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Isha Foundation presents: A Free Meditation Session for Clarity, Health and Joy

"Meditation is the only freedom from all the stress that man is going through." - Sadhguru. Come participate in a simple and powerful meditation for: Enhanced Clarity - Improved Health - Heightened focus and energy - Greater prosperity and a state of peacefulness and joy. Organized by Isha Foundation. The Happiness Institute , 1720 Market St, San Francisco, 94102. more »

Zakir Hussain and Masters of Percussion

Masters of Percussion, an outgrowth of Hussain's memorable tours with his father, the legendary Ustad Allarakha, has enjoyed successful tours in the West since 1996, and is a particular favorite with Cal Performances audiences. Organized by Cal Performances. Zellerbach Hall, 101 Zellerbach Hall, Room 4800, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, 94720. more »

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Maharaja: The Splendor of India’s Royal Courts • Art exhibit, featuring paintings, photography, rich textiles, opulent jewelry, and beautiful furniture, which trace the change in the institution of Indian kingship from the collapse of the Moghul Empire in the early 18th century through the end of British rule in 1947. Also featuring teh work of author and artist ... Organized by Asian Art Museum. Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St., San Francisco. more »
Health Advisory Clinic • Free medical consultation from various specialty doctors. Organized by HCCC. Livermore Shiva Vishnu Temple Health Clinic, 1223 Arrowhead Ave Livermore CA 94550. more »
Health Advisory Services • Free health advisory services by health care professionals. Organized by HCCC/Livermore shiva Vishnu Temple. Shiva Vishnu Temple Health Clinic, 1232 Arrowhead Ave., Livermore, 94550. more »
Children's contest • The Balagokulam Magazine is conducting the annual children's contest. There are several categories to participate at different grade levels (Kindergarten - Eighth grade). The contest is open to all children and there is no fee to participate. The last date of submitting the entries is February 19, and the winners ... Organized by Balagokulam Magazine. Online submission, more »
WomenNow TV Relaunch • WomenNow, a lifestyle TV talk show about Indo –Americans, announces a new look. WomenNow was nominated in two categories at the 2011 CreaTiVe Awards held in San Jose. The nominations were for “Bay Area Community Access TV Series Non-Professional” and “The CreaTiVe Excellence Producer” categories. Over this past year, the ... Organized by WomenNow TV. more »
2012 International Math Contest Team Tryouts at Fremont site • Try Out To Enter A Prestigious World Math Competition in Taiwan and 12-Week Training. If your child enjoys solving math problems, he/she is invited to try out for the USA-Silicon Valley teams that will compete in an International Math Contest in Taiwan in July 25-30, 2012. It is a unique ... Organized by MathEdge. mathedge at Fremont, 43385 Ellsworth St Fremont, CA 94539. more »
2012 International Math Contest Team Tryouts at Cupertino • Try Out To Enter A Prestigious World Math Competition in Taiwan and 12-Week Training. If your child enjoys solving math problems, he/she is invited to try out for the USA-Silicon Valley teams that will compete in an International Math Contest in Taiwan in July 25-30, 2012. It is a unique ... Organized by MathEdge. mathedge at Cupertino, 7250 Bark Lane, San Jose CA 95129. more »
Goris in the Story: On the Shifting Dynamics of Whiteness in Bollywood • Ajay Gehlawat, Assistant Professor of Theater and Film at Sonoma State, examines the evolving representations of whiteness in Bollywood film through an exploration of the figure of the gori, or white woman. Organized by Center for South Asia Studies. Stephens Hall, 10 (CSAS Conference Room), University of California, Berkeley, 94720. more »
Comfort Food in the Jewish and Indian Tradition • Please join the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) in collaboration with the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) on Wednesday February 22, for an evening of traditional Jewish and Indian foods. Enjoy presentations on the historic origins and significance of foods central to Jews and Indians. A ... Organized by Hindu American Foundation. Peninsula Jewish Community Center Board Room, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, 94404. more »
