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Enlightenment Journal | Summer 2017

Guru Purnima is an ancient 

holy day that is celebrated 

on the full moon in July. It 

is considered Spiritual New 

Year for millions of seekers. It 

is a day of reflection: a time 

to be grateful for the spiritual 

progress made in the previous 

year, and to resolve to do what 

we know we should do in the 

year ahead. We honor God as 

the Guru of all, bow to saints 

and sages of all traditions, and 

offer gratitude for the gurus 

in our lineage of Kriya Yoga, 

for the wisdom and blessings 

that have transformed our life. 

Everyone is welcome. 

Guru Purnima:  

Honoring the  

Source of Wisdom

Gratitude for Teachers Day 
with Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian

Saturday, July 8, 2017  •  6:30–11:30 am 

(see schedule below)

The door to my heart broke open. At last You  
Yourself stood there. My heart drifted toward  
You on a stream of tears. Then it rejoiced at  
Your feet.

  

  

 —Rabindranath Tagore, trans. J. Talarovic

Friday, July 7  •  7-9 pm 
Kirtan with Yogacharya and Gitanjali

Saturday, July 8  
Guru Purnima Day with Yogacharya 
6:30 am: Arati (Morning Prayers) 
7:30 am: Yajna (Fire Ceremony) 
10 am: Community Brunch and  
 

Satsang with Yogacharya

Sunday, July 9  • 10 am 
Worship Service