Nonduality
Satsang
Truth's Company
Truth
cannot be taught yet it can be caught...
The path is formed by walking it.
Drawing
Drawing - Nonduality
[modification of Escher's 'Drawing Hands']
serpentine wave-energy - flowing out of itself - consuming itself
Nonduality Satsangs are gatherings where you will find yourself in the company of like-minded people and in the midst of an experience intended to celebrate, reveal, and communicate our homeground in a profound way.
Through attention to that common ground - by whatever name: oneness, consciousness, Reality, Truth, etc. - who knows what can arise? Welcome to the great unknown, the great mystery!
These satsangs are hosted jointly by James Traverse, Jerry Katz, Dustin LindenSmith, Mandee Labelle and friends.
Mission Statement
To understand our true nature.
What is Satsang?
Satsang means the company of truth. In Nonduality Satsangs people authentically come together to hear, express, and value the truth of their nature and existence. They leave with a lasting insight of their true nature. This is accomplished through their collective presence, silence, discussion, meditation, consideration of scriptures/texts from all wisdom traditions, chanting, movement, music and singing in an atmosphere of celebration, humor, and joy.
Ananda,
Lord Buddha's long-time personal attendant and monk-disciple, asks Buddha:
"Lord,
is it true what has been said, that good spiritual friends are fully half
of the holy life?"
The
Buddha replied,
"No,
Ananda, good spiritual friends are the whole of the holy life. Find refuge
in the sangha community."
What is Nonduality and Nonduality Satsang?
Nonduality means not two. It is the English rendering of Advaita Vedanta that says there are not two things AND that all things are distinct and highly individualistic. Nonduality reveals that you are nothing (not a thing) that can be known or mentally objectified yet it is self-evident that you are.
Advaita means without duality. A means without; dvaita means duality.
Vedanta means the end of the Vedas. Veda means knowledge; and ante means end. Vedanta is both the means and the end as the knowledge of the functioning of your true nature and the innocence of understanding that there is no end to the beginning.
Satsang means in the company of Truth. Sat means Truth and sang(a) means company or community, an association or assembly with a common goal, vision or purpose [Sat-Sangha means Truth's Company].
Why Nonduality Satsang?
Because people hunger to know the truth of their existence, and there is no independent Nonduality Satsang currently offered in Atlantic Canada. The time is right for this teaching. People around the world are already coming to the teaching of nonduality through such avenues as Eckhart Tolle, Deepak Chopra, Buddhism, quantum theory, the poet Rumi, A Course in Miracles, Thich Nhat Hahn, Yoga, Reiki, various books and websites, and through their own experiences and insights.
We are open to all teachings and teachers of truth and we encourage, support, develop, and publicize other independent Nonduality Satsangs
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Here's your chance to 'form the path' - see below
There is no fee. Everyone is welcome, including the friends of friends of friends. Please bring your instrument(s) if you are a musician. Finger foods and tea are available after satsang (or during as the situation allows).
Update Oct. 26/09 - Next Satsang will be on Nov. 14/09 from 1 - 4 PM
Location: the Jazz East space at 1313 Hollis St. Halifax
Listen Live on Wed Nov 12/09
Nonduality Satsang preview - the Yogaheart radio show Wed. Nov11-09 at 1:30 PM Atlantic (2:30 Eastern) - CKDU 88.1 FM in Halifax, Canada http://bit.ly/1UlXa6 join Mandee Labelle - her guests include Jerry Katz and James Traverse
