Sep 3, 2008 : On Sept 8, 2008 at 7:30 pm Carnatic Vocal Concert by Sri.Sanjay Subramanian at AVG, Saylorsburg. Accompaniments: Nagai Muralidharan on Violin & Neyveli Venkatesh on Mridhangam.
Aug 24, 2008 : Pujya Swamiji's Talks in New Jersy from Sep 18-21 on A verse from the Gita to Learn & Live by at North Brunswick, NJ
Aug 17 , 2008 : Pujya Swamiji's class on Taitriya Upanisad 9 am to 10 am; Weekend Class on Gita Chapter 9 by Swami Viditatmanandaji from 10 am to 11 am; Pujya Swamiji's Class on Taitriya Upanisad from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm; Satsang by Swami Viditatmanandaji from 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm; Swami Viditatmanandaji's class on Manisa panchakam from 5pm to 6 pm; Satsang from 8pm to 9 pm.
Jul 14, 2008 : Swami Tattvavidanandaji will be at AVG,Saylorsburg on July 15, 2008.
Jun 18, 2008: Thanks to a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous, at long last we are in the process of paving the Gurukulam roads. We are also paving and marking the parking lots for which we need an additional $50,00038,000. At the completion of the project we will have 100 parking spaces. If you would like to contribute $1000 or more towards this project, please make a check payable to "Arsha Vidya Gurukulam" with the comment "Parking Lot Project". Your contribution to this project will have significant impact in improving the Gurukulam. You may also donate online via NetworkForGood.org, or JustGive.org.Jun 12 , 2008 : Gita Vichara Group coordinated by Terry Coe will meet at AVG, Saylorsburg every 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month beginning from June 15, 2008. For details click here.
May 28, 2008 : Shanti - A Journey of Peace by Kanniks Kannikeswaran on Oct 4, 2008 in PA in support of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam. Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji left for India on May 26 after an intense 4 months AVG outreach program in the USA. Article on Swamiji's presence in Staten Island Hindu Temple in Times of India.
May 1, 2008 : Maharajapuram Srinivasan, Carnatic Music Vocalist is here on a one month tour to the US. He would be performing at AVG, Saylorsburg on June 1. His full itinerary is here.
Apr 19, 2008:Hindu Jewish Conference Joint Declaration.
Puja Swamiji's Related Article from New Indian Express about Idol Worship.
Pujya Swamji's Article on Global Warming and what an Individual can do about it.Puja Swamiji's Talks at IMC, Mumbai.
Apr 18 2008 : Hanuman Jayanthi on Apr 20.
Apr 13, 2008: Sri Rama Navami Puja at 5:30 pm on Apr 14.
Apr 5, 2008: Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji will begin teaching Chapter 9 of Bhagavad Gita for weekend class students on Apr 6. Swami Viditatmanandaji is coming to the Gurukulam on May 3. Contact Suddhatmaji at 570-992-2339 ext 1-234 to arrange for his talks in your area. Swami Viditatmanandaji's 2008 itinerary.
Jan 12, 2008: Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji will be coming to the Gurukulam on Jan 30th. Please contact Suddhatmaji at 570-992-2339 ext 1-234 to arrange for his talks in your area. Swamiji's 2008 itinerary.
Jan 5, 2008: On Jan 5, Swami Tattvavidanandaji will teach the Bhagavad Gita chapter 8 from 10 am to 12:30 pm and the weekend program ends with satsang after Lunch.Vishnu Sahasrnama Paryaana from 5:30 pm to 6pm in the Temple on every Wednesday, begins from Jan 9, 2008. On Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008 Makrasankaranthi Puja to Load Surya is from noon to 12:30 pm followed by Lunch.
Dec 29, 2007: Link to Pujya Swamiji's interview that appeard in Hindu Voice UK.
Jan 1, 2008 - New Year's Celebration 10 am to 12:30 pm Abhishekam to Lord Daksinamurti and New Year's Day Talk by Pujya Swamiji.
