Mantra Mela
Friday, July 10, 7:00pm

Group chanting of several traditional mantras:

Gayatri
Mahamrityunjaya
Panchakshara (Om Namah Shivaya)
Purna (Ishopanishad Invocatoion)
Guru mantra
Gamaya (Lead Me)
Sodashi (Sri Vidya)
Om

We have previously had group chanting of these mantras, altough it has been a
while. There will be printed copies of the mantras along with translations of
most of the mantras.

Shanti,

Swami J

Meditation with Swami J in Costa Rica, September 2009
Info:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/costa-rica-sep09.htm

In loving service,

Swami J

Please see the calendar for details:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

DAILY*, 11:30am and 6:00pm: Silent meditation
EVERY* MON, 4:00 pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
EVERY* MON, 7:00 pm: Masala Monday
EVERY* WED, 2:00 pm: Curriculum review gathering
EVERY* THU, 7:00 pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
EVERY* SAT, 8:30 am: Online video discussion
EVERY* SUN morning: Center for Nondualism (website, newsletter)
EVERY* SUN, 9:00 pm: Online video discussion of Bhagavad Gita
*Exceptions are dates in which I am traveling

Upcoming (subject to change):

JUL 23, THU, 7:00 pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
JUL 25, SAT, 8:30am: Online video discussion

JUL 26, SUN, 9:30am - 12:00pm: Center for Nondualism
JUL 26, SUN, 9:00pm: Online video Bhagavad Gita discussion
JUL 27, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
JUL 27, MON, 7:00pm: Masala Monday
JUL 29, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
JUL 30, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
JUL 31, FRI, 7:00pm: Mantra Mela
AUG 1, SAT, 8:30am: Online video discussion

AUG 2, SUN, 9:30am - 12:00pm: Center for Nondualism
AUG 2, SUN, 9:00pm: Online video Bhagavad Gita discussion
AUG 3, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
AUG 3, MON, 7:00pm: Masala Monday
AUG 3, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
AUG 6, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
AUG 1, SAT, 8:30am: Online video discussion

AUG 9, SUN, 9:30am - 12:00pm: Center for Nondualism
AUG 9, SUN, 9:00pm: Online video Bhagavad Gita discussion
AUG 10, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
AUG 10, MON, 7:00pm: Masala Monday
AUG 12, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
AUG 13, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
AUG 15, SAT, 8:30am: Online video discussion

AUG 16, SUN, 9:30am - 12:00pm: Center for Nondualism
AUG 16, SUN, 9:00pm: Online video Bhagavad Gita discussion
AUG 17, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
AUG 17, MON, 7:00pm: Masala Monday
AUG 19, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
AUG 20, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
AUG 22, SAT, 8:30am: Online video discussion
AUG 22, SAT, 10:00am: Third Saturday satsang (4th this month)

SEP 12-26: Costa Rica
SEP 29-OCT 2: Pittsburgh, PA
OCT 8-11: Buffalo/East Aurora, NY
NOV 16 - DEC 6: Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, India
MAR 8-28, 2010: Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, India

Please see the calendar for details:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

Please see the calendar for details:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

DAILY*, 11:30am and 6:00pm: Silent meditation
EVERY* MON, 4:00 pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
EVERY* MON, 7:00 pm: Masala Monday
EVERY* WED, 2:00 pm: Curriculum review gathering
EVERY* THU, 7:00 pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
EVERY* SAT, 8:30 am: Online video discussion
EVERY* SUN morning: Center for Nondualism (website, newsletter)
EVERY* SUN, 9:00 pm: Online video discussion of Bhagavad Gita
*Exceptions are dates in which I am traveling

Upcoming (subject to change):

JUL 30, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
JUL 31, FRI, 7:00pm: Mantra Mela
AUG 1, SAT, 8:30am: Online video discussion

AUG 2, SUN, 9:30am - 12:00pm: Center for Nondualism
Swami J presentation: Nounifying Verbs and Freedom from The Bondage of
Ignorance
AUG 2, SUN, 9:00pm: Online video Bhagavad Gita discussion
AUG 3, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
AUG 3, MON, 7:00pm: Masala Monday
AUG 3, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
AUG 6, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
AUG 1, SAT, 8:30am: Online video discussion

AUG 9, SUN, 9:30am - 12:00pm: Center for Nondualism
AUG 9, SUN, 9:00pm: Online video Bhagavad Gita discussion
AUG 10, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
AUG 10, MON, 7:00pm: Masala Monday
AUG 12, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
AUG 13, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
AUG 15, SAT, 8:30am: Online video discussion

AUG 16, SUN, 9:30am - 12:00pm: Center for Nondualism
AUG 16, SUN, 9:00pm: Online video Bhagavad Gita discussion
AUG 17, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
AUG 17, MON, 7:00pm: Masala Monday
AUG 19, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
AUG 20, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
AUG 22, SAT, 8:30am: Online video discussion
AUG 22, SAT, 10:00am: Third Saturday satsang (4th this month)

SEP 12-26: Costa Rica
SEP 29-OCT 2: Pittsburgh, PA
OCT 8-11: Buffalo/East Aurora, NY
NOV 16 - DEC 6: Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, India
MAR 8-28, 2010: Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, India

Please see the calendar for details:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

NEXT Online Discussion:
Tue, Aug 4, 2009 9:15 PM - 10:15 PM CDT
Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/111428378

More info:
http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm

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We are now having meetings or online classes through GoToWebinar.com to
complement or replace the broadcasts through Ustream. There is no fee for you to
participate in any of the meetings, although I have contracted the service and
paid any fees.

As we evolve the class schedules, we will likely have several categories of
gatherings:

1) Open discussions for topics of your choice.
2) Overviews of the SwamiJ.com website and practices.
3) Specific articles from the website.
4) Discussions of texts, such as traditional texts or those of Swami Rama.

Please join in and play, as we learn together.

Swami J


More info:
http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm

Please see the calendar for details:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

DAILY*, 11:30am and 6:00pm: Silent meditation
EVERY* MON, 4:00 pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
EVERY* MON, 7:00 pm: Masala Monday
EVERY* WED, 2:00 pm: Curriculum review gathering
EVERY* THU, 7:00 pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
EVERY* SAT, 8:30 am: Online interactive discussion
EVERY* SUN morning: Center for Nondualism
EVERY* SUN, 9:00 pm: Online interactive discussion of Bhagavad Gita
*Exceptions are dates on which I am traveling

Upcoming (subject to change):

AUG 5, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
AUG 6, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
AUG 7, FRI, 7:00pm: 1st Friday Discussion
AUG 8, SAT, 8:30am: Online video discussion

AUG 9, SUN, 9:30am - 12:00pm: Center for Nondualism
AUG 9, SUN, 9:00pm: Online Bhagavad Gita discussion
AUG 10, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
AUG 10, MON, 7:00pm: Masala Monday
AUG 12, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
AUG 13, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
AUG 15, SAT, 8:30am: Online interactive discussion

AUG 16, SUN, 9:30am - 12:00pm: Center for Nondualism
AUG 16, SUN, 9:00pm: Online Bhagavad Gita discussion
AUG 17, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
AUG 17, MON, 7:00pm: Masala Monday
AUG 19, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
AUG 20, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
AUG 22, SAT, 8:30am: Online interactive discussion
AUG 22, SAT, 10:00am: Third Saturday satsang (4th this month)


SEP 12-26: Costa Rica
SEP 29-OCT 2: Pittsburgh, PA
OCT 8-11: Buffalo/East Aurora, NY
NOV 16 - DEC 6: Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, India
MAR 8-28, 2010: Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, India

Please see the calendar for details:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

NEXT Online Discussion:
Wed, Aug 5, 2009 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM CDT
Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/727445539

More info:
http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm

-------

We are now having meetings or online classes through GoToWebinar.com to
complement or replace the broadcasts through Ustream. There is no fee for you to
participate in any of the meetings, although I have contracted the service and
paid any fees.

