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Topics
1. Intensive Art of Silence - March 15-18 at the DC Center...early bird
registration ends March 1st!
2. To Share... Calm the Mind with Yoga wisdom
3. Advance Sahaj and Other Courses during Guruji's Birthday in Canada
4. Intensive part II in Vasad Ashram with Tanuja Limaye
5. SAHAJ SAMADHI MEDITATION COURSE
6. March 15th (7 p.m.) to March 18th (1 p.m.) 2012, DSN in German Ashram
7. AOL Part II advance meditation course with senior teacher Pankaj Mirghjiv
8. Knowledge Sheet from Sri Sri... Guru is a Mirror
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From: Michaela Krna <michaela.krna@artofliving.org>
Date: Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Subject: Intensive Art of Silence - March 15-18 at the DC Center...early
bird registration ends March 1st!
We are extremely pleased to announce the Intensive Art of Silence Course
with Philip Fraser beginning on Thursday, March 15th, 2012 at the DC Center.
Intensive Art of Silence Course per-requisites are participants must have
completed:
the Art of Living Course or YES+ Course
and at least three (3) Art of Silence Courses.
The course starts on Thursday, March 15th at 6:30 PM and ends on Sunday,
March 18th at 5:00 PM
Venue
Sri Sri Center for Peace and Meditation
2401 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Total Course Fee: $300;and for Students: $150
Course Expense Fee: $200 (Includes Food and Housing)
Early Bird Discount - available for registrations made before March 1st
Total Course Fee: $200; Students: $75
Course Expense Fee: $200 (Includes Food and Housing)
Online Registration:
http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=11794
Any questions, please contact Michaela at michaela.krna@artofliving.org.
Michaela Krna
Art of Living Foundation
Phone: 541.543.7396
Email: michaela.krna@artofliving.org
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From: Vinay Girotra <girotrav@shriamba.com>
Date: Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 5:38 AM
Subject: To Share... Calm the Mind with Yoga wisdom
Calm the mind with yoga wisdom
Why we fight. Sri Sri says, "Some feeling came into you, an unpleasant
feeling, and you said, 'This should not come, it should not come!' " Two
unique and special human beings will often have different expectations on
the same subject. When there is resistance to an idea, often we tend to want
to escape the situation, or become aggressive. "When you resist, it
persists," says Sri Sri. "Just observe. See, 'Oh!' Go deep into it."
Dropping the resistance to a new, differing idea can avoid a fight.
Just remembering to accept imperfections, we can agree with ourselves to
allow room for imperfections, and for the fight. It is allowed to happen.
And everything will be okay afterwards. "Life is a movement from
imperfection to perfection". A seed contains the tree but the seed has to
cease to be a seed to become a tree. The seed is not perfect. The sapling is
not perfect. So in life you can either see imperfection at every step, or
you can see a movement from one perfection to another perfection.
In areas frequently affected by hurricanes and cyclones, beautiful palm
trees dot the coastline. Here is something I call "the swaying palm tree"
exercise: Imagine yourself as a palm tree that sways in hurricane-force
winds. The palm tree bends, but doesn't break. With yoga and meditation,
over time, the mind can stay as beautiful and pliable as a palm tree. So the
next time a storm brews before a fight, with yoga, you'll be able to smile
through it. Things may bend, but they don't have to break.
A last bit of yoga wisdom about love: "Love is not an emotion, it is our
very existence," says Sri Sri. "At any time you feel your love is shaken by
some conflict, brush it aside. Be indifferent. Indifference takes you beyond
the opposite of love and hate."
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From: Information and Registration Sri Sri's BirthDay Event
<may2012.bday@artofliving.ca>
Date: Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 4:55 AM
Subject: Advance Sahaj and Other Courses during Guruji's Birthday in Canada
Rishi Narada says " Prakashate Kvapi Patre" means " Divine Love though
present in everyone, it shines through, manifests somewhere here and there,
on a rare occassions, once in few Centuries. Such Divine Love shines
through, so that all other pots (vessels that hold consciousness) can also
get inspired to shine that same Love.
Do not miss the opportunity to be present in Guruji's Birthday Celebrations
in Canada this year.
