Any seeker, before long, can realize that without committed practice, even real experiences of awakening cannot bring us to a stable place in the inner realm. The purpose of meditative practice – which encompasses both sitting meditation and practice in activity – is to assist in a natural way, based on sensitivity and intelligent understanding, our process of awakening.

The nature of that inner work varies depending on the evolutionary requirement of the particular stage or moment. For most adepts, the guidance offered by the teacher or spiritual guide is of the utmost importance to ensure that he is indeed making the right effort, to correct his mistakes and to point him towards the next step.

Meditation is the way and the goal — the entrance to the inner realm and the inner realm itself. It is both the state of objectless abidance in the supreme reality and the self-contained presence of our true being. In the plane of forgetfulness, meditation is the most powerful tool we have to awaken our dormant self.

There are two gateways to the dimension of meditation: the inner gate of the now through which we enter the pure subjectivity of universal I am, and the gate of our individual essence through which we meet the pure subjectivity of the soul. The first gate leads to the beyond; the second, to the heart of our own existence. From the ultimate perspective, however, there are not two gates, but one — upon entering the beyond we realize our own soul, and upon awakening to our soul we merge with the beyond.

Although grace does play a vital role in our evolutionary progress, it does not diminish the necessity of the inner work. Practice manifests out of a deep command within the soul to use all means available to accelerate her spiritual enlightenment — it is an expression of our innermost collaboration with the divine will. If we fail to actively participate in our own evolution, how can we expect the divine to assist us? Waiting indolently for grace to do the inner work for us is an arrogant approach. It is no different than expecting water to spring from the ground without first digging a well. One needs to be ready to receive grace, and through conscious cooperation with one’s evolution, to increasingly mature into that readiness. from Book of Enlightenment

We recommend that you prepare thoroughly for the upcoming retreat in the following ways:

Creating the foundation of meditation practice

Based on the practice given to you in your Video meeting with Anadi, it is important to follow a daily routine of sitting meditation. You should preferably sit at least two hours a day, morning and evening, to prepare your body, mind and energy system for entering the space of the retreat and for long hours of sitting.

Practice prior to meeting Anadi

Because practicing with consciousness can easily be counterproductive, we do not recommend that you begin this practice prior to being properly initiated and guided through a private meeting with Anadi.

Until such a meeting is conducted, we recommend that in the time being you will sit in meditation on a daily basis, following the principle of “shikantaza” – just being, or non-doing. In addition one should gently contemplate the nature of the mind while trying to separate one’s sense of ‘I’ from thoughts and to let go of those thoughts. A gentle work of surrendering into being and connecting to the heart can also be beneficial, as well as conscious breathing to the belly.

Study of the teaching

It is essential to arrive to the retreat with a sound overall understanding of the concepts used in the teaching. This will help you to properly follow the personal and general guidance given in the retreat, and thus to gain the maximum benefit for yourself out of this sacred event. Therefore we recommend reading the available materials and listening to the recordings online.

Physical preparation

As the structure of the retreat includes daily 6-7 hours of sitting meditation, it is important to prepare the body by learning how to sit with the correct posture, as well as doing exercise and basic stretching or yoga. On registration day there will be a session offering sitting posture advice, where you will be shown how to sit comfortably and properly.

Should you have important questions relating to the above, or to your preparatory practice, you may write to Anadi at aadiperson@gmail.com for guidance and advice.

Recordings

The audio recordings in the Recordings page are available for download. Please note that these recordings are not ‘lectures’. They are not communications from mind to mind. These are teachings recorded at retreats during practice sessions in which all students sit with closed eyes in the state of meditation. The words do not arise from a personal intelligence, but from the inner dimension of truth and understanding. We recommend to listen to these recordings while sitting in meditation.

To the Recordings page.

Advanced Guided Meditations

This section is composed of carefully selected guided meditations that address more advanced areas of practice and evolution into the inner realm. It has been created primarily to support older, more established students in their practice and contemplation. Students who are just beginning to engage with the teaching are advised to visit the Introductory Guided Meditations section of this page, where they will be introduced to the key concepts of the teaching and find guidance on how to commence their practice.

We periodically add new talks to this section as and when these key talks arise, giving particular emphasis to those which are of direct practical value in the context of sitting meditation.

To view the Advanced Guided Meditation page click here.

Recent Important Talks

This section is a selection of revelatory and important talks that Anadi has made in recent retreats. These talks are considered to be of crucial conceptual and practical value for students who are already following the teaching and wish to further their practice and deepen their understanding. Because much of this material is quite advanced, it requires a familiarity and grounding in the fundamental elements of the teaching. Therefore, if you are a new visitor, we recommend that you begin by listening to materials on the teaching and practice pages, which are designed to introduce its key concepts.