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SUMMARY:9-Day "Guru Gita" Recitation via Zoom from Tuesday\, July 1 - Wednesday\, July 9\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:New opportunity to prepare for Guru Purnima during the 40-Day Spiritual Festival….\n9-Day “Sri Guru Gita” Recitation via Zoom\nJuly 1 – July 9\, 2025\nBegins at 8:00 p.m. CT\nThe exception is on Thursday\, July 3\, 2025.\nThe  “Guru Gita” introduction and recording will be played between 7:30: and 8:30 during Thursday Satsang.\nAs a tradition in our Sangha\, the Guru Gita’s recording by Pundits at SRSG is shared via Zoom during the 11 days leading to Guru Purnima. Tonight is the 1st day that the Guru Gita recording will be shared via Zoom. The session will begin at 8:00 p.m. CT. \n\n“Three chapters in the latter part of the Skanda Purana\, one of the most widely read of the 18 Puranas composed by Sage Vyasa\, comprise the verses referred to as the Guru Gita\, the “Song in Praise of the Guru”. The verses are the dialogue between Shiva and Parvati that serve as a fount of knowledge and wisdom about the Guru\, the Guru’s power and greatness\, and specific ways of paying adoration.” ~Stoma on 6/27/24~ \n\nRead here the “Guru Gita” in English…newest version with diacritical marks. \nRead here the text of the “Guru Gita” in Sanskrit. \nThe audio starts with: Mama catur vidha puruartha siddhyarthe jape viniyoga… \nand continues with Verse One: (these audio verses match all succeeding written verses until 182 ending) \nSūta uvāca: verse one begins on bottom of page 3 of the English translation \n  \nVerse 1\, Sūta said: \n Kailāsa-śikhare ramye \nbhakti-sandhāna-nāyakam\, \nPranamya pārvatī bhaktyā \nśankaram paryaprcchata. \nTo listen to the audio recording of the “Guru Gita” click here. \n\n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/9-day-guru-gita-recitation-via-zoom-from-tuesday-july-1-wednesday-july-9-2025/2025-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20250527T183143Z
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SUMMARY:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025\nRead here “42nd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 1-July 10\, 2025″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Akhanda-mandala mantra” japa to honor Gurudev Swami Rama \nBegin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-1-july-10-guru-purnima-2025/2025-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20250702T181259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T181331Z
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SUMMARY:9-Day "Guru Gita" Recitation via Zoom from Tuesday\, July 1 - Wednesday\, July 9\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:New opportunity to prepare for Guru Purnima during the 40-Day Spiritual Festival….\n9-Day “Sri Guru Gita” Recitation via Zoom\nJuly 1 – July 9\, 2025\nBegins at 8:00 p.m. CT\nThe exception is on Thursday\, July 3\, 2025.\nThe  “Guru Gita” introduction and recording will be played between 7:30: and 8:30 during Thursday Satsang.\nAs a tradition in our Sangha\, the Guru Gita’s recording by Pundits at SRSG is shared via Zoom during the 11 days leading to Guru Purnima. Tonight is the 1st day that the Guru Gita recording will be shared via Zoom. The session will begin at 8:00 p.m. CT. \n\n“Three chapters in the latter part of the Skanda Purana\, one of the most widely read of the 18 Puranas composed by Sage Vyasa\, comprise the verses referred to as the Guru Gita\, the “Song in Praise of the Guru”. The verses are the dialogue between Shiva and Parvati that serve as a fount of knowledge and wisdom about the Guru\, the Guru’s power and greatness\, and specific ways of paying adoration.” ~Stoma on 6/27/24~ \n\nRead here the “Guru Gita” in English…newest version with diacritical marks. \nRead here the text of the “Guru Gita” in Sanskrit. \nThe audio starts with: Mama catur vidha puruartha siddhyarthe jape viniyoga… \nand continues with Verse One: (these audio verses match all succeeding written verses until 182 ending) \nSūta uvāca: verse one begins on bottom of page 3 of the English translation \n  \nVerse 1\, Sūta said: \n Kailāsa-śikhare ramye \nbhakti-sandhāna-nāyakam\, \nPranamya pārvatī bhaktyā \nśankaram paryaprcchata. \nTo listen to the audio recording of the “Guru Gita” click here. \n\n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/9-day-guru-gita-recitation-via-zoom-from-tuesday-july-1-wednesday-july-9-2025/2025-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20250527T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T183143Z
