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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: Showing of the Video "How to Tread the Path of Superconscious Meditation"  H.H.S. Swami Rama - December 27\, 2018
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – December 27\, 2018\n\n\n\nShowing of the Video\n\n“How to Tread the Path of Superconscious Meditation”\n\n H.H.S. Swami Rama\n\n\n\n\nSwami Rama provides clear understanding into the process and method of meditation and its importance in daily life. His insights into the function of mind\, how it relates to the senses and thoughts\, and the value of self-awareness help to prepare the foundation for meditation. Take the journey within and find serenity\, balance\, and inner peace.\n\n“If you follow and tread the path\, you will reach your destination. You will attain your goal\, provided you have systematic knowledge.”-Swami Rama\n\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Hatha Yoga with Barbara Bloy\n\n7:00 p.m. Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati\n7:30 p.m. Video of H.H. S. Swami Rama\n\n8:30 p.m. Vegetarian Pizza\n9:00 p.m. Prayers and Meditation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\n\n\nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-showing-of-the-video-how-to-tread-the-path-of-superconscious-meditation-h-h-s-swami-rama-december-27-2018/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181230T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181230T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20180830T004053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T004053Z
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SUMMARY:No Sunday Satsang on December 30th - Have a Very Happy New Year!
DESCRIPTION: No Sunday Satsang – Happy New Year:   At The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00am – 12 Noon\nTime: Have a Very Happy New Year! \nJim and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics this year. \n  \nSunday Community Gathering (Satsang)\nSunday Satsang sessions are informal gatherings of people who are interested in refining their meditative practices and their lifestyles following the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. \nSenior Teachers Jim Nelson and Michael Smith host each session: \n\nMeet from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon\n45-minute Guided Meditation\nPresentation and a Discussion\n\nThere are some Sundays when Sunday Satsang is not held or when other events and presentations replace the Sunday Satsang sessions. When that occurs\, we try to notify all interested people in advance on The Meditation Center website. \nTo receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings\, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-satsang-at-the-center-with-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-1000am-12-noon-3-2018-12-30/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Sunday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190103T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181228T052001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T052001Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: Reading of Rabindranath Tagore's "Gitanjali" with John David Wilson - January 3\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – January 3\, 2019\nReading of Rabindranath Tagore’s “Gitanjali”\nwith John David Wilson\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn will be reading and discussing Tagore’s poem\,\nGitanjali; a poem that is meditative and beloved around the world.\n\n\n…The English Gitanjali or Song Offering is a collection of 103 English poems of Tagore’s own English translations of his Bengali poems first published in November 1912 by the India Society of London. It contained translations of 53 poems from the original Bengali Gitanjali\, as well as 50 other poems… In 1913\, Tagore became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize for Literature\, largely for the English Gitanjali. \n\n\n…The word gitanjali is composed from “geet”\, song\, and “anjali”\, offering\, and thus means – “An offering of songs”; but the word for offering\, anjali\, has a strong devotional connotation\, so the title may also be interpreted as “prayer offering of song”… From wikipedia.org.\n\n\n\n\n“When I go from hence\, let this be my parting word\, that what I have seen is unsurpassable. \nI have tasted of the hidden honey of this lotus that expands on the ocean of light\, and thus I am blessed-let this be my parting word. \nIn this playhouse of infinite forms I have had my play and here have I caught sight of him who is formless. \nMy whole body and my limbs have thrilled with his touch who is beyond touch; and if the end comes here\, let it come-let this be my parting word.”  \n      Rabindranath Tagore\,  Gitanjali: Song Offerings \n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Hatha Yoga\n\n7:00 p.m. Meditation with John David Wilson\n7:30 p.m. Readings from Gitanjali with John David Wilson\n\n8:30 p.m.Vegan Soup and Clean-Up\n9:00 p.m. Prayers and Meditation\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-tbd-january-3-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190106T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181227T040913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T040913Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Satsang: At The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
