Retreats

Avail yourself of this opportunity to turn away from the complexity and busyness of life to listSEen deeply into your hearts and minds. We have been going round and round on the roller-coaster of life with its ups and downs that there is a yearning to turn in to find out what is going on. If you resonate with this, do join us for a daylong retreat that starts in the morning and ends in the evening. During this retreat, the teachers will guide you through the discovery of the peace and joy latent within each and everyone of us through talks, interactive and guided meditations. All that is required from you is your interest to participate in this retreat which is offered freely to everyone regardless of faith or belief.

Have you ever wondered why life is so stressful or do you have a hunch that something is not right? There is a deep sense within that tells you something is missing and you would like to find out. Life has never been stressful nor has there been anything missing in you but it is due to some error within us that the perspective is not seen correctly. That error can be identified if the exploration shines light on the misperception that unfolds the reality. Rest assured that WISE will do their level best to make the retreat comfortable and meaningful for you. So, put aside your worries, fears and stresses to join us in these few hours of the retreat.

If you wish to deepen your awareness practice, reset the momentum of your mind or give time to yourself to relax, step back, reflect and explore, do join us at WISE Sanctuary for a weekend of noble silence to practise together with other like-minded friends. Instead of lazing around or napping during weekends, give yourself the opportunity to find out more about yourself. Don’t you find life being recycled day after day, weekend after weekend and the list goes on. Is there a spark of interest to wonder what else can be done to change the momentum? If there is such a calling, you are most welcome to jump on board!

The weekend retreat will cater especially for working people or anyone who cannot spare time on working days. Besides hanging out with like-minded friends in a variety of activities like short talks, group meditation, self-practice, group discussion & Yoga Nidra, treat yourself to new learnings which can be taken home with you. Money cannot buy such learnings for it is in the discovery that the transformation happens. To quote from Elizabeth Gilbert, “You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestation of your own blessings.”

Silence is the most powerful scream. It is our capacity to uncover what we never know about ourselves. This retreat gives us the opportunity to unleash the suppressed voice within. Each and everyone of us has that potential to unlock the truth within but does not know how to do it. The retreat enables you to do that as the long periods of silence coupled with the right information reveal what is hidden from us. Truth and freedom are our birthrights but we have to find them out by ourselves. Even the greatest teacher like the Buddha cannot do it for us.

The longer period in the retreat exposes our most cherished ideas and beliefs. When questioned, we begin to break through the false illusion that blinds us so that the light of awakening can penetrate and shine light on what is not seen. We begin to have glimpses of realization when the thick wall of resistance is thinned down and what we have thought is coming from outside, is actually an error. The projection and power given outside falters and we regain the power within when realizational truths blossom.

But do get forewarned because it is not a journey for weak hearts. It requires total commitment, honesty and sincerity to embark on this exploration. Rest assured that the teachers are always available to guide you through.  All it takes on your part are basically right attitude and keeping an open mind to follow the sharing in this discovery journey. It’s time to wake up as Grace is calling you to be a part of our fellowship.

Finding yourself thru Realization

REAL Retreats are our signature retreats that put fun into the learning process. It aims to help you find out who you are and what have you not known yet in a journey of inner discovery. Realization is your ONLY true happiness. You will know once you arrive at it. Undoubtedly you will finally know what you have missed. It is not something mysterious or out of reach. Nor is it something found in the future. In fact, it is what that is missing now. Let the coming REAL Retreat unfold in you as it had for many others. A retreat that opens up to an amazing understanding that you have never known before. Welcome aboard.

Physical Retreat General Guidelines

1. Participants are required to comply with the safety protocols and risk assessments for COVID set by the government and respective retreat centres.

2. The organizer has the right to decline any application deemed unsuitable for the physical retreat.

3. Participants who can attend full retreat are preferred.

Attire: For those participating, please wear light, loose, modest and comfortable clothing. Bring a shawl or jacket for cool weather conditions.

Things to bring for overnight stay: Pillowcase, blanket, bedsheet, bath towel and own toiletries.

Things provided for:

• Accommodation

• Meals (breakfast and lunch only). For daylong retreat participants, lunch and light snacks will be provided.

• Meditation guidance, sharing & talks

This gift of education has been made possible by sponsors and is freely offered to anyone who is willing to receive the gift of wisdom. Prior registration is required. 

Only a limited number of persons will be accepted for this program. Hence, when you register to participate, you have indicated your commitment to attend the program. We hope that you will value the sponsored space offered to you by WISE by attending and completing the program in its entirety.

Should you be unable to attend the course due to unforeseen circumstances, kindly let us know in advance so that we can offer the sponsored space to someone else, who is in the waiting list. Your kind understanding and commitment is much appreciated.