Updates for week of June 11th - 17th

Om Namo Bhagavate
Sacramento Center
11101 Moose River Court
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
916 529-4102

Updates for week of June 11th - 17th
East West Bookstore – Sorry to all of you who came for the World Peace Meditation at the East West Books Store last week. Somehow the ball was dropped and the room was already booked. We found this out ourselves when we got there. Of course everyone was very apologetic at the bookstore and have bent over backwards to correct the situation. So now we will be doing the World Peace Meditation at East West Books Store on the first Tuesday of every month 5:30 – 6:30 PM starting July 3rd. Please note the change.
Center Committee Meeting There will be a Center Committee meeting this Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate. Come find out what is happening at the Center. We very much appreciate your feedback and help.
"Manifesting the Divine Life" Workshop in Reno: A special all day program has been scheduled in Reno for Saturday June 23rd by SCI. This will be a day-long workshop conducted by Siddhartha, Vidya and Devashish. Therefore the Center program scheduled for that day (Journey of Consciousness) will be canceled. If anyone would like to attend contact Siddhartha for more information. A separate notice will be going out this week.
Center Programs for June 13th – 17th
Wednesday (June 13th)
6:30 PM : Center Committee Meeting. Every month the Center Committee meets to look at where we have been and where we are going. Since there are many new people coming to the Center we want to make sure that you all know that you are invited to come and participate. Siddhartha and the executive committee welcome feedback from everyone in regards to what is wanted and needed to improve things at the Center. ** OPEN to ALL. **
Thursday (June 14th )
7:00 PM : World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 8:00 PM. ** OPEN to ALL **
Friday (June 15th )
7:00 PM: HAMSA Group Meditation. This technique is for those who are experienced with the World Peace Meditation and want to move to the next level. This technique activates the next higher chakra centers by expanding our connection with the Universal. A minimum of three people are required. **If you are interested in joining this group please contact Siddhartha directly **.
Saturday (June 16th )
10:00 AM : Foundation Course Study Group This is Sri Atmananda's self-study Course on the Bhagavad Gita. This week we will continue exploring the fifth Chapter, the Yoga of Renunciation. On the spiritual path once the light of spiritual knowledge starts flowing a natural renunciation starts to occur. This class will explore this process and how we can collaborate with it. The Foundation Course Book is recommended for this class. If you do not have a book yet you can pick up one at the Center.
12:00 PM : POT LUCK LUNCH. (vegetarian) Come join us for good food, good company and good spirits. Feel free to bring something to share. ** All are invited **
1:00 PM: EXPLORATIONS – inquires into spirit: This is an informal forum to explore together the more individual aspects of the spiritual path, the process one goes through, the experiences and symptoms one has on the journey and the nature of the goal of this endeavor. It is an opportunity to share, ask questions and gain insights into your journey towards Divine
Sunday (June 17th )
11:00 AM : Chanting of the 1000 Names of Lord Vishnu. In this program we chant as a group the thousand name of God. It is a powerful method of evoking the Divine presences. ** All are invited.**
1:00 PM : Mother Book Study Group. This class we will continue to explore Chapter four of the Mother Book which addresses the nature of wealth and the role it can play in the supramental manifestation. This class will use this chapter to facilitate an informal inquiry into the nature of wealth, how does it affect us and how it can be used to manifest Divine . ** All are invited **
6:00 PM : World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 7:00 PM. ** All are invited **
All these programs are free; everything here is supported by your loving donations. If you wish to contact us please use our email which is divinemission.sactr@gmail or call us at the Center phone number 916 529-4102.

Updates for week of June 4th – 10th

Om Namo Bhagavate

Sacramento Center

11101 Moose River Court

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Updates for week of June 4^th – 10^th

• East West Bookstore – Come join us for our first World Peace Meditation at the East West Bookstore this Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to expand the WPM in the Sacramento area.
• Bhagavan's R-1 Visa Sri Atmananda successfully obtained his religious visa. Thank you all who participated in the effort to see this happen. This visa will allow him to stay in the United States for extended periods of time. This will be important for expanding the work here and for establishing an Ashram here in United States. We have no word yet on his plans this year but will keep you all posted.
• The Transformation Process. An article on the transformation process has been posted on the Center's Yahoo Group site. This article explores what is transformation and how can we collaborate with the process of transformation. This article can assist you in understanding the process many are going through on the planet right now. If you are not yet a member of our Yahoo group site please contact us and we will send you an invitation.
• June Calendar: The calendar of Center programs for the month of June is attached

