Two Retreats in Switzerland:

Spring Retreat: 21 - 25 May 2025

Autumn Retreat: 29 Oct - 2 Nov. 2025 

“You must find a new way of living, a new way of acting, to find out what love means.  And to find that out you cannot use the old instruments that we have.  The intellect, the emotions, the tradition, the accumulated knowledge, those are the old instruments… They have their value at certain levels of existence but they have no value when we are asking, when we are trying to find out, a way of living which is totally new.”

- J. Krishnamurti, Talks and Dialogues, Saanen 1968, 1st Public Talk 

A period of sustained inquiry and stillness is essential for delving deeper into the vital questions of our lives. A retreat offers this necessary space for our senses, body, and mind to relax, often exhausted by the demands of daily activities. When we settle into inner relaxation and quiet, we become receptive to entering a meditative state, enabling us to see and listen with clarity and depth. Set amidst the beautiful landscapes of a tranquil village in the Swiss Alps, this retreat offers a unique transformative journey. 

Facilitated by Mukesh Gupta in a spirit of deep friendship, care, and trust, this retreat is not about filling our minds with more words or knowledge of the teachings. Instead, it invites us to gently and compassionately empty ourselves and explore the questions and insights arising from the depths of our being, with an emphasis on both inner and outer silence.

Among many other deep existential questions, we are going to explore such questions of our day-to-day lives in a safe and compassionate space: 

Is there a new way of living which is not based upon past conditioning, repetitive fears, sorrows, guilt and old patters of thought and emotions?

Is there a new way of relating to oneself and one-another which is not based on escaping from one’s loneliness or emptiness?

How to meet this existential emptiness or void without running away from it?

What is true inner freedom beyond habitual reactions?

Why do we suffer, and is it possible to end psychological suffering?

Can we experience love that is free from attachment, jealousy, and possessiveness?

Is there an insight that can shift us from mechanical reactivity to a lively, non-reactive presence?

How can we let go the heavy burden of the past and discover fresh inner resources for a new way of living? 

We extend a heartfelt invitation for you to join us on this journey of self-discovery. 

VENUE & LOGISTICS

Riversong is nestled in a small beautiful village in the Alps of Switzerland, about two hours from Geneva International airport. The retreat begins at 6 pm on the date of arrival and ends with lunch on the date of departure. 

This retreat is an invitation to pause, reflect, and explore these questions together with an open heart and mind. Throughout the retreat, we will embark on a journey of profound self-exploration, guided by compassionate attention, care, and trust. Our collective intention is clear: Facilitating an inner shift from fear-based living to conscious presence-based living.

We extend a heartfelt invitation for you to join us on this journey of self-discovery.  

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Venue & Direction:

Riversong - 1880 Les Plans-sur-Bex route de Pont-de-Nant 8 - Switzerland

www.riversong.ch

The nearest airport is Geneva and the main train station is Bex. From Geneva airport there are frequent trains to Bex. From Bex you need to take a bus to Les Plans-sur-Bex, Le Chamois. The timetable and tickets for both train and bus can be checked and booked at:

https://www.sbb.ch/en/