Jan 2,2008 - Pujya Swamiji at ARSHA VEDANTA CENTER 4pm to 5:30 pm
Jan 5, 2008 - Swami Tattvavidanandaji talks on Hanuman at Indianapolis, IN
Jan 5 - Meditation Workshop with Stan Melancon from 10am to 12:30pm
Jan 6 - Bhagavad Gita chapter 8 Classes with Swami Tattvavidanandaji from 10am to 12:30pm ; Lunch 12:30 to 1:30 pm ;Satsang 1:30 pm to 2:30 pmJan 7-11, 2008 - Swami Tattvavidanandaji talks on Prarthan shatpadi, at Arsha Vedanta Center, LongIsland, NY Link to ARSHA VEDANTA CENTER
Jan 9 - Vishnu Sahasrnama Paryaana from 5:30 pm to 6 pm in the Temple on every Wednesday, begins today. It will be followed by evening Arati to Lord Daksinamurti from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm and dinner from 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm.Jan 15 - Makrasankaranthi Puja to Load Surya is from noon to 12:30 pm followed by Lunch.
Jan 19 - Meditation Workshop with Stan Melancon from 10am to 12:30pm; Pranayama from 8:30am to 9:30 am
Jan 20 - Bhagavad Gita chapter 8 Classes with Swami Tattvavidanandaji from 10am to 12:30pm ; Lunch 12:30 to 1:30 pm ;Satsang 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Feb 2 - Meditation Workshop with Stan Melancon from 10am to 12:30pm; Pranayama from 8:30am to 9:30 am
Feb 3 - Bhagavad Gita chapter 8 Classes with Swami Tattvavidanandaji from 10am to 12:15pm ; Lunch 12:15 to 1:00 pm ;Satsang 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
Feb 8-10 Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji's Talk on Durgasuktam at Columbia, SC.
Feb 11-13 Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji's Talks on Freedom From Fear in North Carolina
Feb 15-16 Swami Pratyagbodhannadji talks on Bhagavad Gita In daily Life in Dayton & Bellbrook, Ohio. Please contact (937) 848-3966 for details.
Feb 16 - Meditation Workshop with Stan Melancon from 10am to 12:30pm; Pranayama from 8:30am to 9:30 am
Feb 17 - Bhagavad Gita chapter 8 Classes with Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji from 10am to 12:30pm ; Lunch 12:30 to 1:30 pm ;Satsang 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Feb 19 - Mundaka Upanisad Bhasya class in Allentown, PA Please conatct 610-481-9528
Feb 22-27 Swamiji Talks on Vedanta at Amrit Yoga Institute, Florida contact 352-685-2286 for details
Feb 28-29 Swamiji Talks on Vedanta in Wichita, KS Please contact 316-519-4010 for details
Mar 1- Meditation Workshop with Stan Melancon from 10am to 12:30pm; Pranayama from 8:30am to 9:30 am
Mar 2 - Bhagavad Gita chapter 8 Classes with Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji from 10am to 12:30pm ; Lunch 12:30 to 1:30 pm ;Satsang 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
March 6, 2008 - MahaSivaRatri Day Akandanama Japa 7am to 7pm. Rudrabhisekam & Puja followed by dinner from 7pm to 9pm.
What is MahaSivaratri ?
March 7-9 Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji talks on Relevance of Vedanta in daily Life at Morgantown, WVMarch 8 - Food As medicine by Vaidya Ramakant Mishra
March 9 - Daily Detox by Vaidya Ramakant Mishra
March 8-9 Food As Medicine & Daily Detox by Vaidya Ramakant Mishra
March 10-12 Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji talks on Bhagavatam at Long Island, NYMarch 14 - Jyotish Basics:A One Day Overview by Penny Farrow
March 15-16 - Jupitar: The Glance of Grace by Penny Farrow
March 14-15 - Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji's Talk on Discovering the Devotee in Berlin Hindu Temple, Berlin NJ
Mar 15- Meditation Workshop with Stan Melancon from 10am to 12:30pm; Pranayama from 8:30am to 9:30 am
Mar 16 - Bhagavad Gita chapter 8 Classes with Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji from 10am to 12:30pm ; Lunch 12:30 to 1:30 pm ;Satsang 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Mar 18-24 One week course on Bhagavad Gita at Swami Dayananda Ashram, Rishikesh, India
Mar 21-23 - Easter Vedanta Family Retreat - Ganapathi Atharvasirsa Upanisad by Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji
Mar 24-29 Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji Talks on Introduction to Vedanta at Middletown, CT
Mar 27- Apr 5 Ten days course on Ten verses of the Bhagvad Gita with Pujya Swamiji at Swami Dyanananda Ashram, Rishikesh, India
April 4-9 Confidence in Yoga with Mira Mehta & Talks on Ways of the Mind by Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji in the mornings.
