Pujas & More

Wednesdays, Sept. 10, 17 & 24; Oct. 15 & 22; Nov. 5 & 19, 7-9 pm. Wednesday Night Pujas. The themes will be selections from the Kalika Purana – the account of Lord Shiva’s marriage to Mother Divine in the form of Sati, Her death at the fire sacrifice of her father Daksha, Lord Shiva’s grief, and Her rebirth in the form of Parvati. Follow-up materials can be provided,

Join us for these evenings of devotion, broad ranging discussion, and insightful meditation. For information, call John at 303-839-5417. Donations are appreciated

John C. Mayer will be facilitating these meetings. He is a professional educator and devotee of Ma Kali who holds a Masters degree in Archetypal Psychology from Norwich University. All are welcome to join us at any time.

Thursdays, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, 7-9 pm. Sri Lalita Sahasranaama Stotram Study Group. Learning the recitation of Lalita Sahasranaama (1,008 names of the Divine Mother) will increase spiritual and physical energy, and bring blessings of abundance from the Divine Mother. We recite the names together while performing a Puja to the Divine Mother. An easy and uplifting way to learn the Lalita Sahasranaama, from the teachings of Sri Karunamayi. Donations are appreciated.

“You speak to God in prayers, God speaks to you in meditation.” – Sri Karunamayi

VEDIC STUDIES

Fridays, Sept. 12 & 28; Oct. 10 & 24, Nov. 14, 7-9 pm. Learn Samputita Sri Suktam. The Sri Suktam is a beautiful Vedic hymn that describes Divine Mother Lakshmi's supreme love and compassion for Her children. The Samputita Sri Suktam combines the Sri Suktam with the Rig Veda Maha Lakshmi Mantra as well as a powerful mantra to Sri Durga Devi, from the Chandi Saptasati in order to increase the auspicious spiritual benefits of chanting this hymn.

We will be chanting the Samputita Sri Suktam in front of an energized clear crystal Sri Chakra, a symbol of Sri Lakshmi Devi. As the sound vibrations focus and become absorbed in the Sri Chakra, a tremendous cosmic energy emanates from the Sri Chakra and blesses the chanter as well as the entire household. It has been said that chanting the Samputita Sri Suktam in front of a Sri Chakra is equal to chanting all four Vedas ten million times. This is from the teachings of Karunamayi.

The discussion will be led by Jim Allen who is an avid devotee and student of Vedic studies, and is accomplished at Vedic recitation. Donations are appreciated.

Saturdays, 9-10 am, Sept. 6 & 20, Oct. 4 & 18, Nov. 8 & 22. Sanskrit Study. Sanskrit is the language of the Vedas and a language of primordial vibration and emotion. Learning Sanskrit makes the ancient texts personally accessible. This summer, we will continue our study of the consonants and vowels, read simple words and do simple recitation.

Saturdays, 10 am – Noon, Sept. 6 & 20, Oct. 4 & 18, Nov. 8 & 22. Bhagavad Gita Discussion Circle. Each meeting, we compare the commentary of different masters and saints. The discussion in our small group is very animated and the teaching is becoming very personal to us. Please join us. Come for either class or make a morning of it and attend both.

Sanskrit Study and the Bhagavad Gita discussion is facilitated by Doug Berg. He studied for two years at the Himalayan Institute where he was a student of Swami Rama. Doug Berg later studied Sanskrit with Vyaas Houston at the American Sanskrit Institute and with the late Dr. Susan Tripp of the University of Colorado.

Donations are appreciated.

SUFI CLASSES

Sundays, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 23. Tea at 7 pm; classes start at 7:30 pm. Sufi Studies taught by Khaliqa Collyn Brown. Classes include readings, prayers and spiritual practices. The Sufi path was brought to the West from India by Hazrat Inayat Khan. The way of the Sufi views life in the light of the one essence behind the surface of life, that essence is revealed by all the religions. All are welcome. (Sufi Order
International). Suggested donation: $5. Any amount appreciated.

YOGA CLASSES

Sundays, Sept. 14 & 28, Oct. 12 & 26, Nov. 9 & 23, 1:30-3 pm. Kundalini Yoga Class. Kundalini Yoga is an ancient science of consciousness through body awareness brought to the States and to the public at large by Yogi Bhajan in 1969.Our teacher, Philip Howard (his spiritual name is Hukum Singh), conducts powerful sessions that are positively influencing the health and happiness of those who attend. (Visit his website for more information, http://resonanceengine.com/.) $10 minimum requested.