Meditation Retreat & Other Events Dates 2014
12 - 13 July 2014
9 - 10 August 2014
6 - 7 September 2014
4 - 5 October 2014
1 - 2 November 2014
6 - 7 December 2014
WHERE: Southern Lights Centre, 433 Long Bay Road, Akaroa
COST: $200
ACCOMMODATION: included
FOOD: bring to share
PLEASE BRING: personal items, paper and pen
Solar Fire Temple Meditations 2014:
For about 3 minutes around the exact time of the Full Moon in each sign there is an increase in energy and by meditating at this time one can tune in and be impressed by the energies of the month. These are held in the temple, Long Bay Road, Akaroa on the following dates: All are welcome, please join us.
16 January 4.00 pm
15 February 4.00 pm
16 March 4.00 pm
15 April 4.00 pm
14 May 4.00 pm
13 June 3.00 pm
12 July 4.00 pm
10 August 4.00 pm
9 September 12 noon
8 October 4.00 pm
6 November 4.00 pm
6 December 4.00 pm
Why Meditate?
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To learn to relax: physically, emotionally and mentally
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To enjoy better health
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To become calmer and stronger and more able to cope with stress
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To become more focused and effective in daily life
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To express one's higher qualities
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To become aware of the Inner Self and open to spiritual energies
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To be of service
"The technique of meditation governs all expansions of consciousness... By means of meditation we find freedom from the delusion of the senses and their vibratory lure; and find our own positive centre of energy and become consciously able to use it; becoming therefore aware of the real Self... and aware of essential unity." The Tibetan
Meditation Retreats
All are welcome! Each person comes to the weekends with different skills and experience in meditation. Beginners and advanced meditators will find it valuable.
Each weekend consists of:
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a minimum of six sitting meditations
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walking and contemplations in nature
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talks on the monthly theme and meditation
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all retreats are silent retreats for the participants