Here is the Teaching Schedule, Residential and Zoom in five time zones from October 2022 to October 2023.
Christopher Titmuss
E News October 2022
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Who will you listen to when they declare, they swirl all round you;
they always know best, and then try changing you,
so then beware upon those judges whim to fix your fate,
as though they can offer real security,
and then deceive you with maturity
Poems from the Edge of Time by Christopher Titmuss
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Dear Friends,
Welcome to every one of our 7300 subscribers of the current issue of the Christopher e-News. This issue contains Zoom, Residential and Non-Residential Teachings from October 2022 until October 2023, We post the e-News with the Schedule about once every two months.
Teaching of a Final Yatra (Pilgrimage) in August 2022
Venerable Ajahn Dhammadharo, my Vipassana teacher, regularly selected monks and nuns in his monastery, Wat Chai Na, Nakornsridhammaraj, southern Thailand, to join him on a Yatra for several days and longer. We slept under our mosquito net hanging down from our wooden umbrella with a thin piece of rope on a hook on top of the umbrella looped over a branch of a tree.
Villages came to feed us in the morning not long after dawn. Ajahn and others gave teachings to monks, nuns and villagers in the evening surrounded by small lamps. Wonderful days in the sub-tropical rainforests and tracks in open countryside.
A Sudden Inspiration
In 1976, while making the 16-kilometre Yatra at dawn circling Ramana Maharshi Ashram and the high hill of Arunachala, I had a sudden inspiration to lead Yatras in England. Upon returning to England from the East in May 1977, Christina and I made a Yatra of around 200 kilometres from Croydon to Glastonbury over 10 days, where we met Dharma friends, who had attended my retreats in India.
I have led or co-led 30 Yatras or more in the past four decades in England, Wales, France, Germany and elsewhere.
In August 2022, I co-led with Ulla the 10-day Yatra in Germany. Last month, I decided to make it my last Yatra.
Next April 2023, I am 79 – starting my 80th year. Heat waves, vitiligo (ongoing loss of skin pigmentation) and demands on the body encouraged the decision.
I have immensely appreciated the Yatras, the glorious nature, joys and the facing of the challenge of the dramas on Yatra. I loved time with the Sangha engaged in our eco-pilgrimages, as well as the dedication of my co-teachers and collective co-operation of many people.
The Yatras will continue in different parts of the world
www.dharmayatraworldwide.org
Love
Christopher
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INTERNATIONAL TEACHING SCHEDULE FROM
OCTOBER 2022 TO OCTOBER 2023. CENTRES AND ZOOM
I invite donations at the end of the retreat to support the ongoing teaching and daily life living costs.
No charge is made for the teachings. Residential retreats payment covers cost of teacher’s travel.
CALENDAR FOR 2022 – 2023 – so far
2022
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER Wise Lotus Centre, UK.
OCTOBER Zoom. Waldhaus, Germany (2)
NOVEMBER Zoom. Pauenhof MTTC.
DECEMBER. Zoom. Australia.
2023
APRIL. Residential. Waldhaus Zentrum, near Andernach, Germany.
JULY. Seminarhaus Engl, near Munich.
Late JULY. Waldhaus Zentrum. Two retreats
OCTOBER. WaldhauS Zentrum, near Andernach, Germany. Two retreats.
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ZOOM MEETINGS
Manager will provide times for Zoom meetings in your time zone as well as Zoom link
ZOOM. BUDDHA STUDY GUIDE (BSG).
THE BUDDHA’S TEACHINGS FOR DAILY LIFE
New Online Course over six months: February 2023 – July 2023
1st Saturday and 3rd Saturday of every month offering a single 90 minute session for the day.
CET. 8 am -9.30 am (time zones suitable for India, Israel, UK, Australia etc)
Theme. Five Powers of Mind starting with overview.
Five Powers of Mind are Trust, Energy, Mindfulness, Concentration/Unification of Mind and Wisdom
Christopher will teach on the 1st Saturday and Suchitra on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
Format: Meditation. Interactive Discussion. Application.
Registration
Email to: Suchitra Shenoy
s.shenoy@gmail.com
There is no registration fee. Course runs on dana (donations).
Course will provide a free PDF of the 73-page Buddha Study Guide.