DESCRIPTION: Sunday Satsang:   At The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon\n\nTime:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon \nJim and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in 2019. \n  \nSunday Community Gathering (Satsang)\nSunday Satsang sessions are informal gatherings of people who are interested in refining their meditative practices and their lifestyles following the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. \nSenior Teachers Jim Nelson and Michael Smith host each session: \n\nMeet from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon\n45-minute Guided Meditation\nPresentation and a Discussion\n\nThere are some Sundays when Sunday Satsang is not held or when other events and presentations replace the Sunday Satsang sessions. When that occurs\, we try to notify all interested people in advance on The Meditation Center website. \nTo receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings\, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-satsang-at-the-center-with-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-1000-a-m-12-noon/2019-01-06/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Sunday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190110T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181228T052422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T052422Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: "Holistic Health: The Connection between Ecology\, Individuals\, and the Earth" with Lori Beron – January 10\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – January 10\, 2019\nHolistic Health: The Connection between Ecology\, Individuals\, and the Earth\nwith Lori Beron\n\n  \n\n\nJoin in a discussion looking at the state of our planet\, its impact on individual health and what yoga practices are pertinent and helpful.\nLets share ideas and solutions for becoming a zero waste Center as we continue to deepen our individual practices with yoga wisdom benefiting ourselves\, families and communities. Bring a poem\, product or practice that you want to share.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Hatha Yoga with Barbra Bloy\n\n7:00 p.m. Meditation\n7:30 p.m. Presentation by Lori Beron\n\n8:30 p.m.Vegan Soup and Clean-Up\n9:00 p.m. Prayers and Meditation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-tbd-january-10-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190113T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181227T040913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T040913Z
UID:7490-1547373600-1547380800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:No Sunday Satsang on January 13\, 2019 at The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
DESCRIPTION: No Sunday Satsang:   At The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon\n\nTime:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon \nJim and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in 2019. \n  \nSunday Community Gathering (Satsang)\nSunday Satsang sessions are informal gatherings of people who are interested in refining their meditative practices and their lifestyles following the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. \nSenior Teachers Jim Nelson and Michael Smith host each session: \n\nMeet from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon\n45-minute Guided Meditation\nPresentation and a Discussion\n\nThere are some Sundays when Sunday Satsang is not held or when other events and presentations replace the Sunday Satsang sessions. When that occurs\, we try to notify all interested people in advance on The Meditation Center website. \nTo receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings\, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-satsang-at-the-center-with-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-1000-a-m-12-noon-2019-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Sunday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190117T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181228T042430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T042430Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: "Biofeedback and Stress Management" with Daniel Hertz - January 17\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – January 17\, 2019\nBiofeedback and Stress Management\nwith Daniel Hertz\n  \nBiofeedback is well-recognized as a powerful\, non-invasive\, and relatively simple way to measure subtle changes in the emotional and physiological state.  The goal is to learn self-regulation.  Self-regulation skills are a prerequisite to learning stress management skills.  These same skills also allow us to check and refine the breathing and relaxation skills used in the meditation process.  The three keys to learning self-regulation will be discussed\, and there will also be demonstrations of the equipment. Sensors include respiration\, heart rate\, skin temperature\, muscle tension\, and skin conductance. \nDaniel Hertz (MS\, BCB\, E-RYT 500) has been on the faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis since 1995 and has been offering individual Biofeedback sessions since 2007.  Please see the Biofeedback link on The Center’s home page for more information. Daniel is internationally certified as a Biofeedback practitioner through BCIA.org.  He is also the author of Swami Hari: I am a simple forest monk\, which is available on Amazon.  All profits from the sale of the book go to SRIVERM\, the school in the remote Himalayas founded by Swami Hari.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-biofeedback-and-stress-management-with-daniel-hertz-january-17-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190124T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181228T044753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T044753Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: “The Art of Joyful Living” with Lynn Hasel - January 24\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – January 24\, 2019\n“The Art of Joyful Living” with Lynn Hasel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and enjoy a peaceful evening of contemplation and meditation on teachings by Swami Rama\, one of the greatest Masters of the Himalayas. Swami Rama has helped many people come in touch with what is truly important in life.\n\n\n\n\n\nBased on Swami Rama’s book\, The Art of Joyful Living\, Lynn will share methods of cultivating your willpower\, and in setting intentions for a healthier joyful life.\n\n\n\n\n\nLynn will present Swami’s concepts of developing a philosophy of life that leads to a sustained sense of joy even through troublesome times.\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you wish\,  bring your journal or a notebook so you can record your thoughts.\n\n\n\n\n\nLynn Hasel is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Ayurveda Practitioner. She has been a student of Swami Veda Bharati\, a disciple of Swami Rama\, since 1985.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-the-art-of-joyful-living-with-lynn-hasel-january-24-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190131T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181228T050409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T050409Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled "Coming Home to a Tradition of Truth with Trust in the Lineage" with Swami Ritavan Bharati  - Join Swamiji on February 7th
