Special Program: Essence of Vedanta

“Who am I?” Discover the deepest answer to this essential question and undertake a journey that will lead you to the source of happiness and joy inside you. During this retreat, we will explore our true nature (which is existence, knowledge and bliss absolute), study meditation techniques and learn fundamental philosophical principles such as discrimination and detachment to make better choices, be less affected by events and face the ever changing nature of our lives with solid grounding, clarity and tranquility of mind.

Topics covered will include:

• Brahman: the principle of oneness
• The power of Illusion (Maya)
• False identifications (Upadhis)
• Who am I (Atman)
• Vedanta meditation technique: Neti Neti

Swami Svatmavidyananda Saraswati, PhD, is a widely recognized as scholar od Advaita Vedanta . She is a disciple of Pujya Sri Swami Dayananda Saraswati, teaching internationally through lectures and seminars. Swamiji is known for her expertise in interreligious engagement and Advaita Vedanta. She is the Acharya of Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam and its centers throughout the Unites States.