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Kirtan
Building Spiritual Power
Material Success continues
Free Webinar
Coming Soon 
 
picsWorldbrotherhood Day Pictures
Marian & Caitlyn
WBD Marian
Sabari & Gil
WBD Sabari & Gil
Hana & her friends were our servers
WBD servers
Delicious Japanese Food
WBD Food
Blessings
WBD blessing
Rick & Yoko
WBD Rick & Yoko
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May 2010
Greetings!  

Many thanks to everyone who participated in creating a beautiful and inspiring World Brotherhood Day event. 
 
The green in front of Master's Kitchen was transformed into a Japanese Garden; Yoko and her helpers prepared a delicious Japanese meal; Hana and her friends wore authentic kumos to serve the food; Gil, Mark and Robin all spoke from their hearts about Ananda; Yoko and Rick sang a beautiful song in Japanese.
 
Although the evening turned cold, we all bundled up in shawls, jackets and blankets, everyone gave generously from their hearts. I think Master was VERY pleased.
 
Here are a few pictures that capture the fun of the evening.
Kirtan
Kirtan Musicians
Kirtan Group
Friday, May 14, 6 - 9 pm
The sacred sounds of chants penetrate deeply into the consciousness. They have the power to transform and uplift the soul, and to open the heart. Chanting is an excellent, easy way to lift your spirits, and leave behind the stresses of everyday life.
 
Building Spiritual Power
Raghu
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Saturday, May 15, 9:30 - noon, $30
 
Whether welcome, or painful, global or personal, change is the only constant in life. All of us face times when cherished beliefs, values, accomplishments and possessions are threatened.
 
Difficult decisions have to be made. A willow tree does not fear the wind because it knows how to bend. A rock has a different strength, steadfast, unmoving. Both are needed. Sometimes the lesson is to stand against the tide, sometimes to go with the flow.
 
Learn to understand, and have the courage to face, what God is asking of you.
 
This class will be taught by Raghu.
Material Success and Happiness Through Yoga Principles
Thursday, May 13, 7 pm
 
 
Please feel free to join Raghu and Sabari as we continue our discussion of Lesson 14, Working with Others.
 
Free Interactive Webinar with Nayaswami Jyotish
How to Meditate - A Free Webinar
Thursday, May 13, 6 - 7 pm
 
Do you know of someone who needs to learn to meditate, but would rather do it on-line than by physically going to a class? Pass the word along to a friend(s) or watch it yourself. It will be excellent and it is FREE.
 
The Webinar will include:
  • What is meditation?
  • The 3 stages of meditation: Relaxation, Concentration, Expansion
  • Paramhansa Yogananda's Hong-Sau technique
  • How to incorporate meditation into your daily routine
  • Questions and answers
Attendance is unlimited. All are welcome!
 
About the Presenter:
Nayaswami Jyotish, author of the bestselling book How to Meditate and Lessons in Meditation, is a spiritual co-director of Ananda Worldwide.

Jyotish has dedicated the past 40 years to the spiritual path and this is a great opportunity to ask him ANY questions you may have about meditation.
 
Blessings & Joy,
 

Raghu & Sabari
Ananda Sangha