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SUMMARY:On Summer Break! The Sunday Morning Book Study Group with Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio.
DESCRIPTION:On Summer Break!\nSUNDAY BOOK STUDY GROUP VIA ZOOM\nWITH SWAMI MA RADHA BHARATI\, MICHAEL SMITH\, AND EMILIO BETTAGLIO\n10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.\nThe Sunday Morning Book Study Group with Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio is now on summer break. \nStay tuned for the announcement regarding the new book title. The Sunday Study Group will resume in the early fall after the August Dunrovin Silence Retreat.  Watch for updates at the end of the summer.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/on-summer-break-the-sunday-morning-book-study-group-with-swami-ma-radha-michael-smith-and-emilio-bettaglio/2025-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
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SUMMARY:New! In-Person Tuesday Evening Drop-In Gentle Hatha Class with Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  7:00-8:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:New! In-Person Tuesday Evening\nDrop-In Gentle Hatha Class\nwith Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\n7:00-8:30 p.m.\nNo registration is necessary\nEveryone is welcome!\n\nDonate in person with cash\, check\, or on TMC’s square app.\nSuggested donation: $10.00\nJoin Cynthia for a deeply relaxing gentle yoga class that will be ended by a short meditation. \nAbout Your Instructor: \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. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \nLocation\, 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/new-in-person-tuesday-evening-drop-in-gentle-hatha-class-with-cynthia-gran-day-e-ryt-500-yacep-630-800-p-m/2025-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20241121T023313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T023313Z
UID:22564-1756290600-1756296000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
DESCRIPTION: WEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors: Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students) \nDROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-sig-martell-and-rosann-chamberlain-2025-06-25-2025-06-25/2025-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20240129T220153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T220153Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person:  Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome/2025-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250807T204326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T001423Z
UID:22635-1756407600-1756413000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom: "Bodhicāryāvatāra\," (The Way of the Bodhisattva) presented by Stephen Parker PsyD\, E-RYT 500\, 7:00-8:30 p.m.  on August 28\, 2025 at 7:00-8:30 p.m. CT
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and Via Zoom –  August 28\, 2025\nBodhicāryāvatāra\, (The Way of the Bodhisattva)\npresented by Stephen Parker PsyD\, E-RYT 500\, 7:00-8:30 p.m.\n7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CT\n\n	\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Hatha Yoga\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Stephen Parker PsyD\, E-RYT 500\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: Bodhicāryāvatāra\, (The Way of the Bodhisattva) w/ Stephen Parker PsyD\, E-RYT 500\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n\n	\n\n\nA discussion of the text …Bodhicāryāvatāra\, (The Way of the Bodhisattva) to prepare for the in-depth study of the text with Stoma beginning September 8th.. a bodhisattva is a person who has attained\, or is striving towards\, bodhi (‘awakening’\, ‘enlightenment’) or Buddhahood. Often\, the term specifically refers to a person who forgoes or delays personal nirvana or bodhi in order to compassionately help other individuals reach Buddhahood. Courtesy of Wikipedia .org.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-topic-to-tbd-on-august-28-2025-at-700-830-p-m-ct/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs,Thursday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250620T205636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T205636Z
UID:22660-1756539000-1756542600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Meditative Movement with Nikki Strong on Saturday Mornings\, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/meditation-and-meditative-movement-with-nikki-strong-on-saturday-mornings-730-900-a-m/2025-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250620T210409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T210409Z
UID:22656-1756545300-1756548000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Farmer's Market Special: Healing Qi Gong and Tai Chi Movement - 9:15-10:00 a.m. - Outside in the Backyard at TMC
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/saturday-farmers-market-special-healing-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-movementm-930-1000-a-m-outside-in-the-backyard-at-tmc/2025-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250603T193649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T222437Z
UID:22494-1756549800-1756555200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Join Sunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay In Person at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:Join Sunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay In Person at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs 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. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 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. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nSunita 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. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-sunita-bhardwaj-gangopadhyay-in-person-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes/2025-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:22063-1756628400-1756632600@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-2-2024-06-02/2025-08-31/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250527T140453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T140453Z
UID:22417-1756634400-1756639800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:On Summer Break! The Sunday Morning Book Study Group with Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio.