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SUMMARY:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:40-Day Spiritual Festival 2025 from June 1- July 10 (Guru Purnima)\, 2025\nRead here “42nd Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival\, June 1-July 10\, 2025″ courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \nThe festival is 40-days of purification of all aspects of our being through chosen practices. \nSome options for practices are : \nBegin or increase the Sangha “Akhanda-mandala mantra” japa to honor Gurudev Swami Rama \nBegin or increase the Sangha Ganesha mantra japa…practice embodying Ganesha in stillness\, in his stillness. \nDecrease screen time\, especially in the evening; put down the phone\, turn off the computer. \nFind ways to honor Earth Mother: walk in silence in the woods\, feed the wild animals\, nourish the ants\, pick up trash in nature\, contemplate one of the five elements in nature. \nFast one day a week\, could be partial fasting or simply eliminating one preferred food item. \nContemplate that which helps you be still. \nDo self-study and journal your experiences. \nStudy “Sutra 1.33\,” the Brahma Viharas\, especially Upeksha (equanimity in the face of evil.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/40-day-spiritual-festival-2025-from-june-1-july-10-guru-purnima-2025/2025-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20250702T193407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T135803Z
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SUMMARY:Guru Purnima Observance and Full Moon Celebration In Person and Via Zoom - July 10\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:“Guru Purnima Observance” In-Person and Via Zoom\nThursday: July 10\, 2025\nGuru Purnima Program on July 10\, 2025\n5:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CT\nGlobal Full Moon Meditation\n9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. CT\nGuru Purnima 2025 Celebration Schedule\nThursday July 10\, 2025 is Guru Purnima\, Guru’s Full Moon. Please join us at The Meditation Center on this auspicious day for a full evening of observance and celebration. \nThere is an open invitation for all initiates\, members\, and students to come meditate at The Meditation Center on Guru Purnima. \nEvening’s Program: \n5:30-6:45 p.m.: Hatha class will not be meeting. \n5:45-6:45 p.m.: (time subject to change) Guru Purnima Havan. Weather permitting\, we’ll do a fire havan in the back yard. You’re invited to bring a small bundle of sticks\, pencil size and dry\, to offer into the fire for the Guru. If not appropriate weather for a fire havan\, we’ll do a flower havan inside and save the bundles of sticks for a subsequent full moon fire havan. In Person Only \nQuoting his master\, Swami Rama wrote in “Living with the Himalayan Masters”… He said: “I will burn these dry sticks so that your past karmas do not affect your future. Now I am giving you a new life. Do not live in the past. Live here and now and start treading the path of light.” \n6:45-8:15 p.m.: Socializing and full buffet meal offered. Bring an appetizer or sweet as an offering to the main meal if you would like to contribute. In Person Only. \n8:00/8:15-9:00 p.m.: Via Zoom and In Person\, showing of a short video of Swami Veda and other swamis speaking at the Guru Purnima gathering in 2012. \n9:00-10:00 p.m.: Global Full Moon Meditation via Zoom. Swami Ritavan will guide the first ½ hour \n\n9:00-10:00 p.m. – Full Moon Meditation via Zoom\nwith initial guidance by Swami Ritavan Bharati from SRSG\, Rishikesh\, India.\n\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\nSome etiquette: The havan kunda\, fire pit\, is the shrine for the fire deity Agni and needs to be approached as such; having freshly cleansed\, with an open heart and mind\, and wearing clean clothes; no shoes close to the havan kunda. All offerings are made with the right hand and with a loving attitude of letting go and from the heart. Once seated for the ceremony\, it’s important to remain there until the conclusion. (Same etiquette also applies to the water/flower puja) \nIt is customary to gather some dry twigs in advance\, about pencil thickness and length to bring to the ceremony\, usually 3 or more dry twigs bound together with a cotton string or thread (if you can’t be there in person\, the twigs may be sent by mail to The Meditation Center). As you walk around to gather these dry twigs\, mindfully think of the most prominent\, burdensome obstacles in your life or practice. These obstacles will be represented by the gathered twigs. Before the start of the ceremony\, kindly hand them to the swami who is present. who will them pass them to the person(s) officiating the ceremony. \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-
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/guru-purnima-observance-and-full-moon-celebration-in-person-and-via-zoom-july-10-2025/
CATEGORIES:Full Moon Havan,Full Moon Meditation,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
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-2-2024-06-02/2025-07-13/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-2-2024-06-02/2025-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-2-2024-06-02/2025-07-27/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-2-2024-06-02/2025-08-03/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20250807T200847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T200847Z
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SUMMARY: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.
