Carlos Pomeda in Bulahdelah, NSW, Australia

November 22, 23 & 24, 2024

Carlos will be teaching in-person and online:

The Bhagavad Gita: a non-dual view.

Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24, 9am – 4.30pm.

Catered lunch provided.

The Secret of Mantra

Giving you a deep experience of mantra practice, to take you to the blissful source of mind.

Friday evening 5 – 8pm November 22

In the testing times we live in today, where can we turn for guidance and inspiration? The simple answer is this classic source of yoga, the Bhagavad Gita.

It has been perhaps the most influential text in the history of yoga, which is no small claim. What has made it so relevant? Where does its power lie?

The answer is that it explores questions such as, how can I stay centred in turbulent times? What is right action? Does love play a role in yoga? Does yoga play any role in our day-to-day activities? What about knowledge?

The answers it provides can bring meaning, depth and joy not only to our practice, but to the rest of our lives as well.

In this weekend of study, contemplation and discussion, we will explore the subtleties of this seminal text, with an emphasis on the practical application to our lives.

Our exploration will be from a non-dual understanding of yoga and the deep insights this gives into this inspiring text.

About Carlos Pomeda

Originally from Madrid, Spain, Carlos has been steeped in all aspects of the yoga tradition during more than 40 years of practice and study. He spent 18 of those years as a monk of the Saraswati order, including 9 years of traditional training and practice in India.

During this time he learned the various systems of Indian Philosophy and immersed himself in the practice of yoga, becoming one of the senior monks of the tradition and teaching meditation and philosophy to tens of thousands of students around the world. He combines this experience and traditional training with his academic background, which includes two Masters Degrees: one inSanskrit, from U.C. Berkeley (where he has taught) and another one, in Religious Studies, from U.C. Santa Barbara.

As a teacher, Carlos is renowned for the breadth of his knowledge and the clarity with which he conveys it. His great love of the Indian yoga traditions, his insight, his humor and his deep connection with his audiences give him the ability to transmit the deepest scriptural teachings in a way that is clear, meaningful and applicable. Studying with Carlos is an enjoyable and transformative experience.

Testimonials:

“Here’s a man who can be trusted to cut through the usual window– dressing of yoga and give me the real goods… a heavyweight… without being heavy, he has a jaw-dropping range of knowledge.”

Richard Rosen, Senior Reviewer, Yoga Journal

“What impresses me as much as his clarity and depth of knowledge is his embodiment of the teachings. He teaches with a contagious humility and graciousness that encourages learning and draws you into your own process of discovery and love of the tradition.”

Leela Miller, Director of Yoga at Triyoga (London)

Investment:

In person:

Friday 22nd: $100

Saturday and Sunday: $430

Combined sessions: $510

Online:

Friday 22nd: $100

Saturday and Sunday: $410

Combined sessions: $490

Payment plans available

To book:

1. Paypal payment link at the top of the page (drop-down menu on PayPal for all prices)

or

2. Email Christine cduf47@gmail.com for direct deposit details

Accommodation is available in the township of Bulahdelah, and in the surrounding district. .

Recordings for “The Ocean of Nectar”: An Immersion in the Vijñāna-bhairava Tantra with Carlos Pomeda

are now available

“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 course, we have immersed ourselves in the nectarean ocean of meditative practices 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 is a true banquet for the soul.

Open to all levels of experience in meditation.

Full price AUD$600, or 2 payments of AUD$300

Registration: cduf47@gmail.com

– Lakshman Joo, Swami. Vijnana Bhairava: The Practice of Centring Awareness. (Various editions).

– Singh, Jaideva. Vijnanabhairava Or Divine Consciousness: A Treasury Of 112 Types Of Yoga. (Various editions).

Our November 2023 Retreat in Bulahdelah:

Slow Down and Step Inside

Was a great gathering.

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