Inner Space Retreat Details

Location and Contact Details
150 Macarthur Drive,Wilton, NSW 2571
Phone : 02 4630 8124
Fax : 02 4630 8215
The Inner Space Retreat Centre is about an hour drive from CBD along the M5 under normal conditions.

The Organisers:
Inner Space is a venue of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, www.bkwsu.com a non-governmental organization affiliated to the United Nations. Through over 8,500 branches in over 100 countries it offers a wide variety of programs on meditation and personal development.

What to bring:
Weekend Retreats: towel, 2 sheets, pillowcase, torch, umbrella, indoor shoes, notebook and pen.
Day or afternoon programs: notebook and pen.

Arrival times and other information:
Weekend Retreats: Arrival 5 - 7pm Friday. Dinner at 7pm; First session 8pm. Departure after lunch on the last day (Please inform us early if you do not require Friday dinner). We close at 9.30pm. You will derive the greatest benefit by arriving on time and attending the full program. Day programs: Registration 1/2 hour before program.

The Cost:
All programs are offered to the community in the spirit of service. Contributions in any form towards the running of the centre are greatly appreciated. Neither the facilitators nor the organizers receive any kind of payment for their service.

The Venue:
The Brahma Kumaris Inner Space Retreat Centre is a twelve-acre property offering wonderful meditation facilities including a balance of landscaped gardens, open grassed areas and natural bushland. Comfortable twin-share bedrooms with ensuite, featuring timber and sandstone.

Public Transport:
You can check train timetables on 131 500, or visit the Railways website on http://www.cityrail.info/ We are on the Southern Highlands section. We collect guests from Picton Railway station. We will meet the 3.46pm Central train arriving at Picton at 4.56pm. Call prior to travelling to arrange your pick up.

Lifestyle:
Participants are asked to abstain from smoking and alcohol. Please dress modestly, ie: no shorts, sleeveless tops or revealing clothes, in keeping with the spiritual atmosphere. To obtain the most benefit for the programs, it is recommended not to bring novels, magazines and music unless of a spiritual nature.

Food:
All meals provided are pure vegetarian. Whilst we are happy to cater for special diets, please only request these for a genuine medical reason. (Please do not ask for dairy free diet and then have some of Matthew's famous home made ice cream).

Bookings
To register for a retreat on-line, begin by clicking on the heading of the retreat you want to register for, or call us on (02) 4630 8124. If you want to register for more than one person, please register on separate forms.

RETREAT DATES September 2008 - October 2008

Sep 19 - Sep 21
The Magical Power of Meditation

Relax in a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere as you learn the gentle art of Raja Yoga Meditation. Discover new insights that will help you to look at change in a positive and life enhancing way. A very good foundation to enable you to take benefit from all of our other retreats.

Sep 21
Meditation for the World: Inner Peace

We live in a delicate yet extraordinary time, in a troubled world that can yet be healed. This time is for rediscovering the spiritual power to confront illusion and to uphold the values that model inner peace. It is a time of opportunity to consciously spread the light of wisdom, through pure, unlimited vibrations of love and compassion. This spiritual age is a time to reconnect with the divine, to heal and to be instruments for world peace.
Facilitator:   Dr Roger Cole
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Oct 3 - Oct 6
The Magical Power of Meditation

We are giving the participants the opportunity to complete the full foundation course during this long weekend. You will receive an introduction to the art and practice of meditation while laying down the foundations for ongoing spiritual development. Meditation is more an experience than something you do, more a process than an achievement, more an ongoing inner journey than a destination. Take some time out this weekend, be patient with yourself and come and relax in the beautiful, comfortable atmosphere of Inner Space. This is a 3 day retreat- Friday evening to Monday after lunch(Labour weekend).

Oct 4
Art from the Heart: Visions of a New World

This workshop draws inspiration from the artwork recently exhibited at Inner Space. Through guided imagery, journaling and creative expression, clarify and strengthen your own vision of the world of your dreams.

Oct 10 - Oct 12
Revealing the Jewel in the Heart

The true heart is open, loving, honest, childlike, innocent and full of wonder. Rekindle your loving essence for the self and the source of love. This retreat is a journey of meditation, dialogue, reflection and Yo Chi meditative movement. Discover keys to experience inner peace and happiness.
Facilitators:   Phillippa Andrew   Marilyn Martin
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Oct 18
Life, Death & Rebirth

We are born and time unfolds our life. Ultimately death calls us away. Then what? This special afternoon explores the notion of the continuity of life and the soul’s journey. It is a program where science meets spirituality; documented clinical psychology cases blended with spiritual truths known since ancient times, but suppressed through the ages.
Facilitators:   Peter Ramster   Phillippa Andrew
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Oct 19
Meditation for the World: Silence

Experience in silent meditation your own original qualities of peace, love and happiness. In our world today these qualities can get covered up or seriously challenged-hidden by the events that happen in life. But they have never left you. They are still there, waiting to be reawakened. Silence is the key to unlock the intellect and to experience your original qualities again.
Facilitator:   Carolyn Brindley
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Oct 24 - Oct 26
Experiments in Silence

By cultivating our natural State of Silence, we uncover a wellspring of inner powers and qualities for living a full and satisfying life. This weekend we will experiment with meditation, music and art to emerge, deepen and share the understanding and experience of silence.

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