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Topics
1. True Celebration with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, 1st - 6th January 2012, Berlin, Germany
2. Celebrations at Bad Antogast with Guruji
3. Sri Sri Yoga Level 2 in presence of Krishanji Verma in Malaysia!
4. VACANCY: AYURVEDIC COOK SEVA
5. Art Of Living Basic Course in Malayalam - Dubai, UAE - ആര്ട്ട് ഓഫ് ലിവിംഗ് ബേസിക്ക് കോഴ്സ് മലയാളത്തില്
6. Diwali special Art of Living part I course in Haridwar
7. AMC with Guruji at Vadodara
8. Wisdom from Sri Sri...
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From: Art of Living Berin <course@artofliving-europe.eu>
Date: Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Subject: True Celebration with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, 1st - 6th January 2012, Berlin, Germany
We cordially invite you for an exceptional winter holiday season in Berlin with Art of Living Course guided personally by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar!
Many of us remember the amazing moments of the 30th Art of Living Anniversary celebrations earlier this year in Berlin and the Jubilee Courses. After this great success many have requested for another opportunity of this kind. We are glad to announce - it's coming soon!
For the first time ever we invite you for a New Year Courses in Berlin, Germany. It is a great opportunity to begin the year diving deep inside yourself with yoga, meditation, silence, sessions on the knowledge and satsang.
THE PROGRAM
1st January 2012
Unique Highlight: This amazing journey will begin with an unforgettable Celebration and Satsang on a River Cruise with Sr Sri Ravi Shankar on the first day of the New Year. The serene trip will be down the river Spree through downtown Berlin, as the sun sets and the city lights illuminate Berlin's stunning architecture. All will be set to the touching sounds of live music, in the company of dear ones and new friends from all over the world.
2nd-6th January 2012
The Program will continue in Maritim Hotel Berlin with:
• Art of Breathing Course
• Art of Silence Course
• Art of Meditation (Sahaj Samadhi) Course • ART Excel Course (children 8-13 years) • Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES!) (youth 14-17 years) • Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES!+) (youth 18-30 years) • Advanced Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES!++) (youth 18-30 years)
It is indeed a great opportunity for the whole family to experience the inner beauty of the Self and enjoy the outer beauty of world in Berlin.
Discover Berlin as your preferred winter holiday destination and join the Art of Living Courses for inner peace!
Berlin is the capital city of Germany; a world city of culture, politics, media, and science. The city is well known for its festivals, diverse architecture, cultural life, contemporary arts, public transportation networks and a high quality of life. It is also charming as one third of the city's area is composed of forests, parks, gardens, rivers and lakes.
Make yourself and your dear ones the best gift possible for the New Years! Come and join us!
Kindly find more information about the prices, accommodation, registration etc. on our website: www.artofliving-course.eu
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you in Berlin soon!
Jai Guru Dev!
Berlin Event Team
Tel: +49 (0) 30/ 25 79 80 88
Fax: + 49 (0) 30 25 79 40 39
Email: course@artofliving-europe.eu
www.artofliving-course.eu
www.artofliving.org
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From: Art of Living European Center <info@artofliving.de>
Date: Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Subject: Celebrations at Bad Antogast with Guruji
Real Celebrations this Christmas & New Year`s Eve
in the presence of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bad Antogast
As autumn settles in we are all looking towards the winter and the pleasure of the holiday season. This year you can really make the most of your precious free time. You can head for the peace and beauty of Bad Antogast for a Christmas Art of Silence (Part 3) course in the presence of his Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Golden satsangs in Spring Hall, walks in the beautiful snowy mountains, relaxing massages, delicious vegetarian food and all the peace and harmony that goes with the Silence Course. And of course not forgetting younger members of our family there will be ART Excel, YES! and YES+! courses organized as well in a nearby house called Maisach.
Here are the dates:
24th – 30th December 2011 – Art of Silence (Part 3) course
24th – 30th December 2011 – ART Excel (8-13 yrs)
24th – 30th December 2011 – YES! - Youth Empowerment Seminar (14-17 yrs)
25th – 30th December 2011 – YES! + (18 – 30 yrs)
24th – 26th December 2011 – Art of Breathing (Part 1) course
30th Dec. 2011 – 1st Jan. 2012 - Art of Breathing (Part 1) course
31st December – New Year`s Eve celebrations
So make sure you have a place in these festive celebrations. The opportunities presented by this exciting program have something for everyone and will strike just the right note as we welcome in 2012.
For more information please visit the website www.artofliving-course.eu, email us at info@artofliving.de or call us at 0049(0)780497390.
