Awakening Presence
The 6 day residential retreat will provide the opportunity to deepen into presence, to experience being free from the agitations of the thinking mind. Deepening into stillness allows us to examine and transform the habitual limited patterns of mind that create confusion, anxiety and suffering. The retreat will support inquiry into what it means to be awake, what takes us out of that state and how to remain more fundamentally present and alive in our daily lives and relationships. The retreat program consists of sitting, walking & guided meditations, meditation instruction, group & individual meetings with teachers, open inquiry sessions, evening Dharma talks & morning and afternoon gentle yoga sessions. About the venue
For those coming in person, the retreat will be held at the Brahma Kumaris Centre for Spiritual Learning in Wilton, NSW, approximately 80 minutes’ drive from Sydney. Accommodation is in comfortable twin share rooms with en-suites. Serene gardens and bushland surround the meditation centre.
Attending Online
You can also Zoom into the retreat by attending Online from your home or special space. You can follow as much of the retreat schedule as your inclination and circumstance permits. To get the most benefit we suggest you commit to attend at least the 5 essential sessions marked on the retreat schedule. You will also be included in small group sessions. More information will follow after you register. Click here to see the Daily Schedule |
Suitable for experienced and new meditators
When: 21 to 27 April 2023 (6 nights) Times: Start: 5.30pm on Friday 21 April (arrive from 4pm) Finish at 2pm Thursday 27 April Cost: for all meals and accommodation
Donation: In keeping with a 2,500 year old tradition no fee has been charged for the teachings. At the end of the retreat you are invited to give a donation (dana) to express your appreciation and to support the teachers to continue their work. To book your place and pay Click Here
Note: If you will be requesting a scholarship, please complete the registration form as well as the scholarship form below. Scholarships
Scholarships for all SIM retreats are available for people who need assistance paying the full fee and do not qualify for the concession. Click here for more information. About the Teachers
Subhana Barzaghi - Click here for information Alan Bassal - Click here for information Kate Duncan - Emerging Insight Retreat Dharma teacher Click here for information |