The Art of Dying Weekend Retreat
At Amrita Integral Yoga Centre
February 15 – 16, 2025
Throughout history, every ancient spiritual tradition has placed great importance on understanding Death. But why are we so fascinated by this mysterious moment? What is hidden in the inevitable event that ends our lives as we know it? According to the wise, dying is a sacred initiation—an entry into the secret of life itself.
In this powerful workshop we’ll explore death not as an ending, but as a gateway to deeper spiritual awareness. You’ll gain profound insights on how contemplating death can transform how we live and open the door to realising the eternal.
Topics we’ll cover
- Spiritual perspectives of death in different cultures
- The importance of contemplating death
- Understanding the ephemeral and the eternal
- What reincarnates and what doesn’t
- Insights from near-death experiences
- Rites of passage – death as a way of welcoming the new
- Helping those who are dying
- Preparing for your own inevitable death
- The art of dying as the art of living
- Kaya Kalpa – meditation in darkness
- Meditations related to death
Schedule
Saturday, February 15th
- 10:30 am – 11:45 am: First Session
- 11:45 am – 12:00 pm: Break
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Second Session
- 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm: Lunch Break
- 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm: Third Session
- 3:45 pm – 4:15 pm: Break
- 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm: Fourth Session
- 5:45 pm: Dinner
Sunday, February 16th
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am: First Session
- 11:00 am – 11:15 am: Break
- 11:15 am – 1:00 pm: Kaya Kalpa Meditation
- 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm: Lunch Break
- 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm: Second Session
- 3:45 pm – 4:15 pm: Break
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm: Spiral & Conclusion
Food and refreshments
All meals are deliciously prepared by our skilled Thai chef and are 100% vegetarian. Here’s what we’ll be serving:
Day 1 (Saturday):
• Fruits and tea on arrival
• Lunch and dinner
Day 2 (Sunday):
• Breakfast, lunch, and a late afternoon snack
Throughout the whole workshop, we’ll have fruits, snacks, tea, and water available at all times to keep you refreshed and energized!
Fees
Shared Room (3 beds): 3,800 THB
Standard Single: 4.400 THB
Deluxe Single: 4,700 THB
Standard Double (for 2 people): 8,000 THB
Deluxe Double (for 2 people): 8,600 THB
Price includes teaching fees, accommodation, meals and transport from Chiang Mai and back.
Discounts available for Thai nationals!