Ananda Marga Canada Summer Seminar 2022
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Ananda Marga Canada Summer Seminar 2022 Welcome to participate in the Ananda Marga Canada Summer Seminar, July 29 – 31, 2022! We are looking forward to a weekend of stimulating seminar classes and spiritual and social topics, lots of Kiirtana (mantra singing), meditation, and delicious food in the forest retreat centre of Québec. The program starts in the SAJO retreat centre (address: 67, montée Saint- André Saint-Sixte, Québec, ON J0X 3B0) at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 29 with Akhanda Kiirtana followed by meditation and dinner. Saturday will be the main seminar day with three seminar classes on spiritual and social topics. The program at SAJO will end with Akhanda Kiirtana on Sunday morning. Nous avons hâte de vivre un week-end agrémenté de cours de séminaire, de
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Ananda Marga Canada SummerSeminar 2022
Welcome to participate in the Ananda Marga CanadaSummer Seminar, July 29 – 31, 2022!We are looking forward to a weekend of stimulating seminar classes and spiritualand social topics, lots of Kiirtana (mantra singing), meditation, and delicious foodin the forest retreat centre of Québec.
The program starts in the SAJO retreat centre (address: 67, montée Saint-André Saint-Sixte, Québec, ON J0X 3B0) at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 29 with AkhandaKiirtana followed by meditation and dinner. Saturday will be the main seminarday with three seminar classes on spiritual and social topics. The program atSAJO will end with Akhanda Kiirtana on Sunday morning.
Nous avons hâte de vivre un week-end agrémenté de cours de séminaire, de
sujets d’ordre spirituel et social, de Kiirtana (mantra chanté) en abondance et derepas délicieux dans le centre de retraite au milieu de la forêt Québécoise.
Le programme débute à 17 h au centre de retraite SAJO, le Vendredi 29 Juillet,avec un Akhanda Kiirtan suivi d’une méditation et d’un souper. Le Samedi sera lejour principal du séminaire avec trois cours portant sur des sujets d’ordrespirituel et social. Le programme à SAJO prend fin avec un Akhanda Kiirtana leDimanche matin.
Seminar Fee:Adults: $200
Family (including children 0 – 17 years) : $300
Students (18 years and older): $150
Frais du séminaire:Adulte: $200
Famille (y compris les enfants de 0 à 17 ans): $300
Étudiants (18 ans et plus): 150 $
Registration and information: Renseignements et inscription:Ananda Marga Summer Seminar, July 29—31, 2022
Dada Dayashiilananda tel. +1 (819) 962-6219
Dada Parinirvanananda tel. (416)859-8930
Dada Diiptimanananda tel. +1 (929) 257 8099
Ananda Kalpataru Master Unit andApiary
Ananda Kalpataru Master Unit, Connecticut, Boston Region.
The last months have been busy at the Ananda Kalpataru Master Unit. Weinstalled 12 feet by 16 feet shed (a small house) that will serve temporarily as
Dharma Cakra hall, accommodation when it rains, and storage. The shed is locallymade with a wooden structure and has good ventilation and a fragrant woodsmell.
Ac. Kovid Brc. and volunteers installed six raised beds for planting vegetables andmade decorative flower beds along the road. On the occasion of Ananda Purnima,a forty-two pages souvenir was published with the one-year highlights of theAnanda Kalpataru Master Unit. The souvenir was prepared by Ac. AbhiramanandaAvt. and Ac. Diiptimanananda Avt.
