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SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02/2024-06-09/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-06-02/2024-06-02/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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SUMMARY:FANTASTIC FAMILY FUN-RAISER and SPRING OPEN HOUSE  Saturday: May 11\, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. to Noon
DESCRIPTION:Mark Your Calendars…\nJoin TMC Community for our\nFANTASTIC FAMILY FUN-RAISER\n          and\n   SPRING OPEN HOUSE\nSaturday: May 11\, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to Noon\nOur Fundraiser goal this spring is $63\,000!!!\n\n	\n\n\n\nHatha Yoga    Music    Stories     Book Sale  \n      Meditation\, Muffins\, & Merriment! \nLots of MUFFINS!   Tea and Fruit!\nOpening Saturday of the NE Farmers Market 9am – 1pm\n\n\nEveryone is Welcome!\nLove Serve Remember\nDonate Here to TMC!\nOr donate through PayPal.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/fantastic-family-fun-raiser-and-spring-open-house-saturday-may-11-2024-1000-a-m-to-noon/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T210000
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CREATED:20240305T193632Z
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SUMMARY:Maha Shivaratri Observance In Person and Via Zoom Friday\, March 8\, 2024 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Maha Shivaratri Observance In Person and Via Zoom\nFriday\, March 8\, 2024\n7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\nShiva is the Lord of the meditator\, the very identity of the meditator. The earliest iconography in human history is a meditative one as divinity sitting in the meditative posture. It is the iconography of Shiva. It is that one by whose grace we are drawn to a life of renunciation to go up the mountain\, for he is the dweller of Mount Kailasha\, the dweller of the highest mountain within us; the head. From his matted hair\, the gushing river of inspiration \, knowledge and wisdom flows. The very river descends from the highest of the heavens\, comes right into our fontanel\, and from there flows downward into the seven worlds (chakras)\, the seven continents\, the seven oceans and becomes our very kundalini. That Shiva. To him I dedicate myself today and chant\, “OM NAMAH SHIVAYA” \nSwami Veda\, 1996 Shivaratri Address \nJoin Chris Young and Emilio Bettaglio at 7:oo p.m. on Friday\, the 8th\, for a Maha Shivaratri program of inward observation and contemplation. \n7:00 p.m: Introduction and brief outward physical puja with Chris and Emilio. \n7:30 p.m.: Swami Veda’s recording of Manas Puja (Internal Sacrifice) \n8:00 PM: Swami Veda’s recording of 1\,000 names of Shiva
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/maha-shivaratri-observation-in-person-and-via-zoom-friday-march-8-2024-700-p-m-900-p-m/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T233000
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SUMMARY:Winter Silence & Practice Retreat with Swami Radha Bharati   Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, Farmington\, Minnesota  February 23-25\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Winter Silence & Practice Retreat with Swami Radha Bharati\n Mount Olivet  Conference & Retreat Center\nFarmington\, Minnesota\nFebruary 23-25\, 2024\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati for a winter silence and practice retreat.\nGuided by Swami Radha and the light of the Himalayan Tradition\, the retreat schedule will include meditations\, hatha yoga\, and contemplative walks. \nSubtle body practice sessions will add depth to your silence experience. \nBased on our November survey responses\, we have reserved one dorm room for women for Friday night\, February 23rd\, through Sunday\, February 25th. All hotel rooms have been taken. \nDorm rooms can accommodate up to 10 guests. We have 5 spaces available in the women’s dorm room\, 2 roll-away beds and 3 bunk bed spaces (1 lower and 2 upper). \nWomen’s Dorm Room Cost: $297.61 \n(5 spaces are currently available) \nRegister Here for Women’s Dorm Accommodation \nIf at least 4 men are interested in attending this retreat it might be possible to reserve a dorm room for men. Email us at info@themeditationcenter.org with a subject line of “Winter Retreat 2024 – Men’s Dorm”  if you would like to attend and commit to the retreat\, \nRegistration cost is $297.61. There are 10 spaces\, 4 single beds\, 2 roll-aways\, and 2 bunk beds. Let us know of your interest as soon as possible and TMC will reserve a dorm room and registration will be set up if there is enough interest.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/winter-silence-practice-retreat-with-swami-radha-bharati-mount-olivet-conference-retreat-center-farmington-minnesota-february-23-25-2024/2024-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Silence Retreat,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Winter Silence & Practice Retreat with Swami Radha Bharati   Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, Farmington\, Minnesota  February 23-25\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Winter Silence & Practice Retreat with Swami Radha Bharati\n Mount Olivet  Conference & Retreat Center\nFarmington\, Minnesota\nFebruary 23-25\, 2024\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati for a winter silence and practice retreat.\nGuided by Swami Radha and the light of the Himalayan Tradition\, the retreat schedule will include meditations\, hatha yoga\, and contemplative walks. \nSubtle body practice sessions will add depth to your silence experience. \nBased on our November survey responses\, we have reserved one dorm room for women for Friday night\, February 23rd\, through Sunday\, February 25th. All hotel rooms have been taken. \nDorm rooms can accommodate up to 10 guests. We have 5 spaces available in the women’s dorm room\, 2 roll-away beds and 3 bunk bed spaces (1 lower and 2 upper). \nWomen’s Dorm Room Cost: $297.61 \n(5 spaces are currently available) \nRegister Here for Women’s Dorm Accommodation \nIf at least 4 men are interested in attending this retreat it might be possible to reserve a dorm room for men. Email us at info@themeditationcenter.org with a subject line of “Winter Retreat 2024 – Men’s Dorm”  if you would like to attend and commit to the retreat\, \nRegistration cost is $297.61. There are 10 spaces\, 4 single beds\, 2 roll-aways\, and 2 bunk beds. Let us know of your interest as soon as possible and TMC will reserve a dorm room and registration will be set up if there is enough interest.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/winter-silence-practice-retreat-with-swami-radha-bharati-mount-olivet-conference-retreat-center-farmington-minnesota-february-23-25-2024/2024-02-24/
CATEGORIES:Silence Retreat,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T233000