As we evolve the class schedules, we will likely have several categories of
gatherings:

1) Open discussions for topics of your choice.
2) Overviews of the SwamiJ.com website and practices.
3) Specific articles from the website.
4) Discussions of texts, such as traditional texts or those of Swami Rama.

Please join in and play, as we learn together.

Swami J


More info:
http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm

Online webinar:
Tradition of the Himalayan Masters
By Swami Jnaneshvara
Review of the tradition related articles on SwamiJ.com
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2009 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT (US)
Tradition of the Himalayan Masters
Registration Web Link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/870044699
For your convenience, please preregister; you will be notified/reminded by email
before the start time.

More info on all upcoming online webinar programs and satsang:
http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm

Online webinar:
Navigating the SwamiJ.com website
Thursday, Aug 13, 2009 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT (US)
By Swami Jnaneshvara
It may seem odd to have instructions on how to use a website, but the need comes
from the common statement of people that while they love the articles on the
website, they don't know where to get started. By understanding the way the site
is intentionally designed, it might be easier to use.
Registration Web Link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/826672394
For your convenience, please preregister; you will be notified/reminded by email
before the start time.

More info on all upcoming online webinar programs and satsang:
http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm

Online open discussion:
Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
With Swami Jnaneshvara
Registration Web Link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/651456875
For your convenience, you may preregister; you will be notified/reminded by
email before the start time.

More info on all upcoming online webinar programs and satsang:
http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm

Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita (Ongoing discussion)
Online copy is here.
Registration:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/411455203

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 11:30 PM to Thu, Aug 20, 2009 12:30 AM CDT
Open Discussion for late-night people and people who live in countries and time
zones east of the USA. Specific topics may be covered, rather than completely
"open" discussions.
Registration Web Link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/232365571

Saturday, Aug 22, 2009 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
Open Discussion
Registration:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/114416195

Sunday, Aug 23, 2009 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita (Ongoing discussion)
Online copy is here.
Registration:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/616041787

Tuesday, Aug 24 or later, 2009 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT (US)
Tradition of the Himalayan Masters
Registration Web Link: to be announced

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009 11:30 PM to Thu, Aug 27, 2009 12:30 AM CDT
Open Discussion for late-night people and people who live in countries and time
zones east of the USA. Specific topics may be covered, rather than completely
"open" discussions.
Registration Web Link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/253126699

Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
Open Discussion
Registration:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/711467954

Sunday, Aug 30, 2009 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita (Ongoing discussion)
Online copy is here.
Registration:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/525818970

Online discussion:
What is Yoga?
Throughout the website the word "Yoga" is used in its traditional meaning of
spiritual realization, rather than the revisionist meaning of Yoga as a physical
fitness program. Traditionally, Yoga (Sanskrit: union) has referred to the
realization through direct experience of the preexisting union between Atman and
Brahman, Jivatman and Paramatman, and Shiva and Shakti, or the realization of
Purusha standing alone as separate from Prakriti. Yoga is the realization of
union between the microcosm of individuality with the macrocosm of universality.

What is Yoga?
Tue, Aug 18, 2009 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Registration Web Link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/558156491

More info on all upcoming online webinar programs and satsangs:
http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm
Wed, Aug 19, 2009 11:30 PM CDT
Thu, Aug 20, 2009 9:00 PM CDT
Sat, Aug 22, 2009 8:30 AM CDT

Online open discussion:
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 11:30 PM CDT
With Swami Jnaneshvara
Registration Web Link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/232365571

More info on all upcoming online webinar programs and satsang:
http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm

Webinar:
Introduction to the Yoga Sutras
Thu, Aug 20, 2009 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Registration Web Link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/592736019

More info on all upcoming online webinar programs and satsang:
http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm

Activities This Week: Tue, Aug 25 – Sun, Aug 30

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2009 8:30 - 9:30 PM CDT (US)
Karma – Online Discussion
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/261581859

Wednesday, August 26, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009 11:30 PM to Thu, Aug 27, 2009 12:30 AM CDT
Open Discussion for late-night people and people who live in countries  and time
zones east of the USA. Specific topics may be covered, rather than completely 
"open" discussions.
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/253126699

Friday, August 28, 7:00 pm: Mantra Mela

Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
Open Online Discussion
Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/711467954

Sunday, August 30, 11:00 AM
Presentation at the Center for Nondualism: Metaphors of Consciuosness

Sunday, Aug 30, 2009 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita (Ongoing discussion)
Online copy is here.
Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/525818970

Activities This Week: Tue, Aug 25 – Sun, Aug 30

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2009 8:30 - 9:30 PM CDT (US)
Karma – Online Discussion
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/261581859

Wednesday, August 26, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009 11:30 PM CDT
Open Discussion for late-night people and people who live in countries  and time
zones east of the USA. Specific topics may be covered, rather than completely 
"open" discussions.
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/253126699

Thursday, Aug 27, 2009 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Online: Yoga Sutras 1.1-1.4: What is Yoga?
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/456671282

Friday, August 28, 7:00 pm: Mantra Mela

Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
Open Online Discussion
Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/711467954

Sunday, August 30, 11:00 AM
Presentation at the Center for Nondualism: Metaphors of Consciuosness

Sunday, Aug 30, 2009 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita (Ongoing discussion)
Online copy is here.
Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/525818970

Activities This Week (UPDATED): Tue, Aug 25 – Sun, Aug 30

Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2009 8:30 - 9:30 PM CDT (US)
Karma – Online Discussion
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/261581859

Wednesday, August 26, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009 11:30 PM to Thu, Aug 27, 2009 12:30 AM CDT
Open Discussion for late-night people and people who live in countries  and time
zones east of the USA. Specific topics may be covered, rather than completely 
"open" discussions.
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/253126699

Thursday, Aug 27, 2009, 7:00pm: Swami Rama videos (in Florida)

Thursday, Aug 27, 2009 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Online: Yoga Sutras 1.1-1.4: What is Yoga?
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/456671282

Friday, August 28, 7:00 pm: Mantra Mela

Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
Open Online Discussion
Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/711467954

Sunday, August 30, 11:00 AM
Presentation at the Center for Nondualism: Metaphors of Consciuosness

Sunday, Aug 30, 2009 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita (Ongoing discussion)
Online copy is here.
Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/525818970

ONLINE:
http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm
CALENDAR:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

ONLINE MEETINGS:
http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm

Tue, Sep 1, 2009 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/442452538

Wed, Sep 2, 2009 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/889234963

Thu, Sep 3, 2009 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/280086362

Fri, Sep 4, 2009 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/374896346

Sat, Sep 5, 2009 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/932212818

Sat, Sep 5, 2009 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/802437650

Sun, Sep 6, 2009 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Perennial Psychology of the Bhagad Gita
Online copy is here.
Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/467165875

CALENDAR (gatherings):
http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

SEP 2, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
SEP 3, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
SEP 4, FRI, 7:00pm: First Friday gathering
SEP 6, SUN, Sep 6, 9:30am - 12:00pm: Center for Nondualism

SEP 12-26: Costa Rica
SEP 29-OCT 2: Pittsburgh
OCT 8-11: Buffalo/East Aurora, NY
NOV 16 - DEC 6: Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, India
MAR 8-28, 2010: Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, India

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga." The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa
is purposefully choosing to do that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable,
steady, undisturbed inner calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin
foundations of Yoga, along with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment
(Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means
"effort" or "striving." The hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving
people in their efforts towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an
Ashram. Thus, our community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known
as Abhyasa Ashram. More than any physical location, it is really a place of the
heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Daily Silent Meditation (30 minutes): 11:30am and 6:00pm
Friday, October 21, 7:00 pm: Satsang and Mantra
Mondays, 4:00 pm: Book Club: Bhagavad Gita
Wednesdays, 12:00 pm: Curriculum discussion
Thursdays, 7:00 pm: Swami Rama videos and discussion
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

ONLINE MEETINGS
Regular online meetings, reviewing articles from SwamiJ.com and other sources,
along with Q&A on general topics
Schedule and details: http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm
Usually several times per week unless I am traveling and have no internet access

RETREATS IN INDIA:
November 16 – December 6, 2009
March 8 - 28, 2010
November 15 - December 5, 2010
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm

ARTICLES:
The Essence of Spiritual Life, by Swami Rama
http://www.swamij.com/swami-rama-essence.htm

REFLECTIONS:
One of my fondest memories is of the day Swami Rama said to me simply, "You are
on the path. I will lead you." He has done what he said he would do, for which I
am truly grateful.