Red Baraat "Dhol N' Brass Band" • Brooklyn, NY-based nine-piece dhol n' brass band Red Baraat will perform on Thursday, February 23, at Slim's in San Francisco. Fast-tracking a name for themselves as one of the top live bands playing anywhere in the world, Red Baraat is led by acclaimed dhol player Sunny Jain. Red Baraat, which ... Organized by Slim's. Slim's, 333 11th Street, San Francisco.. more »
Legally Asian 2012 • The third annual Legally Asian 2012 aims to expose college and high school students to law school, explain career options available with a law degree, and discuss current issues affecting the Asian and Pacific Islander communities. We will feature distinguished panelists who have used their law degrees in a variety ... Organized by South Asian Bar Association of Northern California (SABA-NC). UC Hastings, 198 McAllister St., San Francisco, CA . more »
Fifth Annual Evening of World Theatre and Dance • Featuring Abhinaya Dance Company artistic director Mythili Kumar with Abhinaya Dance Company. Organized by Cabrillo College Performing Arts. Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos. more »
The Last Mughal: a GUFTUGU featuring William Dalrymple and Vidya Shah on the glory of the last Mughals • This evocative evening features readings by author William Dalrymple from his book The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty, Delhi, 1857, accompanied by the North Indian Hindustani vocals of Vidya Shah celebrating the sweet and poignant poetry and ghazals of the Mughal court. Performing Arts, UC Berkeley, 2475 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, 94704. more »
The Influenza Pandemic of 1918: New Findings from India and Indonesia • Siddharth Chandra, Professor of Economics and Director of the Asian Center, Michigan State University, on the influenza pandemic of 1918-19, the single most lethal short-term world-wide epidemic of the 20th century. This talk will respond to existing data and present new research on the mortality rates in India and Indonesia ... Dwinelle Hall, 341, DSSEAS Library, Level G, Berkeley, 94720. more »
Citizenship Process and Related Issues • Aruna Venkidu ESQ practices exclusively in the area of immigration and Naturalization Law. She will advise about how to apply for citizenship and any other related issues. Organized by HCCC Human Services/ Livermore Shiva Vishnu Temple. Assembly Hall, 1223 Arrowhead Ave Livermore CA 94550. more »
IMPACT 5K/10K Walk/Run • Pound the Pavement and Change a Life. Fundraising event to benefit food and education for disadvantaged girls in India. The Kiran-Anjali Project is a US-based non-profit that supports education for underprivileged children in India. Organized by Kiran-Anjali Project. Walnut Creek, California, 951 Cheyenne Drive, Walnut Creek, 94598. more »
Holi Celebration • Holi Celebration at Milpitas Library. Cultural Program Talk on "Celebrating the True Colors of Life" Guided Meditation Lunch Seats are limited. RSVP required. Email: bkmilpitas@comcast.net. Organized by Brahma Kumaris, Milpitas, Silicon Valley. Milpitas Library, 160 North Main St., Milpitas, 95035. more »
Ali Akbar College of Music Winter Concert Series 2012 • The third concert in the Series will feature Rachel Unterseher on violin with Ram Kaundinya on tabla, followed by Benjamin Araki (sitar) with Jim Santi Owen (tabla), and will conclude with Chris Ris (sarode) with Dana Pandey (tabla). Ali Akbar College of Music, 215 West End Ave, San Rafael, 94960. more »
"The Mother (Mirra Alfassa) - The Font of Transformation" • Kundan Singh, PhD, associate core faculty at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, is a practitioner of Integral Yoga of the Mother and Sri Aurobindo. His recent book is titled:The Evolution of Integral Yoga: Sri Aurobindo, Sri Ramakrishna, and Swami Vivekananda. Kundan will describe how Mirra Alfassa, also known as the ... Organized by Cultural Integration Fellowship. 2650 Fulton St. (at 3rd Ave.) San Francisco, 94118. more »
Kids Art Contest 2012 • Materials: 11 x 14 paper will be provided. Children must bring their own pencils, markers, crayons, color pencils, watercolors, and oil pastels. No other art materials are permitted. No reference material, i.e. books, sample drawings, etc., allowed. Each child must carry only art materials. Work must be finished in the ... Organized by Indian Community Center. Indian Community Center, 525 Los Coches St., Milpitas, 95035. more »
