Leura Retreat Details

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Nestled in the beauty of the Blue Mountains, the Centre for Spiritual Learning provides a space for understanding and experiencing our true identity and our connection with the Supreme. All weekend retreats run by the Centre are based on the core teaching of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University. Please contact us for more information about our retreats and courses.

Accommodation at the retreat centre comprises 49 twin share bedrooms with ensuite set amongst landscaped gardens with spectacular views towards the
Mount Hay National Park. Included in the complex is a hand built stone cottage surrounded by beautiful gardens, 2 creeks with a series of small waterfalls and cascades to reflect beside and numerous walking tracks.

Brahma Kumaris Centre for Spiritual Learning
186 Mt Hay Road, Leura NSW 2780
Tel: 02 4784 2500
Fax: 02 4784 2522
Email: leura@bkwsu.org

bookings
Bookings can be done online by clicking on the link for the retreat you would like to book for below.
Book early as places fill very quickly
accommodation
twin share rooms are available. Ensuite bathroom.

what to bring
Weekend Retreats: towel, 2 sheets, pillowcase, torch, umbrella, indoor shoes, notebook and pen.
vegetarian diet
All food is prepared on the premises and is vegetarian. Please inform us at the time of booking if you have special dietary requirements.
clothing
warm clothing required between May-August. Please allow for cold weather by bringing extra warm clothing. Umbrellas are also a good stand-by.
conditions
The retreat venue is alcohol, smoke and drug free. Full-time accommodation is not available

arrival and departure times
Unless otherwise stated weekend retreats start friday evening at 7pm and finish around 2pm on the sunday.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This page will soon be moving to a new page on our new website http://www.bkwsu.org/au. All new retreats will then be listed on there while making the transition. The format is a little different from here and all new programs and retreats will be listed in a calendar style.

We thank you for your patience while we make the transition to our new website.

PROGRAMS AND RETREATS CURRENTLY LISTED ON NEW WEBSITE
BK David Kilowsky Sep 22, 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm: David Kilowsky, who is visiting Australia from the Brahma Kumaris Headquarters in Rajasthan, India, will play a combination of several instruments: the Chinese Harp, Tibetan bowls, Brazilian Glockenspiel, along with three different Flutes, then finish with a Song on Guitar. David will also share some experiences of his spiritual journey. Click here to go our online booking form.

RETREAT DATES
13th September, 2008 to 3rd October, 2008

Sep 14
Don't Get Mad Get Wise

5.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Facilitator: Mike George, best-selling author, is known worldwide for his teaching, coaching, mentoring and training. Mike's programs have a delightful blend of insight, wisdom and humour.

Sep 21
United Nations World Peace Day

6.30 pm - 7.30 pm

Live music, song and meditation for peace in our world.

Sep 26 - Sep 28
United Nations Dialogue Among Civilisations Forum

Creating the foundations for global cooperation and moving beyond the clashes and divisions of religions and civilizations. Invited to the dialogue are practitioners and leaders in the fields of academia, politics and religion from diverse national, religious and cultural backgrounds. Interested members of the community are also invited. There will be a few speakers and most of the event will consist of roundtable dialogue.

Sep 28
Mums Are Special

10.30am - 4.00 pm

Time out to celebrate, for mothers of all ages. Enjoy meditation, conversations, group activities, song, dance and Tai Chi. A delicious vegetarian lunch will be provided.

Oct 3 - Oct 5
Soul to Soul: Following On - This is a retreat for couples who have previously attended a Soul to Soul Retreat.

We will focus this time at taking benefit from harmonising our virtues as a couple. This will include exploring balance in our life, externally and internally, and an understanding of the law of karma.

We will also experiment with silencing the mind, through connecting with the Supreme Soul in meditation. With this comes peace in our relationships and the power to change.



CONFIRMATION OF BOOKINGS
It is absolutely 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. Please bring your own towel and toiletries, sheets and pillowcase, indoor and outdoor shoes.

For Weekend Programs you are welcome to arrive after 5.00pm Friday (dinner at 7.30pm) and depart after lunch on Sunday.



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Wednesday Evening Meditation

Everyone is invited to come and meditate with us for 1 hour from 6.30-7.30pm on Wednesday evenings. Followed by a 1/2 hour spiritual discussion. You are welcome to stay for tea/ refreshments.

World Meditation Hour

Every 3rd Sunday of the month, join us for an hour of meditation to send vibrations of peace to our world from 6.30-7.30pm. All welcome. Venue: Meditation Hall.