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Workshops in 2008

Introduction to Core Process Psychotherapy

(Buddhist Psychotherapy)

Date: Sunday, 16 March 2008
Venue: Washitsu (Tatami Room) on the 8th Floor of the Shakai Kyouiku Kan at the Meguro Kuyakusho Kumin Center (10-min walk from JR Meguro Station)
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Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Cheryl Allen, Karuna Institute
Details: One-day introductory workshop to Core Process Psychotherapy, a form of Buddhist-informed contemplative psychospiritual psychotherapy developed by Maura and Franklyn Sills of the Karuna Institute. In addition to a talk and discussion on what Core Process Psychotherapy is, explorations will include Kum Nye meditation and experiential practice.
Fee: 15,000 yen
No. of participants: Limited to 20 people
Language: English, with Japanese interpretation
Downloads: Flyer with workshop details (PDF file)

4-day Silent Kum Nye Meditation Retreat

Date: 20 - 23 March 2008 (Thursday to Sunday)
Venue: Lakeland Hotel MIZUNOSATO in Kawaguchiko
Time: Thursday afternoon to Sunday afternoon
Instructor: Cheryl Allen, Karuna Institute
Details:

Kum Nye is based on ancient Tibetan practices for relaxation and revitalization of the body, mind and spirit brought to the west by Tarthang Tulku. It is a deep embodied awareness practice using meditation, breath, movement and sound practices. These practices work with releasing blocks and tensions physically, energetically, psychologically and emotionally in our systems so we can reconnect with our inherent health, vitality and energy.

★ Note: This retreat is held in complete silence except for instructions on Kum Nye movements and the evening talks. The group enters Noble Silence on Thursday (March 20) evening and resumes verbal communication on Sunday (March 23) afternoon.

Fee: 80,000 yen
No. of participants: Limited to 15 people
Language: English, with Japanese interpretation
Downloads: Flyer with workshop details (PDF file)

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Maura Sills,
Karuna Institute