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SUMMARY:AMS 2022 Summer Online Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a varied uplifting weekend retreat of meditation and satsang\n\n\n\n  \nTHEME: LOVING WHAT WE ARE \n  \nLoving and accepting ourselves unconditionally requires courage as we get caught up in the cycles of life and our never-ending egoic patterns.   We live with an idea of who or what we are based on our perceptions about who or what we should be. Loving what we are means to totally accept every aspect of ourselves unconditionally\, including the limitations that exist in the body and the mind as well having the awareness that what we truly are is limitless.\n\n\n\n\nZOOM : Please scroll down on your receipt from AMS to see the ZOOM LOG ON AND PASSWORD. This receipt is automatically generated and sent to your email when you register.\n\n\n\nCOST:  Register and attend full weekend course –  $90 \nIf some scholarship assistance is required\, please contact Dooreena: dooreena@comcast.net to request scholarship assistance before registering. \nIf you have any further questions you may contact Dooreena. \n\nCOURSE SCHEDULE \nEach day some of the leaders of AMS will offer a satsang using one of Gururaj’s videos and/or transcripts. \nPlease note that times are in East Coast time zone\, so please convert to your time zone.\nFriday\, July 22\n \nCourse Opener\, Short Chant and Meditation\, Satsang (Emma/Doreena): 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT \nSaturday\, July 23 \nMorning Schedule \nMORNING GROUP MEDITATION: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT \nBreak: 30 minutes \nSATSANG (Kenton\, Vidya\, Lori): 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm EDT \nAfternoon Schedule \nAFTERNOON GROUP MEDITATION: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT \nBreak: 30 minutes \nSATSANG (Jarid\, Sutriya): 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm EDT\n \nSunday\, July 24 \nGROUP MEDITATION: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT \nBreak: 30 minutes \n SATSANG  (Roopa\, Sujay): 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm EDT\n \nAFTERNOON GROUP MEDITATION: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT \nBreak: 30 minutes \nSATSANG (Jeff\, Merrill): 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm EDT \nWe look forward to seeing you then!
URL:https://www.americanmeditationsociety.org/event/ams-2022-summer-online-retreat/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Weekly Wednesday meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on Zoom for meditation\, followed by optional discussion. \nZOOM ADDRESS:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87410993670?pwd=RlZSVUpFSmw5cXhqQWtNQzJqZmM2UT09 \nMeeting ID:  87410993670\nPasscode: 216759
URL:https://www.americanmeditationsociety.org/event/weekly-wednesday-meditation/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T160000
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SUMMARY:Knoxville IN PERSON Fall retreat 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Fall for a joyful weekend retreat of meditation and satsang IN PERSON!\n\n  \nOur retreat this Fall is being held at Mountain Lake Ranch overlooking Douglas Lake in beautiful Dandrige\, TN. This is a large and spacious retreat center with a good sized meeting room and plentiful hotel-style bedrooms\, situated on extensive grounds on the shores of Douglas Lake. Please click this link for photos of the Main Lodge at Mountain Lake Ranch (http://www.mountainlakeranch.com/mainlodge) \nACCOMMODATION: There are large and comfortable double rooms available\, each with private sink\, toilet and tub/shower. All rooms open out to a shared balcony. \nCOURSE: There will be group chant and meditation each day\, followed by satsang. There will also be ample time for walking meditation\, introspection\, relaxation and fun. The grounds are extensive and the atmosphere is conducive to contemplation and meditation. \nMEALS:  We will be providing our own catering for this retreat. If specific dietary accommodations are required\, please indicate following registration so that we can ensure we cater to your needs. \nSCHEDULE: The retreat begins at 5:30pm on Friday afternoon (9/30) and ends at 10 a.m. on Monday morning (10/3). We encourage you stay for the entire time; however\, early exit on Sunday night is possible. We also have a day rate available for Saturday or Sunday only participation. Please see the ticket section below for more details. \nTRANSPORTATION: For those considering attending the retreat from out of town\, the nearest airport to is Knoxville’s McGhee-Tyson airport (TYS). Dandridge is located a few minutes off the Sevierville/Pigeon Forge exit from I-40 Eastbound and is approximately 40 minutes drive from the airport. \nREGISTRATION: Rooms can be occupied as singles or doubles. Please see below for tickets and pricing. If planning to share a double\, it is preferable that you arrange your roommate ahead of the retreat if possible. \nIf you prefer to register by sending a check\, please contact Emma Woods at emmawoods@me.com for more info. \nSCHOLARSHIPS. If financial circumstances are an obstacle\, there are need-based scholarships available. To inquire: Contact Carrie Mayer at carriejmayer@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.americanmeditationsociety.org/event/knoxville-area-in-person-fall-retreat-2022/
