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January teachings and our 2023 retreats!

Gather this winter for Sanskrit and Precepts

On January 14, join Shambhavi for Sounds of Awakening, an introduction to reading and chanting Sanskrit

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• How to correctly pronounce and chant the Sanskrit alphabet in transliteration (Roman alphabet)

• The hidden, spiritual meanings of Sanskrit sounds

• The most widely used system of transliterated Sanskrit with accent (diacritical) marks

• The chanting of popular prayers in Sanskrit

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Then, on January 21, Shambhavi shares a Garland of 21 Natural Precepts for Living Well.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• How precepts support relaxation and spiritual and personal growth

• How precepts are different from rules

• Precepts as functional medicine for health and well-being

21 precepts for living well: natural guidelines for discovering more of your capacity, courage, compassion, and contentment

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Our 2023 Retreats

Jaya Kula holds multi-day retreats each year. Plan ahead and save the dates!

🔻 Sandhanakarana ~ Maha Shivaratri Retreat ~ Feb 17 - 20

Join Shambhavi for four days of winter sadhana in alliance with the dark and light energies of Maha Shivaratri. Our purpose is to experience healing and make peace with ourselves, others, circumstances, and our ancestors.

🔻 Ananta Satsanga: In the Presence of Anandamayi Ma ~ June 30 - July 4

Join us for our first-ever retreat immersing ourselves in the life, teachings, kirtan, and sadhana of Anandamayi Ma.

🔻 Shodashopachara Puja ~ August 11-13

Learn a traditional sixteen offering puja to Lord Ganesha.

🔻Death and Dying - September 16- 17

Learn about the death process and what happens after death. Develop a practical relationship to death and dying for the benefit of yourself and others.

🔻 Meditation Harvest Retreat - October 26-29

Join Shambhavi and the Jaya Kula community for a traditional sitting meditation retreat. We sit through the destruction of conceptual life and dualistic vision into the nourishment of the supreme state. Each evening we will gather for satsang and kirtan.

Trika Foundations will be held in May and September

Learn the complete view of Trika Shaivism and receive a daily practice.