We are happy to announce that Swami Atmananda Puri will return to Australia in November 2022.
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.
Melbourne November 1
Yogafest Reconnect
Swami Atmananda Puri is the special guest at Yogafest Reconnect, a one day/one night immersive yoga and meditation retreat. The retreat is being held on Melbourne Cup Day, November 1, at Somers on the stunning Morning Peninsular.
This special one-day event of rest, revitalisation and reconnection, brings together some of Melbourne’s most experienced and committed yoga teachers, offering a jam-packed program of yoga, meditation, pranayama, masterclasses, sumptuous vegetarian meals and more.
Limited number of day tickets available and for overnight accommodation for Monday 31 October (from 4 pm), which includes light dinner, welcome gathering and morning meditation.
For more information and to buy tickets go to: www.yogafestretreat.com
Sunshine Coast November 3-10
SILENT MEDITATION RETREAT
Join us for a 7 or 3 day residential retreat at Chenrezig, a tranquil Buddhist centre set in the beautiful Sunshine Cost Hinterland.
This retreat is designed to reinforce existing spiritual practices while providing the foundation for a lifetime of meditation practice. Connecting with sacred and ancient wisdom within ourselves can help to bring a deeper meaning to life, and more peace of mind. The focus is to go deeper into the traditional Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism) meditation teachings & techniques, using Amma’s teachings and meditation techniques as a guide.
Benefits can include clarity and strength of mind to achieve your goals, staying centred in an ever-changing world and overcoming stress and tension.
This retreat is suitable for all levels of experience in meditation from beginner to advanced. We will alternate between guided meditation, silent sitting and silent walking sessions.
Dates:
7 Day Retreat: Thursday evening November 3 – Thursday afternoon November 10
3 Day Retreat: Thursday evening November 3 – Sunday afternoon November 6
Venue: Chenrezig Institute Wellness Centre – 33 Johnsons Rd, Eudlo, Sunshine Coast.
Cost: 7 day retreat – $540 or 3 day retreat – $260 (meals included).
Register:
- Click on the following link to make your retreat payment: https://ammaapps.org.au/Apps/Events/Events.aspx
- Select Sunshine Coast Retreats from the drop down menu and enter $540 for the 7 day retreat or $260 for the 3 day retreat. Also make sure you click “Finalise Transaction” at the end to complete the process!
Accommodation:
On site accommodation is available but limited. All reservations need to be made through Amma Australia and priority will be given to those attending the 7 day retreat.
Retreat Huts – single hut $70 p/n (possible to have a trundle bed for an extra $30 p/n to make a twin room)
Lotus House – single room $52 p/n
Lotus House – twin room $80 p/n
Dormitory $27 per person p/n
Wellbeing Centre – single room $60 p/n
Once you have registered, please email us at [email protected] with your accommodation preference. If available, we will email you with the price and it will be placed on hold for 24 hours. Once payment is made, we will confirm your accommodation booking.
BYRON BAY NOVEMBER 13-14
MINI JAPA RETREAT
Join us for a Mini Japa Sadhana Retreat where Swamiji will guide us through the practice of mantra meditation.
A mantra is a powerful and transformative tool if we know how to use it. Mantra Sadhana is the spiritual practice of meditative repetition of mantras. It is a powerful technique for harnessing the body/mind’s subtle energies on the yogic path of self-transformation.
In this 1/2 day retreat you will learn how to deepen and benefit from this practice. The retreat will conclude with lunch.
Date: Sunday 13th November
Time: 7.00am – 2.00pm
Venue: Yellow Church 9 Myokum Street, Mullumbimby, NSW, 2482
Cost: $54 including lunch
What to bring: a japa mala (or purchase from the Amma store on site); a cushion (optional, chairs provided)
Retreat registration is required: https://bit.ly/3U5L8zq
Covid Safety:
- Please do not attend the event if you are unwell.
- The State Government strongly recommends wearing a face mask in indoor public
spaces and when you can’t physically distance from others.
EVENING SATSANG
Join us for an evening talk, prayers, meditation and devotional singing.
Date: Monday 14th November
Time: 7.00pm start
Venue: Peter and Adarsha’s, 30 Mcleish Rd, Tintenbar. 2478. (Take Lennox head exit off H’way into Ross Lane, Mcleish is 1st on right)
Cost: By donation
What to bring: a cushion (optional, chairs provided)
Contact: Praba 0402826428 or [email protected]
ADELAIDE NOVEMBER 18-19
CHARITY CAR WASH
Swamiji will join us for our monthly Charity Car Wash. Please come and help, bring your car for a wash and let your friends know!
Date: Saturday 18th November 2022
Time: 8:00am – 12:30pm
Venue: 453 Greenhill Road, Tusmore.
This wonderful seva, which is in its 24th year, raises approximately $8,000pa for Amma’s world wide charities. Additional donations of approximately $2,000pa support local charity outreach via Amrita Australia Ltd. All donations to Amrita Australia are tax deductible.
ONE DAY SILENT RETREAT
This retreat is designed to deepen and reinforce existing spiritual practices. Swamiji will guide us deeper into the traditional Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism) meditation teachings & techniques, using Amma’s teachings and meditation techniques as a guide.
The day will include guided meditation, walking meditation, a spiritual talk and question & answer session.
The benefits of practicing meditation can include increased clarity and strength of mind, helping you to achieve your goals, stay centred in an ever-changing world and overcome stress and tension.
This retreat is suitable for all levels of experience in meditation from beginner to advanced.
Date: Sunday 20th November
Time: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Venue: 39 York Drive, Flagstaff Hill, SA. Deborah & Andrew’s home.
Cost: Suggested donation of $54-$108 or what you can afford.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, cushion (optional) chairs will be provided.
Retreat registration is required: Robin 0466 343 676 or Elizabeth 0478 912 343
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