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Topics
1. Immediate opening for a Chef/cook in the new US Ashram in Boone, North
Carolina
2. Register Now - Great News! Colors of Joy with Guruji in Bangalore Ashram
- May 31 to Jun 3, 2012.
3. Art of Silence: 4-Day Intensive - Earlybird discount ends May 10th
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From: Venkat Srinivasan <venkat.srinivasan@artofliving.org>
Date: Sat, May 5, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Subject: Immediate opening for a Chef/cook in the new US Ashram in Boone,
North Carolina
The International Center for Meditation and Well-Being in Boone, North
Carolina is looking for a Cook/Chef in the Ashram Kitchen
Requirements:
- Experienced in cooking healthy and multi-ethnic vegetarian cuisine
- Experienced in cooking for 20-200 people
- Ability to be a leader and take responsibility of the Kitchen
- Full time position
- 5 to 7 years of related work experience required
- Good salary and benefits
For applying, please send your resume to: intl.center@vvmus.org
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From: vani rao <vanirao@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, May 4, 2012 at 5:26 AM
Subject: Register Now - Great News! Colors of Joy with Guruji in Bangalore
Ashram - May 31 to Jun 3, 2012.
Great News! Colors of Joy with Guruji in Bangalore Ashram - May 31 to Jun
3, 2012.
First time ever in Bangalore Ashram, a very special event with Guruji for
ART Excel, YES! and YES!2 participants, Colors of Joy from May 31 to Jun 3,
2012. Highlights of Colors of Joy with Guruji in Bangalore Ashram - May 31
to Jun 3, 2012 special sessions with Guruji and many more surprises waiting
for Angels.
This event not to be missed! Come and experience Colors of Joy with Guruji.
Reporting: May 30, 2012
Departure: Jun 4
Timing - Residential event in Ashram for 4 days (whole day)
Items to get while coming to ashram - a Water bottle, a note book and a
pen, a yoga mat or a bed sheet, a torch, loose clothes, toiletries
Donation structure:
Donation structure for Colors of Joy
Sharing Yes 2
AE/Yes
Group Sharing 2800
2500
5+ 3300
2800
4 3500
3000
3 5000
4500
2 6000
5500
SPECIAL SAHAJ (16+ years) - For YES!2 all students (Donation Rs. 1500)
Must Watch Videos for Colors of Joy -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_zPrmvTsJU (YES!2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyFkrOhRwL4 (YES!2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY9Hi673zvM (YES!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grceaGCfmtI (YES!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdQJuP8HLwc (ART EXCEL)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e10o2TE4dvk (ART EXCEL)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIvTgPqq4Qs (Theme Song)
Register Now online at vvmvp.org.
Dear Teachers, send children for this event in more numbers and make this
event a great success.
You can pass this SMS to all you know -
SMS -
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From: Dalila Brooks <dbrooksdesign@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, May 5, 2012 at 8:38 AM
Subject: Art of Silence: 4-Day Intensive - Earlybird discount ends May 10th
Please let your community know that the early bird discount ends Thursday,
May 10th!
We are extremely pleased to announce a 4-Day Intensive Art of Silence Course
with Philip Fraser! The course begins on Thursday, May 24th at 6:30 PM and
ends on Monday, May 28th at 5:00 PM at the DC Center.
Intensive Art of Silence Course participants must have completed the
following:
Art of Living Course or YES+ Course
Two (2) Art of Silence Courses (at a minimum)
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - Available for registrations made before Thursday, May
10th
General: $200 + Course Expense Fee: $200 = Total $400
Students: $75 + Course Expense Fee: $200 = Total $275
COURSE FEE'S
General: $300 + Course Expense Fee: $200 (Includes Food and Housing) = Total
$500
Students: $150 + Course Expense Fee: $200 (Includes Food and Housing) =
Total $350
COURSE VENUE
Sri Sri Center for Peace and Meditation
2401 15th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
ONLINE REGISTRATION
http://secure.artofliving.org/courses.aspx?state=DC&city=WASHINGTON&type=66
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Topics
1. Advance Meditation course at Adyar
2. Schedule of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Guruji / Art of Living Foundation
3. 7th - 10th June 2012 - - Meet Berlin! Meet Your-Self! - - - DSN - Course
4. Flying Guitars in Berlin
5. AOL course's at Mile Stone School Junwani Road Bhilai Chhattisgarh
6. D.S.N AT TOKYO THIS WEEK
7. Guruji in Bulgaria
8. Blessing Course
9. Spread The Word.....Part II in Bangalore Ashram In Presence of Guruji
10. Art of Living Part II Course in UK with Dinesh
11. Secrets of Meditation - Sri Sri
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From: Ram Kumar <rkiyer2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 9:56 PM
Subject: Advance Meditation course at Adyar
Meditation is universal. It transcends all divides like religion, country and culture. It is a gift given to mankind to access the infinite sprit not limited by any identity. It is the only tool that can aid a person to return to innocence.
Modern life style has high exposure to anger, hate, fear and other negative emotions. These human emotions have a high tendency to duplicate and spread.
For example, when a person gets cheated, he starts to suspect everything around him. This also has an impact on people around him. These emotions form strong impressions and opinions on an individual and social level. The result of which is an insecure individual and an unstable society.
Meditation helps an individual overcome these emotions to facilitate a calm peaceful mind and a healthy and stress free body.Upon daily practice an individual will blossom into an unshakable personality. With increase in the number of people who are clam, peaceful and healthy will facilitate a social transformation, enabling a society that is trusting, happy and content.
Benefits of Meditation
Bodily Benefits – Lower Blood Pressure,lowers the levels of blood lactate, improves the immune system, increases body vitality, controls insomnia and increases overall health of the body Violence Free Society – Meditation develops happiness, contentment and calmness. When increasing number of people practice meditation, it has a calming effect on the environment. This is a potent way to achieve a violence free society.
Mental Benefits – Emotional stability, anxiety decreases, anger reduces,happiness increases, intuition develops, clarity and peace of mind, induces ability to focus, reduces tension and fear.
Value Based Society – The effects of meditation include happiness, respect for the environment and others, appreciation of diversity in nature, a strong sense of social values. These qualities an individual level, helps develop a value based social system.
Spiritual Growth – Consciousness evolves,meditation brings harmony in creation, personal transformation, realization of SELF Trusting,Happy and Content Society – These are the objectives of any society. Meditation empowers a society to achieve these qualities.
Join the advance meditation course at your doorstep.from 3rd may to 6th may at Kumara Rajah muthiah school,4rt main road,gandhinagar,Adyar.For details contact R.K.Iyer-9840461040,N.P.Krishnan--9840025751,Srinivasan--24912259
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From: Harshal Jadhav <harshalpjadhav@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Subject: Schedule of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Guruji / Art of Living Foundation
Following are the public events and places where you can get tickets for the visit of H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Guruji of the Art Of Living Foundation. We are looking forward to welcoming you all. For update information visit Art of Living Foundation webpage
PUBLIC EVENTS:
Location: Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (UCC)
Velika Zhytomyrska 33 ( where Sanskriti Indian Food Festival was held)
May 3rd
19h30 Satsang with Sri Sri. (UCC)
Art of Living members and ALL the members of the Indian community.
May 4th
11:00 - 13:00 – Health and Happiness Course. An introduction to health body, mind and spirit with Guruji.
18:30 - 20:30 - Public talk with Guruji. Location: UCC
Places where you can get tickets:
1.) On line http://ravishankar.com.ua/
2.) Shops / restaurants:
a) HIMALAYA RESTAURANT
www.himalaya.com.ua
Tel.: +38 (044) 270-54-37
Address: 23, Khreschatik, Kyiv
metro station - Khreshchatyk
Contact person: Yana -
b) NEW BOMBAY PALACE RESTAURANT
http://www.nbp-kiev.com/
Address: 33-a, Druzhbi Narodiv bulvar
Open: from 12:00 till 23:00
tel.: 285-9999, 285-8708, (093) 576-6069
the nearest metro station - Druzhbi Narodiv
Contact person: Girish
c,d) SILK WAY SHOPS (METROGRAD)
Address: underground between Lva Tolstogo metro station and Bessarabian Square
one shop in the furniture section and another in the souvenir section
Also, at below ticket office locations:
http://karabas.com/
http://karabas.com/ru/kiev/-verkhnee-menyu-kontakty/ - map of all cash-desks
NOTE: Next Art of Living Course In KIEV ( NOT with Guruji) May 5th to 8th.
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From: Christoph Koellner <c.koellner@artofliving.de>
Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 1:35 PM
Subject: 7th - 10th June 2012 - - Meet Berlin! Meet Your-Self! - - - DSN - Course
7th - 10th June 2012
Meet Berlin! Meet Your-Self!
DSN - Course:
"Every King was once a crying Baby &
. . .Every Building was once a Map. . .
. . . . Its not important where U r today. . .
. . . . . . But where U'll reach tomorrow.". . .
. . . . . . . .Shape ur future thru a Transformational D.S.N.
Flyer here: scribd.com/doc/91753055/Dsn-Flyer-Pq
The DSN in Berlin will be conducted by our brilliant and vibrant
Italian teacher and Teachers Trainer Jaya Sperenza.
She is the only one DSN teacher from Europe.
REGISTER - N O W ! ! !
Contact:
Art of Living Yoga Oase Berlin
Potsdamer Str. 98 | 10785 Berlin
Martin Schmid:
berlin@artolfving.de | 030-257 98 088
Date: 7th - 10th June 2012
Early bird discount:
till 1st May: 295 € / including meals
till 15th May: 320 € / including meals
after 15th May: 340 € / including meals
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From: Christoph Koellner <c.koellner@artofliving.de>
Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 1:25 PM
Subject: Flying Guitars in Berlin
26th - 28th May 2012
Here you find the flyer: scribd.com/doc/91752751/Guitar-Flyer
For all Friends of Music
A Workshop for You in Berlin
What we do:
• Improve your Guitar skills; from beginner to expert
• Learning / sharing new Bhajans
• Understanding the meaning of different Bhajans
Program:
26th May: 10 a.m. Arrival
27th & 28th May: The Workshop
The workshop ends on 28th May at 3 p.m.
With Marcel Verbay -
Who doesn´t know our famous and beloved AoL teacher and celestial artist Marcel Verbay?!
As a gitarre teacher with years of experience he developed a training methode which he will share with you!
Experts will be amazed and beginners will learn to play Bhajans in only one weekend!
Special Guests:
Christoph Glaser, Krishi Köllner
Contact:
Art of Living Yoga Oase
Potsdamer Straße 98 | 10789 Berlin • Tel.: +49 3025798088
berlin@artofliving.de • www.artofliving.org
Price:
180 € Workshop including meals.
Early bird discount:
till 30th April: only 120 € | till 15th May: only 150 €
Accommodation:
15 € / day in a group room with a sleeping bag.
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From: Amit Vyaghrambare <amit_vya@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 6:00 AM
Subject: AOL course's at Mile Stone School Junwani Road Bhilai Chhattisgarh
Series of AOL course's at Mile Stone School Junwani Road Bhilai from 1 to 5 may 2012
Part-1 5.30 to 8.30 am (Age Group 18 +)
Art Excel 9.00 am to 12.00 pm (Age Group 8 to 13)
YES 5.00 to 8.00 pm (Age Group 14 to 17)
Contact +919826189903
Regards
Amit Vyaghrambare
H.No.-654 Ward No.-16
Sindhiya Nagar
Near Student Lodge
Durg Chhattisgarh
Pin-491001 India
+919826189903
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From: Mahesh <maheshkarathol@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 8:47 AM
Subject: D.S.N AT TOKYO THIS WEEK
A.O.L - Japan PROUDLY ANNOUNCES D.S.N with ANAND RAJENDRAN ji
"When it Rains MOST birds fly down to find shelter. . .
. . but Eagles fly high up d Clouds & avoid Rain. . .
. . . Problems r common bt attitude of facing it makes d difference. . .
. . . . Challenge the changes thru an Empowering D.S.N with
. . . . .World Renowned International Teacher Anandji
. . . . . . APR 27 to 30, 2012. . .DSN@CENTRAL TOKYO, JAPAN
Email: info-tokyo@artoflivingjapan.org
Phone: 81-7050718127,81-7054680852,81-8040243229
Jai Gurudev
Art of Living Japan
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From: Konstantin Dragov <kvdaol@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Subject: Guruji in Bulgaria
There are only 20 days left till Guruji's second visit in Bulgaria.
We are so glad to have received more than 250 registrations from all over the world - Azerbaijan, Serbia, Macedonia, Norway, France, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Romania, Germany, UK, Poland, Turkey, Austria, Abu Dhabi. Plus, 500 people from Bulgaria... However, we still have 50 places available.
For sure it is such a blessing that Guruji will meet so many people from all over Europe.
We are so happy to announce that early bird registrations with discount prices will be open one more week - until May 2nd. After that prices will increase with 15%.
Course registrations will be open until May 13th, not May 6th.
This is a great opportunity for all of you who didn't have the chance to register until now.
As you all know the public event with Guruji will be on May 16th, instead of May 21st. This gives the opportunity of the Part 3 course participants to spend 5 days with Guruji, instead of two.
Register now and don't miss the opportunity to witness the next World Guiness Record with Guruji's presence and then spend 5 days with full celebration, meditations and silence.
Send e-mail on: reg@artofliving.bg or contact: +359 899 86 15 88.
Event start: May 16th at 7 p.m.
Course start: May 16th, right after the event finishes
Course end: May 20th, around 2 p.m.
Don't miss this opportunity!
We are looking forward to your e-mals!
With love,
Art of Living Bulgaria Team
--
Sarah Alsbey
The Art of Living Foundation
+359 899 86 15 88
skype: sarah_alsbey
sarah.alsbey@artofliving.bg
www.artofliving.bg
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From: Unmesh Masurkar <unmesh.jgd@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 3:21 AM
Subject: Blessing Course.
http://www.artofliving.org/blessing-course
What is the Blessing Course?
"The Blessings Course made me realize how sacred life is, how sacred every breath you take is, and how beautiful it is to belong to this incredible family of the Art of Living." The Blessings Course offers an experience of abundance, contentment, and fulfillment. These qualities are natural to all of us; through unique processes and guided meditations, the course brings them to the forefront of our experience. Fulfillment is a beautiful quality of consciousness. It gives one the ability to bless and be an instrument of healing. A blessing is always given to others, not for oneself. Being able to bless is a complete expression of a caring and sharing attitude, of being available to serve and bring peace and harmony to those who seek your help. The blessings that you offer can change a person's life. Many people have reported miraculous experiences.
Blessing course with Rishi Vidyadharji from 18 to 20th June, prerequisite :Two Advanced Courses.
Venue: Mulund, Mumbai, India.
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In the presence of the Guru:
1.Knowledge flourishes.
2.Sorrow & lack diminishes.
3.Without any reason, joy wells up.
4.Abundance dawns.
5.All talents manifest.
-Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
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From: Seema <kaur.seema@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 1:17 AM
subject: Spread The Word.....Part II in Bangalore Ashram In Presence of Guruji
Jai Gurudev ,
This Summer His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji will be in Bangalore Ashram.
We take pleasure in informing you that we from Mumbai are organising a weekend Part II course in ashram Just for U:) in presence of "Guruji"
Only 15 seats left........
Date- 31st May to 3rd June,2012
Reporting on 30th May. Check Out on 3rd June Even or 4th Morn .
Time - 4 full days
Venue- Bangalore Ashram
Donation- 3700/-
Call- 9820895629 / 9821242184
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From: Sundar <sundarjgd@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 1:37 PM
Subject: Art of Living Part II Course in UK with Dinesh
We are blessed that Bawa & Dinesh are going to be in UK to teach courses. Everybody around the world are welcome to join the courses. The first course we are going to do is Part II course in London.
Make use of the Early Bird Offer. We are extending it for just one more week as Dinesh is taking the course and this give allow more people to register the course.
In our busy lives wearing several hats - at once can be quite demanding! As we take time to rest the body through sleep its important to recharge the battery at the level of the mind .....silence is a retreat for the mind that we seldom take - Art of Living has a very special program called Art of silence that allows the mind to take that rest, building on the Art of breathing program and the sudershan kriya this course delves into a deeper level - and its going to be held in North London over May Bank holiday.
The Art of Living Part II Course provides optimal conditions for going deep within, quieting our mental chatter and experiencing deep rest and inner peace. The practise of silence, of consciously withdrawing our energy and attention from outer distractions has been used in different traditions throughout time as a pathway to physical, mental and spiritual renewal. By participating in various course processes specifically designed to give us a break from our usually active minds, we experience an extraordinary sense of peace and renewed energy that we carry home with us.
The course features:
Rejuvenating yoga
Two to three days of guided silence
Unique guided meditations designed by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Advanced breathing techniques which can also be practised at home after the course
Advanced insight on the laws governing our mind and emotions
Prerequisite :The Art Of Living Part I Course (Art of Breathing)
Date: May 4th-7th (Friday, Saturday ,Sunday 7am - 9pm and Monday 7am to 4pm)
Where: Mercure Hotel, A41 Bypass Watford, Watford, WD25 8JH
Course donation : EARLY BIRD offer of £290 ends April 29nd(including food), thereafter £345
(It does not include the accommodation. Book your accommodation directly with the hotel.)
Registration Link: http://artoflivinglondon.org/ePayments/home.php?id=112
Contact: Sundar 07788422803/sundarjgd@gmail.com
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From: Vinay Girotra <girotrav@shriamba.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Subject: Secrets of Meditation - Sri Sri
Meditation is the journey from sound to silence, from movement to stillness, from a limited identity to unlimited space.