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in person &via Zoom for a very special & timely evening exploring the theme:\n“Solving Uncertainty though Meditation”\nThursday: August 7\, 2025\n7:00-9:00 pm CT\nSt. Maron’s Church\n600 University Ave NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\nDoors will open at 6:30 p.m.\nCome early to immerse yourself in the sound of beautiful flute music performed by Lexy Race.\nOur evening speakers include Swami Ritavan Bharati\,  Swami Radha Bharati\, Stephen Parker\,\nSunita Gangopadhyay\, and Anil Saigal.\nThis is a free event.\nThere 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. \nThere is also street parking available on University Avenue NE \nand the side streets in the area. \nThere will be no TMC in-person hatha class at 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-program-august-7-2025-the-meditation-center-invites-you-to-join-us-solving-uncertainty-through-meditation-with-swami-ritavan-bharati-other-hyt-teachers-700-900-p-m/
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:22060-1754814000-1754818200@themeditationcenter.org
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-2-2024-06-02/2025-08-10/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:22061-1755418800-1755423000@themeditationcenter.org
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-2-2024-06-02/2025-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20250821T232957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T232957Z
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SUMMARY:Simple\, Delicious Vegetarian Foods  "Kitchari\, A Satisfying One-Pot Delight" with Cynthia Gran  Saturday\, August 23\, 2025\,  12:15-3:30 p.m. CT
DESCRIPTION:Simple\, Delicious Vegetarian Foods. – Saturday\, August 23\, 2025\n“Kitchari\, A Satisfying One-Pot Delight” with Cynthia Gran\n12:15-3:30 p.m. CT\nCost: $25\n7 spots are available\nRegister here.\nKitchari is prepared\, and spelled\, many different ways! It’s always a high protein\, vegetarian meal in a bowl. \nPlease join us for a fun afternoon as we prepare three different types of kitchari. Your own delightful meal will be included! No experience with cooking or ayurveda is necessary. \nCynthia Gran\, MA\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\, DAy began studying yoga in 1978 at the Himalayan Institute of Glenview. She has endeavored toserve the Himalayan Tradition ever since. During the 1980s\, she was a resident and served in several teaching capacities. In the 1990-2010s\, along with husband\, Gary\, they operated the Evanston School of Yoga and the Annapurna Herb Shop. She worked as a vegetarian chef\, taught special education\, and published articles on ayurveda\, yoga and meditation.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/simple-delicious-vegetarian-foods-kitchari-a-satisfying-one-pot-delight-with-cynthia-gran-saturday-august-23-2025-1215-330-p-m-ct/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:22062-1756023600-1756027800@themeditationcenter.org
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-2-2024-06-02/2025-08-24/
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-2-2024-06-02/2025-08-31/
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-2-2024-06-02/2025-09-07/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
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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-2-2024-06-02/2025-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
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-2-2024-06-02/2025-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-2-2024-06-02/2025-09-28/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-2-2024-06-02/2025-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
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-2-2024-06-02/2025-10-12/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-2-2024-06-02/2025-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:22071-1761466800-1761471000@themeditationcenter.org
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-2-2024-06-02/2025-10-26/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20251002T190300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T190331Z
