
Retreat Weekend- December 20-22
Retreat includes 8-Hour Christmas Meditation- Saturday, December 21, 2024, 8 am- 4 pm, Ananda Meditation Retreat- Temple of Silence
Many years ago, Paramhansa Yogananda started the tradition of an 8-hour Christmas Meditation, to help spiritual seekers experience the Christ-Consciousness waiting to be awakened within every soul.
Coming together with fellow truth seekers in meditation during this time, we more easily experience the truth that “the Kingdom of God lies within,” and can consciously draw the blessings of the Great Ones to hasten our own journey toward our highest potential: Oneness with all there is.
Join the Meditation Retreat staff and other meditators from Ananda Village as we gather together to dive deep in meditation.
Tentative Schedule
Friday night
3-5 pm Check-in
5-6:30 pm Sadhana: Energization Exercises, Yoga Postures and Meditation
6:30 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Orientation, Introductions, and Tips on getting the most from a long meditation, followed by meditation instruction for those who wish.
Saturday
7 -7:45 am Optional Energization Exercises and Yoga Postures to prepare for the meditation.
8 am-4 pm All Day Christmas Meditation in Temple of Silence. There will be periodic chanting breaks approximately every 1 1/2 hours, and a 30 minute noon break. Participants are welcome to leave the temple quietly at those times to stretch, or use the restroom. Those who do not wish to participate in the entire meditation are welcome to enjoy the rest of the day on their own in silent retreat, with free time to read, walk, etc.
6 pm Dinner in silence and quiet evening
Sunday
7 – 8:30 am Energization and Meditation
8:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am Goodbye Blessing- optional: Christmas Sunday Service with Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi at Ananda Village -11 am.
Cost: $108 plus lodging. Tuition includes activities, plus Friday dinner, Saturday snacks and light dinner, and Sunday breakfast. Total cost depends upon chosen lodgings.
Ananda Kriyabans please call for special Kriyaban rates.