DESCRIPTION:On Summer Break!\nSUNDAY BOOK STUDY GROUP VIA ZOOM\nWITH SWAMI MA RADHA BHARATI\, MICHAEL SMITH\, AND EMILIO BETTAGLIO\n10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.\nThe Sunday Morning Book Study Group with Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio is now on summer break. \nStay tuned for the announcement regarding the new book title. The Sunday Study Group will resume in the early fall after the August Dunrovin Silence Retreat.  Watch for updates at the end of the summer.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/on-summer-break-the-sunday-morning-book-study-group-with-swami-ma-radha-michael-smith-and-emilio-bettaglio/2025-08-31/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250527T135120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T203009Z
UID:22399-1756843200-1756845000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:New! In-Person Tuesday Evening Drop-In Gentle Hatha Class with Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  7:00-8:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:New! In-Person Tuesday Evening\nDrop-In Gentle Hatha Class\nwith Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\n7:00-8:30 p.m.\nNo registration is necessary\nEveryone is welcome!\n\nDonate in person with cash\, check\, or on TMC’s square app.\nSuggested donation: $10.00\nJoin Cynthia for a deeply relaxing gentle yoga class that will be ended by a short meditation. \nAbout Your Instructor: \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. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \nLocation\, 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/new-in-person-tuesday-evening-drop-in-gentle-hatha-class-with-cynthia-gran-day-e-ryt-500-yacep-630-800-p-m/2025-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20241121T023313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T023313Z
UID:22565-1756895400-1756900800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
DESCRIPTION: WEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors: Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students) \nDROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-sig-martell-and-rosann-chamberlain-2025-06-25-2025-06-25/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20240129T220153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T220153Z
UID:21914-1757007000-1757011500@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person:  Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250908T143316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T143439Z
UID:22703-1757012400-1757017800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person and Via Zoom:  "The Life of a Swami" with Swami Ritavan and Swami Yatidharmananda  - September 4\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang  – September 4\, 2025\n“The Life of a Swami”\nwith Swami Ritavan and Swami Yatidharmananda\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m.\nSwami Ritavan and Swami Yatidharmananda  will be presenting\nin person at TMC  and live-streamed via Zoom.\nEveryone is welcome!\n\n	\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Yoga with Cynthia Gran\n7:00-7:30 p.m. Guided Meditation with Swami Ritavan Bharati\n7:30-8:30 p.m.: “The Life of a Swami” Swami Ritavan & Special Guest Speaker\, Swami Yatidharmananda\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n\n	\n\n\nSpecial guest speaker\, Swami Yatidharmananda \, and Swami Ritavan will talk on the life of a Swami\, renunciation as an attitude for daily life\, includes a short video on the life of Swami Atmananda. \nSwami Yatidharmananda is a globally recognised Yogi from India and is the founder of Swami Chidananda Sevashram. The Sevashram is a Socio-Spiritual Organization dedicated to the life and teachings of Gurudev Swami Chidanandaji. He conducts workshops on Relaxation and Meditation\, Sings Kirtans and loves to share inspiring stories of his life transformative journey. He has also developed unique and impactful programs that heal\, empower and transform you to tackle challenges in day to day lives. He dedicated himself to the service of his Guru Swami Chidananda Saraswati and was blessed to be with him 24X7 for many years… read more here. Courtesy of Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco. \nSwami Ritavan Bharati has lived a life dedicated to serving Swami Rama and Swami Veda Bharati since 1970. After having been initiated at the age of 20\, he transited through all the three Ashrams of Vedic life (Brahmacharya\, Grihastha\, and Vanaprastha) under the direct guidance of Swami Rama and Swami Veda Bharati. He was then initiated into Sanyasa in 2007. \nHe holds master’s degrees in Management\, Education\, Holistic Philosophy\, and Eastern Studies. A highly experienced yoga meditation practitioner\, he has conducted and guided numerous silence and meditation retreats throughout the world and has been instrumental in guiding the international Himalayan Yoga Tradition – Teacher Training Program (HYT-TTP). He is also a Mantra Initiator within the Tradition of the Himalayan Masters. Swami Veda Bharati chose Swami Ritavan Bharati as his successor; as the Ashram Pramukha and Spiritual Guide of SRSG and the AHYMSIN community\, before he took Mahasamadhi in 2015. A man of few words\, his primary focus is on the inner life. Courtesy of AHYMSIN.org. \n\n	\n\nTo 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 \nOr donate through PayPal. \nThere is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-and-via-zoom-the-life-of-a-swami-with-swami-ritavan-and-swami-yatidharmananda-september-4-2025/
