EDUCATING AND PARENTING FORPEACE
Monday, July 19, 7:30-9:00pm ($25 donation)
Location: St. Maron's Church, across from TheMeditation Center at 631 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN55413
On June 28th, 2004 Swami Veda submitted a proposalto World Council of Religious Leaders and UNICEF titled "Educationand Parenting for Peace," as part of his global peace initiatives tothe United Nations. Swami Veda will highlight the key elements ofthis proposal and present his vision of what parenting skills arenecessary to raise integrated, creative and joyful children in the21st century.
From childhood, Swami Veda Bharati was trained toread the scriptures of various religious traditions includingBuddhist, Jaina, Muslim and Christian. He has participated innumerous interfaith dialogues through his entire career of pubicspeaking and teaching for the past 55 years.
In 1954-56, he participated in numerousconferences of the World Congress of Faiths, and in 1999 attended andspoke at the World Parliament of Religions in Cape Town, SouthAfrica. Currently he is speaking at the 2004 World Parliament ofReligions in Barcelona, Spain.
His short work Unifying Streams in Religions, ishighly acclaimed as providing a fresh perspective for bringing thedifferent faiths closer together. This succinct essay was prepared onthe occasion of the World Peace Summit of Leaders in Religion andSpirituality at the United Nations, August 2000.
Swami Veda Bharati has found the experience ofmeditation to be the common ground among all religions. He not onlyexpounds the same but gives the experience of deep inner silenceaccording to each tradition.
with Swami VedaBharati
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 surroundingDunrovin Retreat Center near Minneapolis. Experience the wisdom andwarmth of daily inspirational gatherings and storytelling with SwamiVeda Bharati. Daily: meditation, hatha yoga, yoga lectures,contemplative nature walks, family activities, music, arts &crafts, storytelling & recreation.
July 17, 2004
Family Picnic with Swami VedaBharati (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 VedaBharati! Swamiji hopes all of his family members from over the yearsmay join him on this day for storytelling, laughing, eating and fun!If you would like you may bring a potluck dish to share, but therewill also be a vegetarian lunch provided by the retreat site.
July 19, 2004
Public Lecture: "Education andParenting for Peace" with Swami Veda Bharati ($25)
Monday 7:30-9:00pm
Location: St. Maron's Church (across the streetfrom The Meditation Center)
On June 28, 2004 Swami Veda submitted a proposalto World Council of Religious Leaders and UNICEF titled "Educationand Parenting for Peace," as part of his global peace initiatives tothe United Nations. Swami Veda will highlight the key elements ofthis proposal and present his vision of what parenting skills arenecessary to raise integrated, creative and joyful children in the21st century.
July 24, 2004
Dinner and Lecture "Shortcutsto 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 hehelps to prepare a scrumptious meal for his students, initiates andfriends of the Meditation Center. Swami Veda's lecture on "Shortcutsto 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 atsvbevents@themeditationcenter.org
July 20-29, 2004
Spiritual Retreat with SwamiVeda Bharati
Location: Dunrovin Retreat Center, St. Croix, MN(For directions, please see www.dunrovin.org)
For those who are not able tocommit to the full two weeks of the Teacher Training or ContinuingStudies program from July 18-31,Swami Veda would liketo personally invite you to come anytime during these nine days andimmerse yourself in the teachings of the Himalayan Tradition.If you are interestedin attending only for a day, an evening, or any amount of time, therewill be a regular caravan to commute to the Dunrovin Retreat Centerfrom The Meditation Center. Please do call us at 612-379-2386 oremail: info@themeditationcenter.org
July 18-31, 2004
Meditation: The Heart ofYoga--Teacher Training and Continuing Studies
Location: Dunrovin Retreat Center, St. Croix, MN(please inquire at ttp@stillpointyoga.cawith 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 introductionto the teaching and practices of the Himalayan Yoga MeditationTradition, includingunique methods of subtle-body hatha instruction and meditativetechniques to connect with the Center of Consciousness.
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