Advance SAHAJ in Guruji's Presence:
ADVANCE SAHAJ Course is one of the Special Courses happening in the
presence of Guruji. Requirements for this course is having done Part 1 AOL
course and Sahaj.
Part 1 Course in Guruji's Presence:
This is yet another bonus this year during Celebrations. This is open to New
comers as well as Repeaters. Part 1 and Sahaj to new comers, Part 1 and
Advance Sahaj to repeaters is a very good combination to be with HIS
presence.
In addition to the above special courses, there is short / long advance
courses and many others. Please visit
www.artofliving.ca/may2012 to register.
Also visit the following link to view New Meditation Hall.
http://www.artofliving.ca/meditationHall/Donation.aspx
May is one of the Best months to be in Canada. Please plan your trip.
In loving service
Canadian Ashram Team
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From: Seema Lamba <kaur.seema@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 1:57 AM
Subject: Intensive part II in Vasad Ashram with Tanuja Limaye
We're Happy to Announce a Special....
7 Day Intensive Art of Silence Course
with Senior Teacher TANUJA LIMAYE !!!
The One Week Intensive Course features More & Longer 'Hollow and Empty'
Meditations.....Longer & deeper Silence....
The Art of Silence Course is a unique opportunity for all who have taken the
Art of Living Course (Part 1 or Yes!+) to sink deep into knowledge &
experience, facilitating the indescribable process of our own awakening.
It includes a combination of Sadhana (Yoga and Meditation), Silence,
Satsang (Celebration), and Seva (Service).
Silence takes you deeper into yourself, Sadhana builds Energy, Satsang
maintains it (elevating the consciousness) and finally, this energy is
lovingly channeled through Seva.
"Where is the most beautiful spot in the universe? Don't look here and
there; come within you. When you are here, then any place becomes beautiful.
Then where ever you go, you add beauty there..."
- H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
DATE : 5th to 11th April,2012
VENUE:Vasad Ashram,1 hr drive from Baroda Station.
Pick Up & Drop will be arranged on request [ We may arrange a bus or taxi
and you will have to pay on actuals] ( Carry warm clothes as the venue is
Airconditioned)
TEACHER : Tanuja Limaye is a Senior International Teacher with the Art of
Living Foundation. She travels worldwide teaching people of all backgrounds,
cultures and religions how to effectively manage their mind and emotions,
eliminate stress, live in harmony amid diversity and bring greater peace and
joy into their lives.Over the past Fifteen years with Art of Living
Foundation, she has taught extensively in Europe, the Mid East, Japan,
Southern Africa, Canada and the United States. Her specialities include
training and inspiring Art of living teachers and teaching advanced level
Art of Living course designed to help participants remove self-imposed
limitations, realize their full potential and offer their talents in service
to the world.
CONTACT: 9821242184 / 9869146741 / 9820895629
NOTE : 5th - 8th April - Bank Holiday + Weekend
LAST DATE TO REGISTER - 31st march,2012
NOTE : WE WILL CLOSE REGISTRATIONS ONCE WE HAVE 200 PARTICIPANTS.
BOOK YOUR TRAIN TICKETS NOW AS THERE IS WAITING LIST
STRICTLY NO ON THE SPOT REGISTRATIONS
PRE-REQUISITE: Art of Living course Part-1 course or Yes+ course
FEE STRUCTURE:
Dormitory - 4000/-
6 Sharing [ Non AC ] - 4500/-
5 Sharing [AC] - 5000/-
4 Sharing [AC] - 5800/-
3 Sharing [AC] - 6500/-
2 Sharing [AC] - 8500/-
Single Sharing [AC] - 11,000/-
CHEQUE IN FAVOUR OF VVMP
SPECIAL PACKAGE FOR TEACHERS
You can deposit the amount in account no- will be updated in 2
days.........AND EMAIL THE SCANNED COPY OF BANK SLIP TO
iamaparna009@gmail.com
FEES INCLUDES ACCOMMODATION / COURSE FEES & ALL MEALS
TIMINGS, CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT:
Course check-in begins April 4th, 2012 at 5:00 PM.