Last night, I said that there are five ways through which meditation happens. Let us recapitulate.
The first is by physical manipulation. Yoga, Tai-Chi, all these come under that. By stretching and contracting the body, the mind experiences a state of awareness that you can call meditation.The second is through breathing exercises and pranayama, the mind becomes quiet and still.The third is through any of the five senses and sensory objects; one can experience a state of no-mindedness, no thoughts, calmness, serenity and inner beauty.
If you observe a child, a baby enjoying a lollypop or a toffee, you can see how the child is engrossed totally in enjoying that piece of candy. You ask the baby, 'What is your name?' It won't answer. They are fully into it. Being 100% engrossed in a particular sensory object brings you to a state of meditation.
On a free day, just lie down and keep looking at the sky, a moment comes when the mind becomes still, there are no thoughts and you don't know where you are, but you know you are. An experience of the center everywhere and circumference nowhere. Limitless awareness can happen through just watching an empty space, because our mind is also space; consciousness is a space.
You listen to music and then a moment comes when you are completely engrossed in the music and you snap out of it. You no longer hear the music, but you know you are and yet you have no boundaries. In the language of Yoga, it is called Laya Yoga, which means dissolving in it. That leads you to meditation.
Any wonderment or astonishment also leads you to that state. Whenever a 'Wow!' arises in you, there is no mind, there are no thoughts, but you just are.
Sense of touch, smell, taste, sight and sound can all lead you into meditation, provided you do it in the right way. It needs a certain skill to experience that.Emotions can lead you to a state of meditation; both positive and negative emotions, not only positive. A state of shock can also take you into meditation. Again, it is a little risky.
You know, when you feel utterly hopeless, you say, 'I give up!' When you are very angry, what do you say? 'I give up!' It means, 'This is it. I can't take it anymore.'
During those moments, if you don't slip into frustration or depression or violence, you will find that there is a moment where it snaps and there is no mindedness. So, whether it is positive emotions or negative emotions, like fear, the mind stands still, it stops. It can lead you into that spot.The next is intellectual stimulation, through knowledge, through awareness you can go into meditation. This is called Jnana Yoga.
If you have been into a space museum, you are in a different state of consciousness when you come out of the museum. There is a different context, because you have seen yourself in the context of the universe. Who are you? What are you? Where are you? How are you in reference to the unfathomable, infinite universe?
If you have studied Quantum physics, you start to see that everything is just atoms, just a wave function, just energy. If you really listen to Quantum physics and then you study Vedanta or the Art of Meditation or Yoga, you will find striking similarities. You will find that the same language is being spoken.
Adi Shankara said, 'All that you see doesn't exist'.
One of the top scientists of our times, Dr. Hans-Peter Durr said, 'I studied matter for the last 35 years, only to find out that it does not exist! I have been studying something that does not exist'. So, through knowledge also you can experience a state of meditation.I won't go into the benefits of meditation. You can go to google and find out. There are greater minds that have done a lot of research on meditation and have put it there – what are all the benefits of meditation. Any meditation has some benefits. But the secrets of meditation, that is what we are interested in. We are inquisitive about this – what are the secrets?!There is a difference in the Orient and in the occident when it comes to secrets. In the occident, anything that is shameful is kept a secret. In the Orient anything that is sacred is kept a secret. I find a startling difference between the two.
If you say something is very secret, it must be very sacred. That is the attitude in the orient. In the orient, a shameful act is never kept a secret, it is always confessed. There is nothing to hide there. But what is to be secret is one's mantra – a sound which is kept very secret in the mind.
Why is it kept secret? It is said that mantras are like seeds and seeds sprout in secrecy. You put the seed under the ground and cover it with mud and then the seed sprouts and becomes a tree. Of course the sprouts you eat are different. The ancient concept of mantra is a sound which is kept very secret in you grows from inside; means it resonates inside you. Anything that you keep to yourself as a secret does not leave you but it takes you deeper and deeper to the subconscious layers. That is one of the reasons for confession also.
Why do you confess and say something out? This is so that it does not go deep into your consciousness. A mistake or sin that you did, once you confess, it just goes out. It no longer goes in and bothers you. But the mantra; a sound which has been given, and that too by one who is deep into meditation, one who has mastered it, helps you go deeper. The sound (mantra) is given to another person, a student saying, 'Keep it to yourself, it is your personal mantra, and let it grow.'
Here the meaning of the sound is not important, just the vibration is important. Understanding the meaning is superficial compared to the vibrational aspect of any sound.
It could be the same sound which everybody knows.In olden days they used to do four days of celebration to give a mantra. They would call all the relatives and friends when the child was going to be initiated. They would bring horses and put the child on the back of the horse and have a procession.
This was the ancient way of doing it.
Spiritual journey is considered very sacred, very personal and yet a matter of pride. You are getting a secret sound and that is a big pride because it is sacred.Meditation happens in transition. Actually meditation happens, you can't do it. You can only create a congenial atmosphere for it to happen.Somewhere in the teenage the mind starts drifting. It doesn't happen before teenage. Before the hormones become active in our body it does not happen. A child's mind is always focused on something and it sticks there. But as the hormones in our body starts functioning more and more, the mind starts swinging and wavering, and that focused attention becomes less and less.
In earlier days, before this happened, before someone gets into their teenage, they used to train him or her in yoga and meditation. So all through the teenage when the mind is swinging and going here and there, already a youth is trained how to handle the mind. It is a very good age to start, at eight or nine years old. Just before the hormonal changes start appearing is the right time to initiate one into meditation, yoga and all the martial arts. Body is ready and is flexible and mind is ready.
This is most ideal, but any time is good to start meditation, any age is okay. But the most ideal is to start at eight or nine years old.
Today, even eight and nine years old kids have such a wavering mind. So many things influence the child. Like food has an influence on the mind, environment has an influence, lifestyle has an influence. So many things have an influence. But all those influences are minor.Let us understand, meditation is uplifting the energy and spreading it out. Uplifting the mind and spreading it all out. Sound does this to meditation. Sound uplifts you and sound can also shrink your consciousness. How? Okay I will give you an example, whenever you experience pain, what is the sound that comes out of you? You say, 'Ha'.
This is all over the world, from Mongolia to Tierra Del Fuego. You go anywhere and ask any kid or anybody, what does one say when they experience some pain, they say, 'Ha'. Nobody says, 'Ho', when pain happens.
The sound 'Ho' comes when there is astonishment.
Now when you say, 'Ha', where is the prana? You will see it is on the lower portion of the body.
Now when you say, 'Ho', the prana is in the middle portion of the body, the thorax region. This is when there is surprise or astonishment; 'Ho! I didn't know.'
We say, 'Wah!' This is when there is even more astonishment. Then the prana is high in the throat and upper region. The life force is higher.
And then when you laugh, what is the sound that comes out? 'He he he he.' There is a 'He' sound in every genuine laughter.
When you say, 'He', what is happening? A sense of genuine expansion happens. See whenever you have been happy, that happiness has been associated with a sense of expansion. And whenever you have felt miserable, that has been associated with a sense of shrinking or contraction. There is something in you which expands when you are happy and contracts when you are unhappy. But we never pay attention to what is contracting and expanding. We are only keeping our attention outside.
We see the reason outside, but that is really not the reason. We have not paid attention to the reason. There is something inside that is expanding and that is contracting.One of the sages of the past, Gaudapadacharya, he has said, 'There is something in you that is expanding that is worth knowing.'
Even a glimpse of this consciousness, this energy inside you, can make the smile on your face so strong that nothing whatsoever can take it away from you. Nobody can make you miserable; nobody can take away the joy from your life. Life assumes another dimension suddenly; just a glimpse of this, an idea about that something inside us that is expanding. So this expansion is always connected with laughter, joy and the sound 'He'.If there is a 'Ha' in one's laughter, that is a villain's laughter.
'Ha ha ha ha! See I told you. You fell because you didn't listen to me. Look what happened!'
Just by listening to the laughter you can find out what type of laughter it is. Whether it is sarcastic, it is teasing or it is out of arrogance or anger.
Even angry people laugh but it is a different kind of laughter. The sound is different. A genuine child like laughter has a 'He' in it.So, today we are going to meditate using two sounds. We are going to say 'Ho' six times with full force and energy. And then the seventh time we are going to say 'He'. We have seven energy centers in our body corresponding to the endocrine system. Again these are sacred centers.
Don't confuse this to be a mantra meditation, no! This is a guided meditation. Guided meditation is good to give you a glimpse of meditation. When you want to do it on your own, it is better you take a mantra meditation – Sahaj Samadhi. Of course sometimes you can put on a CD and just sit and do guided meditation also. Time to time, but not every day; mantra meditation you can do every day and anywhere. Sit and take your mantra, let go and be with it.Okay! Ready?! So buckle up.Sit comfortably, spine erect and body relaxed.
You know, sometimes people sit with their body so stiff for meditation. The whole time they will be so body conscious and what comes out of them is only anger later on because they put so much effort, and that effort and stiffness doesn't really bring in that meditative quality.
If you have meditated, you should feel light like a flower, where your inside feels so soft, beautiful, delicate, delicious and comfortable. But if you feel uptight, angry and upset inside then mediation has not happened. Now don't sit and think, 'Oh I have to feel very soft and gentle, and whatever Guruji said. This has to happen.' It is not going to happen because the anxiety itself will be a block for that to happen. That is why I said it is a very delicate situation. You cannot expect things to happen, you simply have to be. Just be!Experiences come, they change and they go. Everyday there will be different experiences, never mind, just the procedure needs to be correct. Procedure is what, not being uptight and at the same time not being loose in the body. If you start with your body being loose then it doesn't work. If you start with lying down on your coach with your legs up, thinking you are meditating, you are fooling yourself. It is not going to work. It is not like the way you watch television, with a bag of potato chips. 'Oh, by eating also you can get into meditation. Guruji has said it', no! Your spine erect but body relaxed, your shoulders relaxed, you start like that. Not stiff but your shoulders are relaxed and head is straight. Then you close our eyes and let go.
During meditation if the head goes down, it is okay. Your head may go down or go to the side, whatever position it takes is fine. But you don't start with that.
The best example is how a coat hangs on a hanger. Like that the body is hanging, just the spine is erect.(Guruji guides the audience into meditation)Q: Why is it that 10 minutes of meditation gives me more energy than 8 or 10 hours of sleep?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: That is how it is.
Meditation gives you a different kind of energy. Food gives you a different kind of energy. Sleep gives you a different kind of energy. Exercise gives you a different kind of energy. Knowledge gives you a different kind of energy, and meditation definitely tops them all. Q: When we sit for meditation, do we necessarily experience a moment of transcendence and peace for a few minutes in every meditation?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: There are no criteria I tell you. It can happen anywhere, anytime, or it may not even happen.
If you have eaten the wrong food or you feel very agitated then sometimes it may not happen. But never mind, sitting for meditation is important. Even if you sit for twenty minutes or half an hour, just sit then definitely you will find it is better than not sitting at all.
See, when you are happy anyways you can easily meditate. It is when you are agitated, that is when you cannot meditate, and that is when it is more needed for you to calm down. That is when you have the resistance not to do it. Q: Sometimes my transition from meditation to work is really hard to adjust to. At times I get agitated and I react and regret later. Please guide me for a smooth transition from meditation to activity.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: A little bit of yoga, pranayama, exercise and some singing and chanting, all these will help bridge that gap and will bring inner peace and external activity. Q: I have heard that in the long run meditation has an effect on the body and even on the composition of our DNA.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Of course, mind has an impact on the body.
Again, search using Google and find. There are many scientific researches that are there on how meditation affects the mind and body.Q: Guruji, you have said that prayer is speaking to God and meditation is listening to God. What can I do to hear the answers to questions and prayers in meditation?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Just relax! If you are keeping an intention or desire, or holding on to it, you cannot meditate. Only if you drop it you can go into meditation. Let go of all intentions or prayers.
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Topics
1. Advance Meditation course at Adyar
2. Schedule of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Guruji / Art of Living Foundation
3. 7th - 10th June 2012 - - Meet Berlin! Meet Your-Self! - - - DSN - Course
4. Flying Guitars in Berlin
5. AOL course's at Mile Stone School Junwani Road Bhilai Chhattisgarh
6. D.S.N AT TOKYO THIS WEEK
7. Guruji in Bulgaria
8. Blessing Course
9. Spread The Word.....Part II in Bangalore Ashram In Presence of Guruji
10. Art of Living Part II Course in UK with Dinesh
11. Secrets of Meditation - Sri Sri
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From: Ram Kumar <rkiyer2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 9:56 PM
Subject: Advance Meditation course at Adyar
Meditation is universal. It transcends all divides like religion, country and culture. It is a gift given to mankind to access the infinite sprit not limited by any identity. It is the only tool that can aid a person to return to innocence.
Modern life style has high exposure to anger, hate, fear and other negative emotions. These human emotions have a high tendency to duplicate and spread.
For example, when a person gets cheated, he starts to suspect everything around him. This also has an impact on people around him. These emotions form strong impressions and opinions on an individual and social level. The result of which is an insecure individual and an unstable society.
Meditation helps an individual overcome these emotions to facilitate a calm peaceful mind and a healthy and stress free body.Upon daily practice an individual will blossom into an unshakable personality. With increase in the number of people who are clam, peaceful and healthy will facilitate a social transformation, enabling a society that is trusting, happy and content.
Benefits of Meditation
Bodily Benefits – Lower Blood Pressure,lowers the levels of blood lactate, improves the immune system, increases body vitality, controls insomnia and increases overall health of the body Violence Free Society – Meditation develops happiness, contentment and calmness. When increasing number of people practice meditation, it has a calming effect on the environment. This is a potent way to achieve a violence free society.
Mental Benefits – Emotional stability, anxiety decreases, anger reduces,happiness increases, intuition develops, clarity and peace of mind, induces ability to focus, reduces tension and fear.
Value Based Society – The effects of meditation include happiness, respect for the environment and others, appreciation of diversity in nature, a strong sense of social values. These qualities an individual level, helps develop a value based social system.
Spiritual Growth – Consciousness evolves,meditation brings harmony in creation, personal transformation, realization of SELF Trusting,Happy and Content Society – These are the objectives of any society. Meditation empowers a society to achieve these qualities.
Join the advance meditation course at your doorstep.from 3rd may to 6th may at Kumara Rajah muthiah school,4rt main road,gandhinagar,Adyar.For details contact R.K.Iyer-9840461040,N.P.Krishnan--9840025751,Srinivasan--24912259
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From: Harshal Jadhav <harshalpjadhav@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Subject: Schedule of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Guruji / Art of Living Foundation
Following are the public events and places where you can get tickets for the visit of H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Guruji of the Art Of Living Foundation. We are looking forward to welcoming you all. For update information visit Art of Living Foundation webpage
PUBLIC EVENTS:
Location: Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (UCC)
Velika Zhytomyrska 33 ( where Sanskriti Indian Food Festival was held)
May 3rd
19h30 Satsang with Sri Sri. (UCC)
Art of Living members and ALL the members of the Indian community.
May 4th
11:00 - 13:00 – Health and Happiness Course. An introduction to health body, mind and spirit with Guruji.
18:30 - 20:30 - Public talk with Guruji. Location: UCC
Places where you can get tickets:
1.) On line http://ravishankar.com.ua/
2.) Shops / restaurants:
a) HIMALAYA RESTAURANT
www.himalaya.com.ua
Tel.: +38 (044) 270-54-37
Address: 23, Khreschatik, Kyiv
metro station - Khreshchatyk
Contact person: Yana -
b) NEW BOMBAY PALACE RESTAURANT
http://www.nbp-kiev.com/
Address: 33-a, Druzhbi Narodiv bulvar
Open: from 12:00 till 23:00
tel.: 285-9999, 285-8708, (093) 576-6069
the nearest metro station - Druzhbi Narodiv
Contact person: Girish
c,d) SILK WAY SHOPS (METROGRAD)
Address: underground between Lva Tolstogo metro station and Bessarabian Square
one shop in the furniture section and another in the souvenir section
Also, at below ticket office locations:
http://karabas.com/
http://karabas.com/ru/kiev/-verkhnee-menyu-kontakty/ - map of all cash-desks
NOTE: Next Art of Living Course In KIEV ( NOT with Guruji) May 5th to 8th.
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From: Christoph Koellner <c.koellner@artofliving.de>
Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 1:35 PM
Subject: 7th - 10th June 2012 - - Meet Berlin! Meet Your-Self! - - - DSN - Course
7th - 10th June 2012
Meet Berlin! Meet Your-Self!
DSN - Course:
"Every King was once a crying Baby &
. . .Every Building was once a Map. . .
. . . . Its not important where U r today. . .
. . . . . . But where U'll reach tomorrow.". . .
. . . . . . . .Shape ur future thru a Transformational D.S.N.
Flyer here: scribd.com/doc/91753055/Dsn-Flyer-Pq
The DSN in Berlin will be conducted by our brilliant and vibrant
Italian teacher and Teachers Trainer Jaya Sperenza.
She is the only one DSN teacher from Europe.
REGISTER - N O W ! ! !