CONNECTIONS
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/swamij
Twitter: http://twitter.com/swamij
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm
Email and postal contact: http://www.swamij.com/contact.htm

CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
A Community for Non-Dual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative"
Every Sunday at: Brooks Beal Center
100 Beal Parkway NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547
9:30-10:30 am: Interactive Program
10:30-11:00 am: Fellowship
11:00-12:00 am: Main Program; speaker, guided meditation, inspirational reading
12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship

Website:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
Newsletter:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CenterForNonDualism/

Annual Conference and Retreat:
Transcending Fear, the Greatest Obstacle to Nondual Realization
February 25-28, 2010

Swami Jnaneshvara upcoming participation:
October 25, 9:30am: Interactive Program: Satsang and discussion
November 1, 11:00am: Speaker in main program
December 13, 11:00am: Speaker in main program
December 21, 9:30: Interactive Program: Satsang and discussion

Local activities, online meetings, retreats, other programs

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga." The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa
is purposefully choosing to do that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable,
steady, undisturbed inner calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin
foundations of Yoga, along with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment
(Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means
"effort" or "striving." The hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving
people in their efforts towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an
Ashram. Thus, our community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known
as Abhyasa Ashram. More than any physical location, it is really a place of the
heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Daily Silent Meditation (30 minutes): 11:30am and 6:00pm
Friday, October 21, 7:00 pm: Satsang and Mantra
Mondays, 4:00 pm: Book Club: Bhagavad Gita
Wednesdays, 12:00 pm: Curriculum discussion
Thursdays, 7:00 pm: Swami Rama videos and discussion
Due to traveling to India, there will be no local programs from Nov 3 – Dec 8
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

ONLINE MEETINGS
Regular online meetings, reviewing articles from SwamiJ.com and other sources,
along with Q&A on general topics
Schedule and details: http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm
Usually several times per week unless I am traveling and have no internet access

Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 9:00pm
Open discussion.
Registration Web Link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/497462179

Wednesday, October 28, 9:00pm
Open discussion.
Registration Web Link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/289635018

Friday, October 30, 10:00pm
Open discussion
Registration Web Link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/764543394

Saturday, October 31, 8:30am
Open discussion
Registration Web Link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/545996099

Sunday, November 1, 9:00pm
Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita
Registration Web Link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/177785162

RETREATS IN INDIA:
November 16 – December 6, 2009
March 8 - 28, 2010
November 15 - December 5, 2010
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm

CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
A Community for Non-Dual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative"
Every Sunday at: Brooks Beal Center
100 Beal Parkway NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547
9:30-10:30 am: Interactive Program
10:30-11:00 am: Fellowship
11:00-12:00 am: Main Program; speaker, guided meditation, inspirational reading
12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship

Website:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
Newsletter:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CenterForNonDualism/

Annual Conference and Retreat:
Transcending Fear, the Greatest Obstacle to Nondual Realization
February 25-28, 2010

Swami Jnaneshvara upcoming participation:
December 13, 11:00am: Speaker in main program
December 21, 9:30: Interactive Program: Satsang and discussion

ARTICLES:
Frequently Asked Questions from SwamiJ.com
http://www.swamij.com/faq.htm

REFLECTIONS:
David Frawley, an internationally recognized scholar and teacher, is quoted in
the Sep/Oct 2000 issue of Yoga Journal: "Yoga in the West has only scratched the
surface of the greater Yoga tradition," he says. "The Yoga community in the West
is currently at a crossroads. Its recent commercial success can be used to build
the foundation for a more profound teaching, aimed at changing the consciousness
of humanity. Or it can reduce Yoga to a mere business that has lost connection
with its spiritual heart. The choice that Yoga teachers make today will
determine this future."

PODCASTS:
Archive of audio podcasts:
http://www.swamij.com/podcast.htm

YOUTUBE:
Archives of my videos on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu
http://www.youtube.com/swamijb

CONNECTIONS
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/swamij
Twitter: http://twitter.com/swamij
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm
Email and postal contact: http://www.swamij.com/contact.htm

Local activities, online meetings, retreats, other programs

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga." The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa
is purposefully choosing to do that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable,
steady, undisturbed inner calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin
foundations of Yoga, along with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment
(Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means
"effort" or "striving." The hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving
people in their efforts towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an
Ashram. Thus, our community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known
as Abhyasa Ashram. More than any physical location, it is really a place of the
heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Daily Silent Meditation (30 minutes): 11:30am and 6:00pm
DEC 10, THU, 7:OOpm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
DEC 11, FRI, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering (usually WED)
DEC 11, FRI, 7:00pm: First Friday gathering
DEC 14, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
DEC 14, MON, 7:00pm: Masala Monday
DEC 17, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
DEC 18, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

ONLINE MEETINGS
Regular online meetings, reviewing articles from SwamiJ.com and other sources,
along with Q&A on general topics
Schedule and details: http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm
Usually several times per week unless I am traveling and have no internet access
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 9:00pm
Open discussion.
Meeting Link:
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/565047659

Friday, December 11, 2009, 10:00pm
Open discussion.
Meeting Link:
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/565047659

Saturday, December 12, 8:30am
Meeting Link:
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/565047659

Saturday, December 12, 10:00pm
Meeting Link:
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/565047659

RETREATS IN INDIA:
November 15 - December 5, 2010
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm

CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
A Community for Non-Dual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative"
Every Sunday at: Brooks Beal Center
100 Beal Parkway NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547
9:30-10:30 am: Interactive Program
10:30-11:00 am: Fellowship
11:00-12:00 am: Main Program; speaker, guided meditation, inspirational reading
12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship

Website:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
Newsletter:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CenterForNonDualism/

Annual Conference and Retreat:
Transcending Fear, the Greatest Obstacle to Nondual Realization
February 25-28, 2010

Swami Jnaneshvara upcoming participation:
December 13, 11:00am: Speaker in main program
December 21, 9:30: Interactive Program: Satsang and discussion

ARTICLES:
Frequently Asked Questions from SwamiJ.com
http://www.swamij.com/faq.htm

REFLECTIONS:
Judge each day not by the harvest you reap,
nor by the seeds that you plant,
but by the stillness of your mind in meditation.

