Enlightenment Journal

Summer 2017

Published quarterly by: 

Center for Spiritual  

Enlightenment (CSE) 

1146 University Avenue 

San José, CA 95126

Annual subscription rate:  

$20 US, $25 all other countries

TO SUBSCRIBE 

Write: 

CSE, Attn: Enlightenment Journal 

at the above address 

Call: (408) 283-0221 

FAX: (408) 283-1722 

Email:  

EnlightenmentJournal@CSEcenter.org

 

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Enlightenment Journal is published  

by CSE to provide teachings, 

inspiration and practical support  

for seekers of Self- and God-realization. 

Our motto: “Everyday, enlightenment” 

affirms the certain destiny  

of all people to realize their essential 

nature, express their innate potential, 

and live joyously in freedom. 

FOUNDER & EDITOR 

Ellen Grace O'Brian

SENIOR EDITOR 

Sundari Jensen

MANAGING EDITOR 

Parthenia M. Hicks 

EDITORIAL TEAM  
Elena Kanti Fritchle 

Matthew Park 
Shawne Smith 

Genie Palmer 

Holly Gray 
Irma Lovic

ART AND DESIGN 

Clarice Hirata

PHOTOGRAPHERS 

Shanti Macartney 

Mike Lancaster 

Ron Lindahn

PRACTICE

12  

Be Transformed!   

 

Baddha Konasana (Butterfly Pose) 

 

Sundari Jensen

18  

Four Ayurvedic Strategies to  

  Help You Sleep Better

 

 

 Ananta Ripa Ajmera

28  

Lighting the Path for Children

   

  Reflections of the Divine 

  

Elena Kanti Fritchle

 

INSPIRATION

20  

On the Path

     

  Compassionate Care as a Way of Life

  

Parthenia Kavita Hicks

  

22  

Living Kriya Yoga  

  

Dharma 365! Notes from a Year of Living  

  Purposefully

  Genie Palmer

32  

Poetry

  

The Beloved’s Gift

  

Ellen Grace O‘Brian

AT THE CENTER

 

24  

The Yoga Hour 

 

26  

Meru Institute

 

30  

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