Silence Retreat

“In silence we can feel the pulse of the universe.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

You begin this journey with silence. For the next two days, you will retreat into silence. That means no talking, no phones, and no distractions. By turning off external stimuli, you can turn your attention inward and explore the sensations of your body, the fluctuations of your mind, and the nature of your emotions. With the support of John David and the energy of the Open Sky House community, you can dive deeply into the practice. Based on the teachings of Advaita Vedanta, this experience aims to free consciousness from identification with limited concepts and thoughts and to realize the true nature of the self. By examining the ideas of duality and separation between self and world, you can realize the oneness and interconnectedness of all things. This weekend is not an escape from reality, but rather an immersion in it. You will face the challenges of the present moment, the discomforts of physical and mental pain, and the habitual patterns of your mind. But if you face these obstacles with courage, compassion, and curiosity, you can discover your inner strength and resilience. May this weekend be a transformative experience for you, a stepping stone to a life of clarity, compassion and freedom, where you can recognize yourself as the infinite consciousness and feel complete and whole in every moment.