tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81382743412625858352024-02-19T00:19:38.707-08:00DYC PDXInspiration and Information for Portlanders following the path of Kundalini Maha YogaLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-76516808397458296122013-10-14T10:13:00.001-07:002013-10-14T10:13:12.894-07:00Anandi Ma's Birthday 10/11/13<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/wS-CatGkVtY" width="459"></iframe>Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-4554861268488540692010-12-25T11:14:00.000-08:002010-12-25T11:22:12.437-08:00Merry Christmas--January Schedule<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mxJr_kV87jtG72vmTbW2NHjVJ4oFQFVKLYbAAPIm4p6mBs6mPwv89IUrHSc-IQ0AjT3-EBCdAqVSQOPdryX7nMh24geyq6aTWnccfemWpGg4J_LFoqxk8xq73a5f1EVdJHsa7cufOE8/s1600/MaBapujiatLakeMsquare-AM.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mxJr_kV87jtG72vmTbW2NHjVJ4oFQFVKLYbAAPIm4p6mBs6mPwv89IUrHSc-IQ0AjT3-EBCdAqVSQOPdryX7nMh24geyq6aTWnccfemWpGg4J_LFoqxk8xq73a5f1EVdJHsa7cufOE8/s400/MaBapujiatLakeMsquare-AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554700483455803426" border="0" /></a>Sita Rama and Merry Christmas. We hope that you are having a great holiday season.<br /><br />Here are is the schedule for January 2011.<br /><br />Also, we have one or two <span style="font-weight: bold;">DYC 2011</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">calendars</span> left to sell--$15--so come by on the 2nd and get one. They are really nice this year, with some great pics.<br /><br />Sunday, January 2nd, 9:30am<br />Sunday, January 16th, 9:30am<br />Sunday, January 30th, 9:30am<br /><br />Have a great New Year, we hope to see you on the 2nd.Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-6764136553657956192010-11-14T11:03:00.000-08:002010-11-14T11:14:45.141-08:00Thanksgiving Meditation and...Beyond!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj421r6ozcux8p_hYeBZ_iJXZhe4S-hdeGMYP1k67vMk4dZkedUTls2abshjeaukdTVpfwTJzLH4X8an1f4TQ586pPAtYyh2UZ4XPtGFoTOugCVd9yi9nq_5CB__OMViEbriYScuX0BSAg/s1600/MaBhav.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 361px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj421r6ozcux8p_hYeBZ_iJXZhe4S-hdeGMYP1k67vMk4dZkedUTls2abshjeaukdTVpfwTJzLH4X8an1f4TQ586pPAtYyh2UZ4XPtGFoTOugCVd9yi9nq_5CB__OMViEbriYScuX0BSAg/s400/MaBhav.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539485777321835378" /></a>Sita Ram Everyone!<br />We are delighted to have two more members of our Portland community who have received Shaktipat. One is Ty's buddy Lisa, and the other is our baby-to-be. We hope that you will be able to make it to our post-Thanksgiving meditation to share in our expression of gratitude as a larger group. Every time I see Ma and Dileepji, they express the importance of group meditation in this day and age. So let's celebrate the holidays with spiritual community. <br /><br />Sunday, November 28th, 930am<br />Sunday, December 12th, 930am<br /><br />3514 NE 13th Ave PDX<br />Please come check out our delightfully comfortable set up for group meditation. We'd love to see you.Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-36801670410438248432010-09-07T10:28:00.000-07:002010-09-07T10:50:06.401-07:00September/October Meditations and Shaktipat Trip<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqj1iQo1uOHiPkDmoIiLlOXvxhaMoPkZuSQ15xFhyphenhyphenOByFcWD9FcuCrVUsC-1XIaeeIMbgxl04frS3CVEJq-CZkPWxwb_U4b1GRFQI8gMLVc_n-hzsS0yOrmUM9pMthdFGI9xsCkdhCq8/s1600/Easter1Ma.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 324px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqj1iQo1uOHiPkDmoIiLlOXvxhaMoPkZuSQ15xFhyphenhyphenOByFcWD9FcuCrVUsC-1XIaeeIMbgxl04frS3CVEJq-CZkPWxwb_U4b1GRFQI8gMLVc_n-hzsS0yOrmUM9pMthdFGI9xsCkdhCq8/s400/Easter1Ma.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514228909000027602" /></a>Kevin, Ty and I just returned from Mahasamadhi in Antioch. We had a really wonderful time and I am excited to reinvigorate the public meditations. Ma and Dileepji stressed (again) how extremely important the public meditations are. Please come and experience our new space and join in our community here in Portland--our new house is very comfortable and centrally located. Some of our friends will be getting Shaktipat in September and October so our group is growing. Please join us and experience a little bit of the joy you feel at retreats right here in PDX.