25 to 27 June
We give this retreat at the beautiful Lichthuis in Zandvoort. This former church from 1928 is an inspiring contemporary centre, an oasis of peace and contemplation. A unique place with atmospheric, luxurious, comfortable flats and rooms, delicious vegetarian food and a five-minute walk from the beach.
During this retreat, we prepare for the final night gongpuja. This is a ritual where we spend 6.5 hours together during the night. The gongs are played non-stop in rotation by the participants. In addition, you lie down to sleep and/or meditate.
During the period beforehand, we prepare with meditation and breathing techniques, playing gongs and exploring movement theory with sound.
Through the undulating flow of sound and vibration of the gong, the sense of separateness with other people and the world around you disappears. Time and space dissolve into your essential Silence. The mental, emotional and physical aspects of your body become super-conductive and -regenerative so that the usual resistance of the ego dissolves and you relax into Silence (being consciously aware).
Our motto;
'You don't get to feel better but you get better at feeling.'
Prices are from €495. This includes: all overnight stays, delicious vegetarian meals and use of sauna.
You can book via: www.hetlichthuis.nl/wheel-of-sound/
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
Friday, 25 June
10:00 arrival/welcome
11:00 The Way of the Gong
12:30 - 13:30 lunch
14:00 – 17:30 The Way of the Gong
18:00 dinner
19:30 Building up gong pool
20:30 gong bath
Saturday, 26 June
07:30 meditation (voluntary)
08:30 - 09:30 breakfast
10:00 The Way of the Gong
12:30 - 13:30 lunch
14:00 – 17:30 The Way of the Gong
18:00 dinner
19:30 preparation gong puja
22:00 meditative silence
22:30 - 05:00 gongpuja
Sunday 27 June
08:00 breakfast
09:30 - 11:00 closing The Way of the Gong
This retreat takes place in an intimate, small setting of up to 15 people.
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