The Meditation Center

Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Zoom Viewing at TMC: "Writing and Reading as Personal Practice" with Michelle Skally Doilney - February 4, 2025
2025-02-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Thursday Satsang via Zoom and In-Person Zoom Viewing at TMC – February 6, 2025
“Writing and Reading as Personal Practice” with Michelle Skally Doilney
7:00-8:30 p.m.

5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga – TBD
7:00-8:00 p.m.: “Writing and Reading as Personal Practice” with Michelle Skally Doilney
8:00-8:30 p.m. Guided Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers

Join us for a talk with Michelle Skally Doilney as she speaks about the benefits and the hows of using reading and writing as a personal practice. She will read examples from her own unedited notebooks and travel journals, as well as from Living with a Himalayan Master. Michelle will share benefits and how-tos of writing practice as another way to witness mind, to experience non-judgement and non-attachment. Bring your pen and paper for a short experience.
If you have further interest, Michelle will also be teaching an extended workshop on writing practice on February 15, 2025. 10:00-11:30 a.m., “Writing is for Everybody.”
Michelle Skally Doilney is a student and initiate in the Himalayan Tradition since 1997. She is a lifelong writer and a longtime student studying in-person with Natalie Goldberg, writing teacher and author of Writing Down the Bones and her latest, Writing on Empty: A Guide to Finding Your Inner Voice. Michelle is currently consulting and teaching feng shui, yoga, and writing practice. She is working on several writing and art projects drawing from her love of travel and photography.
www.practicalenvironments.com

Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Zoom Viewing at TMC: "Writing and Reading as Personal Practice" with Michelle Skally Doilney - April 3, 2025
2025-04-03 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang via Zoom and In-Person Zoom Viewing at TMC – April 3, 2025
“Writing and Reading as Personal Practice” with Michelle Skally Doilney
7:00-8:30 p.m.

5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga – TBD
7:00-7:30 p.m. Guided Meditation -TBD
7:30-8:30 p.m.: “Writing and Reading as Personal Practice” with Michelle Skally Doilney
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers

Join us for a talk with Michelle Skally Doilney as she speaks about the benefits and the hows of using reading and writing as a personal practice. She will read examples from her own unedited notebooks and travel journals, as well as from Living with a Himalayan Master. Michelle will share benefits and how-tos of writing practice as another way to witness mind, to experience non-judgement and non-attachment. Bring your pen and paper for a short experience.
If you have further interest, Michelle will also be teaching an extended workshop on writing practice on April 5, 2025. 10:00-11:30 a.m., “Writing is for Everybody. Part II”
Michelle Skally Doilney is a student and initiate in the Himalayan Tradition since 1997. She is a lifelong writer and a longtime student studying in-person with Natalie Goldberg, writing teacher and author of Writing Down the Bones and her latest, Writing on Empty: A Guide to Finding Your Inner Voice. Michelle is currently consulting and teaching feng shui, yoga, and writing practice. She is working on several writing and art projects drawing from her love of travel and photography.
www.practicalenvironments.com

Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and Via Zoom: "My Time in India at SRSG" with Emilio Bettaglio - April 10, 2025
2025-04-10 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and Via Zoom
April 10, 2025
“My Time in India at SRSG” with Emilio Bettaglio
7:00-8:30 p.m. CT
Everyone is Welcome!

5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga
7:00-7:30 p.m: Guided Meditation with Emilio Bettaglio
7:30-8:30 p.m.: “My Time in India at SRSG” with Emilio Bettaglio
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers
Join Emilio Bettaglio for a Thursday Satsang talk and slide presentation regarding his recent visit to India and SRSG.
To support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page.
Or donate through PayPal.
There is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.

Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: "Cherry Blossoms, Temples, and Zen: Reflections on a Fortnight in Kyoto" with Nikki Strong and Daniel Hertz with special guests Atsuko Kiyoyoshi and Misato Sakai - April 1, 2025
2025-05-01 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom – April 1, 2025
“Cherry Blossoms, Temples, and Zen: Reflections on a Fortnight in Kyoto”
Nikki Strong and Daniel Hertz with special guests Atsuko Kiyoyoshi and Misato Sakai
7:00-8:30 p.m. CT
Everyone is Welcome!

5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga – Michael Snodgrass
7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati
7:30-8:30 p.m.: “Cherry Blossoms, Temples, and Zen: Reflections on a Fortnight in Kyoto”
Nikki Strong and Daniel Hertz with special guests Atsuko Kiyoyoshi and Misato Saka
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers
Kyoto is known as the city of 10,000 temples and shrines, home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites… ancient palaces… and endless gardens… But Kyoto is much more than a long and impressive list of tourist destinations. It’s mystical beauty… subtle yet ever present, captivates one in a way only Kyoto can. Join us as we explore the magic of this special place once known as the City of Peace and Tranquility.
To support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page.

Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC: "Journey Inward with Food" with Carol Crenshaw - Session 1: Exploring our Psyche through Food Choices - June 5, 2024
2025-06-05 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC – June 5, 2025
“Journey Inward with Food”
Session 1: Exploring our Psyche through Food Choices
with Carol Crenshaw Ed. M; MA in Eastern Studies/Comparative Psychology/Holistic Health
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga TBD
7:00-7:30 p.m: Guided Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati
7:30-8:30 p.m.:”Journey Inward with Food” Session 1: Exploring our Psyche through Food Choices
with Carol Crenshaw Ed. M; M.A. in Eastern Studies/Comparative Psychology/Holistic Health
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers
While most of us have a working knowledge of what foods are healthy and which aren’t, it
doesn’t always mean that we follow this understanding in food choices. And if you already do,
you may still glean many pointers and insights in these sessions. We will use food habits, likes
and dislikes, and emotions connected to food to learn more about ourselves and how to work
with the mind.
Learn how to explore food choices from the psychological perspective, as well as understanding
how the mind and food choices affect our practice, and how our practice affects our mind and
food choices. Balance according to Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine will be included.
In addition, we will delve into other user-friendly methods to gain mastery of using food for
optimal spiritual growth.
Session 1: Exploring our Psyche through Food Choices
Session 2: Practical Methods for Making Changes
Carol Crenshaw, Ed. M; Master’s in Eastern Studies / Comparative
Psychology / Holistic Health (yoga therapy and research program) founded by Dr. Swami Rama. Co-founder of Inner Peace Yoga Center in Indpls. Former co-director of Himalayan Institute NYC; biofeedback trainer and yoga therapist in Combined Therapy, Honesdale and NYC. IYAT Certified Yoga Therapist, Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500, Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner, co-author of EFT For Meditation. On staff with Teachers Transformation Program for SRSG.

Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC: "Journey Inward with Food" with Carol Crenshaw - Session 2: Practical Methods for Making Changes - June 12, 2024
2025-06-12 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing at TMC – June 12, 2025
“Journey Inward with Food”
Session 2: Practical Methods for Making Changes
with Carol Crenshaw Ed. M; MA in Eastern Studies/Comparative Psychology/Holistic Health
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga TBD
7:00-7:30 p.m: Guided Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati
7:30-8:30 p.m.:”Journey Inward with Food” Session 2: Practical Methods for Making Changes
with Carol Crenshaw Ed. M; M.A. in Eastern Studies/Comparative Psychology/Holistic Health
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers
While most of us have a working knowledge of what foods are healthy and which aren’t, it
doesn’t always mean that we follow this understanding in food choices. And if you already do,
you may still glean many pointers and insights in these sessions. We will use food habits, likes
and dislikes, and emotions connected to food to learn more about ourselves and how to work
with the mind.
Learn how to explore food choices from the psychological perspective, as well as understanding
how the mind and food choices affect our practice, and how our practice affects our mind and
food choices. Balance according to Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine will be included.
In addition, we will delve into other user-friendly methods to gain mastery of using food for
optimal spiritual growth.
Carol Crenshaw, Ed. M; Master’s in Eastern Studies / Comparative
Psychology / Holistic Health (yoga therapy and research program) founded by Dr. Swami Rama. Co-founder of Inner Peace Yoga Center in Indpls. Former co-director of Himalayan Institute NYC; biofeedback trainer and yoga therapist in Combined Therapy, Honesdale and NYC. IYAT Certified Yoga Therapist, Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500, Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner, co-author of EFT For Meditation. On staff with Teachers Transformation Program for SRSG.