Ananda Kalpataru Souvenir (PDF)Click Here
Ananda Kalpataru Apiary
Ananda Kalpataru Apiary (bee farm) started with eight bee hives and wasinaugurated on April 30, 2022. A sustainable project has been launched, and thefirst batch of honey bottles was released with our label, “Ananda Kalpataru Honey– local raw, pure honey.” More than forty people were present in this successfulprogram. Brother Timir Prabhakar is the pioneer of this project. He started withtwo bee hives in his home garden and has gained knowledge and experience inthe importance of having an apiary. Brother Scott is a local bee farmer andchairman of the bee farmer association in Connecticut. He has helped us set upthe bee hives and will assist with the weekly maintenance throughout the year.He gave an interesting workshop on bee farming during the Spring Retreat andAnanda Purnima Celebration. The Margiis appreciated his expertise andknowledge about the intricacies of bee farming. The honey is marketed as localraw honey and has a delicious flavor and texture.
Welcome to Summer Conference 2022!
As the pandemic seems to loosen its grip and much of the world is
returning to ‘normal,’ we are excited to invite all Margiis for theSummer Conference at Ananda Kanan from July 1 to 6, 2022.
As the world is rapidly changing, we see it urgent to speed up theprocess, learn more about MU’s, and invite all responsibleMargiis to be involved. We have planned an exciting program witha focus on Master Units. We have also prepared special youthprograms. We feel they, too, should learn about philosophy andideology.Schedule Summer ConferenceClick Here
In addition, there will be seminar classes, daily Akhanda Kiirtan,Sadhana Shiviir, outings, kid’s programs, and much more.
Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more info!
The Organizing Committee
Boston Region Spring Retreat2022
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uMt8ftyGNkJ3RgrkUTJgV4ez7WlIGqMP2_aHpQLc7jk/edit?usp=sharing
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Namaskar!
It is a great pleasure to invite and welcome you on the occasion of the SpringRetreat & Ánanda Purn’ima (Baba’s Birthday) Celebration on May 13 – 16,2022, at our new Master Unit, Ananda Kalpataru in Connecticut, BostonRegion, New York Sector. Since the Master Unit is new, this is the first springwe can plan a retreat centered around developing the Master Unit and our ruralcommunity in the Boston region. The retreat will be a hybrid program, in-personand virtual.
We will have several practical workshops and classes on various steps to developa master unit, including organic farming, composting, establishing a fruit orchard,beekeeping, our vision for Ananda Kalpataru, as well as RAWA programs andspiritual practices such as Dharma Cakra, Akhanda Kiirtan, Katha Kiirtan.Ananda Kalpataru has a beautiful forest and natural environment, and childrenand families can enjoy exciting excursions and other in-person programs. At thistime, we are planning to provide accommodation nearby the master unit forconvenient access to activities.
Akhanda Kiirtana on June 13, 2022 Inauguration of Ananda Kalpataru Master Unit
The presence of you and your family is highly appreciated. Kindly save the datesand attend the program to make it successful.
The Spring Retreat is organized by the Boston and Philadelphia Regions ofAnanda Marga in the New York Sector. This year, the retreat will be both onlineand in-person at Ananda Kalpataru Master Unit. The theme of the Spring Retreatis Master Unit Development, and the classes and workshops will be reflecting thattheme. We will try to have the classes very practical with information that you canutilize in your home, garden, and spiritual life.
Ananda Kalpataru Master Unit is at0 Fox Hill Drive, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
Donations and Retreat Fee
The suggested donation for the online program is $30.00
The In-person programs will be at Ananda Kalpataru and June Norcross
Webster Scout Reservation, 231 Ashford Center Rd, Ashford, CT 06278.The price for families (including children) is $250 and for adults is $160.We have tried to keep the fees only to cover accommodation and food. Pleaseconsider giving an extra donation for the development of Ananda Kalpataru MUwith your registration fee (or separately.)
Please contact Dada Kovid and brother Timir for more details about lodging andthe in-person programs.
Dada Kovid: (WhatsApp and Telegram) +1 (646) 363-6656, [email protected] Timir: +1 (508) 329-1518
The Ananda Kalpataru Master Unit needs your help through volunteering andfinancial assistance. Please consider supporting the Master Unit with a largerdonation and possibly a recurring donation. If you would like to send a largedonation, please use Zelle or check to avoid PayPal transaction fees. If you haveany questions related to the registration form or donations, please contact DadaDiiptimanananda by Telegram or WhatsApp +1 929 257 8099.
