Tucked away on the southern coastline of Victoria, Australia, is a unique oasis. The Brahma Kumaris Centre for Spiritual Learning found its home in July 1996 on 9 hectares of natural bushland on the Mornington Peninsula, one hour from the heart of Melbourne.
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Each weekend the Brahma Kumaris offer a retreat for
a particular group in the community: young people, women, educators, health professionals,
business people, artists and many others. It has been described by one participant as
'a health retreat for the mind and
soul'. The programs are designed to
cater to personal needs engendered by the hectic lifestyle of the 00s.
address
83-99 Stotts Lane, Frankston South 3199
Melways Map 102 .k12
bookings
you can email directly through the link:
bookings.baxter@au.bkwsu.org
Click here to register online
Tel:(03) 5971 1599.
Fax: (03) 5971 3601
It is absolutely essential to re-confirm
your booking 1 week prior to arrival, or space will
be allocated to the waiting list.
accommodation
twin share rooms are available. Ensuite bathroom
vegetarian diet
Vegetarian meals are provided in the dining area that has floor to ceiling glass overlooking
natural gardens. The warm and friendly staff are all volunteers from the Brahma Kumaris
conditions
The retreat venue is alcohol, smoke and drug free. Full-time accommodation is not
available
what to bring
Weekend retreats: Sheets and pillowcases for a single bed, towel and toiletries,
indoor and outdoor shoes and a note book and a pen.
WORLD MEDITATION HOUR
On the third Sunday in every month 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Across the world the Brahma Kumaris organise a World Meditation Hour to send vibrations of peace and hope to troubled areas.
RETREAT DATES
4th July, 2008 to 7th August, 2008
Jul 4 - Jul 6
SOUL TO SOUL – A RETREAT FOR COUPLES - Please submit a separate form per person
Jul 6
PEACE TIME FOR KIDS - A PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES - Sunday 6th July 2.30 pm – 5 pm
Jul 7
THE FOUNDATION COURSE IN BRAHMA KUMARIS RAJA YOGA MEDITATION - Monday 7th July 7.30 pm – 9 pm.
One evening a week for seven weeks
This course is about learning to understand who you are and why you are here! Using Raja Yoga Meditation the course will teach you how to enhance your inner peace and inner power, in a very positive way. This is offered as an alternative to Tuesdays
Jul 11 - Jul 13
INNER PEACE INNER POWER BK RAJA YOGA MEDITATION PT.1
Jul 12
INNER PEACE INNER POWER BK RAJA YOGA PART 2 - For those who have completed part 1
Registration Saturday 9.30am. Starts 10am to 5pm.
This program will continue the journey within to improve the quality of my thoughts. There will be practical sessions, including vegetarianism, the unlimited spiritual history and geography of the world and how to deepen my relationship with the pure source of energy, the Supreme Soul.
Jul 26
CREATIVE SPIRITUAL SPACE FOR WOMEN - Saturday 26th July 2 pm – 5 pm
Continuing the series of programs for women to empower and uplift the creative self. Deep within the heart and soul of every woman lies a sacred space of power. When you are able to be in touch with this sacred space, you unleash your innermost power to create and make the impossible possible.
Facilitator: Jill Shanti is an experienced community worker, specializing in creating and facilitating programs to empower women. She is a meditator and teacher of Raja Yoga for the past ten years.
Aug 1 - Aug 3
SEVEN STEPS TO SILENCE - It is recommended for those who have NOT attended this program before and are familiar with the Retreat Centre.
Aug 7 - Aug 10
MOVING FORWARD - This retreat starts on - Thursday 7 - Sunday 10th August 2008
Arrival from 4pm onwards. For those who have completed the Brahma Kumaris Foundation Course/Inner Peace Inner Power parts 1 and 2
Would you like to go deeper into the practice and philosophy of Raja Yoga Meditation? Do you want to make spirituality a natural part of your life? Have you completed the Foundation Course/Inner Peace Inner Power, Parts 1 and 2? Then this retreat is an opportunity for you to take time to study, for silence, for reflection and to reconnect with your higher self and with the Supreme Soul. Also there will be the opportunity to speak personally with the facilitators, Dr Nirmala, Director Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centres, Asia Pacific region and Charlie Hogg, Director Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centres, Australia to take benefit from their wisdom and understanding.'
Facilitators:
Dr Nirmala Kajaria
Charles Hogg
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CONFIRMATION OF BOOKINGS
It is essential to re-confirm your booking 1 week prior to arrival or your space will be
allocated to the waiting list.
Vegetarian meals will be provided and participants are asked to abstain from smoking, alcohol
and drugs (except prescribed) for the duration of the retreat.
The Brahma Kumaris offer tuition without charge. However there are expenses in running the
Retreat Centre and providing facilities for programs. Your voluntary contribution to these
costs is appreciated.
For Weekend Programs you are welcome to arrive after 5.30pm Friday (dinner at 7.30pm)
and depart after lunch on Sunday.
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