2008 Australian Dharma Facilitators Programme
28th March - 1st April Ballina (Gunundi)
25th - 29th July Ballina (Gunundi)
28th November - 2nd December Yarrahapinni (Stuart's Point, south of Coffs Harbour)
March / April 2009 (final dates and place to be advised)The programme aims to:
· Deepen one's understanding of the dharma through inquiry, meditation, interactive group processes, discussion and dharma talks;
· Promote group facilitation skills to apply to whatever sphere of life one is engaged in;
· Provide a supportive sangha (community) to deepen friendships, cultivate wisdom and enable insights to flourish;
· Present sutta study with the intention of transforming the sometimes complicated suttas into direct intuitive realisation;
· Encourage compassionate action based on profound wisdom and understanding.The Dharma Facilitators Programme was initially developed by Christopher Titmuss in the UK, Europe and Israel. Radha Nicholson and Christopher Titmuss have facilitated the first round of the programme (DFP1) in Australia in 2006/2007. The new series, DFP2, begins in March 2008. This will be facilitated by Radha Nicholson, assisted by Will James. Christopher Titmuss will be available to co-facilitate the third session of the new series. Participants are asked to attend a series of four programmes (each four days in length) within an eighteen month period. The first session is in March, the second in July and the third in December. At times there may also be guest presenters by invitation. Participants will be invited to explore specific readings and reflections between each session.
Places are limited and the minimum entry requirement for the programme is 2-3 years experience of meditation practice. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact Radha Nicholson, phone 02 6687-1762 or email radhanicholson&ozemail.com.au (replace & with @). Anyone who currently attends a programme with Christopher Titmuss in the United Kingdom, Europe, or Israel is also welcome to attend any of the programmes in Australia.
For further information please see www.dharmafacilitators.org. To download an application form (Word document) click here.
