“Freedom and Liberation” at Ettalong Beach

Sahaja Yoga Meditation Australia is delighted to invite you and your friends to a free screening of a unique documentary, “Freedom and Liberation”.

“Freedom and Liberation” is a biography of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi (founder of Sahaja Yoga meditation) who, inspired by her political parents and Mahatma Gandhi, dedicated her youth to the resistance against the British Empire for Indian freedom.

Throughout her entire life, Shri Mataji kept to her vision – a vision which goes beyond the political freedom of her motherland India, a vision of inner freedom and transformation of each individual, a vision that is worth fighting for and that would take her to the five continents to spread her message. A message that has the great capacity to touch people’s hearts and desire for a better life.

“Freedom and Liberation” is the work of young German director, Carolin Dassel, who shows the many stages of this adventurous life in a very subtle way. The timeless impressions and beautiful music, as well as the original locations and archival material, combine to produce an atmosphere of meditative authenticity. The film has now been shown nationally and internationally.

When:  Monday 30 March, 7.00pm
Where:  Cinema Paradiso, cnr Ocean View and Schnapper Rd, Ettalong Beach
(70 minutes north of Sydney - Google map))

Admission is free of charge and no booking is required.

More about the Freedom & Liberation film.

We look forward to seeing you at the theatre!

Add comment March 25th, 2009

I Have Surrendered

(Lotus flower)

Holy Mother of my soul, complete,
I have surrendered, at Your Lotus Feet,
All the hurt and all the heat,
All the feelings of defeat,
All the anger, all the pain,
All the tension, all the strain,
All the worries, all the fears,
All the years of unshed tears.
Oh! Shri Vishnumaya, dazzling bright,
Chase away the shadows of the night.
Shri Adi Guru, ancient dawning light,
Take away illusion from my sight.
Let the dried-up hot dead sea of strife
Turn to the lush soft garden of vibrant life.
Show me the way to become my own Master,
How to reach my Self in the Virata.
The Way is only You, Your Lotus Feet,
Beloved Holy Mother, my All, Complete.

Katie Cartmel

(Photograph: Vishnu Bonneau)

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Meditation Workshop in Burwood, Sydney

If you are feeling tired, stressed or out of balance, meditation may help! You are invited to attend our Sydney One-day Meditation Workshop, to be held on Sunday 1st March, 2009.

The Meditation Workshop is suitable for both regulars and beginners. The meditation technique is very easy. You don’t need to know anything about meditation to come to this Workshop. Everyone will have the opportunity to learn and experience the peace and joy of true meditation.

Some of the topics to be covered in the Workshop:

• Introduction to meditation
• Learning how to achieve mental silence
• Use of affirmations and mantras
• Scientific research on the topic of meditation
• Easy techniques for reducing stress
• Balancing and clearing the chakras
• Video talk by Shri Mataji, the founder of Sahaja Yoga
• Live music

When:  Sunday 1st March, 2009
10.00am to 4.00pm (Doors open 9.30am)

Where:  Sahaja Yoga Meditation Centre
10 Clarence Street Burwood, Sydney
(short walk south of Burwood Railway Station)

Workshop cost:  No charge! Workshops are provided by volunteers, as a non-profit community service.

Donation: Lunch, morning tea and workshop materials are provided.  $10 by donation at the door goes towards these costs as well as equipment hire and upkeep.

Seating arrangements:  Chairs, pillows or carpeted floor

If you are planning to attend, for planning and catering purposes, please email us indicating the number of people wishing to attend.
Email your details to: workshop@freemeditation.com

We hope to see you there!

Here are some comments from participants at the last Workshop.

• I enjoyed each segment. What stood out most was the way the members interacted with each other. Great food and music, too. Susan.
•  My experience today was absolutely inspiring, peaceful and euphoric. Mark
• Fabulous. Trish
• Congratulations on a well-presented day. You should present the same day again. Enjoyed all the events. Morya
• Enjoyed and appreciated the sharing, hospitality and insights. Thank you. John.
• Enjoyed the whole day, particularly singing the mantras. This really brought me into a conscious state. Thank you for your kindness. Nicole

Add comment February 25th, 2009