CATEGORIES:Thursday Satsangs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250620T205636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T205636Z
UID:22661-1757143800-1757147400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Meditative Movement with Nikki Strong on Saturday Mornings\, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/meditation-and-meditative-movement-with-nikki-strong-on-saturday-mornings-730-900-a-m/2025-09-06/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250620T210409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T210409Z
UID:22657-1757150100-1757152800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Farmer's Market Special: Healing Qi Gong and Tai Chi Movement - 9:15-10:00 a.m. - Outside in the Backyard at TMC
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/saturday-farmers-market-special-healing-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-movementm-930-1000-a-m-outside-in-the-backyard-at-tmc/2025-09-06/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250603T193649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T222445Z
UID:22495-1757154600-1757160000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Join Sunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay In Person at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:Join Sunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay In Person at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs 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. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 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. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nSunita 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. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-sunita-bhardwaj-gangopadhyay-in-person-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes/2025-09-06/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:22064-1757233200-1757237400@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-2-2024-06-02/2025-09-07/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250908T135648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T135648Z
UID:22684-1757358000-1757363400@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:2025 Fall Study Group  via Zoom with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma)  Psy.D.\, E-RYT-500  Shantideva's "Bodhicāryāvatāra"
DESCRIPTION:2025 Fall Study Group via Zoom with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, E-RYT-500\nShantideva’s “Bodhicāryāvatāra”\n Mondays: September 8\, 15\, 22\, and October 6\, 2025\nClass will not meet on September 29th\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\nMeditation with Stoma  begins at 7:00 p.m.\n\n	\n\n\nWe will be using Pema Chodren’s book: “Becoming Bodhisattvas A Guidebook for Compassionate Action” previously published as “No Time to Lose.”\n\n	\n\n\n$55.00 for all four sessions. \nRegister here for all sessions. \n\n	\n\n\n$15.00 for any single session \nRegister here for September 8th. \nRegister here for September 15th. \nRegister here for September 22nd. \nRegister here for October 6th.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/2025-fall-study-group-via-zoom-with-dr-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-e-ryt-500-shantidevas-bodhicaryavatara/2025-09-08/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Philosophy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250807T210241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T210241Z
