Awakening Bhakti
Dive into the vast ocean of Bhakti Yoga through singing, Japa, prayer, offering, laughing and crying. Awaken and nourish the seed of devotion within yourself in this four week online course. Share, explore and open your heart through mantra, song and Divine remembrance.
Course Description
Awaken and nourish the seed of devotion within yourself in this four week online course. Share, explore and open your heart through mantra, song and Divine remembrance.
At the end of this course your wide open heart will be able to:
- Sing a simple kirtan, with or without instrumental accompaniment.
- Create a personal Bhakti practice at home.
- Experience the joy and nectar of repeating God's names.
- Have a basic understanding of the Hindu text 'Ramayana."
Course Format:
The course will have several different components:
- Music downloads
- Weekly pre-recorded class sessions with Jai
- PDF Handouts with lecture outline, notes and recommended reading/listening
Course Outline:
Sign up at anytime and take the course at your own pace.
WEEK ONE: Planting the Seeds of Bhakti.
What is Bhakti? How can we begin to discover, uncover and cultivate our deep longing for the divine? What are some simple Bhakti practices? Let's open the door.
WEEK TWO: Watering the Seeds of Bhakti.
What is Mantra? What is Kirtan? How can we nourish and nurture the first fragile sprouts of devotion through these very simple ancient practices?Lets immerse ourselves in the many 'rasas' (juices or tastes) and colors of the heart.
WEEK THREE: Drawing From The Well - Gods, Goddesses and Gurus
To get the water you have to go to the well. There, the grace is flowing freely; but where is the source and how can we find it? There is no map in the land of love. Through surrender and dedication, let's dive into the river of 'ananda'.
WEEK FOUR: Harvesting and Sharing - Devotion in Daily Life
Are the realms of spirit and humanity really so far apart? Human attachment brings pain, but within that pain lies the deepest grace. Can we begin to see the Divine soul in all of creation, in all people and in ourselves? Let's explore the deep joy and mystery of selfless service.
This course is proudly and happily sponsored by BigHappyDay.com!