PODCASTS:
Archive of audio podcasts:
http://www.swamij.com/podcast.htm

YOUTUBE:
Archives of my videos on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu
http://www.youtube.com/swamijb

CONNECTIONS
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/swamij
Twitter: http://twitter.com/swamij
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm
Email and postal contact: http://www.swamij.com/contact.htm

Local activities, online meetings, retreats, other programs

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga." The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa
is purposefully choosing to do that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable,
steady, undisturbed inner calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin
foundations of Yoga, along with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment
(Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means
"effort" or "striving." The hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving
people in their efforts towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an
Ashram. Thus, our community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known
as Abhyasa Ashram. More than any physical location, it is really a place of the
heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Daily Silent Meditation (30 minutes): 11:30am and 6:00pm
DEC 30 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
DEC 31, THU, 7:OOpm: Mantra Mela
JAN 1, FRI, 7:00pm: First Friday gathering
JAN 4, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
JAN 6, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
JAN 7, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

ONLINE MEETINGS
Regular online meetings, reviewing articles from SwamiJ.com and other sources,
along with Q&A on general topics
Schedule and details: http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm
Usually several times per week unless I am traveling and have no internet access

Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 9:00pm CST (US), Open Discussion
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/721290683

Friday, January 1, 10:00pm CST (US), Open Discussion
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/565047659

Saturday, January 2, 8:30am CST (US), Open Discussion
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/516106227

Saturday, January 2, 10:00pm CST (US)
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/565047659

Sunday, January 3, 9:00pm CST (US)
Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita (Ongoing discussion)
Online copy is here:
http://books.google.com/books?id=UVTfbBezcfcC&pg=PP1&dq=perennial+psychology+of+\
the+bhagavad+gita#v=onepage&q=&f=false
Meeting Link:
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/721290683

RETREATS IN INDIA:
March 8 - 28, 2010
November 15 - December 5, 2010
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm

CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
A Community for Non-Dual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative"
Every Sunday at: Brooks Beal Center
100 Beal Parkway NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547
9:30-10:30 am: Interactive Program
10:30-11:00 am: Fellowship
11:00-12:00 am: Main Program; speaker, guided meditation, inspirational reading
12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship

Website:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
Newsletter:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CenterForNonDualism/

Annual Conference and Retreat:
Transcending Fear, the Greatest Obstacle to Nondual Realization
February 25-28, 2010

Swami Jnaneshvara upcoming participation:
January 3, 9:30: Interactive Program: Satsang and discussion
January 17, 11:00am: Speaker in main program

ARTICLES:
Archery and the Art of Reducing Karma through Yoga
http://www.swamij.com/archery-karma-yoga.htm
The ancient sages of Yoga and Vedanta use the metaphor of Archery as a teaching
tool for how to work with and reduce karma through the process of Yoga
meditation. In Yoga Meditation, Karma is of three kinds: Sanchita, Kriyamana,
and Prarabhda, using the metaphor of three kinds of arrows in archery. Karma
Yoga is the Yoga that emphasizes doing Yoga while also doing actions in the
world, or Meditation in action.

REFLECTIONS:
If one day I say I am a Buddhist, the next a Christian,
the next a Hindu, the next a Jew, the next a Muslim,
and the next something else, has the "I" actually changed,
or only the opinions of the mind? Who am I?
That cannot be answered with a mere opinion of mind.
It can only be experienced in the stillness and silence
of direct experience, wherein these divisions evaporate.
May all humans one day see that
we all are of the same one source.

PODCASTS:
Archive of audio podcasts:
http://www.swamij.com/podcast.htm

YOUTUBE:
Archives of my videos on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu
http://www.youtube.com/swamijb

CONNECTIONS
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/swamij
Twitter: http://twitter.com/swamij
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm
Email and postal contact: http://www.swamij.com/contact.htm

Local activities, online meetings, retreats, other programs

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga." The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa
is purposefully choosing to do that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable,
steady, undisturbed inner calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin
foundations of Yoga, along with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment
(Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means
"effort" or "striving." The hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving
people in their efforts towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an
Ashram. Thus, our community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known
as Abhyasa Ashram. More than any physical location, it is really a place of the
heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Daily Silent Meditation (30 minutes): 11:30am and 6:00pm
JAN 11, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
JAN 13, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
JAN 14, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
JAN 16, SAT, 10:00am: 3rd Saturday Satsang
JAN 17, SUN, 11:00am: Presentation on "Love" at Center for Nondualism
JAN 18, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
JAN 20, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
JAN 21, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
JAN 24, SUN, 9:30am: Council Meeting, Center for Nondualism (all are welcome)
JAN 24, SUN, 11:00: Guided Meditation at the Center program
FEB 5, FRI, 7:00pm: First Friday gathering
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

FEBRUARY in Florida:
Daily discussions and meditations
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/feb-in-florida.htm

ONLINE MEETINGS
Regular online meetings, reviewing articles from SwamiJ.com and other sources,
along with Q&A on general topics
Schedule and details: http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm
Usually several times per week unless I am traveling and have no internet access

Click this link to join any of the meetings listed below (meeting ID 417556059):
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/417556059
Exceptions to the following regular schedules will be noted below the specific
dates and times.

Wednesdays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Fridays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Saturdays, 8:30am CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Saturdays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Sundays, 9:00pm CST (US), Bhagavad Gita Discussion
    Online copy of Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita is here.
http://books.google.com/books?id=UVTfbBezcfcC&pg=PP1&dq=perennial+psychology+of+\
the+bhagavad+gita#v=onepage&q=&f=false
Meeting Link:
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/721290683

RETREATS IN INDIA:
March 8 - 28, 2010
November 15 - December 5, 2010
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm

CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
A Community for Non-Dual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative"
Every Sunday at: Brooks Beal Center
100 Beal Parkway NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547
SUNDAY PROGRAM:
9:30-10:30 am: Interactive Program
10:30-11:00 am: Fellowship
11:00-12:00 am: Main Program; speaker, guided meditation, inspirational reading
12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship
CENTER WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
CENTER NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CenterForNonDualism/
SWAMI JNANESHVARA upcoming Center participation:
January 17, 11:00am: Speaker in main program
February 7, 9:30: Interactive Program: Satsang and discussion
ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND RETREAT:
Transcending Fear, the Greatest Obstacle to Nondual Realization
February 25-28, 2010


ARTICLES:
Avidya and Adhyasa: Veiling and Projecting
http://www.swamij.com/avidya-adhyasa.htm
Avidya and Adhyasa are two processes in Yoga that are extremely useful to
understand. These two work as a pair so as to take us evermore out into the
external world. Receding back through these two leads us inward to the direct
experience of Samadhi, Turiya, or Self-Realization.

REFLECTIONS:
One of my fondest memories is of
the day Swami Rama said to me simply,
"You are on the path. I will lead you."
He has done what he said he would do,
for which I am truly grateful.

PODCASTS:
Archive of audio podcasts:
http://www.swamij.com/podcast.htm

YOUTUBE:
Archives of my videos on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu
http://www.youtube.com/swamijb

CONNECTIONS
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/swamij
Twitter: http://twitter.com/swamij
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm
Email and postal contact: http://www.swamij.com/contact.htm

Activities update: January 19, 2009
Local activities, online meetings, retreats, other programs

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga." The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa
is purposefully choosing to do that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable,
steady, undisturbed inner calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin
foundations of Yoga, along with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment
(Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means
"effort" or "striving." The hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving
people in their efforts towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an
Ashram. Thus, our community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known
as Abhyasa Ashram. More than any physical location, it is really a place of the
heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Daily Silent Meditation (30 minutes): 11:30am and 6:00pm
JAN 20, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
JAN 21, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
JAN 24, SUN, 9:30am: Council Meeting, Center for Nondualism (all are welcome)
JAN 24, SUN, 11:00: Guided Meditation at the Center program
JAN 25, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
JAN 27, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
JAN 28, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
JAN 31, SUN, 9:30-11:00am Center for Nondualism
FEB 4-24, February in Florida (see link below)
FEB 5, FRI, 7:00pm: First Friday gathering
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

FEBRUARY in Florida (Feb 4-24):
Daily discussions and meditations
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/feb-in-florida.htm

ONLINE MEETINGS
Regular online meetings, reviewing articles from SwamiJ.com and other sources,
along with Q&A on general topics
Schedule and details: http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm
Usually several times per week unless I am traveling and have no internet access

Click this link to join any of the meetings listed below (meeting ID 417556059):
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/417556059
Exceptions to the following regular schedules will be noted below the specific
dates and times.

