DharmaDanza: Moving with Intention, Embodying the Six Perfections, with Paula Jardim - Fri 25th to Sun 27th July 2025
Date: Fri 25th, Sat 26th & Sun 27th July 2025
Times: Starting with a welcome on Friday evening, closing Sunday afternoon
Format: Residential retreat, onsite
Overview
Welcome to this retreat, where we will explore the transformative power of the six perfections (aka paramitas / far-reaching attitudes) through movement and body-based practices. These attitudes are more than just mental concepts—they are the pathways to liberation, and serve as antidotes to the challenges we face in life. Cultivating these powerful mindsets can help us navigate life's obstacles with greater ease and wisdom. This process of integrating the six perfections can help us transform negative emotions, unlock our potentials, and offer our greatest support to others. Rather than conceptualise them the focus will be on exploring ways of tasting these six paramitas through movement, breath, and stillness.
Dāna: Abundant Giving – The open-hearted willingness to share and contribute
Sīla: Ethical Self-Discipline – Choosing actions that promote happiness
Kṣānti: Patience – Staying calm and centred in difficult situations
Vīrya: Perseverance – The courageous determination to keep moving forward despite challenges.
Samādhi: Concentration – Cultivating focus and mental clarity in the present moment.
Prajñā: Wisdom – Seeing things as they are.
About the Teacher
Ana Paula Jardim
My journey into Buddhism began as a teenager when I stumbled upon the Four Noble Truths while browsing a book in a bookstore. At the time I was studying at the Gregorian Chant Institute, where I have spent six years learning to read the neumes written in square notation by medieval monks.
In 1990, I discovered the Tibetan tradition and began attending meditation classes at a Nyingma centre. Years later, I studied with Geshe Thinley and Geshe Tashi, and completed the Foundation of Buddhism Thought course and the Lam Rim Chen Mo study program, both within the Geluk tradition. I also became involved in dharma translation for the Berzin Archives and spent six years facilitating meditation sessions at the Bristol Lam Rim Centre. Additionally, I offered meditation sessions at a hostel for homeless women, and served as a trustee for Lam Rim Wilts & Glos Buddhists. I am deeply grateful for the richness, depth, and power of the Buddhist practices; and now I’m exploring creative ways of feeling the dharma and embodying the teachings through the moving body.
Schedule
Friday 25th July
7:00pm - Supper
8:00pm-9:30pm - Welcome Session.
Saturday 26th July
8:30am-9:3a0m - Breakfast
9:30am-10:30am Open Heart, Open Hands
10.30am - Break
11:00am-12:30pm - Choosing Happiness: The Art of Ethical Living
12:30-2:30pm - Lunch & Break
2:30pm-4:00pm - Imperturbability: Staying Steady in the Storm
4pm-4:30pm - Break
4:30pm-6pm - Never Give Up: Embracing Determination and Grit
6:00pm-7:00pm - Break
7:00pm - Supper
8:30pm Sound Bath - TBC
Sunday 27th July
8:30am-9:30am - Breakfast
9:30am-10:15am - Sharing circles
10:30am-12:00pm - Sharp & Clear: Cultivating Laser Focus
12:00pm-2:30pm - Lunch & Break
2.30pm-3.30pm - Wisdom’s Lens: Perceiving Reality with Clarity
3.30pm - Refreshments & Departures
Who Should Attend
Anyone wishing to explore how movement as well as stillness can help release inner obstacles, cultivate inner peace, and foster wisdom.
Spiritual Seekers: If you're already immersed in Buddhist teachings or curious about spiritual exploration, this retreat offers a powerful way to bring Buddhist principles into your body and daily life. It combines joyous, intentional, and mindful movement with the wisdom of Buddhist philosophy, helping you cultivate awareness, presence, and inner peace.
Personal Transformation Seekers: Whether you're navigating personal challenges or on a journey of self-discovery, this retreat supports transformation on all levels—physical, emotional, and spiritual. This is for anyone seeking healing, clarity, or a deeper understanding of themselves through embodied movement and Buddhist teachings.
