Mönchengladbach Retreat, Germany

This three-day silent meditation retreat in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, is an invitation into meditative self-inquiry, led by Mukesh Gupta and drawing on the teachings of J. Krishnamurti. It is open to anyone who feels drawn to live and work from a deeper ground of presence, whatever their gender, faith, culture or background.

The gathering is part of a wider series of retreats across Europe, Canada and India, each with its own fragrance. The theme that runs through all of them is the Living Flame of Silence. The intention is a gentle space in which a deeper source of Being can awaken, one that moves beyond fear and the restless ego-mind.

What to Expect

The days follow a harmonious rhythm. Meditative self-inquiry is the heart of the retreat, and around it sit quiet dialogues, selected readings from Krishnamurti's teachings, small group explorations, silent sittings and contemplative walks in nature.

Krishnamurti spoke of the purpose of a retreat as going away and stopping the routine, not only the routine of outward existence but also the routine the mind establishes for its own safety and convenience. That idea shapes the gathering. The time together is meant to let the heart open so that the usual noise of prejudice and habit can quiet down.

About Mukesh Gupta

Mukesh Gupta is a traveling meditation teacher who offers dialogues and meditative self-inquiry inspired by J. Krishnamurti and other non-dual teachings. He has more than two decades of experience on his own spiritual path. His approach, which he calls Meditative and Transformative Self-Inquiry, is based on connecting with inner silence, compassionate presence and unconditional love.

Over the past decade he has conducted more than two hundred retreats around the world. He is known for connecting with people from all walks of life, and he creates safe spaces in which participants can explore fundamental questions about life.

Before You Go

No prior knowledge of philosophy or of Krishnamurti's teachings is needed. Anyone who feels drawn to this kind of inquiry is warmly welcome, and the retreat is held in the spirit of a shared time of silence, love and awareness.

The retreat takes place in Mönchengladbach, Germany. Retreats in this series bring together international groups of Fellow Travellers, so you may find yourself sitting alongside people from different places and backgrounds. You are also invited to share news of the retreat with friends and community.