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SUMMARY:Winter Silence & Practice Retreat with Swami Radha Bharati   Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center\, Farmington\, Minnesota  February 23-25\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Winter Silence & Practice Retreat with Swami Radha Bharati\n Mount Olivet  Conference & Retreat Center\nFarmington\, Minnesota\nFebruary 23-25\, 2024\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati for a winter silence and practice retreat.\nGuided by Swami Radha and the light of the Himalayan Tradition\, the retreat schedule will include meditations\, hatha yoga\, and contemplative walks. \nSubtle body practice sessions will add depth to your silence experience. \nBased on our November survey responses\, we have reserved one dorm room for women for Friday night\, February 23rd\, through Sunday\, February 25th. All hotel rooms have been taken. \nDorm rooms can accommodate up to 10 guests. We have 5 spaces available in the women’s dorm room\, 2 roll-away beds and 3 bunk bed spaces (1 lower and 2 upper). \nWomen’s Dorm Room Cost: $297.61 \n(5 spaces are currently available) \nRegister Here for Women’s Dorm Accommodation \nIf at least 4 men are interested in attending this retreat it might be possible to reserve a dorm room for men. Email us at info@themeditationcenter.org with a subject line of “Winter Retreat 2024 – Men’s Dorm”  if you would like to attend and commit to the retreat\, \nRegistration cost is $297.61. There are 10 spaces\, 4 single beds\, 2 roll-aways\, and 2 bunk beds. Let us know of your interest as soon as possible and TMC will reserve a dorm room and registration will be set up if there is enough interest.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/winter-silence-practice-retreat-with-swami-radha-bharati-mount-olivet-conference-retreat-center-farmington-minnesota-february-23-25-2024/2024-02-23/
CATEGORIES:Silence Retreat,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024219
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SUMMARY:"Mauna Amavasya Day" a Silence Day on Friday\, February 9\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars…\nFriday\, February 9\, 2024\n“Mauna Amavasya Day”\nJoin Swami Radha and Emilio Bettaglio for a day of immersion into the vastness of blissful silence during the auspicious day of “Mauna Amavasya\,” on Friday\, February 9th. “Mauna Amavasya” is observed during this special day of No Moon which offers transformative opportunities through silence practice. \n‘You may join for the entire day or at any point during the program for however much time you are able to stay. The schedule will start at 6:00 a.m. with Morning Prayers in the Himalayan Tradition\, and will include practices such as silent Joints and Glands\, Pranayama\, unguided meditation\, silent flower havan\, guided subtle body practices. The program will conclude after evening meditation and evening prayers at 8:00 p.m. \nRSVP here if you intend to come for any part of the day. \nTentative schedule: \n6:00 -6:15 a.m.:Morning Prayers in the Himalayan Tradition \n6:15- 7:00 a.m.: Silent Pranayama and Joints and Glands Practice \n7:00-8:00 a.m.: Meditation (Not Guided) \n8:00-9:15 a.m.z: Breakfast \n11:00-11:30 a.m.z; Silent Community Flower/Water Puja \n12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch with Vegan Soup\, Bread\, Fruit \n1:00-6:00 p.m.: Individual Participation in the Flower/Water Puja\, Open Sitting in Meditation\, Ganapati Mantra Practice\, Subtle \nBody Practices \n6:00- 6:30 p.m.: Light Supper \n8:00 p.m.: Meditation and Evening Prayers. \nThe focus throughout the day will be on Ganapati Mantra for enhancing and stabilizing our practice as we travel through this “Decade of Loving Transformation.” \nThis will be an in-person only event.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/mauna-amavasya-day-a-silence-day-on-friday-february-9-2024/
CATEGORIES:Silence Retreat,Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T200000
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SUMMARY:AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom with Chris Young - January 24\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:New AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom\nwith Chris Young\nWednesday\, January 24\, 2024\nTime: 7:00 p.m. CST \nWe will meet every other Wednesday to recite the mantra together.\nॐ गं गणपतये नमः ।\n\n“Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”\nOm\, Gam\, salutations to Lord Ganesha\n\n	\n\n\n\nGayatri Prayer\n\nगायत्री मातः। हे गुरो। श्री गुरो।\nसद् बुद्धिं मे प्रयच्च।\nचित्तं मे निर्मलं शान्तं प्रसन्नं भूयात्।\nसर्वे मे भावाः शुध्यन्ताम्।\nमैत्री भावनया क्षमां याचितुं आत्मबलं मे देहि।\nॐ तत्सद् ब्रह्मार्पणम् अस्तु॥\n\n\ngāyatrī mātaḥ | he guro | śrī guro |\nsad buddhiṁ me prayacca |\ncittaṁ me nirmalaṁ śāntaṁ prasannaṁ bhūyāt |\nsarve me bhāvāḥ śudhyantām |\nmaītrī bhāvanayā kṣamāṁ yācituṁ ātma balaṁ me dehi |\nom tat-sad brahmārpaṇam astu ||\n\nMother Gayatri\, Oh Gurudeva\, Shri Gurudeva\nGrant me pure buddhi.\nMay my mind become immaculate\, quiet\, peaceful\, clear and pleasant.\nMay all my emotions be purified.\nGrant me the spiritual strength to ask for forgiveness with a sentiment of amity.\nOm. That (alone is) Real.\nMay (all this endeavor) be (accepted as my) surrender and offering to Brahman.\n\nChris will guide us in the recitation of the Gayatri Prayer and of 1 mala of the new mantra\,”Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”.\n\n\n	\n\n\nChris Young was initiated into the Himalayan Yoga Tradition in 2005\, but has been connected with The Tradition in some way since birth\, with his parents being early members and faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis. Chris occasionally leads Kirtan at the Meditation Center’s Thursday satsang\, and helps with some IT aspects of the HYT Teacher Training Program. Chris finds the thread of yoga and meditation that has been taught through the Tradition and its teachers\, and cultivated through practice\, to always keep him returning to his heart’s path – the path of Yoga – and he is grateful to be a part of the local and global communities that are working to further the mission of The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. He is the father of two amazing boys\, he enjoys singing and playing music\, and is ready to help with your ocular asanas through eye-roll-inducing dad jokes.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ahymsin-community-mantra-japa-practice-via-zoom-with-chris-young-january-24-2024/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240114T093000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024219
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T002422Z
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SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Lori Beron
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Lori  Beron\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2024-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024219
CREATED:20240110T001219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T001219Z
