Charles Johnson has been a student of A Course in Miracles since 1976. Drawing from the inspiration of a close 30-year association with Tara Singh, he shares his own voice and fresh insight, invoking an atmosphere in which we have the potential to discover that which is beyond words.
A Course in Miracles is not words. It is a state of being beyond words. It is the greatest gift. Approach it with love and reverence. Give it your whole heart.
–Tara Singh, A Gift for All Mankind
Discovery is not the fruit of learning. In fact, what we have learned may be the very thing preventing us from awareness of who we are in truth. A Course in Miracles helps us remove the obstacles to the discovery of a profound, energetic and all-encompassing Stillness. The atmosphere for this encounter of the limitless Self is what we want to share with you at this retreat.
It is simple, yet powerful; enriching and life-transforming.
“When certainty and clear direction are one, there is a different vitality that can survive any external turmoil, because it is aligned with other forces. The spirit is needed by each of us at this time of on-coming crises upon the planet.” – Tara Singh
Let us explore together -
"All the help you can accept will be provided,
and not one need you have will not be met. "
– A Course in Miracles, Manual for Teachers, p.62
From participants of prior retreats -
“Thank you so much for all you and others put into making this weekend special beyond words. I am grateful to have participated in such a sacred sharing. I have never experienced such Presence. Thank you, too, for sharing some of your personal experiences with Tara Singh. …I do feel I know something of his spirit after encountering the love you all have for him and for each other. Thank you again for such a beautiful gift.” - G.W., New York
“Joining with others who hold the same singleness of purpose is so powerful and inspiring. It is very easy for me, in such an atmosphere, to recognize or perhaps even face the persistent resistances I have held and also feel the progress I have been blessed with! ” – L.M., New York
‘We feel so blessed by meeting all of you and sharing in the retreat. Thank you, too, to all of you for your welcome, generosity and hospitality and the reverence you communicated to us. I am full with no words…just deeply grateful for The Presence in which we have our being.” – B. T., England
We invite you to join with us for -
Discovering the Light of the Mind
Thursday, April 1 to Sunday, April 4, 2010
The Retreat Center for this event is where Tara Singh’s public sharing of A Course In Miracles began and where his last retreat took place.
La Casa de Maria can be found at the end of a winding lane canopied in dense foliage leading from the Upper Village in Montecito. Set in a secret garden, guarded by woodlands and the tumbling waters of the San Ysidro Creek, its ambience is that of a much-loved country house through which many generations have passed and left their mark.
At almost every turn it holds surprises to delight the eyes, layered with love over the years.
A fountain here, a sculpture there, rare specimen trees & shrubs in magnificent maturity, chickens scratching in the organic vegetable gardens. Shady vistas down woodland paths, views over orange groves and across meadows scented with wild fennel take your breath away. You may visit their website at www.lacasademaria.org. (Please do not contact them about reservations/registrations.).
We have reserved a limited number of spaces and encourage you to register with payment as soon as possible to ensure availability.You may fill out and submit the registration form here.
We look forward to seeing you,
Your friends at Joseph Plan Foundation
Johanna Macdonald * Selina Scheer * William McClintock * Melanie Coulter
Maria Ramirez * Dr. William Kelly * Charles Johnson
The Joseph Plan Foundation was established in 1993 by Tara Singh.
Its purpose is to uplift and inspire others to the joy of service.