Desert of Forbidden Art • "The Desert of Forbidden Art" is the incredible true story of how one man, Igor Savitsky, saved a treasure trove of art worth millions of dollars "hiding" it in a museum in the desert in Uzbekistan. A collector of paintings that the Soviet government wanted destroyed, Savitsky traveled thousands of ... Organized by Tiburon International Film Festival. Bay Model, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. more »
A smarter way to Invest for College: Complimentary Workshop • You are invited to attend a free workshop to help answer these key questions about your children's college planning: How much is college going to cost? When should I start saving for college? What are the different ways to save for college? Attendance is limited. Please RSVP by 3/4/2012 to ... Organized by Neepa Shah, MBA, Financial Advisor. MassMutual Financial Group, 2201 Walnut Ave. #140, Fremont, 94538. more »
Performance by A Lakshman • A disciple of Kalaimamani K J Sarasa and the guru of many leading Bharatnatyam exponents of India, in a live performance. Live Orchestra: Subhasri L-Nattuvangam, Praveen GR (Vocal), N Sigamami (Violin), Saktivel Muruganandhan (Mridangam) Organized by Yuva Bharati and Sankritilaya. Mission Center for Performing Arts, 3250 Monroe St., Santa Clara.. more »
Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Priyanka Mody • Priyanka Mody disciple of Guru Indumathy Ganesh, Artistic Director of Nrithyollasa Dance Academy performs her arangetram. Musicians - Indumathy Ganesh (nattuvangam), Asha Ramesh (vocal), N.Narayan (mridangam), Shanthi Narayan (violin) Organized by Nrithyollasa Dance Academy. Jackson Theater, Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd,. Fremont. more »
Non Stop Bhangra with Dehli 2 Dublin • Vancouver based group Delhi 2 Dublin (D2D) plays an energetic mash-up of Bhangra, Celtic, Dub, Reggae and Electronica with global rhythms and club beats. D2D has decided to make one Bay Area stop in San Francisco to bring us their St Patty's Day vibe at NSB. Still holding to its ... Organized by Non Stop Bhangra (NSB). Public Works, 161 Erie Street, San Francisco. more »
public lecture: "Haridas Chaudhuri's Vision of Integral Education" by Joseph Subbiondo • Joseph Subbiondo is the President of CA Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, originally founded by Dr. Haridas Chaudhuri in 1968 as the CA Institute of Asian Studies. A gifted orator and philosopher, Dr. Chaudhuri was nominated in 1950 by Sri Aurobindo to come to the Bay Area to ... Organized by Cultural Integration Fellowship. Cultural Integration Fellowship, 2650 Fulton St. (at 3rd Ave.) San Francisco, 94118. more »
Suzuki Guitar Open House • The California Conservatory of Guitar would like to invite you to our Open House to learn about the Suzuki method for guitar. You will learn the basics of the Suzuki approach and how music education can enrich you and your child's life. We will also have student performances for you ... Organized by The California Conservatory of Guitar. The California Conservatory of Guitar, 2905 Stender Way Unit 72, Santa Clara, 95054 . more »
Darbar • As part of the Maharaja exhibit, the Majestic Courts of India are represented in dance. A Kathak performance depicts the decadence romance royalty with "Darbar." The March 17th performance includes a celebration dinner. Organized by Chitresh Das Dance Company. Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco.. more »
Why foreign aid does not work in countries like Pakistan • Talk by Dr. Samia Altaf, a public health physician and author of “So Much Aid, So Little Development: Stories From Pakistan.” published by Woodrow Wilson Center and Johns Hopkins University Press. Organized by Center for South Asia Studies. TBD, University of California, Berkeley, 94720. more »
Nritto • Fundraiser for Promise WorldWide - An enchanting evening of North and South Indian Classical Dance with Abhinaya Dance Company and Tarangini School of Kathak . Smithwick Theater @ Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd. Los Altos, 94022. more »
