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An authentic practice of meditation touches every aspect of a meditator’s life, from the purity of one’s physical existence, to the power of one’s life force...
An authentic practice of meditation touches every aspect of a meditator’s life, from the purity of one’s physical existence, to the power of one’s life force...
It has been taught by countless masters over countless years: the three essential factors which lead to success in all spiritual pursuits are - practice, practice, and practice. This frustratingly simple truth is as correct today as when it was taught by the first Guru to the first disciple. Shri Raam Institute’s Ten Day Superconscious Meditation Retreats offer the perfect field of skillful practice for today’s serious aspirants.
The structure of our retreats was created thousands of years ago and described in writing by the sage Patanjali as Raja Yoga, the Royal Path. Over the course of ten days, we will systematically introduce and experience practices which address all levels of our being: physical, energetic, mental, emotional, spiritual. Each day builds upon the strong foundation of the preceding day, culminating in four days of silent practices where we skillfully seek to enter into the realm of the Superconscious.
These proven practices are not difficult to learn and begin; our retreats are open to all who have a sincere desire to rise above suffering. Progress on the path, however, is as individual and unique as we are! We must all begin at the beginning! Our retreats are designed to help you progress when it is time to progress and are offered at three levels:
A very special aspect of each Shri Raam Institute Ten Day Superconscious Meditation Retreat is its location. Our retreat locations have been specifically chosen to meaningfully enhance the spiritual practices and maximize the potential for individual success. At each location, the ancient practices and teachings remain the same, but each location provides a complimentary experience, like a carefully chosen spice, which adds a richness and depth to the retreat. For those in need of rejuvination, we offer retreats in conjunction with the powerful healing of Ayurveda. For those who are writers, we offer retreats in conjunction with the powerful practice of guided spiritual Journaling. For those who respond to the natural world, we offer retreats in conjunction with the power practice of contemplative walking in nature.
Come join the team from the Shri Raam Institute of Meditation on this amazing ten day Superconscious Meditation retreat in the sacred Himalayas! Our August 2018 retreat offers the perfect blend of skillful, practical guidance from our team of meditation masters with the therapeutic transformation of guided sacred journalling! You will be renewed in body, breath, mind, and soul!
The Superconscious state of being is known as the fourth state of consciousness; it is Pure Consciousness itself, beyond thinker and beyond thought. Superconsciousness is the experience of the True Self. To attain such a state is indeed challenging, but it is also our true nature, our essence, and it needs only to be uncovered and revealed. The key to opening the door to the Superconscious is: preparation!
“Mastering the Outer Self” is our introductory level Superconscious Meditation retreat. Here we will explore, enjoy, and purify our physical being and the outer layers of the mind through a series of ancient practices that have been tested and proven over the centuries by the Meditation Masters of the Himalayas. Our retreat will progress day by day through the limbs of raja yoga as we systematically prepare ourselves for four days of silence and the practice of Superconscious Meditation!
Our retreat begins with grounding, and establishing clarity of intention for our sacred time together. Contemplative writing on this day will be detoxifying in nature as we explore those practices which will help us eliminate patterns that are not helpful to the ultimate goal of life.
With elimination practices underway, we will then turn to the purification practices and affirming journalling which cultivate the qualities that are beneficial and essential on the path - contentment, devotion, surrender - and we will begin appreciate the depths to which relaxation can take us.
Cleansed and purified, we now learn to create stillness, we create ease, we release all effort, and allow our minds to expand into the infinite. The focus of our writing on this day will be the removal of that which blocks us from infinite stillness.
On day four we turn from the outer world to the inner, learning to ride on the wave of infinite energy which is flowing within our very breath. Here we begin mastery of our inner states, bringing an end to stress and rule of emotions. Our writing on day four will focus on creating fluidity.
With the fifth day we move deeper inside, exploring the practices which free us from the distracted external world which is ruled by the senses. Our journaling this day will draw us gracefully and purposefully toward the inner self which is the abode of infinite peace.
The sixth day will bring us focus as we engage with practices to create a one-pointed mind. Our writing will explore the many facets of the mind and the power of intention. This will complete our preparations.