Sangha Live
Christopher
Sunday February 5 2023. 20.00 – 21.30 (CET)
30 mins Guided Meditation.30 mins Talk. 30 Mins Q and A.
www.sangha.live
On Donation.
Theme to be announced.
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ZOOM ISRAEL MINDFUL SPACE
With Christopher
Dates and Theme to be Announced.
6.45 am – 7.45 am CET. Talk and Guided Meditation
13.00 -14.00 CET. Talk. Q and A. and Guided Meditation
16.00-17.00 CET. Discussion Groups (without a teacher)
20.00 – 21.00 Israel 19.00 – 20.00 CET. Talk Q and A.
https://todaabria.mindfulspace.co.il/christopher-titmuss/
support@mindfulspaceilhelp.freshdesk.com
ZOOM AUSTRALIA
Mindfulness. Insight Meditation. Freeing up the Heart-Mind.
With Christopher
Sunday 4 December to Tuesday 6 December 2022.
23.00 – 24.00 CET. Saturday, Sunday, Monday
6.30 am – 7.30 am CET. Sunday to Tuesday
12 noon – 13.00 CET. Sunday to Tuesday
It is a little inconvenient with time zone if we live in another part of the world.
You are invited to attend as many zoom sessions as you can.
The days will consist of three 60-minute Zoom meeting per day including talks, comprehensive instructions, guided meditations, questions/answers and sharing. We will encourage specific mindfulness/meditation practices at home, work and elsewhere.
To Register: seedsoccupationaltherapy@gmail.com
Nisha in Australia is our manager. Nisha will send you the Zoom login link and Australia time.
There is no registration fee.
Do join. A single point can change a life.
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MINDFULNESS/INSIGHT MEDITATION RETREATS
Waldhaus Buddhist Zentrum
With Christopher
18 October – 23 October 2022
23 October – 28 October 2022
Zentrum for Buddhismus
One hour by train from Bonn/Cologne
Am Laacher See56643,
Nickenich, Germany+49 2636 3344
Nearest railway station: Andernach
To Register: https://buddhismus-im-westen.de/
E-mail: info@buddhismus-im-westen.deMINDFULNESS/INSIGHT MEDITATION RETREAT
Waldhaus Buddhist Zentrum
With Christopher. Assistant teacher: Tina Degen
Friday 21 April – Friday 28 April 2023.
Zentrum for Buddhismus
One hour by train from Bonn/Cologne
Am Laacher See 56643,
Nickenich, Germany+49 2636 3344
Nearest railway station: Andernach
To Register: https://buddhismus-im-westen.de/
E-mail: info@buddhismus-im-westen.de
GERMANY. NEAR MUNICH
Mindfulness/Insight Meditation/Liberation Retreat
Seminarhaus Engl (see photo above)
With Christopher
30 June to 6 July 2023
Seminarhaus Engl e.V.(one hour from Munich)
Engl 1. Phone +49-(0)8728-616
84339 Unterdietfurt, Germany
www.seminarhaus-engl.de
Email: info@seminarhaus-engl.de
The retreats consist of comprehensive mindfulness/meditation instructions in sitting, walking, standing/reclining, inter-views with myself, inquiry, questions and answers, and a daily talk. Silence is a major feature of these retreats. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators.
DEVELOPING THE POWER OF HEART AND MIND
with Christopher
Waldhaus Buddhist Zentrum
Two retreats back-to-back
Monday 31 July – 4 August lunch
Friday 4 – Wednesday 9 August 2023
Power emerges from unification of our whole being, focussing on a priority and engaging in a level of boldness.
The Buddha referred to four areas to develop inner power – awareness, meditation, energy and reflection.
We apply our power to ethics, love, action and wisdom. Our inner power supports ourselves and the wellbeing of others.
The retreats consist of comprehensive mindfulness/meditation instructions in sitting, walking, standing/reclining, inter-views with myself, inquiry, questions and answers, and a daily talk.
Silence is a major feature of these retreats.
Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators. Translation of basic instructions/talks/if required.
Zentrum for Buddhismus
One hour by train from Bonn/Cologne
Am Laacher See 56643,
Nickenich, Germany+49 2636 3344
Nearest railway station: Andernach
To Register: https://buddhismus-im-westen.de/
E-mail: info@buddhismus-im-westen.de
Do come. All are welcome.
