Retreats Throughout the US

We recommend this program for everyone coming to their first BMCM retreat, even for those with experience in other types of meditation. It will give you the strong foundation for applying your past experience appropriately to this new and demanding set of spiritual skills.

During the course of the day, you will discover the power of passage meditation, in theory and practice. You will learn the underlying principles of the whole eight-point program of passage meditation: why the eight points are beneficial, how they work together, and how you can apply them to your own challenges and aspirations.

You will receive full instruction in the first two points: meditation on a passage and repetition of a mantram. You will also learn how the other six points will carry the benefits of meditation directly into your work day and home life.

By the end of your retreat, you will learn a short inspirational passage to use in the two meditation sessions, and you will choose a mantram and learn ways to use it in your daily life. You will also participate in a relaxing and rejuvenating mantram walk.

The balanced schedule allows time for inner reflection, discussion, learning and application, in a comfortable and well-paced schedule. There is time to have your questions answered, meet other people in your area who are practicing passage meditation, and find local BMCM fellowship groups which meet on a regular basis for ongoing support. The combination of a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and rich discussions draws together people of a wide range of ages and backgrounds.

This curriculum touches great depths, and yet gives you all the information and inspiration you need to start a passage meditation practice successfully.

You can participate in the discussions as much or as little as suits you.

The retreat presenters, life-long students of Eknath Easwaran, have decades of experience presenting Easwaran's program to a world-wide audience.

What people have said about this retreat:

“Whatever else might happen or not, for me, personally, last year will be etched in my memory as the beginning of an awakening within me that will probably dictate how I live the rest of my life.”

“I just returned from my retreat in Denver. It was a wonderful experience that exceeded my expectations. I was worried about many things: religious bias, the program being too metaphysical, for ‘very special people,’ etc. I found that passage meditation is logical, practical and comprehensive.”

“My expectations were much more than met. I had a very fulfilling and inspiring experience. Life-changing, I would say . . . ”

One-Day & Weekend Returnee Retreats: Spiritual Replenishment

One-Day & Weekend Retreats: Prerequisites

Introductory retreat: no prerequisites.

Returnee retreat: Attendance at a previous passage meditation retreat, or daily passage meditation for six months and regular attendance at a BMCM Satsang.

One-Day & Weekend Retreats: Schedule & Fees

One-day retreats begin on Saturday at 9 a.m. and end at 5:30 p.m.

Weekend retreats begin on Friday at 4 p.m. and end on Sunday at 2 p.m.

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Retreat FAQs

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