I wasn't able to make it on Saturday, but I did attend the talk on Sunday and always am delighted that he brings a message that is needed by myself and perhaps many others. His message for this weekend was 'What Is Meditation'.
There is no way that my words are as clear as his message but the one part that I took with me and have shared is that meditation is like sitting in a movie theater and watching all of the scenes passing by on the screen. With no judgment we watch as the positive and negative images play on the movie screen. We allow them to flow and when we spot a positive image we can pause the movie and focus for a moment feeling the joy and peace in that moment.
This was helpful because there are times when I'm speaking with someone new to meditation and they expect it to be a quiet, peaceful experience. Meditation is what it is supposed to be at any given time and at times can be very busy as we go through our thoughts and feelings. This can help new meditators know that there is no 'wrong' meditation.
It is delightful to see young people coming to these talks. Gurudev Chitrabhanu speaks with us about the importance of youth and sharing with them the philosophy of Ahmisa - living in peace with all beings..
These young people also receive personal blessings and speak with him personally..
There are guests that come from so many places who are personal friends of Gurudev Chitrabhanu and come to visit with him and hear him speak.
Kumar D. Kulkarni from Battle Creek, MI
Asha Sheth and Neena Shrikant Mehta
All who come have the opportunity to receive a personal blessing from Gurudev Chitrabhanu after his talk and we are all grateful for his kindness to the members of the Lighthouse Center.
Personal blessing for Aarti Meg Graff, President of the Lighthouse Center Board of Directors and below a personal blessing for Prachi Patricia Thiel, Operations Director and Board Member.
These are always joyful days when he is gracious and shares his spiritual light and teachings. He shares a message of Ahimsa, living in peace with all beings. ALL BEINGS...this philosophy goes beyond humans, it includes all living beings.
Personally, I am thankful for the Lighthouse Center where I have been given many spiritual gifts throughout the years I've spent in this community. The many friends, teachers and spiritual advisors have helped me in many ways on my spiritual journey and it is a joy to take care of the website and take a moment to share my experiences through these blogs.
Love, Light and Prosperity to All,
Mukta Tana Dean
Website Master and Design
