Silent Love Retreat | with OM C. Parkin
Diving into 10 Days of Silence and Darshan
Thu – Sun, 31 July – 10 August 2025 | Gut Saunstorf Monastery
This summer the traditional “Silent Love Retreat” with OM C. Parkin will take place at Gut Saunstorf Monastery – Place of Stillness. The retreat gives you something that is very rare and precious these days: an intense time with yourself in silence and inner reflection.
When love is allowed to enter the inner silence, when nothing else is needed but to deepen the contact with yourself, then silence can take hold. A retreat provides a space to respond to the call of inner silence. In the presence of the awakened teacher, you will naturally fall inwards and touch the depths of who you are. The mental forces that cloud the silence are seen with greater clarity, can be expressed and transcended, and thus serve to deepen your awareness and awaken you.
It is grace which leads a few to question their world and reminds them of their yearning for freedom, the freedom of their own soul which has been forgotten.
OM C. Parkin
Guidance
OM C. Parkin
The spiritual master OM C. Parkin speaks the language of our hearts. As a wisdom teacher and philosopher, he teaches access to the Great Stillness in the tradition of Ramana Maharshi across all confessions. He embodies the union between the Eastern Non-Duality teaching (advaita) and Christian mysticism. He serves the awakening path of the human being and accompanies students on their way back to the core of their true being.
Information on the Programme
Darshan with OM C. Parkin
Darshan is the direct vision of the Divine, an invitation to listen awake and receptive to your heart. You will have the opportunity to share what moves you and to ask questions in Darshan with OM twice a day. OM’s answers will focus your attention on what is essential. They meet you where you are and lead you into the unknown of your true being. Trusting the complete simplicity and presence of yourself is the process into which you are taken.
Meditation in the Dark
During the retreat there will be two special opportunities to experience Darshan with OM in complete darkness. Far away from the visual stimuli of the outside world, you will be able to fall into a deep state of inner concentration and stillness.
Music Darshan
A truely beautiful aspect of this Silent Love Retreat is the musical accompaniment to the Darshans. A powerful highlight will be the evening Music Darshan, which is dedicated to support the energetic processes of these days.
Karma Yoga
A traditional part of the Silent Love Retreat is the meditative work of Karma Yoga. All those attending spend one hour a day working in the kitchen, house and garden, serving the whole and their own inner process.
” I have experienced the Silent Love retreat as a deep immersion, a silent journey to myself, a growing awareness, a feeling of what is right now. It was a feeling of being with the group, of being in the support of the group, and yet being intimate with myself. Everything was allowed, everyone was allowed. And little by little my heart opened, while listening to the deeply touching words of OM C. Parkin in Darshan. Those days at Kloster Gut Saunstorf nourished me on all levels. With a deep sense of gratitude.“
Schedule
Times may be subject to slight changes.
07:30 – 08:00 am movement meditation
08:00 – 08:30 am meditation
08:30 – 09:00 am breakfast
10:00 – 12:00 am Darshan (English translation on request)
1:00 – 1:30 pm lunch
2:00 – 6:00 pm free time
6:00 – 6:30 pm dinner
8:00 – 10:00 pm Darshan (English translation on request)
Practical Information
Times
Arrival day Thursday, 31 July
Check in for board & lodging: 3- 5:30 pm
Check in for the event: 3:30- 5:30 pm
Start with the common dinner: 6 pm
You can plan your departure on Sunday around 2 pm after joint lunch.
Event contribution
Early bird ticket valid until 31 May 2025
720 EUR
plus board & lodging
Event ticket
800 EUR
plus board & lodging
Reduced ticket
640 EUR
plus board & lodging – for pupils, students, trainees and pensioners. They receive a 20% discount on presentation of proof.
It is the Foundation’s concern to enable everyone to have access to spiritual education, which is why we offer a reduced rate for people with limited financial means.
For people with a low income, 7 free places are available for participation in the retreat with a 30% reduction for board and lodging (accommodation in a shared room). Please contact us if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity.
You will receive more detailed information on payment with your registration confirmation.
Board & Lodging
Your board and lodging at Gut Saunstorf Monastery must be booked separately using the following booking form, which you will also receive with your registration confirmation by e-mail.
Venue
Gut Saunstorf Monastery - Place of Stillness
Am Gutspark
D-23996 Saunstorf
www.monastery-saunstorf.com
The modern Monastery Gut Saunstorf - Place of Stillness, located near the German city of Schwerin, is dedicated to retreat and contemplation. It invites seekers of every confession and tradition to rediscover their own inner stillness in meetings with OM C. Parkin, at events or simply in a time of introspection and meditation.