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled\n“Coming Home to a Tradition of Truth with Trust in the Lineage”\nwith Swami Ritavan Bharati\n\nThursday Satsang\nJanuary 31\, 2019 – Cancelled\nFebruary 7\, 2019\nThursday’s scheduled address on January 31st with Swami Ritavan has been cancelled. Because of travel disruption in many US airports due to extreme winter weather conditions\, itinerary changes have been made to Swamiji’s schedule. He will speak on February 7\, 2019. Join us then for Swami Ritavan’s special address to the community. \n\n  \n\nJoin Swami Ritavan on  February 7th for two special Thursday Satsangs. Swamiji will address the theme of Tradition and Lineage\, two gems of spiritual life gleaned through knowledge and devotion.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\n\n\nRenewing your spiritual life and faith in your sadhana begins NOW and for the rest of your life. \n\n [divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\n\nOur Tradition of truth-seekers has awakened our deepest and most intimate urge\, the urge to know Truth.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nHow can we trust that the Lineage will support our spiritual path?\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nBy way of the Lineage\, our faith and practice answer the urge to Truth.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nGrace supports our trust in the spiritual way of living a full and contented life.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nWe will review the past practices and affirm our current year’s practice as our collective effort to relieve the suffering of humanity through meditation.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\nPlease give a priority and importance to this relationship with your spiritual self and set the course for purposeful living and moksha. Let us gather together with faith and conviction to love\, serve\, and remember.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\nSwami Ritavan will make this winter 2019 pilgrimage to Minneapolis to meet with initiates and students. Swamiji will share from the deep well of blessings received from the Lineage to inspire and guide all those present. \n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-an-evening-with-swami-ritavan-bharati-january-31-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190131T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20190129T024101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T024101Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled Because of Frigid Weather in The Twin Cities - Thursday Satsang - "Finding Peace Through Santosha (Contentment)" with Jim Nelson - January 31\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled Because of Frigid Weather in The Twin Cities\nThursday Satsang – January 31\, 2019\n“Finding Peace Through Santosha (Contentment”)\nwith Jim Nelson\n \n  \nJim will facilitate an interactive exploration of how to skillfully manifest contentment when the world and circumstance conspire against it. \nJim Nelson\, MA\, LC\, worked for many years as a high school social studies teacher and as family counselor as well as a counselor for troubled youth. He wrote the book\, Running on Empty: Transcending the Economic Culture’s Seduction of Our Youth\, and has taught meditation classes at TMC for over 30 years. He continues to facilitate Silence Retreats in Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, and California. In his book\, Jim opened our eyes to what is occurring to American youth and utilizes this Four-Step Analysis to provide sensible\, practical ways of guiding children in a positive new direction.\n[] [/][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Hatha Yoga with Lori Beron\n\n7:00 p.m. Meditation with Jim Nelson\n7:30 p.m. Presentation by Jim Nelson \n\n8:30 p.m. Vegan Soup and Clean-Up\n9:00 p.m. Prayers and Meditation\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-cultivating-santosha-contentment-with-jim-nelson-january-31-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190207T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181228T053032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T053032Z
UID:7609-1549562400-1549573200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Thursday Satsang: "Coming Home to a Tradition of Truth with Trust in the Lineage" - February 7\, 2019
DESCRIPTION: Cancelled – Thursday Satsang – February 7\, 2019\n“Coming Home to a Tradition of Truth with Trust in the Lineage”\nwith Swami Ritavan Bharati\n  \n\n\n\nDue to the continuing challenges of wintery weather\, Swami Ritavan suggests each and everyone be safe and sit in your home for meditation tonight. He is due to return to India shortly promising to return this summer to continue providing guidance of the Lineage for the TMC sangha-community.\n\nSwamiji reminds all to be diligent with their meditations and practices. He encourages all initiates to continue with the Bala mantra and the two verses of Saundarya-lahari (#27\, #3) ( see links below) as preparation for further Shri Vidya practices; and again listen to the guided meditation he has provided. Listen here.\n\nOm\, Shanti\, May Peace and Happiness fill your hearts.\nSwami Ritavan Bharati \n\nRead here – V. 27 of Saundarya-lahari.\nRead here  – V. 3 of Saundarya-lahari and guided meditation..\n\n\n\nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-an-evening-with-swami-ritavan-bharati-february-7-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190214T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181228T051319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T051319Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: “Love\, without object\, is God.” with Pandit Tejomaya - February 14\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – February 14\, 2019\n“Love\, without object\, is God.”\nwith Pandit Tejomaya\n  \nAn exploration into Swami Rama’s mystical\, mysterious\, motivating\, magical words.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-love-without-object-is-god-with-pandit-tejomaya-february-14-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190217T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181227T040913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T040913Z
