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A Yoga Retreat in
India and Nepal
a&e talks to Master Del Pe about his
experiential and spiritual retreats

Master Del
Pe practices
a gesture of
peace at the
Bodhnath
stupa in
Kathmandu,
Nepal.

students. I also appreciated the friendships

of the Saudi businessmen who consulted me
for help growing their businesses. After a
decade, I had enough savings to retire.
At that time, I was bored even though I was
successful in many fields and started to
invoke for Divine intersession, How can I stop
this feeling of meaninglessness? I embarked
upon a spiritual search and was lucky to find
spiritual mentors in many countries.

Participants were CEOs, teachers, doctors,

nurses, scientists, parents and students from
around the world.

What is the objective behind these

endeavors?

The author of numerous self-help and guidance

books, also offers leadership development
and corporate training and retreats that train
high level executives to master such things as
good timing and conflict resolution. Parenting,
anxiety, depression, sleep problems, Feng Shui
and motherhood are others topics he touches
upon in his seminars, workshops and lessons
available online.

Master Del Pe, tell us about your life before

choosing the path of promoting mental clarity
and peace.

Please tell us about your recent Yoga

Retreat in Nepal and India.

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whatever is obsolete in their lives. This brings

spiritual enlightenment as well as greater
material success. Participants also learn how
to reinforce the energy of a positive future.

I acquired the title of Master at age 23 when

I became a Chief Martial Arts Instructor and
trained many black belts. Later as I mastered
Healing, my spiritual teachers bestowed the
name Master Del Pe.

in Safa Park, while he was recently passing

through Dubai, to meet the man behind the
organized yoga retreats that a friend had
been raving about. After long and insightful
conversations on different aspects of modern
life and the maintenance of a mental wellbeing
in metropolitan cities and technology driven
societies, I inquired about the Masters
motivations, his famous retreats and the
purpose behind them.

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The Shanti or Peace Stupa at Rajgir is one of several around the world.

Who did the group include?

With a strong understanding of both Western

and Eastern cultures, and a background in
the Gulf regions corporate world, the Master
operates through an internationally acclaimed
learning center in the U.S. called BELife.
Targeting the physical and mental challenges
of daily life, faced by both adults and children,
the masters aim is to help people balance their
family, career and financial life by employing
innovative programs and energy strategies.

I sat down with Master Del Pe at The Archive

Then we drove to Indias Uttar Pradesh and

Bihar states, where the Buddha preached
extensively. In Kushinagar, we saw the
breathtaking Mahasamadhi stupa that houses
a larger-than-life statute of the Buddha after
his death, or Mahaparinirvana. We arrived
in the bustling city of Varanasi at night and
everyone paired up for a rickshaw ride passed
brightly lit shops to the banks of the Ganges
River. In the morning we returned for a boat
ride to the sandy banks opposite the City for
yoga.

How did you become a Master?

Today I travel extensively mentoring students

in the Spiritual Sciences and teach Distant
Learning Programs through BElife University,
which I founded.

I was raised in Asia and for 10 years worked

as an engineer in the oil industry in the
Middle East. While in Saudi Arabia, I also
became the Chief Instructor at one of the
largest Martial Arts organizations in the
Middle East. I enjoyed my life as a Martial
Arts champion and teacher of thousands of

From there, we flew to Bhairahawa and took a

luxury coach drive to the Buddhas birthplace
Lumbini. We visited temples that were built
by Germany, Japan, China, Cambodia and
Nepal as well as the twin stupas in Tilaurakot
where the Buddhas parents were buried. The
next highlight was the site of the palace of the
Buddhas father. It is said that he left a life of
privilege as a Prince by way of the east gate to
begin his spiritual journey at age 29.

I created a program called BEadventures &

Tours (BEAT). It is not about destinations it is
a journey of life. People from around the world
come together and study world cultures, world
philosophies and world religions. I find that to
understand diversity it is helpful to understand
the origins of cultures and philosophies.

Nearly 50 people joined our 10-day Yoga

Retreat known as the Path of Buddha. We
traced the life of Gautama Buddha, who was
born in Nepal in the 5th century BCE. We flew
from Delhi to Katmandu and the next morning,
we joined the sunrise processional of Buddhists
who circle the imposing Bodhnath stupa.

Yoga Retreat participants take a group

picture after visiting The German Temple in
Lumbini.

Our next destination was Bodh Gaya, where

it is said the Buddha attained enlightenment
under a Bodhi tree. In the majestic mountains
of Rajgir, we visited caves where the Buddha
is believed to have stayed. Our journey ended
with a return flight to Delhi by way of Patna.
No matter what I am teaching, I want people
to have their own first-hand experiences. By
understanding the Buddhas life, you can
appreciate the different levels of teachings.
What did you teach during this Retreat,
and what is their purpose?
I taught many exercises that bring
empowerment to the physical body. We
practiced Martial Arts- Yoga Science not only
self-defense techniques but to boost vitality
fast, to increase flexibility and to rejuvenate.
We combined Martial Arts, Meditation, Yoga
and Breathing techniques.
We also practiced healing techniques. I teach
people how to use their mind and their emotions
to heal their past, and to identify and release

Master Del Pe
exits ruins at
Kapilavastu
- palace of
Buddha's father

What is the next destination that you

are planning to visit and do you have any
specific focus points?

In the future, Id like to take people to Dubai

and Machu Picchu. We will be returning to
India, China and Italy.

We are planning to retrace the Path of Jesus

in Israel to study the roots of Christianity
and deepen our understanding of the parallel
growth of other religions. This Retreat will
include Martial Arts-Yoga exercises and new
ways to solve problems, including family
issues.

Why do people attend your Retreats and

what is the outcome they are aiming to
achieve?

Lumbini - German monestary bell

Many are successful executives who want more

meaning in life. Others are burned out they
cannot sleep or have relationship problems.
Some are in crisis and have gone to doctors,
but have not found solutions because their
crises are more of a Soul infused drama that
causes them to seek new truths in their life.
Whatever motivates someone to join our
groups, BEadventures & Tours brings people
to the most beautiful places on Earth for more
than destination travel. We also focus on
understanding the essence of the teachings that
were founded in the places we visit. People tell
us that during our Retreats, they experience
the best time in their lives.
Interviewed by Houry Seukunian
For more information
please visit www.masterdelpe.com

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