Contact:
Art of Living Yoga Oase Berlin
Potsdamer Str. 98 | 10785 Berlin
Martin Schmid:
berlin@artolfving.de | 030-257 98 088
Date: 7th - 10th June 2012
Early bird discount:
till 1st May: 295 € / including meals
till 15th May: 320 € / including meals
after 15th May: 340 € / including meals
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From: Christoph Koellner <c.koellner@artofliving.de>
Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 1:25 PM
Subject: Flying Guitars in Berlin
26th - 28th May 2012
Here you find the flyer: scribd.com/doc/91752751/Guitar-Flyer
For all Friends of Music
A Workshop for You in Berlin
What we do:
• Improve your Guitar skills; from beginner to expert
• Learning / sharing new Bhajans
• Understanding the meaning of different Bhajans
Program:
26th May: 10 a.m. Arrival
27th & 28th May: The Workshop
The workshop ends on 28th May at 3 p.m.
With Marcel Verbay -
Who doesn´t know our famous and beloved AoL teacher and celestial artist Marcel Verbay?!
As a gitarre teacher with years of experience he developed a training methode which he will share with you!
Experts will be amazed and beginners will learn to play Bhajans in only one weekend!
Special Guests:
Christoph Glaser, Krishi Köllner
Contact:
Art of Living Yoga Oase
Potsdamer Straße 98 | 10789 Berlin • Tel.: +49 3025798088
berlin@artofliving.de • www.artofliving.org
Price:
180 € Workshop including meals.
Early bird discount:
till 30th April: only 120 € | till 15th May: only 150 €
Accommodation:
15 € / day in a group room with a sleeping bag.
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From: Amit Vyaghrambare <amit_vya@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 6:00 AM
Subject: AOL course's at Mile Stone School Junwani Road Bhilai Chhattisgarh
Series of AOL course's at Mile Stone School Junwani Road Bhilai from 1 to 5 may 2012
Part-1 5.30 to 8.30 am (Age Group 18 +)
Art Excel 9.00 am to 12.00 pm (Age Group 8 to 13)
YES 5.00 to 8.00 pm (Age Group 14 to 17)
Contact +919826189903
Regards
Amit Vyaghrambare
H.No.-654 Ward No.-16
Sindhiya Nagar
Near Student Lodge
Durg Chhattisgarh
Pin-491001 India
+919826189903
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From: Mahesh <maheshkarathol@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 8:47 AM
Subject: D.S.N AT TOKYO THIS WEEK
A.O.L - Japan PROUDLY ANNOUNCES D.S.N with ANAND RAJENDRAN ji
"When it Rains MOST birds fly down to find shelter. . .
. . but Eagles fly high up d Clouds & avoid Rain. . .
. . . Problems r common bt attitude of facing it makes d difference. . .
. . . . Challenge the changes thru an Empowering D.S.N with
. . . . .World Renowned International Teacher Anandji
. . . . . . APR 27 to 30, 2012. . .DSN@CENTRAL TOKYO, JAPAN
Email: info-tokyo@artoflivingjapan.org
Phone: 81-7050718127,81-7054680852,81-8040243229
Jai Gurudev
Art of Living Japan
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From: Konstantin Dragov <kvdaol@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Subject: Guruji in Bulgaria
There are only 20 days left till Guruji's second visit in Bulgaria.
We are so glad to have received more than 250 registrations from all over the world - Azerbaijan, Serbia, Macedonia, Norway, France, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Romania, Germany, UK, Poland, Turkey, Austria, Abu Dhabi. Plus, 500 people from Bulgaria... However, we still have 50 places available.
For sure it is such a blessing that Guruji will meet so many people from all over Europe.
We are so happy to announce that early bird registrations with discount prices will be open one more week - until May 2nd. After that prices will increase with 15%.
Course registrations will be open until May 13th, not May 6th.
This is a great opportunity for all of you who didn't have the chance to register until now.
As you all know the public event with Guruji will be on May 16th, instead of May 21st. This gives the opportunity of the Part 3 course participants to spend 5 days with Guruji, instead of two.
Register now and don't miss the opportunity to witness the next World Guiness Record with Guruji's presence and then spend 5 days with full celebration, meditations and silence.
Send e-mail on: reg@artofliving.bg or contact: +359 899 86 15 88.
Event start: May 16th at 7 p.m.
Course start: May 16th, right after the event finishes
Course end: May 20th, around 2 p.m.
Don't miss this opportunity!
We are looking forward to your e-mals!
With love,
Art of Living Bulgaria Team
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Sarah Alsbey
The Art of Living Foundation
+359 899 86 15 88
skype: sarah_alsbey
sarah.alsbey@artofliving.bg
www.artofliving.bg
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From: Unmesh Masurkar <unmesh.jgd@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 3:21 AM
Subject: Blessing Course.
http://www.artofliving.org/blessing-course
What is the Blessing Course?
"The Blessings Course made me realize how sacred life is, how sacred every breath you take is, and how beautiful it is to belong to this incredible family of the Art of Living." The Blessings Course offers an experience of abundance, contentment, and fulfillment. These qualities are natural to all of us; through unique processes and guided meditations, the course brings them to the forefront of our experience. Fulfillment is a beautiful quality of consciousness. It gives one the ability to bless and be an instrument of healing. A blessing is always given to others, not for oneself. Being able to bless is a complete expression of a caring and sharing attitude, of being available to serve and bring peace and harmony to those who seek your help. The blessings that you offer can change a person's life. Many people have reported miraculous experiences.
Blessing course with Rishi Vidyadharji from 18 to 20th June, prerequisite :Two Advanced Courses.
Venue: Mulund, Mumbai, India.
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In the presence of the Guru:
1.Knowledge flourishes.
2.Sorrow & lack diminishes.
3.Without any reason, joy wells up.
4.Abundance dawns.
5.All talents manifest.
-Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
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From: Seema <kaur.seema@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 1:17 AM
subject: Spread The Word.....Part II in Bangalore Ashram In Presence of Guruji
Jai Gurudev ,
This Summer His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji will be in Bangalore Ashram.
We take pleasure in informing you that we from Mumbai are organising a weekend Part II course in ashram Just for U:) in presence of "Guruji"
Only 15 seats left........
Date- 31st May to 3rd June,2012
Reporting on 30th May. Check Out on 3rd June Even or 4th Morn .
Time - 4 full days
Venue- Bangalore Ashram
Donation- 3700/-
Call- 9820895629 / 9821242184
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From: Sundar <sundarjgd@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 1:37 PM
Subject: Art of Living Part II Course in UK with Dinesh
We are blessed that Bawa & Dinesh are going to be in UK to teach courses. Everybody around the world are welcome to join the courses. The first course we are going to do is Part II course in London.
Make use of the Early Bird Offer. We are extending it for just one more week as Dinesh is taking the course and this give allow more people to register the course.
In our busy lives wearing several hats - at once can be quite demanding! As we take time to rest the body through sleep its important to recharge the battery at the level of the mind .....silence is a retreat for the mind that we seldom take - Art of Living has a very special program called Art of silence that allows the mind to take that rest, building on the Art of breathing program and the sudershan kriya this course delves into a deeper level - and its going to be held in North London over May Bank holiday.
The Art of Living Part II Course provides optimal conditions for going deep within, quieting our mental chatter and experiencing deep rest and inner peace. The practise of silence, of consciously withdrawing our energy and attention from outer distractions has been used in different traditions throughout time as a pathway to physical, mental and spiritual renewal. By participating in various course processes specifically designed to give us a break from our usually active minds, we experience an extraordinary sense of peace and renewed energy that we carry home with us.
The course features:
Rejuvenating yoga
Two to three days of guided silence
Unique guided meditations designed by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Advanced breathing techniques which can also be practised at home after the course
Advanced insight on the laws governing our mind and emotions
Prerequisite :The Art Of Living Part I Course (Art of Breathing)
Date: May 4th-7th (Friday, Saturday ,Sunday 7am - 9pm and Monday 7am to 4pm)
Where: Mercure Hotel, A41 Bypass Watford, Watford, WD25 8JH
Course donation : EARLY BIRD offer of £290 ends April 29nd(including food), thereafter £345
(It does not include the accommodation. Book your accommodation directly with the hotel.)
Registration Link: http://artoflivinglondon.org/ePayments/home.php?id=112
Contact: Sundar 07788422803/sundarjgd@gmail.com
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From: Vinay Girotra <girotrav@shriamba.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Subject: Secrets of Meditation - Sri Sri
Meditation is the journey from sound to silence, from movement to stillness, from a limited identity to unlimited space.
Last night, I said that there are five ways through which meditation happens. Let us recapitulate.
The first is by physical manipulation. Yoga, Tai-Chi, all these come under that. By stretching and contracting the body, the mind experiences a state of awareness that you can call meditation.The second is through breathing exercises and pranayama, the mind becomes quiet and still.The third is through any of the five senses and sensory objects; one can experience a state of no-mindedness, no thoughts, calmness, serenity and inner beauty.
If you observe a child, a baby enjoying a lollypop or a toffee, you can see how the child is engrossed totally in enjoying that piece of candy. You ask the baby, 'What is your name?' It won't answer. They are fully into it. Being 100% engrossed in a particular sensory object brings you to a state of meditation.
On a free day, just lie down and keep looking at the sky, a moment comes when the mind becomes still, there are no thoughts and you don't know where you are, but you know you are. An experience of the center everywhere and circumference nowhere. Limitless awareness can happen through just watching an empty space, because our mind is also space; consciousness is a space.
You listen to music and then a moment comes when you are completely engrossed in the music and you snap out of it. You no longer hear the music, but you know you are and yet you have no boundaries. In the language of Yoga, it is called Laya Yoga, which means dissolving in it. That leads you to meditation.
Any wonderment or astonishment also leads you to that state. Whenever a 'Wow!' arises in you, there is no mind, there are no thoughts, but you just are.
Sense of touch, smell, taste, sight and sound can all lead you into meditation, provided you do it in the right way. It needs a certain skill to experience that.Emotions can lead you to a state of meditation; both positive and negative emotions, not only positive. A state of shock can also take you into meditation. Again, it is a little risky.
You know, when you feel utterly hopeless, you say, 'I give up!' When you are very angry, what do you say? 'I give up!' It means, 'This is it. I can't take it anymore.'
During those moments, if you don't slip into frustration or depression or violence, you will find that there is a moment where it snaps and there is no mindedness. So, whether it is positive emotions or negative emotions, like fear, the mind stands still, it stops. It can lead you into that spot.The next is intellectual stimulation, through knowledge, through awareness you can go into meditation. This is called Jnana Yoga.
If you have been into a space museum, you are in a different state of consciousness when you come out of the museum. There is a different context, because you have seen yourself in the context of the universe. Who are you? What are you? Where are you? How are you in reference to the unfathomable, infinite universe?
If you have studied Quantum physics, you start to see that everything is just atoms, just a wave function, just energy. If you really listen to Quantum physics and then you study Vedanta or the Art of Meditation or Yoga, you will find striking similarities. You will find that the same language is being spoken.
Adi Shankara said, 'All that you see doesn't exist'.
One of the top scientists of our times, Dr. Hans-Peter Durr said, 'I studied matter for the last 35 years, only to find out that it does not exist! I have been studying something that does not exist'. So, through knowledge also you can experience a state of meditation.I won't go into the benefits of meditation. You can go to google and find out. There are greater minds that have done a lot of research on meditation and have put it there – what are all the benefits of meditation. Any meditation has some benefits. But the secrets of meditation, that is what we are interested in. We are inquisitive about this – what are the secrets?!There is a difference in the Orient and in the occident when it comes to secrets. In the occident, anything that is shameful is kept a secret. In the Orient anything that is sacred is kept a secret. I find a startling difference between the two.
If you say something is very secret, it must be very sacred. That is the attitude in the orient. In the orient, a shameful act is never kept a secret, it is always confessed. There is nothing to hide there. But what is to be secret is one's mantra – a sound which is kept very secret in the mind.
Why is it kept secret? It is said that mantras are like seeds and seeds sprout in secrecy. You put the seed under the ground and cover it with mud and then the seed sprouts and becomes a tree. Of course the sprouts you eat are different. The ancient concept of mantra is a sound which is kept very secret in you grows from inside; means it resonates inside you. Anything that you keep to yourself as a secret does not leave you but it takes you deeper and deeper to the subconscious layers. That is one of the reasons for confession also.
Why do you confess and say something out? This is so that it does not go deep into your consciousness. A mistake or sin that you did, once you confess, it just goes out. It no longer goes in and bothers you. But the mantra; a sound which has been given, and that too by one who is deep into meditation, one who has mastered it, helps you go deeper. The sound (mantra) is given to another person, a student saying, 'Keep it to yourself, it is your personal mantra, and let it grow.'
Here the meaning of the sound is not important, just the vibration is important. Understanding the meaning is superficial compared to the vibrational aspect of any sound.
It could be the same sound which everybody knows.In olden days they used to do four days of celebration to give a mantra. They would call all the relatives and friends when the child was going to be initiated. They would bring horses and put the child on the back of the horse and have a procession.
This was the ancient way of doing it.
Spiritual journey is considered very sacred, very personal and yet a matter of pride. You are getting a secret sound and that is a big pride because it is sacred.Meditation happens in transition. Actually meditation happens, you can't do it. You can only create a congenial atmosphere for it to happen.Somewhere in the teenage the mind starts drifting. It doesn't happen before teenage. Before the hormones become active in our body it does not happen. A child's mind is always focused on something and it sticks there. But as the hormones in our body starts functioning more and more, the mind starts swinging and wavering, and that focused attention becomes less and less.
In earlier days, before this happened, before someone gets into their teenage, they used to train him or her in yoga and meditation. So all through the teenage when the mind is swinging and going here and there, already a youth is trained how to handle the mind. It is a very good age to start, at eight or nine years old. Just before the hormonal changes start appearing is the right time to initiate one into meditation, yoga and all the martial arts. Body is ready and is flexible and mind is ready.
This is most ideal, but any time is good to start meditation, any age is okay. But the most ideal is to start at eight or nine years old.
Today, even eight and nine years old kids have such a wavering mind. So many things influence the child. Like food has an influence on the mind, environment has an influence, lifestyle has an influence. So many things have an influence. But all those influences are minor.Let us understand, meditation is uplifting the energy and spreading it out. Uplifting the mind and spreading it all out. Sound does this to meditation. Sound uplifts you and sound can also shrink your consciousness. How? Okay I will give you an example, whenever you experience pain, what is the sound that comes out of you? You say, 'Ha'.
This is all over the world, from Mongolia to Tierra Del Fuego. You go anywhere and ask any kid or anybody, what does one say when they experience some pain, they say, 'Ha'. Nobody says, 'Ho', when pain happens.
The sound 'Ho' comes when there is astonishment.
Now when you say, 'Ha', where is the prana? You will see it is on the lower portion of the body.
Now when you say, 'Ho', the prana is in the middle portion of the body, the thorax region. This is when there is surprise or astonishment; 'Ho! I didn't know.'
We say, 'Wah!' This is when there is even more astonishment. Then the prana is high in the throat and upper region. The life force is higher.
And then when you laugh, what is the sound that comes out? 'He he he he.' There is a 'He' sound in every genuine laughter.
When you say, 'He', what is happening? A sense of genuine expansion happens. See whenever you have been happy, that happiness has been associated with a sense of expansion. And whenever you have felt miserable, that has been associated with a sense of shrinking or contraction. There is something in you which expands when you are happy and contracts when you are unhappy. But we never pay attention to what is contracting and expanding. We are only keeping our attention outside.
We see the reason outside, but that is really not the reason. We have not paid attention to the reason. There is something inside that is expanding and that is contracting.One of the sages of the past, Gaudapadacharya, he has said, 'There is something in you that is expanding that is worth knowing.'
Even a glimpse of this consciousness, this energy inside you, can make the smile on your face so strong that nothing whatsoever can take it away from you. Nobody can make you miserable; nobody can take away the joy from your life. Life assumes another dimension suddenly; just a glimpse of this, an idea about that something inside us that is expanding. So this expansion is always connected with laughter, joy and the sound 'He'.If there is a 'Ha' in one's laughter, that is a villain's laughter.
'Ha ha ha ha! See I told you. You fell because you didn't listen to me. Look what happened!'
Just by listening to the laughter you can find out what type of laughter it is. Whether it is sarcastic, it is teasing or it is out of arrogance or anger.
Even angry people laugh but it is a different kind of laughter. The sound is different. A genuine child like laughter has a 'He' in it.So, today we are going to meditate using two sounds. We are going to say 'Ho' six times with full force and energy. And then the seventh time we are going to say 'He'. We have seven energy centers in our body corresponding to the endocrine system. Again these are sacred centers.
Don't confuse this to be a mantra meditation, no! This is a guided meditation. Guided meditation is good to give you a glimpse of meditation. When you want to do it on your own, it is better you take a mantra meditation – Sahaj Samadhi. Of course sometimes you can put on a CD and just sit and do guided meditation also. Time to time, but not every day; mantra meditation you can do every day and anywhere. Sit and take your mantra, let go and be with it.Okay! Ready?! So buckle up.Sit comfortably, spine erect and body relaxed.
You know, sometimes people sit with their body so stiff for meditation. The whole time they will be so body conscious and what comes out of them is only anger later on because they put so much effort, and that effort and stiffness doesn't really bring in that meditative quality.
