Launceston, Tasmania, Australia 6 day Silent Meditation Retreat 21 - 27 January
Contact: Karunamitra
Rocklyn Yoga Ashram, Australia 6 day Silent Meditation Retreat 10 - 16 February
Contact: Rocklyn Yoga
Hamilton, North Island, NZ 3 day Yoga and Meditation Program 1 - 3 March
Contact: Kailash
Uruguay, South America Two Programs
2 day Yoga and Meditation Program 14 - 16 March
6 day Silent Meditation Retreat 22 - 28 March
Contact: Janardhana
Auckland, New Zealand 4 day program Silent Meditation Retreat 15 - 19 May
Contact: Pragyadhara
Teaching meditation I always assume the wisdom to be present in everyone, that the guidance is trying to speak to the wisdom already in you. But making the connection with that wisdom is not automatic, it requires the right time, environment and focus, and sometimes guidance - that’s why these longer meditation courses. As the worldly activities get left behind, after some time the mind which was active out there gradually becomes calm. When the outer mind becomes quiet like that the way is open for a connection with the higher mind, inside, which is the source of our wisdom.
These courses clear the way for you to be able connect more directly with your inner life. As well as the length of the courses, the peaceful environment, the quiet we are encouraged to keep there, the absence of outside distractions all help to make this possible. And then the practices: Different techniques are introduced at different times as our inner perception deepens, so that as our practice evolves the different steps of self discovery come at the right time.
It seems to me that the time has come when we want to take a step further and go deeper, that it is not enough to continue in the same old way. This is done gently in the seclusion of our own inner nature. The guidance leaves you free to have your own experience in the privacy of your own inner space. This develops a sense of quiet confidence which can’t be described because it’s different than the usual.
If this is making sense, then give it some thought and listen to your inner voice, where these decisions are made, and note down the dates. And if not this time, maybe another. We have the long view before us. Sooner or later there are things we have to face which are particular to this life. This way we can do it consciously, knowingly, with full awareness; you will find it fits right in with whatever you have found and tested to be true. Here you can let it become an adventure and a part of your life.
