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Carlos Pomeda Retreat March 2010

Friday, March 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 12:00 PM (GMT+0800)

Hong Kong, China

Carlos Pomeda Retreat March 2010

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Carlos Pomeda in Hong Kong

A Week End Retreat

Vijnana Bhairava Tantra

March 5-7, 2010


Carlos Pomeda is back in Hong Kong in March 2010 for a full week end retreat.

Any of you who has studied through his Yoga Philosophy correspondance course or who has attended his lectures at the Asia Yoga Conference will know that Carlos teachings are invaluable (check www.pomeda.com for more on Carlos, his teachings, and his correspondence course).

The details for the retreat are below, there is a limited number of spaces available for this retreat (because we want everyone to fully benefit from the retreat and be able to have a direct contact with Carlos) which will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

Register on this website if you are interested then contact us for the next steps to confirm your attendance.

A good idea: add the following email address to your white or allowed list helene@themastermindsgroup.com, so you do not miss any communication!

Cheers

Lindzay & Helene




 

The Ocean of Nectar:

An Immersion in the Vijnana-bhairava Tantra

“That state of the self is internal and filled with the bliss of one’s experience.

One who is established in any of these methods, what he experiences day after day is fulfilled, until he attains complete satisfaction” 

Vijnana-bhairava 15, 148.

There is a treasure trove of meditation in the tradition of Kashmir Shaivism, and one of its greatest sources is the revealed text known as Vijnana-bhairava Tantra. In it, the Goddess plays the role of student and asks Shiva for instruction. The reply, however, does not come in the form of doctrines, but in the form of 112 methods of meditation. The message is clear: the ultimate answer to the deepest questions of life lies within.

In this weekend course, we will immerse ourselves in the nectarean ocean of meditative practices selected from this sublime text. As we progress through the various forms of meditation, the inner state becomes deeper and deeper, supported by our contemplation, analysis and discussions. If you’ve ever felt like immersing yourself in meditation but felt perhaps too busy for a prolonged retreat, this course is for you! It is designed particularly to deepen our understanding and experience of meditation, to shift our internal state and anchor it firmly in internal, blissful awareness. It will be a true banquet for the soul.

Because of the structure and nature of this course, attendance to both days is required. Open to all levels of experience in meditation.


WHEN: March 5th (Fri) 6pm - March 7th (Sun) before lunch (NB: Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 9am-9pm with breaks and lunch/dinner), Sunday 9am-12noon)

WHERE: Yogamala in Wanchai (non-residential retreat)


Recommended Reading Material (OPTIONAL):

Lakshman Joo, Swami. Vijnana Bhairava: The Practice of Centring Awareness. ISBN: 81-86569-35-9

Muktananda, Swami. Meditate: Happiness Lies Within You. ISBN: 0911307621

Durgananda, Swami. The Heart of Meditation: Pathways to a Deeper Experience. ISBN: 0911307974



Who is Carlos?

With over 34 years of experience, Carlos Pomeda received formal, traditional training in yoga during almost 18 years as a monk of the Sarasvati order, 9 of which he spent in India, in the Siddha Yoga Ashram. During this time he learnt the various systems of Indian Philosophy and immersed himself in the practice of yoga.

He combines this traditional training with an academic background as well, having earned two Masters' degrees: one in Sanskrit from UC Berkeley and another one, in Religious Studies, from UC Santa Barbara.

As a teacher, Carlos is known for his love of the Indian yoga traditions, his insight, his humor, his deep empathy with his audiences and his ability to convey the deepest scriptural teachings in a way that is clear, meaningful and applicable.

Studying with Carlos is a truly delightful and enlightening experience.