Nritto: An Enchanting Evening of North & South Indian Dance • Rasika Kumar and Abhinaya Dance Company present their award-winning choreographic pieces, and Anuradha Nag and Tarangini dancers present their 2011 super-hit excerpts from "Kathak though the Bollywood Lane." Organized by Abhinaya Dance Company and Tarangini School of Kathak Dance. Smithwick Theater, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos, 94022. more »
Ali Akbar College of Music Winter Concert Series 2012 • The fourth concert in our Series will feature a performance by Manik Khan (sarode) with William Rossell (tabla), followed by a tabla duet with Ram Kaundinya and Rahul Joshi, and concluding with Arjun Verma (sitar) with Nilan Chaudhuri (tabla). Ali Akbar College of Music, 215 West End Ave, San Rafael, 94960. more »
Carnatic Vocal Arangetram • Naeha Lakshmanan, Disciple of Smt Latha Sriram (Artistic Director, Sri Lalitha Gana Vidyalaya) Accompanied by: Smt Lakshmi Balasubramanya (Violin), Sri Balaji Mahadevan (Mridangam) Organized by Sri Lalitha Gana Vidyalaya. Cubberley Commmunity Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 94303. more »
EasternWinds Music Band presents The Khantastic Music Concert • Bay Area's favorite Indian music band, will be performing their 40th musical production, 'The Khantastic Music Concert', on the evening of Saturday, March 24, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, the luxurious, 607 seat multimedia theatre in Santa Clara. Formed in 2003, EasternWinds has a mission of Music for a ... Organized by EasternWinds. Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. more »
Zakir Hussain and Masters of Percussion • Masters of Percussion, an outgrowth of Hussain's memorable tours with his father, the legendary Ustad Allarakha, has enjoyed successful tours in the West since 1996, and is a particular favorite with Cal Performances audiences. Organized by Cal Performances. Zellerbach Hall, 101 Zellerbach Hall, Room 4800, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, 94720. more »
Youthsava 2012 • Last date to register is Feb. 25, 5 p.m. The deadline to submit CDs is March 9. Contest categories are: Sub Junior Folk (ages 4-7), Sub Junior Film (ages 4-7), Sub Junior Remix (ages 4-7) Junior Folk (ages 8-12), Junior Film (ages 8-12), Junior Remix (ages 8-12), Senior Folk (ages ... Organized by Indian Community Center. Indian Community Center, 525 Los Coches St., Milpitas, 95035. more »
Ali Akbar College of Music Winter Concert Series 2012 • This is the final concert in our Series. It will feature a vocal performance by Gaayatri Kaundinya with Ram Kaundinya (tabla), followed by a tabla solo by Tim Witter, and will conclude with Bruce Hamm (sarode) with Tim Witter (tabla). Ali Akbar College of Music, 215 West End Ave, San Rafael, 94901. more »
Pampa Dance Academy celebrates 20 years • PAMPA is in its twentieth year and to mark this occasion, Nirmala Madhava. and over 60 of her students and senior dancers will be performing in “Utsava”, a production marked by Nirmala’s constant quest for creativity. There are several unique items being performed in this production, including a variation of ... Organized by Pampa Dance Academy. Woodside Performing Arts Center, , 199 Churchill Ave., Woodside, 94062.. more »
Art and Science of Raja Yoga • Raja Yoga encompasses all the different types of yoga, including meditation, devotional practices, dispassionate discrimination & wisdom, as well as the physical postures well-known in the West. Ultimately, it is a well-explored pathway, walked by countless yogis and mystics, to union with God. Every Wednesday till March 28, plus two ... Ananda Church, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 94306. more »
The Secret of the Self: Exploring Meditation • Meditation provides a direct window into the source of infinite joy and knowledge that lies within each person. Based on a variety of yogic practices rooted in the philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism, this course will help the participant begin to realize his or her true nature and get perspective on ... Organized by Sri Sambha Sathashiva Vidya Peetham. 260 Stonewall Road, Berkeley. more »
Learn to Meditate • Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It gives direct, intuitive experience of higher realities, and is the cornerstone of true spirituality. It also brings balance, rest, and a growing inner peace. Ananda Church, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 94306. more »