With Love,
Your Bad Antogast Team
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From: Lay Hwa <anglayhwa@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 5:14 AM
Subject: Sri Sri Yoga Level 2 in presence of Krishanji Verma in Malaysia!!!
We are please to announce
SSY Level 2 in presence of Krishanji Verma in Malaysia!!!
Date : 19-26/11/2011
Course start : 19/11/2011 Saturday 5pm;
Course end : 26/11/2011 Saturday 11am
Venue: Teluk Batik Resorts, Lumut, Perak, Malaysia
Prerequisite: SSY Level 1 and Art of Living Part 1 or YES!+
International General Enquires:
Ang Lay Hwa +6-019-7799683anglayhwa@yahoo.com
International Fee (USD$):
2nd Rate before 7/11
Single $870
Double $730
Quad $630
* Accommodation in one bedroom apartment which living hall & kitchen attach
* Resorts may made neccessary arrangement for those who request Twin Sharing :-))
* Fee excluding bank charges in both country
The details for international remittances:
Swift code. : CIBBMYKL
Account Name: Art of Living Centre Sdn Bhd
Account no : 1406-0526890055
Bank Name : CIMB Bank
Branch. : Jalan Ipoh
Address : 803-817 Bangunan Lim
Batu 41/2 Jalan Ipoh
51200 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Contact : +6019-7799683
Love,
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Ang Lay Hwa
Art of Living Teacher
Yoga Alliance RYT500
Sri Sri Yoga Coordinator Malaysia
www.artofliving.org
www.srisriyoga.org
www.srisriravishankar.org
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From: Art of Living European Center <info@artofliving.de>
Date: Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 4:40 AM
Subject: VACANCY: AYURVEDIC COOK SEVA
VACANCY: AYURVEDIC COOK SEVA
European ashram Bad Antogast in Germany is looking for an ayurvedic cook.
Requirements:
- experienced in cooking (ayurvedic) vegetarian meals
- experienced in cooking for 50 pers.
- able to work alone
- willing to work at least 7 hours a day, 6 days a week
- done at least 1 Art of Silence (Part 2/3) course
- fysically and mentally healthy
- speaks English
- recommendation from an Art of Living teacher
Period of time: as soon as possible for 2 months For applying and contact: lucia.vieira@aofl.nl
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From: The Art Of Living <artoflivingmalayalam@gmail.com>
Date: 2011/10/11
Subject: Art Of Living Basic Course in Malayalam - Dubai, UAE - ആര്ട്ട് ഓഫ് ലിവിംഗ് ബേസിക്ക് കോഴ്സ് മലയാളത്തില്
Date : Sunday - 16th Oct 2011 | Friday 21st Oct 2011
Time : 07:30 PM onwards
Venue : Art Of Living Center, Burdubai, Dubai, UAE
Please circulate.
Registration and more information, please call : + 971 55 5787652
Warm Regards
Communication Team
The Art Of Living [Malayalam]
e-mail : artoflivingmalayalam@gmail.com | web : http://www.jeevanakala.com/ | FaceBook :ArtOfLivingMalayalam
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From: T S Kainth <tskainth@bhelhwr.co.in>
Date: Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 11:45 PM
Subject: Diwali special Art of Living part I course in Haridwar
Dewali festival is coming. It is also a best time to clean our mind, from negative emotions destress our body & enjoy wonderful energised living.
We would like to invite you to the Diwali special Art of Living part I course from Oct 17th to 21 st Oct
& then let us decorate self with inner calm.
The details are as follows:
Date. 17 Oct to 21 st Oct 5.30to8.30PM
Venue. Bal Bhavan, BHEL, Sector-1
Haridwar
Benefits of Art of Living Course:
- Practices that heal the body, mind and the spirit
- Skills for handling negative emotions and situations
- Practical wisdom for improving work and relationships
- Insight into laws that govern body and emotions
- Stretching and low impact yoga for health, circulation and body stillness
Tejinder ji
Incharge Art Of Living Chapter Haridwar
9411111589,
Amit Mittal 9719013545
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From: ρяєιty thoмαs <preity.thomas9@gmail.com>
Date: 2011/10/6
Subject: AMC with Guruji at Vadodara
Vadodara is once again blessed to have Advanced Meditation Course in the presence of Param Poojya Sri Sri Ravishankarji! Come, be a part of the divinity!
• Date: 28th – 31st October, 2011
• Reporting: On 27th October, 2011, Eve – 6:00 p.m.
