Autumn Gurukula Sabbatical

A Rare and Sacred Gathering

On the weekend of the Autumnal Equinox—a moment of cosmic balance and spiritual potency (postponed for October this year)—you are invited to pause, step away from the world, and enter a field of stillness, clarity, and presence. The Gurukula Equinox Sabbatical is a living gathering in the ancient tradition of the gurukula: a spiritual family dwelling together in the presence of the teacher, devoted to truth, practice, and awakening. For three days and two nights, we will live in refinement, beauty, and conscious silence—sharing meditation, sacred conversation, nourishing vegan meals, and the subtle joy of being together in a space of high vibration. This is more than a retreat. It is Darshan—a direct immersion into the Light, a mystical experience of presence that is best received in person. Together, we hold the wavelength of love and clarity, cultivating transformation that will stay with you long after the weekend ends.

In participating, you may be one of the following:

• Completing the Summer Cohort and ready to integrate
• Preparing to join the Autumn Cohort
• A student in the Self-Paced Course
• Or simply drawn to this sacred gathering

The Energy of the Equinox

The Autumnal Equinox is one of the most powerful spiritual thresholds of the year—a holy day when day and night are in perfect balance, and the veil between the gross and the subtle becomes thin. It is an ideal time to meditate deeply, enter mystical states, and attune yourself to the cosmic order. Gathering together at this precise time allows us to magnify the effect of our practice, meditative experience, and energetic transformation. In the stillness of the Equinox, the Light is more accessible. The energy is clear, potent, and transformative.

🌊 What You Will Experience

This is a sabbatical for the modern, integrated practitioner—a weekend of refinement and transformation. Expect quiet, space, beauty, and the profound joy of presence.

• 🕯 Group Darshan Meditations — Three shared meditations with Adam, opening a field of Light and direct energetic transmission. These are the core of the weekend and the most powerful way to receive the teaching.
• 🧘 Private Meditation & Mindfulness — Daily silent sittings, encouraged multiple times a day. The entire retreat will be held in mindfulness—walking, speaking, moving, and eating with total awareness.
• 📖 Contemplation Hours — Time each day to read, write, journal, or rest in silence. You may study one of the recommended books on enlightenment and spirituality provided in advance, or bring your own text that nourishes your practice.
• 💬 Sacred Conversations — Informal philosophical, mystical, and intellectual discussions may unfold naturally—touching on enlightenment, mysticism, mathematics, and physics. No formal teaching schedule, but a rich spiritual-intellectual atmosphere.
• 🎻 Elegant Soirée Dinner — On Saturday evening, we will hold a candlelit soirée—an experience of mindfulness, beauty, and opulence. You will be invited to dress in your finest attire—spiritual or formal—and join a shared meal accompanied by live classical music from a string trio or quartet. This dinner will be a guided meditation and mindfulness practice—learning to step into a deeper state of presence while eating. It is both a celebration of abundance and a refinement of awareness.
• 🎬 Cozy Movie Night — An intimate, relaxed evening of shared warmth—watching a film together that aligns with the spirit of the retreat. The atmosphere will be like gathering with close friends: quiet conversation, blankets, and the joy of shared reflection.
• 🌅 Beach Walk & Outdoor Meditation — Weather permitting, we will walk in silence by the ocean and meditate in nature, letting the elements carry us deeper into stillness.
• 💆 World-Class Wellness Treatments — Each guest will have the opportunity to receive one included healing session—acupuncture or massage—provided by trusted, world-class practitioners in Adam’s personal professional network. These are individuals he has worked with for years, chosen for their mastery and integrity. Additional treatments may be available for an added fee.
• 🍵 Chinese Herbal Teas & Elixirs — We aspire to bring Adam’s own acupuncturist and herbalist to prepare Chinese herbal teas during the retreat—supporting energy, vitality, and clarity.
• 🥗 Organic Vegan Meals — All meals will be vegan, organic, and prepared with love—supporting high energetic conductivity and alignment with compassion. Food will be fresh, beautiful, and mindful.

Note: Some elements are aspirational and will be finalized based on the size of the circle that forms. Capacity is intentionally intimate, expected in the range of 8–12 participants to preserve depth.

Retreat Tuition

The Setting

A private home on the Southern California coast—Malibu, Bel Air, or the Hollywood Hills—selected for privacy, elegance, and beauty. Ocean views, open-air gathering spaces, and quiet corners for reflection create the perfect environment for stillness and connection.

Retreat Dates

September 19–21, 2025
Arrival: Friday afternoon · Departure: Sunday midday

How to Join

1. Submit your application via the button below.
2. You’ll then be directed to payment details to reserve your space.
3. After confirmation, you’ll receive a welcome packet with preparation guidelines, packing list, and travel details.

“Sabbatical is an essential part of spiritual practice. The sabbath is our moment to turn our attention completely to ultimate truth, to the Divine, to the substratum of phenomenal life, and return to the source. Devoting to a consecrated weekend of spiritual focus, and holding that wavelength together in the field of spiritual community, on the power day of the equinox, is truly a gift.”

— Adam, The Bhakti Math Guru