Atlanta Regional Retreat
Welcome to the Atlanta Region Seminar & RetreatApril 15-18, 2022
The theme this year is Unity of Mission: An Inner JourneyTowards the Supreme. The retreat will be at Ananda GirisutaMaster Unit, Atlanta Region. The address is:182 Ananda Girisuta Dr.Marshall NC 28753United States
The retreat will be in-person with Zoom conference attendanceavailable. Please see the schedule here below:https://docs.google.com/file/d/1PvucllISuSF68QvGEK45EsV1IQdyh46P/edit?filetype=msword
And here is a link for registration (click on the image or “readmore”)
Atlanta Region Retreat – Spring 2022
After-school Program at New YorkSectorial Office
Dada Kovid is managing the after-school program at New York Sectorial Office.They currently have seven children enrolled. Dada picks the children up at thenearby primary school, and they walk together to our school. The children receivesupport with the homework and sometimes additional reading and can also play
inside or outside in the backyard. They don’t have homework on Fridays, and weoften get volunteers to lead some extra-curricular activities, such as baking, art,soccer, and basketball. They have also had field trips to nearby parks andplayfields.
The after-school program is constantly developing. Recently, we have receivedgood support from local Margii public school teachers who joined our schooladvisory board. Thanks to Mohan, Dev, Prema, Anima, and Devika.
Most of the Pandemic restrictions have been lifted, and the New York SectorialOffice has again vibrant Dharma Cakras with an increasing number of newMargiis.
Dada Satyamitrananda came to New York for the RDS and gave an inspirationaltalk
The kids making and enjoying pizza on a Friday
One of the boys proudly holding his homemade pizza
Brother Mohan and the kids playing basketball in the backyard of the school
The kids went one Friday to Central Park and got a chance to climb the rocksthere.
Brother Madhuvrata (right) was initiated in 2019. Now he is taking LFT training
i n t h e S e c t o r i a l O f f i c e a n d w o r k i n g i n t h e a f t e r - s c h o o l .
Ananda Dhiira MU Good News
Meditation Retreat, Ananda Dhiira MU
A small meditation retreat was organized by Didi Ananda Acira on February10-15. Even though it was a small group, it was a very powerful retreat, and
everyone felt very inspired. We had a lot of Kiirtan and meditation, and the sistersgot their higher lesson during this period. Seminar topics were discussed duringthis retreat, and we also spent meditating and walking in the beautiful nature ofAnanda Dhiira. Aside from spiritual sharing, Didi also shared about health anddetoxification where sister Padma felt so inspired that she decided to do ten daysof juice fasting after the retreat.
During the retreat, we also had a baking class where brother Surainjan taughthow to bake sourdough bread, and Didi Ananda Acirá taught how to bake carobfruit cake. Those were enjoyable moments. Everyone left the retreat joyous andfull of inspiration. After the retreat, all attendees, sister Padma, brother Caetanya,and sister Shanti Devii, became very active in our online study groups.
Spiritual lifestyle training was conducted by Didi Ananda Acirá in AnandaDhiira MU. Sister Shanti and sister Diipali attended. Shanti stayed with Didi fortwo months, and Diipali has stayed with Didi for six months now. During thetraining, we had very regular spiritual practices, karma yoga, different classessuch as conduct rules, neo humanism, Prout, spiritual classes, and various skillssuch as making enzymes, cultivating soils, cooking, and preserving food, etc.During this period, sister Shanti was very inspired. At the end of the retreat, sheexpressed her gratitude for having a chance to live in Ananda Dhiira, learn manythings, feel the blissful environment, and enjoy the fresh air and wildlife. Themost important aspect was that her spiritual practices became so deep becauseshe got a chance to learn her higher meditation lessons during the training.