Conscious Movement Enthusiasts Seeking Mindfulness: If you’re interested in conscious movement, this retreat will allow you to explore new ways to awaken your potentials, cultivate mindfulness, and find inner balance through movement.
Cultural and Philosophical Explorers: For those intrigued by Eastern philosophies and the rich tradition of Buddhism, this weekend offers a kinesthetic and experiential way to learn.
Retreat and Workshop Attendees: If you're someone who loves attending retreats or workshops, this weekend is perfect for deepening your personal journey, offering you a space to experience movement as a tool for inner growth and spiritual awakening.
Wellness Enthusiasts: For those committed to holistic health, this weekend offers a transformative experience that blends physical movement with emotional wellbeing and spiritual growth..
Holistic Therapists & Practitioners: If you’re a therapist or practitioner in fields like massage, energy healing, or bodywork, this weekend might be for you too. Nurture yourself so you can nurture others.
Further Information
Explore more about the course and the philosophy behind it through the below links:
What to Wear?
Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes that allow for ease of movement and are advised to bring a yoga mat if they prefer not to lie directly on the floor.
Lunch & Refreshments
We are pleased to provide complimentary refreshments throughout the course, with breakfast, lunch and a evening meal. Please advise of any dietary requirements on the booking form.
Location
Teachings will be onsite at Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Pentwyn Manor, Penrhos, Raglan, Usk, Wales, NP15 2LE - directions here >
Visiting by public transport, more information here >
Residential Accommodation
To understand more about residential accommodation and the various rooms available, click here >
Day Attendees
We recommend that everyone interested in attending this course, whether local or living further afield, takes advantage of the opportunity to stay onsite to maximise the retreat experience. However, for those living locally who prefer or need to return home in the evenings, please see suggested donation options below.
Tickets & Donation
Everyone is welcome to attend Buddhist teachings freely with no donation. However, the Centre does rely on donations to stay open, which are gratefully received. We offer two main rates to enable as many people as possible to attend our teachings. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you are able. Your generosity is vital in supporting the Centre.
Standard Rate - This includes a donation to help sustain Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, and to cover costs and teacher expenses.
Basic Rate - This covers the very basic costs of running this course.
Support Rate - Contact us via lamrimwalesmanagers@gmail.com if the above rates are too high for you where we can discuss further subsidised options.
Donate Onsite - If you prefer to donate cash or use card onsite, please select this ticket option and complete the booking form register.
Donate via BACS - If you prefer to donate via BACS, please select this ticket option and complete the booking form register. Then follow the instructions for BACS donation >
Important on Booking: Our online system uses PayPal to take donations. If you do not have a PayPal Account you can pay as a Guest. Please click the link ‘Try Another Way’ , then follow instructions for ‘Pay by Debit or Credit Card’.
Date: Fri 25th, Sat 26th & Sun 27th July 2025
Times: Starting with a welcome on Friday evening, closing Sunday afternoon
Format: Residential retreat, onsite
Overview
Welcome to this retreat, where we will explore the transformative power of the six perfections (aka paramitas / far-reaching attitudes) through movement and body-based practices. These attitudes are more than just mental concepts—they are the pathways to liberation, and serve as antidotes to the challenges we face in life. Cultivating these powerful mindsets can help us navigate life's obstacles with greater ease and wisdom. This process of integrating the six perfections can help us transform negative emotions, unlock our potentials, and offer our greatest support to others. Rather than conceptualise them the focus will be on exploring ways of tasting these six paramitas through movement, breath, and stillness.
Dāna: Abundant Giving – The open-hearted willingness to share and contribute
Sīla: Ethical Self-Discipline – Choosing actions that promote happiness
Kṣānti: Patience – Staying calm and centred in difficult situations
Vīrya: Perseverance – The courageous determination to keep moving forward despite challenges.
Samādhi: Concentration – Cultivating focus and mental clarity in the present moment.
Prajñā: Wisdom – Seeing things as they are.