Paramhansa Yogananda: Walking in the Footsteps of the Master • Now, a new biography of Paramhansa Yogananda allows us to know the master in a way not possible before. Firsthand reminiscences show him to us as avatar, teacher, friend, and guide. Above all, studying this book, tells us how to walk the path the master himself has walked, from ego-bondage ... Ananda Church, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 94306. more »
Special Kirtan Celebrating Shivaratri • In honor of Lord Shiva, symbolic of the destructive force in creation, sometimes feared, but also needed to clear away the old and make room for new beginnings. Shivaratri is the night when Shiva is said to have performed the dance of primordial creation, preservation, and destruction. Ananda Church, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 94306. more »
Home Satsang: Discourses on Aparokshanubhooti Organized by Chinmaya Mission, San Jose. Dash Residence, 6789 Glenview Drive, San Jose, 95120. more »
Ramana Darshanam • The Ramana Darshanam events are focused on the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, as contained in books published by Sri Ramanasramam. Passages are read aloud, and their meanings are explained in detail so that seekers can fully practice the teachings and comprehend their profound significance. Dialogues also occur in which ... Organized by Society of Abidance in Truth (SAT). Society of Abidance in Truth (SAT), 1834 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, 95060. more »
Nirguna Brahman and Saguna Brahman • Lecture by Swami Mangalananda, including the concept of God in other major religions and how those concepts relate to Nirguna Brahman and Saguna Brahman. Followed by aarati and mahaprasad. Organized by Badarikashrama. Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Ave., San Leandro, 94578. more »
The Mother and Integral Devotion • Lecture by Vishnu Eschner. At CIF's annual celebration of Mother Mirra's birthday, Vishnu Eschner will outline the devotional aspects of dedication to the Mother. Vishnu is actively involved in the works of the Mother and Sri Aurobindo. He is past president of the Sri Aurobindo Association in the U.S. Organized by Cultural Integration Fellowship. Cultural Integration Fellowship, 2650 Fulton St., San Francisco, 94118. more »
Expanding Your Awareness of God • SRF Center Sacramento, 4513 North Ave., Sacramento. (916) 483-9644. SRF Center Los Gatos, 303 E. Main St., Los Gatos. (408) 252-5299. Richmond Temple, 6401 Bernhard Ave., Richmond. (510) 232-6652. Contact temples for times. Organized by Self-Realization Fellowship. more »
Sri Sundarkhanda Ramayana of Tulsidas Gowswami • Group singing of the Sri Sundarkhanda Ramayana. Aarti and Mahaprasad. Organized by Badarikashrama. Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Avenue,San Leandro, 94578. more »
Sri Satyanarayana Swami Puja & Kirtan • Group worship of Sri Satyanarayana Swami, aarti and mahaprasad. To sponsor puja call ashrama staff. Organized by Badarikashrama. Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Avenue,San Leandro, 94578. more »
The Mother: The Font of Transformation • Lecture by Kundan Singh. Despite the much maligned and exotic usage of Tantra, it is essentially a system that works with the force of the Divine Mother. Anyone who is devoted and has surrendered to the Divine Mother is a Tantrika. The goal of Tantra is liberation and transformation, and ... Organized by Cultural Integration Fellowship. Cultural Integration Fellowship, 2650 Fulton St., San Francisco, 94118. more »
Gentle Chair Yoga • Gentle Chair Yoga for seniors and physically challenged and for anyone of any age who cannot do yoga from positions on the floor. Taught by Narayana (Michael Glassoff) Sivananda Yoga Teachers Training Course at Sivananda Ashrama,Madurai,India. Has taught extensively in Los Angeles and Bay Area. Organized by Badarikashrama. Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Avenue,San Leandro, 94578. more »
Isha Foundation presents: A Free Meditation Session for Clarity, Health and Joy • "Meditation is the only freedom from all the stress that man is going through." - Sadhguru. Come participate in a simple and powerful meditation for: Enhanced Clarity - Improved Health - Heightened focus and energy - Greater prosperity and a state of peacefulness and joy. Organized by Isha Foundation. The Happiness Institute , 1720 Market St, San Francisco, 94102. more »
