Open Meditation : Thursdays 7:00 pm

Join us for chanting and silent meditation. This is an introductory program and no prior experience is necessary. There will be ten minutes of chanting followed by twenty minutes of meditation, and then some discussion. This event is free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend.

Donations to help defray the costs of running the yoga-meditation center are gratefully accepted.

Coming Soon!

Spring -Summer Retreat
June 7 – June 9, 2024

Here is your chance to join other meditators and spiritual aspirants in an atmosphere of joy and in a peaceful setting.

Dada Vedaprajinananda will guide the program and will be assisted by Dada Jyotirishananda and Didi Ananda Krpadhara. There will be  workshops on spiritual practices and the theory behind them as well as sessions of kiirtan (chanting) and meditation. An introduction to yoga postures will also be included in the program.

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    Dada Jyotiirishananda       Dada Vedaprajinananda

Lodging is available at Ananda Liina for those coming from beyond the Champaign-Urbana area. Sattvic (sentient) vegetarian meals are included in the price of the retreat.

Individual instruction in meditation and followup sessions will be provided for those attendees who need them. Just ask us.

Here is the program:

Friday June 7, 2024

5:30
 PM Arrival and registration
6:00       Kiirtan (chanting) and Meditation 
7:00       Dinner

Saturday June 8, 2024

7:30 Kiirtan and Meditation
8:30 Breakfast
10:00 Workshop: Karma: the laws of action and reaction and how it affects life, death, and rebirth : Dada Vedaprajinananda
12:00 Free Time
12:30 Kiirtan and Meditation
01:15 Lunch
02:15 Walk around Ananda Liina or free time
03:00 Workshop: Kaoshiki and dance in spiritual practice : Didi Ananda Krpadhara and Sarah Nixon
04:30 Free Time
05:00 Yoga postures workshop with Dada Vedaprajinananda
06:00 Kiirtan and Meditation
07:00 Dinner
08:30 Evening Program: Spiritual Songs
09:15 Kiirtan and Meditation
09:30 Sleep

Sunday June 9, 2023

7:30 Kiirtan and Meditation
8:30 Breakfast
10:00 Workshop: Journey on the Path of Bliss: Dada Jyotiriishananda
11:30 Kiirtan and Meditation
12:00 Closing Ceremony
01:00 Lunch

For prices and registration information please visit: https://pathofbliss.com/event-5663937

If you have difficulty in paying for the tickets, send an email to info@anandaliina.org . Scholarships are available.