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Upcoming Retreats

SRV Associations’ annual summer retreat in Northern California is developing into a marvelous multi-generational experience in the transmission of Vedanta's liberating message while living together as one extended holy family. Last year we had children, teens, young adults and upwards. Everyone was deeply affected by the richness and potential of the teachings in this auspicious mix of ages, se t in the beauty, peace, and seclusion of nature. Babaji's ability to transmit these teachings to individuals at any age and stage of development, and simultaneously to the benefit of the entire group, is certainly one of the highlights of SRV sangha life. Acceding to the wishes of many, we have increased the length of this retreat to 7 days.

Tuition, all inclusive:

• 7 days: $630
• 5 days: $450
• Weekend rate: $250
• Children's tuition (5 -12yrs): $45/day, sliding scale
• Student and Low income rate: 50% discount
• Reservations with deposit due by June 13. Balance due by July 3.
• Non refundable fee of $75 for cancellations after June 4.
• Financial hardship? Contact Annapurna: 808-990-3354 or Bhavatarini Ma 415-468-4680

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Make checks out to SRV Associations and mail to:
SRV Associations
PO Box 1364
Honoka'a, HI 96727

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Babaji deftly weaves the commentaries of renowned Seers like Vedavyas and Swami Vivekananda with his own experience in guiding westerners to make the sutras and the prescribed practices and their results understandable. This is the most subtle art -- concentration of mind and all that leads to it -- and it is essential for inner peace.

This mini-retreat features morning meditation, morning and afternoon classes, evening worship, satsang, and meditation.
Accomodations: At a location overlooking the Seattle skyline and Puget Sound. Meals are vegetarian.


Tuition, all inclusive:

• $250
• Student / fixed income: $125; Sliding scale on request
• Reservation with deposit due by September 20. Balance due by October 3.
• Non refundable deposit of $75 for cancellations after October 3.
• Contact: srvinfo@srv.org or 808-990-3354

Lecture Series

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Sundays at 2:30pm – 4:30pm
May 4, 11, 18, 25
Classes are free of charge, donations appreciated

India's Eternal Wisdom
Spiritual Discourses with Babaji Bob Kindler

This is a unique opportunity for aspirants of all Indian
darshanas and pathways to imbibe the eternal fundamental precepts
of Vedic Philosophy from which they sprang. Inspiring visuals and devotional songs
will be utilized to bring these teachings home.

Unshinji Temple (Kaloko mauka)
73-1539 Hao St., Kailua-Kona
See directions or phone: 325-2377; 322-4168

Jai Ma Music Event

Great Swan Transmission: Wisdom through Devotional Song
featuring:
         Babaji Bob Kindler: autoharp, vocals
         Lokelani Kindler: recitations, vocals, kartols
         Annapurna Sarada: flute, kartols, vocals
         Rik Masterson: tablas
         
Portland, Oregon:
Friday, June 20, 2008 • 7:00 p.m. • $10

Buddhist Daihonzan Henjyoji Temple
2634 SE 12th Ave.
Ph: 503-774-2410; 503-349-4159

For directions, click on the map:


March 7, 2008
Portland, Oregon at Opening to Life

January 1, 2008
Cossipore, Kolkata, India: Kalpataru Day

It was at the Cossipore Garden House that Sri Ramakrishna, in an ecstatic mood, showered his divine grace on the householder devotees and blessed them, saying, “Chaitanya Ho! May your consciousness be illumined!” Since that day, January 1, 1886, he has been celebrated as the Kalpataru, the Wish-fulfilling Tree. And it is also at this sacred site, that the Master spent the last days of his life and then entered into Mahasamadhi.

Babaji has been invited and is scheduled to present devotional songs in the morning of this auspicious day of the Kalpataru Day Celebration at Cossipore Garden.

Portland, Oregon:

The Universal Message of Mother India
Sunday, June 22, 2008 • 5pm • $10

Buddhist Daihonzan Henjyoji Temple
2634 SE 12th Ave.
Ph: 503-774-2410; 503-349-4159

For directions, click on the map:


Sunday, March 16, 2008 • 4pm to 5:30pm • $10
Transformation & Transmission via Sacred Word & Music
East West Bookshop, Mountain View, California

Sarada Ramakrishna Vivekananda Associations has published a new book, Swami Vivekananda Vijnanagita, selected teachings arranged in verse form by Babaji Bob Kindler, Spiritual Director of SRV. It imbibes the candid reflections of this illumined soul who transformed and shifted the consciousness of the West and India in spiritual, religious, philosophical, social, and scientific arenas. A “Voice without a Form,” Vivekananda's imprint is in every progressive movement we see today. Inspiring music and chanting by Babaji Bob Kindler will accompany selected readings and commentary.

India Pilgrimage

Babaji Bob Kindler has been leading pilgrimages to India since 1992. These profound journeys are centered on the holy sites associated with the lives of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi, Swami Vivekananda, and the entire Ramakrishna lineage and Order. Additionally, visits are often made to ancient holy places like the Source of the Ganges, Vrindavan, and Hrishikesh.

Special experiences include meeting with the revered swamis of the Ramakrishna Order at various centers, visits to and/or meditation and worship in sacred temples such as the Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Sri Ramakrishna’s temple at Belur Math, and the inspiring classes given regularly by Babaji throughout the tour. Many pilgrimages include an overnight visit to Jayrambati, the birthplace of Holy Mother, Sri Sarada Devi, a heavenly realm all unto itself, where Mother’s quiet, deep, and all-loving Presence permeates the atmosphere.

For more information: email srvinfo@srv.org
or call 808-990-3354 (Mon-Sat, 12 noon - 7 pm PST)