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| The majestic view of Hay Bluff from New Inn Brilley. |
Tibetan Calligraphy Retreat with Tashi Mannox
14th – 22nd August 2015
-- Limited Spaces still available --
Tashi presents a unique opportunity to thoroughly
learn the art of Tibetan handwriting in the conducive and beautiful border
countryside of Wales.
During the eight-day calligraphy meditation retreat,
Tashi will instruct how to properly construct the classical Uchen script, from the foundation of the
alphabet through to the many subjoined letters, onto forming words and
sentences in a coherent and beautiful formation. The remaining days of the
course will focus on forming traditional mantras as well as seed syllables as a
useful aid to Buddhist visualisation practices.
There will also
be meditation instruction and daily sitting practice that will help calm and
prime the mind for the optimum approach and application, which is considered at the core of learning and creativity.
For the more
dedicated practitioner, this course provides a discipline that lays a firm
foundation in the art of Tibetan calligraphy. Suitable for beginners as well as
those who wish to improve their already acquired handwriting skills.
It would be helpful for first-timers to at least
become familiar with the Tibetan alphabet before attending the course.
If this calligraphy retreat proves successful, it may
become an annual event that focuses on one of the several different Tibetan
script styles with each year.
Location: The blessed abode of Karma Dechen Choling at New Inn Brilley is
situated on the Welsh, Herefordshire border. Described as being ‘unique, authentic and a little bit quirky’ it has
magnificent views across the Wye valley toward the majestic Black Mountains of
the Brecon Beacon National Park, that evokes an ideally peaceful retreat atmosphere of clarity and focus.
Alastair Sawday B&B award winning New Inn at Brilley offers a variety of charming accommodation options to suite most needs, from camping, shared dormitories of 'Angels', 'Heaven and Earth' and the 'Self-catering suite' (though you will be catered for during the retreat) to the luxury of double bedrooms in the old
Inn. Please see price tariff below. To
choose the type of accommodation you would be most comfortable with, please
look into the website of New Inn Brilley.
Please note that the Rising Sun and Wagon accommodation
is not available in the calligraphy retreat package, all other accommodation types
have been kindly offered at a 20% concession, making the course more affordable
for all.
It may also be possible to book accommodation before
and after the official course schedule, however costs will be at the regular
prices as stated on the New Inn Brilley website.
There are also local B&B’s within a few minutes
drive as well as many more in the near-by picturesque town of Hay-on-Wye, see
below for course fees for ‘Attending course from outside of New Inn’.
All-inclusive prices for whole 8-day course per person:
- One person in double room - £590. booking deposit: £236 GBP
- Two people sharing same double - £480 each. booking deposit: £192 GBP each.
- Single in dormitory - £492. booking deposit: £197 GBP
- Camping - £346. booking deposit: £138 GBP
- Attending course from outside of New Inn - £299. booking deposit: £120 GBP
Meals and refreshments are included in the course fee.
Please let known any special dietary requirements prior to your visit. Food
will be vegetarian.
To book: Please contact Tashi by email contact@tashimannox.com to check
availability and secure your place. Course capacity and accommodation is
limited. A booking deposit of 40% is required as indicated above. Remaining paid within one months prior to
arrival.
How to get there: By public transport, the nearest Local
train station is Hereford with direct links from London Paddington. Across from
Hereford station concourse is a local 39 bus, Brecon service*1 alight at
Hay-on-Wye, taxi*2 ride of 8 minutes from Hay-on-Wye to New Inn at Brilley. Please follow the link for map and directions by car.
What to bring: As the British weather is unpredictable, you may need clothing to
suit cooler wet days to pleasant hot dry days, so flip flops and Wellington
boots.
Please bring
personal art materials, such as calligraphy pens*3, a straight rule, pencil,
pencil-sharpener and eraser. Three to four A3 size pads preferably water-colour
paper is advised, as working on a larger scale is better for learning and for
best results.
3* Suggested
pens can be a range of different size italic felt tip calligraphy pens, or more
professional Pilot Parallel Pens in a range of different nib sizes, available
on the Internet with ink cartridges.
1* 39 buss timetable: https://www.hayfestival.com/wales/downloads/39_010409.pdf
2* Local Taxi: Mike 07881 726547
Course Program:
Arrive by Friday
evening or early Saturday morning before 10 am.
Saturday
15th
8 am sitting
meditation followed by breakfast between 8.30 and 9.30 am.
10 am Welcome and
Introduction talk.
11.30 tea-break
11.50 calligraphy
session.
1 – 2 pm lunch
2.30 calligraphy
session
4 pm tea-break
4.20 pm Meditation
explanation and practice.
7 pm supper and free
time until bed.
Daily
Schedule:
8 am sitting
meditation followed by breakfast between 8.30 and 9.30 am.
10 am calligraphy
session.
11.30 tea-break
11.50 calligraphy
session.
1 – 2 pm lunch
2.30 calligraphy
session
4 pm tea-break
4.20 pm meditation
and calligraphy practice/talk.
7 pm supper and free
time until bed.
Saturday
22nd
8 am sitting
meditation followed by breakfast between 8.30 and 9.30 am.
10 am calligraphy
practice.
11.30 tea-break
11.50 calligraphy
practice.
1 – 2 pm lunch
2.30 conclusion talk
4 pm tea-break
4.20 pm meditation
and free style calligraphy demonstration.
7 pm supper and free
time until bed.
Sunday
23rd
8 am sitting
meditation followed by breakfast between 8.30 and 10 am.
Depart New Inn
Brilley before 12 noon.