Center Programs for June 6^th – 10^th

Wednesday (June 6^th )

• 5:00 PM: East West Bookstore World Peace Meditation. A group meditation that expands World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. A brief introduction on the nature and mechanism of the global transformation and how we can participate in the process will be given at the beginning of this program. We will be finished by 6:00 PM. Contact the Center for directions. ** OPEN to ALL. **

Thursday (June 7^th )

• 7:00 PM: World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 8:00 PM. ** OPEN to ALL **

Friday (June 8^th )

• 7:00 PM: HAMSA Group Meditation. This technique is for those who are experienced with the World Peace Meditation and want to move to the next level. This technique activates the next higher chakra centers by expanding our connection with the Universal. A minimum of three people are required.

**If you are interested in joining this group please contact Siddhartha directly **.

Saturday (June 9^th )

• 10:00 AM: Journey of Consciousness: DEJECTION This talk explores the nature of dejection and the symptoms one experiences when one begins the spiritual path. This is the first in a series of talks that explore the fundamental concepts and processes of the spiritual path in light of the Bhagavad Gita and the ancient wisdom of the Vedas . ** Open to All **l
• 12:00 PM: POT LUCK LUNCH. (vegetarian) Come join us for good food, good company and good spirits. Feel free to bring something to share. ** All are invited **

Sunday (June 10^th )

• 11:00 AM: Chanting of the 1000 Names of Lord Vishnu. In this program we chant as a group the thousand name of God. It is a powerful method of evoking the Divine presences. ** All are invited.**
• 6:00 PM: World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 7:00 PM. ** All are invited **

All these programs are free; everything here is supported by your loving donations. If you wish to contact us please use our email which is divinemission.sactr@gmail or call us at the Center phone number

Updates for week of May 28th – June 3rd

Om Namo Bhagavate

Sacramento Center

11101 Moose River Court

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

916 529-4102

Updates for week of May 28^th – June 3^rd

• East West Bookstore – Starting in June East West Books is hosting a World Peace Meditation on the first Wednesday of each month. This is a wonderful opening for our work as we have been trying to set this up since the Center Opened. Many thanks to Mary Gioggomoto for setting this up. Initially the meditation will be between 5:00 and 6:00 PM. A special notice will go out next week.
• The Money Talks – revision. We will not be posting this transcript on our Yahoo Group site as proposed last week as the CD set of Sri Atmananda's Money and Matter Talks from 2004 is just about to be released. These CD's will at the Center in the near future. If any of you are still interested in the Money Talks you can borrow the transcripts from the Center library.
• Center Library – The Center now has many books and CD's now available on a wide range of spiritual topics and viewpoints. Each book or CD can be borrowed for 30 days but only one at a time. If you have used books, CD's or DVD's on spiritual topics that you would like to share you can donate them to the library at the Center.
• A New Program: Explorations – "an inquiry into spirit". An informal forum is starting up for those seeking more individual guidance, information and insight into the nature of the spiritual path and its process. This program will occur twice a month. The first will be this Sunday afternoon before the WPM and the other on a Saturday after the potluck lunch. See below and the June calendar for more details and times.
• June Calendar: Attached is the calendar for Center programs for the month of June.

Center Programs for May 31^st – June 3^rd

Thursday (May 31^st )

• 7:00 PM: World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 8:00 PM. This program are OPEN to ALL.

Friday (June 1^st )

• 7:00 PM: HAMSA Group Meditation. This technique is for those who are experienced with the World Peace Meditation and want to move to the next level. This technique activates the next higher chakra centers by expanding our connection with the Universal. A minimum of three people are required. **If you are interested in joining this group please contact Siddhartha directly **.

Saturday (June 2^nd )

• 10:00 AM : Foundation Course Study Group This is Sri Atmananda's self-study Course on the Bhagavad Gita. This week we will continue exploring the fifth Chapter, the Yoga of Renunciation. On the spiritual path once the light of spiritual knowledge starts flowing a natural renunciation starts to occur. This class will explore this process and how we can collaborate with it. The Foundation Course Book is recommended for this class. If you do not have a book yet you can pick up one at the Center.
• 12:00 PM : POT LUCK LUNCH. (vegetarian) Come join us for good food, good company and good spirits. Feel free to bring something to share ** Open to all **

Sunday (June 3^rd )

• 11:00 AM : Chanting of the 1000 Names of Lord Vishnu. In this program we chant as a group the thousand name of God. It is a powerful method of evoking the Divine presences. All are invited.
• 5:00 PM: Explorations – an inquiry into spirit: This is an informal forum to explore together the more individual aspects of the spiritual path, the process one goes through, the experiences and symptoms one has on the journey and the nature of the goal of this endeavor. It is an opportunity to share, ask questions and gain insights into where you stand on your journey towards the Divine.
• 6:00 PM: World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 7:00 PM. ** all are invited **

All these programs are free; everything here is supported by your loving donations. If you wish to contact us please use our email which is divinemission.sactr@gmail or call us at the Center phone number 916 529-4102.

