In-depth course: Living Vedanta

Lecture 1: Who am I, really? — Discovering the true Self

Understanding our real identity

• The difference between “what I have” (body, mind, roles) and “who I am” (consciousness)
• The nature of the observer: discovering the unchanging witness within
• How misidentification causes stress and conflict
• Simple introspection and observation exercises to experience inner stillness
• Vedantic insight: “You are not who you think you are”

Lecture 2: What is real? — Seeing the world as it is

Gaining a clear perspective on life, relationships, and reality

• The difference between appearance and essence
• Understanding impermanence and the cause of attachment
• Vedantic insight into māyā explained through everyday analogies
• Seeing unity amidst diversity: how non-dual vision transforms relationships
• Cultivating equanimity and compassion through clarity of understanding

Lecture 3: Why am I not peaceful? — The nature of the mind

Understanding how the mind creates bondage and freedom

• How thoughts, desires, and fears cloud our natural peace
• The three qualities (guṇas): sattva (clarity), rajas (restlessness), tamas (inertia)
• Managing emotions through awareness and detachment
• The art of sakṣi bhav: being a witness to one’s mind
• Practical Vedantic methods for inner calm in daily life

Lecture 4: How can I be free? — Living Vedanta day to day

> Integrating Vedantic wisdom into action, work and relationships

• The meaning of freedom in daily living: inner independence
• Balancing action and knowledge
• Practicing awareness in ordinary situations: mindful living as Vedanta in action
• Cultivating detachment without indifference
• Practical tools: reflection, meditation and gratitude

With certificate of participation

Daily schedule:

• 6am: Satsang (group meditation, kirtan and mantra chanting, short lecture)
• 8am: Yoga class
• 10am: Brunch (lacto vegetarian / sattvic diet)
• 10:45am: One-hour karma yoga (selfless service)
• Between noon and 3pm: Lecture or workshop (1h30 to 2h)
• 4pm: Yoga class
• 6pm: Dinner (lacto vegetarian / sattvic diet)
• 6:45pm: One-hour karma yoga (if not done in the morning)
• 8pm: Satsang (group meditation, kirtan and mantra chanting, short lecture)

This daily schedule can be subject to occasional changes.

Arrival/Departure:

• Check-in: 2pm-8pm, on first day. First event is 4pm yoga class on arrival day
• Check-out: by 11am, on last day. Last event is an afternoon lecture on departure day

If you would like to choose different dates for your stay, please click here.