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SUMMARY:AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom with Chris Young - January 10\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:New AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom\nwith Chris Young\nWednesday\, January 10\, 2024\nTime: 7:00 p.m. CST \nWe will meet every other Wednesday to recite the mantra together.\nॐ गं गणपतये नमः ।\n\n“Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”\nOm\, Gam\, salutations to Lord Ganesha\n\n	\n\n\n\nGayatri Prayer\n\nगायत्री मातः। हे गुरो। श्री गुरो।\nसद् बुद्धिं मे प्रयच्च।\nचित्तं मे निर्मलं शान्तं प्रसन्नं भूयात्।\nसर्वे मे भावाः शुध्यन्ताम्।\nमैत्री भावनया क्षमां याचितुं आत्मबलं मे देहि।\nॐ तत्सद् ब्रह्मार्पणम् अस्तु॥\n\n\ngāyatrī mātaḥ | he guro | śrī guro |\nsad buddhiṁ me prayacca |\ncittaṁ me nirmalaṁ śāntaṁ prasannaṁ bhūyāt |\nsarve me bhāvāḥ śudhyantām |\nmaītrī bhāvanayā kṣamāṁ yācituṁ ātma balaṁ me dehi |\nom tat-sad brahmārpaṇam astu ||\n\nMother Gayatri\, Oh Gurudeva\, Shri Gurudeva\nGrant me pure buddhi.\nMay my mind become immaculate\, quiet\, peaceful\, clear and pleasant.\nMay all my emotions be purified.\nGrant me the spiritual strength to ask for forgiveness with a sentiment of amity.\nOm. That (alone is) Real.\nMay (all this endeavor) be (accepted as my) surrender and offering to Brahman.\n\nChris will guide us in the recitation of the Gayatri Prayer and of 1 mala of the new mantra\,”Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”.\n\n\n	\n\n\nChris Young was initiated into the Himalayan Yoga Tradition in 2005\, but has been connected with The Tradition in some way since birth\, with his parents being early members and faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis. Chris occasionally leads Kirtan at the Meditation Center’s Thursday satsang\, and helps with some IT aspects of the HYT Teacher Training Program. Chris finds the thread of yoga and meditation that has been taught through the Tradition and its teachers\, and cultivated through practice\, to always keep him returning to his heart’s path – the path of Yoga – and he is grateful to be a part of the local and global communities that are working to further the mission of The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. He is the father of two amazing boys\, he enjoys singing and playing music\, and is ready to help with your ocular asanas through eye-roll-inducing dad jokes.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ahymsin-community-mantra-japa-practice-via-zoom-with-chris-young-january-10-2024/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T093000
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CREATED:20240109T172542Z
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SUMMARY:Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024219
CREATED:20231120T222800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T234841Z
UID:20648-1702580400-1702585800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: The Meditation Center's Holiday Program 2023\, "Celebration of the Season of Silence\, Light\, and Hope" December 14\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom\nDecember 14\, 2023\nThe Meditation Center’s Holiday Program 2023\n“Celebration of the Season of Silence\, Light\, and Hope”\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nHoliday Program Schedule\n5:30-6:45p.m. No Hatha Yoga Drop-In Class Tonight \n7:00-7:30 p.m. “Meditation on Light” guided by Swami Ma Radha Bharati \n7:30-7:45 p.m. Welcome Message and Annual Board of Directors Report by Sunita Gangopadhyay \n7:45-7:50 p.m. Lighting of the Menorah on the Last Night of Hanukkah \nwith Daniel Hertz and Nikki Strong \n7:50 -8:00 p.m. Music by Chris Young \n8:00 -8:05 p.m. Eric Ness Reading Swami Ritavan’s Holiday Message 2023 \n8:05-8:30p.m. Spiral of Light Candle Lighting Ceremony Accompanied with Music by Chris Young \n8:30 p.m. Chris Young and Community Singing Silent Night \nRead here the lyrics of “Silent Night” \n8:40 Vegan Soup by Paul Emerson and Trimmings \nIf you can\, please bring a savory dish or a sweet to share  with the community.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-the-meditation-centers-holiday-program-2023-celebration-of-the-season-of-silence-light-and-hope-december-14-2023/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024219
CREATED:20231101T222403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T222403Z
UID:20628-1699776000-1699792200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Fundraiser 2023 "Living Purposefully" on Sunday\, November 12\, 2023\, 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Fall Fundraiser 2023\n“Living Purposefully”\nSunday\, November 12\, 2023\nPlease join us Sunday morning\, November 12\, 2023\, for a community fundraiser celebrating life.\n“Living Purposefully”\n8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nSchedule\nMorning Prayers In Person and via Zoom: 8:20-8:30 a.m. CST\nSunday Morning Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati In Person and via Zoom: 8:30-9:15 a.m. CST\nTea and treats in the dining room\, self-directed gentle hatha stretches in the Hall of the Tradition\, browse the used book sale: 9:15 – 10:00 a.m CST\nSunday Morning Book Club In Person & via Zoom with Swami Radha\, Jim Nelson\, & Michael Smith: 10:00-11:30 a.m. CST\nCommunity Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CST\n  \nBuy a Fall Fundraiser Raffle Ticket\nDrawing will be held on Sunday morning November 12th.\nCost $20.00\nPurchase here. \nPrizes: \nAn initial  90-minute Ayurveda consultation with Cynthia or Gary Gran \n2 bundles of 20 free drop-in hatha classes and satsangs  \nA 50-minute biofeedback session with Daniel Hertz
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/fall-fundraiser-2023-living-purposefully-on-sunday-november-12-2023-815-a-m-1230-p-m/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024219
CREATED:20231011T154713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T155036Z
UID:20594-1697400000-1697405400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:In Person at TMC and via Zoom:The Meditation Center is Celebrating the Nine Days/Nights of Navaratri  October 15 - October 24\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:In Person at TMC and via Zoom\nThe Meditation Center is Celebrating the Nine Days/Nights of Navaratri\nOctober 15 – October 24\, 2023\nImmortal She is\, pervading all things that grow downward and all things that extend upwards. It is by Her brilliance and light that the darkness of ignorance vanishes. She\, Devi\, the Divine One who has expounded Herself as the very being of the universe and the custodian. Mother Deity\, the Divine Mother\, Shri who is the refuge of all forms\, of all thoughts and sentiments – all Her expressions in the power of will\, power of knowledge\, power of creativity – Lalita\, the tender one\, the gentle one\, Tripura Sundari\, the Beauty of the Three Realms\, She whose name is beauty. She\, who has revealed Herself in Creation\, through the powers of Shree. (The meaning of this event for which Sadhakas celebrate) \nSunday\, October 15\, 8:00 p.m.: Navaratri Puja in the Meditation Room. Swami Veda’s recitation of 1\,000 names of Lalita after the puja. \nMonday\, October 16 to Monday\, October 23\, 8:45 p.m.: Via Zoom Swami Veda’s recording of 1\,000 names of Lalita. \nOn Navaratri’s last evening\, Tuesday\, October 24\, 8:00 p.m.: Navaratri concluding puja will be held in the Meditation room after the 1\,000 names of Lalita recitation. \nListen here and follow the 1\,000 Names of Lalita\, the Mother Divine\, “Sri Lalita Sahasranama” recited by Swami Veda Bharati \nRead here the 1\,000 Names of Lalita\, the Mother Divine\, “Sri Lalita Sahasranama.”
