Event

The Fearless Heart: Rebuilding Meaningful Relationships

December 4, 2026
December 4, 2026
Peace Village Retreat Center
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A retreat to restore love and help build healthy relationships. Beyond fear, beyond judgment, beyond the noise of the world, there is love. Not the fleeting emotion, but the eternal, unshakable force that is the essence of who we are. Join us to explore the real meaning of love and experience how it can be the most uplifting power in our lives. This immersive experience combines practical tools and meaningful practices to help you build healthier and more meaningful relationships with the self and others that are supported by spiritual love. The retreat will include: Exploratory sessions and reflective classes Guided self-inquiry and thoughtful activities for personal insights Grounding nature walks to connect with the present moment (weather permitting) In this supportive setting, you'll have space to explore your authentic self and develop the courage to clear the heart and mind. Facilitators Marianne Weiss is a Raja Yoga student of more than 25 years. She enjoys synthesizing her love for spirituality with her clinical and community work and volunteers to facilitate meditation classes and projects around the world that spiritually empower individuals. Professionally, Marianne has worked for more than 17 years as a clinical therapist and social worker and is currently an executive for a national nonprofit organization. Claudia Eisinger is passionate about co-convening gatherings and conversations where people reconnect to their innate worth as souls and where authentic engagement, rooted in love and trust, inspires elevated action. Claudia began Raja Yoga meditation 25 years ago and appreciates its transformational power and practical application to everyday life. For 30 years, Claudia has worked professionally as a qualitative research insight specialist, certified convening leader, and workshop/retreat facilitator. Jarvish Patel was born and raised in India. He came in contact with the Brahma Kumaris in 2009 upon moving to Toronto as a University Student. Since that time, he has been involved in the activities of the Brahma Kumaris centers in the Toronto area. Professionally, he works with an airline company and enjoys sharing spiritual wisdom with people in his close connections. Registration Registration will open 2 to 3 months before the retreat start date.

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Friday Evening
5:00 PM - Arrival & Check-in
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:30 PM - Welcome & Introduction to Appreciative Listening
Saturday
7:00 AM - Morning Meditation
8:30 AM - Breakfast
10:00 AM - Workshop: Deep Listening Practices
12:30 PM - Lunch
2:00 PM - Nature Walk & Reflective Silence
4:00 PM - Group Sharing
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:30 PM - Evening Meditation
Sunday Morning
7:00 AM - Morning Meditation
8:30 AM - Breakfast
9:30 AM - Closing Session & Reflection
11:00 AM - Departure

Meet your Facilitators

Dorothy Steinfeld

Dorothy Steinfeld is the director of programs at Peace Village. Dorothy, a spiritual educator with backgrounds in teaching and business, has been part of the Brahma Kumaris Peace Village since the retreat center’s inception. Over the years, she has cultivated an outstanding faculty of teachers and volunteers who carry forward the mission of peace, wisdom, and personal transformation. One retreat participant shared that "Her warm presence and ability to communicate spiritual wisdom in simple, accessible language left a strong impression on us. We could see how her life experience and commitment have helped shape Peace Village into a nurturing spiritual hub."

Zvika Zur

Zvika Zur has been practicing Raja Yoga since 1998 and has an infectious enthusiasm for learning and sharing spiritual concepts. He lives in the Boston area, is the father of adult twins, and always says that the wisdom he learned at the Brahma Kumaris made him so light in being a father. He works in the IT domain as a software engineer.