Opening Works Enlightment Intensives

There are many people who have concerns about group work and residential retreats because they are afraid that they may be 'cults' or run by people whose intention is to manipulate or control them. This could not be further from the truth when it comes to an EI. It is true that the schedule can be grueling and participants can get tired, but at no time on an intensive are you ever told who you are or what the truth is by the master or their staff. Intensive are not affiliated with any group or particular belief system. All are welcome regardless of culture or spiritual background.


menu.html	What an EI is not. NOT a CULT There are many people who have concerns about group work and residential retreats because they are afraid that they may be 'cults' or run by people whose intention is to manipulate or control them. This could not be further from the truth when it comes to an EI. It is true that the schedule can be grueling and participants can get tired, but at no time on an intensive are you ever told who you are or what the truth is by the master or their staff. Intensive are not affiliated with any group or particular belief system. All are welcome regardless of culture or spiritual background. NOT PSYCHOTHERAPY An EI is not psychotherapy. Although intensives can and do have powerful psychotherapeutic effects on people, and facilitate enormous growth and lasting change in a very short time, the purpose of the retreat is to experience directly the truth of yourself, another or life. For a participant to get the most out of this experience, this should be their primary goal.