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Om2Om’s
Open Meditation
An
open meditation group that meets every Monday evening from
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. This group meets free of charge and love
offerings are accepted. A brief 20-30 minute discourse is
given relating to many topics such as the unification of
body, mind & soul, transcendence of the mind, topics
about well-being and spiritual truths. This information
is delivered free of religious dogma but may be taken from
many spiritual philosophies. A guided meditation follows
the discourse.
Who it serves:
Anyone and everyone who is looking to begin or expand their
meditation practice.
How does it benefit?
Meditation assists the meditator in experiencing optimal
health, increased sense of well-being and also gives participants
an opportunity to slow down from their everyday life, reduce
stress, awaken their intuitive senses, and deepen their
spiritual understanding.
the
“un-Church”
A
Sunday morning worship and meditation service which celebrates
the ever-present connection to the Divine without the dogma
of religions that have been based upon separation and fear.
Throughout this service you will be offered concepts that
point you toward truth, followed by meditations that support
you to know your own truth.
The “un-Church” celebrates One-ness, celebrates diversity
and celebrates in joy, peace, and acceptance regardless
of current or previous religious beliefs or lack there of.
The “un-Church” is dedicated to being in service to others
as well as uniting what has been separated and love what
has been feared.
The “un-Church” supports the expansion of your spirituality
which beneficially supports the natural evolution that takes
place during life.
There is no charge for this service, however, time is taken
to honor and give thanks as we share our love offerings.
There is also a few moments taken in prayer for those prayer
requests that have been received. If you or if you know
of someone that would like to be added in during this time,
please contact Vedam
Service begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends around 12:30.
Om
2 Om Book Study & Discussion Group “Tomorrow’s God”
Humanity
is about to create a new form of spirituality. This New
Spirituality will allow humans to express their natural
impulse toward the Divine without making one another wrong
for the way in which they are doing it, and without killing
one another in the name of it. When the New Spirituality
is embraced by humanity, it will, of course, change everything.
And that is exactly what is needed now.
This book contains an astonishing prediction. And that prediction
comes from an astonishing source. Author Neale Donald Walsch
says it comes directly from God. Whether you believe that
or not, you will find it difficult not to be swept up in
the startling and profound vision of our near future contained
here.
Tomorrow's God says, point-blank, that humanity will soon
re-create its experience of God in such a way that our experience
of one another will be healed at last. You may agree or
disagree with the contents of this book, but you will never
forget having read it.
Come and join us each Thursday evening, from 7:30 -9:30
p.m., as we explore how old spiritual practices, old belief
systems and the old way we learned about God keeps us from
exploring our divinity. Through this book, you will be guided
towards a new relationship that offers you a new approach,
new outlook and a new life.
Each evening begins at 7:30 and ends promptly at 9:30p.m.
A $10.00 love offering is asked for each evening.
SEVA
Atlanta
's homeless population
on an average night is estimated at 11,000 by Research Atlanta.
Families are the fastest growing segment of the homeless
population, primarily comprised of single mothers with children.
Most of these individuals never dreamed that they would
be homeless. Poverty, lack of affordable housing, eroding
job opportunities, mental illness, domestic violence, chemical
dependency, desertion or death of a parent or spouse and
catastrophic illness all are causes of homelessness.
Many of these people simply need a chance – a helping hand
to regain lives of self-sufficiency. Om 2 Om’s SEVA program
offers relief to those who are affected by this growing
Atlanta
problem as well as supporting clients such as
refugees and relocated immigrants that are referred by other
non-profit agencies. We have operated this SEVA program
exclusively with individual donations from our community.
What SEVA is:
A multi-faceted program that provides emergency assistance
and immediate practical support including food, clothing,
financial assistance and case management to Atlanta’s homeless,
impoverished and those in need. There are multiple programs
and ways that you may be of support.
