Purification Retreat

Buddhism teaches us techniques to love in a way that expands beyond normal, that extends beyond the pain of disappointment, death, or loss. Lord Buddha taught us about 4 different modes of love, also known as the Four Immeasurables. These four states of mind: kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity are not an accident; they are skills that we hone through the art of repetition in meditation. This retreat will serve as a training ground to plant seeds in your mind that will blossom into these four modes of love.

For those who have shared the LOVE or SMILE meditation with us at Three Jewels, this retreat is a deep dive into that practice, with the supportive addition of mantra, and asana- including Lady Niguma’s ancient yoga sequence.

Expect:

Daily Meditation

Mantra Recitation

Twice Daily Yoga

Daily Pranayama, Breath Practice

Community Connection

Methods to Open the Heart

Silence & How to Use Silence as a Tool

Together We’ll Cover:

Moving Beyond Limitations to Loving

Moving Past Regret, Guilt & Resentment

Study of the 4 Immeasurables: Kindness, Compassion, Joy & Equanimity

The Utility of Mantra, and Yoga Asana

Included: 

• 7 nights, 8 days at the Suryalila Retreat Center in Cádiz, Spain

• 3 meals per day

• Transportation to and from airport

Not Included:

• Flights to/from Retreat (flights should arrive before 5pm on May 28th)

• Meditation cushions, we recommend cushions from the provider we use for our studio, SAMAYA.

• Yoga Mats

Finca Austria

Finca Austria is a gorgeous set of villas in the mountains of Costa Rica, just a 15 minute drive from local beaches. Each villa has an in-ground pool, spacious accommodations for meditation, and is surrounded by sky, and local wildlife. Three Jewels will honor Costa Rican COVID policy on this retreat.

Silence: 

The majority of the week will be in silence to allow the mind to settle and go deeper into meditation. 

Food: 

This is a chance to restore your body with local fruit & vegetarian produce. We provide a vegetarian diet, and encourage you to wean off of caffeine prior to the retreat!

Accommodations:

You can choose to pay in full up front for a room OR pay a $500 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot. All balances must be paid in full by April 28, 2022. All deposits are non-refundable. Cancellations with at least 30 days notice will be refunded (minus the deposit). All other cancellation requests or failure to attend the retreat will not be refunded, no exceptions.

This retreat is currently sold out.

LEAD DHARMA TEACHER

Hector Marcel has been studying and practicing Tibetan Buddhism for 20 years. He is a passionate organizational change management consultant helping executives drive transformational change in their organizations through an emphasis on culture, people and service. He is a master teacher of meditation and eastern philosophy, linking ancient Asian ideas to modern western systems for individuals and teams. Hector serves on the board of the Asian Classics Institute, he is the director of the 108 Lives Project and is the president of Three Jewels (the Enlightenment Studio), a New York based studio dedicated to help people reach their highest potential through meditation, yoga, public talks and community outreach. He believes that meditation opens the door to every personal achievement. Hector is treasured by his students for his immense kindness, humor, and generous wisdom.

YOGA TEACHER

Rachel Webb is the Executive Director of Three Jewels NYC, a 501c3 non-profit Enlightenment Studio that specializes in the preservation and dissemination of authentic Buddhist teachings in a modern and approachable way. Rachel has trained simultaneously in yoga and mental health services for the past decade. Rachel completed her certification in 18 Buddhist Sutra courses in 2019 with the Asian Classics Institute. She has over 6 years of experience working with people diagnosed with serious mental illness assisting them in achieving wellness goals. She has taught meditation and Buddhist dharma for the past 6 years, and yoga for the past 4 years. Rachel is currently preparing to teach a 20 hour course on Buddhist philosophy with her longtime teacher Hector Marcel.