BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 2011

   RETREAT

On the day following the Birthday, Tuesday, May 10th, the Fellowship will hold our bi-annual four-day retreat at the Culver City Center. The last day of the retreat will be on Friday, May 13th.

During the retreat we will continue the examination of a number of important texts central to the philosophy and practice of this great tradition of Kashmir Shaivism. We will do this through the sacred revelations given to us by Swamiji on audio and video recordings.

Each day we will study relevant and important sections of the following:

Tantraloka – We will continue our examination of Shaktopaya from the fourth chapter (Ahnika) of this central and influential text by renowned Kashmiri philosopher/saint Abhinavagupta.

Video of interviews with Swamiji.
In a casual atmosphere Swamiji shares more divine secrets of Shaivism.

Shiva Stotravali – We will immerse ourselves in selected chapters of this beautiful compilation of Utpaladeva's devotional hymns to Shiva. "Utpaladeva was the great-grand guru of Abhinavagupta. He was not only Shaivite but he also had mystical experience. Sometimes he was reserved because he was a Shaivite, but other times he turned mad because of being too much attached to Lord Shiva."

Retreat Dates: Tuesday, May 10th through Friday, May 13th.

Location: Universal Shaiva Fellowship Center, 10925 Stever Street, Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 837-0402. Our Center is within 15 minutes of LAX (Los Angeles International Airport).

Attendance: The retreat will last four full days and begin each morning at 9 am. Although coming for the entire retreat is ideal, you can schedule to attend for any number of days (from one to four). Those coming for the full retreat should plan to stay for the full day on Friday.

Retreat sundries: Attendees will be asked to donate a minimum of $60 per day to cover the cost of meals, materials and other expenses.

Meals: Lunch will be provided by the Fellowship and is included in the minimum donation.

Lodging: Lodging is available in the local area. Please contact us for information.

We look forward to seeing you at the Birthday and hope that many of you will also be able to attend the retreat. Swamiji’s Birthday celebration and retreat is always an uplifting and memorable experience. Please be sure to reserve your space early for the retreat by emailing office@universalshaivafellowship.org with “Retreat May 2011 Reservation” in the subject line.

Feel free to email or call us with any questions at (310) 837-0402 or (877) 594-2516 (toll free).

We look forward to seeing you at the Birthday Celebration, Monday, May 9th, and hope that many of you will also be able to attend the retreat.

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