Satsangs and Retreats
| 14 Oct – 26 Nov 2023 | Satsangs, Retreat and Interreligious Seminar in North India | India (Rishikesh) |
| 10 – 19 Dec 2023 | Satsangs and Retreat in Europe | France (Lyon), Italy (Assisi) |
| 26 Jan – 4 Feb 2024 |
Satsangs in South India | India (Tiruvannamalai) |
| 24 Feb – 27 Mar 2024 |
Satsangs and Retreat in North India | India (Rishikesh) |
| 13 April – 30 June 2024 | Satsangs and Retreats in Europe | Belgium (Brussels), France (Paris), United Kingdom (London), Hungary (Budapest), France (La Ciotat, Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye, Francheville), Spain (Órgiva, Barcelona) |
Online Retreat
17-20 May 2024
Online Satsang Retreat
From Fri 17 May, 8:30 p.m. to Mon 20 May, 12:30 p.m.
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Event in:
French
With simultaneous translation into:
English
This online Retreat, held during the Pentecost weekend, offers a powerful moment of integration between teachings and practice, and takes place largely in silence and contemplation.
Organized by Les Amis d’Ajatananda Ashram association.
Satsangs and Retreats
All event times are given in local time.
PLEASE NOTE: The opening of the registration for each event will be announced here and by e-mail to our Newsletter subscribers.
Satsangs, Retreat and Interreligious Seminar in North India (14 October - 26 November 2023)
Rishikesh (India) – Ajatananda Ashram
Please note: the Lakshman Jhula bridge is closed due to construction work and therefore any accommodation (guesthouses or hotels) on the other side of the Ganges is not recommended. It is better to stay on the Tapovan side.
14 Oct – 15 Nov 2023
Daily Open Satsang
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
(except Thursdays and Fridays)
Daily Open Meditation
7 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
(except Thursdays and Fridays and during the Retreat)
Daily Open Hatha Yoga Class
8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
(except Thursdays and Fridays and during the Retreat)
Registration is not required to participate in these programmes.
Events in:
English
For the Open Satsangs, a simultaneous translation into French on request (min. 5 people) from the 1st of November. Please send us your request by e-mail to: amis.ajatananda@gmail.com
5-8 Nov 2023
Non-residential Satsang Retreat
From Sun 5 Nov, 7 p.m. (introduction) to Wed 8 Nov, 9 p.m.
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Event in:
English
Simultaneous translation into French on request (minimum 5 people). Please send us your request by e-mail to: amis.ajatananda@gmail.com
23-26 Nov 2023
Interreligious Retreat-Seminar on Dhamma and Non-duality
Dhamma Talks by Venerable Ajahn Pasanno
followed by a dialogue with Swami Atmananda Udasin
Thu 23 Nov (afternoon): Registration, Programme presentation and Introductory Talk.
From Fri 24 to Sun 26 Nov.
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Event in:
English
With simultaneous translation into:
Hindi and French
This interreligious event is organized on the auspicious occasion of the 50th Mahasamadhi Anniversary of Sri Swami Abhishiktananda (1973-2023).
25 Nov 2023
Open Interreligious Concert
“Truth is one, paths are many!”
Sacred chanting from the Hindu, Theravada, Tibetan, Sikh, and Sufi traditions
Sat 25 Nov, 6:30-8:30 pm
Registration is not required to participate in this programme.
This interreligious concert is organized on the auspicious occasion of the 50th Mahasamadhi Anniversary of Sri Swami Abhishiktananda (1973-2023).
The Ganges nearby the Ashram in Tapovan, Rishikesh (India)
Satsangs and Retreat in Europe (10-19 December 2023)
Lyon (France)
10 Dec 2023 – La Maison des Passages
Sangha Day
Sun 10 Dec, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Event in:
French
The Sangha Day takes place twice a year in France and emphasizes the importance of the Sangha (community of spiritual seekers).