Apr 5 Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji Talks on Discretion in Action at Laurence Harbor, NJ
Apr 5- Meditation Workshop with Stan Melancon from 10am to 12:30pm; Pranayama from 8:30am to 9:30 amApr 6 - Ways of the Mind - 8am to 9am ; Bhagavad Gita chapter 9 Classes with Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji from 10am to 12:30pm ; Lunch 12:30 to 1:30 pm ;Satsang 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
April 18-20 - Introduction to Vedic Astrology by Rakesh Sharma. Begins at 8 pm on 18th ends at 4pm on 20th.For Details please contact Rakesh Sharma at rsharmaindia@yahoo.com or (973)-815-1204 or Click Here.
Apr 19- Meditation Workshop with Stan Melancon from 10am to 12:30pm; Pranayama from 8:30am to 9:30 am
Apr 20 - Bhagavad Gita chapter 9 Classes with Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji from 10am to 12:30pm ;Hanuman Chalisa & 108 Names of Hanumanji follwed by Arati; Lunch 12:50 to 1:30 pm ; No post lunch Satsang ; Evening 4pm Talks in NJ
April 20 - Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji's Talks on The Essence of the Upanisads at Bridgeawater Hindu Temple, NJ
April 24-29 - Advanced Vedic Astrology by Dr.K.S.Charak, FRCS and other leading Astologers. Begins at 9am on 24th and ends at 4pm on 29th. For Details please contact Rakesh Sharma at rsharmaindia@yahoo.com or (973)-815-1204 or Click Here.Apr 25-27 Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji's talks on Spiritual Enrichment at Pewaukee, WI
Apr 25-27 The Power of "Manas" - An Ayurvedic Approach to Mental Health
April 25-27 Level I/II Yoga Retreat with Bobbie Fultz
The first 2 classes of this retreat are specifically geared for students new to the Iyengar method of Yoga, with less than 2 years continuous study. AVG camp students are welcome to join. The second half of the course requires previous training in inverted poses. Teachers and students of other methods of yoga can explore Iyengar yoga in workshop format. The primary 5 standing poses, 2 twists, supine and inverted poses will be covered. Young people should be at least 15 years old to participate. To register please contact bobbie.fultz@gmail.com.
Apr 28 - A talk on Durga Suktam by Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji near Phildelphia, PA.May 2-4 - Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji's talks on Vision of the Bhgavatam & Devotion in Daily Life at Flushing Temple, NY and Long Island, NY
May 3 - Meditation Workshop with Stan Melancon from 10am to 12:30pm; Pranayama from 8:30am to 9:30 am
May 4 - Bhagavad Gita chapter 9 Classes with Swami Viditatmanandaji from 10am to 12:30pm ; Lunch 12:30 to 1:30 pm ;Satsang 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
May 9 and 10 Practice, Reflection and Devotion with Dean Lerner
In this workshop, advanced certified Iyengar instructor Dean Lerner will help you access the yogic path of self-transformation. Through specialized work within asana and pranayama, Dean will guide you through the interplay which exists between each of these three essential yogic principles. Inspire your practice, deepen your reflection, and awaken your devotion in this exciting weekend of Iyengar yoga offered by one of the most loved Iyengar teachers. Participants should have training in Iyengar yoga and have a practice of timed inversions. To register please contact bobbie.fultz@gmail.com.
May 9-11 Swami Prataygbodhanandaji's talks on Meditation, Form & Spirit behind the forms at Charleston, WV.
May 15- July 15 Two months course on Vedic Vision by Pujya Swamiji at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Anikatti, TN, India.
May 16-18 Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji's talks on Vision of Gita & Value of Values at Grayslake, IL
May 17 - Meditation Workshop with Stan Melancon from 10am to 12:30pm; Pranayama from 8:30am to 9:30 am
May 18 - Bhagavad Gita chapter 9 Classes with Swami Viditatmanandaji from 10am to 12:30pm ; Lunch 12:30 to 1:30 pm ;Satsang 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
May 23-24 Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji's talks on Bhakti at Indianapolis, INMay 25 - Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji's Talk at (Sri Ram Mandir) Staten Island Hindu Temple 3pm. Please contact (718) 494-0579 for details.