Week of May 21 st – 27th

Om Namo Bhagavate

Sacramento Center

11101 Moose River Court

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

916 529-4102

Week of May 21 ^st – 27^th

Updates

• Money and Wealth This last Sunday we began an exploration of the role money and wealth plays on the spiritual path, drawing on the wisdom of the fourth chapter of Sri Aurobindo's Mother Book. It was a very useful inquiry.

Programs

Thursday (May 24^th )

• 7:00 PM: World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 8:00 PM. This program are OPEN to ALL.

Friday (May 25^th )

• 7:00 PM: HAMSA Group Meditation. This technique is for those who are experienced with the World Peace Meditation and want to move to the next level. This technique activates the next higher chakra centers by expanding our connection with the Universal. A minimum of three people are required.

**If you are interested in joining this group please contact Siddhartha directly **.

Saturday (May 26^th )

• 10:00 AM : The Kundalini and the Transformation Process. This class will explore what is kundalini, the chakra system, how does it work and what are the experiences and symptoms on one who is in the transformation process. As a person's system opens to spiritual energies a process begins that affects every component of the human system. One can have strange, wonderful, disturbing and even painful experiences and symptoms. This class will be an opportunity to share and learn from each other what the kundalini is and what part it plays in the transformation process.
• 12:00 PM : POT LUCK LUNCH. Please bring something vegetarian to share. ** Open to all **

Sunday (May 27^th )

• 11:00 AM : Chanting of the 1000 Names of Lord Vishnu. In this program we chant as a group the thousand name of God. It is a powerful method of evoking the Divine presences. All are invited.
• 1:00 PM: Teacher's Training: The Way of the White Cloud. This will be an exploration of the teachings of Osho, an controversial and popular modern day guru and tantric master. Satyapriti will facilitate this session. ** Open to All **
• 6:00 PM: World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 7:00 PM. This program are OPEN to ALL.

All these programs are free; everything here is supported by your loving donations. If you wish to contact us please use our email which is divinemission.sactr@gmail or call us at the Center phone number 916 529-4102.

Week of May 14th – 20th

Om Namo Bhagavate

Sacramento Center

11101 Moose River Court

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

916 529-4102

Week of May 14^th – 20^th

Updates

• Change in Program There will be no HAMSA Meditation on Friday in lieu of the Snatam Kaur Concert at the Christ Unity Church, 9249 Folsom Blvd at 7:00 PM this Friday Evening. There are still tickets available. A portion of this sale goes to our Center so if you have not bought tickets yet now is the time to buy. Contact Jeanie Allam at 916 505-4310 or email her at allamj@csus.edu
• Executive Committee Vacancy The Center is supported by the three members of the executive committee who work with Siddhartha to maintain, administrate and plan for all Center activities. The committee positions are currently filled by Wenda Merz, Rasha Salama and Jeanie Allam. Jeanie will be leaving the committee on June 13 ^th. . Therefore there is an now an opening. If you have interest in serving the Center in this way or would like further details, please contact Siddhartha or talk to any committee member.

Regular Programs

Thursday (May 17^th )

• 7:00 PM: World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 8:00 PM. This program are OPEN to ALL.

Friday (May 18^th )

7:00 PM: Snatam Kaur Concert at the Christ Unity Church, 9249 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, Ca.

** Please join us **

Saturday (May 19^th )

• 10:00 AM : Foundation Course Study Group This is Sri Atmananda's self-study Course on the Bhagavad Gita. This week we will continue exploring the fourth Chapter, the Yoga of Knowledge. This class will explore the Nature of Doubt as revealed in Verse 202. This verse reveals some fundamental obstacles to progress on the spiritual path. What are they? What is your experience with these obstacles? Contemplate on this verse and come ready to share and discuss your insights and experiences with the group. Foundation Course Book is recommended for this class. If you do not have a book yet you can pick up one at the Center. All are invited

· 12:00 PM: POT LUCK LUNCH. Please bring something vegetarian to share. Open to all.