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/in-person-at-tmc-and-via-zoomthe-meditation-center-is-celebrating-the-nine-days-nights-of-navaratri-october-15-october-24-2023/2023-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T093000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024219
CREATED:20231011T141137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T141300Z
UID:20585-1696753200-1696757400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:In Person and Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: In Person and Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/in-person-and-via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2023-10-08/2023-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024219
CREATED:20230914T185237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T221225Z
UID:20499-1696152600-1696163400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Seminar "Decade of Loving Transformation" with Swami Ritavan Bharati - October 1\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Seminar “Decade of Loving Transformation”\nwith Swami Ritavan Bharati\nOctober 1\, 2023\n 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\nSuggested donation $20.00\nRSVP here for October 1st\n\nOur “Decade of Loving Transformation” is underway and enlivening the spiritual lives of initiates across the globe. \n\nDuring Swami Ritavan’s yearly visit to the Meditation Center\, the community members are invited to come and experience a deepening understanding of inner peace and total well-being. The theme of “Loving Transformation” will be addressed through the Buddhist Heart Sutra\, the Christian Beatitudes\, along with the Yoga Sutras\, and Yoga Nidra practices. The presentations\, discussions\, and practices will inspire and enhance aspirations for the coming year.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/seminar-decade-of-loving-transformation-with-swami-ritavan-bharati-september-30-october-1-2023-2023-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T093000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024219
CREATED:20230126T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T221431Z
UID:20477-1696148400-1696152600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:In Person and Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
DESCRIPTION: In Person and Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation\nwith Swami Radha Bharati\n8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.\nJoin for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.\nSunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.\n\nJoin Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/via-zoom-sunday-morning-guided-meditation-with-swami-radha-bharati-2-2023-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024219
CREATED:20230914T185237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T221001Z
UID:20497-1696066200-1696077000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled for Saturday\, September 30 - Seminar "Decade of Loving Transformation" with Swami Ritavan Bharati
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled for Saturday\, September 30th\, due to unforeseen circumstances\nSeminar “Decade of Loving Transformation”\nwith Swami Ritavan Bharati\nOctober 1\, 2023\n 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\nSuggested donation $20.00 per session\nRSVP here for October 1st\nOur “Decade of Loving Transformation” is underway and enlivening the spiritual lives of initiates across the globe. \n\nDuring Swami Ritavan’s yearly visit to the Meditation Center\, the community members are invited to come and experience a deepening understanding of inner peace and total well-being. The theme of “Loving Transformation” will be addressed through the Buddhist Heart Sutra\, the Christian Beatitudes\, along with the Yoga Sutras\, and Yoga Nidra practices. The presentations\, discussions\, and practices will inspire and enhance aspirations for the coming year.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/seminar-decade-of-loving-transformation-with-swami-ritavan-bharati-september-30-october-1-2023/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024219
CREATED:20230814T170414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T142039Z
UID:20439-1695236400-1695240000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled for Tonight - Next Session on October 4th  - AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom with Chris Young - September 20\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled for tonight….next session on October 4th\nNew AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom\nwith Chris Young\nWednesday\, September 20\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 p.m. CDT \nWe will meet every other Wednesday to recite the mantra together.\nॐ गं गणपतये नमः ।\n\n“Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”\nOm\, Gam\, salutations to Lord Ganesha\n\n	\n\n\n\nGayatri Prayer\n\nगायत्री मातः। हे गुरो। श्री गुरो।\nसद् बुद्धिं मे प्रयच्च।\nचित्तं मे निर्मलं शान्तं प्रसन्नं भूयात्।\nसर्वे मे भावाः शुध्यन्ताम्।\nमैत्री भावनया क्षमां याचितुं आत्मबलं मे देहि।\nॐ तत्सद् ब्रह्मार्पणम् अस्तु॥\n\n\ngāyatrī mātaḥ | he guro | śrī guro |\nsad buddhiṁ me prayacca |\ncittaṁ me nirmalaṁ śāntaṁ prasannaṁ bhūyāt |\nsarve me bhāvāḥ śudhyantām |\nmaītrī bhāvanayā kṣamāṁ yācituṁ ātma balaṁ me dehi |\nom tat-sad brahmārpaṇam astu ||\n\nMother Gayatri\, Oh Gurudeva\, Shri Gurudeva\nGrant me pure buddhi.\nMay my mind become immaculate\, quiet\, peaceful\, clear and pleasant.\nMay all my emotions be purified.\nGrant me the spiritual strength to ask for forgiveness with a sentiment of amity.\nOm. That (alone is) Real.\nMay (all this endeavor) be (accepted as my) surrender and offering to Brahman.\n\nChris will guide us in the recitation of the Gayatri Prayer and of 1 mala of the new mantra\,”Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”.\n\n\n	\n\n\nChris Young was initiated into the Himalayan Yoga Tradition in 2005\, but has been connected with The Tradition in some way since birth\, with his parents being early members and faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis. Chris occasionally leads Kirtan at the Meditation Center’s Thursday satsang\, and helps with some IT aspects of the HYT Teacher Training Program. Chris finds the thread of yoga and meditation that has been taught through the Tradition and its teachers\, and cultivated through practice\, to always keep him returning to his heart’s path – the path of Yoga – and he is grateful to be a part of the local and global communities that are working to further the mission of The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. He is the father of two amazing boys\, he enjoys singing and playing music\, and is ready to help with your ocular asanas through eye-roll-inducing dad jokes.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ahymsin-community-mantra-japa-practice-via-zoom-with-chris-young-september-20-2023/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024219