UID:7495-1550397600-1550404800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Satsang: Special Guest Speaker: Pandit Tejomaya 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Satsang Session\nFebruary 17th (10:00 a.m. – Noon)\n \nSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER:\nPANDIT TEJOMAYA\n \n******************************************* \n  \nThis week we are privileged to have a special guest speaker: Pandit Tejomaya. Maybe you were fortunate enough to listen to his talks on Implementing Ahimsa (Non-violence) and/or his talk on the Five Kleshas (Afflictions/Hindrances). \nThis Sunday he will speak on a subject “very dear to his heart\,” Vanaprastha\, the 3rd Stage of Life\, known as the Forest-dweller Stage. \nIndian society there are Four Stages of Life: \nBrahmacharya (Studentship) (Age 0-25)\, \nGrihastha (Householder) (Age 26-50)\, \nVanaprastha (Forest-dweller) (Age 51-75) and \nSannyasa (Renunciate Monk) (Age 76-100). \nIn the Vanaprastha Stage of Life\, traditionally\, people begin to downsize\, renounce their possessions\, take a vow of celibacy\, and devote themselves to spiritual practices and service to the community. \nPandit Tejomaya has taken the Vanaprastha Vow and is the perfect person to help guide those who have retired from the marketplace and are looking for ways to enhance the remainder of their lives. \nPandit Tejomaya was born as Timothy Bruns in Rochester\, Minnesota. He aspired to a spiritual life from an early age and\, in the lineage of his upbringing\, became a monk in the Dominican Order of Preachers. But\, the hand of the Guru closed that door for him and slowly opened another. Pandit Tejomaya had studied philosophy at the University of Minnesota while Swami Veda was on the faculty but did not meet him. He studied yoga for many years in Minnesota but never learned of the Meditation Center. It was not until moving to Canada\, with the gentle renouncing of career and homeland\, that he was exposed to the teachings of the Guru Lineage. Pandit Tejomaya received mantra initiation from Swami Veda in 2007 and was initiated as a pandit in 2012. He now lives a simple life of sadhana on Lasqueti Island in British Columbia\, Canada. \n\nSunday Community Gathering (Satsang)\nSunday Satsang sessions are informal gatherings of people who are interested in refining their meditative practices and their lifestyles following the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. \nSenior Teachers Jim Nelson and Michael Smith host each session: \n\nMeet from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon\n45-minute Guided Meditation\nPresentation and a Discussion\n\nThere are some Sundays when Sunday Satsang is not held or when other events and presentations replace the Sunday Satsang sessions. When that occurs\, we try to notify all interested people in advance on The Meditation Center website. \nTo receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings\, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-satsang-at-the-center-with-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-1000-a-m-12-noon-2019-02-17/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Sunday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190221T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20190131T211103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T211103Z
UID:7687-1550772000-1550782800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: "Walking Deep and Easy  Experiences from the Camino Santiago"  with Michelle Skally Doilney
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang\n“Walking Deep and Easy \nExperiences from the Camino Santiago”\nwith Michelle Skally Doilney\n\nJoin Michelle for an evening of exploring how we walk through life on all levels: with our feet\, with our minds\, and with our hearts. How can our everyday actions and steps guide us on our deeper journeys in life? How can we experience the lessons of the Camino Santiago (spiritual trek in France/Spain for centuries of “pilgrims”)  in our everyday life? You don’t need to hop on a plane and lace up the hiking shoes to walk deep and easy in life.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\nMichelle Skally Doilney is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant\, certified in BTB Feng Shui and trained in Compass School. Working with private and corporate clients\, and teaching practical do-it-on-your-own Feng Shui since 2003\, Michelle focuses on universal and everyday concepts\, especially those with reasonable physical and financial commitments. Michelle is currently working on several writing projects\, which draw from her love of travel and photography\, and from her yoga and Feng Shui experiences. \nwww.practicalenvironments.com \n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Hatha Yoga\n\n7:00 p.m. Meditation\n7:30 p.m. Presentation by Michelle Skally Doily\n\n8:30 p.m. Vegan Soup and Clean-Up\n9:00 p.m. Prayers and Meditation\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-walking-deep-and-easy-experiences-from-the-camino-santiago-with-michelle-skally-doilney/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190224T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181227T040913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T040913Z