Sunday (May 20^th )

• 11:00 AM : Chanting of the 1000 Names of Lord Vishnu. In this program we chant as a group the thousand name of God. It is a powerful method of evoking the Divine presences. All are invited.

• 1:00 PM: Mother Book Study Group . This class we will explore chapter four, Money Power and the Spiritual Path. Money can trap us but it can also be a force for the supramental manifestation. Sri Aurobindo's classic, The Mother Book describes in beautiful flowing poetic prose an integral Path of Yoga which incorporates love, faith and surrender as dynamic tools for bringing the supramental force into our lives and the planet. All are invited

• 6:00 PM: World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 7:00 PM. This program are OPEN to ALL.

All these programs are free; everything here is supported by your loving donations. If you wish to contact us please use our email which is divinemission.sactr@gmail or call us at the Center phone number 916 529-4102.

Week of May 7 – 13th

Om Namo Bhagavate

Sacramento Center

11101 Moose River Court

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

916 529-4102

Week of May 7 – 13 ^th

Updates

• Change in Program: Siddhartha has felt to make a change in this weekend's program from what was shown on the May calendar. Please note the changes below.
• Center Phone: We have been having problems with the Center phone taking messages recently. Our phone service was upgraded without our knowledge so we had unwittingly lost our voice mail. But the problem has been corrected (we think) and now we even have our own voice mail message.
• India Ashram Journal : Kathy Foley has been sending out a weekly journal of activities and summaries of Bhagavan's talks from the Satyachetana Ashram in India. If you have not been receiving them and would like to be added to her email list please contact Kathy at iambaraka@hotmail.com
• Volunteers are still needed: We are still looking for assistance in the following areas. If you are able to help out with the following activities for one month or more please contact Wenda Merz at wendamerz@comcast.net:
• Attend Thursday evening World Peace Meditation
• Attend Friday evening HAMSA Meditation
• Attend Sunday World Peace Meditation
• Assist with setup, A/V recording for:
• Saturday programs
• Saturday potluck lunch
• Sunday programs
• Assist with Center cleaning once each week
• Assist with Monthly sales and donation record keeping
• Assist with monthly attendance record keeping

Programs

Thursday (May 10^th )

• 7:00 PM: World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 8:00 PM. This program are OPEN to ALL.

Friday (May 11^th )

• 7:00 PM: HAMSA Group Meditation. This technique is for those who are experienced with the World Peace Meditation and want to move to the next level. This technique activates the next higher chakra centers by expanding our connection with the Universal. A minimum of three people are required.

**If you are interested in joining this group please contact Siddhartha directly.

Saturday (May 12^th )

• 10:00 AM : The Nature of Death It may be that in our culture our whole relation to life is shaped by this topic, either due to fear or to denial. There is an important interconnection between life, death and spirit. This workshop will be an opportunity to explore this interconnection experientially using small groups and personal sharing.

· 12:00 PM: POT LUCK LUNCH. Please bring something vegetarian to share. Open to all.

· 1:00 PM: The Secret – a video. There will be a viewing of this DVD on the "secret" of creating our lives in harmony with the universal principles of the creation. Our yoga does not exclude the material world. Many of our struggles on the spiritual path are due to learned dysfunctional behaviors. This video reveals how we trap ourselves and how to break this conditioning. This video can be a useful tool for those of us seeking to manifest spirit in our lives.

Sunday (May 13^th )

• 11:00 AM : Chanting of the 1000 Names of Lord Vishnu. In this program we chant as a group the thousand name of God. It is a powerful method of evoking the Divine presences. All are invited.
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• 6:00 PM: World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 7:00 PM. This program are OPEN to ALL.

All these programs are free; everything here is supported by your loving donations. If you wish to contact us please use our email which is divinemission.sactr@gmail.com or call us at the Center phone number 916 529-4102.

