3, 4 or 5 day options available
Led by teachers trained at Tushita Hermitage
$50 registration/administration fee PLUS Donation/Koha for retreat, accommodation and meals
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About Silent Insight Awareness Meditation – Naturally and Simply Observe
Silent Insight Awareness Meditation is a simple, practical and profound practice that encourages us to become the impartial observer of one’s self.
This means not trying to stop thoughts and sensations but rather to observe these thoughts and sensations without interpretations – in other words, without judgements. We learn to simply to observe what is happening whether it is good or bad, comfortable or uncomfortable, without putting a meaning on it, without imposing a goal or outcome on it.
These retreats are an opportunity wherein the meditator has the space and freedom to allow all his or her feelings and patterns and thoughts to arise and be as they are.
This is what it means to harmonise the physical, emotional, mental in and with the spiritual. Nothing is left out.
“If a person wishes to understand spiritual practice, Silent Insight Awareness Meditation is an excellent prerequisite to understand and relax the body and the mind so that Spiritual Practice can commence” – Master Yanchiji
Have a read of our Questions about Meditation guide for further information.
Awaken the Teacher “inside”
Meditators will be reminded of this important aspect throughout the retreat. The retreat is to awaken the teacher “inside”. It is to awaken one’s unconditioned intelligence. It is to awaken and feel one’s total humanity. Total humanity meaning one’s warts and all, and to be in peace with every aspect of Self.
Open to All – No Religion or Dogma
These retreats are open to all. The meditation is not based on any religion or dogma. The retreats are suitable for people who have not meditated before as well as for experienced meditators. All Silent Insight Awareness Meditation retreats have a registration/administrative cost of $50 plus donation/koha for the retreat and all accommodation and meals.
Covid Policy
People will not be required to show a vaccine passport to attend retreats at Tushita Hermitage; this applies under all traffic light settings.
As the situation is changing rapidly at the moment in New Zealand – you will be advised closer to the start of any retreat what measures will be needed prior to the retreat starting.
Tushita Hermitage Ashram and Master Yanchiji
Master Yanchiji has come to know who he is through his own ordeal of moving beyond mere body/mind identity. He has also been able to reveal the Heart’s True Self to others, in response to the existential question “who are we?”
Over the years he has uncompromisingly examined his own egoic human condition to reveal the mistaken premise that we must keep searching to find peace and Truth. When he understood that Truth and peace were already the case, who we are as the Heart, his searching was finished and he came to rest as the Heart. From this standpoint, he realised that the search was a waste, an illusion motivated by ego.
From this practical human spiritual realisation he was able to help, initiate and guide any human who genuinely wished for the revelation of their own Heart’s Truth, through themselves.
Over the years he has built (energetically and physically) a Sanctuary called the Tushita Hermitage Ashram, where the teaching of this principle is at the Heart of his instruction. There have been many students who have benefited greatly through his Mastery, and, many keep coming back for more.
At some point Master Yanchiji saw that many people simply wanted to ease their own anxiety and stress within the conditions of their daily life rather than practice their Spiritual identity. He also knew that before one could begin to “hear” or become “open” to the awakening of one’s Spiritual Identity (Spiritual Practice) one must do preparatory meditation in order to still the mind.
He has therefore decided to establish Insight Awareness Meditation(IAM), which will be helpful and attainable for lay people. This is for the purpose of establishing daily clarity of mind, also to serve as a preparation for those who wish to enter further advanced study with Master Yanchiji.
Insight Awareness Meditation is not asking you to stop all thoughts nor is it about trying to find answers to problems in your mind. Insight Awareness Meditation is the most natural means of understanding the mind and beginning to discipline it of its constant wandering into trouble.
Yanchiji has stated clearly that meditation is not a practice exclusive to him or Tushita Hermitage Ashram but a universal practice. However, the form and structure of the Insight Awareness Meditation Silent Retreat is a unique Gift given through Master Yanchiji to help laypeople better understand meditation, its real purpose and daily benefits.
Please also read the Code of Conduct and the Retreat Timetable for these retreats
Retreat Details and Bookings
Retreat start time: 4.00 PM (please arrive between 2-4pm)
Retreat finish Time: 1.00PM (approx)
Location and transport: Location, directions and transport
Price: $50 registration/administration plus Donation/koha for retreat
Accommodation: Generally your accommodation will be with 1 or 2 other people. A few single rooms available – please request when booking.
Meals: Simple vegetarian meals are included.
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