Retreat in India October 5 - 9, 2024
This retreat will delve into the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi(1879-1950), one of the most respected Indian sages of the 20th century. We will visit the famous ashram in Tamil Nadu in South India where people came from all over the world to sit with him in loving silence and is still visited today by many spiritual seekers. We will have conversations about the essence of Sri Ramana’s teachings and practice meditation together. There will also be visits to the temples and holy sites in the area. Although the program will not be strenuous, it is not meant to be a sight-seeing excursion but a spiritual journey for those who are genuinely interested. Time will be set aside each day for meditation.
Participation will be limited to a small number of participants in order to ensure a focused and intimate atmosphere for the meditation and reflections. The retreat will be cancelled in case less than four people register.
Registration Deadline:
July 31, 2024
Schedule:
October 4 : We ask everyone to arrive in Bangalore on October 4
October 5: Pick-up and travel from Bangalore to Tiruvannamalai in the morning
Pick-up venue in Bangalore will be provided to registered participants
Check-in at the Sparsa Resort in Tiruvannamalai
October 5-9 : Retreat (detailed schedule will be provided to participants)
October 9: Check-out and bus ride back to Bangalore
Lodging in Tiruvannamalai:
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Sparsa Resort (https://sparsaresorts.com/thiruvannamalai/)
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The resort has modern facilities, spa, pool, yoga lessons and a vegetarian restaurant.
Cost:
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There is no participation fee.
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You will be responsible for your own flights to and from India.
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You will be responsible for your own lodging and food in Bangalore prior to pick-up on October 5.
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Transportation from the pick-up venue in Bangalore to Tiruvannamalai on October 5 and back to Bangalore on October 9 will be provided by Krueger & Lee
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You will be responsible for all of your own costs incurred at the Sparsa Resort during the retreat including the room and food. The room cost is approximately 80~85 USD per night and food (most likely buffet style) costs are reasonable. We are holding a number of rooms at the resort but you will be asked to contact the resort directly to confirm or cancel your own room. Details and contact information will be provided to registered participants.
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Expenses related to the visits to the ashram and other sites during the retreat will be provided by Krueger & Lee.
If you are interested in joining the retreat, please fill out a short registration form. Thank you.