August 17-26, 2012

“I do not know how much time this body has left. We all have an expiration date stamped into our genes and reflected in our circumstances. But as long as there is life breathing in these old bones, I will be sharing what I have realized. I invite you to join with us if you are called from your heart.” - Eli

Location
Chozu Bath and Tea Gardens
832 A Street
Ashland, OR

Here is a link to Chozu

Meeting Schedule
TBA

Accomodation
Chozu is offering a discount on their two Guest Cottages to members of the Retreat. The cottages have full kitchenettes, fireplaces, double showers and wifi access. They normally rent for $179, but will rent for $150 a night to Retreat participants. They are rented on a first come-first served basis and will not be held for us for long.
 
You can reach Chozu at 832 A Street • Ashland, Oregon 97520 • Phone: 541/552-0202

This is a non-residential retreat. Here is a list of local accomodations

Intention
The intention of the Intensive Retreat with Eli, first and foremost, is passing on the precious, holy incomparable gift of Papaji: the living presence of truth and silence. With this living silence realized as the seat of the heart everything that shows up is useful. From this primary transmission come secondary teachings relative to the historical conditions that humans find themselves in. As consciousness evolves, the secondary teachings evolve and change as well. Something fresh and free is always appearing in this moment to support deeper realization of the Self.  

Eli’s intention is to offer support for continued deepening in this realization as well as to pass on the skills and wisdom gained through his experience in meeting the traps and tests along the way.

Commitment
This retreat is a three-year commitment to yourself and others to put your attention on the True nature of your being, a commitment to offer and receive support in living an awakened life. This commitment may be tested by circumstances and feelings. That testing will show the value of taking a stand

Gatherings
We will join with the same group for ten days, twice a year over a three-year period. During this time we will usually meet for three sessions a day and often have a retreat within the retreat, which is a day of silence. The meetings themselves consist of satsang, group exercises, movies and other activities such as day trips in nature. Through all of this Eli brings his master’s transmission of silence, as well as innovative tools and techniques acquired through years of therapist training to facilitate individual and group inquiry. 

In coming together intentionally with the same group of retreatants over this period of years, there is the possibility to establish a safe space for exploration, inquiry and reflection. It is the chance for you to offer and receive true and loving support for the capacity of awakening in all.

Joining
This retreat is currently only open to Intensive Retreat participants who have already made a 3 year commitment.