You can also Check In on same day 5th April Morn 5 AM & Join the Course 6 AM
Onwards.
The course begins sharp at 6:00 AM on 5th April.
Course finishes on April 11th , 2011 at 5:00 PM.
DONT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY !!! SPREAD THE WORD.....
CORE TEAM OF TEACHERS [ You can call them and give your registrations ]
Nisha Barve - [mulund] - 9819386466 -barvenisha@rediffmail.com Dr Beena -
[mulund] - 9892176219 - mamanias@yahoo.co.in Vaishali - [South Mumbai]
-9867396186 - vaishaliganorkar@yahoo.co.in Mamta Das - 9769987895 -
daasmamtaa@gmail.com Twinkle - [andheri west] -9820313899 -
twinkle.bachkaniwala@gmail.com Vinita Rai - [Bandra] - 9819064088 -
vinitablue@gmail.com Satish - [Kandivali]- 9987031401 -
satish.derashri@gmail.com Seema Lamba - [Andheri -E ] - 9820895629
-kaur.seema@gmail.com
MORE WILL BE UPDATED SOON..........
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From: madhu bhardwaj <harpalbhardwaj@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 1:22 AM
Subject: SAHAJ SAMADHI MEDITATION COURSE
EFFORTLESS PATH TO TRUE RELAXATION THROUGH MEDITATION
Everyone has experienced a meditative state in moments of deep joy, or when
completely engrossed in an activity, when just for a moment the mind becomes
so light and at ease. While we have such moments, we are unable to repeat
them at will. The Sahaj Samadhi course teaches you how. This meditation
technique almost instantly alleviates the practitioner from stress-related
problems, deeply relaxes the mind and rejuvenates the system.
Sahaj is a Sanskrit word that means natural or effortless. Samadhi is a
deep, blissful, meditative state. Sahaj Samadhi meditation is a natural,
effortless system of meditation.
Regular practise of the technique can totally transform the quality of one's
life, by culturing the system to maintain the peace, energy and expanded
awareness throughout the day. These meditation techniques combined with
yogic practises can ensure good health and a calm mind.
Meditation allows the conscious mind to settle deeply in the Self, giving it
rest When the mind settles down, it lets go of all tension, making one
healthy and focused
How does Sahaj Samadhi meditation work?
The participant is taught to use a simple sound mentally which allows the
mind to settle down and go within. When the mind and nervous system are
allowed to repose a few moments in the profound silence, the blocks that
clog the system and our progress gradually dissolve.
How does reposing in the Self help in day-to-day life
When a river is calm, its reflection is clearer. When the mind is calm,
there is greater clarity in the field of expression. Our powers of
observation, perception and expression improve. As a result we are able to
communicate effectively and clearly.
Why do I need a mantra?
In Sanskrit, a mantra is described as, "Manana trayate iti mantra.". Iti
Mantra is that which saves you from repetitiveness. A repetitive thought is
a worry. Mantras help to free you from worries.
Last Date to Register for the upcoming Sahaj Samadhi Meditation Course is
26th Feb 2012.
Dates : 28th , 29th Feb and 1st March 2012.
Timings : 7 - 9 pm
Venue : A 3/77-78, Greenfields, J V Link Road, Opp. Vijay Salaskar Udyan,
Andheri east, Mumbai 400093 Call : Madhu 09819303155
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From: Art of Living European Center <info@artofliving.de>
Date: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 4:59 AM
Subject: March 15th (7 p.m.) to March 18th (1 p.m.) 2012, DSN in German
Ashram
Do you wish to?
.....Get out of your limits???
.....Know your strengths???
.....Roar like a lion ???
.....Awaken your inner strengths and much more???
...........................................................
.....then DSN is the perfect course for you!!!!!
.....that too with an excellent Teacher !
If you have not experienced it till now, then its not too late. NOW OR
NEVER :
CHANGE IS INEVITABLE IN LIFE ,LIVING WITH THE CHANGE EVERY MOMENT IS THE
ART OF LIVING.
"DSN"-as it says- "Don't Say No"
Make the most of the chance to do the DSN with the Indian Teacher "Santosh
ji " .