Now, well prepared, we move skillfully into silence, we move toward the Superconscious, toward our true nature. These final days will be quiet but rich and full. Journalling will continue, but will be performed in silence as will our daily practices as you gather all of the skills you have learned into the harmonious support of life’s most exquisite spiritual practice - meditation - and the quest for the highest state of consciousness.
*Our retreat will end with the breaking of silence, a time of sharing, and lunch on the 10th day.
Tucked away in the Himalayas of Nepal's Kingdom, amidst the most scenic area, there lies a Buddhist Monastery; Neydo Tashi Choeling Monastery in the most peaceful location. Only 22km or less than an hour's drive from the heart of hectic Kathmandu. It is located in the southwest corner of the Kathmandu Valley close to Pharping.
The Neydo Monastery is purposely situated close to the Asura Cave where Padmasambhava or Guru Rinpoche, as he is known affectionately, meditated and achieved the highest realization. "There is energy which really helps our meditation practice," says Dechen, the daughter of the monastery's founder, Karma Chagmé Rinpoche.
Almost 200 monks live and study here and if you wish you may eat alongside them, participate in their practice, and gain insight of their monastic life.
Your stay will be at Neydo Monastery Guest House which is situated in one of the most intriguing places in the Kathmandu Valley with peaceful natural surroundings and home to many significant religious sites of the great siddhas. Your stay at the Monastery Guest House is greatly valued as it contributes to the day-to-day expenditure of the monastery and provides a living for the 200 monks living here.
The present Karma Charmé is the seventh reincarnate lama of in the unique Neydo Kagyu tradition, which also follows the Nyingma lineage Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery was founded in exile under his vision to ensure the continuity of this unique Buddhist lineage.
The monastery is renowned for its huge Amitabha Buddha statue and it’s profound practice, and incidentally happens to be the biggest Amitabha in Nepal, which is flanked left and right by statues of Avaloketesvara, the Buddha of Compassion and Vajrapani, the protector and holder of the sacred teachings of Buddha.
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Come join the team from the Shri Raam Institute of Meditation on this amazing ten day Superconscious Meditation retreat at a stunning ayurvedic spa in Manali, India! Our May 2019 retreat offers the perfect blend of skillful, practical guidance from our team of meditation masters plus the healing power of ayurvedic food, massage, and holistic care from the professional ayurvedic medical team! You will be renewed in body, breath, mind, and soul!
The Superconscious state of being is known as the fourth state of consciousness; it is Pure Consciousness itself, beyond thinker and beyond thought. Superconsciousness is the experience of the True Self. To attain such a state is indeed challenging, but it is also our true nature, our essence, and it needs only to be uncovered and revealed. The key to opening the door to the Superconscious is: preparation!
“Mastering the Outer Self” is our introductory level Superconscious Meditation retreat. Here we will explore, enjoy, and purify our physical being and the outer layers of the mind through a series of ancient practices that have been tested and proven over the centuries by the Meditation Masters of the Himalayas. Our retreat will progress day by day through the limbs of raja yoga as we systematically prepare ourselves for four days of silence and the practice of Superconscious Meditation!
Our retreat begins with grounding, and establishing clarity of intention for our sacred time together. Ayurvedic massages on this day will be detoxifying in nature as we explore those practices which will help us eliminate patterns that are not helpful to the ultimate goal of life.
With elimination practices underway, we will then turn to the purification practices and treatments which cultivate the qualities that are beneficial and essential on the path - contentment, devotion, surrender - and we will begin appreciate the depths to which relaxation can take us.
Cleansed and purified, we now learn to create stillness, we create ease, we release all effort, and allow our minds to expand into the infinite. The focus of Ayurvedic treatments on this day will be the removal of that which blocks us from infinite stillness.
On day four we turn from the outer world to the inner, learning to ride on the wave of infinite energy which is flowing within our very breath. Here we begin mastery of our inner states, bringing an end to stress and rule of emotions. Ayurvedic treatments on day four will focus on creating fluidity.
With the fifth day we move deeper inside, exploring the practices which free us from the distracted external world which is ruled by the senses. All Ayurvedic treatments will support this withdrawal from outer distractions.
The sixth day will bring us focus as we engage with practices to create a one-pointed mind. Our efforts will be strengthened and enhanced by the experience of Ayurveda’s shirodhara therapy. This will complete our preparations.
