The Meditation Center

Ayurveda & the Gunas: The Qualities of Life with Gary & Cynthia Gran via Zoom - December 14, 2024 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. CST
2024-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Ayurveda & the Gunas: The Qualities of Life
with Gary & Cynthia Gran
Zoom Workshop
December 14, 2024
1:00-3:00 p.m. CST
Cost:$25.00
Register here.
Ayurveda is primarily a qualitative science. It gives us a language of qualities that helps us understand the interrelationship of all things in life.
All of our experiences in life have to be either digested and assimilated, or broken down and eliminated. There is the food we taste, the aromas we smell, the sights we see, the air we breathe, the sounds we hear, and the thoughts we think. How do we create balance and harmony out of all these qualities in life?
In this class we’ll start with the primal tri-guna, or three prime qualities of sattva, rajas and tamas. Then we’ll look at the pairs of opposites along with practical methods for creating balanced, healthy relationships.
“The three gunas – sattva, rajas, and tamas – are the three dynamic states of prakriti, which, like ropes or strings, bind the soul to the body of five elements.” -Bhagavad Gita 14:5
“The aspirant should always be vigilant, watching that tamas and rajas remain tamed with the help of sattva so that s/he can continue on the path undisturbed and undistracted. In order to accomplish this, earnest effort should be made, and one should meditate regularly.” – Swami Rama’s commentary
Please join us for an afternoon of satsang to share and ponder the teachings. Our goal as always, will be to move towards greater balance and harmony with life. All are welcome.

Gary & Cynthia Gran have been treading the Himalayan path since the late 1970s. They met at the old Glenview Center in Illinois and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga, meditation and Ayurveda. They enjoy desert gardening, cooking and hiking at their home in Tucson, Arizona.
Gary Gran, CYT, DAy.
Cynthia Gran, DAy. E-RYT 500, YACEP

In Person "Traditional Northern Indian Vegetarian Cooking of the Punjab" taught by Amrit Kaur - December 14, 2024
2024-12-14 10:45 - 12:45
Join Amrit on December 14, 2024
In Person
“Traditional Northern Indian Vegetarian Cooking of the Punjab” taught by Amrit Kaur
Saturday: December 14, 2024
10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Cost: $30.00
Register here
The class will be limited to 10 participants
Register early so we have a headcount for purchasing ingredients.
We need at least two volunteers to help with cutting vegetables and cleaning during and after the meal.
Dishes taught in the class will be served over lunch at ~ 1:00 p.m. for you to enjoy and savor.
Tthe menu will be—-

Chana Masala (Garbanzos curry)

Eggplant and potatoes curry (Aloo-Baingan sabzi)

Fresh cut Indian salad (Cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions)

Milk and wheat based Indian sweet dish

Cumin Basmati Rice

Recipes will be provided for you before the class meets.
Ms. Amrit Kaur, born and brought up in Punjab, a Northern Indian state, now a resident of Edina, MN, will be teaching simple North Indian vegetarian dishes for 3 Saturdays from 10:00 a.m until Noon. Amrit has been catering North Indian food for the past 15+ years in the Twin Cities. Amrit was our chef for 2 weeks in July 2022 at TMC for the most recent TTP program… students and teachers were well taken care of, nourished by the delicious lunches and dinners cooked in our beautiful kitchen by Amrit ji and various TMC community volunteers who helped in the process.

Cancelled for December 14th - Join Sunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay In Person at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
2024-12-14 10:30 - 11:45
Cancelled for December 14, 2024
Resumes on December 21, 2024
Join Sunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay In Person at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
Register here or
Drop in on any Saturday for class.
Experience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga
As taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures, breathwork, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body, mind, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed, focused, and rejuvenated.
Benefits of Himalayan Yoga:

🌿 Enhanced flexibility, balance, and holistic strength
🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress, anxiety and bring mental clarity
🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health

🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – 11:45 AM. Starting November 23, 2024.
💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center.
📍 Location, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC), 631 University Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed.
About Your Instructor:
Sunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay brings 18 years of affiliation in the Himalayan Yoga and meditation tradition. She has completed a 200-hour Teacher Training Program with Himalayan Yoga. Dedicated to helping students find balance and peace, Sunita focuses on making each class accessible and rewarding, regardless of experience level. Sunita has a PhD in Physics and a retired executive who worked in high tech industry for 25 years. She is currently the president of the Board at The Meditation Center. Native of India, Sunita currently lives in Eden Prairie, MN. She is married with two children.
No prior experience needed – “Come as you are, and discover the calm within”