Volunteers at Ananda Dhiira MU Since last January, we have startedcultivating the soil by clearing the weeds and adding compost and enzymes. Wealso built two additional raised beds, helped by Vincent. We also cleared a lot ofblackberry bushes, and at the end of February, Surainjan helped us install anirrigation system. Didi Ananda Acira also started germinating different seeds tobe ready by Spring. Of course, we always have a lot of Kiirtan, meditation, andoutings during this time.
Sister Padma Shree weeding the vegetable garden at Ananda Dhiira
Didi Ananda Acira, Caetanya, and Shanti Devii planting together
Collective meditation on the deck at Ananda Dhiira
Sister Shanti stayed with Didi as a volunteer for three months. They utilize thewood from the old deck that was removed last summer for firewood.
Brother Surainjan passed by during the meditation retreat and gave a class onhow to bake sourdough bread. Didi made a cake, he made bread.
In-person Retreat at Ananda PriitiMU
After a long period of the Pandemic, we finally had on March 18 – 20, 2022, a verysuccessful in-person retreat organized by Didi Ananda Acira and Didi AnandaHitaprabha, attended by around 20 people, including children. We had manydifferent activities where everyone really enjoyed and was inspired. We had a lotof spiritual practices with very joyous and vibrated Kiirtan led by brothersNityananda and Mayank. Didi Ananda Acira gave a spiritual class on Kos’as whereeveryone experienced the different layers of the mind through activities.
We had karma yoga where the margiis did different duties, such as tree planting,clearing up some trash, and fixing the house’s equipment (table, electricity, etc.)
A very delicious sentient food was served with the help of margiis led by DidiAnanda Hitaprabha. We also had some fun activities such as treasure hunt and
face painting, which everyone enjoyed, especially the families. We ended ourretreat by celebrating the Holi festival with colors. Everyone was very inspired inthe retreat and looking forwards to the next retreat.
Visit to Mexico
SS Dada Abhiramanandaji and Dada Diiptimanananda visited Cuernavaca, MexicoCity, and Monterrey in Mexico from mid-February to mid-March 2022. DadaRagatmananda lives at Cuernavaca Jagrti and daily tours the city and neighboringareas singing Kiirtana and doing pracar. The Dadas had Akhanda Kiirtana withthe Margiis in Cuernavaca and the Margiis same time accepted brother Rainjanas the Bhukti Pradhan. Sister Ainjali came from Mexico City. She is active inpracar and organizing talks by Dadas and Didis at her studio in Mexico City.
Mexico has a rich history and culture, and this time, apart from organizationalwork, the Dadas had a chance to see the pyramids at Xochicalco, which are theremains of a city that served as a religious center and fortress by a Mayan groupof traders from Campeche from 650 AD to 900 AD.
Dada Cirananda is taking care of the Monterrey Jagrti. The Dadas had somemeetings with the Monterrey Margiis and organized Akhanda Kiirtana at theJagrti. It was the first Akhanda Kiirtana since last summer due to the Pandemic.
Monterrey Margiis after Dharma Cakra with Dada Diiptimanananda (right), SSDada Abhiramananda (center) and Dada Cirananda (left).
Dada Ragatmananda (left) and SS Dada Abhiramananda (right). DadaRagatmananda is a painter and musician. Some of his paintings are in the back.
Margiis and Dadas in Cuernavaca after Akhanda Kiirtana
Akhanda Kiirtana at Cuernavaca Jagrti. The meditation hall has recently beenrenovated and painted.
Akhanda Kiirtana at Monterrey Jagrti
Online Peace Festival with WorldYoga Community
The World Yoga Community in New York, led by Guru Dileepji, organized anonline event in cooperation with the United Nations and Ananda Marga in NewYork Sector. Many dignitaries and spiritually minded people were present at thisevent. Ac. Abhiramananda Avadhuta, Sectorial Secretary of New York Sector,represented Ananda Marga and gave a short talk on the importance ofNeohumanism in achieving World Peace.