UID:22636-1757442600-1757448000@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Meditation II Hybrid Class - Superconscious Meditation: Tuesdays: September 9 – October 14\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid Meditation II 6-Week Series\nSuperconscious Meditation\n\nTuesdays: September 9 – October 14\, 2025\n6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nInstructors: Lori Beron\, R.N.\, M.A.  and Paul Emerson\, Ph.D.\nCost $85.00 for the six-week series.\nSection 1: (in person at TMC\, can zoom in when you can’t make it)\nSection 2 (zoom only – zoomed from the Meditation Center)\nRegister here. \nIf you have already taken Meditation II and would like to attend this class\, the cost is $42.50. Email us at info@themeditationcenter.org stating your intention to retake Meditation II and we will register you at half the cost. \n\n	\n\n\nRegister here.\n\n	\n\n\nMeditation II focuses on powerful and practical yoga practices that quiet and focus the mind; decreasing our emotional reactivity which often creates stress and pain in our relationships. Students will also receive 8 free CD’s or MP3’s of Swami Veda’s penetrating and inspiring lectures on yoga psychology and philosophy. These audios create an interactive atmosphere for discussion of questions and insights generated by the lectures. \n\n	\n\nLori Beron is an initiate and certified teacher through the Himalayan Yoga Tradition as well as a Certified Holistic Nurse\, she has an MA in Holistic Health Studies and is employed as an RN on a surgical oncology unit at the University of Minnesota Health.\n\nLori took a 3-year Vanaprastha Vow from Swami Veda Bharati during the 2013 Sangha Gathering. (Vanaprastha-a stage in life where one lessens worldly attachments.)\n\n\nPaul Emerson\, Ph.D. is a biomedical engineer who has worked on dialysis\, respiratory and cardiac products. At various times he has been a research scientist\, manager of clinical research with a major biomedical company\, software engineer and a university instructor. He holds 12 patents in the areas of dialysis\, sleep therapy and implantable cardiac devices. For the Meditation Center he has been the local go-to person on the physiology of breathing and is a scholar of the ancient yogic texts. He has been teaching yoga and related subjects since 1976 and was certified in 1980 by the Rockford School of Yoga.\n\n\n\nAfter you sign-up for the class on the The Meditation Center’s website\, a Zoom registration link (to join the meeting) will be sent to you the day before the first class begins.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/meditation-ii-hybrid-class-superconscious-meditation-tuesdays-september-9-october-14-2025/2025-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250527T135120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T203010Z
UID:22400-1757448000-1757449800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:New! In-Person Tuesday Evening Drop-In Gentle Hatha Class with Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\,  7:00-8:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:New! In-Person Tuesday Evening\nDrop-In Gentle Hatha Class\nwith Cynthia Gran DAy\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP\n7:00-8:30 p.m.\nNo registration is necessary\nEveryone is welcome!\n\nDonate in person with cash\, check\, or on TMC’s square app.\nSuggested donation: $10.00\nJoin Cynthia for a deeply relaxing gentle yoga class that will be ended by a short meditation. \nAbout Your Instructor: \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. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \nLocation\, 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/new-in-person-tuesday-evening-drop-in-gentle-hatha-class-with-cynthia-gran-day-e-ryt-500-yacep-630-800-p-m/2025-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20241121T023313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T023313Z
UID:22566-1757500200-1757505600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Mornings In Person and via Zoom – Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop-In) with Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain
DESCRIPTION: WEDNESDAY MORNINGS In Person and Via Zoom – GENTLE HATHA YOGA (DROP IN)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  10:30am to Noon \nInstructors: Sig Martell and Rosann Chamberlain \nFees: $12.00/class ($10.00 for seniors and students) \nDROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/wednesday-mornings-in-person-and-via-zoom-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-with-sig-martell-and-rosann-chamberlain-2025-06-25-2025-06-25/2025-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20240129T220153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T220153Z
UID:21915-1757611800-1757616300@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening In Person:  Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In) 5:30-6:45 p.m. Everyone is Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Evening In Person Gentle Hatha Yoga (Drop In)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime:  5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. \nInstructors: Varies…Chris Young\, Michael Snodgrass\, Sunita Gangopadhyay\, Susan Guthrie\, Eric Ness \nFees: $10.00/class \nThursday Evening DROP-IN HATHA CLASSES (ONGOING)\nEveryone 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.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-evening-in-person-gentle-hatha-yoga-drop-in-530-645-p-m-everyone-is-welcome/2025-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250908T144716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T144802Z
