Tuesday, July 3, 2012

"Inside the Wall" - A Devotee's Spiritual Journey

Hey all you Vancouverites!
My memoir "Inside the Wall" is now being sold at:
Nurture with Nature
120 - 2050 Scotia St.
Vancouver
Pop in and take a peak, and enjoy Sheila's other products as well!

Megan Bishop-Scott
Writer

Memoir available on Amazon.com

www.bishop-scott.com


This is the excerpt of what Swami said in satsang: 
"This book 'Inside the Wall' will be more useful to seekers on the path than Autobiography of a Yogi because it is so down-to-earth; Megan honestly, authentically presents her seeking." 
Summarizing her spiritual journey Megan wrote these in Gratitude towards Swamiji Take a sneak preview of the book at Amazon

Monday, July 2, 2012

Today: Guru Purnima Celebrations

Nithyanandam,
We Invite You..with friends & family... for
Guru Purnima Celebrations July 2nd 

6:30 pm @ Pacific Institute of Reflexology 

Pacific Institute of Reflexology,
535 West 10th Ave., Vancouver
(rear entrance via alley only)
for more information: 


Guru Purnima or the Full Moon of the Guru is the precious opportunity to open ourselves again to the guidance of the Guru. This is the auspicious day when the Guru receives us into His compassion and wipes out even the most terrible karmas of life-times with His unconditional Grace. Whatever your fears, your doubts, your sorrows, your desires - place them at the Guru's lotus feet on this day and receive abbhaya(fearlessness) and varada (grace).


The only day Master accepts from disciple 
This is the only day the Master accepts anything that's given to him! 

This simple act of giving is said to burn many lives of accumulated karma. Just like sunlight can burn a piece of paper if we place a magnifying glass in front of it, ones karmas can get burnt away in the presence of an enlightened master who is the bridge between you and the universal consciousness that we all call God! 

Offer Your Gratitude To The Master
What is Bhiksha? 
Why do we offer Bhiksha to the Master? 

Bhiksha is a disciples offering to the Guru. It may be anything - flowers, fruits, money, rice, sponsoring for ashram activities, offering puja, precious items, or anything else. The material gifts one gives are symbolic of the 'ahamkara' (ego) of the disciple; which is the only thing the guru asks for - the limited identity of the disciple, so he may leave it behind and grow into the limitlessness of the Supreme. In the external act of placing what one considers important to oneself at the guru's feet, one gives a bit of oneself to a Higher Source. 


Blessings for all occasions
Need blessings? Birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, housewarming, marriage, new job, new child? ... any occasions or no occasion? or just want to offer your gratitude directly and talk to Swamiji in person or over the phone? Or just missing Swamiji? There is no better way to express your heartfelt gratitude than offering Pratyaksha Pada Puja. You can now offer Pratyaksha Pada Puja in person or over internet videoconferencing - there is no real difference.
Incarnation can dissolve all karmas
An Avatara Purusha (incarnation) dissolves all karmas as he is the very embodiment of Existence. Pratyaksha Pada Puja is a mark of gratitude for the health, wealth, energy and transformation experienced in one's life as a result of His blessings and His presence. 
Pada Puja is the worship of the divine feet of the Guru or Master. During the puja, we make various offerings to His Holy Feet. It is an expression of gratitude to the Master for all the auspiciousness He showers on us. The complete and ultimate surrender to the feet of the Master is the way to God. 
It is a once-in-many-lifetimes opportunity to be able to offer Pratyaksha Pada Puja to a living incarnation. Now you can offer your heartfelt gratitude by doing Pratyaksha Pada Puja to the Master in person or remotely via 2-way video conference from the nearest Nithyananda temple/center or from the comfort of your home.
Pratyaksha Pada Puja for Guru Purnima
Now you can preregister for Pratyaksha Pada Puja for Guru Purnima on Jul 03, 2012 IST. Spaces are limited so hurry! 
Guru Purnima or the Full Moon of the Guru is the precious opportunity to open ourselves again to the guidance of the Guru. This is the auspicious day when the Guru receives us into His compassion and wipes out even the most terrible karmas of life-times with His unconditional Grace. Whatever your fears, your doubts, your sorrows, your desires - place them at the Guru's lotus feet on this day and receive abbhaya(fearlessness) and varada (grace). 

For more details: 


Time Events Description

Swamiji Arrives To Nithyanandeshwara temple, Guru Poornima Flag Hoisting
3rd July: 06.30 am - 06.50 am IST- Indian Time
2nd July: 06.00 pm - 06.20 pm PST - Pacific Time

Pratyaksha Pada Pooja in Main Stage (In Between Pancha Arathi)
3rd July: 07.00 am IST - Indian Time
2nd July: 06.30 pm PST - Pacific Time,

Morning Satsang In Main Stage (English)
3rd July: 07.45 am IST - Indian Time
2nd July: 07.15 pm PST - Pacific Time

Continued By Guru Poornima Darshan
3rd July: 09.00 am IST - Indian Time
2nd July: 08.30 pm PST - Pacific Time

Kalpataru Darshan
3rd July: 06.30 pm IST - Indian Time
3rd July: 06.00 am PST - Pacific Time

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