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SUMMARY:TMC's Sunday Brunch Fundraiser: "After 110 Years\, Even Our Plumbing Needs Enlightenment\,  a Total Transformation Inner and Outer"\,  October 26\, 2025\,  10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Fall Fundraiser 2025\n“After 110 Years\,\nEven Our Plumbing Needs Enlightenment\,\na Total Transformation Inner and Outer”\nThe goal for this fall is $100\,000.\nTMC’s Sunday Brunch Fundraiser\na Community Family and Friends Celebration of Fall and Halloween!\nSunday\, October 26\, 2025\n10:00 a.m -12:30 p.m.\n“Those who are not aware of the law of expansion do not experience the joy of sacrificing and giving. But those who have practiced to strengthen the quality of giving cannot stop giving\, for giving fills one with the highest of joys…” \n~H.H.S.Swami Rama~ \nPerennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita by Swami Rama\, commentary on III:14 \nThe goal for this fall is $100\,000.\nRead here the bathroom project description.\nDear Friends of TMC\, \n\nThe Center has stood for 110 years — strong\, serene\, and welcoming. Updating the plumbing ensures that leaks\, bursts\, or water damage won’t threaten tnd he structure or sacred spaces.\nModern pipes prevent costly repairs down the road and help preserve the history and beauty of the building for generations to come.\nWe need everyone’s help for this BIG project!\n\n3 ways to help! \n1. We love and need all donations! \n2. TMC could use as many $1\,000 donations as possible \n3. Help by making a match and volunteering your time \nSave Sunday\, October 26th\, for our Autumn gathering. \nJoin your community for our Fall Open House with a hatha session\, food\, and shared companionship. \nfrom 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Details to come. \nInvite your families and friends…share this invitation with your beloveds!!!\nWear your costume and join in the fun of the season!\nEveryone is welcome \nWith Gratitude\, \nThe Meditation Center Board of Directors \nPlease help with a match\, a donation\, and volunteer time. \nLove\, Serve\, Remember\nDonate Here!\nOr donate through PayPal.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/tmcs-sunday-brunch-fundraiser-after-110-years-even-our-plumbing-needs-enlightenment-a-total-transformation-inner-and-outer-october-26-2025-1000-a-m-1230-p-m/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20251031T155315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Postponed until Spring of 2026! Cancelled for November 1\, 2025\, "Traditional Northern Indian Vegetarian Cooking of the Punjab" class taught by Amrit Kaur\, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m
DESCRIPTION:Postponed until Spring of 2026…\nIn Person “Traditional Northern Indian\nVegetarian Cooking of the Punjab”\ntaught by Amrit Kaur\nCancelled – Saturday\, November 1\, 2025\n10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/postponed-until-spring-of-2026-cancelled-for-november-1-2025-traditional-northern-indian-vegetarian-cooking-of-the-punjab-class-taught-by-amrit-kaur-1000-a-m-1230-p-m/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-2-2024-06-02/2025-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
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-2-2024-06-02/2025-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-2-2024-06-02/2025-11-16/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-2-2024-06-02/2025-11-23/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251127T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251127T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T222052
CREATED:20251120T195343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T195931Z
UID:22812-1764223200-1764230400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Silent Morning Meditation at TMC with Vegan Breakfast Offering on Thanksgiving Day Morning -   November 27\, 2025  6:00-8:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nIn-Person Silent Morning Meditation at TMC\nfollowed by a Vegan Breakfast Offering\non Thanksgiving Day Morning\nNovember 27\, 2025\n6:00-8:00 a.m.\n  \nThe Silent Meditation will be followed by a contemplative silent breakfast with nutritional Gluten Free Vegan Porridge and Tea at 7:00 a.m.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/silent-morning-meditation-at-tmc-on-thanksgiving-day-morning-november-27-2025-600-700-a-m/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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