If you have meditated, you should feel light like a flower, where your inside feels so soft, beautiful, delicate, delicious and comfortable. But if you feel uptight, angry and upset inside then mediation has not happened. Now don't sit and think, 'Oh I have to feel very soft and gentle, and whatever Guruji said. This has to happen.' It is not going to happen because the anxiety itself will be a block for that to happen. That is why I said it is a very delicate situation. You cannot expect things to happen, you simply have to be. Just be!Experiences come, they change and they go. Everyday there will be different experiences, never mind, just the procedure needs to be correct. Procedure is what, not being uptight and at the same time not being loose in the body. If you start with your body being loose then it doesn't work. If you start with lying down on your coach with your legs up, thinking you are meditating, you are fooling yourself. It is not going to work. It is not like the way you watch television, with a bag of potato chips. 'Oh, by eating also you can get into meditation. Guruji has said it', no! Your spine erect but body relaxed, your shoulders relaxed, you start like that. Not stiff but your shoulders are relaxed and head is straight. Then you close our eyes and let go.
During meditation if the head goes down, it is okay. Your head may go down or go to the side, whatever position it takes is fine. But you don't start with that.
The best example is how a coat hangs on a hanger. Like that the body is hanging, just the spine is erect.(Guruji guides the audience into meditation)Q: Why is it that 10 minutes of meditation gives me more energy than 8 or 10 hours of sleep?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: That is how it is.
Meditation gives you a different kind of energy. Food gives you a different kind of energy. Sleep gives you a different kind of energy. Exercise gives you a different kind of energy. Knowledge gives you a different kind of energy, and meditation definitely tops them all. Q: When we sit for meditation, do we necessarily experience a moment of transcendence and peace for a few minutes in every meditation?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: There are no criteria I tell you. It can happen anywhere, anytime, or it may not even happen.
If you have eaten the wrong food or you feel very agitated then sometimes it may not happen. But never mind, sitting for meditation is important. Even if you sit for twenty minutes or half an hour, just sit then definitely you will find it is better than not sitting at all.
See, when you are happy anyways you can easily meditate. It is when you are agitated, that is when you cannot meditate, and that is when it is more needed for you to calm down. That is when you have the resistance not to do it. Q: Sometimes my transition from meditation to work is really hard to adjust to. At times I get agitated and I react and regret later. Please guide me for a smooth transition from meditation to activity.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: A little bit of yoga, pranayama, exercise and some singing and chanting, all these will help bridge that gap and will bring inner peace and external activity. Q: I have heard that in the long run meditation has an effect on the body and even on the composition of our DNA.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Of course, mind has an impact on the body.
Again, search using Google and find. There are many scientific researches that are there on how meditation affects the mind and body.Q: Guruji, you have said that prayer is speaking to God and meditation is listening to God. What can I do to hear the answers to questions and prayers in meditation?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Just relax! If you are keeping an intention or desire, or holding on to it, you cannot meditate. Only if you drop it you can go into meditation. Let go of all intentions or prayers.
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Topics
1. Guruji's Birthday Special Advance Course from 10-13 May, 2012 at Triveni
Ashram.
2. Sri Sri's Birthday Celebration update / Célébrations à l'occasion de
l'anniversaire de Sri Sri
3. Mega Part 2 course in Chennai in May
4. Advance Course at Vasad Ashram : Sharing my Experience
5. The North Caucasus of Russia
6. 13 May : GURUJI's BIRTHDAY SPECIAL SATSANG IN PUNE WITH GAYATRI JI !
7. DSN @ KUZHITHURAI & KOVILPATTI , TAMILNADU
8. Translation seva
9. July Art of Silence (Part 3) in the presence of Sri Sri and Puja courses
with Bhanu Didi in Bad Antogast
10. Register Now Colors of Joy with Guruji in Bangalore Ashram - May 31 to
Jun 3, 2012
11. Part 2 advance meditation course at adayar
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From: Anuja Gaitonde <anujajgd@gmail.com>
Date: April 30, 2012 11:14:56 PM GMT+05:30
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: Guruji's Birthday Special Advance Course from 10-13 May, 2012 at
Triveni Ashram.
It's that time of the year we've all been waiting for!
Let's celebrate the silence within in the quiet retreat of the serene
environs of Triveni Ashram, with a "Guruji's Birthday Special" AMC with
international teacher Hassan Tafti ( rumoured to be the youngest Advanced
course teacher in the world), who delivers Knowledge in his inimitable way
that makes you feel one with Divinity.
The river, the trees, the open space, and the blessed countryside of the
ashram are all waiting to embrace you!
Details are as under:
Dates: 10-13 May, 2012
Reporting: by 8.00 pm on 9th May, 2012
Venue: Triveni Ashram, Markal, near Pune.
Prerequisite for the course: Part 1 or YES+ Donation amount: Rs.3500/- This
is a full-day residential course.
Transport to Triveni ashram and back will be provided at nominal charge to
and fro.
Contact: Anuja 9545669933
Hurry up and register now!
Looking forward to seeing you at the course!
************************
From: International Art of Living Centre <artdevivre@artofliving.org>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 9:25 PM
Subject: Sri Sri's Birthday Celebration update / Célébrations à l'occasion
de l'anniversaire de Sri Sri
Together We Celebrate
Sri Sri's Birthday Celebration update
We are honored to host Sri Sri's Birthday Celebrations on May 13th at the
Canadian International Art of Living Centre.
We are very excited to welcome everyone for Guruji's Birthday.
The day starts at 10:00 am with a Ayushya Yagna. (Ayushya Yagna is performed
on a person's birthday.) This Yagna is performed to pray for long, healthy
life of Guruji. This will be followed by a guided meditation. Lunch will be
served to everyone at Noon. At 2:00 pm there will be grand celebrations with
live performances by Quebcois musicians, Brazilian musicians and dancers,
and classical Indian dance. Satsang will follow at 4:00 pm and the day will
end at 6 pm with a fresh home-cooked feast.
To honor this day, we will be donating new clothing to local youth
charities. We invite you to bring one new piece of clothing for donation. If
you wish, you may gift wrap it nicely and put your name on it.
People from many countries all around the world will be coming for Guruji's
Birthday. We encourage everyone to dress in your country's traditional
attire on His Birthday so we all can see and rejoice in the diversity of Art
of Living.
Together we will celebrate as a one-world family.
For registration and information:
Web: www.artofliving.ca/may2012
Email: may2012.info@artofliving.ca
Phone: 1-819-532-3328 .
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From: Ram Kumar <rkiyer2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Subject: Mega Part 2 course in Chennai in May
For the benefit of devotees who are not able to go to Bangalore Ashram,
Gurudev has guided us to have Mega Part 2 courses in Chennai. Across
Chennai after Yogathan, the energy level has gone up and there is lot of
improvement in participation in the Mega Part 1 course. There are four
venues selected for the Part 2 course.
1. KK NAGAR
2. ADYAR
3. ANNANAGAR
4. R.A.PURAM
Course 1
Dates: 3 - 6 May
Reporting Time: 3rd May (5:30 pm); 4 - 6 May (6 am - 9 pm)
Venue: Kumara Raja Muthiah School, off 4th main road Gandhi Nagar, Adyar,
Chennai
Contribution: Rs. 3000/- inclusive of food
Contact: 24912259 / 24918430 / 9840025751 / 9840461040 / 9840126956
Course 2
Dates: 3 - 6 May
Reporting Time: 3rd May (5:30 pm); 4 - 6 May (6 am - 9 pm)
Venue: Padma Seshadri School, Alagirisamy Salai, K.K. Nagar, Chennai
Contribution: Rs. 3000/- inclusive of food
Contact: Jayashree Dhanaraj - 9790983124 / Dhanaraj - 9840044978 / Vishnu -
9600087527 / Sanjay Rao - 9840024619 / Nandakumar - Ramavaram - 9841033572 /
Radha Gangadhar - Virugambakkam -9840793611 / Radha S.Krishnan - Ashok Nagar
- 9940026862
Course 3
Dates: 9 - 12 May
Reporting Time: 9th May (6 pm); 10 - 12 May (6 am - 9 pm)
Venue: Chettinad Harishree Vidyalayam School, No 20 Srinivasa Avenue Road
(Near Mandaveli BSNL Office), Mandaveli, Chennai - 28
Contribution: Rs. 3000/- inclusive of food
Contact: 9841429047 / 9444908800 / 9884038331 / 9444544199
Course 4
Dates: 9 - 12 May
Reporting Time: 9th May (5:30 pm); 10 - 12 May (6 am - 9 pm)
Venue: Newry Towers (Sonex towers) 12th Main Road (near Hot Chips and Anna
nagar Adyar Ananda Bhavan) Anna Nagar, Chennai
Contribution: Rs. 3000/- inclusive of food
Contact: 9962534103 - Anna Nagar / 9884118090 - Anna Nagar / 9444402328 -
Anna Nagar / 9840868192 - Perambur / 9566168720 - Perambur / 9884016461 -
Villivakkam / 9444000006 - Madhavaram / 9840899963 - ICF / 9381010898 -
Aminjikarai, Arumbakkam / 9940668323 - Pallikaranai, Velachery,
Sholinganallur
The Part 2 Course is popularly termed as a vacation for mind, body, and
spirit! Many times when we go on vacation we return feeling exhausted and in
need of another vacation to recover from the first one! Give yourself the
opportunity to truly rejuvenate at least one week out of each year - take an
Art of Living Part 2 course. Part 2 courses are a vacation in the truest
sense of the word - they offer a chance to dive deep into rest, relaxation,
and rejuvenation.
Frequently offered as in-residence courses in retreat-like natural settings,
Part 2 courses build upon the information already learned in the Art of
Living Course.
One of the powerful processes you will experience on a Part 2 course is
keeping Silence... The practice of silence has been known throughout the
ages, in many different traditions and cultures, as a great tool for
enhancing self-discovery. Maintaining silence, even for just a few days, can
have remarkable effects on the system, reviving energy and enthusiasm and
providing deep rest for the mind and body.
The Art of Living Part 2 Course gives you the chance to Refresh, Recharge,
Renew... Return to your activities with renewed energy, greater clarity and
peace of mind.
They are designed to put the smile back on your face!
Jai Gurudev
Art of Living Chennai Volunteers
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From: Dr M Lavanya <lmrjgd@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 6:51 AM
Subject: Advance Course at Vasad Ashram : Sharing my Experience
Vasad Ashram is small and cute. There is a river that flows by - the
Mahisagar. At this time of the year, it was absolutely still. There is a
cowshed with beautiful "Gir" cows with sloping ears. The old meditation hall
- thatched roof and all - is by the river. The new hall is huge, also
beautiful and full air-conditioned. So one can meditate happily in the 45 or
more degree summer heat !
And that's what i just did ... meditated long, deep and wonderful
hollow-and-empty meditations for the weekend advance course. Start of
meditation and i would be out like a light only to surface with Guruji's
chants at the end. What a wondeful holiday ! With all the rooms
air-conditioned too, the stay there was truly a marvellous rest.
The super Gujju food and hospitality a bonus.
Peacocks and monkeys - langurs, i think - abound at the ashram. Six am is
already long since dawn .. but you can still catch the remnants of the cool
before the heat of the day. The myriad birds and insects are also still
flitting around before they disappear with the onset of the heat.
Rishi Vidhyadharji's knowledge bytes between meditations and at satsang,
along with high voltage satsangs made the experience truly memorable.
There's an advance course at Vasad Ashram every weekend i hear. And a Guruji
birthday special with Rishi Vidhyadharji from the 11th - 16th.
Are you still waiting ? !
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From: tsuprunova@mail.ru <tsuprunova@mail.ru>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 6:48 AM
Subject: The North Caucasus of Russia.
The North Caucasus of Russia - is one of the places of pain of humanity.
The situation is quite complicated.
Four years ago, coming here, I spent the first "Art of Living" course in
the city of Makhachkala. Now the "Art of Living" programs are introduced at
the Governmental level in several republics of the Northern Caucasus: in
Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria.
The purpose of my trip – is a discussion of future prospects for
conducting "Art of Living" courses in the North Caucasus.
The first meeting was held with the Minister of Home Affairs of Dagestan
A.M. Magomedov. Over the past 2 years "Art of Living" courses were conducted
for 1600 military men and policemen. In a warm, friendly atmosphere we have
reached an agreement on the courses with cadets. Only with last month, we've
received 5 letters of thanks from the Russian Ministry of Home Affairs in
the Republic of Dagestan. The Minister thanked for the work and expressed
readiness for further cooperation.
There was a meeting with the Minister of Education and Science, M.Z.
Azizov. Over the last year "Art of Living" courses have done 800 students
(totally 7000 have done). Now the special attention is paid for training
with the youth.
Furthermore, there was meeting with the Minister of Labor and Social
Development I.I. Efendiev and Head of the Public Chamber, G.M. Gamzatov.
From all parts of Russia teachers come for "Art of Living" for aid in the
North Caucasus. The teams work together and responsibly. Coordinator of the
North Caucasus is Anisa Akhmedova.
Guruji's Grace helps in all matters and endeavors!!!
WE DO THIS TOGETHER!!!
We have pictures and letters of thanks from the Russian Interior
Ministry and the Ministry of Education of the North Caucasus.
Jai Gurudev!!!
Tatiana Suprunova
Russian AOL President
**********************************
From: Shridhar Damodaran <shridhar.sevajoy@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 3:28 AM
Subject: 13 May : GURUJI's BIRTHDAY SPECIAL SATSANG IN PUNE WITH GAYATRI JI
!
13 May : 'GURUJI's BIRTHDAY' SPECIAL SATSANG IN PUNE WITH GAYATRI JI !
All are heartily invited for a special Satsang with Gayatri ji on 13th May
to celebrate our Poojya Gurudev's Birthday !
Date : 13 th May, 2012
Venue : Peru Gate Bhave High School Grounds, Opposite Hathi Ganapati,
Sadashiv Peth, Pune (the venue is in Durvankur restaurant lane, off Tilak
Road & near Peru Gate Police chowky) Time : 6.30 pm. to 9.30 pm.
Guru Puja will start at 6.30 pm, followed by Satsang.
There will also be a special meditation in Poojya Guruji's voice, which is
sent from Bangalore Ashram specially for this occasion.
'Meditate India' will also be launched !
Do be there !
Pass the message to all !
All are invited, there is no donation pass, etc to attend !
Regards,
VVKI Pune.
020 64002463.
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From: Tamilnadu Aol Events <tnevents@vvki.net>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 1:16 AM
Subject: DSN @ KUZHITHURAI & KOVILPATTI , TAMILNADU
Break Your Barrier & Know Your Power
Dont Say No.....Do Something Now
Dhivya Samaj Nirman - DSN with Manikandanji
Place : Kuzhithurai
Venue : MIDS Centre, Kaluvanthittai, Kuzhithurai Date : May 3 - 6 Contact :
94871 87805, 94439 93325, 94431 60426
Place : Kovilpatti
Venue : Chamber of Commerce, Ashok Nagar, Kathiresan Temple Road
Date : May 17 - 20
Contact : 94432 05043. 9443232241, 9443452810
Lets Create Divine Society .....
with Regards
TamilNadu Events
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From: Ram Kumar <rkiyer2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 4:02 AM
Subject: Translation seva
Jai guru dev Dearones,
Anyone who is interested in doing Seva (in English to Hindi & Hindi to
English content translation) for Rishimukh Magazine may kindly contact
editor@artoflivingmagazine.com
Share an Art of Living Seva opportunity, with us at
helpdesk@artoflivinguniverse.org, and we will share it with everyone. Jai
Gurudev!
******************************
From: Art of Living European Center <info@artofliving.de>
Date: Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Subject: July Art of Silence (Part 3) in the presence of Sri Sri and Puja
courses with Bhanu Didi in Bad Antogast
July Art of Silence (Part 3) in the presence of Sri Sri and Puja courses
with Bhanu Didi in Bad Antogast
Wonderful news this July! Sri Sri will spend almost two weeks in Bad
Antogast in July. So you can enjoy Art of Silence Courses with meditations,
mind blowing satsangs and phenomenal knowledge given directly by Sri Sri.
All in the beauty of the Black Forest - a perfect summer treat for body,
mind and spirit.
Here are the dates:
• July 6th (7 pm) – July 12th (1 pm) - Art of Silence (Part 3) course in the
presence of Sri Sri
• July 12th (7 pm) – July 18th (1 pm) - Art of Silence (Part 3) course in
the presence of Sri Sri
Kindly note there will also be long awaited Puja courses taught by Bhanu
Didi after the Art of Silence Courses:
• Puja Course Phase 1 – July 18th (3 pm) – July 23rd (1 pm)
• Puja Course Phase 2 – July 20th (7 pm) – July 22nd (6 pm)
Other courses organised during the presence of Sri Sri in Bad Antogast:
• ART Excel (8 – 13 years) and YES! (14 – 17 years) - from July 6th (7 p.m.)
to July 12th (1 p.m.) 2012 in Maisach (2 km away from Bad Antogast)
• YES Plus Holidays - from July 6th (7 p.m.) to July 12th (1 p.m.) 2012 in
Maisach (2 km away from Bad Antogast)
• Art of Breathing – from July 13th (3 p.m.) to July 15th (5 p.m.)
• Meditation Course – from July 13th (7 p.m.) to July 15th (5 p.m.)
For more info and the application forms please contact us at
info@artofliving.de or call 0049780497390.
We look forward to welcoming you back home :-)
Your Bad Antogast Team
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From: vani rao <vanirao@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 12:26 AM
Subject: Register Now Colors of Joy with Guruji in Bangalore Ashram - May 31
to Jun 3, 2012
Great News! Colors of Joy with Guruji in Bangalore Ashram - May 31 to Jun
3, 2012.
