{"id":3099,"date":"2024-01-20T13:36:44","date_gmt":"2024-01-20T13:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/spn\/?page_id=3099"},"modified":"2025-12-26T11:59:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T11:59:59","slug":"silent-retreat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/retreats\/silent-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"Silent Retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"hero-image\">\n    <div class=\"hero-image__container\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-image__background object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/SILENT-RETREAT-Banner.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-image__mobile-background object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/SILENT-RETREAT-Banner.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-image__content container\">\n        <h1>Silent Retreat<\/h1>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n            .hero-image__background {\n            display: none;\n        }\n        @media (min-width: 768px) {\n            .hero-image__background {\n                display: initial;\n            }\n            .hero-image__mobile-background {\n                display: none;\n            }\n        }\n    <\/style>\n\n\n<section class=\"intro-text-icon\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"intro-text-icon__container\" style=\"background-color: #F8E5BE;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/12\/lotus-icon.png\">\n            <div class=\"intro-text-icon__content\">\n                <span class=\"intro-text-icon__text\"><p>The silent retreat at the ashram has a long tradition and many people have made tremendous progress on their path simply through the power of conscious silence. Characterized by inner progress and inner work, this retreat is a real opportunity for those seeking serious change or real peace. The entire retreat is facilitated by the Ashram Swamis and Swaminis to guide the participants in their transformational work.<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"no-padding\">\n    <div class=\"container no-padding\">\n        <div class=\"flex-50\">\n            <p hidden>Nested in the peaceful environment of our ashram, you will experience the loving presence of the Divine Mother while learning to accept and integrate new aspects of yourself. This transformative retreat invites you to come closer to your inner divinity through silence and supportive spiritual practices.<\/p>\n            <p hidden>Meditation, mantra walks in nature, self-analysis and a Vedic fire ceremony in silence will help you to clarify your inner world and direct it towards the positive. Open up to new areas of your heart and be ready for a transforming inner journey!<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"cards-image-carousel\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div\n                     \n                    class=\"cards-image-carousel__card\"\n                >\n                    <div class=\"card__content\">\n                        <h3 class=\"card__title\">8-DAY SILENT RETREAT<\/h3>\n                        <p>AN INNER NEW BEGINNING<\/p>\n<p><strong>28 February &#8211; 07 March 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Silent Retreat offers a harmonious escape to help you find clarity and inner progress, supported by the ashram&#8217;s spiritual atmosphere. Silence is crucial in our noisy, fast-paced world, allowing you to disconnect from daily distractions, relieve stress, and reconnect with your heart and intuition!<\/p>\n<p>In the tranquil ashram setting, guided by authorized Swamis and Swaminis, you can relax, delve into self-analysis, and experience meditation, mantra chanting, Vedic fire ceremonies, and rejuvenating walks in nature.<\/p>\n<p>These activities foster a deeper awareness and a fresh perspective on life, making the silent retreat an extraordinary experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/events.bhaktimarga.org\/products\/8-days-silent-retreat-with-spn-swamis\" target=\"_self\">\n                                <p class=\"button button--outline\">Book now<\/p>\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card__image-container carousel-container\">\n                        <div class=\"carousel\">\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/12\/2025-08-12-p-0446-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/05\/IMAGE-2024-05-29-124905.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/02\/2022-07-03-p-0202-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/2016-07-13-p-0044.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/peackock.png\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div\n                     \n                    class=\"cards-image-carousel__card\"\n                >\n                    <div class=\"card__content\">\n                        <h3 class=\"card__title\">What to expect?<\/h3>\n                        <p>On the first day, all instructions for the coming days will be given during the welcome meeting. From that moment, the silence begins. The days are spent mainly in the room with assigned mantra chanting, self-analysis, and contemplation. In between, the group comes together for meditations, japa walks, and meal times, but always in total silence.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Group Meditations<\/li>\n<li>Guided Japa Walks<\/li>\n<li>Self-Analysis<\/li>\n<li>Specifically Assigned Mantra Chanting<\/li>\n<li>Darkness Meditation<\/li>\n<li>Yajna Fire Ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card__image-container carousel-container\">\n                        <div class=\"carousel\">\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/Beginners-Week-How-to-meditate-Banner-2.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/Bhakti-Yoga-Weekend-Grid-2.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/SILENT-RETREAT-Grid-3.