So far thousands have done the course with him, the wonderful knowledge
,which he is there to share . Make the most of this super oppurtunity & make
your self
ROCK SOLID!!!!
Time to Break your Barriers
Get Out of your Shell,
Build up Courage, and
S e e H o w A m a z i n g Y o u A r e!!!
Dates: March 15th (7 p.m.) to March 18th (1 p.m.) 2012
Venue: German AOL Center, Bad Antogast
Contact: info@artofliving.de, 0049780497390
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From: Charu Sampat <charu.sampat@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 12:56 AM
Subject: AOL Part II advance meditation course with senior teacher Pankaj
Mirghjiv
This is to inform you that AOL Part II advance meditation course with senior
teacher Pankaj Mirghji will be conducted from 1st to 4th March 2012 at the
beautiful Shantivan Garden.
When the mind becomes free from agitation, become calm, serene and is at
peace, meditation happens. By doing meditation, you can turn your body into
a powerhouse by generating an inner source of energy.... Sri Sri.
The Art of Living Part II advance mediation course is an opportunity to
experience the powerful silence within. When profound meditation are added
to this deep silence, we find that our ever changing thoughts come to a rest
and our mind becomes clear, giving rise to a sense of natural joy.
This course is an invitation to dive deep into the Self and enjoy a perfect
vacation for mind, body and spirit. Please note the following details:
Dates: 1st March to 4th March 2012.
Time: 06.30 am to 09.00 pm
Venue: The Beautiful Shantivan Garden, Next to Godrej Baug, Off. Nepean Sea
Road, Malabar Hill, Mumbai, India.
Registration Contact: 9819376760, 9821040060, 9869036639, 9820123635
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From: Vinay Girotra <girotrav@shriamba.com>
Date: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 7:48 PM
Subject: Knowledge Sheet from Sri Sri... Guru is a Mirror
A Guru is a mirror
February 15, 2012
(Below is the transcript of Satsang with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar)
Welcome back home everybody! You all have come from long distances, so rest
well.
After many years we are having Shivarathri in the ashram. Usually
Shivarathri program needs a bigger venue, but we thought somehow we will fit
in and we will accommodate. We keep needing bigger places all the time. If
there is place in the heart, there is place everywhere. But this means that
you all will have to take a little bit of responsibility as well.
Q: Guruji, here in Russia some people say that they have found the Vedas in
Russia too. Can you please comment on this?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yeah, it is possible.
Once upon a time it was everywhere in the world, it was in South America,
Mexico, in Peru. It was in all these places. The Mayan civilization in Peru
went from Sri Lanka actually. So the whole world was connected at one point
of time in history. That is why the Vedas are not to one particular country
or language, it is universal.
If you listen to Russian language, the expert scholars say that the language
has a lot of Sanskrit words. So does German.
Q: How to take a sankalpa and how to make one's sankalpa strong and
effective?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Being hollow and empty!
When sankalpa arises in your heart then take the sankalpa and expand your
consciousness with the context of time and space in the vast universe. In
this huge universe, in this huge time, I want this little sankalpa to happen
and I am confident it will happen by God's grace. This is what has to be
done.
Take a desire and feel it will be heard.
Suppose you are asking a question to somebody and you have a doubt whether
the question will be answered or not, you will not fully ask the question,
right? You will hesitate to ask the question or somewhere you will make
errors even in process of asking. So the right way of asking is first
knowing that the person knows and is going to give the answer.
Suppose in a gas station you go and ask the person, how to go to this
particular place. You do it with full confidence that the person knows it at
the gas station. Otherwise you will not ask them, isn't it?
That confidence you should have. I have this request and it will be granted
to me.
Q: Guruji would you even consider writing your autobiography? Please share
your stories which you have never shared with us. I am sure that you will
answer this question.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Sometime, yes!
Q: I have read about Goliwale baba in 'Stumbling Into Infinity' by Michael
Fischman. As per Michael, Goliwale baba got enlightened in an accident. He
did not have any guru. Is it possible to get enlightened without Guru's
grace?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: No, grace is needed. But life is so vast and so
infinite. This is not just the only lifetime we have been here. It is not
Goliwale, he is Gouwale Guruji.
