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SUMMARY:Skymind in Germany - Resting in the Ground of Being: Buddhist Wisdom on Death and Dying (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:Contemplating death can be a doorway into profound freedom\, inviting us to meet the certainty of our impermanence as a teacher and tremendous opportunity for awakening. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis seminar explores death and dying through the lens of Tibetan Buddhism\, drawing particularly on the teachings of the great 11th century yogini Machig Labdrön. We will look at the many ways we habitually respond to death—avoidance\, anxiety\, fear—and learn how to shift into a fresh\, honest\, and inspired relationship with our own mortality. You’ll be invited to gently reflect on your own death: How do you wish to meet that moment? What state of mind do you want to cultivate when everything familiar falls away? In Machig’s wisdom tradition\, the view is that we can actually recognize and rest into the infinitely compassionate ground of being from which came\, which we have never left\, and which we will dissolve back into. Our practice then is to relax and surrender\, to rest the mind in openness\, ease\, presence\, kindness\, and curiosity both in our everyday life and in preparation for our death. This supportive retreat will include teachings and discussion\, guided contemplations\, and an introduction to the Skymind open awareness meditation. No previous meditation experience is necessary. \n\n\n\nLecture: Friday from 6 pm to 8 pm.Cost: 20 euros.Seminar: Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm\, Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm.Cost for seminar: 100 eurosplus Dana.
URL:https://skymind.us/event/skymind-in-germany-death-dying/
LOCATION:Süsterkirche\, Güsenstraße 22\, Bielefeld\, 33602\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Onsite Program
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SUMMARY:Skymind in Poland: THE COURAGE OF AN OPEN HEART – Buddhist Teachings in the Face of the Challenges of the Modern World
DESCRIPTION:In these uncertain times\, we often experience fear\, anxiety\, despair\, and a sense of helplessness. How can we find a deeper source of support? Where should we look for refuge? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe teachings of the Buddha arose as a direct response to the uncertainty and suffering we experience in human life. They remind us of our true nature\, which we can access and rest in as a source of peace\, connection\, and genuine liberation. Buddhist teachings invite us to recognize the ground of being—ultimate refuge—which permeates and embraces everything like the Great Mother in an all-encompassing embrace. \n\n\n\nDuring this course\, we will draw from the teachings of the great 11th-century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdrön\, who offers clear guidance on how to work with the mind and heart in order to recognize the primordial freedom that is our natural state. Through teachings\, contemplation\, and meditation\, we will practice accessing the spaciousness of the mind and the power of the heart. No previous experience is required. \n\n\n\nOpening Lecture & Book Signing\n\n\n\nThe course will begin with a lecture and a promotional meeting for the book Skymind on Monday 6 of July evening in Warsaw. The exact location of lecture will be announced soon. On Tuesday morning\, participants should travel to the course venue in Dłużew. \n\n\n\nIn Dłużew\, we will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday July 7 and conclude at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday\, ending with lunch. \n\n\n\nWhere:\n\n\n\nDłużew – Outdoor House of the Academy of Fine Arts in WarsawDłużew 40\, 05–332 Siennica\, Poland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\nThe course program includes morning and afternoon teaching sessions as well as guided practice sessions designed to help participants absorb and apply the instructions being shared. \n\n\n\nWho can attend?The course is open to everyone. \n\n\n\nSuggested donation for the teachings\n\n\n\nWe have tried to keep the cost of participation accessible to everyone\, which is why we offer several levels of suggested donation. By choosing a generous level\, you make it possible for someone who otherwise could not afford it to participate in the course—thereby creating a beneficial connection and merit. \n\n\n\nThe suggested donation for the teachings covers the cost of the Teacher’s stay\, including travel expenses\, venue rental\, printing of materials\, organizational costs\, and an offering for the Teacher. The donation does not include meals and accommodation. \n\n\n\n\nBasic: 650–849 PLN\n\n\n\nSupportive: 850–949 PLN\n\n\n\nGenerous: 950 PLN and above\n\n\n\n\nParticipants coming from countries where the primary currency is the euro or U.S. dollar are kindly asked to choose at least the supportive level of the suggested donation. \n\n\n\nThe cost of accommodation at the venue (two nights) and three meals per day is 432 PLN (gross). \n\n\n\nRegistrationRegistration