Torah-Veda Meditation, Self-Discovery, and self-Transformation. This series will cover the basics of the theory
and practice of meditation grounded in time-honored Himalayan and Kabalistic
teachings. It is suitable for beginners with an earnest interest in committing
to and furthering their spiritual growth, as well as more experienced
meditators who would like a refresher, re-charge, tune-up, or perhaps a
different perspective.
Dates: Four
successive Saturdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016
Time: 11 AM to
1 PM
Location:
Vedanta Center of Atlanta; 2332 Brockett Road, Tucker, GA 30084; (Corner of Adrian and Brockett, one block
from LaVista.)
Cost: Free and
open to the public. Donations gladly accepted.
Note: These sessions are cumulative, and there is benefit to taking all or most in the series, but drop-ins are welcome.
Course outline:
Session 1: The Body. After
a general overview, we begin our journey within (from the small self, with a
small “s” to the big Self, with a capital “S”), at the level of bodily
awareness. What can we do with the body to use it as a vehicle for productive
spiritual growth, and not a hindrance? Meditation postures. Lifestyles and
approaches conducive to spiritual growth.
Session 2: Breath/Life
Force/Prana. What is the nature of our breath and correlation with our life
force/prana? Breath/Life Force/Prana as an important link between the body and
the mind. Breathing/pranic exercises to assist coordination and calming of the
body, breath and mind.
Session 3: Mind and
Emotion. What is the mind? What are its various functions? What are emotions?
How do mind and emotion interact? What can we do to harness the instrument of
the mind and the powerful forces of emotions to aid in our spiritual growth in
a constructive, upward spiral, instead of being caught up in a vicious cycle or
even downward, destructive spiral?
Session 4:
Spirit/Consciousness. How is consciousness distinct from mind? What is its
relationship to Spirit? What are the various states of consciousness? How to
distinguish between identifying with the small self that prevents our spiritual
growth, and the large Self that aids our spiritual growth? Connecting with the
still, quiet voice within, the eye of the storm.
About the Instructor:
Steven J. Gold, BA Antioch College, Philosophy and Religion; JD Emory Law
School, is the founder/director of the cyberspace center, Torah-Veda and the
author of Yoga and Judaism, Explorations
of a Jewish Yogi (2007), Ivri: The
Essence of Hebrew Spirituality (2010), Torah Portion Summaries; With Insights from the Perspective
of a Jewish Yogi (2010), and Basic Spiritual Principles (2011). He has been an initiate,
student, practitioner and teacher in a Himalayan meditation tradition for over
35 years and a student of Kabala and Hebrew Spirituality for over 20 years. In
addition to his ongoing avocation as a meditation teacher, he was a practicing
attorney in the Atlanta, GA area for many years, and transitioned into his
current vocation of providing professional mediation services.
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