everybodhi

It’s that time again! The 4th annual New Years Eve retreat for young Buddhists of all traditions and anyone interested in exploring Buddhism, meditation, contemplative arts and our many other themes and topics. Over the last three festivals, hundreds of young people coming from more than 25 countries have connected with like-minded people and started the new year cultivating peace within themselves and peace in the world. Everyone is welcome!

Buddhism * Meditation * Dharma Art * Yoga * People *Leadership

The theme of this gathering is ‘Peace within, Peace in the world’

The content of the entire festival is largly determined by the participants inspirations and requests. In this way, it is ever evolving and unique. Within our overall theme of peace, there are several main topics which we explore through world-renowned guest speakers, workshops, and discussions. We are always open to adding more topics to meet your needs and interests, if you have any inspirations, please let us know! As always, the festival finishes with a fun and fancy New Years Eve banquet and dance party

For whom: Anyone (Buddhist or not) between the ages of 16 and 30′s

Date: 27 December 2009 – 1st January 2010
Please arrive before 20:00 on the 27th and plan to leave after noon on the 1st.

Costs: 240,- EUR for a room shared with 2-3 people.

New this year- from participant requests, we have also added other options below for those who enjoy a specific room, or single room to themselves.

Please register as soon as possible and pay at least 50% to ensure you receive your requested room.

Information on how to pay will be e-mailed to you after registering.

Shared Rooms (2-3 people) Discount room- available for those unable to pay the full amount, please contact us for a scholarship
Romantic & Zen Room 240,00 Euro
Traditional Castle Room 300,00 Euro

If you have a specific person or people you would like to share a room with, please write their names in the comment field of the registration form.

Single Rooms- Single room Romantic & Zen 360,00 Euro
Single room Castle Room 450,00 Euro
Generosity Suite 1.000,00 Euro

Anyone wishing to support others in attending the festival, could register for the generosity suite.

Many people require financial assistance to attend the festival each year, this would provide scholarship money for them. In appreciation of your support, we would like to offer you a beautiful room in the castle to yourself.

Your registration would be treated as a donation, and you will receive a receipt for your taxes. All room prices cover 5 nights in the 4 star hotel-castle (they are very generously letting us use this elegant space at a discount price), Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, and Dinner everyday. A New Years Eve Banquet and Dance Party, as well as the entire festival program!

To view the rooms and the castle, please visit http://www.schloss-heinsheim.de/

Scholarships available! Please do not hesitate to request one if you are otherwise unable to attend. Our goal is that no one will be turned away for lack of funds!

Contact Sophie- sophie_maclaren@shambhala-europe.org

To Register- http://shambhala-europe.org/register.php?id=51852

See you soon!