Learn to Meditate • Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It gives direct, intuitive experience of higher realities, and is the cornerstone of true spirituality. It also brings balance, rest, and a growing inner peace. Ananda Church, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 94306. more »
Home Satsang, Discourses on Dakshinamoorthi StrotramOrganized by Chinmaya Mission San Jose. Rao Residence, 22314 Cupertino Road, Cupertino, 95014. more »
Ribhu Gita • Readings, with commentary and dialogue, by Nome from the book, Ribhu Gita. Organized by Society of Abidance in Truth (SAT). Society of Abidance in Truth (SAT), 1834 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, 95060. more »
Haridas Chaudhuri's Vision of Integral Education • Lecture by Joseph Subbiondo. The late Haridas Chaudhuri distinguished himself as the leading scholar on the work of Sri Aurobindo. He founded and developed the first American university based on Aurobindo’s concept of integral living. Chaudhuri effectively adapted Sri Aurobindo’s integral living to higher education because he believed that it ... Organized by Cultural Integration Fellowship. Cultural Integration Fellowship, more »
Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti and Music • An afternoon honoring the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. Kirtan by Suman & Sargam Shah, "Avataravarishtaya", a musical story of Sri Ramakrishna by Ardhendu Raha and friends. Guest Speaker : Srimat Swami Tattwamayanandaji Maharaj. Ramakrishna Aarti and Mahaprasad. Organized by Badarikashrama. Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Avenue,San Leandro, 94578. more »
Monthly Shiva Puja • Abhishekam for Lord Shiva, chanting of entire Rudram and Chamakam. Organized by Chinmaya Mission San Jose. Sandeepany San Jose, 1050 Park Avenue, San Jose, 95126. more »
The Life and Poetry of Hafiz • Annual Living Wisdom School Theater production . "The Life and Poetry of Hafiz" offers a glimpse into the mystical Sufi tradition and culture of Islam. The play captures the life, the times, and the poetry of this 14th-century Iranian contemporary of Chaucer. The script is original and includes many of ... Ananda Church, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 94306. more »
The Nondual Self-Inquiry Retreat • This retreat is based upon the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi as presented in his books, Self-inquiry and "Who am I?" The spiritual instruction focuses on the nature of the self, the natural state ofsSelf-realization, the introspective inquiry that results in this realization. The nature of happiness, the nature of ... Organized by Society of Abidance in Truth (SAT). Society of Abidance in Truth (SAT), 1834 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, 95060. more »
The Nondual Self-Inquiry Retreat • This retreat is based upon the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi as presented in his books, "Self-inquiry" and "Who Am I?" The spiritual instruction focuses on the nature of the self, the natural state of self-realization, the introspective inquiry that results in this realization, the nature of happiness, the nature ... Organized by Society of Abidance in Truth (SAT). Society of Abidance in Truth (SAT), 1834 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, 95060. more »
Home Satsang, Discourses on AparokshanubhootiOrganized by Chinmaya Mission San Jose. Dash Residence, 6789 Glenview Drive, San Jose, 95120. more »
Shambhavi Mahamudra Program • Shambavi Mahamudra program will be conducted by an Isha Yoga teacher, and is open to those who have completed the Inner Engineering Online program. This is a unique opportunity for the community, as with Inner Engineering online, the Shambhavi Mahamudra Program is offered at the Isha Institute of Inner Sciences, ... Organized by Isha Foundation. India Community Center, 525 Los Coches Street Milpitas, 95035. more »
Sri Ramanama Sankirtana and Meditation • Group Recitation of 108 slokas from the Ramayana, Aarti & Mahaprasad. All are welcome. Organized by Badarikashrama. Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Avenue,San Leandro, 94578. more »
