Newsletter • February 2024 | |
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"Every one of us carries within, the hidden memory of that first sunrise, and even beyond it, into the darkness of antiquity. We are, by means of this primordial memory, which is part of our human heritage, intimately connected to all forms of life."
-- Shrii Shrii Anandamurti
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Register now for the Spring Retreat.
Space is filling up fast
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The theme of the Spring Retreat is
Building Resilience Personally and Collectively
in Eugene, Oregon
March 22-25
(For out of town attendees, travel dates would be on:
March 21st and 26th)
The year ahead seems almost certain to promise challenges as we feel the effect of the imbalances in the world in our personal and collective lives.
Many in Ananda Seva have taken up a program called "The Year of Spiritual Practices" in which we are taking the determination, with the support of small groups, to up our spiritual game and increase our resilience. This collective energy should provide support and inspiration at our Spring Retreat. Come join us!
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Next class offered Feb 10th
Register now
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Let Us Move Together
free monthly program on Zoom
The next program will be Feb. 3rd
9:00 am Pacific
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The Let Us Move Together program on Feb. 3rd features:
Life With Baba
presented by Dada Madhu Sudan
disciple of Shri Shri Anandamurti
Madhu Sudan joined Ananda Marga in 1962. He lived with Anandamurti (Baba) the founder of Ananda Marga, for many years and taught Ananda Marga Yoga Sadhana in India, Nepal, and the United States. He now lives in Damasçus, MD and was happily married to a fellow devotee for 45 years. He will be sharing stories of his experiences with Baba.
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Join our Spiritual Community Events!
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Ohio
The Ananda Seva Ohio meditation group is led by Ac. Giriisha
Regular Saturday meditation for new people continues at 10:00 am ET with music and a discussion of a spiritual topic.
Contact Ac. Giriisha for more info.
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The Dharmalaya Community is having Movie Night on:
Saturday, Feb, 10th
This month's movie is :
Three Thousand Years of Longing
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- Gather at 6:30pm
- Movie starts at 7:00pm sharp
- Bring your own popcorn
- Everyone is welcome
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Upcoming Spring Work Parties at Dharmalaya
- Saturday Feb. 17th 11-1
- Sunday Feb. 25th 1-3
Lunch provided!
Let Madhu know when you can make it and if you have dietary needs.
We have much to do to prepare for the Spring Retreat!
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Dharmachakra every Sunday
10:00am - Noon
On the first Sunday of the month,
a zoom option is available.
Click here for more info and a link.
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On the 1st Sunday of the month Ananda Seva Eugene hosts a potuck after group meditation
Next potluck: Feb. 4th!
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The Washington D.C. Ananda Seva group hosts a dharmachakra weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm Eastern. See East Coast dharmachakra below for more details.
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Ac. Chandranatha recently hosted a community kiirtan. Click on image above for a link to the video
Check out the Ottawa Meditation
facebook page for all classes and events.
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Upcoming :
Open Community Meditation
and Potluck dates:
- Feb. 4th
- Feb. 18th
- Mar. 3rd
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Weekday Morning Kiirtan & Meditaiton
Every weekday morning
at 7:35 am PT
Ac. Gayatrii and others lead kiirtan, meditation, kaoshikii and a morning check-in to connect and support each other on our spiritual journeys.
Full Dharmachakra on Thursdays
Join by Zoom
passcode: Baba
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West Coast Dharmachakra
Join us for our weekly Sunday morning group meditation. This event is free and open to everyone. The program includes singing uplifting songs, yogic dance, chanting, meditation, a discourse, and group discussion.
The first Sunday of the month program is followed by a sattvic vegetarian potluck..
more info here.
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East Coast Dharmachakra
To connect with the community in the Washington D.C. metro area please write us on our contact page at https://meditationeast.org/ .
The Wednesday program includes singing uplifting devotional songs, yogic dance (kaoshikii), chanting, meditation, a discourse, and group discussion.
