Spiritual Retreats
Retreats, whether one day or several days, are a wonderful opportunity to step out of the fast pace of urban living and turn our attention inwards. Through periods of retreat, we begin to see more clearly the habitual thought and feeling patterns and distorted beliefs that we bring to our lives. This can help us to live more compassionately and consciously when we return to our busy schedules. Beyond this, through the silent practice of dwelling in present moment awareness, we may gain insight not only into our minds and lives but also into the fundamental nature of our being.
Retreat into Joy: July 13-16, 2023
Deepening the Teachings of Father Charles Ogada
Father Charles Ogada - a Nigerian Christian mystic and Vedantist - dedicated and gave his life to transform the village of Ebe, Nigeria into ‘Joy Village’. Allowing love to be his guiding light, he brought his profound spiritual insight and love to Canada and other countries around the world multiple times. His teachings and life work inspire this extraordinary three day multi-faith retreat. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time in silence, contemplation and meditation, listen to recorded talks and Q+A’s with Father Charles Ogada, practice yoga, walk in the forest, canoe, and do experiential exercises to become aware of our timeless, ever-peaceful, ever-present, ever-loving Self. One day of the retreat will be in silence. Through direct experience we can develop faith in the Self and an inner affirmation that: “The ‘I’ in me can do anything!”
Dates/Times: Thursday, July 13, 2023, 5:00 pm to Sunday, July 16, 2023, at 2:00 pm
Location: Dharma Centre of Canada, 1267 Galway Road, Kinmount, ON
Cost: Non-members: $375 / Dharma Centre Members: $330
Location: Dharma Centre of Canada, 1267 Galway Road, Kinmount, ON
Cost: Non-members: $375 / Dharma Centre Members: $330
Register: Via Dharma Centre website