Wednesdays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Fridays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Saturdays, 8:30am CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Saturdays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Sundays, 9:00pm CST (US), Bhagavad Gita Discussion
    Online copy of Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita is here.
http://books.google.com/books?id=UVTfbBezcfcC&pg=PP1&dq=perennial+psychology+of+\
the+bhagavad+gita#v=onepage&q=&f=false
Meeting Link:
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/721290683

RETREATS IN INDIA:
March 8 - 28, 2010
November 15 - December 5, 2010
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm

CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
A Community for Non-Dual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative"
Every Sunday at: Brooks Beal Center
100 Beal Parkway NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547
SUNDAY PROGRAM:
9:30-10:30 am: Interactive Program
10:30-11:00 am: Fellowship
11:00-12:00 am: Main Program; speaker, guided meditation, inspirational reading
12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship
CENTER WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
CENTER NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CenterForNonDualism/
SWAMI JNANESHVARA upcoming Center participation:
February 7, 9:30: Interactive Program: Satsang and discussion
ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND RETREAT:
Transcending Fear, the Greatest Obstacle to Nondual Realization
February 25-28, 2010


ARTICLES:
Living the Four Ashrams of Life
http://www.swamij.com/four-ashrams.htm
In the ancient Indian tradition, one planned the years of life in four ashrams
or stages, with the style of Yoga practiced in each stage chosen to match the
circumstances of that stage.

REFLECTIONS:
Judge each day not by the harvest you reap, nor by the seeds that you plant, but
by the stillness of your mind in meditation.

PODCASTS:
Archive of audio podcasts:
http://www.swamij.com/podcast.htm

YOUTUBE:
Archives of my videos on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu
http://www.youtube.com/swamijb

CONNECTIONS
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/swamij
Twitter: http://twitter.com/swamij
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm
Email and postal contact: http://www.swamij.com/contact.htm

Local activities, online meetings, retreats, other programs

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga." The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa
is purposefully choosing to do that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable,
steady, undisturbed inner calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin
foundations of Yoga, along with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment
(Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means
"effort" or "striving." The hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving
people in their efforts towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an
Ashram. Thus, our community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known
as Abhyasa Ashram. More than any physical location, it is really a place of the
heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

NEWS
We have started the process of incorporating the ashram and attaining nonprofit
status. Over the coming year we will consolidate finances and seek to acquire or
build a larger ashram. Details will be announced as known.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Daily Silent Meditation (30 minutes): 11:30am and 6:00pm
JAN 27, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
JAN 28, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
JAN 31, SUN, 9:30-11:00am Center for Nondualism
FEB 1, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
FEB 3, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
FEB 4, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
FEB 4-24, February in Florida (see link below)
FEB 5, FRI, 7:00pm: First Friday gathering
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

FEBRUARY in Florida (Feb 4-24):
Daily discussions and meditations
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/feb-in-florida.htm

ONLINE MEETINGS
Regular online meetings, reviewing articles from SwamiJ.com and other sources,
along with Q&A on general topics
Schedule and details: http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm
Usually several times per week unless I am traveling and have no internet access

Click this link to join any of the meetings listed below (meeting ID 417556059):
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/417556059
Exceptions to the following regular schedules will be noted below the specific
dates and times.

Wednesdays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Fridays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Saturdays, 8:30am CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Saturdays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Sundays, 9:00pm CST (US), Bhagavad Gita Discussion
    Online copy of Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita is here.
http://books.google.com/books?id=UVTfbBezcfcC&pg=PP1&dq=perennial+psychology+of+\
the+bhagavad+gita#v=onepage&q=&f=false
Meeting Link:
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/721290683

RETREATS IN INDIA:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
March 8 - 28, 2010
November 15 - December 5, 2010
March 7 - 27, 2011
November 14 - December 4, 2011

CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
A Community for Non-Dual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative"
Every Sunday at: Brooks Beal Center
100 Beal Parkway NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547
SUNDAY PROGRAM:
9:30-10:30 am: Interactive Program
10:30-11:00 am: Fellowship
11:00-12:00 am: Main Program; speaker, guided meditation, inspirational reading
12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship
CENTER WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
CENTER NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CenterForNonDualism/
SWAMI JNANESHVARA upcoming Center participation:
February 7, 9:30: Interactive Program: Satsang and discussion
February 28, 11:00: Closing presentation at the Conference
ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND RETREAT:
Transcending Fear, the Greatest Obstacle to Nondual Realization
February 25-28, 2010
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/


ARTICLES:
Dualism and Nondualism
http://www.swamij.com/dualism-nondualism.htm
We may believe in one or the other of the philosophies of Dualism or
Non-Dualism. We may see these philosophies as either contradictory or
complementary. However, when we want food or sex, or feel threatened, we
automatically respond from Dualism, not Non-Dualism.

REFLECTIONS:
Be quiet when you scream.
Scream with joy when you are quiet.
Love.

PODCASTS:
Archive of audio podcasts:
http://www.swamij.com/podcast.htm

YOUTUBE:
Archives of my videos on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu
http://www.youtube.com/swamijb

CONNECTIONS
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/swamij
Twitter: http://twitter.com/swamij
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm
Email and postal contact: http://www.swamij.com/contact.htm

Local activities, online meetings, retreats, other programs
Update: February 11, 2010

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga." The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa
is purposefully choosing to do that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable,
steady, undisturbed inner calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin
foundations of Yoga, along with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment
(Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means
"effort" or "striving." The hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving
people in their efforts towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an
Ashram. Thus, our community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known
as Abhyasa Ashram. More than any physical location, it is really a place of the
heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

NEWS
We have started the process of incorporating the ashram and attaining nonprofit
status. Over the coming year we will consolidate finances and seek to acquire or
build a larger ashram. Details will be announced as known.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Daily Silent Meditation (30 minutes): 11:30am and 6:00pm
FEB 11, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
FEB 14, SUN, 9:30-11:00am Center for Nondualism
FEB 15, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
FEB 17, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
FEB 18, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
FEB 4-24, 10:30-1:30, 5:30-8:30, February in Florida (see link below)
FEB 25-28, FRI, 7:00pm: Nondualism Conference
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

FEBRUARY in Florida (Feb 4-24):
Daily discussions and meditations
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/feb-in-florida.htm

ONLINE MEETINGS
Regular online meetings, reviewing articles from SwamiJ.com and other sources,
along with Q&A on general topics
Schedule and details: http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm
Usually several times per week unless I am traveling and have no internet access

Click this link to join any of the meetings listed below (meeting ID 417556059):
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/417556059
Exceptions to the following regular schedules will be noted below the specific
dates and times.