About the Teacher
Ana Paula Jardim
My journey into Buddhism began as a teenager when I stumbled upon the Four Noble Truths while browsing a book in a bookstore. At the time I was studying at the Gregorian Chant Institute, where I have spent six years learning to read the neumes written in square notation by medieval monks.
In 1990, I discovered the Tibetan tradition and began attending meditation classes at a Nyingma centre. Years later, I studied with Geshe Thinley and Geshe Tashi, and completed the Foundation of Buddhism Thought course and the Lam Rim Chen Mo study program, both within the Geluk tradition. I also became involved in dharma translation for the Berzin Archives and spent six years facilitating meditation sessions at the Bristol Lam Rim Centre. Additionally, I offered meditation sessions at a hostel for homeless women, and served as a trustee for Lam Rim Wilts & Glos Buddhists. I am deeply grateful for the richness, depth, and power of the Buddhist practices; and now I’m exploring creative ways of feeling the dharma and embodying the teachings through the moving body.
Schedule
Friday 25th July
7:00pm - Supper
8:00pm-9:30pm - Welcome Session.
Saturday 26th July
8:30am-9:3a0m - Breakfast
9:30am-10:30am Open Heart, Open Hands
10.30am - Break
11:00am-12:30pm - Choosing Happiness: The Art of Ethical Living
12:30-2:30pm - Lunch & Break
2:30pm-4:00pm - Imperturbability: Staying Steady in the Storm
4pm-4:30pm - Break
4:30pm-6pm - Never Give Up: Embracing Determination and Grit
6:00pm-7:00pm - Break
7:00pm - Supper
8:30pm Sound Bath - TBC
Sunday 27th July
8:30am-9:30am - Breakfast
9:30am-10:15am - Sharing circles
10:30am-12:00pm - Sharp & Clear: Cultivating Laser Focus
12:00pm-2:30pm - Lunch & Break
2.30pm-3.30pm - Wisdom’s Lens: Perceiving Reality with Clarity
3.30pm - Refreshments & Departures
Who Should Attend
Anyone wishing to explore how movement as well as stillness can help release inner obstacles, cultivate inner peace, and foster wisdom.
Spiritual Seekers: If you're already immersed in Buddhist teachings or curious about spiritual exploration, this retreat offers a powerful way to bring Buddhist principles into your body and daily life. It combines joyous, intentional, and mindful movement with the wisdom of Buddhist philosophy, helping you cultivate awareness, presence, and inner peace.
Personal Transformation Seekers: Whether you're navigating personal challenges or on a journey of self-discovery, this retreat supports transformation on all levels—physical, emotional, and spiritual. This is for anyone seeking healing, clarity, or a deeper understanding of themselves through embodied movement and Buddhist teachings.
Conscious Movement Enthusiasts Seeking Mindfulness: If you’re interested in conscious movement, this retreat will allow you to explore new ways to awaken your potentials, cultivate mindfulness, and find inner balance through movement.
Cultural and Philosophical Explorers: For those intrigued by Eastern philosophies and the rich tradition of Buddhism, this weekend offers a kinesthetic and experiential way to learn.
Retreat and Workshop Attendees: If you're someone who loves attending retreats or workshops, this weekend is perfect for deepening your personal journey, offering you a space to experience movement as a tool for inner growth and spiritual awakening.
Wellness Enthusiasts: For those committed to holistic health, this weekend offers a transformative experience that blends physical movement with emotional wellbeing and spiritual growth..
Holistic Therapists & Practitioners: If you’re a therapist or practitioner in fields like massage, energy healing, or bodywork, this weekend might be for you too. Nurture yourself so you can nurture others.
Further Information
Explore more about the course and the philosophy behind it through the below links:
What to Wear?
Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes that allow for ease of movement and are advised to bring a yoga mat if they prefer not to lie directly on the floor.
Lunch & Refreshments
We are pleased to provide complimentary refreshments throughout the course, with breakfast, lunch and a evening meal. Please advise of any dietary requirements on the booking form.
