LOTUS Renewal: Glory to the Light Weekend
Retreat Highlights
- Celebrate the completion of the LOTUS shrine renovation during a special weekend of devotion and unity
- Participate in powerful Homa (fire) ceremonies and interfaith prayer offerings
- Attend the Light of Truth Universal Service and experience spiritual traditions from around the world
- Witness the sacred Khumbabhishekam water blessing ceremony at LOTUS
- Enjoy music, chanting, and dance performances in honor of the shrine’s renewal
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Details of this retreat
Friday, August 29
7:30 p.m. Peace Chants in Guru Bhavan (GB)
Saturday, August 30
Morning Homa at LOTUS grounds - time TBA
12:00 p.m. Meditation
1:00 p.m. Luncheon
3:30 p.m. Darshan at Ananda Kutir (sign up for AK Darshan in SH Lobby) for families with children,
4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. sessions for adults
7:30 p.m. LOTUS Renewal Evening Program in Sivananda Satsang Hall (SSH)
Sunday, August 31
10:00 a.m. Interfaith Service in LOTUS All Faiths Hall
12:00 p.m. Meditation
1:00 p.m. Luncheon
3:30 p.m. Optional Activities: see Information Schedule
7:30 p.m. LOTUS Renewal Closing Program in Sivananda Satsang Hall (SSH)
Getting Here
Directions
Accommodation
Availability of complimentary accommodations is determined by the order of booking.
Dormitory
The most popular accommodations we have are Dormitory Accommodations – shared room and shared bath. We have two dormitories, Vivekananda Vihar and Ramalinga Nilayam, which are centrally heated and air-conditioned and convenient to meals and programs.
Lotus Guest House (Private Room)
Each room in our six unit guest house is equipped with a small refrigerator, queen size bed and full bath. Each room in our nine unit guest house is equipped with a queen sized bed and full bath, and no refrigerator.
Tenting
Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are twelve campsites. Campers have use of the bathroom, shower, and laundry facilities nearby Vivekananda Vihar dormitory. Camping is available from March 15th to December 1st.
Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk
Private Dormitory
LGH: Full Bed
LGH: 2 Twin beds
LGH: Queen Bed
Tent-Site
Venue & Amenities
Meals
Menu Types
What's Included
- Accomodations
- Meals
- Meditation Sessions
- Yoga Classes
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Airfare