Retreats

The responsibility for a rewarding retreat rests primarily with the individual. Whether you have come to renew your spirit or inwardly seek solutions to troublesome questions and problems, the success of your endeavour rests ultimately on your personal relationship with God — the divine Spirit that is the source of life, wisdom, health, and happiness. In the measure you cultivate awareness of His indwelling presence, you will receive inspiration, assurance, and guidance toward solving every problem in life.

Taking care of the following points will greatly help you to cultivate that awareness:

• Participate in the full retreat programme (to the extent possible) and not engage in other activities during the time of your stay.
• Maintain silence during the retreat to build your inner environment and deepen your attunement with God and Gurus.
• Ensure participation in group activities as they bring you into the company of other like-minded souls thereby reinforcing your good efforts and aspirations.
• Practice the presence of God. Learn to feel that God is by your side every moment, in every experience.
• Refrain from reading secular literature such as newspapers and magazines during your retreat should you have brought any with you.
• Remain within the retreat premises as it would be easier to maintain silence and to think of God during your free time if you keep yourself in the secluded retreat environment.
• Avoid the use of mobile phones if you have brought them with you. Do not make or receive phone calls except in emergencies.
• Last but not the least, we urge you to meditate deeply during your retreat. Meditation is the very foundation of your relationship with God.