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Feeling tired, stressed or out of balance? Meditation may help!
You are welcome to attend our next Melbourne One-day Meditation Workshop, to be held on Sunday 8th November, 2009.
This free workshop is suitable for both regulars and beginners. The meditation is very easy; no prior knowledge is needed. Everyone will have the opportunity to learn and experience the peace and joy that true meditation can offer.
Workshop topics include:
• Introduction to meditation – for newcomers
• In-depth sessions – for new and previous attendees
• Collective meditations – learn how to achieve mental silence
• Affirmations and mantras to assist meditation
• Scientific research into meditation
• Easy techniques to help reduce stress
• Balancing and clearing chakrasand the subtle system
• Tips on how to meditate at home
• Video talk by Shri Mataji, the founder of Sahaja Yoga
• Live music for meditation (subject to musician availability)
When: Sunday, 8th November, 2009. 11.00am to 2.00pm (Arrive 10.30am for a cup of tea)
Where: Sahaja Yoga Meditation Centre, 229 Warrigal Road, Cheltenham, Melbourne
Workshop cost: No charge! Workshops are provided by volunteers, as a non-profit community service.
Catering: Lunch provided, morning tea and workshop materials are provided.
Seating arrangements provided: Chairs, pillows and carpeted floor.
Bookings: For planning and catering purposes, please RSVP by emailing [email protected] or telephone Hugh on 0439 990 603 if you would like to attend.
We hope you’ll be able to attend this informative and enjoyable day.
Best wishes,
The Sahaja Yoga Collective of Melbourne
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, was celebrated recently around the world. Although a Hindu tradition originating in India, it is interesting to see the many connections between Diwali and other religious thought. For example, while Christmas is celebrated as the birthday of Jesus Christ, His real birthday coincides with Diwali. Also, Shri Mahalakshmi who is worshipped during Diwali celebrations has a close connection with Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
Obama celebrates Diwali
It is interesting that President Obama celebrated Diwali in person in the White House by lighting a ceremonial lamp to the accompaniment of mantras seeking world peace. In so doing, he became the first American President to celebrate Diwali in this way.
For more information about Diwali, including Shri Mataji’s comments on the meaning of Diwali, and a video of President Obama’s Diwali message, you can visit the Canadian Sahaja Yoga website here.
Please enjoy the experience!
The 8-week Sahaja Yoga programs in Parramatta are starting again from Monday, 19 October 2009.
Venue: Harry Todd Hall, Parramatta
Jubilee Lane off Marion Street, close to the Harris Park Train Station
Time: Mondays, 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Bookings and enquiries: 0425 261 119
Shri Mataji
Your Kundalini rises. She is your mother. She is your individual mother and she gives you the second birth. That’s how you get connected to the Divine Paradise.
All this, if it is told without Realisation, has no meaning. But people were given great ideas about it and also were promised that “one day your resurrection will come.” It is the greatest happening for you. It is the greatest event of your life and one must consider it is very fortunate that you have been able to achieve it. All this is because you desired it.
In many of your lives you have been desiring the heavenly paradise. People have been going around in the hills and dales seeking, doing all kinds of things. That is already done by you. You do not have to give up anything….
Life is not that difficult for you. Your job is the easiest thing…. You are all realised souls and you have to create the Divine Paradise on this Earth.
Shri Mataji 2000