Choose the Light - Hope for a Better World - A Weekend Celebration in Portland
Embassy Suites, Multnomah Hotel, 319 SW Pine Street, Portland, OR 97204
This weekend celebration, featuring Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi - worldwide emissaries of the message and teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, shines a light on the global movement that is changing and uplifting the world.
An evening presentation of Yogananda's teachings and their effects on the world, followed by a half-day retreat that includes meditation, presentation at the inspirational Yogananda Gardens of the Northwest and delicious vegetarian brunch, and culminating in Sunday Services...this weekend provides the opportunity to relax and celebrate the growing light of divine friendship, goodness and wholeness that is uniting the world even in the midst of the chaos and troubles of our times. Truly, Paramhansa Yogananda showed how to navigate these times - not only to survive, but to thrive and build a new world of harmony, goodness and joy.
Cost for weekend package is $40 per person.
Hope for a Better World, with Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi
Beyond idle dreaming, Paramhansa Yogananda brought powerful and practical teachings to help us all fulfill this world vision. In this time of social unrest and political upheaval, his message and teachings are providing guidance and hope around the world.
Worldwide Emissaries of Paramhansa Yogananda, Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi, share how we all can come together to create a world united in Divine friendship and harmony.
Evening Introduction Music, Meditation, Talk Friday, July 21 7:30-9pm - $15 Questions
Embassy Suites, Multnomah Hotel 319 SW Pine Street Downtown Portland, Oregon 97204
Hope for a Better World Half-Day Retreat Saturday, July 22 8:30am-2pm - $30
Ananda Center at Laurelwood 38950 SW Laurelwood Road Gaston, Oregon 97119 Email
Schedule: 8:30-10:30am Meditation 10:30-11 Light breakfast 11-12:30 Presentation at Yogananda Gardens of the Northwest 12:30pm Celebratory Brunch
This half-day retreat provides the opportunity to share the inspiration offered by Paramhansa Yogananda which is igniting hearts and lives around the globe.
Group meditation (one of the most important activities encouraged by Yogananda), inspiration at the lovely and developing Yogananda Gardens of the Northwest, overlooking the coastal range, and a lovely celebratory vegetarian brunch, providing a deeper connection with Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi.
Sunday Services Sunday, July 23
Ananda Temple and Teaching Center 4855 SW Watson Ave. Beaverton, Or 97005 503.626.3403