UID:7496-1551002400-1551009600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled because of Sunday's Blizzard Weather Watch - Sunday Satsang: At The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nSunday Satsang Is Cancelled\nFebruary 24\, 2019\n10:00 a.m. – Noon\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n  \n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\nNamaste Everyone!\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nTo be on the safe side\, the Sunday Satsang is cancelled for tomorrow\, February 24th\, because of the forecast of a snow storm with high winds.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nThe National Weather Service says\, “A winter storm watch [with possible freezing drizzle with a glazing of ice] includes Douglas\, Todd\, Stearns\, Sherburne\, Wright\, Hennepin\, Anoka\, Ramsey\, Washington\, and Polk counties. Motorists there should expect slippery road conditions and reduced visibility. “Cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.”\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nBut please . . . mark your calendars for next weekend’s  \nWorkshop with Pandit Dabral\, “Awakening Shakti of the Divine Mother with the Chandi Path”\, March 1-3\, 2019\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\n\n Blessings\,\nJim and Michael\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n \n\n\n\nCommunity Gathering (Satsang)\nSunday Satsang sessions are informal gatherings of people who are interested in refining their meditative practices and their lifestyles following the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. \nSenior Teachers Jim Nelson and Michael Smith host each session: \n\nMeet from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon\n45-minute Guided Meditation\nPresentation and a Discussion\n\nThere are some Sundays when Sunday Satsang is not held or when other events and presentations replace the Sunday Satsang sessions. When that occurs\, we try to notify all interested people in advance on The Meditation Center website. \nTo receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings\, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-satsang-at-the-center-with-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-1000-a-m-12-noon-2019-02-24/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Sunday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190228T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20190131T215629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T215629Z
UID:7688-1551376800-1551387600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: “Treasured Echoes” Festival of An Archive of Dr. Arya’s Audios with Eric Ness - February 28\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang: February 28\, 2019\n“Treasured Echoes”\nFestival of An Archive of Dr. Arya’s Audios\nwith Eric Ness\nDetails of Eric’s talk coming soon. \nEric has been teaching meditation and yoga for over ten years. His teaching is based on the experiences that he had while immersed in a meditative environment. He deepened his study of meditation while participating in the residential program at the Meditation Center. He also trained for three years at the Swami Rama Institute for Meditation in India. His calm teaching style brings students the tools they need to move toward a peaceful state of mind. \n  \n\n6:00pm Hatha Yoga\n\n7:00pm Meditation with Eric Ness\n7:30pm Presentation by Eric Ness\n\n8:30pm Vegan Soup and Clean-Up\n9:00pm Prayers and Meditation\n\n\nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-treasured-echoes-festival-of-an-archive-of-dr-aryas-audios-with-eric-ness-february-28-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190303T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181227T040913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T040913Z
UID:7497-1551607200-1551614400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:No Sunday Satsang: At The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
DESCRIPTION: No  Sunday Satsang:   At The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon\n\nTime:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon \nJoin us for Pandit Dabral’s Workshop on Sunday Morning \n  \nSunday Community Gathering (Satsang)\nSunday Satsang sessions are informal gatherings of people who are interested in refining their meditative practices and their lifestyles following the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. \nSenior Teachers Jim Nelson and Michael Smith host each session: \n\nMeet from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon\n45-minute Guided Meditation\nPresentation and a Discussion\n\nThere are some Sundays when Sunday Satsang is not held or when other events and presentations replace the Sunday Satsang sessions. When that occurs\, we try to notify all interested people in advance on The Meditation Center website. \nTo receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings\, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-satsang-at-the-center-with-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-1000-a-m-12-noon-2019-03-03/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Sunday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190310T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181227T040913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T040913Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled Because of the Weekend Rain/Snow Storm - Sunday Satsang: At The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled Because of the Weekend Rain/Snow Storm Sunday Satsang:   At The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon\n\nThis week’s Sunday Session 10:00-12:00\, March 10th\, is cancelled. \nWe’re expecting freezing rain\, followed by wet\, heavy snow\, “like concrete\,” they say\, along with high winds. The rain\, sleet\, snow will last all night and into Sunday morning. The accumulation is supposed to be between 6 inches and 10 inches\, with a foot of snow expected a little west of the Twin  Cities. \nA good time for DST to kick in\, and to set our clocks ahead one hour. \nJim will be facilitating a Silence Retreat in California on March 17th\, and so the next time we’ll meet will be on March 24th. \nThere will be some hand-outs\, however\, to keep us on track with our Vanaprastha Theme. \nI hope everyone has strong roofs on their houses. \nShantih! \nMichael Smith \n\n\n \n  \nSunday Community Gathering (Satsang)\nSunday Satsang sessions are informal gatherings of people who are interested in refining their meditative practices and their lifestyles following the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. \nSenior Teachers Jim Nelson and Michael Smith host each session: \n\nMeet from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon\n45-minute Guided Meditation\nPresentation and a Discussion\n\nThere are some Sundays when Sunday Satsang is not held or when other events and presentations replace the Sunday Satsang sessions. When that occurs\, we try to notify all interested people in advance on The Meditation Center website. \nTo receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings\, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-satsang-at-the-center-with-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-1000-a-m-12-noon-2019-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Sunday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190314T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20190312T020800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T020800Z