A Meditation I Intensive ... "The Calm before the Storm: Meditation 1 before the Holidays" with Paul Emerson PhD
2024-12-14 08:45 - 10:15, 2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:00
A Meditation I Intensive …
“The Calm before the Storm: Meditation 1 before the Holidays”
with Paul Emerson PhD
December 7, 2024: 9:00 a.m.-12 Noon (with break)
December 14, 2024: 8:45-10:15 a.m.
Cost $40.00 for 2 sessions.
Register here.
For those wishing to take a meditation class but didn’t have time for one of our 6 session weekday classes we’ll have a weekend intensive. All of the contents of our normal Meditation 1 class in two short sessions. Learn how to relax in time for the holidays and all the family drama which usually accompanies them. Then consider attending our Meditation 2 class after the New Year.
This class introduces the student to the basics of meditation in the Himalayan Tradition. Relaxation techniques, pranayama (yogic breath), ideal sitting postures, and the use of mantra will be taught to help the student focus the mind and relax the body. Beginning Raja yoga philosophy is also included in this class. Treat yourself to the many benefits of a regular meditation practice.
Paul Emerson is a biomedical engineer with a Ph.D. He is the authority on the physiology of breathing for The Meditation Center and has been teaching yoga for over 30 years. Paul has worked as a research scientist, has been a manager of clinical research with a major biomedical company and a university instructor. In addition, he holds eight patents in the areas of dialysis and sleep therapy. he is a scholar of ancient yoga texts. Paul was certified by the Rockford School of Yoga and began teaching in 1975.

Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing: "Yoga, Christianity, and Light " with Gary Gran - December 12, 2024
2024-12-12 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing – December 12, 2024
“Yoga, Christianity, and Light ” with Gary Gran

5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga
7:00-7:30 p.m. – Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati
7:30-8:30 p.m. – “Yoga, Christianity, and Light ” with Gary Gran
8:30 p.m.: Prayers

Everyone is welcome!!!
Please join us as we reflect on the teachings of Christianity through the lens of yoga. Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year in Christianity leading up to the birth of Christ at Christmas. This four-week period also marks the beginning of a new astronomical year as the sun reaches its solstice on December 21st. Many global traditions honor this turning of the year with the lighting of candles.

· What is behind the correlation of light with the Christmas season?
· What does yoga have to say about the winter solstice?
· Can yoga be practiced in the context of religion? Do they conflict?
· Is meditation taught in the Bible?
· How are we to interpret some of the sayings of Jesus?

“I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life.” – John 8:12 KJV

Jesus is well-known for teaching with parables. As a wisdom teacher, he tells us: “He that has ears to hear, let him hear.” – Matthew 11:15 KJV

In this evening’s contemplation, we’ll listen deeply to the teachings of the sages as reflected in art, in nature, in religious culture, and in language (including Aramaic, the language that Jesus spoke). Our goal will be to enter and rest in the heart’s core. May we experience together the wisdom, the love, and the light of the wisdom teachings.

“Blessed is anyone who meditates on Wisdom and studies Her ways in their heart and ponders Her secrets.” – Ecclesiasticus 14:20

Gary Gran, CYT, DAy.
Gary first began to appreciate the depth of the Christian tradition when listening to Swami Rama, Swami Veda, and Swami Jaidev talk on the yogic interpretation of the Christian scriptures at the old Glenview center.
Gary and his wife Cynthia have been treading the Himalayan path since the 1970s. They met at the Glenview Center in Illinois and have served the tradition in various capacities over the years. They are both certified yoga teachers and Ayurvedic educators. They have published more than eighty articles on yoga, meditation and Ayurveda. They are currently in winter residence in Tucson, Arizona
To support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page.
Or donate through PayPal.
There is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.

Cancelled - Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
2024-12-12 17:30 - 18:45
Thursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)
Cancelled for December 12, 2024

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Instructors: Varies…Chris Young, Michael Snodgrass, Sunita Gangopadhyay, Susan Guthrie, Eric Ness
Fees: $10.00/class
Thursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)
Everyone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary, just show up.

Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
2024-12-12 17:30 - 18:45, 2024-11-28 17:30 - 18:45
Thursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Instructors: Varies…Chris Young, Michael Snodgrass, Sunita Gangopadhyay, Susan Guthrie, Eric Ness
Fees: $10.00/class
Thursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)
Everyone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary, just show up.

Wednesday Evening Writing Sanctuary with Simone De Los Santos "Using Writing as a Spiritual Tool"
2024-12-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-12-04 18:30 - 20:30
Wednesday Evening Writing Sanctuary with Simone De Los Santos
“Using Writing as a Spiritual Tool”
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Suggested donation: $15.00
Please join in as Simone facilitates a workshop experience about writing as a spiritual practice.

Within a dedicated time and space we’ll create a circle of safe support to explore and practice this inner work of writing sadhana.

You are welcome to join us in person in the beautiful energy of the Center or enjoy from the comfort of your own home on Zoom. Bring your notebook and favorite pen.

Simone De Los Santos is the current Ashramite at the Meditation Center. Her path is creative and spiritual.

As a youth she spent time in both Chicago and Puerto Rico, nourished by the cultural heritage of both worlds. She moved to Minneapolis and earned a degree in Fine Art, specializing in color and painting. During her college career a color consulting practice was born. She has had the honor of working on many historical buildings throughout the Twin Cities, earning her a Historical Preservation Award from the City of Saint Paul.

All the while, processing her world daily through the practice of writing remains the gem of her work. Through decades of practicing writing, yoga, meditation and ayurvedic practices she has transformed the the darkness and challenge of what it is to be human, into the light of peace, spaciousness, awareness and growth.

Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
2024-12-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-12-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-11-27 10:30 - 12:00
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)

Time: 10:30am to Noon
Instructors: Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
Fees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students)
DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)
Everyone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary, just show up.

Sunday Book Study Group Via Zoom with Swami Ma Radha Bharati, Michael Smith, and Jim Nelson
2024-12-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-12-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-24 10:00 - 11:30
Sunday Book Study Group Via Zoom
with Swami Ma Radha Bharati, Michael Smith, and Jim Nelson
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Swami Radha, Jim, and Michael will continue the study of spiritual topics in the fall of 2024. The Book Study Group is reading “Guru Disciple Relationship Volume-I by Swami Veda Bharati. Join us for very interesting discussions. Everyone is welcome.

Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
2024-12-08 08:20 - 09:30, 2024-12-01 08:20 - 09:30, 2024-11-24 08:20 - 09:30
Via Zoom – Sunday Morning Guided Meditation
with Swami Radha Bharati
8:20 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.
Join for Morning Prayers: 8:20-8:30 a.m.
Sunday Morning Meditation: 8:30-9:15 a.m.

Join Swami Radha Bharati on Zoom for a guided meditation on Sunday from 8:20 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

"Wudang Tai Chi Review" Sessions with Nikki Strong In Person at TMC and Via Zoom, Saturday Morning: December 7, 2024
2024-12-07 06:00 - 09:00
“Wudang Tai Chi Review” Sessions with Nikki Strong
In Person at TMC and Via Zoom
Saturday Morning: December 7, 2024
This is a no-cost event.

Register here to RSVP
6:00-7:00 a.m.: Silent Meditation (Himalayan Tradition style!)
7:00-7:30 a.m.: Reclining, Standing and Walking Meditation… i.e easing into movement
7:30-8:15 a.m.: Wudang Tai Chi review — easy heart-warming movement to wake up the senses, invigorate, and nourish health
8:15-9:00 a.m.: Tea and protein-rich vegan, GF Fall Harvest Muffins

Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: "The "Divine Mother and Mother Mary - Her Symbolism" with Michael Smith, Emilio Bettaglio, and Michael Showalter - December 5, 2024
2024-12-05 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing – December 5, 2024
“The Divine Mother and Mother Mary – Her Symbolism”
with Michael Smith, Emilio Bettaglio, and Michael Showalter
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

5:30-6:45 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga
7:00-7:30 p.m. – Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati
7:30-8:30 p.m. – “The Divine Mother and Mother – Her Symbolism”
with Michael Smith, Emilio Bettaglio, and Michael Showalter
8:30 p.m.: Prayers
Everyone is welcome!!!
Join us for a talk with Michael Smith as he explains the history of the image of Mother Mary that was in The Center when the building was a convent for St. Boniface Church, across the street. A slide show of many famous paintings of Mother Mary will be shown with explanations of some of the images. Michael will show a picture book of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Emilio Bettaglio will the share with us his own experiences regarding Our Lady. Michael Showalter will talk about his pilgrimage in Spain.
To support the work of The Meditation Center make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the”Support TMC” website page or donate through PayPal.
There is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.

