We are happy to announce that Swami Atmananda Puri will tour Australia, beginning February 9th 2024. He will visit Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Byron Bay and also conduct a 6 day Silent Retreat in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Swami Atmananda Puri
Swami Atmananda Puri is a monastic disciple of Mata Amritanandamayi. He first met Amma in 1989 and has been living at Amma’s ashram in Kerala, India since 1993. He has been conducting meditation retreats and spiritual discourses in Singapore, Malaysia, Europe, Mauritius, Australia and New Zealand, to guide individuals toward finding greater peace in their everyday lives. He is also a Global Teacher of the IAM® Technique.
We hope to see you at some of the upcoming programs.
BYRON BAY/SOUTHEAST QLD MAY 16-22
6 DAY SILENT ADVAITA MEDITATION RETREAT WITH SWAMI ATMANANDA PURI
Explore the Mandukya Upanishad, with Swami Atmananda, for six days in a tranquil and spiritual atmosphere in the company of like-minded Amma’s children! The Mandukya Upanishad is renowned for its in-depth examination of the sacred syllable “Aum,” representing the essence of the ultimate reality. It explores the different states of consciousness and offers profound insights into the nature of existence, consciousness, and the self. It provides a contemplative path for seekers to understand the essence of their being and transcend the limitations of the material world. The teachings of Mandukya Upanishad have practical applications for meditation and spiritual practice.
“Mandukya eva alam” is a Sanskrit phrase that can be translated to ” Mandukya by itself is sufficient.” The essence of this expression suggests that the Mandukya Upanishad contains profound insights and teachings that are so comprehensive and powerful that they are sufficient for a seeker to attain spiritual realization.
The retreat is open to all levels of meditators, from beginning to advanced. Prior exposure to meditation is preferred, though not essential.
The retreat will consist of the following:
- Observing a vow of silence throughout the six days
- Classes on Mandukya Upanishad (Sravanam)
- Self Contemplation (Mananam)
- Guided non-dual meditation sessions (Nididhyasana)
- Silent sitting meditation sessions
- Walking meditation sessions
- Question and Answer sessions
- Daily yoga asana class
Date: Thursday 16th – Wednesday 22nd May
Time: Arrival Thursday 16th May
5.30pm – Registration
7pm – Dinner
Start of Retreat – 8pm
Departure Wednesday 22nd May between 2-2.45pm
Venue: TS Springbrook Rainforest Retreat, 2184 Springbrook Road, Springbrook, QLD
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and morning and afternoon tea will be provided
Cost: $840 single room accommodation or $510 camping option
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and drink bottle
For more information contact: byronbay@ammaaustralia.org.au or call Jagrati 0490 210 334 or Saguna 0402 980 805
Register: https://forms.gle/c2DArYtfECxvoKa4A
VILAKKU PUJA WITH SWAMIATMANANDA PURI
The Vilakku puja is a participative and highly immersive puja. The participants are lovingly guided, while they individually perform the puja. Swami Atmananda will be leading the puja. When done with love and devotion, Vilakku Puja is said to bring prosperity, including physical, mental and spiritual health, happiness to the individual, family and the world.
Date: Saturday 25 May
Time: 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Durrumbul Hall, Main Arm
Cost: $50
Note: dinner on donation provided
Register: https://ammaapps.org.au/Apps/ammapujas/pujas.aspx
For more information contact: byronbay@ammaaustralia.org.au or call Jagrati 0490 210 334 or Saguna 0402 980 805