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Philosophy Study Group
Please join us every two weeks on Zoom to discuss Shrii Shrii Anandamurti's writings. The group chooses 3 to 4 discourses and discusses these in a congenial setting. Participants are free to share what they found relevant, interesting, and meaningful which will deepen understanding of the material and contribute to the spiritual progress of the participants. Participants must have access to the Electronic Edition compendium of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti's writings.
We'd love to have you join us!
— Ac. Jayadeva
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If you have questions and wish to join, please email Jayadeva at:
Jayadevaasm@hotmail.com.
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Click on the photo above to see what is happening in Finland.
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Andanda Seva in Maharliika
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Ongoing Service Projects in Maharliika (Philippines)
Ac. Atma Jyoti works tirelessly in Maharliika with a tribal population that has, by and large, been forgotten by the government and large aid agencies. If you would like to support these ongoing efforts, please make a tax deductible donation via our website. Choose "support for Maharliika service projects" in the drop down menu.
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"Spiritual Intention"
click on photo below to read article
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Ananda Seva Educational Opportunities
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Winter/Spring 2024 Class Schedule
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Instructor: Ravi Logan
Description: 90 minute class
Date/Time: Feb 10th at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET
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Instructor: Jason Schreiner
Description: 90 minute class
Date/Time: Mar 2 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET
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Instructor: Kaverii Blochlinger
Description: 90 minute class
Date/Time: Mar 16th at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET
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More offerings coming soon
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Opportunities to learn at your own pace and time: | |
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NEW ON TEACHABLE
Transformation Education Teachable site gives you the opportunity to take on-demand courses at your own pace. We now have 18 classes up on the platform covering a variety of topics.
Featured Class this Month:
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Humanity at a Crossroads: Preparing for the Fall of Capitalism
More and more people are questioning how long capitalism can maintain, given its overuse of earth’s resources, its extreme concentration of wealth among a few, its inability to adequately respond to climate change, its dominating impact on government, and the fragility of its globalization of the economy. How and when will capitalism end? What will be the social dynamics that its fall will put in play? How best to prepare for the social turmoil that will arise? What is a viable social vision to replace capitalism and how can this be put into practice? This class will offer the best thinking from the PROUT Institute on these questions and will provide opportunity for discussion by participants.
This course is taught by Ravi Logan
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Ac. Ravi's recommendation:
"Songs of the New Dawn"
by Andy Douglas
(click on photo below for more info)
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Shanti's recommendations:
| If you are reading something that inspires you, please email your recommendation to Madhu for next month's newsletter. | |
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Art for Service & Blessedness
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"The artists or writers, before holding their brush or pen, should look around and assess the direction in which society is moving and the basic causes of its weakness. What are the “isms” that have supplied impetus to evil ideals? It is not enough to look around; they may also have to take a firm stand against the apparently irresistible forces of destruction.."
– Shrii Shrii Anandamurti
Abhimata, The Opinion
Artistic expression has always been integral to human evolution. The artists spark the imagination and pave the way for new ideas to flourish. Can you imagine a revolution with no songs to rally the people? The energy stirring beneath the earth now calls us to connect with that Divine Source and draw inspiration to birth a new society. How will you use your creative energy to support that flow?
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House Concert Series as Seva
With the idea to create an uplifting experience for the Eugene community, Gayatri, Anandam, and Kirana have scheduled a series of house concerts with the aim of fundraising for the unhoused, through the organization Carry it Forward in Eugene, Oregon. Their program includes several piano pieces by Brahms, Chopin, and Ravel performed by Gayatri and six additional songs written by Kirana and Anandam. They have performed three concerts so far and have more scheduled in an February and March. If you are interested in receiving an invitation, please contact Kirana at karinperkins23@gmail.com.
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Click on image below to listen to:
"Tiny Pearl"
By Kirana and Anandam
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