Thursday Satsang with In-Person Meditation and Talk via Zoom: Introduction to the "Guru Gita" followed by the recorded recitation of the "Guru Gita" with Emilio Bettaglio via zoom - July 3, 2025
2025-07-03 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang with In-Person Meditation and Talk via Zoom – July 3, 2025
Meditation at 7:00 p.m. with Swami Radha will be in person.
Introduction to the “Guru Gita”
followed by the recorded recitation of the “Guru Gita”
with Emilio Bettaglio via zoom

5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga with Michael Snodgrass
7:00-7:30 p.m: In-Person Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
7:30-8:30 p.m.: Introduction to the “Guru Gita”
followed by the recorded recitation of the “Guru Gita” with Emilio Bettaglio
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers

Emilio will give a brief introduction to the “Guru Gita” followed by the recorded recitation of the “Song of the Guru.”
The “Guru Gita” (lit. ’Song of the Guru’) is a n Indian scripture that is said to have been authored by the sage Vyasa. The verses of this scripture may also be chanted. The text is part of the larger Skanda Purana. There are several versions of the “Guru Gita,” varying from around 100 to over 400 verses. Another view is that “Guru Gita” is part of “Viswasara Tantra”….
…The text of the “Guru Gita” describes a conversation between …Shiva and his wife, the goddess Parvati, in which she asks him how to achieve liberation. Shiva answers her by describing the guru principle, the proper ways of worshiping the guru and the methods and benefits of repeating the “Guru Gita.” Courtesy of Wikipedia.org.
Verse 4
Durlabham trishu lokeshu, tach chrnushva vadaamyaham; Gurum vinaa Brahma naanyat, satyam satyam varaanane.
Here is the secret knowledge that is difficult to attain in the three worlds. Listen to it carefully as I reveal it to you now. The Absolute is the same as the Guru.
This is the truth, O beautiful One, this is the truth.
To support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate hereor make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page.
Or donate through PayPal.
There is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.

Read here the “Guru Gita” in English…newest version with diacritical marks.
Read here the text of the “Guru Gita” in Sanskrit.
The audio starts with: Mama catur vidha puruartha siddhyarthe jape viniyoga… and continues with Verse One: (these audio verses match all succeeding written verses until 182 ending)
Sūta uvāca: verse one begins on bottom of page 3 of the English translation
Verse 1, Sūta said:
Kailāsa-śikhare ramye
bhakti-sandhāna-nāyakam,
Pranamya pārvatī bhaktyā
śankaram paryaprcchata.
To listen to the audio recording of the “Guru Gita” click here.

Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: "Remembering Swami Veda Bharati" Tenth Anniversary Commemoration of Swami Veda Bharati's Mahasamadhi - July 17, 2025
2025-07-17 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom – July 17, 2025
“Remembering Swami Veda Bharati”
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CT

5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Hatha Yoga
7:00-7:30 p.m.: Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
7:00-8:00 p.m.: Commemoration of the Mahasamadhi of Swami Veda
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers

Join us to remember Swami Veda Bharati.

Thursday, July 17th, is the commemoration at TMC of
Swami Veda’s Mahasamadhi Anniversary which falls on July 14th.

Details to come.