CREATED:20230814T170058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T170154Z
UID:20428-1694026800-1694030400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom with Chris Young - September 6\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:New AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom\nwith Chris Young\nWednesday\, September 6\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 p.m. CDT \nWe will meet every other Wednesday to recite the mantra together.\nॐ गं गणपतये नमः ।\n\n“Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”\nOm\, Gam\, salutations to Lord Ganesha\n\n	\n\n\n\nGayatri Prayer\n\nगायत्री मातः। हे गुरो। श्री गुरो।\nसद् बुद्धिं मे प्रयच्च।\nचित्तं मे निर्मलं शान्तं प्रसन्नं भूयात्।\nसर्वे मे भावाः शुध्यन्ताम्।\nमैत्री भावनया क्षमां याचितुं आत्मबलं मे देहि।\nॐ तत्सद् ब्रह्मार्पणम् अस्तु॥\n\n\ngāyatrī mātaḥ | he guro | śrī guro |\nsad buddhiṁ me prayacca |\ncittaṁ me nirmalaṁ śāntaṁ prasannaṁ bhūyāt |\nsarve me bhāvāḥ śudhyantām |\nmaītrī bhāvanayā kṣamāṁ yācituṁ ātma balaṁ me dehi |\nom tat-sad brahmārpaṇam astu ||\n\nMother Gayatri\, Oh Gurudeva\, Shri Gurudeva\nGrant me pure buddhi.\nMay my mind become immaculate\, quiet\, peaceful\, clear and pleasant.\nMay all my emotions be purified.\nGrant me the spiritual strength to ask for forgiveness with a sentiment of amity.\nOm. That (alone is) Real.\nMay (all this endeavor) be (accepted as my) surrender and offering to Brahman.\n\nChris will guide us in the recitation of the Gayatri Prayer and of 1 mala of the new mantra\,”Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”.\n\n\n	\n\n\nChris Young was initiated into the Himalayan Yoga Tradition in 2005\, but has been connected with The Tradition in some way since birth\, with his parents being early members and faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis. Chris occasionally leads Kirtan at the Meditation Center’s Thursday satsang\, and helps with some IT aspects of the HYT Teacher Training Program. Chris finds the thread of yoga and meditation that has been taught through the Tradition and its teachers\, and cultivated through practice\, to always keep him returning to his heart’s path – the path of Yoga – and he is grateful to be a part of the local and global communities that are working to further the mission of The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. He is the father of two amazing boys\, he enjoys singing and playing music\, and is ready to help with your ocular asanas through eye-roll-inducing dad jokes.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ahymsin-community-mantra-japa-practice-via-zoom-with-chris-young-july-12-2023-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024219
CREATED:20230829T224028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T224513Z
UID:20470-1693420200-1693432800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:"August Blue Super Full Moon Havan" in TMC's Back Yard with Emilio Betagglio and Chris Young and Full Moon Meditation with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Guiding
DESCRIPTION:“August Blue Super Full Moon Havan”\n\n\nTMC’s Back Yard on Wednesday\nwith Emilio Betagglio and Chris Young\nAugust 30\, 2023\n7:45—8:45 p.m CDT\n\nThe fire havan is an in-person only event. It will not be zoomed. \nRSVP here \nWe need an approximate head count \nso Emilio can purchase sufficient supplies.\n\n7:45—8:45 p.m. Fire Havan in TMC’s Back Yard. In-person event only\n8:45—9:00 p.m. Move into Hall of the Tradition and prepare for Full Moon Meditation\n9:00—9:30 p.m. Guided Meditation by Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) via zoom using the Chicago zoom invitation.\n9:30—10:00 p.m. Continuation of the Full Moon Meditation\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 30\, 2023\nIn Person Viewing at TMC and Via Zoom\n9:00-10:00 p.m. CDT\nThis Global Full Moon Meditation will begin guided by Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) \, flowing into a silent meditation until 10:00 p.m.\n\n\nThis event is courtesy of the Chicago Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center – HYMC.\n\nFor more information regarding the global full moon meditation schedule and to receive the Zoom link visit:\nHYMC’s website here.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/august-30-2023-full-moon-tuesday/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Havan,Full Moon Meditation,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024219
CREATED:20230814T165744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T165744Z
UID:20437-1692817200-1692820800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice Via Zoom with Chris Young  - August 23\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:NEW AHYMSIN COMMUNITY MANTRA JAPA PRACTICE VIA ZOOM\nWITH CHRIS YOUNG\nWednesday\, August 23\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 p.m. CDT \nWe will meet every other Wednesday to recite the mantra together.\nॐ गं गणपतये नमः ।\n\n“Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”\nOm\, Gam\, salutations to Lord Ganesha\n\n\n\n\nGayatri Prayer\n\nगायत्री मातः। हे गुरो। श्री गुरो।\nसद् बुद्धिं मे प्रयच्च।\nचित्तं मे निर्मलं शान्तं प्रसन्नं भूयात्।\nसर्वे मे भावाः शुध्यन्ताम्।\nमैत्री भावनया क्षमां याचितुं आत्मबलं मे देहि।\nॐ तत्सद् ब्रह्मार्पणम् अस्तु॥\n\n\ngāyatrī mātaḥ | he guro | śrī guro |\nsad buddhiṁ me prayacca |\ncittaṁ me nirmalaṁ śāntaṁ prasannaṁ bhūyāt |\nsarve me bhāvāḥ śudhyantām |\nmaītrī bhāvanayā kṣamāṁ yācituṁ ātma balaṁ me dehi |\nom tat-sad brahmārpaṇam astu ||\n\nMother Gayatri\, Oh Gurudeva\, Shri Gurudeva\nGrant me pure buddhi.\nMay my mind become immaculate\, quiet\, peaceful\, clear and pleasant.\nMay all my emotions be purified.\nGrant me the spiritual strength to ask for forgiveness with a sentiment of amity.\nOm. That (alone is) Real.\nMay (all this endeavor) be (accepted as my) surrender and offering to Brahman.\n\nChris will guide us in the recitation of the Gayatri Prayer and of 1 mala of the new mantra\,”Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Young was initiated into the Himalayan Yoga Tradition in 2005\, but has been connected with The Tradition in some way since birth\, with his parents being early members and faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis. Chris occasionally leads Kirtan at the Meditation Center’s Thursday satsang\, and helps with some IT aspects of the HYT Teacher Training Program. Chris finds the thread of yoga and meditation that has been taught through the Tradition and its teachers\, and cultivated through practice\, to always keep him returning to his heart’s path – the path of Yoga – and he is grateful to be a part of the local and global communities that are working to further the mission of The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. He is the father of two amazing boys\, he enjoys singing and playing music\, and is ready to help with your ocular asanas through eye-roll-inducing dad jokes.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ahymsin-community-mantra-japa-practice-via-zoom-with-chris-young-august-23-2023/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024219