All those who feel an inner connection with Swamiji’s teachings are welcome to participate. These days invite a certain commitment to practice and are reserved for those who have already participated in at least one satsang with Swami Atmananda.
Organized by Les Amis d’Ajatananda Ashram association.
Venue: La Maison des Passages, 44 rue Saint-Georges, 69005 Lyon (France)
Contact: amis.ajatananda@gmail.com
Assisi (Italy)
15-19 Dec 2023 – La Cittadella Ospitalità & Casa Papa Giovanni
International Satsang Retreat (Residential)
From Fri 15, 4 p.m. (introduction) to Tue 19 Dec, 11 a.m.
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Event in:
English and French (alternating)
With simultaneous translation into:
French, English and Italian
The international retreat takes place in the inspiring setting of the small mediaeval town of Assisi, the home of St. Francis, whose incomparable influence still permeates the spiritual atmosphere there today. Swami Atmananda proposes to explore the nature of Spiritual Awakening and the essential practices of Non-Duality, according to the tradition of Advaita Vedanta.
Organized by Les Amis d’Ajatananda Ashram association.
Venues:
La Cittadella Ospitalità, Via degli Ancaiani, 3, 06081 Assisi (PG)
Casa Papa Giovanni, Via San Paolo 32, 06081 Assisi (PG)
Contact: satsangretreats@gmail.com
Assisi (Italy)
Satsangs in South India (26 January - 4 February 2024)
Tiruvannamalai (India)
26 Jan – 4 Feb 2024 – Rainbow Guest House
Daily Open Satsang
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Registration is not required to participate in this programme.
Event in:
English
With simultaneous translation into:
French
Venue: Rainbow Guest House rooftop, Perumbakkam Road (200m after Satya Café), Lakshmanan Nagar, Tiruvannamalai (India)
Tiruvannamalai (India)
Satsangs and Retreat in North India (24 February - 27 March 2024)
Rishikesh (India) – Ajatananda Ashram
Please note: the Lakshman Jhula bridge is closed due to construction work and therefore any accommodation (guesthouses or hotels) on the other side of the Ganges is not recommended. It is better to stay on the Tapovan side.
24 Feb – 27 Mar 2024
Daily Open Satsang
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
(except Thursdays and Fridays)
Daily Open Meditation
7 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
(except Thursdays and Fridays and during the Retreat)
Daily Open Hatha Yoga Class
8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
(except Thursdays and Fridays and during the Retreat)
Registration is not required to participate in these programmes.
Events in:
English
17-20 Mar 2024
Non-residential Satsang Retreat
From Sun 17 Mar, 7 p.m. (introduction) to Wed 20 Mar, 9 p.m.
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Event in:
English
The Ganges nearby the Ashram in Tapovan, Rishikesh (India)
Satsangs and Retreats in Europe (April - June 2024)
Brussels (Belgium)
13 April 2024 – Les Orangers
Satsang Intensive
Sat 13 April, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Event in:
French
Venue: Les Orangers, 24, av. des Orangers, 1150 Brussels (Belgium)
Les Orangers, Brussels (Belgium)
Brussels (Belgium)
16 April 2024 – Centre Pérou
Open Satsang
Tue 16 April, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Event in:
French
Venue: Centre Pérou, 23, av. du Pérou, 1000 Brussels (Belgium)
Centre Pérou, Brussels (Belgium)
Paris (France)
19-21 April 2024 – Forum 104
Talk
Fri 19 April, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Registration is not required to participate in this programme.
Seminar (non-residential)
Sat 20 & Sun 21 April, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Doors open at 9:30 p.m.)
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Events in:
French
Venue : Forum 104, 104 Rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris
Contact : amis.ajatananda@gmail.com
Paris (France)
London (UK)
25-27 April 2024 – The Study Society
Open Satsangs
Thu 25 & Fri 26 April, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Registration is not required to participate in these programmes.