Happy Thanksgiving!!! No Thursday Satsang Tonight - November 28, 2024
2024-11-28 19:00 - 20:30
No Thursday Satsang Tonight – “Have a Happy Thanksgiving”
November 28, 2024

Thursday Satsang will resume on December 5, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving No Class Tonight - Thursday Evening In Person: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
2024-11-28 17:30 - 18:45
Happy Thanksgiving! No Class Tonight
Thursday Evening In Person
Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Instructors: Varies…Chris Young, Michael Snodgrass, Sunita Gangopadhyay, Susan Guthrie, Eric Ness
Fees: $10.00/class
Thursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)
Everyone is Welcome! These classes are for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation, gentle asana (yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well being. No registration necessary, just show up.

Invitation to a TMC Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Noon...RSVP - November 28, 2024
2024-11-28 12:00 - 15:00
TMC Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Noon
RSVP for November 28, 2024
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Please RSVP here.
Nowhere to go on Thanksgiving Day? Have somewhere to go …but want to hangout and eat some veggie food before/after hanging out with family/friends elsewhere??? If YES, then… please join us at TMC for a Thanksgiving Day Potluck.
After you RSVP you will receive more information regarding the menu for the potluck. Biodegradable plates and utensils will be supplied.
Please let us know that you are coming … if you can… if not …just drop in and join us…that is OK too!!!
There will be no Thursday Evening Satsang on November 28th

Will not meet on November 27th, Thanksgiving Eve - Wednesday Evening Writing Sanctuary with Simone De Los Santos "Using Writing as a Spiritual Tool"
2024-11-27 18:30 - 20:00
Will not meet on November 27th, Thanksgiving Eve
Wednesday Evening Writing Sanctuary with Simone De Los Santos
“Using Writing as a Spiritual Tool”
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Suggested donation: $15.00
Please join in as Simone facilitates a workshop experience about writing as a spiritual practice.

Within a dedicated time and space we’ll create a circle of safe support to explore and practice this inner work of writing sadhana.

You are welcome to join us in person in the beautiful energy of the Center or enjoy from the comfort of your own home on Zoom. Bring your notebook and favorite pen.

Simone De Los Santos is the current Ashramite at the Meditation Center. Her path is creative and spiritual.

As a youth she spent time in both Chicago and Puerto Rico, nourished by the cultural heritage of both worlds. She moved to Minneapolis and earned a degree in Fine Art, specializing in color and painting. During her college career a color consulting practice was born. She has had the honor of working on many historical buildings throughout the Twin Cities, earning her a Historical Preservation Award from the City of Saint Paul.

All the while, processing her world daily through the practice of writing remains the gem of her work. Through decades of practicing writing, yoga, meditation and ayurvedic practices she has transformed the the darkness and challenge of what it is to be human, into the light of peace, spaciousness, awareness and growth.

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® A process to enhance your yoga practice and overcome pain with Gabriele Lorf-Allen - November 23, 2024; 1:00-3:30 p.m.
2024-11-23 13:00 - 15:30
Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement®
A process to enhance your yoga practice and overcome pain
with Gabriele Lorf-Allen
November 23, 2024
1:00-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00
Register here.
In this workshop, we will shift the focus from movements that lead to a specific outcome, i.e. a yoga asana, to a movement process that potentiates your brain’s plasticity, thereby improving any desired outcome spontaneously and effortlessly. It is a process of approximating a result, discovering your limiting habits, and accessing new possibilities.
Instructions:
1. The movements will be slow and easy. Dress accordingly and wear loose-fitting clothes.
2. Bring a folded towel or firm pillow (garden kneeling pads work great) to support your head when lying on the side, high enough to fill the space between your head and shoulder.
3. Have a chair or stool in the room (we may use it)
4. Adjust your camera to capture your entire body lying and sitting on the floor.
Early on, Gabriele worked as a physical therapist in hospitals and private practice. Her interest in rehabilitation from brain trauma led her to study the Feldenkrais Method, which has informed every aspect of her life for 30 years. Over the past decade, Gabriele has had the opportunity to share this transformational movement method with HYMT sangha members at meditation retreats. She maintains a private practice in Oakland, CA, working with children and adults.