MINDFULNESS/INSIGHT MEDITATION RETREATS
Waldhaus Buddhist Zentrum
With Christopher
1. Tuesday 17 October – Sunday 22 October 2023
2. Sunday 22 October – Friday 27 October 2023
Two retreats back-to-back.
Zentrum for Buddhismus
One hour by train from Bonn/Cologne
Am Laacher See56643,
Nickenich, Germany+49 2636 3344
Nearest railway station: Andernach
To Register: https://buddhismus-im-westen.de/
E-mail: info@buddhismus-im-westen.de
Do come.
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NON-RESIDENTIAL COURSES
DAYTIME TEACHING IN CENTRE, HERTS, ENGLAND
How to Teach Mindfulness to Children for Parents/Guardians/Schoolteachers
With Christopher and Nshorna
We deliver four days in person training followed by 8 weeks of online training via Zoom.
Participants gain skills and knowledge to offer mindfulness to children in a creative, supportive, and nurturing way.
The students will then deliver a 6-week course to children on their own as part of their training before they finish the course.
Nshorna and Christopher are a father and daughter team.
Our next course will start May/June 2023 at The Wise Lotus Centre and on Zoom
Email. support@thewiselotus.com
www.thewiselotus.com
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The Wise Lotus Centre
9 Howard Park Corner
Letchworth Garden City
Herts SG6 1PQ
England
Do join our classes and courses, 35 minutes on the train north from Kings Cross station in central London, UK and 30 minutes from Luton Airport.
The programme includes mindfulness, meditation, yoga, holistic therapies, self-care, public talks, classes for families, children and businesses.
Nshorna teaches mindfulness and other classes/workshops for adults and children in the Centre. She sells a range of wellbeing items and beautiful gift sets on Etsy and in her shop. Every package is plastic-free as much as possible and includes a mindfulness practise leaflet. www.thelittleshopofmindfulness.com.
For further information on course and classes at the Centre and Zoom:
support@thewiselotus.com
www.thewiselotus.com
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NEW FACEBOOK GROUP:
CHRISTOPHER TITMUSS TEACHINGS
Do join our Facebook Group page with the name, Christopher Titmuss Teachings, which started in July 2022.
We have around 750 Members so far.
I raise a weekly question for Members to respond to and invitation to send their response in Comments.
After a few days, I give an overall response to Comments of members.
This week’s question: Question 11. What is the ‘ego?’ E.g. We might say. ‘That’s your ego talking’ or ‘My ego got in the way.”
Short Dharma teachings are also posted on this Facebook page.
Please click here to join this Facebook Group. I also intend to send out invites through Facebook Friends.
I am keen for the participants in the Group Page to have a voice.
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DONATIONS FOR CHRISTOPHER
Different Ways to offer donations(dana) to support Christopher
https://www.christophertitmuss.net/donations.
• You can make donations via your PAYPAL, STRIPE or Credit/Debit Card
• You do not need a PAYPAL account.
Inspired by his years as a Buddhist monk (1970-1976) Christopher depends upon donations rather than charge for teachings. Christopher only teaches in centres where he considers the daily rate affordable.
You can also make a bank transfer to my bank account in Devon, England. I will email you my bank details.
christopher@insightmeditation.org
Thank you for your kind support.
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TO RESPOND
Teachers, managers, directors of centres, organisers and staff connected with our programmes, residential and Zoom, offer a service. This principle applies before the programme we offer, during the event and after. A small team of people often give support to a large group. If you feel concern on any matter with any of our responses to you, before, during or after an event, please email us. Where and when? What was written? What was said? What happened? A manager or teacher will address your concern and get back to you or you can contact the centre.
Do join one or more of our programmes.
THANK YOU.
LOVE
CHRISTOPHER
www.christophertitmuss.net
christopher@insightmeditation.org
Christopher Titmuss, a senior Dharma teacher in the West, offers residential retreats and leads Zoom meetings in five time zones. He is a former Buddhist monk. His teachings focus on insight meditation (vipassana), the expansive heart and enquiry into emptiness/liberation. Poet, social critic and blogger, he is the author of more than 20 books including Light on Enlightenment and Ten Years and Ten Days, a memoir of his years in the East. He is the founder of Mindfulness Teacher Training Course. More than 1000 of his talks are freely available online. Christopher lives in Totnes, Devon, England. www.mindfulnesstrainingcourse.org
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