Residential Retreat @ Rishihood University, Sonipat, NCR
Starting Saturday 29th June to Sunday 14th July, 2024
For serious seekers of Truth, questions like “by what, by whom, whence, how, why, from what cause” offer a potent means to deeper enquiry, investigation and contemplation on the ideas of “Brahman“.
The Upanishads that form the final portion of the Vedas, expound a system of philosophy which aids this quest and helps in attainment of spiritual enlightenment. Kena Upanishad (Sanskrit: केनोपनिषद्), is considered a foundational study into the enquiry of “by whom” or “from what cause” and asserts the idea of a “Spiritual Person”.
The Retreat
Vedanta Wisdom Trust in partnership with Rishihood University is offering a 2-weeks’ residential retreat that will attempt to study this very important text, in an environment and with a structure, most conducive to such study.
Modules:
- Module 1: Sat, 29 June - Sat, 6 July 2024 (8 days)
- Module 2: Sun, 7 July - Sun, 14 July 2024 (8 days)
Some offerings of the Retreat:
- A systematic study of one of the main Upanishads
- A spiritual and practical interpretation of the text
- Disciplined living
- Community living with the teacher and other saadhaks
- Healthy meals
- Yoga, sports etc.
- Basic Sanskrit
A key highlight of this retreat is the diversity of the student body. People of different ages, professions and geographies will comprise the student body. This diversity will help a good exchange of ideas and questions.
Who Can Enroll?
- Anyone who is interested in developing clarity of thought and is in pursuit of lasting happiness
- Anyone curious to learn about the concept of Truth according to the Upanishads
- Over 20 years of age with the ability to take part in physical activities as part of the retreat
Testimonials from some participants of the last retreat (2023):
Retreat Faculty
The primary faculty of the retreat will be Dr. Janki Santoke, a lifelong learner, teacher, and practitioner of the Vedanta philosophy. She is the Founder & Managing Trustee of Vedanta Wisdom Trust dedicated to imparting knowledge and wisdom on right living and enabling one to lead a productive, meaningful life. Over a span of over 35 years, Dr. Janki Santoke has authored books & articles on the subject, delivered lectures and classes to propagate the knowledge. For her full profile, kindly click here.
Indicative Daily Schedule
- 5 am: Arise
- 5:10 am: Prayer
- 5:15 am to 6:15 am: Self-study
- 6:15 am: Clean, Tea (In room)
- 6:45 am: Yoga
- 7:20 am to 8:00 am: Exercise/sport/fitness
- 8:00 am: Bath
- 8:45 am: Breakfast
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am: Class
- 10:45 am to 12:45 am: Work on Project/Karma
- 1:00 pm: Lunch
- 1:45 pm: Siesta
- 2:45 pm: Self-study
- 4:00 pm: Tea
- 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm: Basic Sanskrit
- 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm: Class/GD
- 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm: Bhajans
- 8:00 pm: Dinner
- 8:45 pm: Constitutional
- 9:15 pm: Retire
Medium of Instruction
- English
Retreat Dates
- Saturday 29th June to Sunday 14th July, 2024
- Reporting: Friday 28th June, 2024
Retreat Donation (2 modules, 16 days):
- Single Occupancy: ₹37,000
- Double Occupancy: ₹33,000
It includes tuition, boarding, lodging, sports facilities, excursions, study material, minor medical aid, etc.
Accomodation will be AC rooms and will include 4 hot meals per day.
Travel arrangements to and from the venue will have to be made by each participant on her/his own.
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