Wednesdays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Fridays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Saturdays, 8:30am CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Saturdays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Sundays, 9:00pm CST (US), Bhagavad Gita Discussion
    Online copy of Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita is here.
http://books.google.com/books?id=UVTfbBezcfcC&pg=PP1&dq=perennial+psychology+of+\
the+bhagavad+gita#v=onepage&q=&f=false

RETREATS IN INDIA:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
March 8 - 28, 2010
November 15 - December 5, 2010
March 7 - 27, 2011
November 14 - December 4, 2011

CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
A Community for Non-Dual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative"
Every Sunday at: Brooks Beal Center
100 Beal Parkway NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547
SUNDAY PROGRAM:
9:30-10:30 am: Interactive Program
10:30-11:00 am: Fellowship
11:00-12:00 am: Main Program; speaker, guided meditation, inspirational reading
12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship
CENTER WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
CENTER NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CenterForNonDualism/
SWAMI JNANESHVARA upcoming Center participation:
February 7, 9:30: Interactive Program: Satsang and discussion
February 28, 11:00: Closing presentation at the Conference
ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND RETREAT:
Transcending Fear, the Greatest Obstacle to Nondual Realization
February 25-28, 2010
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/


ARTICLES:
Yoga (as the term is used on SwamiJ.com)
http://www.swamij.com/yoga-note.htm
Throughout this website the word "Yoga" is used in its traditional meaning of
spiritual realization, rather than the revisionist meaning of Yoga as a physical
fitness program.
Traditionally, Yoga (Sanskrit: union) has referred to the realization through
direct experience of the preexisting union between Atman and Brahman, Jivatman
and Paramatman, and Shiva and Shakti, or the realization of Purusha standing
alone as separate from Prakriti. Yoga is the realization  of union between the
microcosm of individuality with the macrocosm of universality.

REFLECTIONS:
The most important trip you'll make in life
is the trip into meditation,
where you go nowhere.

PODCASTS:
Archive of audio podcasts:
http://www.swamij.com/podcast.htm

YOUTUBE:
Archives of my videos on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu
http://www.youtube.com/swamijb

CONNECTIONS
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/swamij
Twitter: http://twitter.com/swamij
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm
Email and postal contact: http://www.swamij.com/contact.htm

The Center for Nondualism 3rd Annual Conference is this Thursday-Sunday,
February 25-28 at the Ramada on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach. Complete
info is at the website:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

Following is the detailed schedule of events:

THURSDAY, February 25

7:00-8:00 Hatha yoga: Ken Roman
	 Guided meditation #1: Ken Roman
8:00-9:00 Breakfast, walk, quiet time

9:00-10:00 Breathing workshop: Swami J, Rukmini, Other volunteers
10:00-10:15 Guided meditation #2: Felicia McQuaid
10:15-10:45 Break, walk, quiet time
10:45-11:00 Explanation of Yoga Nidra
11:00-12:00 Yoga Nidra - Meditation #3: Swami J recording
12:00-2:00 Lunch, walk, quiet time

2:00-2:50 Interactive group: James and Candace
2:50-3:00 Guided meditation #4: James Allen
3:00-3:20 Break, walk, quiet time
3:20-4:10 Medicine Wheel: Mindy Broadstone
4:10-4:30 Guided Meditation #5: Rukmini

4:30-5:00 Optional light hatha yoga: Rukmini and Janet Barnhart
4:30-6:30 Two hour break for dinner, walk, quiet time

6:30-6:40 Opening remarks, Ray Jones (Emcee)
	 Statement of Purpose: Swami J
	 Opening prayer by Mindy
6:40-7:20 Presentation #1: Debbie Bolender
7:20-8:00 Presentation #2: Tulsi Foster
8:00-8:10 Guided meditation #6: Ken
8:10-8:50 Presentation #3: Swami J
8:50-9:00 Guided and silent meditation (brief intro, then silence), Ray Jones


FRIDAY, February 26

7:00-8:00 Qi-gong: Ken Roman
8:00-9:00 Breakfast, walk, quiet time

9:00-9:40 Presentation #4: Olga Garcia
9:40-9:50 Brief Break
9:50-10:30 Presentation #5: Rukmini
10:30-10:40 Guided meditation #7: Ray
10:40-11:00 Break, walk, quiet time
11:00-11:40 Presentation #6: Phillip Ellis
11:40-12:00 Guided meditation #8: Mindy

12:00-2:00 Two hour break for lunch, walk, quiet time

2:00-2:40 Presentation #7: Mindy Broadstone
3:00-3:10 Guided meditation #9: Swami J
3:10-3:30 Break, walk, quiet time
3:30-4:20 Panel: Carolyn Reynolds, Debbie Bolender, Olga Garcia,
	 Mindy Broadstone, Ray Jones
4:20-4:30 Guided meditation #10: Tulsi

4:30-5:00 Optional light hatha yoga: Kathy Tabb and Rukmini Eggelte
4:30-6:30 Two hour break for dinner, walk, quiet time

6:30-6:40 Intro to evening activities
6:40-6:50 Guided meditation #11: Felicia
6:50-7:40 Music and singing
7:40-8:40 Oming
8:40-9:00 Silent meditation #12: Ray (to introduce the meditation)



SATURDAY, February 27

7:00-8:00 Hatha yoga: Felicia McQuaid
8:00-9:00 Breakfast, walk, quiet time

9:00-9:40 Presentation #8: Carolyn Reynolds
9:40-9:50 Brief Break
9:50-10:30 Presentation #9: Ken Roman
10:30-10:40 Guided meditation #13: Ken
10:40-11:00 Break, walk, quiet time
11:00-11:40 Presentation #10: Lal Goel
11:40-12:00 Guided meditation #14: Mindy

12:00-2:00 Lunch, quiet time (Specially prepared Indian food, Bombay Masala,
	 326 Eglin Parkway NE, Fort Walton Beach)

2:00-2:40 Presentation #11: Kathy Tabb
3:00-3:10 Guided meditation #15: Tulsi
3:10-3:30 Break, walk, quiet time
3:30-4:20 Panel: Felicia McQuaid, Kathy Tabb, Ken Roman, Phillip Ellis, Swami J
4:20-4:30 Guided meditation #16: Felicia McQuaid
4:30-5:00 Optional light hatha yoga: Rukmini Eggelte

4:30-6:30 Two hour break for dinner, walk, quiet time

6:30-6:40 Intro to evening activities
6:40-6:50 Guided meditation #17: James
6:50-7:30 Drumming circle
7:30-8:10 Music
8:10-8:15 Brief break
8:15-9:00 Guided Bhuta Shuddhi meditation #18: Swami J



SUNDAY, February 28

7:00-8:00 Hatha yoga: Carolyn Reynolds
8:00-9:00 Breakfast, walk, quiet time

9:00-9:40 Presentation #12: Ray Jones
9:40-10:20 Presentation #13: Felicia McQuaid
10:20-10:40 Guided meditation #19: Phillip
10:40-11:00 Break, walk, quiet time


11:00-12:00 Statement of Purpose: Cynthia
	 Summary presentation #14: Swami J
	 Closing prayer, Mindy Broadstone
	 Guided meditation #20: Felicia McQuaid
	 Affirmation for the week, Tulsi Foster

12:00pm Conference end time.

Local activities, online meetings, retreats, other programs
Update: May 6, 2010

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga." The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa
is purposefully choosing to do that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable,
steady, undisturbed inner calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin
foundations of Yoga, along with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment
(Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means
"effort" or "striving." The hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving
people in their efforts towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an
Ashram. Thus, our community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known
as Abhyasa Ashram. More than any physical location, it is really a place of the
heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

NEWS
We have started the process of incorporating the ashram and attaining nonprofit
status. Over the coming year we will consolidate finances and seek to acquire or
build a larger ashram. Details will be announced as known.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Daily Silent Meditation (30 minutes): 11:30am and 6:00pm
MAY 6, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
MAY 9, SUN, 9:30-11:00am Center for Nondualism
MAY 10, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
MAY 12, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
MAY 13, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
MAY 20-24, Satsang in Pittsburgh
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

FEBRUARY in Florida (February 2011):
Daily discussions and meditations
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/feb-in-florida.htm

ONLINE MEETINGS
Regular online meetings, reviewing articles from SwamiJ.com and other sources,
along with Q&A on general topics
Schedule and details: http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm
Usually several times per week unless I am traveling and have no internet access

Click this link to join any of the meetings listed below (meeting ID 417556059):
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/417556059
Exceptions to the following regular schedules will be noted below the specific
dates and times.

