Santa Cruz Area Events
The UCBK community comes together for
Sai Shakti Satsang EVERY Thursday night (with some exceptions,
see schedule, below) in Bonny Doon, CA.
Tuesday Nights
Ongoing Telugu
(Will resume August 31st)
A deeper dive into the Telugu language, the ancient
language of the rishis.
Tuesday nights in August/Sept
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Donation:
$108 for a series of 4 classes
RSVP required
either
by email or phone: 831/ 425-3234
Reserve your place by credit card here:
Location: UCBK Temple
9700 Empire Grade
Bonny Doon, CA 95060
Directions to UCBK HERE
Carpooling vital, please arrange accordingly!
Questions? 831/ 425-3234
Purifying the soul through the fire element
Charging & decharging through the powerful energy of the New
Moon
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Donation: $10 and two roses!
Or,
sponsor a homa!
Location:
UCBK Temple
9700 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA
Directions to the temple
HERE
CARPOOLING MANDATORY! Please plan to park in the UCBK driveway.
Better living through fire & meditation, increasing prosperity &
connecting to the Mother Divine...
Come charge and decharge your soul fires in Bonny Doon!
(Holy Womb Process people, this will be the night to do the yantra
process in the fire if you want to do it as a group.)
To receive the maximum benefit and healing from the homa fires,
and because of the super-intense energies involved, it's highly
advisable on the actual day of the homa to eat vegetarian food only
and stay away from intoxicants.
WHAT'S A FIRE HOMA!?? This and other questions answered on the
Homa FAQ page.
Questions?: 831/ 425-3234
What to bring: Be sure to dress for current outdoor
conditions - summer's here, the weather can be unpredictable -- it
can be cold, rain is possible, and layers are your friends after the
sun goes down. Blankets, shawls & sweaters are implicated!
If it's too cold or wet outside, we'll do the fire homa indoors.
It is also a good idea to bring a cushion to
sit on. And of course -- roses to share!
A short class in the soul
science of Paramashiva Yoga
*This class is also available
as a teleclass -
email Baba's Kitchen to RSVP.
 "Once
you see Mother Divine, once you connect Her, from that point, your
real life will start in spirituality. You're a completely
different person. You know something. In each person
there is a fire, a light. See that light, that is She."
- Sri Kaleshwar
This class delves deeply into the teachings
about Mother Divine, from Paramashiva Yoga Volume Three.
One of the main goals of Paramashiva Yoga involves winning the
darshan of Mother Divine, seeing Her with our two eyes open,
communicating with Her and receiving something from Her to bless our
spiritual work in the world. This stage in spirituality is a
vital part towards understanding our own nature as divine souls in
this creation.
Once a person has had that life-changing experience, a whole new
chapter of teaching and experience begins with Mother Divine.
How can we handle the illusions in and around ourselves after having
the darshan of the Mother?
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fee: $50
(sliding scale accepted in case of sincere need)
Contact: 831/ 425-3234 or
email UCBK
Reserve your place by credit card here:
Location:
UCBK Temple
9700 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA
Directions to the temple
HERE
CARPOOLING suggested. Please plan to park in the UCBK driveway.
A Music As Medicine Evening in Bonny Doon
Bonny Doon Sacred Song! C'mon down and sing along!
The Mystic Jamms
Band
performing at The UCBK Temple,
New Year's Eve 2009
You're invited to come enjoy this
unusual kirtan ensemble, during an evening of Music As Medicine --
singing the divine names with
The Mystic Jamms Band as they lead a
powerful kirtan and bhajans night at the UCBK Temple in Bonny Doon.
Music is the universal language that speaks directly to the heart,
bringing peace & joy to everyone it touches. That peace and joy
creates a place where healing can occur naturally...
The Details:
Saturday August 21st
7:30 p.m. sharp - 9:00 p.m.
UCBK Temple (Sai-Yuga Temple)
9700 Empire Grade
Bonny Doon, CA
(directions here)
Carpooling is MANDATORY, please contact
Carmen DeVida for coordination
Donations Heartfully Accepted
Purifying the Soul, Opening the Heart...
Connecting to Mother Divine, Prosperity, & Jesus Christ's Soul
Energy
Time:
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Donation: $10 and two roses!
Or,
sponsor a homa!
Location:
UCBK Temple
9700 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA
Directions to the temple
HERE
CARPOOLING MANDATORY! Please plan to park in the UCBK driveway.
Better living through fire & meditation, increasing prosperity &
connecting to the Mother Divine...
Come charge and decharge your
soul fires in Bonny Doon!
(Holy Womb Process people, this will be the night to do the yantra
process in the fire if you want to do it as a group.)
To receive the maximum benefit and healing from the homa fires,
and because of the super-intense energies involved, it's highly
advisable on the actual day of the homa to eat vegetarian food only
and stay away from intoxicants.
WHAT'S A FIRE HOMA!?? This and other questions answered on the
Homa FAQ page.