is available through the form:https://forms.gle/kwqR9dL8Z4TxYsKA9 \n\n\n\nConfirmation of registration will be sent by email together with bank details for the advance payment of 320 PLN. The advance payment will confirm your participation\, after which you will receive a form to arrange accommodation and meals. \n\n\n\nSupport for those in needLack of financial resources should not be an obstacle to accessing the teachings. If you are experiencing financial difficulty\, please contact us and we will try to find a solution:poland.taramandala@gmail.com \n\n\n\nThe level of support will depend on the number of requests and the financial capacity of the Polish Tara Mandala Sangha. \n\n\n\nCombined Bios:\n\n\n\nPartners in life\, teaching\, and parenting\, Charlotte Rotterdam and Pieter Oosthuizen draw on decades of dedicated study and practice to share the rich teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and their application to modern life. They are senior teachers (Lopöns) at Tara Mandala Retreat Center\, founded by Lama Tsultrim Allione\, and offer retreats world-wide. They have also studied with Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche\, Lama Tharchin Rinpoche\, Lama Wangdu Rinpoche\, and Orgyen Khakhyab Lingpa Rinpoche\, among others. Raised in New York City\, Charlotte received a Masters in Theological Studies at Harvard Divinity School. She is faculty at Naropa University and directs the Center for the Advancement of Contemplative Education. \n\n\n\nPieter received his Law degree in his native South Africa. His love of people\, places\, and cultures has carried him around the globe. He has served in leadership roles at Naropa University and Tara Mandala\, and currently directs the Feeding your Demons Institute. Their recent book\, Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness (Shambhala\, 2026)\, highlights the nature of mind teachings of the 11th century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdrön and their application to modern life. Together they lead the Skymind Sangha from their home in Boulder\, Colorado (US)\, where they live with their two sons.
URL:https://skymind.us/event/skymind-in-poland-resting-in-the-natural-state/
LOCATION:Dłużew – Outdoor House of the Academy of Fine Arts\, Dłużew 40\, Siennica\, Mazowieckie\, 05–332\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Onsite Program
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SUMMARY:Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness in Frankfurt\, Germany (on-site + live online)
DESCRIPTION:Talk and Booksigning | Charlotte Rotterdam and Pieter Oosthuizen  \n\n\n\nSkymind is an invitation to rest into the wholeness of being. This may be likened to an experience of spaciousness\, expansiveness\, and also of radiance and loving warmth. These beautiful teachings\, drawn from the work of 11th century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdrön and the Mahamudra lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, come to life in our direct experience\, and can infuse our everyday with insight\, compassion and joy. They are reminders that we can actually dare to rest into our true\, brilliant nature\, just as we are. Join us for an evening of lecture\, discussion\, and practice\, as we highlight some gems of these teachings and their relevance in daily life.  The event includes a booksigning of the recently released book Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness / Secret Teachings from Machig Labrdön\, Tibet’s Great Wisdom Mother (Shambhala Publications). Language is English with German translation. \n\n\n\n(Registration deadline is two days in advance).  \n\n\n\n\n\nVenues
URL:https://skymind.us/event/skymind-tibethaus-booksigning/
LOCATION:Tibethaus\, Frankfurt\, Georg-Voigt-Straße 4\, Frankfurt am Main\, 60325\, Germany
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SUMMARY:Rest in the Natural State: A Meditation Intensive in Frankfurt\, Germany (on-site + live online)
DESCRIPTION:The instructions for coming to know our true nature can sound so very simple: “just rest” say the great Mahamudra teachings. What a relief\, what an inviting directive. But what does it mean to rest? What does it mean to relax “as we are”? This weekend we’ll explore Machig Labdron’s instructions on how to work with our minds and our hearts in order to glimpse the primordial ease which we are told is our natural state. For those with experience\, this weekend will offer a joyful deepening of your meditation practice; for those new to meditation\, the seminar offers an entry to the depth and beauty of meditative practice. Language is English with German translation.   \n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is one week in advance.  \n\n\n\nCost: €60 – €135 (EUR)
URL:https://skymind.us/event/rest-in-the-natural-state-a-meditation-intensive-on-site-live-online-frankfurt-germany/
LOCATION:Tibethaus\, Frankfurt\, Georg-Voigt-Straße 4\, Frankfurt am Main\, 60325\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Online Program,Onsite Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T180000
