RETREAT: 

On the day following the Birthday Celebration, May 10th through May 13th, the Fellowship will hold its bi-annual four-day retreat at the Culver City Center.

Each day will begin at 9 a.m. with meditation and recitation of Sanskrit verses, personally selected by Swamiji for worship followed by the study of Kashmir Shaivite texts, questions and answers, stories of Swamiji’s life, spiritual practice, lunch and snack breaks, yoga and meditation.

We usually end at around 6 p.m.

Please reserve your space below…

STUDY: Drawing from the sacred revelations given by Swamiji, we will examine a number of important texts central to the philosophy of this great tradition,  Kashmir Shaivism. At the same time we will acquaint ourselves with the core principles and practices given by Swamiji for the attainment of the supreme reality about which he speaks.

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE: We will examine the fundamental elements and principles inherent in meditation and other forms of spiritual practice found in the tradition of Kashmir Shaivism, at the same time seeing how these fundamentals and principles are found in the practices contained in the Vijñāna Bhairava.

On each day of the retreat we will experience different meditations and other practical techniques to quiet the mind and expand awareness.

Participants at the retreat in Culver City

RETREAT SUNDRIES: 

Attendees will be asked to donate a minimum of $85 per day to cover the cost.

MEALS: The first day of the retreat a vegetarian lunch will be provided by the Fellowship but for the remaining three days attendees will be responsible for their own meals. In this regard a list of vegetarian restaurants in the area will be provided. During the day refreshments and snacks will be available.

We look forward to seeing you at the Birthday Celebration and hope that you will also be able to attend the retreat.
Although attending the entire retreat is ideal, you can schedule to join for any number of days. Those coming for the full retreat should plan on staying for the full day.

Make your choice by clicking the buttons above or contacting us.

Location: Universal Shaiva Fellowship Center
10925 Stever Street, Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 837-0402.
Our Center is within 15 minutes of LAX (Los Angeles International Airport).

Lodging: is available in the local area. Please contact us for more information.
It is a blessing for us to share this wonderful and holy day so please try to come.
Swamiji’s Birthday celebration and retreat are always an uplifting and memorable experience.

Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have at retreat@universalshaivafellowship.org or call us at 1 (310) 837-0402 or 1 (877) 594-2516 (toll free).

Jai Guru Dev
John Hughes

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★★★ Please Note!

Culver City has asked that attendees please refrain from parking on Stever Street and park instead on Kinston Avenue (see map below). 

This will make it possible for our neighbors to be able to park in front of their homes during the Event.