CREATED:20230814T163741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T163741Z
UID:20430-1691607600-1691611200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom with Chris Young - August 9\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:New AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom\nwith Chris Young\nWednesday\, August 9\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 p.m. CDT \nWe will meet every other Wednesday to recite the mantra together.\nॐ गं गणपतये नमः ।\n\n“Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”\nOm\, Gam\, salutations to Lord Ganesha\n\n	\n\n\n\nGayatri Prayer\n\nगायत्री मातः। हे गुरो। श्री गुरो।\nसद् बुद्धिं मे प्रयच्च।\nचित्तं मे निर्मलं शान्तं प्रसन्नं भूयात्।\nसर्वे मे भावाः शुध्यन्ताम्।\nमैत्री भावनया क्षमां याचितुं आत्मबलं मे देहि।\nॐ तत्सद् ब्रह्मार्पणम् अस्तु॥\n\n\ngāyatrī mātaḥ | he guro | śrī guro |\nsad buddhiṁ me prayacca |\ncittaṁ me nirmalaṁ śāntaṁ prasannaṁ bhūyāt |\nsarve me bhāvāḥ śudhyantām |\nmaītrī bhāvanayā kṣamāṁ yācituṁ ātma balaṁ me dehi |\nom tat-sad brahmārpaṇam astu ||\n\nMother Gayatri\, Oh Gurudeva\, Shri Gurudeva\nGrant me pure buddhi.\nMay my mind become immaculate\, quiet\, peaceful\, clear and pleasant.\nMay all my emotions be purified.\nGrant me the spiritual strength to ask for forgiveness with a sentiment of amity.\nOm. That (alone is) Real.\nMay (all this endeavor) be (accepted as my) surrender and offering to Brahman.\n\nChris will guide us in the recitation of the Gayatri Prayer and of 1 mala of the new mantra\,”Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”.\n\n\n	\n\n\nChris Young was initiated into the Himalayan Yoga Tradition in 2005\, but has been connected with The Tradition in some way since birth\, with his parents being early members and faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis. Chris occasionally leads Kirtan at the Meditation Center’s Thursday satsang\, and helps with some IT aspects of the HYT Teacher Training Program. Chris finds the thread of yoga and meditation that has been taught through the Tradition and its teachers\, and cultivated through practice\, to always keep him returning to his heart’s path – the path of Yoga – and he is grateful to be a part of the local and global communities that are working to further the mission of The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. He is the father of two amazing boys\, he enjoys singing and playing music\, and is ready to help with your ocular asanas through eye-roll-inducing dad jokes.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ahymsin-community-mantra-japa-practice-via-zoom-with-chris-young-august-9-2023/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Events on August 1\, 2023 -  Full Moon Tuesday  - "Awakening the Senses: Outdoor Meditation with Cynthia Gran”\, Full Moon Fire Havan\, and Full Moon Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Events on August 1\, 2023\nFull Moon Tuesday\n\nRSVP here if you would like to join the nature walk and the havan!\n\nEveryone is welcome!\n\n6:30-7:30 p.m. “Awakening the Senses: Outdoor Meditation” with Cynthia Gran starting and ending at TMC\n7:45—8:45 p.m. Fire Havan in TMC’s Back Yard. In-person event only\n8:45—9:00 p.m. Move into Hall of the Tradition and prepare for Full Moon Meditation\n9:00—9:30 p.m. Guided Meditation by Swami Ritavan Bharati via zoom using the Chicago zoom invitation.\n9:30—10:00 p.m. Continuation of the Full Moon Meditation\n\n\n“Awakening the Senses: Outdoor Meditation”\nwith Cynthia Gran DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP\nstarting and ending at TMC\n6:30-7:30 p.m.\n\nFree Event!!!\n\nAfter a short introduction about awakening our senses and enhancing our appreciation of Nature\, we will walk silently through the park among the tall green trees.\n\nWe will be outside the whole time\, so wear a hat and good\nshoes\, and bring a water bottle and sunscreen if you need.\n\n\nClass will begin and end at The Meditation Center before the havan.\n\n\n\n“August Full Moon Havan” – TMC’s Back Yard\nwith Emilio Betagglio and Chris Young\n7:45—8:45 p.m\nThe fire havan is an in-person only event.\nIt will not be zoomed.\n\nOffering of the dried twigs Brought to TMC on Guru Purnima\nYou can bring a bundle of sticks the evening of the havan.\n\nOn Guru Purnima\, July 3rd\, participants brought bundles of dry twigs to be offered into the fire havan. See below the statement by Swami Rama. Due to the weather that day\, it was decided to do a flower havan in the Hall of the Tradition. It was then announced that the twig bundles would be kept at The Meditation Center for the next best opportunity\, hopefully\, to be offered during the August full moon on Tuesday\, August 1st.\n\nAt that time\, weather permitting again\, a fire havan will be held for the principal purpose of offering the twigs into the fire havan…paraphrasing Swami Rama’s statement below…for the Guru to burn troublesome and torturing karmas and samskaras represented by the small wooden sticks.\n\nIn case you have not brought twigs to TMC and are interested in participating\, there is still time to bring them\, either in person the evening of the August 1st full moon or dropping them off in the office ahead of time\, or by mail to TMC. Prior to offering them\, Swami Radha will bless the twig bundles.\n\n“Best student is he who takes from the teacher—not he who gives. The scripture also tells you what you should give to your teacher. It is never said that you should give a large check\, your entire bank balance. No! You give dry twigs—a bundle of dry twigs to your teacher. That’s the symbol that “I have nothing to give you. You don’t need anything for yourself. I know I cannot do anything for you. These dry twigs represent my karmas. There are some samskaras which are very hard on me\, trouble me\, torture me. Will you please burn them?” Has he got power to do this? Yes. But it’s not his power. He uses the power of the tradition to help the student. It’s not his power.” Swami Rama.\n\n\nGlobal Full Moon Meditation\nTuesday\, August 1\, 2023\nIn Person Viewing at TMC and Via Zoom\n9:00-10:00 p.m. CDT\n\nThis Global Full Moon Meditation will begin guided by Swami Ritavan Bharati from SRSG in Rishikesh\, flowing into a silent meditation until 10:00 p.m.\n\n\nThis event is courtesy of the Chicago Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center – HYMC.\n\nFor more information regarding the global full moon meditation schedule visit\nHYMC’s website here.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/events-on-august-1-2023-full-moon-tuesday-awakening-the-senses-outdoor-meditation-with-cynthia-gran-full-moon-fire-havan-and-full-moon-meditation/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Havan,Full Moon Meditation,Special Events