<br /><br /><br />Here are the next few meeting times, we meditate at the same time as the folks in NYC and a few other places, so the intention is strong. Ty is working on coordinating meditation times with other locations:<br /><br />Sunday 9/19 9:30pm<br />Sunday 10/3 9:30pm<br />Sunday 10/17 9:30pm<br /><br />We will be taking Halloween off to go to Antioch for Shaktipat. If you, or someone you know is planning on taking Shaktipat at that time, then please be in contact with us. There may be enough people from the area going that it would work to rent a larger vehicle and carpool. As some of you may be aware, Ma and Dileepji will be taking a sabbatical after this Shaktipat, so the next opportunity for Shaktipat may be at least a year from now.<br /><br />Sita Ram!<br />Lily<br />contact at lilymichaud dot comLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-7485516702421487292010-07-23T16:41:00.000-07:002010-07-23T16:51:27.501-07:00August Meditations<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUACz2Jek_BaHk7fFnqCUPiEGWqHhKfCLq2gTqz_We49GP7iD4e0ffHyQwkNDmY0FSl9jr_gyyUuW40erZqVYikhFSC6vHZ5_wziVzpeYxdrNsbxh2YgRqgLEIGYdsy6As_nf51Rq2vVE/s1600/Meditation.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUACz2Jek_BaHk7fFnqCUPiEGWqHhKfCLq2gTqz_We49GP7iD4e0ffHyQwkNDmY0FSl9jr_gyyUuW40erZqVYikhFSC6vHZ5_wziVzpeYxdrNsbxh2YgRqgLEIGYdsy6As_nf51Rq2vVE/s400/Meditation.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497252216121760882" /></a>Here are the meditation dates for August, always at 930am:<br /><br />Sunday 8/1 <br />Sunday 8/15<br />Sunday 8/29<br /><br />Please bring your asan and come a few minutes early to get settled. <br /><br />Sita Ram, Hope to share the space with you.<br /><br /><a href="http://flyawakepdx.com">3514 NE 13th Ave PDX</a>Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-748211998899214182010-06-25T14:42:00.000-07:002010-06-25T14:56:47.376-07:00Sunday Morning Meditations<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuGyx0B0q02MlI86lqMXySHiiqHVVGLJ6hyphenhyphenHPX97axGxutXkLqU2Eepk1STg3v4hK9Oy6tLTml8PrsGfgxXTAM9H9EtaLRf8q6Hq7JYikFYN4q94OWNGqqDwYwlLiCmpdghAfTxBwdKU/s1600/dhyanyogiji.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuGyx0B0q02MlI86lqMXySHiiqHVVGLJ6hyphenhyphenHPX97axGxutXkLqU2Eepk1STg3v4hK9Oy6tLTml8PrsGfgxXTAM9H9EtaLRf8q6Hq7JYikFYN4q94OWNGqqDwYwlLiCmpdghAfTxBwdKU/s400/dhyanyogiji.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486832352903949346" border="0" /></a>Our Sunday morning solstice meditation was great. It looks like every other Sunday at 930am will be our regular schedule. Yeah! We are all excited to be having group meditations again. Come share the energy. We are right near the Irving Park if you want to take a stroll afterwords or do tai chi in the park.<br /><br />Sita Ram!<br /><br /><br />Here are the dates for July:<br /><br />July 4th, at 930am--let's meditate for true independence--independence from <span style="font-style: italic;">samsara</span><br />July 18th, at 930am<br /><br />Location: 3514 NE 13th Ave, PDX<br /><br />Questions: contact at lilymichaud dot comLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-63678398098679158842010-06-15T09:22:00.000-07:002010-06-15T09:38:55.074-07:00Meditation this Sunday--6/20!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUNQ2cPPKJUChLhVdsn3-hLP1xU5a-XnpPIzfd29jFLs4GKPksEuocBcb_dejXPxPhJrCD47iykKB5PTvMT9F9TbpED3xu6pO96HLkTwA1PiZLH9SazGsbNYEj9DhOjsUgFXOTIETQyY/s1600/AnandiMawind.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 138px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUNQ2cPPKJUChLhVdsn3-hLP1xU5a-XnpPIzfd29jFLs4GKPksEuocBcb_dejXPxPhJrCD47iykKB5PTvMT9F9TbpED3xu6pO96HLkTwA1PiZLH9SazGsbNYEj9DhOjsUgFXOTIETQyY/s400/AnandiMawind.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483039544396552258" border="0" /></a>We will be having public meditation this Sunday, June 20th, at 9:30am at our new home. The 21st is the summer solstice. Let's celebrate the peak of light by adding to it. We are doing it early in the morning (for us) to be meditating at about the same time as the New York City DYC disciples. Let's join together and magnify the light and energy and strengthen Ma's lineage. We hope you will enjoy meditating at our new home. Please bring your asan/pillow to sit on. We would like to start up a regular meditation schedule now that we are settled in our new home, please come and bring your feedback about the best times for you, discuss locations, et cetera.