Join us, either in person or via Zoom, for a special Thursday Satsang to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Mahasamadhi of Swami Veda Bharati. Swami Veda entered Mahasamadhi on July 14, 2015.

Thursday Program: August 7, 2025! The Meditation Center Invites You to Join Us -“Solving Uncertainty through Meditation” with/ Swami Ritavan Bharati & Other HYT Teachers, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
2025-08-07 08:00 - 17:00
Please join us in person &via Zoom for a very special & timely evening exploring the theme:
“Solving Uncertainty though Meditation”
Thursday: August 7, 2025
7:00-9:00 pm CT
St. Maron’s Church
600 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Come early to immerse yourself in the sound of beautiful flute music performed by Lexy Race.
Our evening speakers include Swami Ritavan Bharati, Swami Radha Bharati, Stephen Parker,
Sunita Gangopadhyay, and Anil Saigal.
This is a free event.
There is parking available in the St. Boniface parking lot, entrance on University Avenue NE; and in St. Maron’s parking lot, with entrance on 6th Avenue NE, behind the church.
There is also street parking available on University Avenue NE
and the side streets in the area.
There will be no TMC in-person hatha class at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom - On Silence: "Storytime" from 'Living with the Himalayan Masters'and other writings with Michelle Skally Doilney - August 14, 2025
2025-08-14 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom – August 14, 2025
On Silence: “Storytime” from Living with the Himalayan Masters and other writings
with Michelle Skally Doilney
7:00 -8:30 p.m.
Everyone is Welcome!

5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga with Michael Snodgrass
7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
7:30-8:30 p.m.: “On Silence: “Storytime” from Living with the Himalayan Masters and other writings
with Michelle Skally Doilney
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers

Join us with Michelle Skally Doilney as she reads aloud from Living with the Himalayan Masters and other books or essays on personal practice, practical lessons, and silence practice. Enjoy the experience of settling in to the moment, settling down within, with someone reading stories aloud to you as there is nothing else to do, nowhere else to be. There will be time between readings for questions, discussion and sharing.

Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: Ayurvedic Study Group:"Ayurveda Study Group: The Three Roots" with Gary Gran DAy. CYT and Cynthia Gran DAy. E-RYT 500, YACEP on August 21, 2025 at 7:00-8:30 p.m. CT
2025-08-21 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and Via Zoom – August 21, 2025
“Ayurveda Study Group: The Three Roots”
with Gary Gran DAy. CYT and Cynthia Gran DAy. E-RYT 500, YACEP
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CdT

5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Hatha Yoga with Nikki Strong
7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
7:30-8:30 p.m.: Ayurvedic Study Group “Ayurveda Study Group: The Three Roots”
with Gary Gran, DAy. CYT and Cynthia Gran, DAy. E-RYT 500, YACEP
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers

Please join us for our group study of Ayurveda, the science of life and longevity. In tonight’s session we’ll be reading sutras from the 7th chapter of the “Charaka Samhita” which discuss our basic urges – which ones to express, which ones to moderate, and which ones to suppress. From there we’ll introduce what are called the three roots, or the underlying causes that perpetuate suffering in the world, drawing from Buddhist commentaries and the “Yoga Sutras.”
“There are various modes and levels of suffering, but ignorance is the mother of all.” – Bengali Baba
Ayurveda teaches that eliminating the cause, cutting the root, is the best cure, but that’s not always possible. So, we’ll be reflecting on how to best live in this world, reduce suffering, and foster peace. Please bring your “beginner’s mind” and join us as we listen deeply to the words of the sages and share our reflections.
Participation is invited! Attendance at prior meetings is not required. All are welcome.
.Gary & Cynthia Gran have been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. They met at the old Glenview Center in Illinois and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga, meditation and Ayurveda. They enjoy desert gardening, cooking and hiking at their home in Tucson, Arizona, and are currently in summer residence in Minneapolis.
Gary Gran, DAy. CYT
Cynthia Gran, DAy. E-RYT 500, YACEP

Gary’s blog is ayurvedalessons.com.

Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: "Bodhicāryāvatāra," (The Way of the Bodhisattva) presented by Stephen Parker PsyD, E-RYT 500, 7:00-8:30 p.m. on August 28, 2025 at 7:00-8:30 p.m. CT
2025-08-28 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and Via Zoom – August 28, 2025
Bodhicāryāvatāra, (The Way of the Bodhisattva)
presented by Stephen Parker PsyD, E-RYT 500, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CT

5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Hatha Yoga
7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Stephen Parker PsyD, E-RYT 500
7:30-8:30 p.m.: Bodhicāryāvatāra, (The Way of the Bodhisattva) w/ Stephen Parker PsyD, E-RYT 500
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers

A discussion of the text …Bodhicāryāvatāra, (The Way of the Bodhisattva) to prepare for the in-depth study of the text with Stoma beginning September 8th.. a bodhisattva is a person who has attained, or is striving towards, bodhi (‘awakening’, ‘enlightenment’) or Buddhahood. Often, the term specifically refers to a person who forgoes or delays personal nirvana or bodhi in order to compassionately help other individuals reach Buddhahood. Courtesy of Wikipedia .org.

Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom - On Silence: "Storytime" from 'Living with the Himalayan Masters and other writings with Michelle Skally Doilney - October 9, 2025
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom – October 9, 2025
On Silence: “Storytime” from Living with the Himalayan Masters and other writings
with Michelle Skally Doilney
7:00 -8:30 p.m.
Everyone is Welcome!

5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga
7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
7:30-8:30 p.m.: “On Silence: “Storytime” from Living with the Himalayan Masters and other writings
with Michelle Skally Doilney
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers

Join us with Michelle Skally Doilney as she reads aloud from Living with the Himalayan Masters and other books or essays on personal practice, practical lessons, and silence practice. Enjoy the experience of settling in to the moment, settling down within, with someone reading stories aloud to you as there is nothing else to do, nowhere else to be. There will be time between readings for questions, discussion and sharing.

Thursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom:“Remembrance of the Mahasamadhi of H.H.S. Swami Rama of the Himalayas” November 13, 2025
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang In Person and via Zoom – November 13, 2025
“Remembrance of the Mahasamadhi of H.H.S. Swami Rama of the Himalayas”

7:00-8:30 p.m. CST
5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga
7:00-7:20 p.m.: Recorded Guided Meditation with Swami Rama
7:20-7:30 p.m.: Recitation of “Akhaṇḍa-maṇḍalākāram” mantra
Akhaṇḍa-maṇḍalākāram vyāptam yena carācaram
Tat padam darśitam yena, tasmai śrī gurave namah
(Which) pervades the entire unbroken form of the circle (of creation), moving and unmoving, to that beautiful and benevolent Guru through whom that state was revealed (to me), salutations
7:30-8:30 p.m.: Commemoration of Māhasamadhi of H.H.S. Swami Rama. A video of Prakash Keshaviah’s presentation on the life Swami Rama and the lineage of the Himalayan Tradition will be shown.
8:30 p.m.: Evening Chants
8:40 p.m.: Snacks

H.H.S. Swami Rama of the Himalayas left his body on November 13, 1996. Please join us on Thursday, November 13, 2025 for a celebration and memorial of the life and teachings of this great master from The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. H.H.S. Swami Rama was a yogi, scientist, researcher, writer, and humanitarian

28th Anniversary
H.H.S. Swami Rama’s Māhasamadhi
November 13, 1996

“In 1996, this fully enlightened Master and representative of the ancient lineage of yogis left his body. His memorial today is in the hearts of his disciples and students who carry his work. He is most remembered for his great love for all and the magnetic power of his spirit, such that as he walked, one felt pulled to follow behind him. The full impact of his legacy will be
realized perhaps in a century.”

