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Walking the Dharma Path with Buddhism & Nonviolence Communication (NVC) - A Workshop Co-facilitated by Reena Ginwala & Tejal Shah, Deer Park Institute, Bir, HP, India, 20 – 26 August, 2023
This workshop will explore the philosophy and practices of Buddhism & Nonviolent Communication to elevate our personal and collective well-being.

* Do you wish to show up in your life as an authentic, vulnerable & compassionate person?
* Do you wish to take responsibility for the times you show up in ways that you do not enjoy or are not comfortable with?
* Do you want to learn to take care of yourself better when you are feeling overwhelmed, scared, distressed or hopeless?
* Do you wonder how you could be present to your own longings while being open to the pain and grief in the world?
* Do you sometimes feel your spiritual practice is ineffective or stagnant?
* Do you wish to connect to your innate wisdom and inherent love by understanding how emptiness and interdependence are two sides of the same coin?

If these questions resonate with you and if you'd like to explore new ways of being, then this workshop is for you. We look forward to having you with us.

PLEASE NOTE
– The retreat will begin at 4 pm on Monday, 20 August and end by 12:30 pm on Saturday, 26 August 2023.

– To maintain the integrity of the process, participation in the full schedule is requested.

– No prior training or experience is needed in Buddhism or Nonviolent Communication.

– This retreat will be conducted in English. Both facilitators are comfortable in Hindi and Reena is also fluent in Gujarati & Marathi; We can support participants in these languages if needed.

– While this retreat is offered by dana/donation and accommodation and food are as per actuals, a contribution of INR 250 is requested to cover the material costs.

– This retreat is limited to 24 participants. Your registration will be confirmed after a non-refundable advance payment of INR 1000 has been made to Deer Park Institute which will be adjusted against your food, stay or material costs. You will receive a detailed email about this after you submit this form.
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TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE

20 Aug, Sunday
PM
4 – 6:30: Introduction Session 1
6:30 – 7:30: Dinner
7:30 – 9: Introduction Session 2

21 – 25 Aug, Monday – Friday
AM
7:30: Breakfast
9 – 10:30: Session 1
10:30 – 11: Break
11 – 12:30: Session 2
PM
12:30 – 3: Lunch, Self-care
3 – 4:30: Session 3
4:30 – 5: Break
5 – 6:30: Session 4
6:30 – 7:30: Dinner
7:30 – 9 (as needed): Screenings / Participant-led Sharing / Group Discussions etc.

26 Aug, Saturday
AM
9 – 10:30: Harvesting
10:30 – 11: Break
11 – 12:30: Closing
Name (First and last) *
Nationality, current location *
Gender, pronoun preference *
Age *
Languages spoken *
What motivates you to participate in this retreat?
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In order to maintain the integrity of the process, I have noted the request to participate in the full schedule of the workshop.
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I feel at ease with co-creating a safe and welcoming space with respect to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). At least to some extent, I am aware of the power differentials along complex intersectional lines of class, caste, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, age etc., and I understand that some people or communities are systemically privileged or disadvantaged. I am open to learning and growing my sensitivity in this area further. [More about DEI - https://www.authenticcommunicationgroup.com/resources/] *
I am in relatively good mental health and understand that this retreat is not a replacement for therapy or psychiatric intervention. *
Please share details of your past experience with Buddhism and Nonviolent Communication, if any.
Which other modalities of healing or reflective work are you familiar with?
Anything else you would like to share with us?
Your Whatsapp number in this format: + country code - mobile number (e.g. +91-8888844444) 
[We'll be creating a Whatsapp group closer to the start of the retreat to share logistics as well as resource materials throughout the retreat. If you don't use this platform then we'll do our best to send you the necessary information by email]
RETREAT FACILITATORS
REENA GINWALA
I am a seeker, a healer, an adventurer...I consider myself to be a SwapathGami - One Who Walks on their Own Path. At 61 years old, I sense the wonder of life unfolding each day as I try to hold a presence for deep mourning and grief at the state of our individual lives and collective experiences, as well as the state of affairs burdening society, our environment and beyond. At the same time, I find myself overflowing with immense gratitude for the challenges I have overcome and walk towards with courage and hope.

What has helped is my training and practice of Nonviolent Communication, Vipassana, Buddhist Psychology and the Study of the Mind, Kabir Baani and Process Work. As a CNVC certified Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Trainer, I look forward to sharing the gifts of NVC for Inner and Outer Work to raise our Life Condition and move towards manifesting the aspirations of our 'Being'. For more information, please visit www.kabirsaamagri.org and https://www.cnvc.org/profile/16307.

TEJAL SHAH

Tejal Shah is an educator/facilitator, a contemporary visual artist & a cultural organiser. Through her journey of self-enquiry, she has found synergy between particular Eastern & Western approaches to healing and thus, in her offerings, she weaves the Nondual view of Buddhist philosophy and practice with psychotherapeutic & expressive arts modalities, poetry/song and queer, feminist & ecological perspectives.

Tejal is particularly interested in the delicate dance between identity and power on the one hand and the universal & spiritual on the other. It brings her tremendous joy and satisfaction in co-creating a better world by sharing the light of wisdom & compassion so kindly shone to her by her teachers. In service of supporting healthier relationships that are steeped in love, care, trust and understanding, she founded the project AS IT IS in 2020, https://www.asitis.org.in.

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