<br />Ty and Kevin just got back from VP3 in Antioch so they have lots of good stories and some news to share.<br /><br />Sita Ram!<br />Lily and Kevin, and Ty too!<br />now at:<br />3514 NE 13th StreetLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-51828999540358041772009-10-12T17:30:00.000-07:002009-10-12T17:33:51.297-07:00October Programs with Shri Anandi Ma<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigV0wUawGCpJ6ypLqRUbdwsGDI1lrj6fd9OriLX4OCMH8MD_2k7ZTOejXItbhMkDqWaI6ADNLtqDPm93ECRibRRvAEywUYAoCLwryBxSHVxqBfCp5sseGr_GuzAhhCZOPKj2R7t3cRgbE/s1600-h/Shri+Anandi+Ma+Public+Programs+Oct09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigV0wUawGCpJ6ypLqRUbdwsGDI1lrj6fd9OriLX4OCMH8MD_2k7ZTOejXItbhMkDqWaI6ADNLtqDPm93ECRibRRvAEywUYAoCLwryBxSHVxqBfCp5sseGr_GuzAhhCZOPKj2R7t3cRgbE/s400/Shri+Anandi+Ma+Public+Programs+Oct09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391876215449443666" border="0" /></a>Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-52974035190306779022009-10-09T20:54:00.001-07:002009-10-09T20:56:09.958-07:00Next Meditation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LQkXtzbkXC3mZZM_HcCyZK3oH6KSeiG8Z-yRd4V05nKoVIUQK37c9WUafJvuAiA6lQdvPREDps-_dnAxePirE3FRntpeNh1hXTKrpAzmzjXj-yOZgozDrVGWtG6vH9zcS1fOCqQw14E/s1600-h/l_9fc077714b3043a430ff57f364c59344.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LQkXtzbkXC3mZZM_HcCyZK3oH6KSeiG8Z-yRd4V05nKoVIUQK37c9WUafJvuAiA6lQdvPREDps-_dnAxePirE3FRntpeNh1hXTKrpAzmzjXj-yOZgozDrVGWtG6vH9zcS1fOCqQw14E/s400/l_9fc077714b3043a430ff57f364c59344.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390815125897186754" border="0" /></a>Tuesday the 13th at 330pm. Be there or be square.<br />Sita Ram! Jai Gurudev!Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-61134138395765386452009-09-24T21:12:00.000-07:002009-09-24T21:15:01.039-07:00Meditation Schedule: Sept/OctNext Meditations:<br /><br />Every other Tuesday at 430pm<br /><br />9/29 Tuesday 430pm<br />10/13 Tuesday 430pm<br />10/27 Tuesday 430pm<br /><br />See you there!<br />Sita Ram :)Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-44186564928347595532009-06-04T07:13:00.000-07:002009-06-04T08:26:05.063-07:00Why Group Meditations 2<h2><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:100%;" >Here is an speech on group meditations by Supreme Master Ching Hai, (taken from <a href="http://www.godsdirectcontact.com/gm.html">here</a>). Her followers are responsible for some of the vegetarian/vegan restaurants here in Portland, like</span><span style="text-decoration: underline;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.vegetarianhouse.com/">Vegetarian House</a> and </span><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.sweetlemonveggiebistro.com/home.html">Sweet Lemon</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span></span><br /></h2> <h2><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><b>Why Are There Incredible Benefits From Group Meditations? </b></span></h2> <h3><span style="font-family:Verdana;">From Master's speech during a group meditation in Japan on July 12, 1992<br />(Originally in Chinese) </span></h3> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><a name="The merit derived from group meditations is many"></a>The merit derived from group meditations is many times greater than that of one person meditating at home for days, months or even years, depending on the number of participants in the group meditation. Therefore, the more the participants, and the longer we meditate in group, the more difference it makes to our spirit. Many people I can tell just by their looks whether they go to the group meditations or not. Fellow practitioners are aware of this too. There are obvious disparities. If you attend the group meditations often, don't attend for a period of time, and then attend the group meditations again afterwards, you will feel different, feel that you are