Living Essence Training

Living Essence Module 2: Compassion and Joy

  • 17 Aug 2027
  • -
  • 22 Aug 2027
In this 2nd module of the Living Essence training the focus will be on the qualities of Compassion and Joy.
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What is the workshop about?

Compassion is our inborn ability to meet ourselves and others with love and empathy. If we have lost the connection with this quality we often compensate with a false compassion or self-pity, that works like a kind of defense and tends to make us feel like an empty shell.

When we learn to reconnect to our self-empathy, we begin to accept ourselves as we are, rather than trying to live up to an idealized image of how we should be. We also learn to listen more to the quiet voice of our soul and start to be more of our own best friend, and from there empathy and love for others arises naturally. We no longer have to try to be kind or to lose ourselves in order to be accepted.

Living from the heart is what we long for most, and also where we can feel most vulnerable. In this process, we will together find ways to deepen the connection with our authentic compassion.

Some of the issues addressed will be: confusion between self-compassion and selfishness avoiding feeling pain and fear of being egoistic.

Then we shift the focus to the quality of Joy – the natural state of happiness that has nothing to do with circumstances. This is a state of wonder, curiosity, and the delight of simply being alive. It can be a quiet feeling, like an inner smile, or have a more bubbling playful expression. When we are connected with our inner joy we don’t plan or worry too much about the future and we don’t need to perform to entertain others since we are just happy in ourselves. When we lose the connection with our joy we often fake it in order to be part of the social life around us, which actually blocks our authentic connection to Joy.

We will deepen together into inner joy and look at some of the issues: false loyalty, “if other people are unhappy I cannot be happy”, keeping our aspirations small by not daring to want or wish for something wonderful for our life.

Finally there will be time for integration and looking at how you can allow more space for living a life full of compassion and joy.

The days will be an interaction of: Meditation, expression, movement, visualization, inquiry and open process.

There will be space for everybody’s individual process, supported by the field of fellow travelers.

In this workshop you will explore:

  • Develop a relationship with yourself that is kind and compassionate
  • Experience yourself as spontaneous, alive and joyful
  • Trust in your own wisdom
  • Discover a powerful methodology for inner transformation
  • Combine traditional psychology with spiritual understanding
  • Learn inquiry to use as a tool in your daily life

Meet your facilitator/s

Anjee

Anjee Gitte Carlsen

Anjee has worked as a teacher, psychotherapist and course facilitator for more than 30 years, and has been...
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Workshop details

Date

  • Start: 17/Aug/2027 @ 08:00 pm
  • End: 22/Aug/2027 @ 04:00 pm

You are very welcome to arrive before the start date and stay with us as a guest. Many of our participants come before the retreat starts or stay after it finishes. 

Price

4400 DKK plus food & accommodation (deposit 1500DKK – Price is 11000 DKK if you book all three modules)

(Discount of 30% for participants under 30)

Language

English

Accommodation

Single room: 700 DKK / day ; Shared room: 450 DKK / day. Prices include food, bed linen and towel with shared bathroom.

Food

Organic vegetarian cuisine. Gluten free and dairy free options available.

Location

We are located in Brædstrup, the heart of the Danish countryside.

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Since 1986, we have been devoted to personal transformation by creating a nourishing space where you feel safe and loved for who you are.

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Work program at Osho Risk

Osho Risk is a not for profit retreat centre, maintained by a community of people living onsite and nearby. We value our own growth and inner maturity and enjoy sharing this with our guests. Our focus is on awareness, inner silence and joy.

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Single rooms

We have single rooms available in the newest building at Risk called Rumi House. You will have your own private space and share bathroom with others.

Shared rooms

We also have shared rooms for 2 up to 10 people. Each shared room have personal spaces for each guest. We always try to take care of the quality of your sleep, accommodating guests with similar needs in the same room.

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Organic cuisine with gluten and dairy free options

Attuned with the cycles of nature, our meals are prepared with ingredients of each season. We aim to use mainly organic food grown by local farmers. All the eggs we use are provided by the neighbour’s free range chickens.

Our cooks care and understand the dietary needs of our guests and it is important that you communicate if you have any requirement, such as allergies or restrictions. Please let us know in advance so that the kitchen can be prepared.

FAQs

You are very welcome to ask for more information if you have questions about this workshop or just would like to have some support in finding a natural next step on your personal journey. Especially if you are new to Osho or to meditation and/or therapy, it might be nice to have a small chat before deciding to join a process.

Please click on the “Register / Info” button on this page to ask for more information.

Some workshops are labelled “everyone” or “advanced”, which can give you an idea if it is suitable for you.

We suggest you bring:

  • Comfortable clothes for the active meditations, for women a sports bra is recommended for Dynamic Meditation
  • Clothes according to the seasons (even in summer the Scandinavian evenings get chilly)
  • Inhouse shoes or slippers
  • Outdoor walking boots or shoes if you want to explore the surrounding nature
  • Swimsuit (we have lakes and swimming pool nearby)
  • Notepad and pen
  • Your own water bottle to use and refill
  • Earplugs if you are a light sleeper

We encourage that you don’t bring too many “distractions” for yourself.