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SUMMARY:AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom with Chris Young - July 26\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:New AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom\nwith Chris Young\nWednesday\, July 26\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 p.m. CDT \nWe will meet every other Wednesday to recite the mantra together.\nॐ गं गणपतये नमः ।\n\n“Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”\nOm\, Gam\, salutations to Lord Ganesha\n\n	\n\n\n\nGayatri Prayer\n\nगायत्री मातः। हे गुरो। श्री गुरो।\nसद् बुद्धिं मे प्रयच्च।\nचित्तं मे निर्मलं शान्तं प्रसन्नं भूयात्।\nसर्वे मे भावाः शुध्यन्ताम्।\nमैत्री भावनया क्षमां याचितुं आत्मबलं मे देहि।\nॐ तत्सद् ब्रह्मार्पणम् अस्तु॥\n\n\ngāyatrī mātaḥ | he guro | śrī guro |\nsad buddhiṁ me prayacca |\ncittaṁ me nirmalaṁ śāntaṁ prasannaṁ bhūyāt |\nsarve me bhāvāḥ śudhyantām |\nmaītrī bhāvanayā kṣamāṁ yācituṁ ātma balaṁ me dehi |\nom tat-sad brahmārpaṇam astu ||\n\nMother Gayatri\, Oh Gurudeva\, Shri Gurudeva\nGrant me pure buddhi.\nMay my mind become immaculate\, quiet\, peaceful\, clear and pleasant.\nMay all my emotions be purified.\nGrant me the spiritual strength to ask for forgiveness with a sentiment of amity.\nOm. That (alone is) Real.\nMay (all this endeavor) be (accepted as my) surrender and offering to Brahman.\n\nChris will guide us in the recitation of the Gayatri Prayer and of 1 mala of the new mantra\,”Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”.\n\n\n	\n\n\nChris Young was initiated into the Himalayan Yoga Tradition in 2005\, but has been connected with The Tradition in some way since birth\, with his parents being early members and faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis. Chris occasionally leads Kirtan at the Meditation Center’s Thursday satsang\, and helps with some IT aspects of the HYT Teacher Training Program. Chris finds the thread of yoga and meditation that has been taught through the Tradition and its teachers\, and cultivated through practice\, to always keep him returning to his heart’s path – the path of Yoga – and he is grateful to be a part of the local and global communities that are working to further the mission of The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. He is the father of two amazing boys\, he enjoys singing and playing music\, and is ready to help with your ocular asanas through eye-roll-inducing dad jokes.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ahymsin-community-mantra-japa-practice-via-zoom-with-chris-young-july-26-2023/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:“Awakening the Senses: Outdoor Meditation” with Cynthia Gran\, DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP - Saturday\, July 15\, 2023\, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars…join us on Saturday morning!!!\n“Awakening the Senses: Outdoor Meditation”\nwith Cynthia Gran\, DAy. E-RYT 500\, YACEP\nSaturday\, July 15\, 2023\n8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.\n\nRSVP here.\nFree Event!!!\nAfter a short introduction about awakening our senses and enhancing our appreciation of Nature\, we will walk silently through the park among the tall green trees. We will be outside the whole time\, so wear a hat and good shoes\, and bring a water bottle and sunscreen if you need.\n\nClass will begin and end at The Meditation Center.\n\nDonations are welcome!\n\nCynthia Gran\, DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  has been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. Cynthia and her husband\, Gary\, DAy. CYT\, first attended the old Glenview Center in Illinois where they met 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 are currently in Minnesota for the summer  teaching at The Meditation Center. They enjoy desert gardening\, cooking and hiking at their home in Tucson\, Arizona.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/awakening-the-senses-outdoor-meditation-with-cynthia-gran-saturday-july-15-2023-830-a-m-930-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom with Chris Young - July 12\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:New AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom\nwith Chris Young\nWednesday\, July 12\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 p.m. CDT \nWe will meet every other Wednesday to recite the mantra together.\nॐ गं गणपतये नमः ।\n\n“Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”\nOm\, Gam\, salutations to Lord Ganesha\n\n	\n\n\n\nGayatri Prayer\n\nगायत्री मातः। हे गुरो। श्री गुरो।\nसद् बुद्धिं मे प्रयच्च।\nचित्तं मे निर्मलं शान्तं प्रसन्नं भूयात्।\nसर्वे मे भावाः शुध्यन्ताम्।\nमैत्री भावनया क्षमां याचितुं आत्मबलं मे देहि।\nॐ तत्सद् ब्रह्मार्पणम् अस्तु॥\n\n\ngāyatrī mātaḥ | he guro | śrī guro |\nsad buddhiṁ me prayacca |\ncittaṁ me nirmalaṁ śāntaṁ prasannaṁ bhūyāt |\nsarve me bhāvāḥ śudhyantām |\nmaītrī bhāvanayā kṣamāṁ yācituṁ ātma balaṁ me dehi |\nom tat-sad brahmārpaṇam astu ||\n\nMother Gayatri\, Oh Gurudeva\, Shri Gurudeva\nGrant me pure buddhi.\nMay my mind become immaculate\, quiet\, peaceful\, clear and pleasant.\nMay all my emotions be purified.\nGrant me the spiritual strength to ask for forgiveness with a sentiment of amity.\nOm. That (alone is) Real.\nMay (all this endeavor) be (accepted as my) surrender and offering to Brahman.\n\nChris will guide us in the recitation of the Gayatri Prayer and of 1 mala of the new mantra\,”Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”.\n\n\n	\n\n\nChris Young was initiated into the Himalayan Yoga Tradition in 2005\, but has been connected with The Tradition in some way since birth\, with his parents being early members and faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis. Chris occasionally leads Kirtan at the Meditation Center’s Thursday satsang\, and helps with some IT aspects of the HYT Teacher Training Program. Chris finds the thread of yoga and meditation that has been taught through the Tradition and its teachers\, and cultivated through practice\, to always keep him returning to his heart’s path – the path of Yoga – and he is grateful to be a part of the local and global communities that are working to further the mission of The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. He is the father of two amazing boys\, he enjoys singing and playing music\, and is ready to help with your ocular asanas through eye-roll-inducing dad jokes.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ahymsin-community-mantra-japa-practice-via-zoom-with-chris-young-july-12-2023/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230703T220000
