, team@openheart.group
Ireland: Pemako Buddhist Autumn Retreat (Residential): Fri 16th - Tue 20th October
- Theme: How to Attain Buddhahood in This Life
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Place: Monalea Barn, Wexford, Ireland
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Teacher: Kim Rinpoche
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Fee: 330 EUR if deposit is paid by 1st of September. EUR 360 if deposit is paid after 1st of September. Incl. accommodation, food and teachings. If you can't afford these prices, negotiate a suitable fee with the organiser. No one is turned away due to lack of funds. Fee to be paid 2 weeks before the retreat. No refund is available after this point.
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Info and registration: Shane O’Donovan, shaneod52@gmail.com
November
Nowember Retreat at Zoom Video: Fri 13th - Sun 15th
and added Mon 16th-Tue 17th November 2020
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TOPIC: Tantric Buddhism in the 21st Century West
TEACHER: Kim Rinpoche
Our Nowember Weekend Retreat will be held online through Zoom video call. The standard retreat is from Friday to Sunday. Two additional days has been added for those who want to practice two more days. As usual, we will practice Rainbow Body Yoga, dzogchen atiyoga, tantric guru yoga and have open discussions. Click here for Facebook event including all info and Zoom link.
December
Finland: Master Mindfulness Instructor Course (Invitation Only)
Pemako Buddhist Winter Retreat Via Zoom Video:
7 days: Sun 27th December - Sun 3rd January 2021
+ Optional Extra 3 days: Mon 4th January - Wed 6th January 2021
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