May 26 Swami Pratyagbodhanandaji left for India.
May 28-30 Swami Viditatmanandaji's talks on Vedanta at Middletown, CT
May 31- Meditation Workshop with Stan Melancon from 10am to 12:30pm; Pranayama from 8:30am to 9:30 am
Jun 1 - Bhagavad Gita chapter 9 Classes with Swami Viditatmanandaji from 10am to 12:30pm ; Lunch 12:30 to 1:30 pm ;Satsang 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
June 1 Maharajapuram Srinivasan's concert at 2pm
Jun 5-8 Swami Viditatmanandaji's Talks in Rosly Heights, NY on Sthita Prajna, Surrender & Freedom
Jun 13-14 Swami Viditatmanandaji's Talks on Overview of kenopanisad & Karma Yoga at Forwayne, IN. Please contact (260) 484-8480Jun 14 - Meditation Workshop with Stan Melancon from 10am to 12:30pm; Pranayama from 8:30am to 9:30 am
Jun 15 - Bhagavad Gita chapter 9 Classes with Swami Viditatmanandaji from 10am to 12:30pm ; Lunch 12:30 to 1:30 pm ;Satsang 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
June 19-22 Summer Solstice with Janet MacLeod
Change of season should be reflected in one’s practice of yoga. The exterior environment and the interior environment need to interact harmoniously to bring balance to daily living. Sequence is the art that changes yoga practice from routine to revelation of well-being. Experience Janet’s talent for sequencing in this 4 day workshop eclipsed by the solstice. Participants should have traiing in Iyengar yoga and have a practice of timed inversions. To register please contact bobbie.fultz@gmail.com.
Jun 20-22 Swami Viditatmanandaji's talks on Success in Life ,Buena Park, CA and Surrender & Freedom at Diamond Bar, CA
Jun 22-28 Residential Spoken Sanskrit Youth Camp - contact shraddhaa@speaksanskrit.org Ph# (978) 268-8406
Jun 23-26 Swami Viditatmanandaji's talks on Bhagavad gita Capter 6, at Milpitas, CA
Jul 3-6 Independence Day Weekend Vedanta Family Retreat with Swami Viditatmanandaji on Bringing Vedanta into Daily Life. Retreat ends with class followed by Gurudaksina from 7am to 8am on July 6.
Jul 5 - Meditation Workshop with Stan Melancon from 10am to 12:30pm; Pranayama from 8:30am to 9:30 am
Jul 6 - Bhagavad Gita chapter 9 Classes with Swami Viditatmanandaji from 10am to 12:30pm ; Lunch 12:30 to 1:30 pm ;Satsang 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Jul 7-11 Swami Tattvavidanandaji talks on Bhakti & Inner Growth at Long Island, NYJul 11 - Swami Viditatmanandaji talks on Application of Gita in Daily Life at Bloomington, IL
Jul 12 - Swami Viditatmanandaji talks on Value of Values at Bradley University,Peoria, ILJul 13-19 Family Vedanta Retreat -I with Swami Viditatmanandaji
Ramana Maharishi's Upadesa Saram.
Jul 18 - Gurupurnima Day -11 am simple Puja to Lord Daksinamurti
Jul 19 - Meditation Workshop with Stan Melancon from 10am to 12:30pm; Pranayama from 8:30am to 9:30 am
Jul 20 - Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9 Class with Swami Viditatmanandaji from 10 am to 11 am ; Gurupurnima Day celebrations for weekend students & guests - 11:15 am to 1 pm Abhishekam,Puja & Arati to Lord Daksinamurti followed by Lunch. Satsang 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Jul 20-27 - Family Vedanta Retreat II with Swami Viditatmanandaji
Kenopanisad with Sankara Bhashya.
Jul 24 - Pujya Swami Dayanandaji's Nakshatra Birthday. Vedic Rituals from 7:30 am to 1pm followed by Lunch ( Ayushya, Mrutunjaya & Dhanvantri Homas ) .Aug 3-10 - Family Vedanta Retreat III ( Accommodation Full at AVG. Commuter registration open.) Introductory mantras of Taittriya Upanisad with bhasyam by Pujya Swamiji and Sadana Panchakam of Adi Shankara by Swami Viditatmanandaji
Aug 10-16 - Swami Tattvavidanandaji's talks on Kapilopadesa & Vedanta Dindima at Vishnu Mandir, Toronto, Canada. Call Roopa at 905 882 5357 or Nalini at 905 770 8888 for Details.