LOCATION:Mountain Lake Ranch\, 2865 Mountain Ranch Drive\, Dandridge\, 37725
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Woods":MAILTO:emmawoods@me.com
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SUMMARY:National Fall Retreat 2023
DESCRIPTION:Refresh and Renew\n  \nOur national retreat this year is being held at the Steiner Bell Lodge facility at Wafloy Mountain Village in Gatlinburg\, TN. Join with us to relax\, refresh and renew your spirit in a 5-day fully immersive experience. \nSteiner Bell is newly-renovated\, featuring hotel-style accommodations each with private balcony from which you enjoy breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains. \n \nClick HERE for a virtual video tour of the Lodge. \nACCOMMODATION: There are large and comfortable double rooms available\, each with private bath and balcony. \nDESCRIPTION: We will have two group chant and meditations as well as two Satsangs (group gatherings) each day. There will be ample time for walking meditation\, introspection\, relaxation and fun. The location and setting is very peaceful and highly conducive to meditation and just getting away from it all. \nMEALS:  All meals are included\, with breakfast and dinner fully catered for us. We will be providing our own lunch options. \nSCHEDULE: The course begins Thursday\, September 28th (dinner) through Tuesday\, October 3rd 2023 (after breakfast). \nNOTE: As this was originally a weekend retreat\, we are maintaining a 3-night weekend option in addition to the full 5-day course schedule. See tickets below for details! \nTRANSPORTATION: Steiner Bell Lodge is approx. 1 hour from McGhee Tyson airport (TYS) – Knoxville\, TN. \nSpecial pricing is available for travel to and from the airport via Uber. Estimated fare one-way from Wafloy to TYS for up to 4 people is approx $70. Please contact for further details on how to make these arrangements. \nAnother option is Always Ready Transportation LLC. Quotes available via their form online or by contacting 865-226-9769. \nTO REGISTER: See tickets below to register online. Payment can be made via PayPal or credit card. \nIf you prefer to register by sending a check\, please contact Emma Woods at emmawoods@me.com for more info. \nCancellation Fee $75. \nScholarship: Limited scholarships funds are available. Please contact for further details. \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 15th.  There are no refunds after this date.
URL:https://www.americanmeditationsociety.org/event/fall-retreat-2023/
LOCATION:Wafloy Mountain Village Retreat\, 3610 East Parkway\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Woods":MAILTO:emmawoods@me.com
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SUMMARY:Online Immersive Meditation Course
DESCRIPTION:Join together to begin 2024 by IMMERSING yourself in what really matters – \nresting in the True Self\n  \nAMS MEDITATION IMMERSION 2024\n  \nAMS is starting 2024 in style – with a short but immersive day and a half of meditation\, satsang\, love\, joy and laughter!\n\n\nZOOM : This retreat will be available live via Zoom.\n\n\nCOURSE SCHEDULE\nOur immersion begins on Friday evening (2/23) with introductions followed by a longer video satsang. The video will contain the theme we will continue to explore during our time together the following Saturday (2/24). \nPlease note: schedule times are in EAST COAST TIME ZONE\n\nThis time we are mixing it up a little! On Saturday morning we will have chant and meditation\, followed by a short break\, and then satsang. We will come back together in the afternoon for satsang FIRST\, followed by a break and then chant/meditation. We will close the course with a wrap-up towards the end of the day.\nFriday\, February 23\n \n7:00 pm: Introductions\, followed by a full-length Satsang video of Gururaj which we will watch together. \nSaturday\, February 24 \n10:00 am – 11:00 am: CHANT AND MEDITATION \n11 – 11:30 am: Break \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm: SATSANG \n12:30 – 2 pm: Lunch Break (Zoom will be left open if anyone wants to visit over lunch) \n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: SATSANG  \n3 – 3:30 pm: Break \n3:30 – 4:30 pm: CHANT AND MEDITATION \n4:30 – 5:30 pm: Course wrap-up \nCOURSE REGISTRATION\nA donation of $50 is recommended to attend this course. Donations can be made online via the AMS donation page here: https://www.americanmeditationsociety.org/donate/. \nIf you prefer to donate via check\, please contact Vidya Anderson at vidyaanderson7@gmail.com for details. \nOnce your donation is made\, contact Emma Woods at emmawoods@me.com for course registration information. \nWe look forward to seeing you then!
