Advaita Silent Retreat

Topic: The Reality of Oneness (The Third Chapter of Gauḍapāda’s Kārikā — The Advaita Prakaraṇa)

Enter into the stillness of pure awareness through a traditional Advaita Vedānta retreat in silence. Under the guidance of Swami Atmananda Puri, this retreat offers an in-depth exploration of Gauḍapāda’s Kārikā _(Commentary on the Mandukya Upanishad), focusing on the profound teachings of the Advaita Prakaraṇa, the third chapter. The first day will provide a comprehensive overview of the Māṇḍūkya Upaniṣad, laying the foundation for the study that follows.

The retreat will help us glean the hidden layers of Amma’s teachings on meditation.
Each day will unfold in the classical style of Vedāntic teaching, moving through śravaṇa (listening to the teaching), manana (contemplative reflection), and nididhyāsana (deep meditation). The sessions will also include walking meditation, and question–answer times to help integrate the insights into direct experience.

Participants will observe a vow of silence (mauna) throughout the retreat, creating a sacred atmosphere for self-discovery.

This retreat offers the perfect setting to turn inward — to rest in awareness, dissolve into peace, and recognize the timeless truth: I am That.

Amritapuri & Online Retreat.

Translation available.

“Retreat details are tentative and may be updated.”

– Amma