Wednesdays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Saturdays, 8:30am CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Saturdays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Sundays, 9:00pm CST (US), Bhagavad Gita Discussion
    Online copy of Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita is here.
http://books.google.com/books?id=UVTfbBezcfcC&pg=PP1&dq=perennial+psychology+of+\
the+bhagavad+gita#v=onepage&q=&f=false

RETREATS IN INDIA:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
November 17 - December 7, 2010
March 7 - 27, 2011
November 14 - December 4, 2011

CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
A Community for Non-Dual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative"
Every Sunday at: Brooks Beal Center
100 Beal Parkway NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547
SUNDAY PROGRAM:
9:30-10:30 am: Interactive Program
10:30-11:00 am: Fellowship
11:00-12:00 am: Main Program; speaker, guided meditation, inspirational reading
12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship
CENTER WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
CENTER NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CenterForNonDualism/
SWAMI JNANESHVARA upcoming Center participation:
May  9, 9:30: Interactive Program: Satsang and discussion
May 9, 11:00: Stairway to Heaven
ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND RETREAT:
Joyously Living Nondualism
February,, 2011
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/


ARTICLES:
Yoga (as the term is used on SwamiJ.com)
http://www.swamij.com/yoga-note.htm
Throughout this website the word "Yoga" is used in its traditional meaning of
spiritual realization, rather than the revisionist meaning of Yoga as a physical
fitness program.
Traditionally, Yoga (Sanskrit: union) has referred to the realization through
direct experience of the preexisting union between Atman and Brahman, Jivatman
and Paramatman, and Shiva and Shakti, or the realization of Purusha standing
alone as separate from Prakriti. Yoga is the realization  of union between the
microcosm of individuality with the macrocosm of universality.

REFLECTIONS:
The most important trip you'll make in life
is the trip into meditation,
where you go nowhere.

PODCASTS:
Archive of audio podcasts:
http://www.swamij.com/podcast.htm

YOUTUBE:
Archives of my videos on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu
http://www.youtube.com/swamijb

CONNECTIONS
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/swamij
Twitter: http://twitter.com/swamij
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm
Email and postal contact: http://www.swamij.com/contact.htm

UPDATE: Resending the newsletter because forgot to include First Friday Yoga
Sutras on May 7, 7:00pm.

Local activities, online meetings, retreats, other programs
Update: May 6, 2010

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga." The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa
is purposefully choosing to do that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable,
steady, undisturbed inner calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin
foundations of Yoga, along with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment
(Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means
"effort" or "striving." The hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving
people in their efforts towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an
Ashram. Thus, our community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known
as Abhyasa Ashram. More than any physical location, it is really a place of the
heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

NEWS
We have started the process of incorporating the ashram and attaining nonprofit
status. Over the coming year we will consolidate finances and seek to acquire or
build a larger ashram. Details will be announced as known.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Daily Silent Meditation (30 minutes): 11:30am and 6:00pm
MAY 6, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
MAY 7, FRI, 7:00pm: First Friday Yoga Sutras and discussion
MAY 9, SUN, 9:30-11:00am Center for Nondualism
MAY 10, MON, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita
MAY 12, WED, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
MAY 13, THU, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
MAY 20-24, Satsang in Pittsburgh
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

FEBRUARY in Florida (February 2011):
Daily discussions and meditations
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/feb-in-florida.htm

ONLINE MEETINGS
Regular online meetings, reviewing articles from SwamiJ.com and other sources,
along with Q&A on general topics
Schedule and details: http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm
Usually several times per week unless I am traveling and have no internet access

Click this link to join any of the meetings listed below (meeting ID 417556059):
https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/417556059
Exceptions to the following regular schedules will be noted below the specific
dates and times.

Wednesdays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Saturdays, 8:30am CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Saturdays, 9:00pm CST (US), Satsang and Discussion
Sundays, 9:00pm CST (US), Bhagavad Gita Discussion
    Online copy of Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita is here.
http://books.google.com/books?id=UVTfbBezcfcC&pg=PP1&dq=perennial+psychology+of+\
the+bhagavad+gita#v=onepage&q=&f=false

RETREATS IN INDIA:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
November 17 - December 7, 2010
March 7 - 27, 2011
November 14 - December 4, 2011

CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
A Community for Non-Dual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative"
Every Sunday at: Brooks Beal Center
100 Beal Parkway NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547
SUNDAY PROGRAM:
9:30-10:30 am: Interactive Program
10:30-11:00 am: Fellowship
11:00-12:00 am: Main Program; speaker, guided meditation, inspirational reading
12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship
CENTER WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
CENTER NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CenterForNonDualism/
SWAMI JNANESHVARA upcoming Center participation:
May  9, 9:30: Interactive Program: Satsang and discussion
May 9, 11:00: Stairway to Heaven
ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND RETREAT:
Joyously Living Nondualism
February,, 2011
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/


ARTICLES:
Yoga (as the term is used on SwamiJ.com)
http://www.swamij.com/yoga-note.htm
Throughout this website the word "Yoga" is used in its traditional meaning of
spiritual realization, rather than the revisionist meaning of Yoga as a physical
fitness program.
Traditionally, Yoga (Sanskrit: union) has referred to the realization through
direct experience of the preexisting union between Atman and Brahman, Jivatman
and Paramatman, and Shiva and Shakti, or the realization of Purusha standing
alone as separate from Prakriti. Yoga is the realization  of union between the
microcosm of individuality with the macrocosm of universality.

REFLECTIONS:
The most important trip you'll make in life
is the trip into meditation,
where you go nowhere.

PODCASTS:
Archive of audio podcasts:
http://www.swamij.com/podcast.htm

YOUTUBE:
Archives of my videos on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu
http://www.youtube.com/swamijb

CONNECTIONS
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/swamij
Twitter: http://twitter.com/swamij
Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm
Email and postal contact: http://www.swamij.com/contact.htm

CALENDAR:
Please visit the website for the complete calendar for descriptions. Revisions
and cancellations are also listed there.
http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

CURRENT ACTIVITIES:
(Mostly Fort Walton Beach, Florida area)

MOST DAYS, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Silent Meditation; satsang after.

Satsang means coming together in truth.
sat=truth; sanga=company

MOST DAYS, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Silent Meditation; satsang before and after meditation

FIRST FRIDAY, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Satsang, topic discussion, tea and food. Please suggest a topic or a question
either directly from your readings and practices from the Yoga Sutras, or that
can be related to the Yoga Sutras in our discussions. These are informal
gatherings, which have been happening monthly since 2001. They are usually quite
fun and informative. Sometimes there are only a few people; other times it's a
bit crowded.

SATURDAY (+2), 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
On the Saturday that is two weekends after the first Friday (15 days after the
first Friday) there is satsang, topic discussion, meditation, food/prasad.
Please bring topic questions from sources such as Yoga Sutras, Upanishads, books
by Swami Rama, or articles from SwamiJ.com. (This generally falls on the third
Saturday of the month, but sometimes falls on the fourth Saturday)

PRIVATE TIME:
Please contact me to arrange private time to talk about life, meditation
practices, or to receive individualized training, such as with meditation or
breathing techniques.

FEES:
There are no fees for classes, other gatherings, or personal meetings. Donations
from the heart are gratefully appreciated, but are never solicited.

