“Mental calmness (Shine)”
In Belgrade from November 8 to 11, 2025
Teacher
Valentin Gyurme was born in Siberia. After language studies at the University of St
Petersburg, he studied Buddhist philosophy, theory of perception and the Tibetan language at
Karmapa International Buddhist Institute (KIBI) in New Delhi, India. Yes
to deepen his understanding and integrate it, he undertook several three-year
meditation retreats at the Buddhist center founded by Gendun Rimpoche in
Kundrul Lingu in Auvergne. After completing his last retreat in 2011.
years, he lives as a non-ordained practitioner near the Buddhist center, he continues
continuous practice and gives numerous lectures on Buddhist teachings and practices as well as
meditation retreats in France and Europe.
About the course…
The theme of the meditation retreat led by Drupla Valentin is mental calmness
(Shine). Study sessions and meditation sessions will alternate. This is a continuation of the course from
last year. New participants are also welcome. Valentin is in his
lectures he relies on the text “Distinguishing the middle from the extremes” by Maitreya, which
Shamar Rimpoche explained in his work “In the Heart of Wisdom”.
The lessons given will present the structure, phases and methods for applying the practice. Guided
exercises and exchanges about what happens in meditation will serve to integrate the methods.
“Practicing mental stillness aims to train the mind to let go of its badness.”
the habit of being constantly occupied and the resulting confusion. This is similar
taming the wild horse. With this training, your mind will free itself
too busy.
The regular practice of shina meditation therefore trains your mind to become stable.
The stability of your meditation track will depend on your diligence. If you maintain a regular
the practice of Shina, a state of mental calmness will become your nature. This condition is not
something new that is added to the mind. Thanks to an advanced form of splint practice,
you will create an “unfettered” peace of mind, an open mind that serves as a basis for achievement
realization of emptiness. » (Shamar Rimpoche)
Good mental peace is very beneficial, both for the body and the mind. Mentally and physically
we experience a feeling of lightness and well-being. In all our activities, peace of mind
it also gives us a much clearer and more precise perception of situations, the ability to
be more measured in our thinking and more efficient in our actions.
In the context of dharma, especially, mental peace allows us to perform better
practices that require the participation of the body or speech, such as prostrations or recitation
mantras and to have more benefits from them and also to give more precision and
stability with visualizations.
Finally, mental peace is the foundation upon which primordial wisdom will develop
[wisdom, jnana, sherap] arising from higher insight [insight, lhaktong, vipasana],
introducing us to the knowledge of the nature of the mind, culminating in Buddhahood. All these qualities
arise from mental peace.
This retreat is as suitable for motivated beginners as it is for the experienced
practitioners.
Valentino’s recommendation is to be present all four days in a row. If
you are unable to attend the entire course, you can only attend the first day
(Saturday) or only the first two days (Saturday and Sunday).
The course will be in English (translation will be provided if needed).
Valentin can also give instructions in Russian (in parallel with English).
Schedule
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 8-10. November, the gathering is at 9:00 a.m
9.30 – 10.30 – lecture Mental calmness (Shine)
10.30 – 11.30 – meditation
11.30 – 12.00 – break
12.00 – 13.00 – meditation
13.00 – 14.30 – lunch break
14:30 – 15:30 – lecture Mental calmness (Shine)
15:30 – 16:30 – meditation
16:30 – 17:00 – break
17.00-18.00 – meditation.
Tuesday, November 11, the gathering is at 9:00
9.30 – 10.30 – lecture Mental calmness (Shine)
10.30 – 11.30 – meditation
11.30 – 12.00 – break
12.00 – 13.00 – meditation
Location
Budmanijeva 17, on Zvezdara, Yoga Studio Bliss is written on the gate. It’s a street
parallel to Kralja Aleksandra Boulevard, above the Cluj factory. You enter the street from
Mita Ružić Street. Trams 5, 6, 7, 14 go from the city, get off at the penultimate one
station. Bus 79 (from the pool on May 25) – 2nd stop after Cvetkova pijaca. From
Bus 46 goes to the railway station.
Costs and payment
The price of the entire course is 7,000 dinars in total. If you are able to
you only attend for one or two days, the daily price is 2,500 dinars. For students and
lectures are free for students.
Important: All those who are unable to pay the amount in full should contact us because it is
possible payment in installments. Payment is required to cover costs
travel and accommodation of teachers Lack of money is not a reason for
not attending lectures. Get in touch to make an agreement.
Donation – “DANA” in Tibetan
The value of Buddhist teachings is immeasurable.
Our teachers put in selfless effort and effort to impart these precious teachings to us
and helped us on the path of spiritual awakening. To impart these precious teachings to us
and helped us on the path of spiritual awakening. In accordance with our capabilities
we thank them with a donation, an expression of our generosity, the first of six
the paramitas that are the foundation of an enlightened mind.
Notes
You may also extend this invitation to those who are new to Buddhism or who are not members
our center. But they must register in advance.
Due to limited places, be sure to announce your arrival. The center has a zafa
meditation cushions, you don’t have to bring your own, but if you need a chair –
please inform us in time as the number is limited.
Apply as soon as possible. Application, as well as a request for additional information regarding logistics
you can send to the address: bodhipathbgd@gmail.com or call 064 823 62 14
Mila and 064 167 41 87 Darko.
You can send questions about the program directly to Drupla Valentin +33 6 60 34 72 89
(whatsapp)
The Buddha’s teachings are preserved in an unbroken line of transmission, of which he is a part
Karma Kadyu – one of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
Bodhi Path Centers were founded and are managed by Shamar Rinpoche, who is
together with the Gyalva Karmapa, the bearer of the Karma Kaju lineage. Under spiritual
under the guidance of Karmapa and Shamarpa, Bodhi Path teachers provide meditation and
philosophical instructions to all who are interested in studying i
practicing Buddhism.
Study and practice curriculum
The Bodhi Path provides a curriculum of teachings and meditative practices composed by Shamar
Rinpoche, which is rooted in authentic Buddhist teachings, and adapted
needs and living conditions of modern practitioners.
This curriculum is taught at all Bodhi Path centers and can be accessed at
based on the instructions of a qualified teacher.
Shamar Rinpoche
Shamar Rinpoche is the XIV Shamarpa, or Red Capped Lama. Shamarpi line
It was created in the 13th century and represents the second line of incarnations in the history of Tibetan
Buddhism. Shamar Rinpoche was born in 1952 and spent many years
studying Buddhism in India. In 1980, he began to travel and teach in
different Buddhist centers throughout Asia and in the West, and in 1982 he spent
ten months at Berkeley University, where he studied English. In 1996, he started
to establish Bodhi Path Buddhist centers, that is, a network of centers based on a non-sectarian approach to Buddhism. The Bodhi Path Centers curriculum is based on
teachings that come from the Indian Buddhist master Atisha from the 11th century, how them
reported Gampop. Atisha’s methods are the most effective for training the mind and
deepening of wisdom, and on top of that, application can also be transmitted
