Welcome to this online meditation and self-inquiry retreat with Paul Hurcomb.
Retreats offer the possibility to spend a longer period of time together within a supportive and safe group environment to focus exclusively on meditation, self-inquiry, surrender, prayer and inner contemplation without the usual day-to-day activities. Retreats are a time to turn inwards to discover and honour your true nature and establish yourself within it.
During this weekend retreat there will be guided and silent meditations as well as meetings with Paul to explore your heartfelt questions. There will be plenty of time in between meetings to move around and take care of yourself however you need to. There will also be the option to join a small sharing group if you wish.
Common themes in retreats:
* Inner peace
* Self Inquiry
* Meditation
*Authenticity
* Presence
* The Self
* Authenticity
* The egoic mind
* The Inner child
* Humanness
* The Spiritual Heart
* Surrender and prayer
* Love and forgiveness
* Conscious relationships
* Awakening
* Life after awakening
Your Commitment;
To join the retreat we request that you attend the majority/whole weekend and make a donation before the retreat begins.
Meeting schedule TBC (UK Timezone)
Friday
6.30pm Introduction and guided meditation
Saturday
8.30 am Silent sitting
10.30am Guided meditation and sharing with Paul
2.30pm Small sharing groups (optional)
4.30pm Silent Sitting
6.30pm Guided meditation and sharing with Paul
Sunday
8.30 Silent sitting
10.30am Guided meditation and sharing with Paul
Retreat Ends
Silent sittings are 45 minutes
Meetings with Paul are 90 minutes
Sign up:
The sign-up form is at the bottom of this document. Once youve completed and sent the form the donation details will be sent to you. The zoom log in details will be sent to you when we've recieved your donation. Numbers are limited.
Q: How much should I donate?
A: This will depend on your personal circumstances and how much you value the retreat.
The suggested donation range is from £40-£120.
About Paul:
Paul spent 12 years as a practising Buddhist until 2002 when in the midst of deep suffering he had a profound awakening from mind identity into presence. This experience led him to leave his job as a school teacher and spend long periods of time in South India. This was where he met his teacher Sri Mooji who introduced him to the self-inquiry teachings popularised by the sage Ramana Maharshi. This was where he realised the Self.
Since 2010 Paul has been holding meetings and retreats with groups of people online and in person. Paul’s approach is natural, compassionate, warm, and clear. Always combining the deep embodiment of presence with a direct and authentic approach to spirituality.
'My only wish when holding meetings is to be empty enough, still enough, and present enough to be able to truly hear you. And in truly hearing you may we together discover the silent presence within which is the source of all refuge, knowledge, and wisdom. Then there is no teacher, no student, and no teaching. Nothing remains other than that which is naturally arising in this moment, and the unchanging Presence which effortlessly witnesses it all.'
Testimonials
'I cannot begin to say how much I cherish being part of these meetings. I feel so safe, held and in the company of two deeply authentic spiritual teachers and friends, Paul and Ulrika. Its been one of the greatest blessings of my life. The practice is simple and an invitation to realise the profound truth of who we are. The essence of our nature - love and wisdom. Conscious presence. I feel part of an authentic community that speaks deeply to me' RB
'Thanks again for these meetings. I just wanted to share what I have found so very valuable. The meetings allow me to feel safe enough to just be, let go and be with whatever. I think largely because I trust Paul in his urging us to feel safe in letting go into being. Goodness, I know exactly the feeling but my words cannot match it.' JS
‘The meditations, your teaching and the cumulative build up over the retreat has yet again had a profound effect… And it’s not just the personal experience, but seeing how you work with each individual person - and with all of us as a group - that is so powerful. Your gentle, kind mix of knowledge, humour and love is really a devastating combination - breaks down all resistance and allows one to see and feel where it wasn’t possible before.’ AF
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