2012 Gnostic Retreat New York

Recharge your spiritual batteries with three days of focused spiritual practice in an authentic temple of Tibetan Buddhism.

Meditate in one of the most beautiful temples in America, be nourished by the mountain air, the healthy food, and good company.

From May 18-20, 2012, we will return for the third time to Padme Samye Ling in the mountains of upstate New York.

The Retreat Center

Padma Samye Ling Retreat Center and Monastery (the name means "Inconceivable Lotus Land") is located in Delaware County in upstate New York. Set near the top of a mountain in the western region of the Catskill mountains, the outstanding facilities are contained within five hundred acres of forests, meadows, and natural springs.

The traditional Tibetan temple of Padma Samye Ling is Trikaya Gompa, replete with enormous murals and sacred art. Created as a reproduction of Samye, a famous monastery that was destroyed in Tibet, it has three levels, starting with a stunning meditation hall filled with beautiful paintings and statues, and resting in a profound silence.

A common area and dining hall are contained in the newly constructed Sangha House.

There is a store providing a wide array of Tibetan art and incense. Additionally, Glorian Publishing will offer a complete selection of books by Samael Aun Weor.

Accommodations are provided in the immaculate, newly built Bodhichitta Inn, which includes dormitory rooms and patron apartments. There are also camping sites on the monastery grounds.

Accommodations

Individual Accommodations

To promote greater camaraderie, participants will stay in the shared rooms of the Bodhicitta Inn, which includes dormitory style rooms. Each room has comfortable single beds (4 beds in a room). Bathrooms are shared. This package includes your registration fee, room & linens, 12 healthy and delicious vegetarian meals (plus daily snacks and beverages), all classes, activities, and use of the Monastery grounds.

Couples' Accommodations

This year we are also offering couples accommodations for the first 5 couples that make reservations. The 'Couples' Apartment has one bedroom, a living room, kitchenette and a full bathroom. This package includes 2 spots, both registration fees, a private 1 bedroom apartment, linens, 12 healthy and delicious vegetarian meals (plus daily snacks and beverages), all classes, activities, and use of the grounds.

Camping

With 500 acres of land to choose from, your camping experience with surely be a memorable one. Your package includes your registration fee, a camping spot (you will have to bring your own tent and sleeping bag) use of all indoor facilities (bathroom, shower, common rooms, etc) , 12 healthy and delicious vegetarian meals (plus daily snacks and beverages), all classes, activities, and use of the Monastery grounds.

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