A Free Meditation Session for Clarity, Health and Joy • Come participate in a simple and powerful meditation for- Enhanced Clarity - Improved Health - Heightened focus and energy - Greater prosperity and a state of peacefulness and joy. Organized by Isha Foundation. The Happiness Institute, 1720 Market St, San Francisco, 94102. more »
Yugadi, Candramani Yugadi • Celebration of the New Year by many Hindus especially from Karnataka, Andra Pradesh, and Maharastra. Mandir will be open for darshan and worship throughout the day. Organized by Badarikashrama. Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Avenue,San Leandro, 94578. more »
Sri Karunamayi Spiritual Event • Sri Karunamayi Spiritual Discourse, Individual Blessings and Saraswati Diksha (ages 4-24) Organized by SMVA Trust. Sunnyvale Hindu Temple (Community Hall), 420-450 Persian Drive, Sunnyvale, 94089. more »
Home Satsang, Discourses on Sad DarshanamOrganized by Chinmaya Mission San Jose. Ruparel Residence, 20668 Seaton Avenue, Saratoga, 95074. more »
Sri Karunamayi Spiritual Events • One Day Meditation Retreat Organized by SMVA Trust. Sunnyvale Hindu Temple (Community Hall), 420-450 Persian Drive, Sunnyvale, 94089. more »
Meditation Seminar with Roy Eugene Davis • The essential teachings of the science of self and God-realization will be offered as well as attention to the spiritual disciplines necessary to support spiritual growth and awakening. Ellen Grace O'Brian will offer the morning introductory session on meditation and spiritual growth. Mr. Davis, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, ... Organized by Center for Spiritual Enlightenment. Center for Spiritual Enlightenment, 1146 University Ave, San Jose, 95126. more »
Sri Karunamayi Spiritual Event • Homa - Sacred Fire Ceremony Organized by SMVA Trust. To be annoucned., more »
Talk on Sri Ramayana • Talk on Sri Ramayana by Sargam Shah, Aarti and mahaprasad, Organized by Badarikashrama. Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Avenue,San Leandro, 94578. more »
Home Satsang, Discourses on AparokshanubhootiOrganized by Chinmaya Mission San Jose. Dash Residence, 6789 Glenview Drive, San Jose, 95120 . more »
Ramana Darshanam • The Ramana Darshanam events are focused on the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, as contained in books published by Sri Ramanasramam. Passages are read aloud, and their meanings are explained in detail so that seekers can fully practice the teachings and comprehend their profound significance. Dialogues also occur in which ... Organized by Society of Abidance in Truth (SAT). Society of Abidance in Truth (SAT), 1834 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, 95060. more »
Sri Ramanamvami Music Festival • 2 day festival featuring Carnatic Music Schools of the Bay Area, vocals and instrumentals. Daily. Begins at 10:30 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m. Participation of teachers and students. Lunch provided on both days. A wonderful festival honoring Lord Rama spotlighting classical carnatic compositions on Rama. Organized by Badarikashrama and Srikanth Chary. Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Avenue,San Leandro, 94578. more »
Sri Ramanavami CelebrationsOrganized by Chinmaya Mission San Jose. CMSJ Facility, 10160 Clayton Road, San Jose, 95127. more »
Mataki Choki • Group singing of bhajans to the Divine Mother. Aarti and Prasad. Organized by Badarikashrama. Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Avenue,San Leandro, 94578. more »
Paramhansa Yogananda: Walking in the Footsteps of the Master • Now, a new biography of Paramhansa Yogananda allows us to know the master in a way not possible before. Firsthand reminiscences show him to us as avatar, teacher, friend, and guide. Above all, studying this book, tells us how to walk the path the master himself has walked, from ego-bondage ... Ananda Church, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 94306. more »
Learn to Meditate • Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It gives direct, intuitive experience of higher realities, and is the cornerstone of true spirituality. It also brings balance, rest, and a growing inner peace. Ananda Church, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, 94306. more »
Sri Sundarakhanda Ramayana of Tulsidas Goswami • Group chanting of Sri Sundarakhanda from the Ramayana. All are welcome. Organized by Badarikashrama. Badarikashrama, 15602 maubert Avenue,San Leandro, 94578. more »