Webinar: Heartfulness Sessions in residential neighborhoods and societies Starts: 23rd of August 2015, 05.00 PM Conducted by: Christian Duerr, Chennai Chhavi Sisodia, Roorkee

What is Heartfulness? An approach to present Sahaj Marg in a universally acceptable manner. It allows the aspirant to absorb components of Sahaj Marg at his or her own pace. It includes a step-by-step, scientific approach to the practice. It is evolving and will continue to change as instructed by Rev. Kamlesh bhai

“Sahaj Marg is very much there with this Heartfulness programme “Sahaj Marg is very much there with this Heartfulness programme. Shri Ram Chandra Mission is an institution, Sahaj Marg is the name of the path that we follow, and Heartfulness is the way we approach people, the way we approach our own hearts, the way we approach the divinity in our hearts with love, the essence of Sahaj Marg.” Kamlesh D. Patel, Tiruvallur, 24th July 2015

“The big wave is already there “The big wave is already there. Let’s take the benefit of it and make every person aware of Sahaj Marg meditation; that we exist. They may continue, they may not continue. It does not matter. As long as they know we are here to help them, they will come one day whenever their heart really craves for it.” Kamlesh D. Patel, Tiruvallur, 24th July 2015

“What is the cause of Sahaj Marg “What is the cause of Sahaj Marg? When do you say one is spiritually awakened? The spiritual awakening of all is our cause. The spiritually awakened individual leads a life full of Heartfulness.” Kamlesh D. Patel, Bangalore, 29th July 2015

That must become our cause and how are we going to do it?” “If Sahaj Marg is a movement, not an organisation, and if the Sahaj Marg movement has to really touch the hearts of people, all of us will have to become conduits. That must become our cause and how are we going to do it?” Kamlesh D. Patel, Bangalore, 29th July 2015

Heartfulness Workshops & Website: Overview Based on allowing an experience, not conveying information or knowledge. Accepts any type of aspiration - people may be searching in their own way Helps people translate this into a personal, practical experience within their own heart Scientific approach, comparing meditation without then with transmission.

Heartfulness Workshops & Website: General Guidelines Seekers can meditate before being introduced Seekers may join satsang before being introduced Seekers may be introduced in groups Seekers may be introduced remotely

Heartfulness Workshop: 5 important steps Brief and relax the organisers who are hosting the function (where applicable). Preamble address to the audience. The short talk should: help to connect be inspiring be less than 10 minutes

Heartfulness Workshop: 5 important steps 3. THE EXPERIENCE: Meditation without transmission: 10 minutes own meditation on the Divine light in the heart Around 5 minutes relaxation technique  Meditation with transmission: 30 minutes guided meditation Ask a couple of participants to share experience if they are willing. Ideally avoid Q & A on the first day. Follow up

“Let’s practice”: Heartfulness Workshop

The following introductory sittings A very high degree of flexibility is needed from our part If people can’t come for three consecutive days, we will find a solution for them We never say that they can’t start if they can’t come during three consecutive days.

Stages of practice – Guiding Principles Loving attention to the aspirant’s needs Delivered to aspirant at their pace Manner and matter Emphasis on direct experience over information Allow them the joy of their discoveries Importance of absentia work

Module Based Learning Module 1: Being the Observer Module 2: Relaxation Module 3: Meditation Basics Module 4: Cleaning Basics Module 5: Prayer Basics Module 6: Observing my condition Module 7: Finer aspects of Meditation Module 8: Finer aspects of Cleaning Module 9: Finer aspects of Prayer

Module # Contents 10 Prayerful Suggestions Article 11 Universal Prayer Article and Guided video 12 Group Meditation 13 Prayerful suggestion – “Everything around you …” Video 14 Prayerful suggestion – “Correct thinking …” 15 Prayerful suggestion – “Craving for the Ultimate …” 16 – 19 Balanced Existence (maxims) Articles and videos 20 Point A meditation 21 Point B cleaning 22 Maintaining & Developing your condition Articles and Guided activity

Heartfulness Flyers Two types: - One for Managers / Organizers - One For Participants

Heartfulness Website http://heartfulness.org

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