SPEAKING AND FACILITATING:
If you'd like me to facilitate gatherings at your location (near the Fort Walton
Beach, Florida area), please let me know. I'm flexible and informal about this.
There are also no fees for this.

CALENDAR:
Please visit the website for the complete calendar for descriptions. Revisions
and cancellations are also listed there.
http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

DIRECTIONS:
Please email or call for directions (850-796-3115).

BIO:
http://www.swamij.com/swamijnaneshvara.htm

MY YouTube VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu

ABHYASA ASHRAM:
The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa is purposefully choosing to do
that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable, steady, undisturbed inner
calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin foundations of Yoga, along
with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment (Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The
root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means "effort" or "striving." The
hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving people in their efforts
towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an Ashram. Thus, our
community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known as Abhyasa Ashram.
More than any physical location (especially given its tiny size), it is really a
place of the heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

CENTER FOR NON-DUALISM
Our Center for Non-Dualism has gatherings each Sunday morning. Details about the
Center, the gatherings, location, and times are on the website:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

PURPOSE OF OUR ABHYASA ASHRAM COMMUNITY:

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga."

Yoga is traditionally taught, practiced and learned through a close relationship
between the individual mentor and mentee, teacher and student, in a community of
noble friends, known as kalyana-mitra. Guru is a force-field driven by grace, a
stream of knowledge of direct experience which, though it may operate through a
person, is itself not a person.

GOAL OF PRACTICES:

The goal of our sadhana or practices is the highest Joy that comes from the
Realization in direct experience of the center of consciousness, the Self, the
Atman or Purusha, which is one and the same with the Absolute Reality.

This Self-Realization comes through Yoga meditation of the Yoga Sutras, the
contemplative insight of Advaita Vedanta, and the intense devotion of Samaya Sri
Vidya Tantra, the three of which complement one another like fingers on a hand.

We employ the classical approaches of Raja, Jnana, Karma, and Bhakti Yoga, as
well as Hatha, Kriya, Kundalini, Laya, Mantra, Nada, Siddha, and Tantra Yoga.
Meditation, contemplation, mantra and prayer finally converge into a unified
force directed towards the final stage, piercing the pearl of wisdom called
bindu, leading to the Absolute.

The activities are mostly in Fort Walton Beach, Florida or nearby communities.
Most are at Abhyasa Ashram or are graciously sponsored by other people at
different locations. While I seldom travel, there are a handful of other
activities in other cities. Please contact me if you have any questions or
requests.

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings, retreats, other programs
Update: May 30, 2010

*****************

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga." The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa
is purposefully choosing to do that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable,
steady, undisturbed inner calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin
foundations of Yoga, along with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment
(Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means
"effort" or "striving." The hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving
people in their efforts towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an
Ashram. Thus, our community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known
as Abhyasa Ashram. More than any physical location, it is really a place of the
heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

Calendar: http://www.swamij.com/calendar.htm

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
Legal papers have been filed with the State of Florida for incorporation of the
ashram as Abhyasa Ashram, Inc. We have also started the process of attaining
nonprofit status. Over the coming year we will consolidate finances and seek to
acquire or build a larger ashram. Expanded learning programs are under
development. Details will be announced as known.

**********************************
LOCAL ASHRAM ACTIVITIES
(All times CST/CDST US)
**********************************
DAILY Silent Meditation (30 minutes): 11:30am and 6:00pm

MON, MAY 31, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita, followed by
6:00pm meditation and dinner at Bombay Masala
WED, JUN 2, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
THU, JUN 3, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
FRI, JUN 4, 6:30pm: First Friday Yoga Sutras and discussion

MON, JUN 7, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita, followed by
6:00pm meditation and dinner at Bombay Masala
WED, JUN 9, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
THU, JUN 10, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures

MON, JUN 14, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita, followed by
6:00pm meditation and dinner at Bombay Masala
WED, JUN 16, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
THU, JUN 17, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
SAT, JUN 19, 10:00am: Third Saturday Satsang and Meditation

MON, JUN 21, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita, followed by
6:00pm meditation and dinner at Bombay Masala
WED, JUN 23, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
THU, JUN 24, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures

MON, JUN 28, 4:00pm: Book Club, Bhagavad Gita, followed by
6:00pm meditation and dinner at Bombay Masala
WED, JUN 30, 12:00pm: Curriculum review gathering
THU, JUL 1, 7:00pm: Videos of Swami Rama lectures
FRI, JUL 2, 6:30pm: First Friday Yoga Sutras and discussion

FEBRUARY in Florida (February 2011):
Daily discussions and meditations
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/feb-in-florida.htm

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ONLINE DISCUSSION / SATSANG
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WED, 9:00pm CST/CDST (US), Satsang and Discussion
SAT, 8:30am CST/CDST (US), Satsang and Discussion
SAT, 9:00pm CST/CDST (US), Satsang and Discussion
SUN, 9:00pm CST/CDST (US), Bhagavad Gita Discussion
EXCEPTIONS: when I am traveling. Details are always updated here:
http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm

SCHEDULE and DETAILS: http://www.swamij.com/meetings.htm
(This page is also linked on the home page of SwamiJ.com)

CLICK THIS LINK to join any of the meetings listed above (meeting ID 417556059):
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RETREATS IN INDIA:
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November 2010
March 2011
November 2011
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm

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OTHER PROGRAMS (Details TBA)
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October 2010: East Aurora, New York
April 2011: Sydney Australia, sponsored by:
http://www.yogacoach.com/

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CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
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A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
Every Sunday at: Brooks Beal Center
100 Beal Parkway NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547

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SUNDAY Program:
9:30-10:30 am: Interactive Program
10:30-11:00 am: Fellowship
11:00-12:00 am: Main Program; speaker, guided meditation, inspirational reading
12:00-12:30 pm: Fellowship
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CenterForNonDualism/

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SWAMI JNANESHVARA upcoming Center participation:

JUN 6, 11:00: Main session presentation:
Claiming, Living, and Following Your Own Path and Truth
JUN 20, 9:30: Interactive Program: Satsang and discussion

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4th ANNUAL CONFERENCE and RETREAT:
Joyously Living Nondualism
February 2011
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

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ARTICLES:
Yoga Nidra – Yogic Conscious Deep Sleep
http://www.swamij.com/yoga-nidra.htm
The form of Yoga Nidra being described in this article can be called Advanced
Yoga Nidra. In recent years Yoga Nidra has been distorted in ways similar to
Yoga itself. Unfortunately, almost any guided practice that brings a modicum of
relaxation is now called Yoga Nidra. Therefore, it is now virtually essential
that we use another term, such as Authentic Yoga Nidra, Traditional Yoga Nidra,
or Advanced Yoga Nidra. I've opted for the term Advanced Yoga Nidra in this
article.

Yoga Nidra means Yogic Sleep. It is a state of conscious Deep Sleep. In
Meditation, you remain in the Waking state of consciousness, and gently focus
the mind, while allowing thought patterns, emotions, sensations, and images to
arise and go on. However, in Yoga Nidra, you leave the Waking state, go past the
Dreaming state, and go to Deep Sleep, yet remain awake. While Yoga Nidra is a
state that is very relaxing, it is also used by Yogis to purify the Samskaras,
the deep impressions that are the driving force behind Karma.

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REFLECTIONS:
There is no path, but you have to follow it to discover that there is no path.

PODCASTS:
Archive of audio podcasts:
http://www.swamij.com/podcast.htm

YOUTUBE:
Archives of my videos on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu
http://www.youtube.com/swamijb
Someone has also anonymously put 126 short videos of Swami Rama's lectures on
internet:
http://www.youtube.com/swamiramahimalayas

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