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Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Dharma Training in the Context of Other Ananda Seva Trainings Suggested Guidelines for Dharma Training Dharma Training Objectives Aspects of Dharma Training Building Leadership and Imparting Responsibility Building Spiritual Community at Dharma Trainings Holistic System of Yogic Practices Dharma Training Evening Programs Spiritual and Social Philosophy Classes Organizing Dharma Trainings
6] participatory discussion of issues of collective interest [see Section 9] 7] opportunity for personal expression, reflection and visioning [see Section 6] The various facets of training should be held in balance. While personal and collective expression activities are often more engaging, they shouldn't be emphasized at the expense of yoga practices or philosophy classes. The lack of attention to giving philosophy and to instruction in practices will inhibit participants ability to grow in their commitment to and stamina for dharmic work.
5] leading kiirtan, tandava, kaoshiki 6] collecting tuition, managing lodging, etc 7] leading evening programs 8] serving as daily schedule facilitator 9] generating topics for collective discussions 10] leading food blessing circles 11] facilitating opening and closing circles
being healed. As deep emotion is released, others can extend their physical embrace. This can all be somewhat free flow. End with a collective Om. 5] Men's and women's groups. One night of the Dharma Training should be devoted to men's and women's groups. Different approaches can be taken, but a typical process is to give each person opportunity to express fully and authentically the challenges of their life circumstance. Where appropriate, others can express their support; but there should not be effort to draw attention away from the person. Because very deep issues can get brought up in men's/women's groups, they should not be held at the beginning of training, as there is not yet developed a safe enough sense of trust. On men's/women's groups night, the regular night schedule should be suspended so that the groups can take as much time as they may need. 6] Nature outings. During each training session, a half or full day should be taken for an outing in a natural setting. This should occur about half way or two-thirds of the way through the training. Some typical activities during an outing include: picnic lunch, a collective meditation, a hike or adventure, and collective music. Also good, if it can be arranged, is to have the trainees spend a couple of hours alone, then come back together to share any new visions or inspirations that may have come up during their solo experience. 7] Collective music. Participants in the Dharmalaya Dharma Training report that a rich environment of singing and musical jamming is one of the most important factors in creating a deep collective experience. Songs or bhajans can be done before meals, before programs, and at opening and closing circles. At least one evening should be devoted to a bhajan jam or improvisational music. 8] Daily walks. During daily walks, there is much that gets shared as people spread out in small groups and get into all kinds of discussions. Walks should be about a half hour maximum. If appropriate, the pace should be brisk. 9] Gratitude circles. Gratitude circles are commonly done in a circle around the food that is to be served, though they could also happen at a morning check-in. People can either go around, or randomly express anything that they feel gratitude for. 10] Creativity night. On one night of the training, assemble a diversity of craft materials and art implements and have the trainees create some object of art. Each can share their creation at the end. In one variation of this process, people are given an assigned theme to express in their creations.
that is modified from the Seven Points system. While there will be variation among different Dharma Training programs as to what practices are given, the following practices would be typical. All practices given should be introduced gradually and with proper explanation. 1] Brahma Sadhana: Meditation Practices Meditation Madhuvidya Guru puja 2] Karma Yoga: Right Action Yama and niyama Seva Fifteen Shiilas [introduce in later Module] 3] Satsaunga: Spiritual Community Dharmachakra Spiritual retreat Spiritual community celebrations/seva/activities 4] Bhajan and Natana Sadhana: Spiritual Music and Dance Bhajans Kiirtan Lalita Marmika Kaoshikii Tandava 5] Jaeva Dharma: Health and Lifestyle Practices Asanas Yoga self-massage Aerobic exercise Sattvic diet Ekadashi Bath and half-bath 6] Samkalpa: Right Resolve Hold to one's spiritual goal/ideal (Ishta) Follow one's ideology of life (adarsha) Follow firmly one's spiritual path (Bhagavat dharma)
more advanced in later modules, and less discussion time in the first module then more in later modules. In addition to lecture presentations, up to half of class time can be devoted to group discussion of topics of interest related to spiritual practices, spiritualizing social relations, building spiritual community, and social issues. Discussion topics can be put forward by the trainer or better arise out of the interests of the participants. The more controversial or immediate the topic, the more engaged people will be in the discussion. It is generally best for the trainer to have minimal involvement in the discussion, so that the trainees feel fuller scope to express themselves. More guidance on Dharma Training classes will be provided at a later time.
Monday Sept 13 Meditation Asanas Breakfast Registration Opening Circle Opening / Orientation Concept of Dharma Free Time / Music Lunch Samskaras Tea The Practice of Yoga Asanas Meditation Dinner Healing Activity Meditation
Wednesday Sept 15 Meditation Asanas Breakfast Check-In Yoga Psychology River Walk Discussion Topic Meditation Lunch Health Practices Tea Intuitional Science Asanas Group Meditation Dinner Chill Night Meditation
Thursday Sept 16 Meditation Asanas Breakfast Hobbit Beach Departure Solo vision quest Solo vision quest Solo vision quest Meditation Lunch Beach Beach Beach Return to Dharmalaya Group Meditation Dinner Spiritual Movies Meditation
Friday Sept 17 Meditation Asanas Breakfast Check-In Feminine Mysticism River Walk Discussion Topic Meditation Lunch Neohumanism Tea Six Factors of Progress Asanas Group Meditation Dinner Kiirtan Jam Meditation
Saturday Sept 18 Meditation Asanas Breakfast Check-In PROUT River Walk PROUT Meditation Lunch Building Spiritual
Community
Sunday Sept 19 Meditation Asanas Breakfast Check-In Taking Dharma into World River Walk Closing Circle Meditation Lunch Clean-up
9:30-10:30am
River Walk Subtle Body Meditation Lunch Brahma Sadhana Tea Karma Yoga Asanas Group Meditation Dinner Women / Men Groups Meditation
Tea Discussion Topic Asanas Group Meditation Dinner Maha Slideshow Meditation