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A variety of courses developed by Institute students have been given at the Rudrananda Ashram, including an Introduction to the Philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism, the Nityananda Institute Lineage, and the poetry of Rumi. There is also an ongoing series of courses providing instruction in the background to and practice of Vajrayana Buddhist sadhanas, including Chöd and Phowa, the Queen of Great Bliss, Tröma Nagmo and Vajravarahi. Upcoming courses will be listed in the calendar.

For new students, we offer Trika Yoga: Meditation and Spiritual Practice, an eight week course that is held a few times a year. This course is intended to provide a foundation for spiritual practice for new students at Nityananda Institute and to review the principal tools of the practice for existing students. "Trika Yoga: Meditation and Spiritual Practice" is designed to give students an opportunity to experience the various techniques used in the practice to release tension and promote the flow of creative energy.

Topics include:
Getting Started: The Foundations of a Spiritual Practice
Meditation and Vital Force
Breath and Asana
Sound and Vibration
Extending the Energy
Philosophical Roots of Trika Yoga
The Authentic Teacher
Living a Spiritual Life
The course is held on eight consecutive Wednesday nights from 5:45 to 8:00 p.m. Call the Nityananda Institute office 503.231.0383 for information about the dates for the next session.

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Video and Audio of Talks by Swami Chetanananda Now On-line

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Weekly Program Schedule

Programs with Lama Wangdu Rinpoche

Next Queen Of Great Bliss Puja: 7/13/08

Next Service Day: 6/28/08


Summer Retreat: July 22 through 27, 2008


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NEW! The Heart of the Matter by Swami Chetanananda (from a talk given January 22, 2008, Portland)

NEW! Living in Our Real Life by Swami Chetanananda (from a talk given November 19, 2007, Portland)

We’re in this World to Grow by Swami Chetanananda (from a talk given October 17, 2006, Portland)

Contact, Surrender And Flow by Swami Chetanananda (from talks given at the July 2005 Retreat, Portland)

Keep the Feeling by Swami Chetanananda (from a talk given November 1, 2005 in Portland)

Updated June 26, 2008