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SUMMARY:The Pursuit of Happiness Through Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a transformative satsang inspired by the timeless t
 eachings of Swami Sri Yukteswar\, the revered yoga master and guru of Para
 mhansa Yogananda. In his profound work\, The Holy Science\, Swami Sri Yuk
 teswar reveals the path to awakening the heart's natural love. This journe
 y involves the removal of eight key inner tensions\, which he calls “the
  meannesses of the heart.” These tensions are:\n\n 	Hatred\n 	Shame\n 	F
 ear\n 	Grief\n 	Condemnation\n 	Race Prejudice\n 	Pride of Pedigree\n 	A N
 arrow Sense of Respectability\n\nDuring the satsang\, we will explore thes
 e emotional barriers and discover the deep joy that arises when we learn t
 o recognize\, control\, and ultimately remove them. Central to this proces
 s is Viveka—the art of discernment\, which is both used and developed t
 hrough the practice of introspection.\n\nIn this process the heart becomes
  free from what suppresses it\, and gradually reveals its most innate qual
 ity. Unconditional love then manifests in our lives\, as a superpower!\n\n
 &nbsp\;\n\nAbout Darshan:\n\nAuthor of "Awakening the Natural Love of the 
 Heart"\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nDarshan Jan Lotichius has practiced meditation since 
 1981. In 1985 he met Swami Kriyananda\, a direct disciple of the great mas
 ter Paramhansa Yogananda and founder of Ananda communities in America\, It
 aly and India. Since then he has been a disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda a
 nd the Kriya yoga path. He holds a degree from the University of Amsterdam
  and Rome\, and has a diploma in violin from the Conservatory of Bari\, It
 aly. Darshan has always sought ways to integrate meditation into all areas
  of life: professional\, artistic\, social\, personal.\n\nIn 2000\, Swami 
 Kriyananda made him a Minister of Ananda Sanga\, the international movemen
 t that offers Yogananda's teachings to all seekers. Darshan organizes semi
 nars both in Europe and in America\, and currently resides in the Ananda c
 ommunity in Assisi\, where he teaches in the Ananda guest retreat.
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CATEGORIES:Classes,Guest Speakers,workshop
LOCATION:Ananda Temple in Beaverton\, 4855 SW Watson Avenue\, Beaverton\, O
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