UID:7855-1552586400-1552597200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: "Spiritual Origins of Health" H.H.S Swami Rama - March 14\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang\nMarch 14\, 2019\n\n\n “Spiritual Origins of Health”\nH.H.S Swami Rama\n\n\n“You have the power to convert your food into nectar.”\n-Swami Rama\n\nIn this lecture\, Swami Rama explains the four aspects of well-being: body\, breath\, mind\, and spirit and how each contributes to health. He also discusses the benefits of prayer\, contemplation\, and meditation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Hatha Yoga with Paul Emerson\n7:00 p.m. Meditation with Lori Beron\n7:30 p.m. Presentation of H.H.S. Swami Rama Video\, “Spiritual Origins of Health”\n\n8:30 p.m. Because of the\n Kitchen Renovation No Soup is Being Offered\n9:00 p.m. Prayers and Meditation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-spiritual-origins-of-health-h-h-s-swami-rama-march-14-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190317T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181227T040913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T040913Z
UID:7499-1552816800-1552824000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled - No Sunday Satsang: At The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled – No  Sunday Satsang on March 17\, 2019\,\n10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon\n\nTime:  Join Jim and Michael next Sunday\, March 24th\, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon \nJim and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in 2019. \n  \nSunday Community Gathering (Satsang)\nSunday Satsang sessions are informal gatherings of people who are interested in refining their meditative practices and their lifestyles following the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. \nSenior Teachers Jim Nelson and Michael Smith host each session: \n\nMeet from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon\n45-minute Guided Meditation\nPresentation and a Discussion\n\nThere are some Sundays when Sunday Satsang is not held or when other events and presentations replace the Sunday Satsang sessions. When that occurs\, we try to notify all interested people in advance on The Meditation Center website. \nTo receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings\, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-satsang-at-the-center-with-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-1000-a-m-12-noon-2019-03-17/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Sunday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190321T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20190312T011848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T011848Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: Our Pilgrimage to SRSG in Rishikesh\, India - March 21\, 2019 - "Love\, Serve\, Remember"
DESCRIPTION:Our Pilgrimage to SRSG in Rishikesh\, India – March 21\, 2019\n \n  \nJoin Lori Beron\, Georgeann Bianchi\, Paul Emerson\, and Skip Dykoski for an evening of inspiring stories from their recent trip to SRSG in Rishikesh\, India for the “2019 Spiritual Gathering Love\, Serve\, and Remember.” \n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””] \n\n6:00 p.m. Hatha Yoga with Paul Emerson\n7:00 p.m. Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati\n7:30 p.m.  Presentation by Lori Beron\, Georgeann Bianchi\, Paul Emerson\, and Skip Dykoski\n\n8:30 p.m. No Soup Offered because\nof the Kitchen Renovation\n9:00 p.m. Prayers and Meditation\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-our-pilgrimage-to-srsg-in-rishikesh-india-march-21-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190328T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20190314T030326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T030326Z
UID:7864-1553796000-1553806800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: "Treasured Echoes" Festival of An Archive of Dr. Arya's Audios with Eric Ness. - March 28\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – March 28\, 2019\n“Treasured Echoes” Festival of An Archive of Dr. Arya’s Audios with Eric Ness.\n“Stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata as told by Swami Veda Bharati”\n\n\nLecture and discussion from “Treasured Echoes” Festival of An Archive of Dr. Arya’s Audios with Eric Ness. This month the stories from the Indian tradition will continue. Come and hear Swami Veda tell stories from the epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata as well as lesser known works. Although the stories are set far in the past\, the lessons they teach are still fresh for modern daily life.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-treasured-echoes-festival-of-an-archive-of-dr-aryas-audios-with-eric-ness-march-28-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190404T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20190328T235128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T235128Z
UID:7897-1554400800-1554411600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: "Stressless Living" - Video of H.H.S. Swami Rama - April 4\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – April 4\, 2019\n“Stressless Living” – Video of H.H.S. Swami Rama\n  \n  \n“The greatest of all techniques in the world is to know how to create a bridge between the external and internal life.” – Swami Rama \nJoin us on April 4th to watch this video on “Stressless Living.” Stress is created when you search for peace ourside yourself – relief can be found within. In this lecture\, Swami rama explains that true peace can be found inside your mind and that you can find it by building a bridge between your internal and external worlds\, He tells how living in the depths of the present moment provides serenity and release from stress. \n  \nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-stressless-living-video-of-h-h-s-swami-rama-april-4-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190411T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20190328T231351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T231351Z