Questions?: 831/ 425-3234
What to bring: Be sure to dress for current outdoor
conditions - summer's here, the weather can be unpredictable -- it can be cold, rain is possible,
and layers are your friends after the sun goes down. Blankets,
shawls & sweaters are implicated! If it's too cold
or wet outside, we'll do the fire homa indoors. It is also a good idea to
bring a cushion to sit on. And of course -- roses &
snacks...!
Spiritual Discussions, Healing, Singing, and Meditation
 
"Satsang was
grrrrrreat! I love that you two bit off a big chunk and got down to
it. The topic sparks my conviction and dedication to the healing
process."
-- J. T., Santa Cruz
 Date:
Thursday evenings
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Donation: $10
(suggested)
Location: UCBK Temple
9700 Empire Grade
Bonny Doon, CA 95060
Directions to UCBK HERE
Questions? 831/ 425-3234
About The Sai Shakti Satsang
Sai Shakti Satsang includes some sacred song (bhajan) singing,
peaceful & uplifting healing meditation, followed by a group
discussion around a spiritual subject...
Jonathan & Alx share knowledge, insights, and spiritual healing
energy from this 'new ancient tradition' of Shirdi Sai Baba & his
lineage of healing saints, leading to a group question-and-answer discussion to create sat-sang
(literally, 'divine truth in a group setting').
New! Join Sai Shakti Satsang by phone from anywhere in the
world!
You can also join Sai Shakti Satsang by
remote conference call - send an email to
the
UCBK Temple if you'd like to be included in the weekly
informational email (including the phone number and access code).
 "I'm happily
applauding and promoting your Thursday night satsang-over-the-phone. I
am literally amazed, impressed and inspired that the Divine
knowledge can be so wonderfully, skillfully and thoroughly presented
and shared over the phone... "
-- C.M., Palo Alto, CA
"As the call progressed I realized that my self-doubt and
fear is part of the process of going to a deeper level.
When the two of you spoke of how when you realized that "the energy
is running in YOU" ... and that we're not going to India to sit in
his lap, that it's about communicating on an internal level, I
thought, "that's what started to happen to me. WOW!!!!!! OH MY GOD!"
A step towards clarity. That's why I'm going to Penukonda in
February.
I want to start to harvest this strange surge of energy that he's
opened up for me and to THINK on it. Instead of running around here
in New York like a lunatic."
-- V.J., New York
Why is a group dynamic so important, and a fundamental part of
any serious spiritual undertaking?
One part of the answer lies in a mysterious concept called
'protection circles,' the soul (and angelic) layers of support and
mystical protection that are developed any time more than one or two
people come together to share spiritual practice.
There is a compelling story about a group of Japanese monks
meditating at the time the United States dropped the atomic bomb on
the Japanese city of Hiroshima -- IN Hiroshima. The whole city was
reduced to fire and ash but their monastery kept standing and the
whole group of monks was unharmed by the explosion and subsequent
radiation.
Why? Protection circles, because they were
meditating together as a group.
There really is no substitute for group experience, group spiritual
practice, and the support that can be found in a spiritual
community. A group can advance spiritually in a rapid way,
where an individual is more likely to get stuck and flounder.
The satsang experience, on a weekly basis, reminds people who are
committed to living a spiritual life about the importance of
meditation, healing, inspiration, support, love, understanding and
compassion on a day-to-day level, as a practical function of
spiritual discipline. It gives everyone a chance to go deeper into
their spiritual practice and meditation experiences, and to ask
questions along the way about the different stages and adventures of
spiritual life.
You can find out more about this expression of 'groupism' by
checking out
Alx' blog.
Alx & Jonathan returned to Santa
Cruz in March 2005, after spending seven years studying in India.
Their training was/is in intense spirituality and healing techniques
from a Shiva-Shakti** tradition with the miracle healing lineage
(Guru Parampara) of Shirdi Sai Baba, Jesus Christ, and other
luminous saints.
**Shakti - 1)
high powerful divine energy. 2) the Feminine divine force,
expressed as the principle of creation. 3) part of the mechanism
of miracles.
4) another name for the Divine Mother or Goddess.
What They're Saying
"It is truly a delight to watch the two
of you step into leadership with such love and dedication. It shows
a true self mastery to be able to give so much so deeply to so many.
May all your days be blessed and
may you feel the gratitude of my heart for your sharing of the
sacred knowledge."
G.R., Grover Beach
"Thank you for the wonderful Saturday evening, your presence and
the knowledge you shared. My inspiration is back on track, I found
it not very easy to do it all alone."
Y., Los Angeles
"Again, Blessings to you both for your wonderful work and sharing
the Divine Knowledge. I will certainly do my part to keep the energy
going..."
S., Los Angeles
A note about donations: All of our events are
available to any sincere spiritual student in search of divine
knowledgeas such, we do accept sliding
scale and other trades if finances are a barrier preventing you from
attending. If you've already taken a major course, like the
Five Elements Process or the Sri Chakra Yantra, you are welcome to
attend these courses again, at a 50% fee (plus any materials fees if
appropriate).
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