First time ever in Bangalore Ashram, a very special event with Guruji for
ART Excel, YES! and YES!2 participants, Colors of Joy from May 31 to Jun 3,
2012. Highlights of Colors of Joy with Guruji in Bangalore Ashram - May 31
to Jun 3, 2012 special sessions with Guruji and many more surprises waiting
for Angels.
This event not to be missed! Come and experience Colors of Joy with Guruji.
Reporting: May 30, 2012
Departure: Jun 4
Timing - Residential event in Ashram for 4 days (whole day)
Items to get while coming to ashram - a Water bottle, a note book and a
pen, a yoga mat or a bed sheet, a torch, loose clothes, toiletries
Donation Structure:
Donation structure for Colors of Joy
Sharing Yes 2
AE/Yes
Group Sharing 2800
2500
5+ 3300
2800
4 3500
3000
3 5000
4500
2 6000
5500
Special Sahaj Samadhi Meditation for YES!2 participants(who are 16+ yrs).
Register Now online at vvmvp.org.
Dear Teachers, send children for this event in more numbers and make this
event a great success.
Regards
Colors of Joy Team
aeyesadmin@vvki.net
09379806397
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From: Ram Kumar <rkiyer2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 5:11 AM
Subject: Part 2 advance meditation course at adayar
Come and complete your Art of Living Course experience!
We are very happy to announce the part-2 Art of Living Course ( advance
course)
in Gandhi Nagar, Adyar. The Advanced course allows one to go deep within,
quieting
our mental chatter – the mind, and experiencing deep rest and inner peace,
Enabling the
spontaneous integration of life with wisdom. Come, rest and rejuvenate the
mind and body
in the best way possible.
Any body who has completed the part-1 course or the basic course, even if
not regular with
Kriya is eligible for this. It is happening right at your door steps, here,
at Adyar.
Dates – May 3rd- 5-30 to 9 pm
May 4th, 5th and 6th- 6 am to 9 pm
( break fast , lunch and dinner shall be provided)
Contribution – Rs 3000
Venue- Kumara Raja Muthiah School, off 4th main road
Gandhi Nagar, Adyar.
Contact- 24912259, 24918430, 9840025751, 9840461040, 9840126956
Please call one of us and we shall come to you to register
Love
N.P.Krishnan
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Topics
1. Guruji's Birthday Special Advance Course from 10-13 May, 2012 at Triveni
Ashram.
2. Sri Sri's Birthday Celebration update / Célébrations à l'occasion de
l'anniversaire de Sri Sri
3. Mega Part 2 course in Chennai in May
4. Advance Course at Vasad Ashram : Sharing my Experience
5. The North Caucasus of Russia
6. 13 May : GURUJI's BIRTHDAY SPECIAL SATSANG IN PUNE WITH GAYATRI JI !
7. DSN @ KUZHITHURAI & KOVILPATTI , TAMILNADU
8. Translation seva
9. July Art of Silence (Part 3) in the presence of Sri Sri and Puja courses
with Bhanu Didi in Bad Antogast
10. Register Now Colors of Joy with Guruji in Bangalore Ashram - May 31 to
Jun 3, 2012
11. Part 2 advance meditation course at adayar
*************************
From: Anuja Gaitonde <anujajgd@gmail.com>
Date: April 30, 2012 11:14:56 PM GMT+05:30
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: Guruji's Birthday Special Advance Course from 10-13 May, 2012 at
Triveni Ashram.
It's that time of the year we've all been waiting for!
Let's celebrate the silence within in the quiet retreat of the serene
environs of Triveni Ashram, with a "Guruji's Birthday Special" AMC with
international teacher Hassan Tafti ( rumoured to be the youngest Advanced
course teacher in the world), who delivers Knowledge in his inimitable way
that makes you feel one with Divinity.
The river, the trees, the open space, and the blessed countryside of the
ashram are all waiting to embrace you!
Details are as under:
Dates: 10-13 May, 2012
Reporting: by 8.00 pm on 9th May, 2012
Venue: Triveni Ashram, Markal, near Pune.
Prerequisite for the course: Part 1 or YES+ Donation amount: Rs.3500/- This
is a full-day residential course.
Transport to Triveni ashram and back will be provided at nominal charge to
and fro.
Contact: Anuja 9545669933
Hurry up and register now!
Looking forward to seeing you at the course!
************************
From: International Art of Living Centre <artdevivre@artofliving.org>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 9:25 PM
Subject: Sri Sri's Birthday Celebration update / Célébrations à l'occasion
de l'anniversaire de Sri Sri
Together We Celebrate
Sri Sri's Birthday Celebration update
We are honored to host Sri Sri's Birthday Celebrations on May 13th at the
Canadian International Art of Living Centre.
We are very excited to welcome everyone for Guruji's Birthday.
The day starts at 10:00 am with a Ayushya Yagna. (Ayushya Yagna is performed
on a person's birthday.) This Yagna is performed to pray for long, healthy
life of Guruji. This will be followed by a guided meditation. Lunch will be
served to everyone at Noon. At 2:00 pm there will be grand celebrations with
live performances by Quebcois musicians, Brazilian musicians and dancers,
and classical Indian dance. Satsang will follow at 4:00 pm and the day will
end at 6 pm with a fresh home-cooked feast.
To honor this day, we will be donating new clothing to local youth
charities. We invite you to bring one new piece of clothing for donation. If
you wish, you may gift wrap it nicely and put your name on it.
People from many countries all around the world will be coming for Guruji's
Birthday. We encourage everyone to dress in your country's traditional
attire on His Birthday so we all can see and rejoice in the diversity of Art
of Living.
Together we will celebrate as a one-world family.
For registration and information:
Web: www.artofliving.ca/may2012
Email: may2012.info@artofliving.ca
Phone: 1-819-532-3328 .
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From: Ram Kumar <rkiyer2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Subject: Mega Part 2 course in Chennai in May
For the benefit of devotees who are not able to go to Bangalore Ashram,
Gurudev has guided us to have Mega Part 2 courses in Chennai. Across
Chennai after Yogathan, the energy level has gone up and there is lot of
improvement in participation in the Mega Part 1 course. There are four
venues selected for the Part 2 course.
1. KK NAGAR
2. ADYAR
3. ANNANAGAR
4. R.A.PURAM
Course 1
Dates: 3 - 6 May
Reporting Time: 3rd May (5:30 pm); 4 - 6 May (6 am - 9 pm)
Venue: Kumara Raja Muthiah School, off 4th main road Gandhi Nagar, Adyar,
Chennai
Contribution: Rs. 3000/- inclusive of food
Contact: 24912259 / 24918430 / 9840025751 / 9840461040 / 9840126956
Course 2
Dates: 3 - 6 May
Reporting Time: 3rd May (5:30 pm); 4 - 6 May (6 am - 9 pm)
Venue: Padma Seshadri School, Alagirisamy Salai, K.K. Nagar, Chennai
Contribution: Rs. 3000/- inclusive of food
Contact: Jayashree Dhanaraj - 9790983124 / Dhanaraj - 9840044978 / Vishnu -
9600087527 / Sanjay Rao - 9840024619 / Nandakumar - Ramavaram - 9841033572 /
Radha Gangadhar - Virugambakkam -9840793611 / Radha S.Krishnan - Ashok Nagar
- 9940026862
Course 3
Dates: 9 - 12 May
Reporting Time: 9th May (6 pm); 10 - 12 May (6 am - 9 pm)
Venue: Chettinad Harishree Vidyalayam School, No 20 Srinivasa Avenue Road
(Near Mandaveli BSNL Office), Mandaveli, Chennai - 28
Contribution: Rs. 3000/- inclusive of food
Contact: 9841429047 / 9444908800 / 9884038331 / 9444544199
Course 4
Dates: 9 - 12 May
Reporting Time: 9th May (5:30 pm); 10 - 12 May (6 am - 9 pm)
Venue: Newry Towers (Sonex towers) 12th Main Road (near Hot Chips and Anna
nagar Adyar Ananda Bhavan) Anna Nagar, Chennai
Contribution: Rs. 3000/- inclusive of food
Contact: 9962534103 - Anna Nagar / 9884118090 - Anna Nagar / 9444402328 -
Anna Nagar / 9840868192 - Perambur / 9566168720 - Perambur / 9884016461 -
Villivakkam / 9444000006 - Madhavaram / 9840899963 - ICF / 9381010898 -
Aminjikarai, Arumbakkam / 9940668323 - Pallikaranai, Velachery,
Sholinganallur
The Part 2 Course is popularly termed as a vacation for mind, body, and
spirit! Many times when we go on vacation we return feeling exhausted and in
need of another vacation to recover from the first one! Give yourself the
opportunity to truly rejuvenate at least one week out of each year - take an
Art of Living Part 2 course. Part 2 courses are a vacation in the truest
sense of the word - they offer a chance to dive deep into rest, relaxation,
and rejuvenation.
Frequently offered as in-residence courses in retreat-like natural settings,
Part 2 courses build upon the information already learned in the Art of
Living Course.
One of the powerful processes you will experience on a Part 2 course is
keeping Silence... The practice of silence has been known throughout the
ages, in many different traditions and cultures, as a great tool for
enhancing self-discovery. Maintaining silence, even for just a few days, can
have remarkable effects on the system, reviving energy and enthusiasm and
providing deep rest for the mind and body.
The Art of Living Part 2 Course gives you the chance to Refresh, Recharge,
Renew... Return to your activities with renewed energy, greater clarity and
peace of mind.
They are designed to put the smile back on your face!
Jai Gurudev
Art of Living Chennai Volunteers
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From: Dr M Lavanya <lmrjgd@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 6:51 AM
Subject: Advance Course at Vasad Ashram : Sharing my Experience
Vasad Ashram is small and cute. There is a river that flows by - the
Mahisagar. At this time of the year, it was absolutely still. There is a
cowshed with beautiful "Gir" cows with sloping ears. The old meditation hall
- thatched roof and all - is by the river. The new hall is huge, also
beautiful and full air-conditioned. So one can meditate happily in the 45 or
more degree summer heat !
And that's what i just did ... meditated long, deep and wonderful
hollow-and-empty meditations for the weekend advance course. Start of
meditation and i would be out like a light only to surface with Guruji's
chants at the end. What a wondeful holiday ! With all the rooms
air-conditioned too, the stay there was truly a marvellous rest.
The super Gujju food and hospitality a bonus.
Peacocks and monkeys - langurs, i think - abound at the ashram. Six am is
already long since dawn .. but you can still catch the remnants of the cool
before the heat of the day. The myriad birds and insects are also still
flitting around before they disappear with the onset of the heat.
Rishi Vidhyadharji's knowledge bytes between meditations and at satsang,
along with high voltage satsangs made the experience truly memorable.
There's an advance course at Vasad Ashram every weekend i hear. And a Guruji
birthday special with Rishi Vidhyadharji from the 11th - 16th.
Are you still waiting ? !
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From: tsuprunova@mail.ru <tsuprunova@mail.ru>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 6:48 AM
Subject: The North Caucasus of Russia.
The North Caucasus of Russia - is one of the places of pain of humanity.
The situation is quite complicated.
Four years ago, coming here, I spent the first "Art of Living" course in
the city of Makhachkala. Now the "Art of Living" programs are introduced at
the Governmental level in several republics of the Northern Caucasus: in
Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria.
The purpose of my trip – is a discussion of future prospects for
conducting "Art of Living" courses in the North Caucasus.
The first meeting was held with the Minister of Home Affairs of Dagestan
A.M. Magomedov. Over the past 2 years "Art of Living" courses were conducted
for 1600 military men and policemen. In a warm, friendly atmosphere we have
reached an agreement on the courses with cadets. Only with last month, we've
received 5 letters of thanks from the Russian Ministry of Home Affairs in
the Republic of Dagestan. The Minister thanked for the work and expressed
readiness for further cooperation.
There was a meeting with the Minister of Education and Science, M.Z.
Azizov. Over the last year "Art of Living" courses have done 800 students
(totally 7000 have done). Now the special attention is paid for training
with the youth.
Furthermore, there was meeting with the Minister of Labor and Social
Development I.I. Efendiev and Head of the Public Chamber, G.M. Gamzatov.
From all parts of Russia teachers come for "Art of Living" for aid in the
North Caucasus. The teams work together and responsibly. Coordinator of the
North Caucasus is Anisa Akhmedova.
Guruji's Grace helps in all matters and endeavors!!!
WE DO THIS TOGETHER!!!
We have pictures and letters of thanks from the Russian Interior
Ministry and the Ministry of Education of the North Caucasus.
Jai Gurudev!!!
Tatiana Suprunova
Russian AOL President
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From: Shridhar Damodaran <shridhar.sevajoy@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 3:28 AM
Subject: 13 May : GURUJI's BIRTHDAY SPECIAL SATSANG IN PUNE WITH GAYATRI JI
!
13 May : 'GURUJI's BIRTHDAY' SPECIAL SATSANG IN PUNE WITH GAYATRI JI !
All are heartily invited for a special Satsang with Gayatri ji on 13th May
to celebrate our Poojya Gurudev's Birthday !
Date : 13 th May, 2012
Venue : Peru Gate Bhave High School Grounds, Opposite Hathi Ganapati,
Sadashiv Peth, Pune (the venue is in Durvankur restaurant lane, off Tilak
Road & near Peru Gate Police chowky) Time : 6.30 pm. to 9.30 pm.
Guru Puja will start at 6.30 pm, followed by Satsang.
There will also be a special meditation in Poojya Guruji's voice, which is
sent from Bangalore Ashram specially for this occasion.
'Meditate India' will also be launched !
Do be there !
Pass the message to all !
All are invited, there is no donation pass, etc to attend !
Regards,
VVKI Pune.
020 64002463.
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From: Tamilnadu Aol Events <tnevents@vvki.net>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 1:16 AM
Subject: DSN @ KUZHITHURAI & KOVILPATTI , TAMILNADU
Break Your Barrier & Know Your Power
Dont Say No.....Do Something Now
Dhivya Samaj Nirman - DSN with Manikandanji
Place : Kuzhithurai
Venue : MIDS Centre, Kaluvanthittai, Kuzhithurai Date : May 3 - 6 Contact :
94871 87805, 94439 93325, 94431 60426
Place : Kovilpatti
Venue : Chamber of Commerce, Ashok Nagar, Kathiresan Temple Road
Date : May 17 - 20
Contact : 94432 05043. 9443232241, 9443452810
Lets Create Divine Society .....
with Regards
TamilNadu Events
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From: Ram Kumar <rkiyer2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 4:02 AM
Subject: Translation seva
Jai guru dev Dearones,
Anyone who is interested in doing Seva (in English to Hindi & Hindi to
English content translation) for Rishimukh Magazine may kindly contact
editor@artoflivingmagazine.com
Share an Art of Living Seva opportunity, with us at
helpdesk@artoflivinguniverse.org, and we will share it with everyone. Jai
Gurudev!
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From: Art of Living European Center <info@artofliving.de>
Date: Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Subject: July Art of Silence (Part 3) in the presence of Sri Sri and Puja
courses with Bhanu Didi in Bad Antogast
July Art of Silence (Part 3) in the presence of Sri Sri and Puja courses
with Bhanu Didi in Bad Antogast
Wonderful news this July! Sri Sri will spend almost two weeks in Bad
Antogast in July. So you can enjoy Art of Silence Courses with meditations,
mind blowing satsangs and phenomenal knowledge given directly by Sri Sri.
All in the beauty of the Black Forest - a perfect summer treat for body,
mind and spirit.
Here are the dates:
• July 6th (7 pm) – July 12th (1 pm) - Art of Silence (Part 3) course in the
presence of Sri Sri
• July 12th (7 pm) – July 18th (1 pm) - Art of Silence (Part 3) course in
the presence of Sri Sri
Kindly note there will also be long awaited Puja courses taught by Bhanu
Didi after the Art of Silence Courses:
• Puja Course Phase 1 – July 18th (3 pm) – July 23rd (1 pm)
• Puja Course Phase 2 – July 20th (7 pm) – July 22nd (6 pm)
Other courses organised during the presence of Sri Sri in Bad Antogast:
• ART Excel (8 – 13 years) and YES! (14 – 17 years) - from July 6th (7 p.m.)
to July 12th (1 p.m.) 2012 in Maisach (2 km away from Bad Antogast)
• YES Plus Holidays - from July 6th (7 p.m.) to July 12th (1 p.m.) 2012 in
Maisach (2 km away from Bad Antogast)
• Art of Breathing – from July 13th (3 p.m.) to July 15th (5 p.m.)
• Meditation Course – from July 13th (7 p.m.) to July 15th (5 p.m.)
For more info and the application forms please contact us at
info@artofliving.de or call 0049780497390.
We look forward to welcoming you back home :-)
Your Bad Antogast Team
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From: vani rao <vanirao@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 12:26 AM
Subject: Register Now Colors of Joy with Guruji in Bangalore Ashram - May 31
to Jun 3, 2012
Great News! Colors of Joy with Guruji in Bangalore Ashram - May 31 to Jun
3, 2012.
First time ever in Bangalore Ashram, a very special event with Guruji for
ART Excel, YES! and YES!2 participants, Colors of Joy from May 31 to Jun 3,
2012. Highlights of Colors of Joy with Guruji in Bangalore Ashram - May 31
to Jun 3, 2012 special sessions with Guruji and many more surprises waiting
for Angels.
This event not to be missed! Come and experience Colors of Joy with Guruji.