UID:22705-1757617200-1757622600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and via Zoom: "Images and Stories of My Recent Trip  to Kerala\,  India Visiting an Ayurveda Center with Sunita Gangopadhyay - September 11\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Satsang In Person at TMC and via Zoom – September 11\, 2025\n“Images and Stories of My Recent Trip  to Kerala\,  India Visiting an Ayurveda Center\nwith Sunita Gangopadhyay\n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. CT\n\n	\n\n\n5:30-6:45 p.m.: In-Person Gentle Hatha Yoga with Michael Snodgrass\n7:00-7:30 p.m.: Meditation Guided by Swami Ma Radha Bharati\n7:30-8:30 p.m.:  “Images and Stories of My Recent Trip  to Kerala\,  India Visiting an Ayurveda Center \nwith Sunita Gangopadhyay\n8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers\n\n	\n\n\nJoin Sunita Gangopadhyay for an evening of stories and beautiful images of her recent visit to Kerala\, India. \nSunita Gangopadhyay\, President of The Meditation Center\, has been associated with The Meditation Center since 2006\, and was initiated in the tradition in 2011. Native of India\, Sunita moved to the US in 1987 for graduate studies (Physics). She has had a keen interest in spirituality\, meditation\, and yoga for many years.  Teachings of the Himalayan Tradition as well as Sunday Satsang with Michael Smith and Jim Nelson have immensely helped deepen her practice and navigate through a busy home and work life. Whenever she gets an opportunity\, she visits the SRSG Ashram at Rishikesh\, India. One of her passions is to take the learning of the tradition to a wider part of the community as well as be of greater service to the center for years ahead. Sunita is married and has two children. She was an Executive in Research and Development department of Seagate Technology. \nTo support the work of The Meditation Center and register you can donate here (suggested donation $15.00) for Thursday Satsang or make a general donation by clicking on the “donate” button on the “Support TMC” website page. \nOr donate through PayPal. \nNote: There is parking available for TMC visitors in the St. Boniface lot across the street from the Center.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/thursday-satsang-in-person-at-tmc-and-via-zoom-images-and-stories-of-my-recent-trip-to-kerala-india-visiting-an-ayurveda-center-with-sunita-gangopadhyay-september-11-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250620T205636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T205636Z
UID:22662-1757748600-1757752200@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Meditative Movement with Nikki Strong on Saturday Mornings\, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/meditation-and-meditative-movement-with-nikki-strong-on-saturday-mornings-730-900-a-m/2025-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250620T210409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T210409Z
UID:22658-1757754900-1757757600@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Farmer's Market Special: Healing Qi Gong and Tai Chi Movement - 9:15-10:00 a.m. - Outside in the Backyard at TMC
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/saturday-farmers-market-special-healing-qi-gong-and-tai-chi-movementm-930-1000-a-m-outside-in-the-backyard-at-tmc/2025-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250603T193649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T222445Z
UID:22496-1757759400-1757764800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Join Sunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay In Person at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes
DESCRIPTION:Join Sunita Bhardwaj Gangopadhyay In Person at The Meditation Center (TMC) for Transformative Himalayan Yoga Classes\nDrop in on any Saturday for class. \nExperience the Unique Power of Himalayan Yoga \nAs 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. \nBenefits of Himalayan Yoga: \n\n🌿 Enhanced flexibility\, balance\, and holistic strength\n🌿 Tools/Techniques to cope with stress\, anxiety and bring mental clarity\n🌿 Energizing breathwork to uplift and restore overall health\n\n🕒 Class Schedule: Every Saturday | 10:30 – Noon. Starting November 23\, 2024. \n💲 Pricing: Heartfelt donations ($10 suggested or pay what your heart desires and what you can…). All donations will go to support The Meditation Center. \n📍 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. \nAbout Your Instructor: \nSunita 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. \nNo prior experience needed – “Come as you are\, and discover the calm within” \n 