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/02\/2023-07-23-p-0901-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/SILENT-RETREAT-Grid-5-e1729071315123.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div\n                     \n                    class=\"cards-image-carousel__card\"\n                >\n                    <div class=\"card__content\">\n                        <h3 class=\"card__title\">Accommodation &#038; Food<\/h3>\n                        <p>You will be served a vegan buffet for all meals, which you can enjoy in silence together with the group in the meeting room, or if preferred in the own room. Outside of the mealtimes hot water for tea\/coffee will be provided in the meeting room.<\/p>\n<p>08:30 &#8211; 09:15 Breakfast<br \/>\n13:00 &#8211; 13:34 Lunch<br \/>\n19:15 &#8211; 19:45 Dinner<\/p>\n<p>For this retreat, there is the option of single or double rooms, all with a beautiful view over the valley and bathroom with a shower. Please be aware that a lot of time will be spent in the room.<\/p>\n<p>Free parking is available on the property.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card__image-container carousel-container\">\n                        <div class=\"carousel\">\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/10\/shared-room-02.webp\" alt=\"shared room in shree peetha nilaya\">\n                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/IMAGE-2025-02-05-115514.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/2024-01-20-p-0031.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div\n                     \n                    class=\"cards-image-carousel__card\"\n                >\n                    <div class=\"card__content\">\n                        <h3 class=\"card__title\">Guided by Swamis and Swaminis<\/h3>\n                        <p>In the beautiful ashram setting, our Swamis and Swaminis will guide you through this silent days. They will lead you on the japa walks through the beautiful nature, guide the meditations and be around during meal times for any upcoming questions.<\/p>\n<p>In the meeting room will be a pinboard to write any questions, or to let them know if something is needed.<\/p>\n<p>The course is held in English, but most of the Swamis and Swaminis are fluent in both English and German and can assist with translation if needed.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card__image-container carousel-container\">\n                        <div class=\"carousel\">\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/11\/your-event-learn-from-us.webp\" alt=\"swami (hindu senior monk) sharing knowledge\">\n                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/02\/SPNswamisandswaminis.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/teacher-swamini-dakshini.jpeg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"events-cards-list\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <h2 class=\"title-with-ornament title-with-ornament--violet\">Upcoming Retreats<\/h2>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/events.bhaktimarga.org\/pages\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <p class=\"button button--outline--violet\">Calendar View<\/p>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"events-cards-list__carousel scroll-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bhaktievent-108.myshopify.com\/products\/silent-retreat-with-spn-swamis-24-september-26\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <figure class=\"events-cards-list__card\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"events-cards-list__image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/1168\/5949\/files\/Untitled_design.png?v=1747126689\">\n                <figcaption class=\"events-cards-list__info\">\n                    <p class=\"events-cards-list__category\">Retreat<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"events-cards-list__title\">SILENT RETREAT WITH SPN SWAMIS<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"events-cards-list__date\">24 Sep 2026<\/p>\n                    <span class=\"events-cards-list__price\">150\u20ac<\/span>\n                <\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n        <\/a><\/div>\n            <div class=\"scroll-arrows\">\n                <div class=\"scroll-arrow scroll-left\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"scroll-arrow scroll-right\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"progress-container\">\n                <div class=\"progress-bar\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"no-padding\">\n    <figure class=\"quote\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/vaikuntha\/images\/quote-icon.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        <blockquote>\n            <p>&#8220;As you silence your mind completely, you will receive everything,<br \/>\nwithout even needing to ask. God&#8217;s mercy is boundless.&#8221;<\/p>\n        <\/blockquote>\n        <figcaption>Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"images-grid\" id=\"stay-with-us\">\n    <div class=\"container grid-3-auto\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/03\/2023-07-21-p-0231-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/SILENT-RETREAT-Grid-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/SILENT-RETREAT-Grid-3.jpg\" alt=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/SILENT-RETREAT-Grid-4.jpg\" alt=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/SILENT-RETREAT-Grid-5-e1729071315123.jpg\" alt=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/country.bhaktimarga.org\/ashram-shree-peetha-nilaya\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/06\/SILENT-RETREAT-Grid-6.jpg\" alt=\"\">    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nested in the peaceful environment of our ashram, you will experience the loving presence of the Divine Mother while learning to accept and integrate new aspects of yourself. 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