Location
Teachings will be onsite at Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Pentwyn Manor, Penrhos, Raglan, Usk, Wales, NP15 2LE - directions here >
Visiting by public transport, more information here >
Residential Accommodation
To understand more about residential accommodation and the various rooms available, click here >
Day Attendees
We recommend that everyone interested in attending this course, whether local or living further afield, takes advantage of the opportunity to stay onsite to maximise the retreat experience. However, for those living locally who prefer or need to return home in the evenings, please see suggested donation options below.
Tickets & Donation
Everyone is welcome to attend Buddhist teachings freely with no donation. However, the Centre does rely on donations to stay open, which are gratefully received. We offer two main rates to enable as many people as possible to attend our teachings. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you are able. Your generosity is vital in supporting the Centre.
Standard Rate - This includes a donation to help sustain Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, and to cover costs and teacher expenses.
Basic Rate - This covers the very basic costs of running this course.
Support Rate - Contact us via lamrimwalesmanagers@gmail.com if the above rates are too high for you where we can discuss further subsidised options.
Donate Onsite - If you prefer to donate cash or use card onsite, please select this ticket option and complete the booking form register.
Donate via BACS - If you prefer to donate via BACS, please select this ticket option and complete the booking form register. Then follow the instructions for BACS donation >
Important on Booking: Our online system uses PayPal to take donations. If you do not have a PayPal Account you can pay as a Guest. Please click the link ‘Try Another Way’ , then follow instructions for ‘Pay by Debit or Credit Card’.
Date: Fri 25th, Sat 26th & Sun 27th July 2025
Times: Starting with a welcome on Friday evening, closing Sunday afternoon
Format: Residential retreat, onsite
Overview
Welcome to this retreat, where we will explore the transformative power of the six perfections (aka paramitas / far-reaching attitudes) through movement and body-based practices. These attitudes are more than just mental concepts—they are the pathways to liberation, and serve as antidotes to the challenges we face in life. Cultivating these powerful mindsets can help us navigate life's obstacles with greater ease and wisdom. This process of integrating the six perfections can help us transform negative emotions, unlock our potentials, and offer our greatest support to others. Rather than conceptualise them the focus will be on exploring ways of tasting these six paramitas through movement, breath, and stillness.
Dāna: Abundant Giving – The open-hearted willingness to share and contribute
Sīla: Ethical Self-Discipline – Choosing actions that promote happiness
Kṣānti: Patience – Staying calm and centred in difficult situations
Vīrya: Perseverance – The courageous determination to keep moving forward despite challenges.
Samādhi: Concentration – Cultivating focus and mental clarity in the present moment.
Prajñā: Wisdom – Seeing things as they are.
About the Teacher
Ana Paula Jardim
My journey into Buddhism began as a teenager when I stumbled upon the Four Noble Truths while browsing a book in a bookstore. At the time I was studying at the Gregorian Chant Institute, where I have spent six years learning to read the neumes written in square notation by medieval monks.
In 1990, I discovered the Tibetan tradition and began attending meditation classes at a Nyingma centre. Years later, I studied with Geshe Thinley and Geshe Tashi, and completed the Foundation of Buddhism Thought course and the Lam Rim Chen Mo study program, both within the Geluk tradition. I also became involved in dharma translation for the Berzin Archives and spent six years facilitating meditation sessions at the Bristol Lam Rim Centre. Additionally, I offered meditation sessions at a hostel for homeless women, and served as a trustee for Lam Rim Wilts & Glos Buddhists. I am deeply grateful for the richness, depth, and power of the Buddhist practices; and now I’m exploring creative ways of feeling the dharma and embodying the teachings through the moving body.
Schedule
Friday 25th July
7:00pm - Supper
8:00pm-9:30pm - Welcome Session.