not so pure. </span> </p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><a name="We gain more"></a>We gain more blessings for our country when more people attend the group meditations. Don't need to wonder: How can our nation derive blessings just because a few of us are meditating together? It is true! Just like several people are living in a big house. It is enough if one of them is rich and willing to contribute. He will repair any of the leaking areas in the house and thus benefit the whole family. Even if dozens of people stay in that house, no problem. This would benefit himself, and all the residents would feel secure. Such is the case with one family. In the same way, definitely other people would benefit from the spiritual practice of just the few of us. </span> </p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Just one light by the roadside, wow! It is useful to so many people, thousands and thousands of passers-by. The lamp loses nothing, but becomes even more functional when more people are using it. Therefore, though many people in our world might not be practicing spiritually, it is sufficient if we do. Otherwise, it would be even worse if no one was practicing at all. Just like when the entire village has no light, there would be total darkness. If we could have one or two lights, it's better than none! The highway is very dark, yet we could see a long distance if there were several lights. So, practice more diligently, benefitting yourselves and everyone. This is what Shih Fu loves most.<br /></span></p>Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-71539024497328366812009-04-21T17:03:00.000-07:002009-06-04T08:11:01.563-07:00May/June Meditation Schedule<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgih118s6soqquB5BMe3ZmspqxEUCkPNL1TqY-tASphT1_YgKkCV6sJ0sdy22R2UQXPgImaqx1vTgBSUOzX0pEKYwLEYn7YUSuL0VytiaZJvs1UDWmPO9JSkzeJyqkWf2JOPL-fXfIPUUQ/s1600-h/AnandiMa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgih118s6soqquB5BMe3ZmspqxEUCkPNL1TqY-tASphT1_YgKkCV6sJ0sdy22R2UQXPgImaqx1vTgBSUOzX0pEKYwLEYn7YUSuL0VytiaZJvs1UDWmPO9JSkzeJyqkWf2JOPL-fXfIPUUQ/s400/AnandiMa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327299780058145138" border="0" /></a>Sita Ram!<br />Still having meditations every other week.<br /><br />Here are the next few meditations:<br /><br />5/6, 5pm<br />5/20, 5pm<br />6/3, 5pm<br />6/17, 5pm--CANCELLED, see new schedule<br /><br />All at 1811 NE Halsey St. in Portland, OR<br /><br />email for more info:<br />contact at lilymichaud dot com<br /><br />We'd love to see you!Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-56472418983305974342009-03-18T10:34:00.001-07:002009-03-18T10:40:37.643-07:00Shri Anandi Ma's Upcoming Public Meditations and Shaktipat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnhKpvyNFU3DHk2VX37uY0QNh8nLBz8FywchXk41NODU5Ftlrsc1FwoQGYODCIsilcnk2F0liShlJ6ueY6wD6LAyDKjMh5wQ7JjJ07GhesfLY0nAh0FhyKmyv5adzf1G3TfyjZ2bFlCk/s1600-h/DYC+Spring+Public+Programs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnhKpvyNFU3DHk2VX37uY0QNh8nLBz8FywchXk41NODU5Ftlrsc1FwoQGYODCIsilcnk2F0liShlJ6ueY6wD6LAyDKjMh5wQ7JjJ07GhesfLY0nAh0FhyKmyv5adzf1G3TfyjZ2bFlCk/s400/DYC+Spring+Public+Programs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314583467106899122" border="0" /></a>Click on the image to enlarge it a bit. For more information/events check out dyc.org's <a href="http://dyc.org/newsdesk_index.php?newsPath=9&osCsid=2e2eab5104ad1443bfc1e581e802bb65">events calendar</a>.Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-51498022555582191032009-03-07T15:18:00.000-08:002009-03-07T15:23:00.185-08:00March/April Meditation Schedule<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-fbYaRUNun8G9CplqrgExf_lhTDdYoENRDIdUtnR_IwCjK_uazHJKaHA8BX34Chd1Fy1tT6rViC1cwTRBsa2uLdoOXNspnK9xuz6Ql1cI4m0O9iKpUR1X8GwB_vX8AjyU0CInp0ZSnw/s1600-h/Hanuman1p.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-fbYaRUNun8G9CplqrgExf_lhTDdYoENRDIdUtnR_IwCjK_uazHJKaHA8BX34Chd1Fy1tT6rViC1cwTRBsa2uLdoOXNspnK9xuz6Ql1cI4m0O9iKpUR1X8GwB_vX8AjyU0CInp0ZSnw/s400/Hanuman1p.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310590219855901602" border="0" /></a>Sita Ram!<br />Here is the new schedule. We hope you can make it, we'll be sure to have a cosmic time.