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Calendar
Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati (bio)
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA
SwamiJ.com home page
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IMPORTANT:
Integration of Calendars
I am in the
process of integrating my personal calendar (the page you are
now viewing) and the calendar of Abhyasa Ashram. This will allow
several of us to cooperatively update the calendar online (my
personal calendar can only be updated on my C drive and then
uploaded to the website.)
Click
here to go to the Ashram calendar. See also
the Meetup calendar, linked just below. |
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ONLINE classes and
discussions.
Please click here for details of days
and times.
Abhyasa Ashram
page on Meetup.com
Calendar page of Abhyasa Ashram on Meetup.com |
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Outline of
Activities (scroll down for details) |
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ONGOING local gatherings:
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* SUN morning: Center for Nondualism
*Exceptions are dates on which I am traveling
First Friday, 7:00pm: Yoga Sutras
Second Friday, 7:00pm: Mantra Mela
Third
ONLINE interactive gatherings
Click here to go to the complete
listing of Online gatherings.
TRAVELING gatherings or retreats
OCT 12-25 Santiago, Chile
NOV 17 - DEC 7, 2010: Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, India
MAR 7-27, 2011: Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, India
NOV 14 - DEC 4, 2011: Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, India
UPCOMING gatherings (face-to-face in Florida
or in other cities):
NOV 17 - DEC 7, 2010: Meditation Retreat in Rishikesh, India
ONLINE interactive gatherings
Click here to go to the complete listing of Online
gatherings.
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Special
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Three Week
Yoga Meditation Retreats
in India with Swami Jnaneshvara
November 17 - December 7, 2010
March 7 - 27, 2011
November 14 - December 4, 2011
Sadhana Mandir (Swami Rama Ashram)
Rishikesh, India
(More information) |
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February in
Florida 2011
with Swami Jnaneshvara
February 3-27 2010
(More information) |
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Connect with
Swami J |
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Email My
Facebook My Twitter
My Myspace
My Yoga
Meditation Newsletter
My Local
Activities Newsletter
My Yoga
Sutras Newsletter
Traditional Yoga group at Facebook (Administrator)
Center for Nondualism group at Facebook (Administrator)
Center for Nondualism Newsletter
Center
for Nondualism Myspace
Distance Learning:
Online interactive learning
Online Satsang group through Facebook
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Purpose of
our Community
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Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to
serving 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." (See
Self-Realization)
Yoga is traditionally taught, practiced and learned through close relationships 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.
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Goal of
Practices
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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 (Yoga, Vedanta, Tantra).
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. (Bindu,
Tradition)
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Activities
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The activities below 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. There are three
newsletters available, including one about local activities.
Please contact
me if you have any questions or requests.
See also:
Beach photos
Fort Walton Beach Local hotels
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Latest info
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Most
of the time (ongoing) - in Florida |
Daily Meditation:
11:30am-12:00pm
6:00pm-6:30pm
(except Sun am) |
Most days
Silent
Meditation is 11:30-12:00 noon and from 6:00-6:30 pm (evening)
most days.
Satsang (Coming together
in Truth)
is some days after meditation. Please me know of your wishes. |
1st Friday Satsang
and Discussion
7:00-9:00 pm |
First Friday of
each month (7:00-9:00 pm), there is a longer Satsang and
Discussion, along with a meal together. Please bring topic
questions from sources such as Yoga Sutras, Upanishads, books by Swami
Rama, or articles from SwamiJ.com. (more
info)
(Food at 6:30 pm, after 6:00 pm meditation)
(Next: Sep 3) |
2nd Friday
Mantra Mela
and Discussion
7:00-9:00 pm |
Second Friday
of each month (7:00-9:00 pm), there is a group chanting of some
traditional mantras, including Gayartri, Mahamrityunjaya, and Om
mantras.
(Food at 6:30 pm, after 6:00 pm meditation)
(Next: Sep 10) |
Third Saturday
(4th Saturday when the 1st day of the month falls on Saturday)
Satsang
10:00am-12:00pm |
On the third Saturday
(two weeks after first Friday program) there is satsang, topic discussion, and meditation.