1)
SEVA
Sunday – Every 3rd
Sunday of each month. Immediately following “the un-Church”
service, the community comes together with community donated
supplies such as bread, cheese, lunchmeat, cookies, water,
fruit, etc.; compiling these items together, making bag
lunches. We take these lunches, along with clothes that
have been collected and deliver them to people in need in
and around Downtown Atlanta.
2)
SEVA
Food Pantry – an on-going
collection and distribution of non-perishable food items
and toiletries to those that are in need. The collection
and distribution of these items truly support people who
are getting back on their feet and this is just the helping
hand that can support them in getting through a difficult
time. We ask that when you are in the grocery store, please
remember this program. Pick up a few extra non-perishable
items and bring them with you to Om 2 Om. We keep a cabinet
full of the items and if you know someone who is in need,
let us know and we will supply them with groceries to help
get through a difficult time.
3)
SEVA
Clothing and Household Item Collection – an
on-going program that collects and distributes clothing
and household items to those who are in need or getting
back on their feet. We ask that you bring your clean and
useable clothing and household items to us. We distribute
the items through the homeless community as well as serving
other non-profit agencies that support their clients as
they are moving into homes, job interviews, etc.
Currently
we are serving over 250 individuals each month. Through
the generous support of people like you, our loving volunteers
can expand our practical support and touch more individuals
in a unique and powerful way. We appreciate any and all
support that you can provide.
“Inner
Exploration Workshop”
The
Inner Exploration Workshop is a weekend workshop designed
to assist you in understanding who you really are. Through
this program, you will get to see how your conditionings
and belief systems are hindering you from experiencing fulfillment
and peace. The workshop combines meditation and interactive
exercises to help you realize how your unconscious thoughts
and beliefs are creating your reality and how you can become
a conscious creator of your reality. This workshop is conducted
in a self-contained environment; therefore all meals will
be shared on-site. Delicious vegetarian cuisine cooked with
love by Vedam will be provided. No prior knowledge or experience
with meditation is needed. The Inner Exploration Workshop
will begin Friday, February 22, 2008 with dinner at 5 pm
and registration beginning at 6 pm. The evening will end
at 10 pm and the workshop will resume Saturday at 7:45 am
and finish for the day at 9 pm. Sunday’s workshop will begin
at 8:30 am and will be completed at 6 pm. Cost for the workshop
and all meals is $333 per person. Lodging is available.
Pre-registration
required by February 8, 2008 for the February series.
Pre-registration
required by July 13, 2008 for the July series.
“Introduction
to Meditation”
Have
you heard the benefits of meditation? Meditating can reduce
your stress, support your immune system, lower blood pressure,
decrease symptoms of depression, increase self awareness
and aid you in experiencing your connection to the Divine.
This
one day course will introduce the concepts and practices
of one of the simplest and most profound techniques of meditation.
$75.00
Lunch and Snacks included.
“Sivananda
Yoga”
Originating
in India thousands of years ago, yoga
is one of the oldest systems of personal development in
the world, encompassing body, mind and spirit. Based on
ancient traditional methods, Sivananda Yoga focuses on twelve
classical postures with strong attention to breathing, meditation,
and relaxation. This twelve week course is designed specifically
for those new to yoga. The class size will be limited to
eight, ensuring that each student is able to receive individualized
attention and guidance from the instructor. Sivananda yoga
is a gentle practice easily adaptable for those with physical
limitations. Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings
from 6:30p.m until 8:00p.m. beginning January 16 through
March 26. Pre-registration is required. The fee for this
course is $150.
“Osho
Zen Tarot”
An
incredibly fun way to study the tarot and philosophies of
Zen at the same time! The Osho Zen Tarot Deck is designed
to give insight into the past and future as well being an
incredible awareness tool into the ever changing moment
of Now. On this one day event, you will learn the fundamentals
of the tarot and Zen, as well as have the opportunity to
practice your own skills in learning how to give a reading
to yourself or others.
$125.00
includes lunch, snacks, and cards
“5th
Dimension Usui Reiki”
Reiki
is one of the oldest known and recorded natural healing
modalities. 5th Dimension Usui Reiki is an evolved
version of the traditional Usui Reiki with other information
that matches the natural and energetic evolution of the
Earth and its inhabitants.
