Sunday, 8 February 2015

We're On The SL Destination Guide!

Hello to all of our friends and visitors!

As of this week, you can now find the Citta Bhavana Ashram on the SL Destination Guide, under Spirituality & Belief. To see the other sims that have made it on the list, please visit the Linden's post, "Highlights from the Second Life Destination Guide 2/07/2015".

They have said the following:
"The Citta Bhavana Ashram is a heavily-forested area that celebrates all things that cultivate heart and mind. The citta averages ten events per week, including philosophy discussions, music theory, meditation, and more. Visit the Citta Bhavana Ashram for thought-provoking conversation or peaceful."
If you are ever looking for a new place to explore, the Destination Guide is an excellent start. There are many wonderful communities and sims listed there.

We look forward to your visit! See you around the grid,
The Ashram Team

Monday, 2 February 2015

Ashram Newsletter Feb 2-8

Namaste, friends! Please see below a list of Citta Bhavana Ashram events this coming week as well as some exciting updates. If you would like to host an event at the ashram, please contact Chraeloos Resident.

All events are subject to change. Events may be added or changed with short notice. You may join the subscribo at any of our invite stations in-world, join the group, or keep an eye on our calendar for more current information:
http://cittabhavanaashramsl.blogspot.com/p/calendar.html

~~Updates~~

We are introducing three new events this week!
Awareness Intensive is back this Monday at 10amSLT. A new event, Theoretical Creativity, a discussion on philosophy, begins Monday at 3pmSLT. And a live reading of the Ashtavakra Gita begins Tuesday at 2pmSLT. See more details below!

We have some space for artists to showcase their work. We also have a community room where we have posters advertising friendly sims and events. For inquiries about how to take part in this, please contact Chraeloos Resident or Sunshine Szavanna.

~~Upcoming Events~~

☯ What? Awareness Intensive with Chraeloos
When? Monday, Feb 2 @ 10amSLT
Where? Ashram Entryway, to the left at the meditation circle
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/40/220/32

Event in voice and text, clothing optional.

☯ What? Theoretical Creativity with Chraeloos
When? Monday, Feb 2 @ 3pmSLT
Where? Ashram Bonfire
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/89/231/21

Event in text only, clothing optional.

☯ What? Meditation, Talks and Discussion with Swami Luminos
When? Tuesday, Feb 3 @ 10amSLT
Where? Ashram Entryway, to the left at the meditation circle
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/40/220/32

Event in voice and text, clothing optional.

☯ What? Live Readings in Indian Philosophy w/ Swami and Chrae
When? Tuesday, Feb 3 @ 2pmSLT
Where? Ashram Entryway, to the left at the meditation circle
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/40/220/32

Event in voice only, clothing optional.

☯ What? Meditation, Talks and Discussion with Venerable Wayne Ren Cheng
When? Wednesday, Feb 4 @ 10amSLT
Where? Ashram Entryway, straight ahead
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/40/220/32

Event in voice and text, clothing optional.

☯ What? The Nature of Faith Discussion with Rhiannon Dragoone
When? Wednesday, Feb 4 @ 2:30pmSLT
Where? Forest Meeting Area
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/23/161/21

Event in text, clothing optional.

☯ What? Interfaith Prayer Circle with Peter Newtone
When? Wednesday, Feb 4 @ 6pmSLT
Where? Ashram Entryway, to the left at the meditation circle
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/40/220/32

Event in voice and text. Clothing optional.

☯ What? Meditation, Talks and Discussion with Swami Luminos
When? Thursday, Feb 5 @ 10amSLT
Where? Ashram Entryway, to the left at the meditation circle
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/40/220/32

Event in voice and text, clothing optional.

☯ What? Yoga and Discussion with Chraeloos
When? Friday, Feb 6 @ 10amSLT
Where? Ashram Entryway, to the right at the yoga mats
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/40/220/32

Event in voice and text, clothing optional.

☯ What? The Healing Power of Storytelling with Lyle, Sedona and Chrae
When? Friday, Feb 6 @ 6pmSLT
Where? Ashram bonfire
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/89/231/21

Event in voice and text, clothing optional. This event is bi-weekly.

