Calming the Mind - Joy of Living Level 1 (cTI-V-J1-251117)

About the Joy of Living Level 1

Meditation enables us to transform all experiences, even difficult emotions and painful thoughts, into sources of joy. The modern world has become fascinated with the practice of meditation. With all the hype and glossy images on magazine covers, it would be easy to think that meditation is about sitting in the right posture, using a special technique, or forcing the mind to be calm or relaxed all the time. But the real power of meditation isn’t in the method. It’s in shifting our perspective.

The key to this shift in perspective is awareness. In this 6 week workshop series we will learn to transform our experience by exploring sensations, thoughts, emotions, and even awareness itself as supports for meditation.

This program offers step-by-step instructions that will benefit those new to meditation and inspire those who have an existing practice. The schedule for this workshop includes video teachings by Mingyur Rinpoche, presentations by Tergar Guide Fionnuala Shenpen Daffy, as well as guided meditations and discussion. It is suitable for people of all faiths, as well as both beginning and experienced meditators.

When :

Monday evenings
7pm to 8.30pm UK/Ire/Portugal,
8pm to 9.30pm CET

Starting Monday November 17, 6 sessions until Monday December 22
Nov 17 & 24,
Dec 1, 8, 15, 22

Please plan to attend all six sessions. Sessions will not be recorded.

Cost :

Sponsorship fee - $180

Regular fee – $135

Reduced fee for those on a limited income (such as seniors and students) – $80

Special rate for those who have previously completed a Joy of Living 1 workshop, either in-person or online – $80

Please note that no one will be turned away for lack of funds. If the fees listed are challenge, please contact us at communityprograms@tergar.org and we will be happy to offer further discount.

Cancellation Policy:

Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance so we may have an accurate attendee list.

If you have any further questions please contact communityprograms@tergar.org.

Meet the Guide:

Fionnuala Shenpen Daffy

Fionnuala Shenpen Daffy has studied and practiced Buddhism since meeting her main teachers Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Mingyur Rinpoche in Kathmandu in 1999. She has received teachings from many other Nyingma and Kagyu masters and completed a traditional four-year retreat under Pema Wangyal Rinpoche in France.

Fionnuala lived in Nepal for fifteen years. From 2003–2005 she lived at Osel Ling Monastery, continued her studies of Tibetan language and Buddhist philosophy, and assisted the Gompa Manager Lama Tashi. She accompanied Tsoknyi Rinpoche on the trip to Nangchen Tibet that resulted in the documentary Blessings. From 2013–2020, at Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s request, she set up and ran a school at Tsoknyi Gechak Ling, Kathmandu. Keeping Buddhist ethics at the core she incorporated learner-centered teaching methods to create a high-quality educational experience for young nuns. In 2016 Fionnuala started a Tergar group in Boudha, Kathmandu, with friends, and she is now starting groups at home in Ireland.

Fionnuala lives in Mountshannon on the banks of Lough Derg and enjoys swimming, kayaking, and growing vegetables in the community garden.