Saturday 26th July
8:30am-9:3a0m - Breakfast
9:30am-10:30am Open Heart, Open Hands
10.30am - Break
11:00am-12:30pm - Choosing Happiness: The Art of Ethical Living
12:30-2:30pm - Lunch & Break
2:30pm-4:00pm - Imperturbability: Staying Steady in the Storm
4pm-4:30pm - Break
4:30pm-6pm - Never Give Up: Embracing Determination and Grit
6:00pm-7:00pm - Break
7:00pm - Supper
8:30pm Sound Bath - TBC
Sunday 27th July
8:30am-9:30am - Breakfast
9:30am-10:15am - Sharing circles
10:30am-12:00pm - Sharp & Clear: Cultivating Laser Focus
12:00pm-2:30pm - Lunch & Break
2.30pm-3.30pm - Wisdom’s Lens: Perceiving Reality with Clarity
3.30pm - Refreshments & Departures
Who Should Attend
Anyone wishing to explore how movement as well as stillness can help release inner obstacles, cultivate inner peace, and foster wisdom.
Spiritual Seekers: If you're already immersed in Buddhist teachings or curious about spiritual exploration, this retreat offers a powerful way to bring Buddhist principles into your body and daily life. It combines joyous, intentional, and mindful movement with the wisdom of Buddhist philosophy, helping you cultivate awareness, presence, and inner peace.
Personal Transformation Seekers: Whether you're navigating personal challenges or on a journey of self-discovery, this retreat supports transformation on all levels—physical, emotional, and spiritual. This is for anyone seeking healing, clarity, or a deeper understanding of themselves through embodied movement and Buddhist teachings.
Conscious Movement Enthusiasts Seeking Mindfulness: If you’re interested in conscious movement, this retreat will allow you to explore new ways to awaken your potentials, cultivate mindfulness, and find inner balance through movement.
Cultural and Philosophical Explorers: For those intrigued by Eastern philosophies and the rich tradition of Buddhism, this weekend offers a kinesthetic and experiential way to learn.
Retreat and Workshop Attendees: If you're someone who loves attending retreats or workshops, this weekend is perfect for deepening your personal journey, offering you a space to experience movement as a tool for inner growth and spiritual awakening.
Wellness Enthusiasts: For those committed to holistic health, this weekend offers a transformative experience that blends physical movement with emotional wellbeing and spiritual growth..
Holistic Therapists & Practitioners: If you’re a therapist or practitioner in fields like massage, energy healing, or bodywork, this weekend might be for you too. Nurture yourself so you can nurture others.
Further Information
Explore more about the course and the philosophy behind it through the below links:
What to Wear?
Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes that allow for ease of movement and are advised to bring a yoga mat if they prefer not to lie directly on the floor.
Lunch & Refreshments
We are pleased to provide complimentary refreshments throughout the course, with breakfast, lunch and a evening meal. Please advise of any dietary requirements on the booking form.
Location
Teachings will be onsite at Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Pentwyn Manor, Penrhos, Raglan, Usk, Wales, NP15 2LE - directions here >
Visiting by public transport, more information here >
Residential Accommodation
To understand more about residential accommodation and the various rooms available, click here >
Day Attendees
We recommend that everyone interested in attending this course, whether local or living further afield, takes advantage of the opportunity to stay onsite to maximise the retreat experience. However, for those living locally who prefer or need to return home in the evenings, please see suggested donation options below.
Tickets & Donation
Everyone is welcome to attend Buddhist teachings freely with no donation. However, the Centre does rely on donations to stay open, which are gratefully received. We offer two main rates to enable as many people as possible to attend our teachings. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you are able. Your generosity is vital in supporting the Centre.
Standard Rate - This includes a donation to help sustain Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, and to cover costs and teacher expenses.
Basic Rate - This covers the very basic costs of running this course.
Support Rate - Contact us via lamrimwalesmanagers@gmail.com if the above rates are too high for you where we can discuss further subsidised options.
Donate Onsite - If you prefer to donate cash or use card onsite, please select this ticket option and complete the booking form register.
Donate via BACS - If you prefer to donate via BACS, please select this ticket option and complete the booking form register. Then follow the instructions for BACS donation >
Important on Booking: Our online system uses PayPal to take donations. If you do not have a PayPal Account you can pay as a Guest. Please click the link ‘Try Another Way’ , then follow instructions for ‘Pay by Debit or Credit Card’.