The Universal Order
Events 2008-9
Fintry, Church Lane, Brook, nr Godalming, Surrey
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Open Retreat Weekend
Friday 17 October 2008 – Sunday 19
October 08
(includes
optional talk by Dr Reza Shah-Kazemi entitled The Universal
Message of the Qur'an on Saturday afternoon)
and
Provisional date Friday 27 February
2008 – Sunday 1 March
2009
Fee: £60
Every
Fintry retreat is governed by a rule of life, which is the recognition of the
obedience due to a unitive idea. The element of self-discipline involved
promotes order and harmony, which in turn gives rise to a real inner peace.
Retreat life thus restores the soul.
Companionship
with those whose deepest interests are similar to one’s own is also valuable,
and may enable retreatants to receive a clearer perspective of life.
The
pattern of each day includes the celebration of short contemplative rites and
discussion of philosophical documents of study.
The timetable allows for solitude as well as for companionship, for
recreation as well as for work and study.
Bedding
and towels are provided. Vegetarian diet can be arranged, if requested at the
time of booking.
Retreatants
assist with serving at meal-times, washing-up, and with a minimum of housework,
according to their capacity.
There is an unheated open-air swimming-pool for use during recreation periods.
also
see general programme of events at
Fintry
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(further details from Secretary, 01428 682621 or fintry.trust@btconnect.com)
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