Please bring topic questions from sources such as Yoga Sutras,
Upanishads, books by Swami Rama, or articles from SwamiJ.com.
(When the 1st day of the month falls on Saturday, then the
Saturday satsang is on the fourth Saturday of that month) (more
info)
(Next: Apr 24, due to traveling to India) |
4th Friday
Drumming/Music
7:00-9:00 pm |
Fourth Friday
of each month (7:00-9:00 pm), there is mixed drumming and music
making.
(Food at 6:30 pm, after 6:00 pm meditation)
(Next: Sep 24) |
Center for
NonDualism
Every Sunday
Interactive:
9:30am-10:30am
Main program:
11:00am-12:00pm
Fellowship:
10:30am-11:00am
12:00pm-12:30pm |
The Center for
Non-Dualism is a community for people who share the Non-Dual
perspective of Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy. The purpose of
the Center is to provide a nurturing fellowship and create an
environment that is conducive to learning and experiencing the
oneness of Non-Dualism. Program is 11:00-12:00. Fellowship at
10:30 and until 12:30 after the program. Interactive program is 9:30 am (see the
Center newsletter).
(Center for
Non-Dualism) |
24-hour retreat
Oct 30-31, 2010 |
24-hour retreat at
Ramada on Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach. Info is on
this flyer. |
Center for
NonDualism
Annual Conference and Retreat
Feb 17-20, 2011 |
Fourth annual
conference at Ramada on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach:
Joyfully Living Nondualism.
Four days: Th, Fr, Sa, Su.
(more info will be posted by fall 2010.)
(see the
Center newsletter).
(Website: Center for
Non-Dualism) |
Book Club
Most Mondays
4:00 - 6:00 pm |
Currently we are
the
Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita by Swami Rama. Participants
read a chapter before the gathering, and the discussions are
based on those readings. There is a separate, private email list
for this gathering and specific updates, etc. If you want to be
on this list, please contact
me.
(Resumes April 12 due to travels in India) |
Monday Masala
Most Mondays
7:00pm |
Most Monday
evenings: dinner at Bombay Masala, 326 Eglin Parkway NE, Fort
Walton Beach, FL, 32547, 850-862-0978. Please come directly to
the restaurant at 7:00pm, or come to regular 6:00-6:30pm
meditation, and we will go together to the restaurant. Note that
Monday is also Book Club day (above).
(Resumes April 12 due to travels in India) |
Curriculum Review
Most Wednesdays
12:00 - 2:00 pm |
Systematic review of
a broad Curriculum outline of the practices of the Yoga
tradition of the Himalayan masters. Let me know if you would
like to have a printed flyer of the curriculum outline.
(Resumes April 14 due to travels in India) |
Swami Rama Videos
Most Thursdays
6:45 - 8:30 pm |
Videos of Swami
Rama. We play, pause, discuss, and play some more. |
Center for
Nondualism
Every Sunday
9:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Interactive programs
at 9:30-10:30. Main program 11:00am - 12:00pm. Variety of
facilitators and presenters. (See
http://centerfornondualism.org) |
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ONLINE "live"
interactive discussions: |
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Various days and times |
Please click here for details of days
and times. |
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Special
events in Florida: |
Guru Purnima
Celebration
THU, Jul 14, 2010 |
THU, Jul 14, 2011 6:30-8:30
pm: Guru Purnima celebration (Silent meditation is 6:00-6:30pm).
Annual celebration of the guiding force on full moon day. The
actual full moon is 1:40am CDT on Jul
15 (a few hours after our celebration). We'll have
tea and food, and share stories. |
Daily
February in Florida
Feb 3-28, 2011 |
February 3-28 is set aside for daily gatherings in Florida (more
info). This is "off-season" here, with many hotels and
condos available for very reasonable rates. All hotels are
within 3-4 miles of the ashram. Come for a day, weekend,
week, or the whole month. Please contact
me to let me know of your tentative dates of arrival and
departure, as this will help with our planning. |
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Programs in
other cities or countries: |
New York City
Sep 16-20, 2010 |
Satsang
programs, Q&A in New York City. Please contact
me for contact information with the people in East Aurora who
have the details. |
East Aurora, NY
Oct 1-3, 2010 |
Satsang
programs, Q&A in East Aurora (Buffalo areas), NY. Please contact
me for contact information with the people in East Aurora who
have the details. |
Santiago, Chile
Oct 12-24, 2010 |
Satsang
programs, Q&A in Santiago, Chile. Please contact
me for contact information with the people in East Aurora who
have the details. |
Three Week Meditation Retreat
Nov, 2010
March, 2011
Rishikesh, India |
Meditation Retreat
with Swami Jnaneshvara at
Sadhana Mandir (Swami Rama's Ashram)
Rishikesh, India
(More info) |
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Upcoming |
Center for
NonDualism
Annual Conference and Retreat
Feb 17-20, 2011 |
Fourth annual
conference at Ramada on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach.
