October 14th-October 21st, 2023

A professional training in the contemplative-based approach to end-of-life care for health and social care professionals

The Authentic Presence Immersion Retreat is an experiential training in contemplative-based end-of-life care. This training offers you the space and the opportunity to strengthen your inner balance and enhance your skills and knowledge serving the dying.

Led by a faculty of health and social care professionals and educators from Ireland and Europe, this training is far more than an academic course. Its truly unique approach explores the deeper dimension of living, dying and caregiving by bringing together the practical knowledge of today’s palliative care environments with the contemplative methods of mindfulness, compassion and awareness taught in the Buddhist tradition.

Authentic Presence Immersion employs a variety of learning modalities, including individual, group and interactive work, as well as presentations. No prior experience in mindfulness or meditation is required.

Certification and Continuing Education

This course can be taken individually, and is a part of our Certificate in Contemplative End-of-Life Care Program.

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland: 35 Continuing Education Units 

Location and Accommodations

The training will be held at the Spiritual Care Centre at Dzogchen Beara Meditation Centre, located in West Cork, Ireland.

Dzogchen Beara is known for its breathtaking beauty and spectacular views. Nearly everyone who has come to visit has commented on the healing power of the natural environment and the pervasive atmosphere of deep peace and tranquility. There couldn’t be a better place for the immersive experience of this training.

Dzogchen Beara Meditation Centre is a 2–2.5 hour drive from both Cork and Shannon Airports, both of which offer international flights.