Pentecost Retreat - Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (France)
Awakening & Non-duality
a retreat with Swami Atmananda
26 – 29 May 2023
L’Arche de Saint-Antoine
Presentation
Swami Atmananda proposes to deepen the theme of spiritual awakening from the tradition of Advaita Vedanta. Awakening is Pure Presence. It is neither an experience nor a state, but simply the spontaneous and immediate Recognition of our true Nature (the Self). There is no awakened one, only Awakening is…
This Retreat, held during the Pentecost weekend, offers a powerful moment of integration between teachings and practice, and takes place largely in silence and contemplation.
In addition to the talks, the retreat-seminar will include two half-hour meditation sessions each day, preceded by an introduction by Swami Atmananda Udasin, as well as a conscious walk and a time of mindfulness yoga.
Swami Atmananda Udasin is the Āchārya (spiritual director) of the Ajatananda Ashram, an interreligious ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas in Rishikesh, India. After studying comparative religions and a long spiritual search, he met his master Sri Chandra Swami Udasin in India in 1990. He was then called to a hermit’s life for about 10 years. Since 1997, he has lived in India where he teaches, since 2012, the Direct Path of Non-Duality in the tradition of Advaita Vedanta and offers Satsangs and retreats in India and abroad.
French website: https://amis-ajatananda.org/
Venue
L’Arche de Saint-Antoine
“L’Arche de Saint-Antoine welcomes internships, trainings and community stays in the spirit of non-violence, in a peaceful and hearty environment.”
Address : 34, La Basse Cour – 38160 Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye (France)
Website : https://www.arche-sta.com
Welcoming
We will welcome you from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday 26 May 2023.
We will meet again at 7 p.m. for dinner and then at 8:30 p.m. for the introductory talk with Swami Atmananda.
Simultaneous Translation
The Satsangs will be given in French with simultaneous translation into English.
To be able to follow the translation, you will need your smartphone. Remember to take earphones or headphones with you and if possible install the VLC Media Player application in advance (follow these links: for Android or iPhone).
Detailed Programme
Friday 26 May
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Welcoming of participants
7:00 p.m. Dinner (in silence)
8:30 p.m. Introduction
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May
6:15 a.m. Conscious Walk (in silence, 45 min.)
7:30 a.m. Meditation (45 min.)
8:15 a.m. Breakfast (in silence)
9:30 a.m. Kirtan
10:00 a.m. Talk
11:00 a.m. Tea time (in silence)
11:30 a.m. Questions & Answers
12:30 p.m. Lunch (in silence)
3:00 p.m. Mindfulness Yoga (optional)
3:45 p.m. Kirtan
4:15 p.m. Talk – Questions & Answers
5:45 p.m. Break (in silence)
6:00 p.m. Meditation (45 min.)
7:00 p.m. Dinner (in silence)
Monday 29 May
6:15 a.m. Conscious Walk (in silence, 45 min.)
7:30 a.m. Meditation (45 min.)
8:15 a.m. Breakfast (in silence)
9:30 a.m. Kirtan
10:00 a.m. Talk
11:00 a.m. Tea time (in silence)
11:30 a.m. Questions & Answers
12:30 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m. Kirtan
3:15 p.m. Talk – Questions & Answers
5:00 p.m. End of the Retreat
Practical information
– Administration fee: €25
– Accommodation: from €165 full board, depending on the room (click here for more info)
– Teaching: The teachings are offered on a free and conscious donation basis.
All the programs organized by the Ashram in India and Europe are offered free of charge. Ajatananda Ashram is a non-profit organization and, as such, depends entirely on donations to cover all its expenses, including travel and accommodation costs for Swamiji.
If you feel inspired to help the Ashram promote its activities in the field of non-dual teaching and interreligious dialogue, you are most welcome to do so by using the Donation Box during the retreat. You can also make a donation online.
All contributions are greatly appreciated and received with deep gratitude.
Contact
Contact via email – Nicole Orléan : nicole.orlean@club-internet.fr
This Retreat is organized by Les Amis d’Ajatananda Ashram
Registration
Registration for the Retreat is done in two steps:
1. Proceed to your registration and pay the administrative fees (25 €) to the association Les Amis d’Ajatananda Ashram via the form below.
2. Book your accommodation at l’Arche de Saint-Antoine, using the link that will be sent to you in the confirmation email of your registration. Please fill in one registration form per person (e.g. for a couple, two forms…)
We suggest that you complete both steps without delay, as the number of rooms available is limited!
Thank you very much for your understanding and for your collaboration!
We hope to see you soon,
OM !