Reporting: May 30, 2012
Departure: Jun 4
Timing - Residential event in Ashram for 4 days (whole day)
Items to get while coming to ashram - a Water bottle, a note book and a
pen, a yoga mat or a bed sheet, a torch, loose clothes, toiletries
Donation Structure:
Donation structure for Colors of Joy
Sharing Yes 2
AE/Yes
Group Sharing 2800
2500
5+ 3300
2800
4 3500
3000
3 5000
4500
2 6000
5500
Special Sahaj Samadhi Meditation for YES!2 participants(who are 16+ yrs).
Register Now online at vvmvp.org.
Dear Teachers, send children for this event in more numbers and make this
event a great success.
Regards
Colors of Joy Team
aeyesadmin@vvki.net
09379806397
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From: Ram Kumar <rkiyer2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 5:11 AM
Subject: Part 2 advance meditation course at adayar
Come and complete your Art of Living Course experience!
We are very happy to announce the part-2 Art of Living Course ( advance
course)
in Gandhi Nagar, Adyar. The Advanced course allows one to go deep within,
quieting
our mental chatter – the mind, and experiencing deep rest and inner peace,
Enabling the
spontaneous integration of life with wisdom. Come, rest and rejuvenate the
mind and body
in the best way possible.
Any body who has completed the part-1 course or the basic course, even if
not regular with
Kriya is eligible for this. It is happening right at your door steps, here,
at Adyar.
Dates – May 3rd- 5-30 to 9 pm
May 4th, 5th and 6th- 6 am to 9 pm
( break fast , lunch and dinner shall be provided)
Contribution – Rs 3000
Venue- Kumara Raja Muthiah School, off 4th main road
Gandhi Nagar, Adyar.
Contact- 24912259, 24918430, 9840025751, 9840461040, 9840126956
Please call one of us and we shall come to you to register
Love
N.P.Krishnan
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Topics
1. Part II in Bangalore Ashram in presence of GURUJI
2. 10-12 May Part 1 + The Master's Words
3. Art of Living Part II Course in UK with Dinesh - Early Bird offer end this Weekend
4. GURUJI's Birthday Special Part-I Course with Sri Debjyoti Ji
5. Sri Sri's Birthday - LIVE WEBCAST - May 6 to 13th 2012
6. The wait is over: TTC and Pre TTC Guidelines for Delhi NCR
7. Upcoming Programs in Bangalore Ashram : May - Jun' 12
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From: Seema <kaur.seema@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, May 1, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Subject: Part II in Bangalore Ashram in presence of GURUJI
This Summer His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji will be in Bangalore Ashram.
We take pleasure in informing you that we from Mumbai are organising a weekend Part II course in ashram Just for U:) in presence of "Guruji"
Only 15 seats left........
Date- 31st May to 3rd June,2012
Reporting on 30th May. Check Out on 3rd JuneEven or 4th Morn .
Time - 4 full days
Venue- Bangalore Ashram
Donation- 3800/-
LAST DATE TO REGISTER 8th May.
Make a Draft in name of Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth,payable at Bangalore of 3800/-
and courier it along with ur Part II form (if u dont have the form, v can mail it to u) -
Disha Realtors,Plot no 146, flat no 3 , Chinar Bldg, shere Punjab Soc, before tolani college, Andheri E, Mumbai -93
Call- 9820895629 / 9821242184
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From: Natasha Pratap <npratap@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, May 1, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Subject: 10-12 May Part 1 + The Master's Words
Q. Guruji what is the responsibility of a disciple?
Guruji: Like a son who takes good care of the business of the father, a disciple is one who furthers the knowledge given by the Master. Further the work; spread the fragrance. Otherwise whatever you receive you will lose it. In the sense that if you are not serving people around you, the joy diminishes. So you have an obligation to see that the joy you have received spreads and reaches more people all around.
Art of Living Part 1 Courses in time for Guruji's Birthday Celebrations!
10-12 May @ Walkeshwar, South Bombay
Morning 10am-130pm
Evening 630pm-10pm
Do spread the word so someone new can experience our vasudhaiva kutumbakam on 13th May!
Call 9821555982 or 9820234965
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From: Sundar <sundarjgd@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 2:53 PM
Subject: Art of Living Part II Course in UK with Dinesh - Early Bird offer end this Weekend.
We are blessed that Bawa & Dinesh in UK to teach courses. Everybody around the world are welcome to join the courses. The first course we are going to do is Part II course in London.
Make use of the Early Bird Offer end this Weekend.
In our busy lives wearing several hats - at once can be quite demanding! As we take time to rest the body through sleep its important to recharge the battery at the level of the mind .....silence is a retreat for the mind that we seldom take - Art of Living has a very special program called Art of silence that allows the mind to take that rest, building on the Art of breathing program and the sudershan kriya this course delves into a deeper level - and its going to be held in North London over May Bank holiday.
The Art of Living Part II Course provides optimal conditions for going deep within, quieting our mental chatter and experiencing deep rest and inner peace. The practise of silence, of consciously withdrawing our energy and attention from outer distractions has been used in different traditions throughout time as a pathway to physical, mental and spiritual renewal. By participating in various course processes specifically designed to give us a break from our usually active minds, we experience an extraordinary sense of peace and renewed energy that we carry home with us.
The course features:
Rejuvenating yoga
Two to three days of guided silence
Unique guided meditations designed by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Advanced breathing techniques which can also be practised at home after the course
Advanced insight on the laws governing our mind and emotions
Prerequisite :The Art Of Living Part I Course (Art of Breathing)
Date: May 4th-7th (Friday, Saturday ,Sunday 7am - 9pm and Monday 7am to 4pm)
Where: First 3 days(Fri/Sat/Sun) in Niland Conference Centre, Rosary Priory,93 Elstree Road,Bushey Heath,Watford, Herts.WD23 4EE
Sunday Evening and Monday in Mercure Hotel, A41 Bypass Watford, Watford, WD25 8JH
Course donation : EARLY BIRD offer of £290 ends April 29nd(including food), thereafter £345
(Does not include the accommodation. Book your accommodation directly with the hotel.)
Registration Link: http://artoflivinglondon.org/ePayments/home.php?id=112
Contact: Sundar 07788422803/sundarjgd@gmail.com
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From: Chandan Prasad <jgdchandan@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 10:02 PM
Subject: GURUJI's Birthday Special Part-I Course with Sri Debjyoti Ji
Aol Hooghly chapter proudly announces GURUJI's Birthday Special Part-I Course with Sri Debjyoti Ji
Venue: RANI SATI HALL, Marwari Patti, Hindmotor, Hooghly, West Bengal.
Date - 10 - 13 May. (4 Day Course)
Time - 6.00 - 9.00AM.
Limited Seats. Register Now..!!
Bimal More - 9831173242. Chandan Prasad - 9804148148. Satwick Dan - 9933128168.
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Thanks & Best Regards,
Chandan Prasad
+91-9143449448
+91-9231861886
संगच्छध्वं - Let's move together
Visit: www.artofliving.org
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From: Art of Living Canada Webcast <webcast@artofliving.ca>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 9:52 PM
Subject: Sri Sri's Birthday - LIVE WEBCAST - May 6 to 13th 2012
Sri Sri's Birthday LIVE WEBCAST - May 6 to 13th 2012
===========================================
Registrations are now OPEN
-----------------------------------
The May 2012 celebrations are just around the corner. For those who will not able to be in the presence of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, here is an opportunity to experience the evening festivities with LIVE Webcast of all Satsangs from the comfort of your home!
Enjoy live music, chanting, meditations question and answer sessions and knowledge discourses by Sri Sri. Interact directly with Sri Sri by submitting your questions online!
Webcast Schedule:
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All times are in EST time zone (Montreal and New York). Check your time zone here.
Check your timezone here.
6th – 12th May, Evening Satsangs (7:30pm to 9:30pm)
May 13th, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm
We are offering the following packages:
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Please select a package of your choice and register using the appropriate link listed below (prices in US dollar).
May 6-10 for individuals: $30. Click here to register
May 6-10 for satsang groups: $60. Click here to register
May 6-12 for individuals: $40. Click here to register
May 6-12 for satsang groups: $100. Click here to register
May 13th Birthday Celebrations: Free. Registration will be open soon.
The Webcast Team
webcast@artofliving.ca
http://www.artofliving.ca/may2012/may2012-webcast.aspx
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From: N.M. Gupta <nmgupta01@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Subject: The wait is over: TTC and Pre TTC Guidelines for Delhi NCR.
Mail from Rahul Gautam, State Teachers Coordinator being forwarded hereinbelow:
My dear Teachers and "Aspiring Teachers"
Finally the long wait is over!!!! We are set to launch one of the beautiful and enriching Process with blessings of Guruji.
To become a teacher, one will have to successfully complete the following:
1. Interim Sewa in Delhi NCR before Pre TTC
2. Pre TTC in Delhi NCR
3. 15 days TTC in Blr ashram
Pre TTC is a unique one week process designed by Gurudev & we are fortunate enough to get the Pre TTC dates so that now Delhi NCR participants can become teachers with 15-day TTC only. There are ONLY 120 seats for the Pre TTC.
Dates : First Weekend 16th June 2012 (Saturday) & 17th June 2012 (Sunday)
Second Weekend 23rd June 2012 (Saturday) & 24th June 2012 (Sunday)
In between these two weekends, through the five working days 18th June to 22nd June (Monday-Friday), the candidates will need to complete specified Seva Activities, as an integral part of the Pre TTC training.
On the last day of the Pre-TTC dt 24th June 2012 (Sunday) , there would be a Evaluation of the Candidates.
May 1st week till June 1st week will be Interim Sewa which is compulsory for candidates to complete. The purpose is to have aspiring teachers groomed and supported in the best manner through experienced teachersThe candidates who have completed the interim sewa successfully and also successfully undergone the Pre-TTC Course shall be eligible for 15-day TTC at Banglore from 18th July 2012 to 1st August 2012.
Those candidates who do not successfully complete the Pre-TTC training will be asked to undergo the subsequent Training with specified instructions by the Pre-TTC Teacher.
Eligibility criteria for candidates to apply:
a. Completed at least one year with the Art of Living after the Part 1 or
YES!+ Course
b. Two Advance Meditation Courses (1 preferably with Guruji)
c. One Sri Sri Yoga Course (level 1)
d. Sahaj Meditation Course
The application form for Pre-TTC to be filled by candidates is attached & shall be submitted complete in all respect by 3rd May 2012 (friday evening). We will have an orientation of all candidates on 6th May 2012. This orientation session is compulsory to attend and all guidelines of Interim Sewa will be shared here.
The Fee for Pre TTC will be Rs 3000/-( we will confirm this soon)
The recommended form to be filled by Teachers is also attached, the same should be deposited with application form.
Since this is a big project and we are doing this first time, we have set up a TTC desk in Delhi to answer queries. This will be handled by one of our teachers- Rajendra Singh ( 9818756760) and supported by Sameer (9810078867). Please call them up in case you have queries.
ADHERANCE TO TIMELINES IS A MUST . WE WILL NOT ENTERTAIN ANY NON ADHERANCE TO TIMELINES.
Rahul
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From: bangalore ashram <ashramcourses@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 5:15 AM
Subject: Upcoming Programs in Bangalore Ashram : May - Jun' 12
We are happy to inform you about the Upcoming programs in Bangalore Ashram
in May - June, 2012.
Visit www.vvmvp.org for online registration. Call : +91 80 67262626 / 27 /
28 for further queries.
For Punarnava Summer related queries, call : Kumaresan - 09620649760,
Chandan - 08147637328 or email us at : ashrampunarnava@gmail.com
To view the Punarnava Packages, Click here!
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DATES
PRE-REQUISITES
YES!+
May 4 - 6, May 11 – 13, May 18 - 20
18 – 30 years
Blessing Program
May 11 - 13
Two Advanced programs
Guruji's Birthday spl. Weeklong
May 7 – 13
One Advanced Program
Sri Sri Yoga Level - 1
May 12 - 13
Above 18 years
PUNARNAVA PART-I
May 25 – May 27
Above 18 years
PUNARNAVA PART-II
Jun 1 - 7
Part-1 Program
PUNARNAVA DSN
May 28 - 31
Part-1 Program
YES!+
Jun 8 – 10, Jun 22 – 24
18 – 30 years
SRI SRI YOGA LEVEL 2 WITH GURUDEV
Jun 9 – 12, Aug 9 – 12
Part-1 / YES!+ & Sri Sri Yoga - 1
YES!+ Summer Magic
Jun 13 – 17
YES!+
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DATES
PRE-REQUISITES
Art Excel
May 10 – 13, May 19 - 22, May 25 – 28
8 – 13 years
YES!
May 10 – 13, May 19 - 22, May 25 – 28
14 – 17 years
YES!2
May 10 - 14, May 19 – 23, May 25 – 29
YES!
Colors of Joy – Art Excel with Gurudev!
May 31 – Jun 3
8 – 13 years
Colors of Joy – YES! with Gurudev!
May 31 – Jun 3
14 – 17 years
Colors of Joy – YES!2 with Gurudev!
May 31 – Jun 3
YES!
Punarnava Art Excel
May 25 - 27, May 28 - 30
7 – 13 years
Punaranava YES!
May 25 – 27, May 28 - 30
14 – 17 years
Punaranava YES!2
May 31 – Jun 4
YES!
Regards,
Ashram Events
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Topics
1. Part II in Bangalore Ashram in presence of GURUJI
2. 10-12 May Part 1 + The Master's Words
3. Art of Living Part II Course in UK with Dinesh - Early Bird offer end this Weekend
4. GURUJI's Birthday Special Part-I Course with Sri Debjyoti Ji
5. Sri Sri's Birthday - LIVE WEBCAST - May 6 to 13th 2012
6. The wait is over: TTC and Pre TTC Guidelines for Delhi NCR
7. Upcoming Programs in Bangalore Ashram : May - Jun' 12
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From: Seema <kaur.seema@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, May 1, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Subject: Part II in Bangalore Ashram in presence of GURUJI
This Summer His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji will be in Bangalore Ashram.
We take pleasure in informing you that we from Mumbai are organising a weekend Part II course in ashram Just for U:) in presence of "Guruji"
Only 15 seats left........
Date- 31st May to 3rd June,2012
Reporting on 30th May. Check Out on 3rd JuneEven or 4th Morn .
Time - 4 full days
Venue- Bangalore Ashram
Donation- 3800/-
LAST DATE TO REGISTER 8th May.
Make a Draft in name of Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth,payable at Bangalore of 3800/-
and courier it along with ur Part II form (if u dont have the form, v can mail it to u) -
Disha Realtors,Plot no 146, flat no 3 , Chinar Bldg, shere Punjab Soc, before tolani college, Andheri E, Mumbai -93
Call- 9820895629 / 9821242184
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From: Natasha Pratap <npratap@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, May 1, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Subject: 10-12 May Part 1 + The Master's Words
Q. Guruji what is the responsibility of a disciple?
Guruji: Like a son who takes good care of the business of the father, a disciple is one who furthers the knowledge given by the Master. Further the work; spread the fragrance. Otherwise whatever you receive you will lose it. In the sense that if you are not serving people around you, the joy diminishes. So you have an obligation to see that the joy you have received spreads and reaches more people all around.
Art of Living Part 1 Courses in time for Guruji's Birthday Celebrations!
10-12 May @ Walkeshwar, South Bombay
Morning 10am-130pm
Evening 630pm-10pm
Do spread the word so someone new can experience our vasudhaiva kutumbakam on 13th May!
Call 9821555982 or 9820234965
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From: Sundar <sundarjgd@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 2:53 PM
Subject: Art of Living Part II Course in UK with Dinesh - Early Bird offer end this Weekend.
We are blessed that Bawa & Dinesh in UK to teach courses. Everybody around the world are welcome to join the courses. The first course we are going to do is Part II course in London.
Make use of the Early Bird Offer end this Weekend.
In our busy lives wearing several hats - at once can be quite demanding! As we take time to rest the body through sleep its important to recharge the battery at the level of the mind .....silence is a retreat for the mind that we seldom take - Art of Living has a very special program called Art of silence that allows the mind to take that rest, building on the Art of breathing program and the sudershan kriya this course delves into a deeper level - and its going to be held in North London over May Bank holiday.
The Art of Living Part II Course provides optimal conditions for going deep within, quieting our mental chatter and experiencing deep rest and inner peace. The practise of silence, of consciously withdrawing our energy and attention from outer distractions has been used in different traditions throughout time as a pathway to physical, mental and spiritual renewal. By participating in various course processes specifically designed to give us a break from our usually active minds, we experience an extraordinary sense of peace and renewed energy that we carry home with us.
The course features:
Rejuvenating yoga
Two to three days of guided silence
Unique guided meditations designed by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Advanced breathing techniques which can also be practised at home after the course
Advanced insight on the laws governing our mind and emotions
Prerequisite :The Art Of Living Part I Course (Art of Breathing)
Date: May 4th-7th (Friday, Saturday ,Sunday 7am - 9pm and Monday 7am to 4pm)
Where: First 3 days(Fri/Sat/Sun) in Niland Conference Centre, Rosary Priory,93 Elstree Road,Bushey Heath,Watford, Herts.WD23 4EE
Sunday Evening and Monday in Mercure Hotel, A41 Bypass Watford, Watford, WD25 8JH
Course donation : EARLY BIRD offer of £290 ends April 29nd(including food), thereafter £345
(Does not include the accommodation. Book your accommodation directly with the hotel.)
