{"id":26117,"date":"2024-09-09T19:53:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T16:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centrul.kamala.ro\/devcentrul\/?p=26117"},"modified":"2024-09-09T20:20:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T17:20:27","slug":"meditation-retreat-november-8-10-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centrul.kamala.ro\/devcentrul\/2024\/09\/meditation-retreat-november-8-10-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Meditation Retreat, November 8-10, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Those who wish to rediscover themselves, to interrupt the hectic flow of life, to penetrate themselves into an oasis of peace and spirituality can participate in this silent meditation retreat for the revelation of the spiritual Heart. One of the great great yogis known, Ramakrishna, recommends retiring to meditate 3 months a year, or three weeks, or if not, at least three days. No previous experience in yoga or meditation is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The retreat includes guided meditations, guidance and recommendations for spiritual practice, hatha yoga sessions. The necessary recommendations, meditative methods and practical elements, conferences with different themes will be offered, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Ramana Maharshi’s method of introspection using the question „Who am I?”;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 The mystical tremor of the Heart (spanda), the witness consciousness, the resorption of the „I” feeling in its source, about the content and quality of the mind, pure love as an expression of unity consciousness, silence as the substrate of existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Deepening in meditation, using two methods from the Mahamudra tradition: „catching the agitated mind” and „stabilizing the mind in a state of tranquility”;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 The four fundamental stages in the process of Revelation of the Spiritual Heart;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Mind calming techniques using breath control;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 The fundamental principles of spiritual transformation in Advaita Vedanta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Methods to translate from individual consciousness to the Divine Unity Consciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 The wonder at the beauty of the Spiritual Heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program will begin on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., with an introduction, questions and answers, followed by meditation. From Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon, all participants will observe the mauna (not speak), as recommended in all contemplative traditions, in , to create the conditions for a good internalization. It will be possible to ask questions (in writing) to the teachers who guide the meditation. The retreat will end with the sharing of experiences and discussions based on the themes presented, Sunday, November 10, 2024, 6 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The retreat is held by teachers with over 30 years of experience in the practice of yoga and meditation \u2013 Simona Trandafir, Liviu Gheorghe, Sebastian Teodor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Hridaya Kamala Center, S\u00e2npetru, Bra\u015fov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The retreat is in Romanian language(and English upon request).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who cannot attend physically, the retreat will be able to be streamed online (on the zoom platform, with meeting ID and password).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation is in rooms for 1, 2 or 3 people, and the food will be lacto-vegetarian, no meat, alcohol, tobacco, coffee will be consumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who participate online are asked to respect the conditions specific to a meditation retreat at home as well (as much as possible to keep mauna – silence, limit social and online interactions, etc.), keep the video camera open for the entire duration of the program and attend all sessions so that you can enjoy as much as possible what this spiritual program has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indicative program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Friday 19-21.30 introduction, lecture and meditation <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Saturday: 8.30 breakfast, 9.00 \u2013 13.30 lectures and meditative techniques, 13.30 \u2013 16.00 lunch break, 16.00 \u2013 18.00 lecture and meditative techniques, 18.10 \u2013 19.30 hatha yoga, 19.30 \u2013 20.00 dinner break, 20.00 \u2013 21.30 lecture and meditation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Sunday: 8.30 breakfast, 9.00 \u2013 13.30 lectures and meditative techniques, 13.30 \u2013 15.00 lunch break, 15.00 \u2013 18.00 lecture and meditative techniques, 18.00 sharing and final discussions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation fee (without accommodation and meals):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

300 lei, respectively 250 lei for seniors (pensioners)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complete package (participation fee, accommodation in double rooms and meals for 2 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

670 lei, respectively 550 lei for seniors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complete package (participation fee, single accommodation and meals for 2 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

740 lei, respectively 610 lei for seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meal includes: dinner (Friday), breakfast, lunch and dinner (Saturday), breakfast and lunch (Sunday). In addition, one can also opt for Sunday dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registrations are made until November 5, 2024, subject to availability. To reserve the place, it is necessary to pay an advance of 200 lei. Individual situations can be discussed separately. Places are taken in order of advance payment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information and registration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

tel.\/ whatsapp\/ signal\/ telegram 0731.32.42.41 (Veronica)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

email: centrulakamala@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May the sacred tremor of the Spiritual Heart illuminate our lives!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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