CANCELLED OWING TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMONIUM
THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
IN THE LIGHT OF INDIAN MYSTICISM
WEEKEND RETREAT APRIL 10-12
With guiding teacher Ravi Ravindra, explore your relationship with the Christ within, utilizing Ravi's text "The Gospel of John through the Light of Indian Mysticism". Engage with Ravi's talks; explorations will include inner reflections in relation to the shrines, forest and river walks of Turtle Haven, collective conversation, meditation, sharing of a potluck lunch, and an earth based Easter Communion Celebration on Sunday.
A collaboration between Stillpoint at Beckside and Turtle Haven Sanctuary, the retreat begins at Stillpoint Friday evening. Saturday and Sunday teachings at Turtle Haven. Overnight accomodations available upon request, and for an additional charge.
Friday: Stillpoint at Beckside 7 to 9 pm Sliding Fee of $10 to $20 donation for Friday night ONLY:
If attending full retreat, tuition includes Friday's offering
Saturday, April 11: Turtle Haven 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, April 12: Turtle Haven 11 am to 3 pm
Tuition: $225 please inquire with Linda Conroy if you require financial assistance to attend: lnd.conroy@gmail.com
For general inquiry: elizabethkerwin@hotmail.com
Visit: www.stillpoint@beckside.com
www.turtlehavensanctuary.com
www.ravindra.ca
To register, please send a check for $225 by March 1st, 2020 to Elizabeth Kerwin 6551 Rutsatz Road Deming, WA 98244
* "Catches the tone and spirit of St. John and this gospel's profound coherence with other traditions, particularly the Hindu tradition in India and of course the Bhagwad Gita"
Further Thomas Berry, coauthor of The Universe Story
CANCELLED OWING TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMONIUM
VIJNANA YOGA CENTRE
Gabriola Island, BC
A DAY WITH
Dr RAVI RAVINDRA
APRIL 16- 2020
"STAYING IN FRONT"
One common lesson of all spiritual teachings is that a radical transformation of the whole of my being is required for me to relate with the Truth or the Real or God. In the Yoga Sutras much emphasis is placed on abhyāsa (practice) and vairāgya (non-identification) as means for cultivating the stillness of the mind so that the real seer can be present. Steady practice as well as real non-identification require staying in front of whatever I encounter without giving in to the common tendencies of like-dislike or the usual resistance to the force of transformation by addiction to the status quo. Staying with the awareness of whatever I see about myself, without even wishing to change what I see, brings about a subtle transformation from a higher level of consciousness. During the workshop we will explore the practice of staying in front in the light of the Yoga Sutras.
It is with great joy that we welcome back Ravi Ravindra from his worldly travels teaching around the globe.Ravi will spend a day with us, sharing his vast knowledge and profound insights, inviting dialogue and deep listening with his delightful ease and grace. He is the author of several books on religion, science, mysticism and spirituality. He is Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University in Halifax where he resides. http://www.ravindra.ca/
SCHEDULE
April 16- 9.30- 12.30 & 2-5.00
Bring your own lunch or sign up for soup & bun by donation.
COST $95
register & e-transfer FloYoga@telus.net
YurtLand 235 James Way (off Malaspina) Contact Flo 250 618 2804 info@VijnanaFloYoga.com
BEING AND DOING
Two Zoom meetings with Ravi Ravindra
Saturday, April 18, 2 – 3:30 pm and Sunday, April 19, 2 – 3:30 pm (Pacific Time)
What is the relationship between being and doing? What is ‘right action’?
Krishnamurti frequently emphasized the importance of simply being rather than doing this or that action decided by my thinking. The right action needs to ooze out of my quality of being. He made remarks such as “Be totally attentive and do nothing” and “E!ort is an abomination.” In trying to understand the subtle meanings and implications of such remarks, can cultivating a state of actionlessness, as recommended by Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, assist in understanding them? According to Krishna the state of actionlessness is not inaction, but results from skilfulness in action while remaining detached from the fruits of action. What are the implications of this for daily living?
Also, we will explore another remark of Krishnamurti, namely, “You cannot ascend to the Truth, but the Truth can descend to you.” Is anything required from my side for the Truth to descend upon me?
These online Zoom meetings replace the scheduled weekend retreat that has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Each meeting includes a live talk by Ravi Ravindra and allows registrants to participate and ask questions.
On the day of each meeting, registered participants will receive instructions from Ravi and an invitation to join the meeting. Anyone on a computer, tablet or cellphone and a wi" connection will be able to participate. For any further questions, please contact Ravi at raviravindra@eastlink.ca [mailto:raviravindra@eastlink.ca] .
The cost for the webinar: $40 CAD (Canadian Dollars)
For registering please go to
https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/being-and-doing-video-conference/#gf_86
New online class!
Science and the Search for Spirit
As humans, we are innately interested in the external beauty of nature and the intricate laws governing the whole cosmos, as well as the internal questions about who we are and why we are here. In this class, we will explore not what gets dogmatically classified as 'science' or 'religion,' but rather the goals, intentions, attitudes, and practices of those engaged in scientific research and spiritual search.
Saturdays
10-11 am CDT [UTC-05]
8:30-9:30 pm [UTC+05:30]
May 23-June 13, 2020
With Ravi Ravindra
Register at: www.theosophical.org/webinars