Sinds 2011 geven we meditatie en compassie training voor individuen, maar ook in zorginstellingen, in het bedrijfsleven en op scholen. Mensen met allemaal verschillende achtergronden en redenen om een training of retraite bij ons te volgen.

Hieronder kun je enkele ervaringen van deze deelnemers lezen:
 

With an experience of over twenty years in the study of Buddhist teachings and practices, and in their transmission to non-expert audiences, Eric and Natascha tuned in all the way from Amsterdam to share their insights on the nature of happiness with the participants at Rigpa Dublin. The two instructors shared scientifically backed-up evidence on the workings of empathy, compassion, love, and kindness; they performed guided meditations; and dedicated time for discussion, during which the participants had the opportunity to ask questions and express their thoughts and ideas. 

After the end of the twelve-week course, some of the students shared their impressions on various aspects of the course.

 
Charles, one of the students who attended the course in person, notes that there was ‘a great connection with Natascha and Eric.’ In his words: 

‘Natascha and Eric deliver clear happiness courses,
have concise explanations, use videos to illustrate,
and lead very interesting discussions.
The duo complement each other nicely,
they are warm and reply with deep attention to questions
and always make sure we get the point.
I could see and feel their knowledge comes from continuous
studies and long practices. They make us happier!’

 
Maura, a student who participated online, comments:

‘I wish to thank the organisers for the opportunity
to participate online with Eric and Natascha.
This was a fabulous course.
I almost felt I was in the same room as Eric and Natascha.

The course was so rich and well structured each evening.
I felt that the interaction between the instructors,
the participants online and those in the centre worked perfectly.
There was great sharing among every one.
I wish to thank Eric and Natascha who put so much effort
into delivering this course as I benefited so much from it.’

 
Katerina, a student who joined the course in person, also shared her impressions on the delivery of the course:

‘Eric and Natascha created a warm atmosphere
of love and kindness.
They guided us through ideas and meditation practices,
they listened attentively to our thoughts
and responded with care to our questions.
I found their course at Rigpa to be truly inspiring.’

 
Setting attainable goals for its participants, the course did exactly what it promised to do: it helped students to begin or continue with the process of exploring happiness. And as the students’ testimonies suggest, the course brought them a step closer to understanding with their minds and hearts what it means to be happy. 

- Rigpa Dublin, January 17, 2024