UID:7893-1555005600-1555016400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: "Ten Years with the Tradition: A Reflection on the Path" with Nic Klein - April 11\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:“Ten Years with the Tradition: A Reflection on the Path” with Nic Klein\n  \n \nIt’s hard to believe I met Swami Veda and family in the Summer of 2009 and received mantra initiation that same summer.  With my 10-year (or is it 10\,000?) anniversary approaching I will share the stories\, insights\, and paradoxes of my spiritual journey with the Himalayan Tradition. \nNic Klein is an initiate of the Himalayan Tradition and is currently completing his doctorate in psychology at the University of St. Thomas.  For the past 10 years he has been secretly trying to teach yoga to everyone he meets.  He lectures at The Meditation Center once or twice a year\, but has been lecturing himself for the past 38 years\, an annoying habit he is trying to stop. \n  \nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-ten-years-with-the-tradition-a-reflection-on-the-path-with-nic-klein-april-11-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190418T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20190329T000437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T000437Z
UID:7899-1555610400-1555621200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: “Treasured Echoes” Festival of An Archive of Dr. Arya’s Audios with Eric Ness. - April 18\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – April 18\, 2019\n“Treasured Echoes” Festival of An Archive of Dr. Arya’s Audios with Eric Ness\n\n\n\nLecture and discussion from “Treasured Echoes” Festival of An Archive of Dr. Arya’s Audios with Eric Ness.  Details to come.\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-treasured-echoes-festival-of-an-archive-of-dr-aryas-audios-with-eric-ness-april-18-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190421T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181227T040913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T040913Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Easter!! No Sunday Satsang Today - April 21\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Happy Easter Sunday!!!\nNo Sunday Satsang Today\n  \n\nTime:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon \nJim and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in 2019. \n  \nSunday Community Gathering (Satsang)\nSunday Satsang sessions are informal gatherings of people who are interested in refining their meditative practices and their lifestyles following the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. \nSenior Teachers Jim Nelson and Michael Smith host each session: \n\nMeet from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon\n45-minute Guided Meditation\nPresentation and a Discussion\n\nThere are some Sundays when Sunday Satsang is not held or when other events and presentations replace the Sunday Satsang sessions. When that occurs\, we try to notify all interested people in advance on The Meditation Center website. \nTo receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings\, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-satsang-at-the-center-with-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-1000-a-m-12-noon-2019-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Sunday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190425T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20190328T235821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T235821Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: "Celebrating the Spirit - Jayee!"  with Swami Ritavan Bharati" - April 25\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – April 25\, 2019\n“Celebrating the Spirit – Jayee!”\nwith Swami Ritavan Bharati”\n\n\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrating the Spirit – Jayee!\nENJOY!\nby way of the Eternal and Omnipresent Spirit\,\nthis perennial wisdom illumines and love is born in the “golden-womb” of mind; mind “in-joy” celebrates 50 years of Spirit.\n\nLet us gather together to share this journey\, mindful of life\, heart full of happiness\, life lived with purpose.\n\nThe wholeness and holiness of life we celebrate\, now and in each breath;  now and in each chosen emotion and expression.\n\nMeditate and Awaken\, The Time in Now.\n\nWe gather to collectively reflect\, re-viewing these 50 years\, or 25 or 5\, revealed in the mysteries of Spirit.\n\nWe gather in meditation uniting by way of the collective mindfield of awareness.\n\nWe gather in prayer and japa to purify and bring peace of mind into action.\n\nWe gather to acknowledge meaningful relationships that have supported our journey on the spiritual path of life.\n\nWe gather with Swami Ritavan and the Lineage on April 25th at 7p.m.\, for announcements and special practices introduced in our recent AHYMSIN global sangha retreat in Rishikesh.\n\nMeditate and Awaken\, The Time in Now.\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Hatha Yoga with Paul Emerson\n7:00 p.m. Meditation with Swami Ritavan Bharati\n7:30 p.m. Talk by Swami Ritavan Bharati\n8:30 p.m. No Soup Offered because\nof the Kitchen Renovation\n9:00 p.m. Prayers and Meditation\n\n\n\nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-an-evening-with-swami-ritavan-bharati-april-25-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190502T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20190329T024705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T024705Z
