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On this page you'll find links to descriptions of upcoming events, announcements for the Nityananda Institute community, press releases, articles by Institute students, and PDF and text versions of the Institute News, a newsletter for friends of the Institute.

Upcoming Events
This page describes events of general interest sponsored by Nityananda Institute

Announcements
This page includes announcements and information about ongoing programs for the Nityananda Institute community

Press Releases
The most recent press releases from Nityananda Institute

Nityananda Institute Obtains Rights to Text by Abhinavagupta
Nityananda Institute's publishing division, Rudra Press, will publish the Gitartaha-samgraha, a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Abhinavagupta,the brilliant Kashmir Shaiva philosopher.
Swami Chetanananda Lectures at Occidental College
In a rare public appearance, Swami Chetanananda made a presentation on the tantric tradition at a campus-wide program.
Nityananda Institute and Tribhuvan University Complete Research Project
Nityananda Institute partnered with the Center for for Nepal and Asian Studies at Tribhuvan University for a joint research project, a study of the Karmacharyas of Bhaktapur.
Nityananda Institute Sponsors Visit by Lama Wangdu Rinpoche
Lama Tsering Wangdu Rinpoche, a highly accomplished Nyingma practitioner and a holder in the lineage of Shi-je teachings of Padampa Sangye, visits the United States at the invitation of Nityananda Institute.

Articles

With the 3 Gurus in Australia by Howard Boster
Swami Chetanananda recently joined Swami Shankarananda and Master Charles Cannon for an extended program in Melbourne. 
Nityananda Institute News (Fall 2003): 
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A Sense of Possibility by Swami Chetanananda
In this article, Swamiji discusses how growing means embracing the possibilities for change rather than our customary limitations.
Lama Wangdu Brings the Queen of Great Bliss to Portland by Michelle Lawson
Lama Wangdu Rinpoche introduces a new practice to the Nityananda Institute community, a tsok ritual featuring Yeshe Tsogyal.
The Karmacharyas of Bhaktapur by Leiko Coyle
Nityananda Institute joined forces with Tribhuvan University to study this important remnant of the Newari royal court tradition, the tantric priests of Bhaktapur.
Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Begins at Nityananda Institute by Ruth Knight
The Movement Center opens its teacher training program to the public for the first time.
We Think We Know by Rachel Gaffney
A Nityananda Institute student explains her view of the role of the spiritual teacher and why a teacher is necessary.
Ayurvedic Expert Dr. K. P. Balagopalan Visits Portland by Pamela Rico
Nityananda Institute was pleased to host Dr. Vaithyar Balagopalan for his first visit to the United States.
Visiting Scholar Wendy Doniger Speaks on the Mythology of Siva by Mary Pat Crum
The University of Chicago's Wendy Doniger offered her insights into the origins of yoga and the mythology surrounding Siva.

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Nityananda Institute News (Winter 2001): 
  
  
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The Religion of Love by Swami Chetanananda
Swamiji explains the difference between the religion of love, which is about living in harmony, and the religion of the law, which focuses on rules.
The Para Puja by Michelle Lawson
The highest ritual practice in the Trika tradition is given a new life at the Institute.
Maestro Ali Akbar Khan Performs at July Retreat by Duncan Soule
Khansahib delighted the Nityananda Institute audience with another virtuouso performance of classical Indian music.
Our Thanks to Wangdu Lama Rinpoche by Michelle Lawson>
A brief biography of Rinpoche and a summary of his work at the Institute.
A Sacred Dance: Studying the Chum by Laurie Saunders and Mira Ames
Institute students have begun to learn and practice a ritual dance to accompany the Chöd.
Beyond the Physical: Hatha Yoga at Nityananda Institute by Rachel Gaffney
A description of the unique features of the hatha yoga program at the Institute.
The Movement Center Hosts Workshop by Erich Shiffman by Gretchen Kreiger
A hatha yoga teacher training course was presented at the Institute by a well-known practitioner and author.
Geshe Kalsang Damdul Returns to Portland by Michelle Lawson
An update on activities and programs with our friend Geshe-la.
Dr. Robert Svoboda Lectures at the Institute by Leslie Goldstein
Institute students were treated to three talks by Robert Svoboda on kundalini yoga. 

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