Registration Link: http://artoflivinglondon.org/ePayments/home.php?id=112
Contact: Sundar 07788422803/sundarjgd@gmail.com
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From: Chandan Prasad <jgdchandan@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 10:02 PM
Subject: GURUJI's Birthday Special Part-I Course with Sri Debjyoti Ji
Aol Hooghly chapter proudly announces GURUJI's Birthday Special Part-I Course with Sri Debjyoti Ji
Venue: RANI SATI HALL, Marwari Patti, Hindmotor, Hooghly, West Bengal.
Date - 10 - 13 May. (4 Day Course)
Time - 6.00 - 9.00AM.
Limited Seats. Register Now..!!
Bimal More - 9831173242. Chandan Prasad - 9804148148. Satwick Dan - 9933128168.
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Thanks & Best Regards,
Chandan Prasad
+91-9143449448
+91-9231861886
संगच्छध्वं - Let's move together
Visit: www.artofliving.org
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From: Art of Living Canada Webcast <webcast@artofliving.ca>
Date: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 9:52 PM
Subject: Sri Sri's Birthday - LIVE WEBCAST - May 6 to 13th 2012
Sri Sri's Birthday LIVE WEBCAST - May 6 to 13th 2012
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Registrations are now OPEN
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The May 2012 celebrations are just around the corner. For those who will not able to be in the presence of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, here is an opportunity to experience the evening festivities with LIVE Webcast of all Satsangs from the comfort of your home!
Enjoy live music, chanting, meditations question and answer sessions and knowledge discourses by Sri Sri. Interact directly with Sri Sri by submitting your questions online!
Webcast Schedule:
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All times are in EST time zone (Montreal and New York). Check your time zone here.
Check your timezone here.
6th – 12th May, Evening Satsangs (7:30pm to 9:30pm)
May 13th, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm
We are offering the following packages:
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Please select a package of your choice and register using the appropriate link listed below (prices in US dollar).
May 6-10 for individuals: $30. Click here to register
May 6-10 for satsang groups: $60. Click here to register
May 6-12 for individuals: $40. Click here to register
May 6-12 for satsang groups: $100. Click here to register
May 13th Birthday Celebrations: Free. Registration will be open soon.
The Webcast Team
webcast@artofliving.ca
http://www.artofliving.ca/may2012/may2012-webcast.aspx
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From: N.M. Gupta <nmgupta01@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Subject: The wait is over: TTC and Pre TTC Guidelines for Delhi NCR.
Mail from Rahul Gautam, State Teachers Coordinator being forwarded hereinbelow:
My dear Teachers and "Aspiring Teachers"
Finally the long wait is over!!!! We are set to launch one of the beautiful and enriching Process with blessings of Guruji.
To become a teacher, one will have to successfully complete the following:
1. Interim Sewa in Delhi NCR before Pre TTC
2. Pre TTC in Delhi NCR
3. 15 days TTC in Blr ashram
Pre TTC is a unique one week process designed by Gurudev & we are fortunate enough to get the Pre TTC dates so that now Delhi NCR participants can become teachers with 15-day TTC only. There are ONLY 120 seats for the Pre TTC.
Dates : First Weekend 16th June 2012 (Saturday) & 17th June 2012 (Sunday)
Second Weekend 23rd June 2012 (Saturday) & 24th June 2012 (Sunday)
In between these two weekends, through the five working days 18th June to 22nd June (Monday-Friday), the candidates will need to complete specified Seva Activities, as an integral part of the Pre TTC training.
On the last day of the Pre-TTC dt 24th June 2012 (Sunday) , there would be a Evaluation of the Candidates.
May 1st week till June 1st week will be Interim Sewa which is compulsory for candidates to complete. The purpose is to have aspiring teachers groomed and supported in the best manner through experienced teachersThe candidates who have completed the interim sewa successfully and also successfully undergone the Pre-TTC Course shall be eligible for 15-day TTC at Banglore from 18th July 2012 to 1st August 2012.
Those candidates who do not successfully complete the Pre-TTC training will be asked to undergo the subsequent Training with specified instructions by the Pre-TTC Teacher.
Eligibility criteria for candidates to apply:
a. Completed at least one year with the Art of Living after the Part 1 or
YES!+ Course
b. Two Advance Meditation Courses (1 preferably with Guruji)
c. One Sri Sri Yoga Course (level 1)
d. Sahaj Meditation Course
The application form for Pre-TTC to be filled by candidates is attached & shall be submitted complete in all respect by 3rd May 2012 (friday evening). We will have an orientation of all candidates on 6th May 2012. This orientation session is compulsory to attend and all guidelines of Interim Sewa will be shared here.
The Fee for Pre TTC will be Rs 3000/-( we will confirm this soon)
The recommended form to be filled by Teachers is also attached, the same should be deposited with application form.
Since this is a big project and we are doing this first time, we have set up a TTC desk in Delhi to answer queries. This will be handled by one of our teachers- Rajendra Singh ( 9818756760) and supported by Sameer (9810078867). Please call them up in case you have queries.
ADHERANCE TO TIMELINES IS A MUST . WE WILL NOT ENTERTAIN ANY NON ADHERANCE TO TIMELINES.
Rahul
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From: bangalore ashram <ashramcourses@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 5:15 AM
Subject: Upcoming Programs in Bangalore Ashram : May - Jun' 12
We are happy to inform you about the Upcoming programs in Bangalore Ashram
in May - June, 2012.
Visit www.vvmvp.org for online registration. Call : +91 80 67262626 / 27 /
28 for further queries.
For Punarnava Summer related queries, call : Kumaresan - 09620649760,
Chandan - 08147637328 or email us at : ashrampunarnava@gmail.com
To view the Punarnava Packages, Click here!
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DATES
PRE-REQUISITES
YES!+
May 4 - 6, May 11 – 13, May 18 - 20
18 – 30 years
Blessing Program
May 11 - 13
Two Advanced programs
Guruji's Birthday spl. Weeklong
May 7 – 13
One Advanced Program
Sri Sri Yoga Level - 1
May 12 - 13
Above 18 years
PUNARNAVA PART-I
May 25 – May 27
Above 18 years
PUNARNAVA PART-II
Jun 1 - 7
Part-1 Program
PUNARNAVA DSN
May 28 - 31
Part-1 Program
YES!+
Jun 8 – 10, Jun 22 – 24
18 – 30 years
SRI SRI YOGA LEVEL 2 WITH GURUDEV
Jun 9 – 12, Aug 9 – 12
Part-1 / YES!+ & Sri Sri Yoga - 1
YES!+ Summer Magic
Jun 13 – 17
YES!+
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DATES
PRE-REQUISITES
Art Excel
May 10 – 13, May 19 - 22, May 25 – 28
8 – 13 years
YES!
May 10 – 13, May 19 - 22, May 25 – 28
14 – 17 years
YES!2
May 10 - 14, May 19 – 23, May 25 – 29
YES!
Colors of Joy – Art Excel with Gurudev!
May 31 – Jun 3
8 – 13 years
Colors of Joy – YES! with Gurudev!
May 31 – Jun 3
14 – 17 years
Colors of Joy – YES!2 with Gurudev!
May 31 – Jun 3
YES!
Punarnava Art Excel
May 25 - 27, May 28 - 30
7 – 13 years
Punaranava YES!
May 25 – 27, May 28 - 30
14 – 17 years
Punaranava YES!2
May 31 – Jun 4
YES!
Regards,
Ashram Events
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Topics
1. Advance Meditation Part 2 Course with Sangeeta Jani ji
2. Wisdom is the best shock absorber
3. First ever Advance Course in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
4. Yes + presents "Mantras n Beats" Live with Vikram Hazra in Pune
5. Gentle reminder for part 2 with Tanuja didi @kandivali Mumbai
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From: tarla patel <tarlanitin_123@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 8:32 AM
Subject: Advance Meditation Part 2 Course with Sangeeta Jani ji
"Words cannot capture Existence, but silence can"- Sri Sri
With Master's Grace,Andheri east team is Blessed to organize Advance
Meditation Course (Part-2) with Sangeetadidi.This is full day nonresidential
course.The course begins from 3rd May and completes on 6th May 2012. At
Chatwani AC Hall, Telli Galli, Andheri -E.
Course donation Rs 4000/- in cash or Cheque, Cheque payable to "vvki-mab".
Please do spread this in your followups and satsangs-to all participants
awaiting to do Part-2 course, you are also most welcomed for the same.
Expecting your cheerful support to make it a successful event.
Thanking you in anticipation.
yours truly,
Tarla.Patel &Advance course Team
9324545623 / 986981319 / 9821228405
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From: Vinay Girotra <girotrav@shriamba.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 11:28 PM
Subject: Wisdom is the best shock absorber
Wisdom is the best shock absorber
April 10, 2012
(Below is the transcript of Satsang with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar)
Mahasatsang at Taiwan
We all came to this planet as babies. We all carried smiles, joy and a sense
of belongingness with everybody. Isn't that so? But as we grew older
somewhere we lost that smile, we lost that friendliness and we lost that
love for everyone.
What happened? This is what we need to enquire.
Can we become like a child again from inside?
We usually use coconut as an example of how life should be. A coconut has a
husk around it, and when it falls from a high level it doesn't break. It has
a shock absorber or cushion. So if our behavior is friendly, wise, and if we
live a life where we are free from stress, it acts like a shock absorber.
Wisdom is the best shock absorber. Our body should be like the coconut shell
- strong, and our mind like the kernel inside - white and soft. And our
feelings like the water deep inside - sweet. If it is the other way around
then it is a problem. If the body is soft and weak, mind is harsh like a
shell and there are no feelings, they are all dried up then life becomes a
burden. And that is the reason why so many people commit suicide and people
get depressed. Isn't it?
So we need to bring this change in ourselves, in the society and in our
families, where we hold on to the values.
This afternoon when I was talking to the press they were telling me that
Taiwan is losing its traditional values. I said they should hold on to their
roots. Taiwan has a very long history of values and these values should be
nurtured and preserved. Especially family values are very important.
Personal integrity is very important. Don't you think so?
These cultural values need to be strengthened, at the same time dynamic
progress, which Taiwan is anyways doing. Taiwan is very dynamic. And I also
say that Taiwan has the most enthusiastic volunteers. In all our
international programs, there is a group from Taiwan which is all the time
full of energy and enthusiasm. And when the people of Taiwan go anywhere in
the world, they always carry gifts. Everyone caries some gift. This joy in
sharing is very precious and is original to this culture. We need to
maintain the values which are very good and very great to each culture. We
can only do all that when we are free from stress and our mind is at peace.
When Lord Buddha was in India, he traveled for forty years. He simply said,
let us keep the philosophy on one side and understand one thing - there is
sorrow, and there is a way to get rid of sorrow. It is possible to get rid
of sorrow and become free from inside.
This message is universal, and this message is what we need today. We need
to create a society free from stress and violence, and the way for it is
through meditation.
Many times when we sit for meditation, the mind goes all over the place.
That is where Sudarshan Kriya, which is a breathing technique, and yoga,
both of these help the mind to calm down and become serene.
When your mind is serene and settled, and when you don't want anything for
yourself, you gain this amazing power to bless others. When your mind is
hollow and empty and when someone wants something and you bless them, it
will happen. We have made a blessing course; once you attend this course for
4 to 5 days then you can start blessing people.
I spoke to one of the leading scientists in the world and do you know what
this man said? He said, 'I studied matter for 30 years only to find out it
doesn't exist.'
He is a quantum physicist, and he says that these days whenever he gives
talks, people ask him if he is teaching Buddhism or something like that?
He said, 'These days when I give my lectures, people feel I am talking about
Buddhism or Vedanta.' Vedanta and Buddhism talk about the same thing; both
talk about that inner consciousness, only in a slightly different way. The
emptiness in Buddhism is the fullness in Vedanta. That is all.
So matter and everything is vibrations, and these vibrations keep changing,
and it can change our life. It can change or bring what we desire or what we
want for us. So when your mind is in the space of total fulfilment, you can
bring fulfillment to others.
So today I want you to drop all your worries and problems here. I have come
to collect all your worries. All that I want from you is for you to be
happy.
Every day, for ten minutes meditate and become hollow and empty. Personal
development is very important for everyone.
See, whatever and wherever we are, we should be able to do some service to
society. Share our life with everyone. And whenever you have any difficulty
or trouble don't think you are alone. You are not alone. Okay! You will be
able to pass through any tough times that come with a smile. Yes! We need to
make our spirit, mind and body strong and our bonding with people around us
healthy and strong. This is what is The Art of living. Violence free
society, disease free body, confusion free mind, inhibition free intellect,
trauma free memory and sorry free soul. I feel this is the birth right of
everybody.
So today, give me all your problems and go back with a smile.
Taiwan is a small country with a strong economy. If all of us here put a
little effort we can make Taiwan strong in happiness as well.
We can think of a Taiwan free of crime; no violence, no unhappiness, no
suicide. I want to see such a Taiwan. This is my dream for Taiwan. If we can
achieve something like this in the next two years, it will be a very ideal
situation in Taiwan, and this could become an example for all other nations
to follow.
Do you know, the happiest country in the world is Bhutan. It is a Buddhist
country and people are very simple there. Everybody believes in non-violence
and in happiness. Bhutan is number one in happiness. Recently, couple of
days ago, there was a seminar at the United Nation on happiness. It is not
enough to have a high GDP but you also need to have a high GDH (Gross
Domestic Happiness).
In fact, I was supposed to attend this program at the United Nation. The
Prime Minister of Bhutan had invited me, but since I was committed to come
here to South East Asia, to Singapore, Bali and then Taiwan, I said I cannot
cancel my travel but I am taking the same message to all these countries.
So now today I am thinking we should have a dream, all of us collectively
think, in the next two years, how we can all reach out to people and teach
them how to get rid of stress and be happy. In schools, in colleges, at
homes, we can have only celebrations.
See life from a broader perspective. 80 years of life we are living, is it
worth being stressed, unhappy? In this short span of life, we should spend
our time being happy and making others happy. Don't you think so? Let us all
today have this dream.
So there are two things, a bigger dream for the country or the world.
Another is your individual needs or desires that you have. Both can be
fulfilled. You focus on a bigger dream and leave the small dream to me.
Okay!
So today, since we meditated together, we are entitled to ask for one wish.
Tonight, before going to bed you can think of that one wish. Think about the
wish, let go and then sleep well.
Now, everyday take out some time and meditate, and commit yourself to do
some service. At least four hours of service a month.
We have a big vision to create a stress free and violence free Taiwan. So we
can go around in groups of 15 to 20 people and inspire people to be happy.
We will create a wave of happiness in Taiwan.
Q: Today since I dropped my botheration in the basket, tomorrow when I wake
up, will it disappear?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: You have dropped the botheration in the basket, now
don't carry it in your mind. I can't tell you how long it will take, may be
today or tomorrow or in 10 days or 12 months, but definitely the botheration
will be over.
Q: How can I become like you?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: When you were a child you were like me. I am a baby
who refuses to grow up. Inside you there is still a child, just recognize
it. Become hollow and empty.
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From: Archana Bhingarde <archanasb2002@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 11:34 PM
Subject: First ever Advance Course in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Kunkeshwar Temple, an ancient Shiva Temple is located in Kunkeshwar village,
14 Kms from Devgad town. A pristine beach with a very long stretch of
seashore and white sand adds to the beauty of temple surroundings.
The first ever Advance and Sahaj course in Sindhudurg has been organised
by the local team here. Let us spread the information to maximum people who
are from Konkan. It is a great opportunity to explore konkan.
Kindly note the details the course.
The details of the course are :
Dates: 10th to 13th May 2012
Venue: Kunkeshwar Mandir,
Near Devgad,
Sindhudurg,
Contact for registration: Shubhangi Karvir 9833391819
Nitin Parab 9421147732
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From: Dheeraj Agarwal <dheeraj240@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 11:13 PM
Subject: Yes + presents "Mantras n Beats" Live with Vikram Hazra in Pune
Indian Music - International Edge is the theme of "Mantras n Beats". Live
with none other than Vikram Hazra. Featuring DJ Spin and Friends. The icing
on the cake is presence of youth icons Dinesh n Bawa :) Can anyone afford to
miss it?
April 21st, 6 pm onwards, Gandhi Lawns, Kothrud Pune.
www.facebook.com/mantrasnbeats
Passes: 300 for Dance Zone and 500 for Seating
For donation passes contact Jayesh Agarwal: 09552542024,Vishakha Agarwal:
09325509299
Cu there :)
Regards,
Dheerajj Agarwaal
09326098284
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From: Divyesh patel <divyesh2710@hotmail.com>
Date: April 13, 2012 11:57:07 AM GMT+05:30
Subject: Gentle reminder for part 2 with Tanuja didi @kandivali Mumbai
This is gentle reminder for Part-2 course with Tanuja Didi @ kandivali,
Those who have not enrolled himself for the course,please fill up the forms
ASAP.
Please convey about course to as many as possible participants and get them
registered for the course.DO not miss the opportunity .
DATE : 02-MAY 2012 TO 05-MAY-2012
VENUE: SANSKRUTIK BHAVAN HALL.
OPP SWIMMING POOL,M.G.ROAD,
KANDIVALI WEST,MUMBAI-400067
TEACHER : Tanuja Limaye is a Senior International Teacher with the
A.O.L,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 sixteen years with A.O.L.Foundation, she
has taught extensively in all continents of the world.. Her specialities
include training and inspiring Art of living.