• Venue: M.S.Hostel, Vemali, Sama-Savli Road, Vadodara, Gujarat
Donation for Advanced Meditation Course:
Category On or before 20th October After 20th October Regular Rs. 3200/- Rs. 3700/- Premium Rs. 5500/- Rs. 6000/-
To register for AMC, Contact – 09727071185 / 09727071765 / 09824077548 For online registration, visit – www.artoflivingvadodara.com, info@artoflivingvadodara.com
Accommodation:
Code Category Donation (Per Person)
A1 Room – 6-7 person sharing Rs. 700/-
A2 Hotel A.C. Room (Twin sharing) Rs. 2500/-
A3 Hotel A.C .Room Deluxe (Twin sharing) Rs. 3400/- For any assistance regarding accommodation, contact - 09727073483
For Rural course teachers, Rural course participants & Yuvacharya's Donation for Advanced Meditation Course (with stay):
Category On or before 21st October
Rural course teacher who is teaching only rural course Rs. 1400/- Yuvacharya Rs. 1400/- Rural course participant Rs. 1900/- To register for AMC, Contact – 09825019361
We are also organizing Sahaj Samadhi Course, Art Excel & YES Course along with Advanced Meditation Course.
Sahaj Samadhi Course
• Date: 29th – 31st October, 2011
• Donation: Rs. 1500 /-
To register, Contact – 07359548238
Art Excel & YES Course
• Date: 28th – 31st October, 2011
• Reporting: On 27th October, 2011, Eve – 6:00 p.m.
• Venue: M.S.Hostel, Vemali, Sama-Savli Road, Vadodara, Gujarat • Donation: Rs. 1700 /- • Accommodation: Rs. 700/- per child
To register, Contact – 09574408920, 09879303713
Welcom to Vadodara!
Vadodara AMC Team
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From: Vinay Girotra <girotrav@shriamba.com>
Date: Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 4:38 AM
Subject: Wisdom from Sri Sri...
As you rise above the three gunas, sattva increases
Q: What is the mystery behind karma?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: : As you sow, so you reap. Isn't it? There is a couplet(shlok) that defines Raajasic intellect as that which discriminates among individuals, whereas Saatvik intellect treats everyone alike seeing the same divinity in all. So during meditation, when the saatvik intellect awakens, think of those to whom you feel attached as manifestations of the divine, and those towards whom you feel enmity, also as manifestations of the divine. This is all merely a game. The same divine manifesting in different colours has also manifested within me, as me. How many of you experienced it today?( Many in the crowd raise their hands. ) 'Sarva bhuteshu yena ekam bhavam avyayam ikshate avibhaktam vibhaktesu tat gyanam viddhi satvikam' That which is uninterrupted / undivided at all times – the same indivisible mind in discrete bodies, the same indivisible space which appears separate in ten different bowls - one who sees this unity in diversity is extremely special. The ability to experience this state of unity even for a little while in meditation is present in the aatvic consciousness, although one cannot remain in this state forever. A raajasic mind is one that focuses on the differences (disparateness) among all beings / individuals. Taamasic intellect is that which is stuck in one point of view, and lacks the ability and willingness to look beyond; a thought comes to the mind and becomes permanently rooted – small /narrow mindedness. Say for instance, one forms a negative opinion of someone, treats them unfairly and then uses all means and arguments to justify that behaviour or stand point. You see many people in this taamasic mindset all around. They stay trapped in their preconceived notions. The idea that meditation, yoga etc. are useless, and all saadhus (Sages) and sanyaasis (hermits) are imposters, hypocrisy remains firmly embedded in their minds. They are unwilling to alter their opinion even when contrary evidence is provided. This is taamasic attitude or knowledge. I will tell you a story; Mullah Nasruddin had a thought that he was dead. He began to deny everything with the argument that he was dead. If his wife said something to him, he would say, 'how can a dead man reply?' If she asked him to do any work, he would say, 'how can a dead man do anything?' So finally his wife got fed up and took him to a psychiatrist. After a lot of discussion, the psychiatrist asked mullah, if blood comes out of a dead body. Mullah said 'no, blood becomes water'. So the psychiatrist took out a pin and pricked mullah's hand, and blood came out. 'Look mullah, you are bleeding, so you are alive!' said the psychiatrist. Then Mullah looked at the oozing blood and said, 'Oh, today I have learnt a new thing – even dead men bleed!!' This is taamasic knowledge. Saatvik knowledge is essential in life. Through Saatvik knowledge, God can be found. For earthly life, some raajasic knowledge (discrimination) is needed. Taamasic knowledge increases sorrow, suffering and ignorance.
Q: Guruji, many times I have dreamt of you and I and others. Who is the witness in the dream?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: This is what you need to discover, 'Who am I?'
