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  • Ananda Temple 2171 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA United States (map)
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Wednesdays, July 10-31, 7:30 pm, $60

The spiritual path is rooted in fundamental practices that peel back the layers of ego attachment and self-identification. Explore the ways in which the foundational principles of attunement, devotion, discipleship, and seva can bring you closer to the Divine.

Instructors: Shanti Rubenstone, Nayaswami Bhajana, Nayaswamis Biraj & Lahari, Navashen Jones

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Nayaswami Shanti

Nayaswami Shanti is a lifelong devotee and is now a co spiritual director here at Ananda Palo Alto. She teaches, counsels and still maintains a practice of medicine through her coaching practice of “Transformational Medicine.” Her talks are rich with stories from her life as a physician and her many years on the path. With her warmth and wisdom, she is a much-loved counselor and teacher. Shanti’s talks online.

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Nayaswami Biraj

Biraj’s warmth and joy are contagious. He has been practicing and teaching meditation since 1987, including at Ananda's Expanding Light retreat, on the east coast, and in India. He was a founding member of Ananda India, and also helped begin Ananda Valley Farm. His passions are singing, selfless service, and connecting meaningfully with others.

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Nayaswami Lahari

Lahari is insightful, wise, and present. She has served in many of Ananda's colonies since 1986, including Ananda Village, Sacramento, Rhode Island, and India. She and her husband, Biraj, helped to found the new Ananda community near Pune, India, and more recently, the new Ananda Valley Farm in Half Moon Bay. Lahari is a pastoral counselor and teaches many programs at Ananda.

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Navashen Jones

Navashen helps others fulfill their highest potential through the Ananda teachings in a fun, positive atmosphere. Before Ananda, he was involved in operations services for baseball teams, and as Director of Operations at Facebook’s corporate fitness center. Navashen teaches meditation, and also has a gift for working with young children through nature awareness activities and guided play. He serves in many ways with kindness, a ready smile, and a deep wellspring of inner calmness.

Earlier Event: July 1
Ananda’s 50th Anniversary Celebration: 50 Years of Sharing the Light
Later Event: July 10
Learn to Meditate