You can book by clicking the “Register / Info” button on the page.

Then, once we get in touch with you, a deposit must be paid to secure your place. You can pay this by card (Visa, Master, Amex), or bank transfer.

The remaining balance can be paid before the event (card or bank transfer) or upon arrival by card or cash (DKK).

  • In case of cancellation up until one week before the start of the workshop, a cancellation fee of 400 DDK is charged.
  • In case of cancellation within one week before the start of the workshop, the deposit is non-refundable.

Yes! We offer pickups from the nearest airport Billund for 360 DKK, the train station in Horsens for 160 DKK and from the local bus stop in Brædstrup, free of charge. Please let us know in advance, so we can coordinate with our drivers.

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If you have other questions please visit our FAQ page by clicking here.

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Living Essence Module 2: Compassion and Joy

  • 17 Aug 2027
  • –
  • 22 Aug 2027
  • Anjee Gitte Carlsen
In this 2nd module of the Living Essence training the focus will be on the qualities of Compassion and Joy.

About this module

Compassion is our inborn ability to meet ourselves and others with love and empathy. If we have lost the connection with this quality we often compensate with a false compassion or self-pity, that works like a kind of defense and tends to make us feel like an empty shell.

When we learn to reconnect to our self-empathy, we begin to accept ourselves as we are, rather than trying to live up to an idealized image of how we should be. We also learn to listen more to the quiet voice of our soul and start to be more of our own best friend, and from there empathy and love for others arises naturally. We no longer have to try to be kind or to lose ourselves in order to be accepted.

Living from the heart is what we long for most, and also where we can feel most vulnerable. In this process, we will together find ways to deepen the connection with our authentic compassion.

Some of the issues addressed will be: confusion between self-compassion and selfishness avoiding feeling pain and fear of being egoistic.

Then we shift the focus to the quality of Joy – the natural state of happiness that has nothing to do with circumstances. This is a state of wonder, curiosity, and the delight of simply being alive. It can be a quiet feeling, like an inner smile, or have a more bubbling playful expression. When we are connected with our inner joy we don’t plan or worry too much about the future and we don’t need to perform to entertain others since we are just happy in ourselves. When we lose the connection with our joy we often fake it in order to be part of the social life around us, which actually blocks our authentic connection to Joy.

We will deepen together into inner joy and look at some of the issues: false loyalty, “if other people are unhappy I cannot be happy”, keeping our aspirations small by not daring to want or wish for something wonderful for our life.

Finally there will be time for integration and looking at how you can allow more space for living a life full of compassion and joy.

The days will be an interaction of: Meditation, expression, movement, visualization, inquiry and open process.

There will be space for everybody’s individual process, supported by the field of fellow travelers.

What you will learn

  • Develop a relationship with yourself that is kind and compassionate
  • Experience yourself as spontaneous, alive and joyful
  • Trust in your own wisdom
  • Discover a powerful methodology for inner transformation
  • Combine traditional psychology with spiritual understanding
  • Learn inquiry to use as a tool in your daily life
Read more

Living Essence Module 2: Compassion and Joy

  • 17 Aug 2027
  • -
  • 22 Aug 2027
  • Anjee Gitte Carlsen

About this module

Compassion is our inborn ability to meet ourselves and others with love and empathy. If we have lost the connection with this quality we often compensate with a false compassion or self-pity, that works like a kind of defense and tends to make us feel like an empty shell.

When we learn to reconnect to our self-empathy, we begin to accept ourselves as we are, rather than trying to live up to an idealized image of how we should be. We also learn to listen more to the quiet voice of our soul and start to be more of our own best friend, and from there empathy and love for others arises naturally. We no longer have to try to be kind or to lose ourselves in order to be accepted.

Living from the heart is what we long for most, and also where we can feel most vulnerable. In this process, we will together find ways to deepen the connection with our authentic compassion.

Some of the issues addressed will be: confusion between self-compassion and selfishness avoiding feeling pain and fear of being egoistic.

Then we shift the focus to the quality of Joy – the natural state of happiness that has nothing to do with circumstances. This is a state of wonder, curiosity, and the delight of simply being alive. It can be a quiet feeling, like an inner smile, or have a more bubbling playful expression. When we are connected with our inner joy we don’t plan or worry too much about the future and we don’t need to perform to entertain others since we are just happy in ourselves. When we lose the connection with our joy we often fake it in order to be part of the social life around us, which actually blocks our authentic connection to Joy.

We will deepen together into inner joy and look at some of the issues: false loyalty, “if other people are unhappy I cannot be happy”, keeping our aspirations small by not daring to want or wish for something wonderful for our life.

Finally there will be time for integration and looking at how you can allow more space for living a life full of compassion and joy.

The days will be an interaction of: Meditation, expression, movement, visualization, inquiry and open process.

There will be space for everybody’s individual process, supported by the field of fellow travelers.

What you will learn

  • Develop a relationship with yourself that is kind and compassionate
  • Experience yourself as spontaneous, alive and joyful
  • Trust in your own wisdom
  • Discover a powerful methodology for inner transformation
  • Combine traditional psychology with spiritual understanding
  • Learn inquiry to use as a tool in your daily life

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