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Shanti Mandir.

• Meditate on your Self.
• God dwells within you.
• See God in each other.

Nityananda teaches that life is a matter of balance between the spiritual and practical aspects. He encourages people to experience peace within themselves in their daily lives and offers a means of achieving this.
An understanding of basic teachings, combined with regular chanting and meditation, help establish and maintain a calm inner centre from which the routine activities of life can flow.

" When we meditate or chant, we are not trying to bring truth to our level; rather, we are elevating ourselves to the experience of what truth is." Swami Nityananda.

 
 
Shanti Mandir Activities.

Throughout the year, Swami Nityananda travels to India, Europe, Australia and the U.S.A. In each of the places he visits, there are groups of people who meet regularly to chant and meditate.
The environment around him is one of simplicity and openness.

Swami Muktananda playing the Dotar.

Chanting helps to still the mind. When the mind is still, the heart opens. Then, quite naturally we can enter and enjoy meditation.
The Sanskrit chants sung at Shanti Mandir are mirrors. They reflect our Source. We are illuminated, restored. We know peace.

Meditation is a process of turning our gaze inside. Appropriate focus allows an inner stillness to arise.
With practice, this stillness begins to permeate our lives and leads to knowledge and understanding of the original and singular Self.

The Guru's function is to initiate and help consolidate this inner journey.
Living Meditation is an ideal,quiet environment for initiation.

The day is divided into four sessions which are dedicated to mantra and meditation. On this current of inner -directed focus, it is natural to glide into a profound experience of the Self.
Once we know how and where to focus, meditation creates a strong, serene centre from which to experience our lives.

Retreats.

Weekend Retreats offer a concentrated experience of spiritual practice.
They provide an opportunity to participate in daily spiritual routine and to spend time in Nityananda's company.
Activities include chanting, meditation, discussion, talks and hatha yoga.

In India, Nityananda regularly takes small groups of people on yatras (pilgrimages) tosacred sites and holy places.
The past few years, these yatras have included visits to the Himalayas, as well as to temples around the state of Maharastra and Southern India.

Making Offerings to the Devi at Navratri

Yagnas.

A yagna is an ancient fire ceremony conducted by Brahmin priests who are specifically trained in chanting the various forms of Vedic mantras.
These mantras create a spiritually charged atmosphere which has an uplifting, enlivening and meditative effect upon those present.
Yagnas are held to celebrate a number of special occasions throughout the year.