☯ What? Sandia Beaumont Live Piano
When? Sunday, Feb 8 @ 12pmSLT
Where? Ashram entryway, straight ahead
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/40/220/32

Event in voice and text, clothing optional.

~~~~~~~
I look forward to seeing you around! Namaste, my friends, and big hugs to you all! ♥

Looking to keep in touch outside the grid? Went to a discussion and wanted the notes or links? Check out our blog and facebook page:
http://cittabhavanaashramsl.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/creativitykarma

♥ The Ashram Team

Friday, 23 January 2015

The Mysterium and Buddhism - Tip Corbett Live Piano

Today was the first time we were honoured with Tip Corbett playing live piano for us in his unique style of Mysterium. He takes the time to describe how this style of music is influenced by Buddhism. He will join us every fourth Friday at 2pmSLT. You do not want to miss his enchanting piano and commentary.

Robert Little (robert69.little) was able to film some of the performance! Thank you so much, Robert. Please see the video below:


Sunday, 18 January 2015

Ashram Newsletter Jan 19-25


Namaste, friends!
Please see below a list of Citta Bhavana Ashram events this coming week as well as some exciting updates. If you would like to host an event at the ashram, please contact Chraeloos Resident or Sunshine (szavanna).

 All events are subject to change. Events may be added or changed with short notice. You may join the subscribo at any of our invite stations in-world, join the group, or keep an eye on our calendar for more current information: http://cittabhavanaashramsl.blogspot.com/p/calendar.html 

~~Updates~~

 We are introducing two new events this week, both on Friday! Join us at 2pmSLT for a live piano performance by Tip Corbett, and at 6pmSLT for the return of the Healing Power of Storytelling and Poetry with Lyle, Sedona, and Chrae! See more below.

 Creativesam India has some wonderful art up at the gallery on the second floor. Sunshine Szavanna has some of her entrancing art on the third floor. Please feel free to stop by to view it at your leisure. 􀀆http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/105/147/22

 We have some space for artists to showcase their work. We also have a community room where we have posters advertising friendly sims and events. For inquiries about how to take part in this, please contact Chraeloos Resident or Sunshine Szavanna.

 ~~Upcoming Events~~

 ☯ What? Meditation, Talks and Discussion with Swami Luminos
When? Tuesday, Jan 20 @ 10amSLT
Where? Ashram Entryway, to the left at the meditation circle 􀀊http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/40/220/32

 Event in voice and text, clothing optional.

 ☯ What? Meditation, Talks and Discussion with Venerable Wayne Ren Cheng
When? Wednesday, Jan 21 @ 10amSLT
Where? Ashram Entryway, straight ahead 􀀉http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/40/220/32

 Event in voice and text, clothing optional.

 ☯ What? The Nature of Faith Discussion with Rhiannon Dragoone
When? Wednesday, Jan 21 @ 2:30pmSLT
Where? Forest Meeting Area 􀀈http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/23/161/22

 Event in text, clothing optional.

 ☯ What? Interfaith Prayer Circle with Peter Newtone
When? Wednesday, Jan 21 @ 6pmSLT
Where? Ashram Entryway, to the left at the meditation circle 􀀇http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/40/220/32

 Event in voice and text. Clothing optional.

 ☯ What? Meditation, Talks and Discussion with Swami Luminos
When? Thursday, Jan 22 @ 10amSLT
Where? Ashram Entryway, to the left at the meditation circle http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/40/220/32􀀄

 Event in voice and text, clothing optional.

 ☯ What? Yoga and Discussion with Chraeloos
When? Friday, Jan 23 @ 10amSLT
Where? Ashram Entryway, to the right at the yoga mats 􀀃http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/40/220/32

 Event in voice and text, clothing optional.

 ☯ What? Tip Corbett Live Piano
When? Friday, Jan 23 @ 2pmSLT
Where? Ashram Entryway, straight ahead 􀀂http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/40/220/32

 Event in stream and text, clothing optional.

 ☯ What? The Healing Power of Storytelling with Lyle, Sedona and Chrae
When? Friday, Jan 23 @ 6pmSLT
Where? Ashram bonfire http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/89/231/22􀀁 

Event in voice and text, clothing optional. This event is bi-weekly.

 ☯ What? Sandia Beaumont Live Piano
When? Sunday, Jan 25 @ 12pmSLT
Where? Ashram entryway, straight ahead 􀀀http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Crystal/40/220/32

 Event in voice and text, clothing optional.