Join In Person on Saturdays at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
2024-11-23 10:30 - 11:45
Come In Person to The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
Drop in on any Saturday for class.
Experience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga
As taught by the yogis from the Himalayas— Himalayan Yoga combines gentle postures, breathwork, and mindful relaxation techniques to connect body, mind, and spirit resulting in healing from within. Whether you’re new or experienced, this practice will leave you feeling relaxed, focused, and rejuvenated.
Benefits of Himalayan Yoga:

🌿 Enhanced flexibility, balance, and holistic strength
🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress, anxiety and bring mental clarity
🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health

🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon AM. Starting November 23, 2024.
💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center.
📍 Location, parking & other essentials: The Meditation Center (TMC), 631 University Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413. Free parking is available across the street from TMC in the Church’s parking lot. Bring a water bottle. Yoga mat, pillows and blankets provided. Please arrive 5 minutes early and get comfortable in “the Hall of Tradition” on the main floor. No registration needed.
No prior experience needed – “Come as you are, and discover the calm within”

"Wudang Tai Chi Review" Sessions with Nikki Strong In Person at TMC and Via Zoom Saturday Morning: November 23, 2024
2024-11-23 06:00 - 09:00
“Wudang Tai Chi Review” Sessions with Nikki Strong
In Person at TMC and Via Zoom
Saturday Mornings: November 9 and November 23, 2024
This is a no-cost event.
Register here to RSVP for November 23rd
6:00-7:00 a.m.: Silent Meditation (Himalayan Tradition style!)
7:00-7:30 a.m.: Reclining, Standing and Walking Meditation… i.e easing into movement
7:30-8:15 a.m.: Wudang Tai Chi review — easy heart-warming movement to wake up the senses, invigorate, and nourish health
8:15-9:00 a.m.: Tea and protein-rich vegan, GF Fall Harvest Muffins

Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing: Showing of Documentary Film on Neem Karoli Baba ﻿"Moved by Grace - Part II", November 21, 2024, 7:00-8:30 p.m. CST
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday Satsang Via Zoom and In-Person Viewing -November 21, 2024
Showing of Documentary Film on Neem Karoli Baba
“Moved by Grace – Part II”
7:00-8:30 p.m. CST

5:30-6:45 p.m. – Gentle Hatha Yoga
7:00-8:00 p.m.: Showing of Documentary Film on Neem Karoli Baba “Moved by Grace Part II”
8:00 -8:30 p.m. – Meditation with Swami Ma Radha Bharati
8:30 p.m. Evening Prayers
Everyone is welcome!!!

“An Astounding Mystic” by H.H.S. Swami Rama
Selflessness is one of the prominent signs of a spiritual man. If this quality is missing in the character of one who is supposed to be spiritual, he is not really a spiritual person. There was a well-know master, Nim Karoli Baba, who befriended me when I was still quite young. He lived in Nanital, one of the hill resorts in the Himalaya. He was a man who lived half here and half there…
…In such a high state one becomes like a child. He is not fully aware of mundane things, but he is constantly aware of the Truth.
(Living with the Himalayan Masters pages 107-110)
Using the festive ambience of the 15 June bhandara queue at Kainchi, as a warp and 11 versions of Hanuman Chalisa as a weft, the film weaves together remarkable and endearing stories of faith into a small shred of Maharajji’s blanket of love. Equally the film is a heartful tribute to Maharajji and to the sweet surrender and devotion of so many of Maharajji’s delightful devotees.
The film endeavors to spotlight different facets of the Master’s grace through a few beings who represent us all as the countless nameless, faceless devotees of a Master.
The potent reminder for us is that the subtle movement of grace can occur to any one of us as long as we are receptive.
These “Moved by Grace” stories are interspersed with different verses of the “Hanuman Chalisa” sung by 11 different devotees in their own unique melodies.

To support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here (suggested donation $25.00) for Special Thursday Satsang or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page.
Or donate through PayPal.
