To focus on quality interaction, study and logistics during this retreat - limited to 50 families.
What ?
The Dharma Samvadam Retreat in Toronto aims to provide the entire family a 2 day opportunity to –
learn directly about the above from some of the most knowledgeable Sanyasis of our time.
interact closely, seek answers with some of the most prominent Sanyasis of our time.
engage in Yoga & Meditation led by trained teachers
engage children in self-development via a Children/Youth camp
engage in study of Vedanta, Knowledge of the self along with reflection and application.
The discourses at the retreat will be in Malayalam and be guided by-
Swami Chidanandapuri ji of the Advaitha Ashramam, Kerala, India
Swami Muktananda Yati ji of One World School of Vedanta. Kerala, India
Brahmasri Kariannur Divakaran Nambudiri of Guruvayurapan Temple of Brampton, ON.
Where : Guruvayurappan Temple of Brampton, Brampton, ON Map
How ?
Retreat guidelines & Registration
Registration is mandatory and online only.
Registration fee – Adult : $75 ; Children/Teens: $40; Age 7 and under : Free.
Registration covers
Access to all sessions at the retreat over the 2 days.
Access to Children/Youth camp (Age 8 to 18)
Access to Hindu Sangamam event on 8th
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks during the retreat.
Children/Youth camp is open only to families attending the retreat. i.e. only children whose one parent or parents are attending the retreat can attend the children/youth camp.
The sessions will begin at 8:00AM on both days with Yoga & Meditation.
This will be followed by structured discourses, group discussion and Q&A sessions.
There will be scheduled breaks for snacks & meals..
Sessions on Day 2 will end at 12:00PM followed by lunch.
Limited to 50 spots (families). First come first serve basis via online registration.
Registration closes on 5th September or earlier if full.
Out of town families needing accommodation, Contact Us if you would like to stay with a volunteer host family in GTA.
For a list of hotels near the venue that will provide a discounted rate for attendees. Contact Us
Detailed schedule, topics of discussion, further instructions will be sent to all registrants
Why ?
“Dharma” stands for that which holds up or supports the existence of a thing. It is the essential nature of a thing, without which it cannot exist. It is the law of being. It is a non-translatable and commonly misinterpreted as religion.
What is our Dharma ? What is my essential nature? What is the goal of life ? How can I be victorious in life? How can I be unconditionally happy ? Why do we chase happiness in external objects, when the real treasures lies within us ? How do we turn our pursuits inwards to access these treasures? What are the rites of passage or internal/external practices or Samskaras that help us navigate the different stages of life – childhood, student life, marriage, retirement etc., as we move towards our goal? How do i practice the art of living, managing our mind as found in our Shastras?
Our Rishis and the Guru-Shishya tradition have studied, taught, preserved, lived by Dharma and meditated on this ancient time tested knowledge of the self for over thousands of years.
This Dharma Samvadam Retreat provides an opportunity to hear, study and seek answers directly from the source.
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