EDUCATING AND PARENTING FOR PEACE
Monday, July 19, 7:30-9:00 pm ($25 donation)
Location: St. Maron's Church, across from The Meditation Center at 631 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
On June 28th, 2004 Swami Veda submitted a proposal to World Council of Religious Leaders and UNICEF titled "Education and Parenting for Peace," as part of his global peace initiatives to the United Nations. Swami Veda will highlight the key elements of this proposal and present his vision of what parenting skills are necessary to raise integrated, creative and joyful children in the 21st century.
From childhood, Swami Veda Bharati was trained to read the scriptures of various religious traditions including Buddhist, Jaina, Muslim and Christian. He has participated in numerous interfaith dialogues through his entire career of pubic speaking and teaching for the past 55 years.
In 1954-56, he participated in numerous conferences of the World Congress of Faiths, and in 1999 attended and spoke at the World Parliament of Religions in Cape Town, South Africa. Currently he is speaking at the 2004 World Parliament of Religions in Barcelona, Spain.
His short work Unifying Streams in Religions, is highly acclaimed as providing a fresh perspective for bringing the different faiths closer together. This succinct essay was prepared on the occasion of the World Peace Summit of Leaders in Religion and Spirituality at the United Nations, August 2000.
Swami Veda Bharati has found the experience of meditation to be the common ground among all religions. He not only expounds the same but gives the experience of deep inner silence according to each tradition.
with Swami Veda Bharati
Need more information, or would like to register? Please inquire at The Meditation Center. Email: info@themeditationcenter.org
Telephone 612-379-2386
July 14-18, 2004
Family Yoga Retreat ($325)
Location: Dunrovin Retreat Center, St. Croix, MN (For directions, please see www.dunrovin.org)
Relax and renew in the tranquil woods surrounding Dunrovin Retreat Center near Minneapolis. Experience the wisdom and warmth of daily inspirational gatherings and storytelling with Swami Veda Bharati. Daily: meditation, hatha yoga, yoga lectures, contemplative nature walks, family activities, music, arts & crafts, storytelling & recreation.
July 17, 2004
Family Picnic with Swami Veda Bharati (open donation)
Location: Dunrovin Retreat Center, St. Croix, MN (For directions, please see www.dunrovin.org)
Saturday, July 17th from 1-4 pm
All are invited to a Family Picnic with Swami Veda Bharati! Swamiji hopes all of his family members from over the years may join him on this day for storytelling, laughing, eating and fun! If you would like you may bring a potluck dish to share, but there will also be a vegetarian lunch provided by the retreat site.
July 19, 2004
Public Lecture: "Education and Parenting for Peace" with Swami Veda Bharati ($25)
Monday 7:30-9:00pm
Location: St. Maron's Church (across the street from The Meditation Center)
On June 28, 2004 Swami Veda submitted a proposal to World Council of Religious Leaders and UNICEF titled "Education and Parenting for Peace," as part of his global peace initiatives to the United Nations. Swami Veda will highlight the key elements of this proposal and present his vision of what parenting skills are necessary to raise integrated, creative and joyful children in the 21st century.
July 24, 2004
Dinner and Lecture "Shortcuts to Enlightenment" with Swami Veda Bharati
($35 - full evening, or $25 for either)
Location: The Meditation Center
Come and enjoy the evening with Swami Veda, as he helps to prepare a scrumptious meal for his students, initiates and friends of the Meditation Center. Swami Veda's lecture on "Shortcuts to Enlightenment" begins at 5:00pm and the Dinner begins at 7:00pm. All are welcome for any part of the evening. Bring the whole family! Please RSVP if you are interested in attending the dinner at svbevents@themeditationcenter.org
July 20-29, 2004
Spiritual Retreat with Swami Veda Bharati
Location: Dunrovin Retreat Center, St. Croix, MN (For directions, please see www.dunrovin.org)
For those who are not able to commit to the full two weeks of the Teacher Training or Continuing Studies program from July 18-31, Swami Veda would like to personally invite you to come anytime during these nine days and immerse yourself in the teachings of the Himalayan Tradition. If you are interested in attending only for a day, an evening, or any amount of time, there will be a regular caravan to commute to the Dunrovin Retreat Center from The Meditation Center. Please do call us at 612-379-2386 or email: info@themeditationcenter.org
July 18-31, 2004
Meditation: The Heart of Yoga--Teacher Training and Continuing Studies
Location: Dunrovin Retreat Center, St. Croix, MN (please inquire at ttp@stillpointyoga.ca with Lynn Fraser)
Enjoy the beauty of the St. Croix River and the surrounding woods of Dunrovin Retreat Center, while receiving comprehensive instruction in Yoga. A two-week introduction to the teaching and practices of the Himalayan Yoga Meditation Tradition, including unique methods of subtle-body hatha instruction and meditative techniques to connect with the Center of Consciousness.
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