UID:7906-1556820000-1556830800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: "Ayurveda and Yoga for Mental Health" with  Asavari Manvikar\, BAMS - May 2\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang –  May 2\, 2019\n\n“Ayurveda and Yoga for Mental Health”\nwith  Asavari Manvikar\, BAMS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nBachelors of Ayurvedic Medicine Asavari Manvikar is a classically trained Ayurvedic doctor\, who has earned her and Surgery (BAMS) degree in 1997\, and Master’s in Kayachikitsa (Ayurveda medicine) in 2000 from the University of Pune\, India. In 2001\, she was awarded with a Gold Medal for her scholarly thesis work by Institute of Indian Medicine. She is a dedicated practitioner and teacher of Ayurveda. She has been practicing Ayurveda for more than 20 years.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nAsavari served as a Doctor of Ayurveda Medicine Faculty Member at the BSDT’s Ayurveda College\, Wagholi\, Pune from 2001 until 2003. She collaborated with her colleagues to conduct research studies about Ayurveda Medicine\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nAsavari is a founder and lead faculty member at the Minnesota Institute of Ayurveda.   \n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nIn 2011\, she developed and teaches a graduate-level course CSPH 5343 ‘Ayurveda\, The Science of Self-Healing’\, at the Earl E Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing\, University of Minnesota. Through this course she addresses the ethics\, principles\, and spirituality underlying the most ancient healing system of Ayurveda\, and how to integrate it with yoga\, for overall wellbeing.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\nAsavari is a professional member of AAPNA (Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America). She serves as a vice president for the Minnesota Ayurveda Association. Her passion is to educate students on how to create balance to achieve health and wellbeing.  The University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\nShe offers holistic diet and lifestyle consultations at ayuwellnessmn.com. \n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Hatha Yoga with Lori Beron\n7:00 p.m. Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati\n7:30 p.m. Talk by Asavari Manvikar\n8:30 p.m. No Soup Because of Remodel\n9:00 p.m. Prayers and Meditation\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””] \nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-an-evening-with-asavari-manvikar-bams-ayurveda-and-your-wellbeing-may-2-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190505T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20181227T040913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T040913Z
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SUMMARY:No Sunday Satsang: At The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
DESCRIPTION: No Sunday Satsang:   At The Center with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon\n\nTime:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon \nJim and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in 2019. \n  \nSunday Community Gathering (Satsang)\nSunday Satsang sessions are informal gatherings of people who are interested in refining their meditative practices and their lifestyles following the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. \nSenior Teachers Jim Nelson and Michael Smith host each session: \n\nMeet from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon\n45-minute Guided Meditation\nPresentation and a Discussion\n\nThere are some Sundays when Sunday Satsang is not held or when other events and presentations replace the Sunday Satsang sessions. When that occurs\, we try to notify all interested people in advance on The Meditation Center website. \nTo receive personal email announcements from Michael about the status of the Sunday Satsang sessions and/or the focus of the week’s offerings\, please call The Meditation Center office at 612-379-2386.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-satsang-at-the-center-with-michael-smith-and-jim-nelson-1000-a-m-12-noon-2019-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Sunday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190509T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T033030
CREATED:20190430T224418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T224418Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang: "Lessons Along The Path" with Rodney (Rajni) and Joann Huff - May 9\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang – May 9\, 2019\n“Lessons Along The Path”\nwith Rodney (Rajni) and Joann Huff\nEven with the many wonderful teachings available\, spiritual growth still requires constant experimentation with our mind\, body\, breath and emotions to stay balanced\, tranquil and happy. We’ll discuss some of the techniques that have been helpful for me\, and some stumbling blocks I’ve encountered along the way. We’ll also talk about the power of our attitudes. As Swami Rama states in Freedom from the Bondage of Karma\, “Life does not need to be changed; only our attitudes do.” \n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””] \n\n\n\n\nRodney Huff first came to the Center in January of 2000 and quickly took as many classes as he could. Since then he has traveled to India to study at Sadhana Mandir and Sadhaka Grama in Rishikesh. He began teaching Hatha yoga in 2003 and has been a regular teacher of Hatha Yoga (I & II) as well as Meditation I. Rodney is grateful for the opportunity to teach at a place as special as the Meditation Center. The teachings he received transformed his life\, and he hopes that each of his students can have an equally rewarding experience.\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Hatha Yoga with Paul Emerson\n7:00 p.m. Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati\n7:30 p.m. Talk by Rodney Huff\n8:30 p.m. No Soup Because of TMC Kitchen Remodel\n9:00 p.m. Prayers and Meditation\n[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=””]\n\n\nAll are welcome! Come for the entire evening\, or join at any time. There is no need to make reservations. Simply show up and enjoy yourself!\nWeekly Format:\n6:00 – 7:00: Hatha Yoga for Everyone! ($10)\n7:00 – 7:30: Guided Meditation (free!)\n7:30 – 8:30: Inspiring Presentation and discussion (donation appreciated)\n8:30 – 9:00: Vegetarian soup (suggested donation $3)\n9:00: Evening Prayers and Clean-up
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-an-evening-with-rodney-rajni-and-joann-huff-may-9-2019/
CATEGORIES:Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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