circumstances and supportive influ-

ences. With a peaceful, contented heart 

and mind, we can see clearly, choose 

wisely, and act in harmony with our 

highest good. Going beyond clinging 

to joy or resisting sorrow is practiced 

by those who know that the highest 

happiness is found in the soul’s pure 

freedom. When Mahatma Gandhi was 

asked to sum up his philosophy of life, 

he responded with only three words, 

echoing the perennial wisdom found 

in the Bhagavad Gita: 

renounce 

and enjoy!

  

 

Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian is the Spiritual Director 

of CSE.

The Way of Discipleship

With Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian

Tuesdays • 7–9 pm
February 28, March 6 and 13

Soul receives from soul that knowledge,  

not by book nor from tongue.

  

                                                                               —Rumi

What is discipleship? What does it offer and 
what does it require of us? In every mystical 
tradition, the way of discipleship is offered to 
support the inner journey of Self-realization. 
There comes a time on our spiritual journey 
when we are ready to dedicate ourselves 
to our chosen path, when we long to fully 
embrace the awakened life. The yearning for 
liberation becomes our predominant urge 
and focus. We are ready for discipleship. These 
classes are an exploration of the universal 
nature of discipleship and an introduction to 
its role for students of Kriya Yoga philosophy 
and practice. Free will offering