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Newsletter Nov. 02, 2016
Upcoming Events
Guest Lectures – Fri. Nov. 04, Sun. Nov. 6, Tue. Nov. 8
Swami Brahmarupananda, from Vedanta Centre of Greater WA/DC, will deliver three lectures:
1) Friday, Nov. 04, 7:30 – 8:30pm, Topic : ‘The Field & the Knower of the Field’
2) Sunday, Nov. 06, 5:00pm – 6:00pm, Topic: ‘The Power of Thought’
3) Tuesday, Nov 08, 7:30 – 8:30pm, Topic: ‘Seeing and Serving God in All’
All are welcome.
Day-long Meditation - Sat. Nov. 05, 12:00Noon – 8:00PM
This is a continual long meditation session, starting with guided meditation at 11:00 AM. Must be IN bldg by 12 noon, when entry will be locked; Can leave any time, but cannot re-enter until 6:30PM. Simple Veg. lunch-food will be provided. Doors open at 6:30pm for the 7:00pm singing Aarati, then meditation resumes.
Children's Program – Sun. Nov. 06
Children’s program (ages 6-12 only) will meet from 4PM – 6PM. All young children welcome.
Swami Travels – Oct. 28 - Nov. 13
Swami Yogatmananda is now in Australia for 10 days. Upon returning, he will again be in CA; then Indianapolis IN. He will be back in Providence on Sunday Nov. 13th night.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME! for East US - Sun. Nov. 06, Midnight
TURN CLOCK-TIMES BACK ONE HOUR on Sat. Nov. 5 night
Weekly
Programs (in addition to Daily Programs given below)
| Friday, Nov. 04 |
7:00 PM: Aarati (devotional music) & meditation 7:30 – 8:30 PM: Swami Brahmarupananda, Vedanta Cntr WA/DC will speak on: ‘The Field & the Knower of the Field’ |
| Saturday, Nov. 05 |
8:30 – 10:30 AM: Karma Yoga/Cleaning 12 noon – 8:00 PM: Day-Long Meditation (See more info above) 7:00 - 8:00 PM: Aarati (singing, a short reading) & Meditation |
| Sunday, Nov. 06 |
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Lecture: ‘The Power of Though’t by Swami Brahmarupananda 7:00-8:00 PM - Meditation |
| Tuesday, Nov. 08 |
7:00 PM: Aarati (devotional music) & meditation 7:30 – 8:30 PM: Swami Brahmarupananda, Vedanta Cntr WA/DC will speak on:'Seeing & Serving God in All’ |
Daily Programs
| Morning : | 5:45 – 6:45 AM: Meditation 6:45 – 7:00 AM: Chanting followed by a short reading from 'The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, Vol. 7' 7:00 – 7:25AM – A short ritual worship/Puja. Open to all. |
| Evening : | 7:00 – 7:15 PM: Aarti (devotional music), with a short reading from 'THE STORY OF AN EPOCH: Swami Virajananda and his Times', by Swami Shraddhananda 7:15 – 8:00 PM: Meditation. Open to all. |
Past Events
Swami Travels – Oct. 28 - Nov. 13
Swami Yogatmananda traveled to San Francisco, CA and participated in the re-dedication ceremony/expansion of the Old Temple and delivered talks. From there he journeyed to Australia.
Synopses of Past Classes
Study Class on 'Jnana Yoga' - Oct. 28, Friday
Class was cancelled.
Sunday Lecture - Mother Kali: A Musical Offering – by Swapna and Rahul Ray and Others – Oct. 30
Swapna Ray on harmonium and vocals, Rahul Ray on vocals, Shiva Ramakrishnan on flute, and Sagar Dey on tabla, performed devotional songs addressed to Mother Kali, who takes many forms for her devotees.
Then, Jeyanthi Ghatraju performed a Bharatnatyam dance addressed to Mother Durga.
Study Class - The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna – Nov. 01, Tuesday
Class was cancelled.