Q: Negative opinions such as anger, worry and regret arise spontaneously, whereas we have to make a conscious effort to awaken positive emotions, and sometimes in that effort, negative emotions begin to arise. Why does this happen – please show us the way?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Look, these negative emotions come and go, when you are very tired, have low Prana or are sad and depressed. However, only positive emotions arise when pPrana levels are high and you are happy. So, negative emotions reflect a deficiency of Prana.
Q: When everything happens through the law of karma, what is the role of God?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: This law is God. The law by which everything is happening is God.
Q: Guruji, how to increase saatvic knowledge in life?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: By means of what you just did: going beyond the three gunas (Saatvic, Raajasic and Taamasic) through meditation. In meditation we get deep rest and freshness, purity, peace and joy arise spontaneously. How does joy arise - when you are at peace, at rest. That is why it is said, 'nistraye gunyo nitya satvastu ': as you rise above the three gunas, Sattva increases. Do not be attached even to good deeds. Drop everything. In deep rest none of these gunas exist. In sleep there is tamo guna, in work there is rajo guna, and when you are not working or engaged in thought, there is sato guna. When you sit in meditation, in that state of thoughtlessness, you transcend the three gunas; and when you come back, sattva rises. By the way, rajo guna is useful in getting rid of tamo guna through awakening frustration and anger. As sato guna increases, rajo guna quiets down. And when you get past sato guna also, sattva is enhanced.
Q: Guruji, at the time of death, does someone come to escort us? Two years ago, my father passed away. At the time of his passing, he appeared to be telling someone, 'wait, I am coming'. When he was in pain, we would chant 'Jai Guru Dev, Om Namah Shivaya' into his ear and he would laugh like a baby. So what was it?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: At the time of death, divine beings escort the soul with respect and honour. If someone has committed bad deeds in life, yama doot drags the soul away. Association with the enlightened brings honour and respect. Like a chief guest in a program is welcomed respectfully, and an uninvited guest is thrown out. The treatment we get in subtle world is same as the treatment we get in the earthly world. So if we leave with contentment, we are taken to other world respectfully
Q: Can you give a comprehensive definition of mind? Is it soul or prana or nervous system – please explain.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: You want to know? Why do you want to know? This wanting to know is mind. Are you listening? The listening faculty is mind. Through ear the consciousness hears, through eyes it sees, through nose it smells. That which experiences the world through the senses is mind. Got it?
Q: Guruji, yesterday you had said that among yantra, tantra and mantra, tantra is the technique. Chandraswami was a very well known taantrik, and once it had so happened that all over India, Lord Ganesh was drinking milk, and a dharma guru used to be known for his ability to cough up Shivalings. What king of tantra (technique) was that? In the villages there are individuals who by their mere speech can cause someone's house to burn to ashes, or a catastrophe to happen. What kind of tantra is that?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: There are several kinds of tantras. 'Vaam tantra' employs evil spirits, and ghosts to accomplish one's ends. But that kind of tantra will not work wherever there is saatvikta, knowledge and devotion (bhakti). You all meditate, do pranayama and chant mantras. In your presence that kind of tantra will be ineffective. Incidents such as Lord Ganesh drinking milk are phenomena of the subtle world – some divine energy displaying its power and influence to arouse and awaken people. Some taantriks who perform small, little miracles go through a lot of suffering afterwards. They are unable to stay happy. These taantriks attain minor occult powers (siddhis) by subduing spirits of the netherworld (Karna pishaachi – ear demons) that allow them to impress gullible people with their ability to read their thoughts and concerns. However the advice that such taantriks give is highly inaccurate and unreliable. How many people have experienced this? (A few in the audience raise their hands.) Some tantric can describe your past accurately but are unable to predict the future correctly, and only 10-20% of what they say is true. My advice is that if you come across something like this, keep your distance (DSN, door se namaskaar!). Don't get entangled in it. Twenty five or thirty years ago, there was a man in west Delhi who would tell people to blow on a blank sheet of paper, dip the paper in water, and pull it out with something written on it – usually questions and concerns in their minds. Someone from the satsang proposed that I also meet him. So I went. He asked me to blow on a sheet of blank paper which he then dipped in the water; but when he pulled it out, the paper was still blank!! The man was amazed, and fell at my feet, and began to perform aarti. I said to him, 'Don't exploit this siddhi (occult power) to deceive people. Instead inspire them to follow the path of goodness and virtue. Advise everyone to meditate, sing bhajans and perform seva. If your powers can benefit others, definitely use them.' These powers can be labelled as neither 'good' nor 'bad'. It is all divine play. Do not condemn anything – this is my policy. Do not get involved too deeply in these affairs. If there is some knowledge to be gained or any blessings, take it and move on.
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