Now, well prepared, we move skillfully into silence, we move toward the Superconscious, toward our true nature. These final days will be quiet but rich and full. Ayurvedic treatments will continue, but will be performed in silence as will our daily practices as you gather all of the skills you have learned into the harmonious support of life’s most exquisite spiritual practice: meditation.
*Our retreat will end with the breaking of silence, a time of sharing, and lunch on the 10th day.
The May 2019 Superconscious Meditation Retreat Includes:
Retreat Does Not Include:
Come join the team from the Shri Raam Institute of Meditation on this amazing ten day Superconscious Meditation retreat in the Himalayas most beautiful and natural sacred garden: The Valley of Flowers! Our May 2019 retreat offers the perfect blend of skillful, practical guidance from our team of meditation masters plus the healing power of undiluted nature! You will be renewed in body, breath, mind, and soul!
The Superconscious state of being is known as the fourth state of consciousness; it is Pure Consciousness itself, beyond thinker and beyond thought. Superconsciousness is the experience of the True Self. To attain such a state is indeed challenging, but it is also our true nature, our essence, and it needs only to be uncovered and revealed. The key to opening the door to the Superconscious is: preparation!
“Mastering the Outer Self” is our introductory level Superconscious Meditation retreat. Here we will explore, enjoy, and purify our physical being and the outer layers of the mind through a series of ancient practices that have been tested and proven over the centuries by the Meditation Masters of the Himalayas. Our retreat will progress day by day through the limbs of raja yoga as we systematically prepare ourselves for four days of silence and the practice of Superconscious Meditation!
Our retreat begins with grounding, and establishing clarity of intention for our sacred time together. Our contemplative work on this day will be detoxifying in nature as we explore those practices which will help us eliminate patterns that are not helpful to the ultimate goal of life. It will be a full day of walking as we travel the 13 kilometres from Govind Ghat to Ghangria.
With elimination practices underway, we will then turn to the purification practices which cultivate the qualities that are beneficial and essential on the path - contentment, devotion, surrender - and we will begin appreciate the depths to which relaxation can take us. Our practices will be tremendously depended as we will hike approximately 4 kilometers into the Valley of Flowers on this day for our fist experience.
Cleansed and purified, we now learn to create stillness, we create ease, we release all effort, and allow our minds to expand into the infinite as we walk within the majestic valley of the high Himalayas. Each day we will return from our simple, but comfortable accommodations in Ghangria to a different vista in the Valley of Flowers.
On day four we turn from the outer world to the inner, learning to ride on the wave of infinite energy which is flowing within our very breath. Here we begin mastery of our inner states, bringing an end to stress and rule of emotions. Contemplations on day four will focus on creating fluidity.
With the fifth day we move deeper inside, exploring the practices that free us from the distracted external world which is ruled by the senses. Our contemplative walking on this day will draw us gracefully and purposefully into harmony with the natural world.
The sixth day will bring us focus as we engage with practices to create a one-pointed mind. Our efforts will be strengthened and enhanced by the experience of the Himalayas purity as we engage in the challenging hike - 6 kilometres, 9,600 ft to 14,107 ft and back) to Hemkund Sahib! This will complete our preparations.
Now, well prepared, we move skillfully into silence, we move toward the Superconscious, toward our true nature. These final days will be quiet but rich and full. Walks in the Valley of Flowers will continue, but will be performed in silence as will our daily practices as you gather all of the skills you have learned into the harmonious support of life’s most exquisite spiritual practice: Superconscious Meditation.
*Our retreat will end with the breaking of silence, a time of sharing, and the walk back to Govind Ghat on the 10th day.
Valley of Flowers is a vibrant and splendid national park reposing in West Himalayas. this alluring place is famous for its charming meadows of alpine flowers. Endowed with a diverse range of endemic flora, it is picturesque in its beauty. Legends believe it to be the place from where Lord Hanuman had collected the Sanjeevani buti (hurbs) for curing Lakshmana. This place has floral pastures, running streams and beautiful backdrop of the mountains.
Our Contemplative Walk in Nature Retreat in Valley of Flowers is a chance to witness the stunning beauty of World Heritage Site of Valley of Flowers and you will be renewed in body, breath, mind, and soul!
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