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SUMMARY:THE NILIGIRIS RETREAT | Introduction to Vedanta
DESCRIPTION:INDICA is pleased to announce an intimate three day immersion on Introduction to Vedanta. \nAt the heart of Vedanta lies the insight that what you seek – lasting fulfilment\, meaning\, and peace – is not outside you\, but already your true nature. \nVedanta shows that the sense of limitation\, “I am small\, mortal\, separate\,” is based on a misunderstanding. In truth\, you are whole\, timeless\, and non-separate from the very cause of the universe. \nIt invites you to look beyond fleeting pleasures and external validation\, and to examine the deeper reality of your own being\, the Self that underlies body\, mind\, and emotions. \nVedanta is a method of inquiry that speaks to any sincere seeker willing to examine assumptions and question deeply. \nIn this retreat\, we offer a structured and accessible introduction to the vision of Vedanta. The purpose is not to become something new\, but to understand what you already are. \nVenue\, Stay and Meals\nThe immersion will be held at AMANI VILLAS\, near Coonoor in the Nilgiris\, a setting intentionally chosen to support reflection and stillness. It offers luxury accommodation with all meals included\, featuring nourishing wellness cuisine and herbal refreshments served on-site\, along with dedicated spaces for dialogue and contemplation\, and nature trails for mindful walks. The Nilgiris themselves become a silent teacher\, offering perspective\, spaciousness\, and calm. Accommodation is available on an all-inclusive basis at ₹6\,000 per night (single occupancy)\, payable directly to the venue. \nGratitude Based Participation\nAt INDICA\, learning is guided by gratitude rather than transactions. This immersion is offered in a spirit of reverence for the wisdom we have inherited and for those who choose to engage with it sincerely.  \nParticipants are invited to express their gratitude through Guru Dakṣiṇā and by supporting INDICA’s work in an amount that reflects the value of the learning and their appreciation for the space being created. Such contributions enable us to continue offering these learning experiences and to sustain the broader mission of preserving and transmitting Indian Knowledge Systems. To express gratitude in monetary form\, please click here. \nGratitude may also be expressed through time and action\, by carrying forward what is received through mentoring\, writing\, conversations\, or other forms of service. \nThis approach allows each participant to engage from intention\, not obligation. \nSchedule\nCoonoor | 3–5 July 2026 \nParticipants arrive on 2 July and depart on 6 July. \nDay 1\n7.30–8.00 AM Meditation \n8.00–9.30 AM Why Study Vedanta?\nIs Vedanta relevant today? How does it help me live more effectively? \n11.30 AM–1.00 PM Human Pursuits\nWhat are human beings seeking? What are different means and ends people pursue? Do these pursuits bring lasting fulfilment? \n3.30–4.30 PM Tai Chi and Vedic Chanting \n5.00–6.30 PM Unfolding the Vision of Vedanta: The Individual\nAm I limited to body\, mind\, and senses? What is the real nature of “I”? \n8.00–9.00 PM Discussion \nDay 2\n7.30–8.00 AM Meditation \n8.00–9.30 AM Unfolding the Vision of Vedanta: Isvara\nIs Isvara a matter of belief? Is Isvara the efficient cause of creation? What is the material cause? \n11.30 AM–1.00 PM Isvara Continued\nLocation of Isvara and the role of Bhakti. \n3.30–4.30 PM Tai Chi and Vedic Chanting \n5.00–6.00 PM Unfolding the Vision of Vedanta: The Universe\nWhat is the nature of the universe? What is the individual’s relationship with it? \n8.00–9.00 PM Discussion \nDay 3\n7.30–8.00 AM Meditation \n8.00–9.30 AM The Equation\nWhat is the relationship among the individual\, the Lord\, and the universe? \n11.30 AM–1.00 PM Preparation for Knowledge: Karma Yoga\nWhat is Karma Yoga? Is it action without expectation? Is it skill in action? What does it really mean? \n3.30–4.30 PM Tai Chi and Vedic Chanting \n5.00–6.30 PM Preparation for Knowledge: Emotional Maturity\nWays to gain mastery over emotional responses. \n8.00–9.00 PM Conclusion and Summary \nNotes\n\n Session timings may be adjusted slightly based on participant convenience.\nThe retreat combines structured teaching with discussion and reflection.
URL:https://indica.events/event/the-niligiris-retreat-introduction-to-vedanta/
LOCATION:Amani Villas\, Bengram Road\, TV Nagar\, Huligal\,\, Coonoor\, Tamilnadu\, 643102\, India
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