 ~~~~~~~
I look forward to seeing you around! Namaste, my friends, and big hugs to you all! ♥

 Looking to keep in touch outside the grid? Went to a discussion and wanted the notes or links? Check out our blog and facebook page: http://cittabhavanaashramsl.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/creativitykarma

 ♥ The Ashram Team

Sunday, 4 January 2015

Ashram Newsletter Jan 5-11 2015

Happy New Year to all! We at the Ashram wish you all the best of joy and love in the coming year. Namaste, friends! Please see below a list of Citta Bhavana Ashram events this coming week as well as some exciting updates. If you would like to host an event at the ashram, please contact Chraeloos Resident or Sunshine (szavanna). All events are subject to change. Events may be added or changed with short notice. Please keep an eye on our calendar for more current information: http://cittabhavanaashramsl.blogspot.com/p/calendar.html ~~Updates~~ We have redone the landscaping here at the ashram to better suit your needs! Feel free to come by any time to explore and use the facilities at your leisure. Advanced Notice: biweekly Poetry and Storytelling with Lyle and Chrae on alternating Fridays at 6pmSLT. Starting date Thursday Jan 15 at 6pmSLT (strange date due to RL, normally will be on Fridays). We have some space for artists to showcase their work. We also have a community room where we have posters advertising friendly sims and events. For inquiries about how to take part in this, please contact Chraeloos Resident or Sunshine Szavanna inworld. ~~Upcoming Events~~ ☯ What? Meditation, Talks and Discussion with Swami Luminos When? Tuesday, Jan 6 @ 10amSLT Where? Ashram Entryway, to the left at the meditation circle Event in voice and text, clothing optional. ☯ What? Meditation, Talks and Discussion with Venerable Wayne Ren Cheng When? Wednesday, Jan 7 @ 10amSLT Where? Ashram Entryway, straight ahead􀀅 Event in voice and text, clothing optional. ☯ What? The Nature of Faith Discussion with Rhiannon Dragoone When? Wednesday, Jan 7 @ 2:30pmSLT Where? Forest Meeting Area Event in text, clothing optional. ☯ What? Interfaith Prayer Circle with Peter Newtone When? Wednesday, Jan 7 @ 6pmSLT Where? Ashram Entryway, to the left at the meditation circle Event in voice and text. Clothing optional. ☯ What? Meditation, Talks and Discussion with Swami Luminos When? Thursday, Jan 8 @ 10amSLT Where? Ashram Entryway, to the left at the meditation circle Event in voice and text, clothing optional. ☯ What? Yoga and Discussion with Chraeloos When? Friday, Jan 9 @ 10amSLT Where? Ashram Entryway, to the right at the yoga mats Event in voice and text, clothing optional. ☯ What? Sandia Beaumont Live Piano When? Sunday, Jan 11 @ 2pmSLT Where? Ashram Entryway, straight ahead Event in stream, clothing optional. ~~~~~~~ I look forward to seeing you around! Namaste, my friends, and big hugs to you all! ♥ Looking to keep in touch outside the grid? Went to a discussion and wanted the notes or links? Check out our blog and facebook page: http://cittabhavanaashramsl.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/creativitykarma ♥ The Ashram Team

Wednesday, 5 November 2014

Chasing Bliss - Jeff Foster



CHASING BLISS
For many, spirituality is still about seeking the next blissful, exciting, dramatic, transcendent, other-wordly experience, chasing the next 'high' promised by well-meaning gurus and teachers, running after the shakti, dancing and singing down the yellow brick road of enlightenment...
But you tire of chasing bliss, friend, and this is natural and to be expected and celebrated. And in the seeker's exhaustion, a deeper invitation reveals itself: the invitation to allow ALL experience, not just the 'good' or 'spiritual' or 'blissful' experiences. You come to recognise yourself as unlimited, undivided, nondual potential, capable of holding the pain as well as the bliss, the sorrow as well as the joy, the excitement as well as the fear. How vast you are!
~ Jeff Foster