Week of April 30 th – May 6th

Om Namo Bhagavate

Sacramento Center

11101 Moose River Court

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

916 529-4102

Week of April 30 ^th – May 6^th

Updates

• Announcement: Siddhartha's son, Aaron Barbour has passed away. A memorial service is being held in Sebastapol this Saturday. The notice is attached. Death and grief are powerful shared experiences of all humanity. The compassion love and support for Siddhartha and Aaron's mother, Gretchen, who happens to be staying at the Center, has been deeply appreciated. The Divine presence is palatable as was the feeling of love and community. Special thanks to all who expressed their love and support.
• May Calendar: the May calendar is attached for programs scheduled this month.
• Volunteers needed: There was a wonderful out pouring of support from our last request for assistance. Thank you all. But some people will not be able to continue so we are asking for your support again. If you are able to help out with the following activities for one month or more please let Wenda Merz know by contacting her at wendamerz@comcast.net:
• Attend Thursday evening World Peace Meditation
• Attend Friday evening HAMSA Meditation
• Attend Sunday World Peace Meditation
• Assist with setup, A/V recording for:
• Saturday programs
• Saturday potluck lunch
• Sunday programs
• Assist with Center cleaning once each week
• Assist with Monthly sales and donation record keeping
• Assist with monthly attendance record keeping

Regular Programs

Thursday (May 3^rd )

• 7:00 PM: World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 8:00 PM. This program are OPEN to ALL.

Friday (May 4^th )

• 7:00 PM: HAMSA Group Meditation. This technique is for those who are experienced with the World Peace Meditation and want to move to the next level. This technique activates the next higher chakra centers by expanding our connection with the Universal. A minimum of three people are required.

**If you are interested in joining this group please contact Siddhartha directly.

Saturday (May 5^th )

• 10:00 AM : Foundation Course Study Group. This is Sri Atmananda's self-study Course on the Bhagavad Gita. This week we will continue exploring the fourth Chapter the Yoga of Knowledge. The Foundation Course Book is recommended for this class. If you do not have a book yet you can pick up one at the Center. Mark Redmond will facilitate this study group.

· 12:00 PM: POT LUCK LUNCH. Please bring something vegetarian to share. Open to all.

Sunday (May 6^th )

• 11:00 AM : Chanting of the 1000 Names of Lord Vishnu. In this program we chant as a group the thousand name of God. It is a powerful method of evoking the Divine presences. All are invited.

• 6:00 PM: World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 7:00 PM. This program are OPEN to ALL.

All these programs are free; everything here is supported by your loving donations. If you wish to contact us please use our email which is divinemission.sactr@gmail or call us at the Center phone number 916 529-4102.

Week of April 23 rd – 29th

Om Namo Bhagavate

Sacramento Center

11101 Moose River Court

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

916 529-4102

Week of April 23 ^rd – 29^th

Updates

• Renewal Weekend Report: No doubt about it, this weekend was a celebration of love and light. The Divine presence was palatable as was the feeling of love and community. The small group inquiry proved to be a powerful and effective way to reveal the love, truth and wisdom in all of us. The program structure proved to be a dynamic method for manifesting the experience of what is Divinity and loving service. We ended on a note of love, gratitude and a commitment to collaborate with the manifestation of Divinity in ourselves our world. Thanks to all of you who could attend.
• Intervention Please note that a special meditation to intervene in the world condition is scheduled this Sunday. These interventions are a more focused version of the World Peace Meditation. We coordinate with groups through out the world along with Sri Atmananda in India to intervention in a specific area of the world. These are powerful and often effective means of manifesting harmony, cooperation and peace in areas of the world that are in desperate need of these. Please participate if you can.

Regular Programs

Thursday (April 26^th )

• 7:00 PM: World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 8:00 PM. This program are OPEN to ALL.

Friday (April 27^th)

• 7:00 PM: HAMSA Group Meditation. This technique is for those who are experienced with the World Peace Meditation and want to move to the next level. This technique activates the next higher chakra centers by expanding our connection with the Universal. A minimum of three people are required.

**If you are interested in joining this group please contact Siddhartha directly.

Saturday (April 7^th )

· 10:00 AM : The Journey of Consciousness THE ELEMENTS. In this class we will explore what are the Elements, how do they work, what are their characteristics and how can you can identify them in your life. This is a system of knowledge that provides practical understanding of the Elements and how do they affect us individually. The Elements are the underlying structure of the Creation, understanding them can change how we perceive experience our life as well as provide insight into the spiritual process itself.

· 12:00 PM : POT LUCK LUNCH. Please bring something vegetarian to share. Open to all.

Sunday (April 8^th )

• 11:00 AM: Chanting of the 1000 Names of Lord Vishnu. In this program we chant as a group the thousand name of God. It is a powerful method of evoking the Divine presences. All are invited.
• 1:00 PM: Teacher Training . The teacher training is an opportunity for people in our community to facilitate an exploration into the spiritual path and its process. In this session Mark (Sriramji) Redmond and Georgine Hodgkinson will conduct an inquiry into the Nature of Doership and how to go beyond it.
• 6:00 PM: A World Intervention. This is an opportunity to participate in a special universal meditation that will be happening simultaneously with Bhagavan Sri Atmananda in India and groups through out the world. If you can meditate in silence (without thought) for at least 10 minutes or have done the World Peace Meditation, you can participate. We will be finished by 7:00 PM. If you plan to attend please contact Siddhartha directly at gitaguy@gmail.com

All these programs are free; everything here is supported by your loving donations. If you wish to contact us please use our email which is divinemission.sactr@gmail or call us at the Center phone number 916 529-4102.