Aug 12-19 - Family Vedanta Retreat IV
Pancha Kosa Viveka from Taittriya Upanisad by Pujya Swamiji
and Manisha Panchakam of Adi Shankara by Swami ViditatmanandajiAug 15 - Pujya Swamiji's Birthday Celebration 5:45 pm to 8 pm ( Abhiseka, Puja & Arati to Lord Dakshinamurti followed by Dinner )
Aug 16 - Yajur Veda Upakarma at 7am and 1:15 am
Aug 17 - Annual Gayatri Mantra Japa Day - Please repeat 1008 times Gayatri Mantra at your home prefereably in the moring after shower.
Aug 20-24 Carnatic Music Workshop by Maharajapuram Ramachandran
Aug 21-24 Arsha Vidya Young Adults 2nd Retreat with Pujya SwamijiAug 23 - Sri Krishna Janmashtami 10 am to 3 pm (Puja, Games & Piniata for Kids). Please Sign up for participation by calling 570-992-2339 ext 1-341 or 1-210.
Sri Rudra Ghana Parayana from 4:30 pm to 8 pm.
Aug 29- Sep 1 -Labor Day's Patrons Retreat
Abhaya Pratistha (Discovery of Fearlessness) by Pujya Swamiji
and Lakshmi Nrisimha Karavalamba Stotram by Swami Tattvavidanandaji
Sep 2 - Sama Veda Upakarma 7 am
Sep 2-9 - One Week Vedanta Course
Ananda Mimamsa from Taittriya Upanisad by Pujya Swamiji
Niyama and Asana from Suta Samhita by Swami Tattvavidanandaji
Sep 8 - Carnatic Vocal Concert by Sangeetha Kalasarthy, Sri. Sanjay Subramanian at 7:30 pm at AVG, Saylorsburg. Accompaniments: Nagai Muralidharan on Violin & Neyveli Venkatesh on Mridhangam.
Sep 11-18 Yoga and Sound with Yogi Ramanand Patel & Pt. Mukesh Desai
Vedanta Classes with Pujya Swamiji
Sep 14 (Sunday) - 22nd Anniversary of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam from 9:30 am to 4pm
9:30 am - Hindustani Classical Vocal Music by Pandit Mukesh Desai
Talks by dignitaries
A Talk on Being Oneself by Pujya Swami Dayanandaji
Banquet Lunch
Question - Answer session with Pujya Swami DayanandajiSep 18-21 - Pujya Swamiji talks on A verse from the Gita to Learn & Live by at North Brunswick, NJ
Sep 20-Oct 4 - Two week Vedanta Course
Aparoksha Anubhuti...contd. by Pujya Swamiji
Panchadasi Chapter IV(Dvaita Viveka) by Swami TattvavidanandajiOct 4 - Shanti - A Journey of Peace by Kanniks Kannikeswaran in PA in support of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam.
Oct 5-Nov 21 - Vedanta Course with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
on Mandukya Upanisad with Karika & Sankara Bhasya and Bhagavad Gita Chapter V with Sankara Bhasya
Oct 10-12 Ayurvedic Approach to Pain Management by Dr. Amala Guha & Faculty. More Details at www.ayurvedahealth.org
Oct 25-26 The Vibrational Medicine of Ayurveda by Vaidya Misra
Nov 27-30 Thanksgiving weekend Vedanta Family Retreat
Meditation and Yoga with Swami Tattvavidanandaji
Dec 24-31 Christmas Family Vedanta Retreat
Dasa sloki of Adi Shankarachary with Pujya Swamiji
Valmiki Ramayana by Swami Tattvavidanandaji
All are welcome. But accomodation full at the Gurukulam. Please contact nearby Inns, Red Carpet Inn at (610) 863-7782 or Travel Inn at (610) 863-4146.
To register for above programs or for more details, please contact 570.992.2339 ext. 1-210.
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Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Institute of Vedanta & Sanskrit
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