Om
Gurave namaḥ.
Parama-gurave namaḥ.
Parameṣhṭhi-gurave namaḥ.
Paramparā-gurubhyo namaḥ.

~ Swami Veda Bharati ~
from Swami Veda’s Blog

This year, we celebrate the 29h anniversary of Swami Rama’s MahaSamadhi. Gurudev left his body on November 13, 1996 in his apartment at the HIHT campus. He was surrounded by his close disciples. A special program (in person and via Zoom) for Thursday’s gathering will be presented.

On the First Maha-Samadhi Anniversary of H.H. Swami Rama

Published: 13 November 2015 | Written by Swami Veda Bharati

On the First Maha-Samadhi Anniversary of H.H. Swami Rama
Phone Address by Swami Veda
The Meditation Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
November 2, 1997
OM! OM! OM!
The days become sacred when a sacred being imparts a special grace or energy to the forces in the universe. All the annual cycles of celebration and commemorations are built around those occasions. In our present day society and thinking, the human being is no longer a unit in the universe; he views himself as something outside the universe, trying to control the universe as an outsider. This view is incorrect, we are part of the universe, the energy and life that flows through us is the same one through whose rhythms and waves, all the planets, stars, constellations, breath patterns, respond. That enlightenment is not an individual event; it is a cosmic or ultra-cosmic event. The coming into body of a sacred being, an enlightened being, also is not an individual event. It is not something over which only the immediate physical relatives rejoice; it is something of universal importance. It is a universal event. It is beyond the category of the birth of planets. It is said that when an enlightened being sits for his final enlightenment session all the saints, past Buddhas, and enlightened ones attend upon him. And thereafter, his rhythms are not the rhythms of an individual. Those of us who were fortunate to see the Master walking, who recall at times walking with him and feeling as though we paced together with the universal force, with some unseen, unknown magnet – those of us who experienced that phenomenon will never forget it, because it was not an individual but the condensation, the convergence of an unknown number of universal forces passing through that particular space, time, matter coordinate that we call an individual.
I’ve said, “The days become sacred.” Those of us who have been taught to be in tune, even to a minor degree, to be attuned to those rhythms, to the beat to which a master walks, find that on those sacred days, certain special waves touch us. These are not the waves of a physical energy, but rather something happens within the consciousness. We do not realize that it is all synchronized, that the events of consciousness are synchronized with the events in the universe. Or rather, to put it more correctly, the events in the universe are projections of the events in consciousness… (an excerpt)

In-Person Attendance is Cancelled for Tonight's Satsang Due to the Weather Conditions - Thursday Satsang Via Zoom Only Tonight: The Meditation Center's Holiday Program 2025, "Celebration of the Season of Silence, Light, and Hope" December 18, 20
2025-12-18 19:00 - 20:30
In-Person Attendance is Cancelled for Tonight’s Satsang Due to the Snowy and Icy Weather Conditions
Thursday Satsang Via Zoom Only Tonight
December 18, 2025
The Meditation Center’s Holiday Program 2025
“Celebration of the Season of Silence, Light, and Hope”
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Holiday Program Schedule
There will be no gentle hatha class on the 18th.
7:00-7:30 p.m.
“Meditation on Light” guided by Swami Ma Radha Bharati
7:30-8:05 p.m.
Welcome Message and Annual Board of Directors Report
Music by Chris Young and Maja Radovanilija
Swami Ritavan’s Holiday Message read by Cynthia Gran
A Holiday Reading by David Alexander
8:05- 8:10 p.m.
Lighting of Candles in Remembrance of
Those Who Passed in 2025
8:10-8:30 p.m.
Spiral of Light Candle Lighting Ceremony
Accompanied with Music by Chris Young and Maja Radovanlija
8:30 p.m.
Community Singing Silent Night
8:40 p.m.
Vegan Soup by Simone De Los Santos and Trimmings
If you can, please bring a savory dish or a sweet to share
with the community.
Read here the lyrics of “Silent Night”