Four days and nights: Th, Fr, Sa, Su. More info will be posted
later in 2010.
(see the
Center newsletter).
(Website: Center for
Non-Dualism) |
Satsang on the Sea
To be announced at a later date. |
Satsang on the Gulf
of Mexico. 4-night cruise on Carnival Cruise Line ship that
departs from Mobile, Alabama (100 miles west of Fort Walton
Beach; about 2 hours by car). Rates are very low right near
booking dates. You can book through
vacationstogo.com for rates as low as less than $300 per
person double occupancy. |
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Personal
times: |
Personal time
Most days |
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.
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From
time to time: |
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Mantra & Meditation |
Saturday evenings (7:00-9:00pm).
Group
mantra practice, including Gayatri,
Mahamrityunjaya,
Soham, and
Om.
(Once every few months) |
OM Chanting
Yoga Room
Niceville |
Group OM mantra chanting session of about an
hour at The Yoga Room of Carolyn Reynolds, in Niceville. Great
acoustics in the room!
Contact Carolyn for more info. |
Satsang programs
Chicago, IL
New York, NY
Pittsburgh, PA
Dates TBA |
Specific dates will
be posted when known. Once posted, please contact
me and I'll put you in touch with local people who can give you details about times and places. |
| Retreats |
Occasional retreats
at the beach, usually Fall or Winter during the off season of
tourism. |
Other cities
in US |
Although I seldom
travel, there are occasional programs in other cities from time
to time. Details of activities and locations are posted here
when programs are scheduled. |
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Out
of town visitors: |
| Extended visits |
If you are traveling
through this area of Florida and would like to stop by for a brief visit,
you are most welcome to do so. If you would like to plan a more
extended stay at one of our local hotels, and to visit
regularly, please contact
me to arrange schedules. Please note that this is not a
residential ashram and there are no overnight accommodations;
visitors stay at hotels or rental condominiums. See also:
Beach photos
Fort Walton Beach Local hotels |
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Local
offerings
from our close circle: |
Hatha Postures &
Meditation
DeFuniak Springs |
Most Tuesdays, 6:00 pm,
plus other times. Group and individual Hatha Yoga Postures and Meditation with June Enfinger
in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, serving Holmes, Washington and N.
Walton counties. Call her at 850-892-2615. See her
website. |
Hatha Postures &
Meditation
Niceville |
Every Tuesday and
Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm. Hatha Yoga Postures and Meditation with
Carolyn Reynolds at The Yoga Room in Niceville, Florida. See her
Emerald Coast Yoga
website or call her at 850-897-4454. |
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Other local links (Florida, USA) |
*Changes in dates: The actual dates of scheduling on
first Friday, third Saturday, etc. might be changed some months due to the
ways the calendar dates align with the days of the week, or as needed to
work around other activities. Any changes are noted in the
descriptions above.
Fees: There are
generally no fees for
classes, other gatherings, or personal meetings. Donations
from the heart are gratefully appreciated, but are never
solicited. A monk of the Himalayan Tradition lives off of
donations as much as possible. For those who question what is an
appropriate donation, please balance your personal financial situation
with typical amounts for personal services, seminars, workshops or donations to churches or
temples. Then let your heart be your guide.
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This site is devoted to
presenting the ancient Self-Realization path of
the Tradition of the Himalayan masters
in simple, understandable and beneficial ways, while not compromising
quality or depth. 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.
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