IT IS OUR GOOD FORTUNE THAT WE GET OPPORTUNITY TO DO COURSE WITH TANUJA
DIDI AT OUR DOORSTEP.SO DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY AND REGISTER YOURSELF
AND INSPIRE THE ONE WHO HAVE NOT DONE PART-2 COURSE AND BRING THEM FOR THIS
COURSE.
The Part II course is vacation, leaving us, rejuvenated and relaxed in body,
mind and spirit. Through Sadhana (the practice), Seva (service), Satsang
(chanting, singing and knowledge), Silence, Swadhyay and Satguru this
program offers us the opportunity to dive deep into genuine relaxation and
emerge refreshed, revitalized and invigorated. Fun filled sessions of yoga,
deep guided meditations, and profound processes that cleanse, renew, and
lead to an experience of inner peace and freedom. Which stay for long period
of time after the course.
Call for Registration-
DIVYESH :9892530320. PRATIBHA :9869587203
SACHIN :9987569445 VIVEK: 9930782003
NEHA: 9821805917 PARUL:9321912497
AKSHAY:9820637535 MANINI: 9869223980
JIGNA: 9930630300
Eligibility - Part 1 / Yes+ Course.
Donation - Rs. 4000/- Cash / Cheque in favour of " VVKI MAB"
ACCOMMODATION ON REQUEST
THANKS & REGARDS.
DIVYESH. PATEL
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Topics
1. Advance Meditation Part 2 Course with Sangeeta Jani ji
2. Wisdom is the best shock absorber
3. First ever Advance Course in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
4. Yes + presents "Mantras n Beats" Live with Vikram Hazra in Pune
5. Gentle reminder for part 2 with Tanuja didi @kandivali Mumbai
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From: tarla patel <tarlanitin_123@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 8:32 AM
Subject: Advance Meditation Part 2 Course with Sangeeta Jani ji
"Words cannot capture Existence, but silence can"- Sri Sri
With Master's Grace,Andheri east team is Blessed to organize Advance
Meditation Course (Part-2) with Sangeetadidi.This is full day nonresidential
course.The course begins from 3rd May and completes on 6th May 2012. At
Chatwani AC Hall, Telli Galli, Andheri -E.
Course donation Rs 4000/- in cash or Cheque, Cheque payable to "vvki-mab".
Please do spread this in your followups and satsangs-to all participants
awaiting to do Part-2 course, you are also most welcomed for the same.
Expecting your cheerful support to make it a successful event.
Thanking you in anticipation.
yours truly,
Tarla.Patel &Advance course Team
9324545623 / 986981319 / 9821228405
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From: Vinay Girotra <girotrav@shriamba.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 11:28 PM
Subject: Wisdom is the best shock absorber
Wisdom is the best shock absorber
April 10, 2012
(Below is the transcript of Satsang with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar)
Mahasatsang at Taiwan
We all came to this planet as babies. We all carried smiles, joy and a sense
of belongingness with everybody. Isn't that so? But as we grew older
somewhere we lost that smile, we lost that friendliness and we lost that
love for everyone.
What happened? This is what we need to enquire.
Can we become like a child again from inside?
We usually use coconut as an example of how life should be. A coconut has a
husk around it, and when it falls from a high level it doesn't break. It has
a shock absorber or cushion. So if our behavior is friendly, wise, and if we
live a life where we are free from stress, it acts like a shock absorber.
Wisdom is the best shock absorber. Our body should be like the coconut shell
- strong, and our mind like the kernel inside - white and soft. And our
feelings like the water deep inside - sweet. If it is the other way around
then it is a problem. If the body is soft and weak, mind is harsh like a
shell and there are no feelings, they are all dried up then life becomes a
burden. And that is the reason why so many people commit suicide and people
get depressed. Isn't it?
So we need to bring this change in ourselves, in the society and in our
families, where we hold on to the values.
This afternoon when I was talking to the press they were telling me that
Taiwan is losing its traditional values. I said they should hold on to their
roots. Taiwan has a very long history of values and these values should be
nurtured and preserved. Especially family values are very important.
Personal integrity is very important. Don't you think so?
These cultural values need to be strengthened, at the same time dynamic
progress, which Taiwan is anyways doing. Taiwan is very dynamic. And I also
say that Taiwan has the most enthusiastic volunteers. In all our
international programs, there is a group from Taiwan which is all the time
full of energy and enthusiasm. And when the people of Taiwan go anywhere in
the world, they always carry gifts. Everyone caries some gift. This joy in
sharing is very precious and is original to this culture. We need to
maintain the values which are very good and very great to each culture. We
can only do all that when we are free from stress and our mind is at peace.
When Lord Buddha was in India, he traveled for forty years. He simply said,
let us keep the philosophy on one side and understand one thing - there is
sorrow, and there is a way to get rid of sorrow. It is possible to get rid
of sorrow and become free from inside.
This message is universal, and this message is what we need today. We need
to create a society free from stress and violence, and the way for it is
through meditation.
Many times when we sit for meditation, the mind goes all over the place.
That is where Sudarshan Kriya, which is a breathing technique, and yoga,
both of these help the mind to calm down and become serene.
When your mind is serene and settled, and when you don't want anything for
yourself, you gain this amazing power to bless others. When your mind is
hollow and empty and when someone wants something and you bless them, it
will happen. We have made a blessing course; once you attend this course for
4 to 5 days then you can start blessing people.
I spoke to one of the leading scientists in the world and do you know what
this man said? He said, 'I studied matter for 30 years only to find out it
doesn't exist.'
He is a quantum physicist, and he says that these days whenever he gives
talks, people ask him if he is teaching Buddhism or something like that?
He said, 'These days when I give my lectures, people feel I am talking about
Buddhism or Vedanta.' Vedanta and Buddhism talk about the same thing; both
talk about that inner consciousness, only in a slightly different way. The
emptiness in Buddhism is the fullness in Vedanta. That is all.
So matter and everything is vibrations, and these vibrations keep changing,
and it can change our life. It can change or bring what we desire or what we
want for us. So when your mind is in the space of total fulfilment, you can
bring fulfillment to others.
So today I want you to drop all your worries and problems here. I have come
to collect all your worries. All that I want from you is for you to be
happy.
Every day, for ten minutes meditate and become hollow and empty. Personal
development is very important for everyone.
See, whatever and wherever we are, we should be able to do some service to
society. Share our life with everyone. And whenever you have any difficulty
or trouble don't think you are alone. You are not alone. Okay! You will be
able to pass through any tough times that come with a smile. Yes! We need to
make our spirit, mind and body strong and our bonding with people around us
healthy and strong. This is what is The Art of living. Violence free
society, disease free body, confusion free mind, inhibition free intellect,
trauma free memory and sorry free soul. I feel this is the birth right of
everybody.
So today, give me all your problems and go back with a smile.
Taiwan is a small country with a strong economy. If all of us here put a
little effort we can make Taiwan strong in happiness as well.
We can think of a Taiwan free of crime; no violence, no unhappiness, no
suicide. I want to see such a Taiwan. This is my dream for Taiwan. If we can
achieve something like this in the next two years, it will be a very ideal
situation in Taiwan, and this could become an example for all other nations
to follow.
Do you know, the happiest country in the world is Bhutan. It is a Buddhist
country and people are very simple there. Everybody believes in non-violence
and in happiness. Bhutan is number one in happiness. Recently, couple of
days ago, there was a seminar at the United Nation on happiness. It is not
enough to have a high GDP but you also need to have a high GDH (Gross
Domestic Happiness).
In fact, I was supposed to attend this program at the United Nation. The
Prime Minister of Bhutan had invited me, but since I was committed to come
here to South East Asia, to Singapore, Bali and then Taiwan, I said I cannot
cancel my travel but I am taking the same message to all these countries.
So now today I am thinking we should have a dream, all of us collectively
think, in the next two years, how we can all reach out to people and teach
them how to get rid of stress and be happy. In schools, in colleges, at
homes, we can have only celebrations.
See life from a broader perspective. 80 years of life we are living, is it
worth being stressed, unhappy? In this short span of life, we should spend
our time being happy and making others happy. Don't you think so? Let us all
today have this dream.
So there are two things, a bigger dream for the country or the world.
Another is your individual needs or desires that you have. Both can be
fulfilled. You focus on a bigger dream and leave the small dream to me.
Okay!
So today, since we meditated together, we are entitled to ask for one wish.
Tonight, before going to bed you can think of that one wish. Think about the
wish, let go and then sleep well.
Now, everyday take out some time and meditate, and commit yourself to do
some service. At least four hours of service a month.
We have a big vision to create a stress free and violence free Taiwan. So we
can go around in groups of 15 to 20 people and inspire people to be happy.
We will create a wave of happiness in Taiwan.
Q: Today since I dropped my botheration in the basket, tomorrow when I wake
up, will it disappear?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: You have dropped the botheration in the basket, now
don't carry it in your mind. I can't tell you how long it will take, may be
today or tomorrow or in 10 days or 12 months, but definitely the botheration
will be over.
Q: How can I become like you?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: When you were a child you were like me. I am a baby
who refuses to grow up. Inside you there is still a child, just recognize
it. Become hollow and empty.
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From: Archana Bhingarde <archanasb2002@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 11:34 PM
Subject: First ever Advance Course in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Kunkeshwar Temple, an ancient Shiva Temple is located in Kunkeshwar village,
14 Kms from Devgad town. A pristine beach with a very long stretch of
seashore and white sand adds to the beauty of temple surroundings.
The first ever Advance and Sahaj course in Sindhudurg has been organised
by the local team here. Let us spread the information to maximum people who
are from Konkan. It is a great opportunity to explore konkan.
Kindly note the details the course.
The details of the course are :
Dates: 10th to 13th May 2012
Venue: Kunkeshwar Mandir,
Near Devgad,
Sindhudurg,
Contact for registration: Shubhangi Karvir 9833391819
Nitin Parab 9421147732
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From: Dheeraj Agarwal <dheeraj240@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 11:13 PM
Subject: Yes + presents "Mantras n Beats" Live with Vikram Hazra in Pune
Indian Music - International Edge is the theme of "Mantras n Beats". Live
with none other than Vikram Hazra. Featuring DJ Spin and Friends. The icing
on the cake is presence of youth icons Dinesh n Bawa :) Can anyone afford to
miss it?
April 21st, 6 pm onwards, Gandhi Lawns, Kothrud Pune.
www.facebook.com/mantrasnbeats
Passes: 300 for Dance Zone and 500 for Seating
For donation passes contact Jayesh Agarwal: 09552542024,Vishakha Agarwal:
09325509299
Cu there :)
Regards,
Dheerajj Agarwaal
09326098284
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From: Divyesh patel <divyesh2710@hotmail.com>
Date: April 13, 2012 11:57:07 AM GMT+05:30
Subject: Gentle reminder for part 2 with Tanuja didi @kandivali Mumbai
This is gentle reminder for Part-2 course with Tanuja Didi @ kandivali,
Those who have not enrolled himself for the course,please fill up the forms
ASAP.
Please convey about course to as many as possible participants and get them
registered for the course.DO not miss the opportunity .
DATE : 02-MAY 2012 TO 05-MAY-2012
VENUE: SANSKRUTIK BHAVAN HALL.
OPP SWIMMING POOL,M.G.ROAD,
KANDIVALI WEST,MUMBAI-400067
TEACHER : Tanuja Limaye is a Senior International Teacher with the
A.O.L,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 sixteen years with A.O.L.Foundation, she
has taught extensively in all continents of the world.. Her specialities
include training and inspiring Art of living.
IT IS OUR GOOD FORTUNE THAT WE GET OPPORTUNITY TO DO COURSE WITH TANUJA
DIDI AT OUR DOORSTEP.SO DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY AND REGISTER YOURSELF
AND INSPIRE THE ONE WHO HAVE NOT DONE PART-2 COURSE AND BRING THEM FOR THIS
COURSE.
The Part II course is vacation, leaving us, rejuvenated and relaxed in body,
mind and spirit. Through Sadhana (the practice), Seva (service), Satsang
(chanting, singing and knowledge), Silence, Swadhyay and Satguru this
program offers us the opportunity to dive deep into genuine relaxation and
emerge refreshed, revitalized and invigorated. Fun filled sessions of yoga,
deep guided meditations, and profound processes that cleanse, renew, and
lead to an experience of inner peace and freedom. Which stay for long period
of time after the course.
Call for Registration-
DIVYESH :9892530320. PRATIBHA :9869587203
SACHIN :9987569445 VIVEK: 9930782003
NEHA: 9821805917 PARUL:9321912497
AKSHAY:9820637535 MANINI: 9869223980
JIGNA: 9930630300
Eligibility - Part 1 / Yes+ Course.
Donation - Rs. 4000/- Cash / Cheque in favour of " VVKI MAB"
ACCOMMODATION ON REQUEST
THANKS & REGARDS.
DIVYESH. PATEL
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Topics
1. 28 April - Talk directly to Guruji from your Airtel Phone!!
2. Part-II (Advance) Course in Dehradun from 3-6 May 2012
3. Stretch & Reach The Deepest Abyss of Your Body & Mind in Sri Sri Yoga 2
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From: Harshal Jadhav <harshalpjadhav@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 2:06 AM
Subject: 28 April - Talk directly to Guruji from your Airtel Phone!!
On 28 April 2012, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm IST, you can dial from any Airtel
phone to 50 50 50 and talk directly to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar!!!
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From: Hemant Kundra <hemantkundra@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 12:14 AM
Subject: Part-II (Advance) Course in Dehradun from 3-6 May 2012
International Advance Course and DSN teacher Gaurav Bhaiyya will conduct
the course from 3rd May 2012 to 6th May 2012
(Both Non-Residential & Residential options available)
Enjoy the Advance Course in the cool climate of Dehradun. Trip to Rishikesh
can be arranged on contributory basis on request for taking Ganga dip and
attending Ganga Arti on the last day as the course will get over by 11 am
and Rishikesh is only 1 hour away! Outstation participants also have the
option to board the Train at Haridwar after Rishikesh visit.
The Part II course is a vacation for the body, mind and soul in the truest
sense of the world. Complete with silence, meditation, seva (service) and
celebration, it helps one emerge refreshed, revitalized and invigorated.
We need to rest in order to be more dynamic. However, often we come back
from vacation feeling more exhausted and in the need of another one. This
course contains effortless but deep meditations and beautiful processes that
bring total rest to the body and deep relaxation and peace to the mind.
COME & BE A PART OF THIS AMAZING COURSE AT DEHRADUN!
COURSE DATES- 3rd May 2012 to 6th May 2012
REPORTING- 3rd May 2012 at 6.30 am
(Outstation candidates can either report on 2nd May 2012 between 6pm to 7pm
or on 3rd May 2012 at 6.30am as per their convenience)
DEPARTURE- 6th May 2012 by 11 am
vENUE- ONGC Community Center, Kaulagarh Road, Dehradun (FULLY AIR
CONDITIONED VENUE)
ELIGIBILITY- This course is open to all those who have done Art of Living
Part-I (Basic) Course or YES+ Course COURSE
CONTRIBUTION- Rs 3000/- (excluding accommodation) ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS (AT
HOTEL 100 METRES FROM VENUE)
1. Air Conditioned Double Sharing room (total for all four days)- Rs
1800/-
2. Air Conditioned Four Sharing Room (total for all four days)- Rs
1600/-
3. Non-AC Triple Sharing Room (total for all four days)- Rs 1400/-
4. Dormitory (total for all four days)- Rs 200/- (Limited seats)
Limited accommodation can also be arranged at volunteer's homes if required.
MODE OF PAYMENT OF ACCOMMODATION CONTRIBUTION To be paid in cash on arrival
at the time of reporting at the venue.
ENTRY BY PRIOR REGISTRATION ONLY.
FOR REGISTRATION CONTACT
Hemant-9410391231 or Madhulika-9412050627
Jai Guru Dev
Hemant Kundra
Part-I, ART EXCEL & YES Teacher
Dehradun
Mobile No (0) 9410391231
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From: AOL Indonesia <aolindonesia@cbn.net.id>
Date: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 11:33 PM
Subject: Stretch & Reach The Deepest Abyss of Your Body & Mind in Sri Sri
Yoga 2
Art of Living Indonesia presents yet another profound 4 night 5 day workshop
SRI SRI YOGA Level 2 at Puncak , a panoramic legendary mountain resort,
about 2 hours drive from Jakarta.
Experience the joy of doing Yoga postures, immerse in ancient knowledge,
breathe in the cool n fresh mountain air with breathtaking lush pine trees
as the backdrop. Wake up to the call of the cocks and birds chirping and
soothing sound of water flowing !
The course instructor, Kashiji is a senior AOL teacher from Bangalore
Ashram.
Course dates : May 3rd to 7th
Check in by 7 am on 3rd May 2012
Check out after breakfast on 7th May 2012
Venue : Lembah Hijau Mountain Resort Hotel
Jl. Parabon Ds. Ciloto
West Java - Indonesia.
Contribution : Twin Share US $ 350
Single US $ 400
(Accommodation and meals included)
Prerequisite : Sri Sri Yoga level 1 and AOL Part 1 or YES+
Transport : Take a taxi from the Airport directly to the venue app
cost 65 $
To register please contact following :
Sonia Lakhiani - sonialakhiani@gmail.com
How Mei Fah - mei@artofliving.or.id
Reshma Bhagnani - reshmabhagnani@gmail.com
AOL Center - aolindonesia@cbn.net.id
info@artofliving.or.id
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