Satsang Intensive
Sat 27 April, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Doors open at 9:30 a.m.)
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Events in:
English
Venue: The Study Society, Colet House, 151 Talgarth Rd, London W14 9DA (UK)
The Study Society, Colet House, London (UK)
Budapest (Hungary)
3-5 May 2024 – Buddhista Misszió
Open Satsang
Fri 3 May, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Satsang Intensive (non-residential)
Sat 4 & Sun 5 May, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Doors open at 10 a.m.)
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Events in:
English
With translation into:
Hungarian
Venue: Buddhista Misszió, Keleti Kulturális Központ, 1117 Budapest, Karinthy F. u. 5. I/10 (Hungary)
Budapest (Hungary)
La Ciotat (France)
11-12 May 2024 – Zero Gravity
Satsang
Sat 11 May, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Satsang Intensive
Sun 12 May, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Registration is required to participate in these programmes.
A few rooms are available for on-site accommodation.
Events in:
French
Venue: Centre Zero Gravity (Villa Solaré), 387 avenue du Peymian, F – 13600 La Ciotat (France)
La Ciotat (France)
Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye (France)
17-20 May 2024 – L’Arche de Saint-Antoine
Satsang Retreat (residential)
From Fri 17 May, 5 p.m. to Mon 20 May, 2:30 p.m.
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Please note: We have reached the maximum number of participants registered for the in-presence Pentecost Retreat at l’Arche de Saint-Antoine (France). However, a waiting list is now open.
Event in:
French
With simultaneous translation into:
English
This Retreat, held during the Pentecost weekend, offers a powerful moment of integration between teachings and practice, and takes place largely in silence and contemplation.
Organized by Les Amis d’Ajatananda Ashram association.
Venue: L’Arche de Saint-Antoine, 34, La Basse Cour – 38160 Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye (France)
Contact: nicole.orlean@club-internet.fr
Registration on the Waiting List Here
L’Arche de Saint-Antoine (France)
Francheville (France)
23 May 2024 – Les Grandes Terres
Sangha Day
Thu 23 May, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Event in:
French
The Sangha Day takes place twice a year in France and emphasize the importance of the sangha (community of spiritual seekers).
All those who feel an inner connection with Swamiji’s teachings are welcome to participate. These Sangha Days invite a certain commitment to practice and are reserved for those who have already participated in at least one Satsang with Swami Atmananda.
Organized by Les Amis d’Ajatananda Ashram association.
Venue: Les Grandes Terres, Chemin du Grand Moulin, 69340 Francheville (near Lyon)
Contact: amis.ajatananda@gmail.com
Salle Sangha – Les Grandes Terres, Francheville (France)
Órgiva (Spain)
15-16 June 2024 – La Fuente
Open Satsangs
Sat 15 & Sun 16 June, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Registration is not required to participate in these programmes.
Events in:
English
With translation into:
Spanish
Venue: La Fuente, c/ Cercado, 5, Órgiva (Spain)
Contact: amigos.ajatananda@gmail.com
Phone: +34 602454945 (Yvonne)
Órgiva (Spain)
Barcelona (Spain)
28-30 June 2024 – Casa de la Espiritualitat Sant Felip Neri
Open Satsang
Fri 28 June, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Registration is not required to participate in this programme.
Satsang Retreat (residential and non-residential)
From Sat 29 June, 9:30 a.m. to Sun 30 June, 5 p.m.
Registration is required to participate in this programme.
Events in:
English
With simultaneous translation into:
Spanish, French
Organized by Les Amis d’Ajatananda Ashram association.
Venue: Casa de la Espiritualitat Sant Felip Neri, C/ de la Nena Casas, 47, 08017 Barcelona (Spain)
Contact: amigos.ajatananda@gmail.com
More information and registration will be available here soon.
Casa de la Espiritualitat Sant Felip Neri, Barcelona (Spain)