a Experienced Meditation Retreat with Susan Mickel
Sunday, November 8 - Saturday, November 14, 2026
The flight of the Garuda
This year’s theme of the experienced retreat will be the songs of realization of Shabkhar, Tsogdrug Rangdrol (1781-1851).
Shabkhar was a non-sectarian wandering yogi, whose songs of realization are compared to those of Milarepa, whose reincarnation he was said to be. Joyful and open, his autobiography and songs evoke the states of mind essence from which they emerged. The songs offer descriptions of all aspects of ordinary life from the perspective of the mind’s true nature, exemplifying the pure perception associated with living from one’s center. All aspects of practice are included in his writing, which allows us to use him as a guide in exploring the practices that support opening to pure awareness and stabilizing that experience. There is an emphasis on ordinariness and noticing nature that helps us to settle.
Location: De Burcht in Amsterdam
This retreat is designed for students with experience of at least one weeklong retreat with Susan or a teacher from Pointing Out the Great Way, who continue to practice.
The way of teaching will include explanation and instruction, guided meditations, and group discussion.This retreat is designed for students with experience of at least one weeklong retreat with Susan or a teacher from Pointing Out the Great Way, who continue to practice.
The retreat will begin Sunday Novenber 8th at 9:30 hr.
and will end Saturday November 14th at 17:30 hr.
There is a morning and an afternoon meditation session each full day. There are no evening sessions. Participants must attend all sessions.
Retreat fee: € 925.-
Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. Participants who have not previously sat a weeklong retreat for experienced students with Susan will need a brief zoom meeting with Susan. Email: susanmickel2@me.com
The retreat is non-residential: please make your own arrangements for accommodation and meals.
Registration: by submitting the application form and payment of the retreat-fee.
You can send in your application form also when you still have are waiting to zoom with Susan.
Any questions? Contact Guusje:
Guusje van de Ven, guusjevandeven@planet.nl,
Tel: +31 (0)6 107 900 40