Naimisam Retreats

Naimisam Retreats is a series of residential spiritual retreats at Naimisam Retreat Centre, a Krishnamurti-inspired centre on the quiet rural outskirts of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Through silent meditation and open dialogue, the retreats explore inner stillness and awareness as a way of living. They are led by Mukesh Gupta, with Ilaya, a visiting teacher from France. Formats range from single Sundays to a New Year retreat and a weekend for young adults, so there is a way in whether you are new to meditation or have an established practice.

What to Expect

The programme is a meditative inquiry. Days combine guided meditation sessions with facilitated dialogues on self-inquiry and awareness, looking at the essential questions of life directly rather than through accumulated knowledge or stories. The setting is one of silence and solitude, and the approach is rooted in the teachings of J. Krishnamurti, with Advaita Vedanta also among the traditions it draws on.

Several formats are on offer:

- New Year Retreat, "The Beauty of the Unknown": a residential retreat that begins at 11:00 AM on the first day and ends at 4:00 PM on the last. It is a gentle beginning to the new year, an invitation to let a quiet, nameless beauty touch us at the core. Together the group meditates on the essential questions of life and lets inner silence, awareness and love flower beyond all knowledge and stories.
- Sunday Retreats: single-day immersions from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You may join any one of the Sundays offered.
- Weekend Immersion for Young Adults: a two-day retreat for people under 45, beginning at 11:00 AM on the Saturday and ending at 5:00 PM on the Sunday.

About Mukesh Gupta

Mukesh Gupta is a travelling 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 to self-inquiry rests on connecting with inner silence, compassionate presence and unconditional love. Over the past decade he has conducted more than two hundred retreats, creating safe spaces where participants can explore fundamental life questions. He is known for connecting with people from all walks of life.

About Ilaya

Ilaya joins Mukesh from France as a visiting teacher and helps facilitate the retreats at Naimisam.

The Setting

Naimisam, the Krishnamurti Retreat Centre, is run by the Jiddu Krishnamurti Trust and sits in Kondapur, Ghatkesar, on the rural edge of Hyderabad. It is a centre dedicated to learning and simple living, offering silence and solitude. Residential accommodation is on site, and retreat participants have access to the grounds. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided during the retreat period.

Before You Go

The retreats are open to people at all levels of experience, and the Sunday programmes are an accessible way to begin if you are unsure about a longer stay. Sessions are held in English. Residential accommodation, meals, guided meditations, facilitated dialogues and use of the grounds are all part of the retreat. The young-adult weekend is for participants under 45.