There was a gentleman - Gauwale Guruji in Delhi, who used to sit in Kotla
Mubarakpur. I was introduced to him. He used to stay in a small place. He
also had a guru, not that he never had a guru. In those days I was only
seventeen, eighteen or nineteen or something like that.
He used to say, 'Yogiraj, come!' He used to give me a lot of respect. First
I thought he was making fun of me. I was only a small kid; even now I am
only a child!
Q: Guruji can I live with full freedom? Many times my freedom becomes a
problem for another.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes, you should see that your freedom should not
create trouble for someone else. You should take a middle path. If you
always focus your attention on others, at some point you will feel
frustrated, and if you think only of yourself, you will cause frustration to
others. So somewhere along the line you need to take a middle path; take
some and give some.
Suppose you feel like doing meditation and somebody else wants you do their
work, it is okay to do their work if it is an emergency. But if it is not
very important, it is just a daily routine thing, then do your meditation,
take out time for yourself.
Q: Guruji, whenever we look at you, something happens. When you look at
yourself in the mirror, does something happen to you as well?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: (Laughs) Oh really! Something happens?! I myself am a
mirror. If you look at me, you see yourself. If you are loving, you will see
love in me. A Guru is a mirror.
Q: Guruji, when we have accepted the Guru as everything then what is the
purpose of worshiping all the other Gods?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: No, there is no compulsion. It is only a tradition
which has been continuing. There is only one Bramha, only one God; but
sometimes we worship Him in the form of Ganesh, sometimes as Shiva,
sometimes as Kartikeya and sometimes in the form of Divine Mother. So
whenever you do pooja, see everything in that One. That is why, any mantra
or any pooja begins with Guru pooja first 'Gurubhyo Namah Harihi Om' - this
is how it starts. Guru is honored first and then God is worshipped.
There should be a feeling of oneness - first oneness with the Guru and God,
and then oneness between the Self, Guru and God. There is no difference
between God and myself. I, Guru and God are One. This is called Advaita
knowledge. Repeating 'everything is one', realizing this and reposing in it
is samadhi; meditation.
Q: Guruji, in Shiva Purana, Shivaji has been considered supreme, and in Devi
Bhagvat, Devi has been considered supreme. So which Purana is supreme?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Whichever you are reading, at that time that is
supreme. When you are reading Bhagavad, then Krishna is everything. There is
nothing else other than that. When reading Devi Bhagvata, that alone is
everything, that is supreme. That is what it is. Whatever is on my plate
today is the best food for today.
Q: Guruji, these days, Ayurveda has changed all the definitions. If someone
is angry, they say, 'Today his pitta is very high.' If work gets messed up,
it is a problem of vata, and if someone does something bad towards me, it is
a matter of tamas. Ayurveda has created a big problem, Guruji. Now one
cannot say anything to anyone!
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: No! Ayurveda has made it very easy for you. It has
made it so easy, that it has prevented anger and hatred from entering into
you! You can understand the people, who have got what problem, and it has
made it much easier for you to understand the situation better. You should
be grateful, you should give thanks. Ayurveda has revealed such a
perspective to you that you will stop finding fault in people.
Someone has so much hatred and hostility - it is because of ignorance, on
account of tamo-guna and rajo-guna. He is immature and that is why he feels
hate.
See, whatever one has, only that he can give. One who has only garbage in
his mind can give only garbage; one who has anger will give anger; one who
has abuse will give abuses.
When you see it from this perspective, you will not have any hatred towards
that person. At least your mind will be at peace.
Q: Guruji, many psychologists say that love is just our imagination. I have
also read that true love is born out of truth alone. Is there a relationship
between love and truth?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Love is something which is present everywhere.
Sometimes it can arise from imagination, sometimes it can arise
spontaneously without any reason. Sometimes it can arise by just seeing
someone or while resting it can arise. Sometimes, while taking a walk in the
evening or while the sun is setting something might stir inside your mind,
or it can also happen in meditation.
Love is your very nature; it is there within you, and around you, eternally.
So when, what will become a reason for love to blossom, cannot be said.
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