Retreat

A  four day retreat at Slangenburg Castle
in Doetinchem

1-2-3-4  april 2011

For those who
. seek true inspiration
. long for deep relaxation and inner peace
. lack a steady feeling of well-being
. regularly feel overpowered by thoughts and emotions
. feel worn and exhausted
. experience that emotional pain too often gets the upper hand
. love to be in good company
. enjoy a pleasurable ambience and being in the wonders of nature.

Program
With Mindfulness meditation as its most prominent technique, the focus is on increasing consciousness and realizing one's deepest inner knowing. The discussions with Shobha lend themselves to these ends and support our deepening meditation practice. Central to the work is the practice of mindfulness in our practical everyday activities.

There is sufficient time to read, walk, make music or just relax and do what pleases you. The program is suitable for those who wish to learn to meditate. Persons who already have experience meditating will benefit trough a deepening of their practice. The retreat begins Friday afternoon at 2.00 h. and ends Monday after lunch.

Slangenburg Castle
The retreat takes place in this lovely castle kept in an excellent authentic state just outside of Doetinchem. Slangenburg lies in a splendid park which adjoins a large estate. For many years the castle has served as Guest house for the Benedictine Abbey, which is within walking distance of the castle. Even today the quiet atmosphere can still be felt and is conductive to reflection end contemplation.
Retreatants will stay in the castle and meetings will be held in the same building. We will stay in double rooms. As the rooms are very large, our experience tells us that most people will have no problem with this. A few single rooms are also available.
See photos.

Costs
Costs of the retreat is 100 euro.
Depending on the type of room, the cost will vary between 150 and 300 euro per person. Three meals, coffee and tea are all included in the cost.
There is space fore 25 participants.

Registration
If you are interested, please register as soon as possible. Rooms will be assigned in the order your registration is received.
Registration forms (in dutch) can be downloaded here.
The registration is complete when your form is received and payment made.

If you have questions please call  0522-471760
or
e-mail sachacommunicatie@planet.nl

* Gayatri mantra  look at www.shantimayi.com/meditations/gayatri.html
* Heart soetra     look at www.buddha.net/heart.htm