Wisdom in colour, Dzogchen Beara
Forthcoming: June 2025
A workshop exploring how artistic activity and meditation mutually nourish each other. By alternating art and meditation, we bring freshness and ease to our meditation and allow our creative riches to emerge!
Book your place here
https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/art-and-meditation/
WHAT participants said
A transformative journey of spiritual and creative growth in a stunning location and place of sacred practice held by world-class teachers and practitioners. I highly recommend it.
This retreat exceeded expectations of melding artistic and meditative practice to unblock a creative rut, banish a harsh inner critic and reconnect with the pure joy of art.
David was a great teacher! I would recommend it to anybody. There was a good balance of art and meditation.
David supported us in rediscovering a joy in painting and meditation.
This retreat exceeded my hopes and expectations and I am so grateful to David and all involved for sharing time and wisdom and encouragement. It was so inspiring.
A week here is like a month off. You learn so much from the course, but also from the other participants and those insights are really special.
This was a wonderful, heart-warming and relaxing retreat. David has a wonderful manner in how he expresses himself, both from an art perspective and also using a wide variety of techniques for engagement. Meditation was a highlight: I feel inspired to continue.
It was a privilege to learn from a knowledgeable teacher and to meet an interesting group of people all in an inspirational setting.
To breathe and keep open, the caring and warm environment, stimulating stories of David, how I can let go, free of judgemental thoughts, to find relaxation even in unpleasant situations. This is what I will take away.
An insightful, fun and relaxing few days - exceeded my expectations.
I came in as a total beginner in a group of really talented artists and felt at home with all of them.
This wonderfully enriching retreat helps access who you are becoming. David facilitated with grace and wisdom an amazing journey of discovery.
What a wonderful gift to myself. A beautiful balance of art and meditation that allows for a natural progress in both, without pressure or expectation. The group connected immediately, the food was delicious and the views spectacular.
This retreat showed me that painting and meditation can be combined to the benefit of both, and combining them can help to loosen and enhance my painting practice.
It’s possible to do things like art and meditation although I had no idea I could.
Art&Meditation hit the spot for me in my busy life it gave me the space to relax, to breathe and to be creative in a supported way.
Wonderful course… great, kind people and excellent tutor.
I have never enjoyed a course as much as I have ‘Art & Meditation’. David’s patience and his obvious knowledge were key to making this such a success for me.
All the sessions brought me learning and inspiration. It was such a rich course. The Buddhist teachings really came alive for me.
The Art & Meditation course was pure heaven.
The setting and practices combine to create a space to find inspiration.
David’s generosity of presence, advice and feedback was much appreciated.
I have learnt a lot about how I approach different emotions. David’s knowledge and insight into Buddhism was very helpful.
This was one of the most special retreats I have been on. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in either subject. David is a very special teacher and he made the retreat extremely enjoyable.
David was equally excellent with both elements … Over the four days it all came together beautifully. I loved the retreat.
I really enjoyed this retreat. It was very full and expansive, creative and calming.
David is a kind, generous and very skilful teacher. His meditation guidance was really rich and had plenty to offer both a beginner and those with more experience.
An excellent, fulfilling experience
David is a wonderful teacher of both art and meditation. I learned so much on the course - would highly recommend it.
A wonderful retreat, totally inspirational, opening up new ways of looking and appreciating life around us and within us. I was in ‘heaven’ for four days!
David skilfully weaves art and meditation together. I was very encouraged to express myself through colour and design which I had never done before. I think I will also appreciate other people’s artwork more as well.
The power of art to deepen meditation practice - a sacred experience.
If you feel in need of some inspiration, I would definitely recommend.