Discernment and Living Your Purpose:

An Introduction to Meru Seminary

with Rev. Ellen Grace O’Brian

Wednesday, June 22  •  6:30 pm

Apply now for the Master’s Program beginning Fall 2011.

For more information: seminary@csecenter.org  

or (408) 283-0221 x17

Ministry Training in the Kriya Yoga Tradition  
Preparing Ministers and Lay Leaders for Service Since 1996
seminary@CSEcenter.org • (408) 283 -0221 x17

Be motivated by how your actions and plans can be of benefit to others. 

With a sincere reaching out to help others help themselves, you will see a 

tremendous law of supply at work in your own life.

—Paramahansa Yogananda

Master of Divinity Program

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eru Seminary Master's Program provides a visionary educa-

tional experience that supports the development of spiritual 

leaders in all walks of life. Rigorous academic standards, in-depth 

spiritual training and practice in an established enlightenment 

tradition, engaged community service learning, and one-on-one 

mentoring all combine to provide a well-rounded program for 

spiritually oriented students. A four-year Master of Divinity degree is 

offered through the seminary as well as several certification programs 

and continuing education for professionals.   

• Live with Spiritual Vision

• Realize Your Worthy Goals    

• Transform Your Life and World

The seminary environment is conducive to personal transformation. Classes 

are arranged to provide working individuals the professional support, training, 

guidance, and spiritual direction necessary to further their spiritual growth and 

participate in the transformation of our awakening world. Students are prepared 

for service in the community as interfaith ministers or lay leaders trained in the 

Kriya Yoga tradition. Our curriculum and seminary environment demonstrate 

our commitment to:

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 Self- and God-realization

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 Interreligious harmony 

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 Experiential learning

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 Authentic expression

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 Balanced living