June 21-24, 2012
Kriya: Pluto & Uranus – The Path of Essential Transformation
Each year at the summer solstice we gather together for a period of study and practice. We dedicate this special time each year to renewing ourselves, gaining greater clarity, deepening our study, and refining our practice. We meditate together, study, laugh, talk, walk in nature, and celebrate the spiritual light of high summer.
Our 2012 solstice retreat will be held Thursday June 21st through Sunday June 24th at the Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Center in Woodstock Illinois. The theme of this year’s gathering is the Path of Essential Transformation. The teachings will focus on offering greater insight about the essentials of astrological wisdom, discussing the powerful spiritual cycle we find ourselves within, and offer practical tools and techniques you can apply in your life to cultivate greater harmony and balance with this profound astrological period.
The general retreat will begin Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. and run till noon on Sunday. A discipleship gathering will be held Wednesday evening June 20th through Thursday afternoon. As always, I will share the oral tradition that has been passed to me by my guru, answer questions, explore methods for integrating the teachings more harmoniously into our lives, and meet with students privately.
The Loyola University retreat center is located on eighty wooded acres about one hour from Chicago’s O’Hare airport. Each air-conditioned room and has two full size beds and a private bathroom. The cost of room and board includes vegetarian meals. There is no need for you to rent a car or drive unless you want to. Group transportation will be available for $75 per person to and from O’Hare airport. It will depart from the airport hotel at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and return back to O’Hare by 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. If you wish to participate in group transportation you should plan to arrive at O’Hare no later than 3:00 p.m. and schedule your departure after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Solstice Retreat (Thursday-Sunday) June 21-24
Single Occupancy – $450 Double Occupancy – $395
Disciple Retreat (Wednesday-Sunday) June 20-24
Single Occupancy -$550 Double Occupancy- $495
Airport Shuttle (Wednesday or Thursday) – $75
Commuter with meals – $275
Commuter without meals – $195
If you have any questions, please contact Renee (Swami Maitreyananda) at maitreya@pacifickriya.org