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/join-sunita-bhardwaj-gangopadhyay-in-person-at-the-meditation-center-tmc-for-transformative-himalayan-yoga-classes/2025-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hatha Yoga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20240109T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T172542Z
UID:22065-1757838000-1757842200@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-2-2024-06-02/2025-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Morning Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250908T141354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T142340Z
UID:22689-1757844000-1757845800@themeditationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Book Study via Zoom with Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio: Begins September 14\, 2025\, 10:00-11:30 a.m CT
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Book Study Group via Zoom\nwith Swami Ma Radha\, Michael Smith\, and Emilio Bettaglio\nBegins September 14\, 2025\n10:00-11:30 a.m CT\nOUR NEXT BOOK FOR THE SUNDAY BOOK STUDY:\n“The Essence of Spirtual Life”\nformerly published with the title “Sadhana”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNamaste Everyone\, \nThe Book Selection Committee met on Friday\, September 5th\, to decide what the next book selection would be for the Sunday Morning Book Study Group\, which will begin again on September 14\, 2025 \nThe criteria which were used to decide were: \n1. Is it a book which received a significant number of votes in the book selection survey sent this past summer to all Book Study Group participants? \nClick here to read the results of the book selection survey. \n2. How long is the book? \n3. How easy is it to acquire? \n4. Is it a “stand-alone” book or tied to a longer series? \n5. Is the material new and fresh? \n6. Is it relevant to the issues that people are facing presently\, such as aging and \nliving in a polarized society in a potentially violent world? \n7. Is it primarily an academic book or for more general yoga audience? \n8. How many people have actually read the book and could endorse it highly? \n9. Has it been recommended by AHYMSIN? \n10. Does the book have a friendly readable structure as read aloud?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe book the Selection Committee chose is THE ESSENCE OF SPIRITUAL LIFE (2002) by Swami Rama. It was first published in 1996 (hardbound\, with the title SADHANA) and has been very popular over the years. It is a relatively short book of profound quotations by Swami Rama. \nThe Selection Committee chose THE ESSENCE OF SPIRITUAL LIFE because it is recommended by AHYMSIN for the month of September\, and it also commemorates the 100th anniversary of Swami Rama’s birth. It is also easy to acquire and relatively short\, so we would be able to finish it by the end of the year\, and possibly even read another short book by Swami Rama. And then\, in 2026\, we could begin reading one of the most chosen books by Swami Veda. \nIf we finish THE ESSENCE OF SPIRITUAL LIFE quickly\, we thought that CONSCIOUS LIVING\, another book by Swami Rama\, would be a good follow-up to it. \nAnd then\, in 2026\, we could go to Swami Veda’s SILENCE\, VOL. I\, GURU-DISCIPLE RELATIONSHIP\, VOL. II\, or YOU AND YOUR EMOTIONS. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Book Study at 10:00 a.m.\, on Sunday\, September 14th\, for a wonderful new season of learning\, discussion and camaraderie. \nShantih!
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/sunday-morning-book-study-group-via-zoom-with-swami-ma-radha-michael-smith-and-emilio-bettaglio-begins-september-14-2025-1000-1130-a-m-ct/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Satsangs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144511
CREATED:20250908T135648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T135648Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Fall Study Group  via Zoom with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma)  Psy.D.\, E-RYT-500  Shantideva's "Bodhicāryāvatāra"
DESCRIPTION:2025 Fall Study Group via Zoom with Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) Psy.D.\, E-RYT-500\nShantideva’s “Bodhicāryāvatāra”\n Mondays: September 8\, 15\, 22\, and October 6\, 2025\nClass will not meet on September 29th\n7:00-8:30 p.m. CT\nMeditation with Stoma  begins at 7:00 p.m.\n\n	\n\n\nWe will be using Pema Chodren’s book: “Becoming Bodhisattvas A Guidebook for Compassionate Action” previously published as “No Time to Lose.”\n\n	\n\n\n$55.00 for all four sessions. \nRegister here for all sessions. \n\n	\n\n\n$15.00 for any single session \nRegister here for September 8th. \nRegister here for September 15th. \nRegister here for September 22nd. \nRegister here for October 6th.
URL:https://themeditationcenter.org/class/2025-fall-study-group-via-zoom-with-dr-stephen-parker-stoma-psy-d-e-ryt-500-shantidevas-bodhicaryavatara/2025-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Philosophy
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