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SUMMARY:Guru Purnima  and Full Moon Celebration In-Person and Via Zoom - July 3\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:“Guru Purnima Celebration” In-Person and Via Zoom\nMonday: July 3\, 2023\nTonight we will be meeting in The Hall of Tradition performing the water/flower puja\, due to the weather forecast for today.\nGuru Purnima Program on July 3\, 2023\n5:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CDT\n\nGlobal Full Moon Meditation\n9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. CDT\n\nGuru Purnima 2023 Celebration Schedule\n\n5:45-6:45 p.m. – A water/ flower puja/havan will be indoors\, with Chris Young and Emilio Bettaglio. The fire ceremony has been cancelled because of the extreme heat forecast for Monday. (Bring your bundle of twigs to be saved at TMC for a future fire ceremony\, possibly the the next full moon in August)\n\n6:45-8:15 p.m. – Vegetarian main meal prepared by Amrit Kaurz\nand socializing with the TMC community.\n\nBring an appetizer or dessert to share if you would like\,\nthe vegetarian main meal will be provided.\n\n8:15-9:00 p.m. – Guru Purnima Program with Master of Ceremonies\, Rodney Huff (Rajni.) There will be readings\, stories\, and sharing about the Guru.\n\n9:00-10:00 p.m. – Full Moon Meditation via Zoom\nwith initial guidance by Swami Ritavan Bharati from SRSG\, Rishikesh\, India\nThe Global Full Moon Meditation is hosted by the Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center\, HYMC\, \nPalatine Il. The Zoom link is available here at HYMC’s website.\n\n\nFor more information regarding the global full moon meditation schedule visit HYMC’s website here.\n\n\n\nRead here…H.H.S. Swami Rama’s 1988 Guru Purnima Message.\n\nRead here…Swami Veda Bharati’s 2011 Guru Purnima Blessing\n\n\n\nMantras for the Havan / Puja\n21 recitations of Gam Ganapataye Namaha\n21 recitations of Maha Mrityunjaya.\n1-2 malas of Akhanda Mandalakaram\n1 recitation of Purna Ahuti\n\nMantras available for print here.\n\nThose participating via Zoom may join the process by performing their own puja in their homes. All that is needed is a large bowl\, such as a clean salad or mixing bowl\, some water to fill the bowl about two-thirds full\, a candle\, and some flower petals. For those who are interested in participating with their own flower/ water havan at home\, flower petals can be obtained at most flower shops or can be harvested from their own gardens. Approximately 200 offerings will be made into the havan\, each with a petal offering.\n\n\n\n\n“Celebrating Guru Purnima is a joy beyond words\, a deep stillness that echoes a wholeness and holiness. A wholeness that guru provides the answers to our pursuits\, our yearnings and reveals a purpose for life. To live and to love with a heart unconditioned by conflict\, and a mind\, unified beyond division.”\n– Swami Ritavan Bharati-\n\n\n\nHere is the Zoom link for  the Guru Purnima program.  The Global Meditation is another link through the Chicago Center.\n\nHope that you attend…if so\, I will see you on Zoom.\n\n\nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Jul 3\, 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\n\nClick here to register for Zoom access for the Guru Purnima\ncelebration.\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting.\n\n\nHere is the Chicago link…\n \n\n*Following is the Zoom link for July 3\, 2023 session;\nit will remain the same for each month’s full moon meditation session.\n\nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: July 3\, 2023 09:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\n\nClick here to register for Zoom access to the Global Full Moon Meditation on June 3\, 2023\n\nThe meeting ID is 898 2109 4166\n\nPasscode is ahyms!n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a Zoom confirmation email containing information about joining the session.\n\nThis event is courtesy of the Chicago Himalayan Yoga & Meditation Center – HYMC.\n\nFor more information regarding the global full moon meditation schedule visit\nHYMC’s website here.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/guru-purnima-and-full-moon-celebration-in-person-and-via-zoom-july-3-2023/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Havan,Full Moon Meditation,Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T200000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom with Chris Young - June 28\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled – New AHYMSIN Community Mantra Japa Practice via Zoom\nwith Chris Young\nWednesday\, June 28\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 p.m. CDT \nWe will meet every other Wednesday to recite the mantra together.\nॐ गं गणपतये नमः ।\n\n“Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”\nOm\, Gam\, salutations to Lord Ganesha\n\n	\n\n\n\nGayatri Prayer\n\nगायत्री मातः। हे गुरो। श्री गुरो।\nसद् बुद्धिं मे प्रयच्च।\nचित्तं मे निर्मलं शान्तं प्रसन्नं भूयात्।\nसर्वे मे भावाः शुध्यन्ताम्।\nमैत्री भावनया क्षमां याचितुं आत्मबलं मे देहि।\nॐ तत्सद् ब्रह्मार्पणम् अस्तु॥\n\n\ngāyatrī mātaḥ | he guro | śrī guro |\nsad buddhiṁ me prayacca |\ncittaṁ me nirmalaṁ śāntaṁ prasannaṁ bhūyāt |\nsarve me bhāvāḥ śudhyantām |\nmaītrī bhāvanayā kṣamāṁ yācituṁ ātma balaṁ me dehi |\nom tat-sad brahmārpaṇam astu ||\n\nMother Gayatri\, Oh Gurudeva\, Shri Gurudeva\nGrant me pure buddhi.\nMay my mind become immaculate\, quiet\, peaceful\, clear and pleasant.\nMay all my emotions be purified.\nGrant me the spiritual strength to ask for forgiveness with a sentiment of amity.\nOm. That (alone is) Real.\nMay (all this endeavor) be (accepted as my) surrender and offering to Brahman.\n\nChris will guide us in the recitation of the Gayatri Prayer and of 1 mala of the new mantra\,”Om Gam Gaṇapataye Namaha”.\n\n\n	\n\n\nChris Young was initiated into the Himalayan Yoga Tradition in 2005\, but has been connected with The Tradition in some way since birth\, with his parents being early members and faculty of The Meditation Center in Minneapolis. Chris occasionally leads Kirtan at the Meditation Center’s Thursday satsang\, and helps with some IT aspects of the HYT Teacher Training Program. Chris finds the thread of yoga and meditation that has been taught through the Tradition and its teachers\, and cultivated through practice\, to always keep him returning to his heart’s path – the path of Yoga – and he is grateful to be a part of the local and global communities that are working to further the mission of The Himalayan Yoga Tradition. He is the father of two amazing boys\, he enjoys singing and playing music\, and is ready to help with your ocular asanas through eye-roll-inducing dad jokes.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/ahymsin-community-mantra-japa-practice-via-zoom-with-chris-young-june-28-2023/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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