Namaste, Children of Gaia!  A miracle…! Life gifts us an awe-inspiring land for our tribe…, so we invite you to come and enjoy it with us. 

Terramana Spiritual Raw Food Healing Gathering will take place in Sri Lanka in : A forest shaped by two flattened hills, one of which is a crescent moon peninsula laying on the ocean that stretches over a beach, and the other a ribbon of land covered with olden trees resting between a lake and a lagoon that reaches over the savanna with a vast jungle where wild animals like elephants reign. 

Come as you are and bring your heart’s treasures. Share your truth, your wisdom, your dreams, your laughters, your dances, your songs…, and your splendor in all its forms. Together, we are beautiful and we will make this gathering an unforgettable moment that will take us to the realms of wonder and glory!  

And… there is more! As this place is perfectly suited for the growth of mindfulness, a Buddhist association has entrusted us to establish our home there, a community based on Nature, Yoga, Raw food: Terramana Meditation Forest. Here is the link: Buddhist association 

To get better prepared, please read this invitation until the end and pass it with those who will appreciate and respect it. 

October 31st: Seed camp
November 13th: Gathering Opening Ceremony
November 26th: FULL MOON
December 13th: Gathering Closing Ceremony
December 14th: After Gathering
December 26th: FULL MOON, second time!
January 1st 2024: Terramana Meditation Forest Opening Ceremony

What is a Terramana Spiritual Raw Food Healing Gathering ?

It is an expression of our essence that celebrates our connection with each other and with Mother Earth. We have no hierarchy and we are the creators of our days in the culture of listening to each other, making decisions together, finding our place spontaneously and co-leading our tribal dynamic with passion.

SPIRITUAL

We are a circle of seekers, who want to know their true nature, who are willing to confront their fears, illusions, and limitations. It is a meeting of adventurers, who are ready to explore the mysteries of their uniqueness and to embrace the Source of life with creativity and courage.

RAW FOOD

This is not just a diet, but a way of life, a way of celebrating our connection with ourselves and with all Life. Only vegan raw food will be served in this gathering, so you can taste and feel the natural state of things and its vitality.

HEALING

It’s the will to explore different dimensions of our being through our magical unity, universal love and creative workshops such as meditation, yoga, food awareness, massage… In this adventure without tobacco, alcohol and drugs, we respect the traditions of:

SEED CAMP

The gathering needs you to plant the seeds of love to welcome the family. Our living spaces must be set up together, kitchen, food storage, shower, shit pits, workshop places…

WELCOME CENTER

Before entering our forest, stop for a while in the welcome center. Here you will get a special and free authorization to camp in the natural park. You will also find important informations about the safe swimming areas in the sea or in the lagoon, about elephants, monkeys, termites, drinking water, shower… and many other things. It is also a good place to chill after the journey and to drink your first coconut.

TALKING CIRCLE

The decisions are made in a talking circle. The one who holds the talking stick has a voice, the rest of the circle respects him/her and listens in silence. From voice to voice, the circle continues until consensus is reached.

MAGIC HAT

The magic hat passes after the fruit circle, shares our resources and transforms money into food.

FOCALIZER

It is a person who coordinates the energy towards a common goal such as: improving the place, building, digging shit pits, shopping, keeping track of the magic hat… Yes, it can very well be you. Come also to have fun and help the focalizers like the one who prepares fruits and vegetables with all your heart and clean hands. If you see a task, it is yours. Expand your awareness, care for others and remember we are One.

WORKSHOPS

These moments of sharing and learning are done in a spirit of creativity, personal transformation and self-discovery, concerning various topics such as spirituality, healing, intuitive communication, dance, art, music…, and many more. Everyone is invited to participate and also to give.

MAIN CIRCLE

At the center of the main circle, there is an altar that represents our connection to the divine. Offerings such as small personal objects can be placed there for the duration of the gathering. We gather here to sing, dance, meditate, contemplate our sacred inner fire and interconnect with each other.

FIRE

Fire in the forest is not allowed by law. Of course, it will be possible to make fires on the beach next to the land, as a way of connecting with the elements.

FRUIT CIRCLE

We announce the arrival of the meal by shouting « fruit circle » 3 times. The last shout: « fruit circle now » is the signal to gather immediately at the main circle. Repeat these shouts to make a chain that everyone hears.

TOILETS

We use shit pits, which are well named. After doing your needs, cover it completely with ashes and soil to keep flies away. Clean yourself with water and ashes.

HEALTH

If you have a contagious disease, infections, anything like staphylococcus, please think about the risk of spreading before joining us. We will develop a Healing Center but we cannot guarantee the presence of a doctor. Your knowledge in medicine, natural health are welcome.

TREES

In this natural park, all trees are protected and we do not cut them down, even the smallest ones.

PHOTOS & PHONE

We live in the now. We don’t snap without consent. We lock and put away our devices.

ELECTRICITY

We do not use electricity in the forest and the paths are not lit. We appreciate the sounds of nature, without recorded music.

NO TRACE BEHIND YOU

Leave your camp site as before, pick up your garbage, all your little pieces of trash, even your plastic flakes.

WHAT TO BRING?

• Tent, sleeping mat and tarp, (sometimes it rains heavily)
• Or hammock with mosquito net and its tarp (Rope & clip…)
• A reliable head torch, preferably waterproof, with rechargeable batteries
• A summer or three season sleeping bag. We could be grateful to snuggle up in it on a rainy or windy night
• Yoga mat
• Bowl; spoon; eco-friendly water bottle; sharp multi-purpose knife
• Personal first-aid supplies
• Essential oils such as Tea Tree, Cinnamon Bark, Oregano, Lavender, etc…
• 100% pure natural Citronella Essential Oil for protection from mosquitoes
• Diva menstrual cup and/or washable cotton pads for women
• Only natural and biodegradable soaps and shampoos

PLANNING YOUR TRIP

Click on: Terramana Meditation Forest (Telegram). There are useful informations for your trip: visa, exit ticket, a glimpse of the land and the vision of the community. This document is for future members but it also works for you as a guest of the gathering. This Telegram link will allow you to also have access to updates, photos and possibly videos.  

Another option is to open this following Google Drive link to access the same document without having to use Telegram, but without updating : Terramana Meditation Forest (Google Drive) 
Our page :  Terramana Meditation Forest (Facebook) can also bring you photos, information and comments of a different kind.

On January 1, 2024, we will start the community. You are welcome to join us in this historic moment, and experience the birth of a new way of living.

GETTING THERE

Once you arrive in Sri Lanka, at Colombo airport:  You can walk to the Avariwatta Bus Stand.  If you would like a taxi, contact one of the money changers such as People’s Bank located in the exit hall of the airport where to find the « taxi office » which charges a local price.  

After a long journey, you can relax in the quiet village of Negombo, very close to the airport, where you will find welcoming guest houses at all prices. No need to venture immediately into Colombo, thirty kilometers away, where you would lose time in traffic jams.  But your real destination is Trincomalee, the capital of the eastern province, where the gathering is waiting for you.  

To get there, you will need seven or eight hours of driving, but you can choose your route according to your wishes. There are so many roads, possible stops, means of transport, including the plane.  From Colombo, the night train leaves at 9:30 pm and the bus from the central terminal of Colombo leaves about every hour.  Once in Trincomalee, if the day is not over yet, you can take a local bus, a tuk tuk or a taxi that will take you in an hour to Pulmoddai.  

To obtain the exact location of the gathering, we ask you to send us an email at the following address: terramana.community at gmail.com (substitude the "at")  We will tell you where to get off in response to your mail.

WELCOME HOME

Love 💞 Peace
Oiko & Seve