URL:https://www.americanmeditationsociety.org/event/online-immersive-meditation-course/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online retreat
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SUMMARY:AMS Fall Retreat 2024
DESCRIPTION:AMS Fall Retreat 2024\n  \nOur Fall retreat is being held at the Steiner Bell Lodge facility at Wafloy Mountain Village in Gatlinburg\, TN. Join us for a long weekend of relaxation\, fellowship\, and reflective meditation. \nSteiner Bell has hotel-style accommodations each with private balcony from which you enjoy breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains. \n \nClick HERE for a virtual video tour of the Lodge. \nACCOMMODATION: There are large and comfortable double rooms available\, each with private bath and balcony. \nSCHEDULE: The course begins Friday\, September 27th at 4 pm through Monday\, September 30th (after breakfast). \nWe will have two group chant and meditations as well as two Satsangs (group gatherings) each day. There will be ample time for walking meditation\, introspection\, relaxation and fun. The location and setting is very peaceful and highly conducive to meditation and just getting away from it all. \nMEALS:  All meals are included\, and fully catered. \nTRANSPORTATION: Steiner Bell Lodge is approx. 1 and 1/2 hours from McGhee Tyson airport (TYS) – Knoxville\, TN. \nIf transportation to the retreat center is needed\, please contact Carrie Mayer to arrange a ride share. \nTO REGISTER: See tickets below to register online. Payment can be made via PayPal or credit card. \nCancellation Fee $75. \nScholarship: Limited scholarships funds are available. Please contact for further details. \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 13th.  There are no refunds after this date.
URL:https://www.americanmeditationsociety.org/event/ams-fall-retreat-2024/
LOCATION:Wafloy Mountain Village Retreat\, 3610 East Parkway\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
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SUMMARY:AMS Online March Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“The force of the spirit is the greatest force in the universe\, and it is eternal.” (Satsang: The Path to Self-Realization\, p. 85)\nWhen love flowers in our hearts and our souls begin to radiate out to the world\, we fulfill our destiny as human beings and the purpose for which this life has been given to us. (The Master Reflects\, p. 59)\nWhat greater experience can we have than to realize the eternal love\, peace and joy that permeates our being and to share that awareness with one another. Join us for two days of experiencing\, deepening\, sharing the nonchanging universal force that is life itself. \nDATE: March 21-22 \nPLACE: Online Zoom (Log on info given at time of registration) \nTO REGISTER: See tickets below \nTICKETS: Tickets can be purchased at $100 for both days\, or $50 for Saturday or Sunday only. Some partial scholarships available – Contact Mary at 317-679-6620 \nSCHEDULE: EAST COAST TIME ZONE\nSaturday\, March 21 \n10 – 11 am: Chant and Meditation \n11:15 am: SATSANG \n12:30 pm: Lunch break \n2 pm: Informal Group interacting/visiting \n3 pm: Chant and Meditation \n4:30 pm: SATSANG \n7:30 – 8:30 pm: A video of a Gururaj Satsang will be shown for those who would like to view it \nSunday\, March 22: Same schedule except retreat ends at 5:45 pm
URL:https://www.americanmeditationsociety.org/event/ams-online-march-retreat/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online retreat
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SUMMARY:First Sunday meditation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Sunday the 12th of April (4/12/2026) for chant and meditation. We start at 12 p.m. Eastern with 5 rounds of chant followed by a 24-minute gong meditation. Session is conducted virtually via Zoom. \nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4904167720?pwd=CQNbJ2LpUydcBo9JE7n2wOEXB1Zpzk.1&omn=89967441857 \nMeeting ID: 823 4415 6817\nPasscode: silence
URL:https://www.americanmeditationsociety.org/event/first-sunday-meditation/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Woods":MAILTO:emmawoods@me.com
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