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Valentine’s Retreat for Married Couples

  • Ananda Palo Alto 2171 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA, 94306 United States (map)

Saturday, Feb 12th, 2pm - 8pm

Marriage can be one of life’s greatest blessings. A good marriage contributes to our happiness and growth and serves as a solid foundation in unsettling times. Having a committed marriage partner also gives you support and strength to do the work your dharma calls you to do. Marriage, at its best, is a true path to the Self-realization.

We invite you to gather with other dedicated married couples to celebrate and reaffirm the commitment to our marriages.

Everybody has a longing in their heart for perfect love. Our gurus tell us we're attracted to partners to answer that call. We learn to accept and to love and be loved––moving towards an ideal love which is without condition. 

Give yourself a pat on the back. The marriage you've been working on is a perfect vehicle for this. Congratulations! It's time to celebrate! 

Join with other dedicated couples on a day of retreat, culminating in renewing our vows together using the Ananda Wedding Vows.

Things we'll experience together:

•  Affirming the deep soul qualities in your partner;

•  Brainstorming what works in marriage;

•  Offering your marital challenges into the Fire of Purification;

•  Envisioning what you would like your marriage to be 10 years from now;

•  Discussing the deeper meanings behind the Ananda Wedding Vows;

•  Special Valentine's Dinner together;

•  For those couples wishing it, a Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony. 

Fee $75 for a couple (Includes gourmet dinner). Please register by 6pm on Thursday, Feb 10 to allow time for planning and preparation of dinner.

Earlier Event: February 12
Family Worship Service
Later Event: February 13
Sunday Worship Service - Shanti