<br /><br />Every other Wednesday:<br /><br />March 11, 5pm<br /><br />March 25, 5pm<br /><br />April 8, 5pm<br /><br />April 22, 5pm<br /><br />You might even get a hug from Rama!Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-34538822015872287382008-11-20T17:09:00.000-08:002008-11-20T17:17:20.979-08:00New Year Gift Package<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSS8qUKF-oqCeYwwWtX5diRlTNrdiLQkeEmps9XOaarRxV1eZSoJILURNjzDziH9KGs6SbJn1WsK3d6n0VvENVNP09ZXRNHUaSVzrTK79rawIfsAL0MhWnX3UYWWCg3AauQxgvafgY1M/s1600-h/Gurujitee.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 376px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSS8qUKF-oqCeYwwWtX5diRlTNrdiLQkeEmps9XOaarRxV1eZSoJILURNjzDziH9KGs6SbJn1WsK3d6n0VvENVNP09ZXRNHUaSVzrTK79rawIfsAL0MhWnX3UYWWCg3AauQxgvafgY1M/s400/Gurujitee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270913522251154338" border="0" /></a>Hey Guys,<br />This year give yourself, or someone you know, a gift that will remind you of the coolness of Ma and Guruji!<br /><br />We've got a package of stuff, including:<br />*an organic Guruji tee-shirt made by Ty Cobb,<br />*the 2009 DYC calendar<br />*4 photos of Ma, temple in India and murti<br />*6 awesome fresh baked chocolate chunk cookies (made without eggs, & therefore DYC-kosher)<br /><br />Whole package $30--all of which goes to DYC. Pick it up at the 12/31 meditation, or for an extra $10, we'll send it to you. Start the New Year off right, with meditation and a DYC gift.<br /><br />There are only going to be four packages available. So email me ASAP if you want one. Tell me your choice of tee-shirt sizes: S, M (both womens, they run small), and M, L (standard unisex sizing).<br /><br />SitaRam!<br />LilyLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8138274341262585835.post-84554940075705168892008-11-12T21:10:00.001-08:002008-11-12T21:34:52.093-08:00Why Group Meditations<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8E-tqgywJIczNq2Vob9eV2gOYn2fOyfH3HY__Lgibn9vig7-0Hm_EynzwOVN-oyr3RK2EWbGiqdQaWQwn0pY0TllKY8kzTyLr9PYBssgoVe7Ot7oN5lc9JAyJ85N8zskAoDidgTHOao/s1600-h/Guruji+youngMa-3_BW.GIF"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8E-tqgywJIczNq2Vob9eV2gOYn2fOyfH3HY__Lgibn9vig7-0Hm_EynzwOVN-oyr3RK2EWbGiqdQaWQwn0pY0TllKY8kzTyLr9PYBssgoVe7Ot7oN5lc9JAyJ85N8zskAoDidgTHOao/s400/Guruji+youngMa-3_BW.GIF" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268011045311677906" border="0" /></a>The practice of meditation yields many fruits. We can learn to observe our brain's messages instead of just the old knee-jerk reaction. We may become more calm. Meditators are said to be healthier than non-meditators. Ultimately the hope is that we let go of the idea that we are separate from the world and realize our Oneness. While Zen texts frequently speak of suddenly becoming aware of this Oneness, or attaining enlightenment, it is often a more gradual process. Maybe during our meditations we see a glimpse of this experience. In a quite moment with a close family member, pet or favorite place, this sense of Oneness may arise. Where ever it occurs, nurture the awareness--give it room to grow.<br />In group meditation a space exists where people who are interested in this Oneness can come together. This is a time and space where we can feel safe practicing group oneness. We can let go of the trouble-making mind and be that clear, empty and loving space. Coming to this place together magnifies the energy that is created. This energy affects each of us "individually", but it also benefits those in our immediate environment. (<a href="http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F0CE7DA1038F932A3575BC0A965958260">Check out this experiment</a>, and this <a href="http://www.natural-law-party.org.uk/pressreleases/UK-19960425-British-study-shows-TM-proven.htm">less skeptical look</a> at it.)<br />Whether or not you are thinking about the idea of Oneness, the group meditation often produces a deeper feeling meditation--which is always nice. It also is a place of Sangha. Sometimes it is also a place of cookies--especially on special occasions. Come for the cookies or come for the Oneness, either way we'd love to have you.Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109403973502567059noreply@blogger.com0