Loving the Divine as Mother

2-day weekend

Coming again in 2011

Here is a beautiful opportunity to re-fill your heart with divine love, and re-inspire your quest for truth and goodness. This weekend, led by Durga Smallen and Mangala Loper-Powers, will be a time for re-awakening a feeling of devotion for God, in the form of Mother.

In the West, the qualities of will power and achievement can sometimes overshadow the quieter feminine attributes of compassion, intuitive listening, openness, and receptivity. These feminine attributes are essential to the soul’s journey toward wisdom and freedom. It is why Nayaswami Kriyananda has spoken often of the importance nowadays of relating to God as Mother. Kriyananda says:

“Think of God as the Infinite Mother in every atom, in every cloud, in your own heart, everywhere. Think of that mother aspect of the Infinite Consciousness that created and loves every single being in this universe because every being is a part of the Infinite One. If you love the Mother in that way, if you love God in that way, then you will find a remarkably sweet relationship developing in which you have a real awareness, not just an imagination, that Mother is always with you. She watches over you, takes care of you, and hears the yearnings of your heart.”

The weekend will include:

Discussion of the divine feminine and how we can make it part of our very real deadlines and daily pressures
A guided silent nature experience, followed by afternoon tea, sharing, and blessing ceremony
Devotional Kirtan with chants to the Divine Mother
The opportunity for daily Energization Exercises, yoga postures, and meditation; and for attending Ananda’s Sunday Service and Purification Ceremony

Join us for this marvelous opportunity to strengthen your own divine motherly qualities for a richer, more satisfying life.

Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.

Loving the Divine as Mother starts the afternoon of the first date listed. It’s ideal to arrive before 4 pm, if you are able to. That way, you can join in the afternoon session of yoga and meditation, which begins at 4:45 pm. Dinner is at 6:30. The first real gathering of your group is at 7:30 pm. If you need to arrive here after 5 pm, that’s fine, but it helps us if you let us know at 800-346-5350. We can also put aside a dinner for you if you need to arrive after 7 pm. The program ends with lunch on the last date. Please see our Daily Schedule.

See Transportation and Directions whether you are coming by plane, car, bus or train. Our Frequent Questions page answers many of the questions you might have about How to Go on Retreat.

Spiritual Growth Workshops:

Mindful Living

Ancient Sciences

The Arts

Strengthening Your Inner Life

Spiritual Relationships

Sacred Teachings

Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.

Loving the Divine as Mother starts the afternoon of the first date listed and ends with lunch on the last date. Please see our Daily Schedule.

See Transportation and Directions whether you are coming by plane, car, bus or train. Our Frequent Questions page answers many of the questions you might have about How to Go on Retreat.

2-day weekend (GOD)