Through
this once a month inter-active course that runs for 3 consecutive
months, you will join others in the fundamentals and principles
of Usui Reiki that have been passed down throughout the
ages. This course blends the concepts and practices of Reiki
with the natural evolution of healing and the Divinity of
every living creature. Completion of this course, you will
be a certified 5th Dimension Usui Reiki Master.
Pre-registration
required by January 26, 2008
$400.00
if paid in advance for all 3 attunements
$200.00
if paying individually per class
Vipassana,
“The Secrets are in the Breath”
Vipassana
Meditation is the most practiced spiritual discipline of
self purification and awareness through introspection and
self observation using the naturalization of the breath.
This 3 day intensive course is designed to give someone
new to meditation a complete understanding of the concepts
and practices of this most ancient Buddhist technique of
meditation. This course supports you to have a sharpened
awareness, to observe the changing nature of the body and
mind and experience the universal truths of impermanence,
suffering and egolessness. This weekend course will benefit
and support you beyond measure. $333.00 includes 2 lunches,
and snacks.
Pre-registration
required by March 15 for the March series.
Pre-registration
required by September 1 for the September series.
“The
Artist’s Way”
Using
the bestselling book by Julia Cameron as the guideline for
this 13-week series allows you to celebrate your creativity
and yourself as a part of this cosmic creation.
We
have all been conditioned to believe that being creative
and expressing that creativity is something that you can
do when you finally have free time and all of your ‘serious
work’ is completed.
This
book and the sharing that takes place during this series
will support and assist you in knowing and therefore celebrating
that you are a part of creation and therefore a creative
being. This series will assist you in changing your concepts
about your creativity and removing the blocks that stand
between you and its expression.
You
must pre-register for this course by May 6, 2008
You
will need to also purchase your own book and your own journal
for this course.
“Inner
Exploration Silent Retreat”
Have
you ever wondered what life would be like without the chatter
of the mind interfering?
Have
you ever wondered what life would be like without limitations?
Have
you ever wondered what life would be like in total freedom?
Do
you know where your thoughts come from? Ever experienced
the reality of the liberation from those thoughts? Do you
know that you have the ability to transcend those thoughts?
Do you know that you have the capacity to create the life
that you wish when you are free from the limitations of
the past?
This
retreat is a blend of specifically designed exercises, discourses
and meditations enveloped in the sacred energy of silence,
which support you to experience the freedom of life without
limitations.
This
retreat begins on Friday, May 23rd with camp set-up and
registration from 12-4. Self exploration begins @ 5:00 p.m.
and continues until lunchtime on Monday, May 26th.
This
Inner Exploration Silent Retreat is being held at Celestial
Waters; a rustic mountain haven nestled in the
Blueridge Mountains
of North Carolina . Enjoy the natural beauty
of over 100 scenic acres of forests, trails, creeks, waterfalls
and a small lake. Celestial Waters is located approximately
one hour southeast of Asheville , NC
.
$333.00
pre-registration is required by May 10, 2008 for the May
event.
$333.00
pre-registration is required by August 17, 2008 for the
August event.
Price
includes camping facilities & delicious vegetarian cuisine.
You
supply your own camping equipment.
If
you have never experienced a Silent Retreat, treat yourself
to this event.
“The
Natural Union ” Workshop
Learn
about Natural Laws, the energy system of the body, the duality
of the mind, the 4 Noble Truths, the 8 Fold Path, and using
intention as co-creator of your life. You will explore intention
vs. resolution, feelings vs. emotions, spirituality vs.
religion and intention as co-creation. You will gain understanding
into why these systems and concepts have passed the test
of time and how they support your spiritual evolution. This
is an excellent series for anyone studying Metaphysics,
Natural Health Care and/or desiring to expand their understanding
and experience of Spirituality.
Pre-registration
required by August 1, 2008. $333.00 |
