Spiritual lectures and kirtan with Swami Nikhilanand in California (June 2012)
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Pasadena Hindu Temple (June 3rd 2012): "The secret of chanting God's Divine name". Lecture and kirtan by Swami Nikhilanand. Program followed by Arti and Prasad. Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Venue:
Sat, June 9: The greatness of chanting God's Divine name
Venue:
Chatsworth Hindu Temple
Lionheart Institute (June 2, 9, 7 2012): In a 3 part series, Swami Nikhilanand will speak on "3 Secrets to Creating an Intimate Relationship with God". Each program will include beautiful chanting meditation (kirtan) to open the heart. RSVP required. Suggested donation $25 for all 3 classes or $10 each individual class.
Day 1: How to turn anger for God into love for God (Sat June 2nd, 4:30 - 6:00 PM)
The philosophy of the Sanskrit scriptures of India teaches us how to understand why things happen, so we can stop blaming Him/Her (and start trusting Her/Him no matter what).
Day 2: Meditation that transforms (Sat June 9, 10:00 - 11:30 AM)
No good at meditation? No problem. The bhakti tradition of India brings us an easy way to meditate that gives big results. This form of meditation is critical for deveoping an intimate relationship with God.
Day 3: Who needs a Guru (Sat June 9, 10:00 - 11:30 AM)
What does a guru (spiritual master) have to do with finding God? Is it possible to receive the benefit of a master's grace without taking any personal risks?
Venue:
Lionheart Institute
11712 Moorpark St,
Studio City,
CA 91413
Phone: 818-640-6444
Venue:
Phone: (626) 446-7843
LifeMind (June 4, 11, 18 2012): In a 3 part series, Swami Nikhilanand will speak on 3 modern questions - 3 ancient answers - practical solutions from the oldest knowledge on Earth. Each program will include meditation instruction & practice, along with live kirtan.
Day 1: What is more important, science or God? (Mon June 4, 7:30 - 9:00 PM)
Some say that science and reason can solve all our problems. Others say that the material world is an illusion and all you need is God. The ancient Sankrit scriptures of India give us a practical reconciled view.
Day 2: Turning skepticism into faith: How to prove the existance of God (Mon, June 11, 7:30 - 9:00 PM)
In this age of science and reason, having faith in something unseesn is viewed by some as being irrational or desperate: it is feared that a "person of science" cannot believe in God. Find out how it is possible to believe in God and still be scientific and rational. Find out how to prove the existance of God.
Day 3: What is a spiritual teacher (Who needs a Guru)? (Mon June 18, 7:30 - 9:00 PM)
What does a Guru have to do with your spirituality? What does a Guru do for you and can they impart Grace?
LifeMind
24303 Walnut St.,
Suite B
Newhall,
California 91321
Contact: 661-904-5353 or Scott@Life-Mind.com
Sanatan Dharma Temple (June 9 & 11, 2012): Lecture & kirtan by Swami Nikhilanand. In a 2 part series, Swami Nikhilanand will speak on "Secrets of practicing bhakti".
Sun, June 10: The importance of meditation on the path of Bhakti
Venue:
Sanatan Dharma Temple,
15311 Pioneer Blvd.,
Norwalk, California 90701
Phone: 562-484-0822
Chatsworth Hindu Temple (June 12 - 16): Lectures and kirtan by Swami Nikhilanand. Each day from 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Swami Nikhilanand will speak on "Great devotees of God". The lecture series will cover the life history of Meera Bai, Bhakt Dhruv, Bhakt Prahlad, Bhakt Sudama and will conclude with a specal father's day lecture called "God is our Divine father".
21213 Devonshire St,
Chatsworth, California
Phone: (818) 772-6020
Swami Nikhilanand was born and raised in a small village in Canada. He longed since childhood to know about God. As a young man, his Search led him to India, where he studied Hindi and the philosophy of the Sanskrit scriptures of Hinduism. Since taking sanyas, he has travelled around the U.S. speaking on the teachings of Sanatan Dharm. His lectures are scientific and practical and include many quotations from the Hindu scriptures, sung in beautiful Sanskrit. He has inspired many people to awaken their inner spiritual potential by integrating the teachings of Hinduism into their lives more fully.
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