Special Events > European Danda 30th Anniversary Celebratory Retreat: 07/16

European Danda 30th Anniversary Celebration - July, 2016


Dates:
Friday, July 22 - Sunday, July 24, 2016
plus. . . a special event on Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Place: European Danda, Maria Hoop, The Netherlands
Presented by: Adidam Europe

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Retreat Overview

A FIVE-DAY CELEBRATORY RETREAT:
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Adi Da at the European Danda
and Da Purnima


We are expecting large numbers of people for this 30th Anniversary — accommodation will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. . . Please register ASAP!


This five-day retreat will be filled with the Revelation and Spiritual Presence of Adi Da Samraj.

On Wednesday, July 20, we will celebrate Adi Da's first arrival at the European Danda.

The main presentation program will be Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24. Special guests include Adi Da's youngest daughter, Naamleela Free Jones, Ruy Carpenter, Carolyn Lee, Michiel Vos, and many other devotees who were present at the times of Adi Da's visits to the European Danda, who will be telling their leelas.

Also, this year we will be hosting the worldwide Adidam Youth Fellowship, who will be here along with their guide, Richard Silk.

The 30th Anniversary Celebration coincides with devotees' Celebration of Da Purnima. Da Purnima is a special and sacred celebration in the Reality-Way of Adidam that has been celebrated every year since the beginning of Adi Da's Work in 1972. It coincides with celebrations of the Guru or Spiritual Teacher in Hindu ashrams and Buddhist monasteries throughout the world. "Purnima" means "full", and refers to the "full" moon. Every full moon or Purnima is a celebration of the Spiritual Teacher. But the full moon in the Hindu month of Ashad (in 2015, corresponding to July 2 through August 1 on Western calendars) is called "Guru Purnima". In the yearly cycle, it is the day set apart for remembering the Guru or Divine Teacher, and paying homage to, and worshipping His or Her appearance in human Form.

Tangibly feel and receive Adi Da’s Spiritual Presence and Blessing-Transmission as it is powerfully communicated in many ways:

  • Sacred Sightings of Adi Da — Rare videos of Adi Da granting His Silent Spiritual Blessing to all and speaking about the True Condition of all beings, which is Prior Unity, Perfect Freedom, and Divine Happiness.
  • Avatar Adi Da's Liberating Teachings and Revelations about the Ultimate Nature of Reality and Truth.
  • Intimate, inspirational stories about Adi Da's Life, Work, and Blessing-Influence, told by His devotees.
  • Viewing of Adi Da's now world-renowned Divine Image-Art. The European Danda houses the largest collection in the world of Adi Da’s Transcendental Realist Art, and art tours and presentations will be offered during the retreat.
  • Recitals offered by exceptionally gifted devotee musicians who serve the retreat with keen sensitivity and feeling.
  • Time and space for rest, relaxation, refreshment, and sacred contemplation.
  • Delicious vegetarian meals.
  • and much Good Company.

Retreat Location: The European Danda

the European Danda
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European DandaThe retreat will be held at the European Danda, our Spiritually-Empowered Center in the south of the Netherlands. The Danda is the Spiritually Empowered Seat of Adi Da's Blessing in Europe. The Danda is a former monastery — a quiet place, and a place where Adi Da twice resided. It houses the largest collection in the world of Adi Da’s Transcendental Realist Art, and art tours and presentations will be offered during the retreat. Filled with Adi Da’s Presence, it is a perfect location to retire from worldly stress and distraction to sink into the deepest feeling of Reality Itself.

the European Danda
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Your retreat will include 3 great vegetarian meals per day, contemplative walks in our private forest and plenty of opportunity to ask devotees any questions you may have.

the Da Peace site
the Da Peace site
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For a tour in pictures of the beautiful grounds of the European Danda, click here.

For more about the European Danda, click here.

Retreat Testimonials


Testimonial from a participant in a recent retreat at the European Danda:


Beloved Adi Da,

I’m very thankful for the retreat in the Danda. It is a very special place, has Big Energy and has touched my heart deeply. I would like to say thank You for coming and staying here, for allowing me to see and feel all the devotees that You Love. I will go with strong energy and love and I try ever and ever to give it back to You.

Love, Ilka


More Information


Three-Day Retreat

RETREAT TIME: 9:30 am, Friday, July 22 - 4 pm, Sunday, July 24, 2016.

RETREAT LANGUAGE: English, with support services in Dutch, German, and Finnish.

RETREAT COST: €380 for public friends, and €300 for devotees. Includes lodging and all meals for 3-day retreat. (Standard accommodation is 2 per room. 'Danda Support" subscribers receive credit for room charges.)

A discount of 10% is offered to all registering and paying for the full 5-day retreat, or the 3-day retreat, by Sunday, July, 10. In any case, please register by that date to help us plan.

Local devotees (no room, no meals): €205
Saturday Evening Art Presentation + Sunday Celebration: €90
Sunday Celebration (including meal): €75
Service Retreats (dependent on our needs and your offering) are available prior to and after (not during) the main retreat at €25/day

REGISTER BEFORE July 10 via email to info@adidam.org. We will reply with confirmation, payment instructions, instructions for arranging transport, etc.

REFUNDS: Cancellations before Sunday, July 17 will be subject to a €25 administrative fee. For later cancellations prior to the start of the retreat, we will refund the full cost of meals not eaten plus 50% of the balance.

FACEBOOK: event page.



PLACE:
European Danda
Annendaalderweg 10
NL-6105 AT Maria Hoop
the Netherlands

Railway stations Echt, Roermond, Geilenkirchen close-by. Airports Eindhoven and Maastricht. Pick-up from railway stations possible.

You can also register or ask for more information via phone or email:

  • United Kingdom: Tel. + 44 845 330 1008, or email:
    Flights go with Ryan Air from Stanstead to Eindhoven. Alternatively, some people drive and take the ferry. Concessionary rates may be available upon request.

  • Germany: Tel. + 49 30 21478179, or email: .

  • Holland: Tel. + 31 0475-484710, or email: publicretreats@adidam.nl.

  • All other countries: email us at publicretreats@adidam.nl.

If you are interested in coming, do let us know ahead of time if you can, as we may be able to arrange a car share.

The Art Exhibition at the European Danda

Art Exhibition at the European Danda


More information about the Gallery here.

Videos of past retreats


Clips from recent retreats (including events and responses) at the European Danda.

Pictures from past retreats


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April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda\

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda

April 2013 Retreat at the European Danda


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