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SUMMARY:The Garrison Institute: Skymind – The Radical Path of Open Awareness: A Virtual Exploration (Free Online Event)
DESCRIPTION:Skymind is an invitation to recognize and rest into the brilliant wholeness of our being – spacious\, radiant\, loving. It is also a pathway to meet all that arises – however beautiful or terrible – with a vast mind and an open heart. \n\n\n\nThese potent teachings\, drawn from the work of 11th century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdrön and the Mahamudra lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, can inspire and support us within the intensity of modern life. \n\n\n\nJoin Charlotte and Pieter in conversation with Steve Varley\, Managing Director at the Garrison Institute\, for a virtual evening talk\, discussion\, and brief practice\, as they share some of the gems of their recently released book Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness (Shambhala Publications\, 2026). \n\n\n\nCharlotte and Pieter will also lead an in-person retreat on the subject October 28-31\, 2026. More information here.  \n\n\n\n***The Zoom link will be emailed within 24 hours of signing up*****\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Varley serves as the Managing Director at the Garrison Institute. In this role\, Steve is responsible for the comprehensive strategy and support of the Garrison Institute’s efforts to apply the wisdom developed from contemplative practice to modern problems\, with a special interest on the translation of individual practice to community\, organizational\, and systems-level problems.Steve’s previous experience includes leadership roles at prominent organizations such as National Public Radio (NPR) and the University of North Carolina. His leadership at UNC Pembroke resulted in record-breaking fundraising years and was defined by his orientation of service and partnership toward the local community and the Lumbee Tribe.Steve also served as President of the UNC Pembroke Foundation\, an independent organization with endowment management and fundraising responsibility\, where he oversaw millions of dollars in annual grantmaking for students with financial need.Previously\, Steve served as associate dean of advancement at Yale University\, completing a long term of service in health-related fundraising and global health initiatives. Prior to Yale\, he was the vice president of development at Gardner-Webb University\, where he spearheaded the Higher Ground capital campaign\, the university’s most successful fundraising effort in its history.
URL:https://skymind.us/event/the-garrison-institute-skymind-the-radical-path-of-open-awareness-a-virtual-exploration-free-online-event/
LOCATION:Online (through The Garrison Institute)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260728T183000
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SUMMARY:Book Signing: Boulder Bookstore
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte Rotterdam and Pieter Oosthuizen will speak about and sign their new book\, Skymind: The Radical Path of Open Awareness\, on Tuesday\, July 28th at 6:30pm\, at Boulder Bookstore. Tickets for this event are $5 (plus a small processing fee) and are available on Eventbrite HERE. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book: Amid life’s relentless challenges\, uncertainties\, and endless striving\, how do we find a sense of ease\, clarity\, and connection? Skymind offers a way to step back from life’s constant push and pull and discover the spaciousness and wholeness that has always been within you. Inspired by the revolutionary teachings of Machig Labdrön\, an 11th-century Tibetan yogini who pioneered a radical approach to inner freedom\, this book introduces Skymind meditation—a practice that helps you cultivate clarity\, compassion\, and resilience by resting in the sky-like nature of your mind. Through simple exercises\, contemplations\, and Machig’s powerful verses\, you’ll be guided to meet life’s challenges with courage and radical acceptance. These teachings invite you to embrace every part of your experience—even the emotions and thoughts you’d rather avoid—and discover the freedom that comes from including everything in your awareness. Whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner\, Skymind offers profound insights and practical tools to help you live with authenticity\, ease\, and a heart as vast as the sky. \n\n\n\nIMPORTANT TICKETING AND EVENT INFORMATION \n\n\n\n\nTickets are $5 (plus a small processing fee).\n\n\n\nA coupon good for $5 off a copy of Skymind*\,* or a purchase on the day of the event is included with your ticket. You will receive this coupon at the event.\n\n\n\nPlease note: our events are held on the second floor. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs\, contact events@boulderbookstore.com
URL:https://skymind.us/event/book-signing-boulder-bookstore/
LOCATION:Boulder Bookstore\, 1107 Pearl St\, Boulder\, Colorado\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Evening Talk,Event
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