Week of April 16 th – 22nd

Om Namo Bhagavate

Sacramento Center

11101 Moose River Court

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

916 529-4102

Week of April 16 ^th – 22^nd

Updates

• Renewal Weekend: Seva – Manifesting Divine through Service The renewal weekend is the major event for the week. The weather looks good and the program has taken shape. Below is a more detailed schedule of what is happening. We will be continuing the World Peace Meditations on Thursday and Sunday otherwise all other regular programs are superceded by the Renewal weekend.
• Please note we will be chanting the 1000 Names of Vishnu Friday evening to honor the completion of 10,000,000 recitations of this very powerful evocation by our India Ashram.

Regular Programs

Thursday (April 19^th )

• 7:00 PM : World Peace Meditation. This group meditation seeks to expand World Peace by using a special mantra and breathing technique. We will be finished by 8:00 PM. This program are OPEN to ALL.

Sunday (April 22^nd )

• 6:00 PM World Peace Meditation For those who participate there will be our usual World Peace Meditation at this time. All are welcome.

Renewal Weekend Schedule

Friday (April 20^th ) Renewal Weekend – Day one

• 6:00 PM: Chanting the 1000 Names of Vishnu
• 7:00 PM: Welcome and Orientation Talk - Siddhartha
• 8:00 PM : World Peace Meditation.

Saturday (April 21^st ) Renewal Weekend - Day two

• 6:00 AM: Morning Chanting and Meditation
• 10:00 AM : Introductions This is an opportunity to get to know and connect with each other.
• 11:00 AM: The Nature of Service – Siddhartha We will explore together in an interactive dialog and in small groups how action can become a force of transformation both in ourselves and the world.
• 1:00 PM: Vegetarian Pot Luck Lunch . This is the only communal meal of the weekend so please come join us. If you can, please bring something vegetarian to share with the group. Weather permitting this will be in the Center's backyard.
• 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM : ** Free Time ** There are no formal programs scheduled durning this time. But here is a list of ideas of things to do if you are interested:
• Walk along the River (time: 1.5 hours) – after lunch a group of us will be taking a walk along the American River parkway. If you are interested contact Siddhartha
• Go to a Movie (time: 2 hrs.): A new movie with Nick Nolte has just come out locally called "The Peaceful Warrior". People are saying it is very well done. Information on where it is playing locally will be available. If you are interested contact Jeanie
• Watch a DVD at the Center (time: 2 hrs.) – The Center has a collection of Sri Atmananda's talks as well as spiritual oriented movies including "What the Bleep?"and "The Secret" These popular movies explore the spiritual path and process from a wide range of contemporary viewpoints. If you are interested contact Satyapriti
• Chanting Practice (time: 1 hr.) – Gretchen Sonju from Canada has agreed to share one of the many Sanskrit chants she knows. She has a beautiful chanting voice and knows different rhythms for them. If you are interested contact Gretchen.

Note: Everyone is to make there own dinner arrangements. F eel free to use the Center facilities if needed.

• 6:30 PM: The Nature of Divine - Devashish. We will explore together in an interactive dialog and in small groups what is Divine and how we can know it within our own experience.
• 9:00 PM : (time approximate) World Peace Meditation At the end of the evening presentation we will conclude with this chant and meditation for World Peace.

Sunday (April 22^nd) Renewal Weekend - Day three

• 6:00 AM : Morning Chanting and Meditation
• 10:00 AM : The Nature of Manifestation - Vidya We will explore together in an interactive dialog and in small groups what is Manifestation and how can we expand our ability to create a Divne life.
• 12:00 PM: Conclusion and Farewell Meditation - Siddhartha

Note: There are no formal lunch arrangements but feel free to make or have your lunch at the Center.

• 6:00 PM World Peace Meditation For those who wish to hang around the Center there will be our usual World Peace Meditation at this time.

Note: All these programs are free; everything here is supported by your loving donations. If you wish to contact us please use our email which is divinemission.sactr@gmail or call us at the Center phone number 916 529-4102.