Ravindra will conduct a weekend exploration of the theme
“Science and the Sacred”
during the weekend of February 28 - March 1, 2020
at the Studio of Life.Love.Yoga in Sisters, Oregon.
For information and registration, please write to
"Life.Love.Yoga." lifeloveyoga@gmail.com
Yoga as a Science of Inner Transformation
A Talk by Ravi Ravindra
One single lesson that can be gleaned from all the scriptures and sacred texts is: unless searchers undergo radical transformation of their whole being, they cannot come to the Truth or the Real or God. The process of transformation leads not to freedom for myself but rather to freedom from my conditioned self.
Friday, March 13; 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Talk Cost: $15
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Yoga in the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita
A Workshop with Ravi Ravindra Meditation – Lecture -Tea
The transformational teaching of Yoga will be explored based on the two classical texts of
Yoga of which Ravi has made fresh translations with his commentary. As we will discuss, a
searcher soon becomes interested in the adventurous journey of self-transformation rather
than the destination, which always remains a mystery.
Saturday, March 14, 2020; 11:00a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Workshop Coast: $45
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Or for Friday and Saturday together: $50
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Ravi Ravindra is an author and professor emeritus at Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he served as professor in comparative religion, philosophy, and physics. He was a member of the Institute of Advanced Study in Princeton, a fellow of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study in Shimla, and the founding director of the Threshold Award for Integrative Knowledge. He has published several books, including fresh translations of and commentaries on the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita.
www.ravindra.ca
Facebook Event
https://www.facebook.com/events/467105897307571/Location Instant Karma Yoga61607
29 Palms Hwy #FJoshua Tree, 92252
Located behind JTAG Gallery in the corner
Questions? Email: gabriella1008@gmail.com
Yoga in the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita
A Workshop with Ravi Ravindra
Meditation – Lecture -Tea
Saturday, March 14, 2020; 11:00a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
About the event:
The transformational teaching of Yoga will be explored based on the two classical texts of Yoga of which Ravi has made fresh translations with his commentary. As we will discuss, a searcher soon becomes interested in the adventurous journey of self-transformation rather than the destination, which always remains a mystery.
Workshop Cost: $45
https://events.eventzilla.net/e/yoga-in-the-yoga-sutras-and-the-bhagavad-gita-a-workshop-with-ravi-ravindra-
2138783545
Or for Friday and Saturday together: $50
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yoga-in-the-yoga-sutras-and-the-bhagavad-gita-a-workshop-with-ravi-ravindra-on-saturday-2138783543
Brief Description about Ravindra
Ravi Ravindra is an author and professor emeritus at Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he served as professor in comparative religion, philosophy, and physics. He was a member of the Institute of Advanced Study in Princeton, a fellow of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study in Shimla, and the founding director of the Threshold Award for Integrative Knowledge. He has published several books, including fresh translations of and commentaries on the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita.
For more information about this event visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/467105897307571/
Location:
Instant Karma Yoga
61607 29 Palms Hwy #F
Joshua Tree, 92252
Located behind JTAG Gallery in the corner
Contact: gabriella1008@gmail.com
Ravindra will give a course at the
Krotona School of Theosophy in Ojai, California on
“Transformational Teachings of the Christ”
during March 17-20, 24-27, 31, April 1, 2, 2020
For registration, please write to School Registrar <schoolregistrar@krotonainstitute.org>;
The spiritual teaching of Christ, like other serious teachings, calls for a radical transformation of our whole being, amounting to a new birth, born of the Spirit. As the Gospel of Phillip says, Christ came not to make us Christians but to make us Christ. In order for us to realize the inner Christ what is required is freedom not for myself but from myself. For the sake of this spiritual awakening what is needed is an impartial and deep self-inquiry and a baptism of fire and spirit, leading to sacrifice.
Only those who are able to practice the discipline taught by the Christ can be regarded as his disciples. The teaching of the Christ, like all other transformational teachings, is not easy to practice. As Christ himself said, “He who is near me is near the fire; he who is far from me is far from the Kingdom” (Gospel of Thomas).
Ravindra will lead a meditation and explore the topic
“What am I? What dies when my body-mind dies?”
at Ojai Yogashala, 306. E. Matilija Street
Ojai, CA 93023 United States
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on March 21 and 22, 2020
For details and registration, please go to
http://www.ojaiyogashala.com/
Munju Ravindra and Ravi Ravindra will offer a workshop on
“Science and Spirituality: Truth, Beauty and Order in Nature”
During March 27-28, 2020.
For registration, please write to School Registrar <schoolregistrar@krotonainstitute.org>;
A weekend of practical exercises, philosophical presentations, and group discussions to assist participants understand their relationship with nature, especially with respect to the similarities and differences in the nature of truth, beauty and order as revealed by the sciences and by spiritual searchers.
Ravindra will give a talk at the Krishnamurti Foundation of America
On “Being and Doing”
From 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. on March 29, 2020.
For registration, please contact
Kristy Lee <kristy@kfa.org>;
Does a clarification of the state of actionlessness (naishkarmaya), highly recommended by Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, help in understanding some of the related subtle teachings of K, such as “Be totally attentive and do nothing”? Realizing that I cannot ascend to the Truth, I wonder if anything is required from my side for the Truth to descend upon me? How can Krishnamurti’s remark that ‘effort is an abomination’ be understood?
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
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
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Being and Doing
A Public Talk and Weekend Retreat with Ravi Ravindra
April 17-19, 2020 (Fri 7 pm – Sun 4:30 pm)
at the Krishnamurti Education Centre of Canada in Victoria, BC
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 “Effort 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?
Complementary activities include guided meditations, awareness-enhancing exercises and the opportunity for reflection and dialogue.
Born and educated in India before moving to Canada, Ravi Ravindra holds master’s degrees in technology, physics, and philosophy and a Ph.D. in physics. He is currently professor emeritus at Dalhousie University in Halifax, where he was professor and chair of comparative religion and adjunct professor of physics. His books include Science and the Sacred, Krishnamurti: Two Birds on One Tree, and Whispers from the Other Shore. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
PUBLIC TALK
Friday, April 17, 7:30 pm at KECC
This talk introduces the weekend theme and is open to the public.
Suggested donation: $15
For more details and registration, please go to
https://krishnamurti-canada.ca/events/being-and-doing/
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