This retreat is for everyone that are exploring various spiritual paths, looking for a specific path, and for those that wish to understand more deeply the path they are already on. It is specifically designed to help us develop skills and discernment in order to approach our own spiritual path.
The principles of Presence and Awareness will guide our exploration towards an intellectual and experiential understanding of intelligence. In a time where information can be easily accessed, created and synthesised, the intelligence that comes from inner wisdom offers a useful perspective for our life.
Blended with collaborative activities, experiential learning, advice on motivation and self-esteem and many more useful topics, this 2 days retreat is an ideal opportunity to gain a fresh perspective on spirituality and its significance in our life.
Program (click to expand)
Program:
There will be 6 sessions per day. Each session lasts between 45 and 55 minutes and will be timed with breaks in between to maintain a relaxed atmosphere. Each of the sessions contains a 5-15 minutes explanation, a collaborative activity and some experiential time doing ‘meditation’ practice.
Saturday:
9.00am – 9.30am: start and introduction to the retreat
9.30am -9.50am: The link between point of view and meditation practice
10.05am – 11.00am: Meditation, Presence and Awareness
11.15 – 12.00pm: The principle of play and self-efficacy
2.30pm – 3.20pm: Variety of spiritual paths
3.35pm – 4.30pm: Working with Intelligence – the 3 discriminating wisdom
4.45pm – 5.30pm: Developing Presence and Awareness
Sunday:
9.00am – 9.50am: Time for reflection – going with and beyond critical thinking
10.05am – 11.00am: Relationships and commitments
11.15am – 12.00pm: Being alone and being together
2.30pm – 3.20pm: Health and spirituality
3.35pm – 4.30pm: The 5 capacities – a summary of the retreat
4.45pm – 5.30pm: End of the retreat – final activity together