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Heartfulness Workshops in residential societies Webinar 22nd Aug, 2015Harpreet BhanMessage from Rev MasterDear ones,Copied below is one very significant message that was received on 10th December 2004 where in Pujya Shri Babuji inspires us to simplify the way we approach seekers, importance of experience, simplification of the system and about the ascending spiritual movement represented by Sahaj Marg. With prayers to beloved Master for His love and blessings.Kamlesh

Our Purpose is to make it known that Sahaj Marg is available

Whether they choose to follow or not is up to themFYIIn the past 3 months approximately 10 Lakh ( 1 M) people have come to know of Sahaj Marg meditationTodays ProgramHFN Workshops for residential neighbourhood and societiesMock HFN WorkshopSome Learnings to shareWhat can we do going forward

Essential FundamentalsShri Rama Chandra Mission is our Mission

Sahaj Marg is the Path

Heartfulness is the Approach through which we introduce Sahaj Marg to willing aspirantsApproach is how we do little little things, how we behave, how we interact are we able to transmit our love when we even give a glass of water to someone.. Or say a simple hello or.We get conditions by the Grace of our Master.. Each one better than the previous one.. Should we just hold on to it for ourselves or give it freely instead?10What is Heartfulness?Step-by-step, scientific approach to the practice.Allows the aspirant to accept and understand components of Sahaj Marg at his or her own pace.Includes an additional technique of relaxation which prepares one to meditate.Heartfulness is giving our best to others hopefully without being even conscious of it ultimately.. Eg mother child relationship..Anything done from the heart, with feelings, oriented towards others rather than my own self is probably heartfulness..11Heartfulness Workshops & Website:General GuidelinesSeekers can meditate before being introducedSeekers may join satsang before being introducedSeekers may be introduced in groupsSeekers may be introduced remotely

Initial Meeting with Society officialsMake initial pitchIntroduce SRCM/SMSF, established since 1945Introduce our experiential scientific approach and mention 100+countries, 100,000s seekersOpen to all faiths, religions, walks of lifeVoluntary; No commercial considerationsQ&AInitial Meeting with Society officialsConclude withDecision whether 3 day ( 90min+ 60 min+60 min) - Ideal1 day ie 90 minute time slot At leastor 12-24 weeks program - Best Fix venue, date and time for WorkshopPermission to put flyers on notice boardInitial Meeting Shared learningsThere are subtle differences of what one does in the initial seeding conversation vs the presentation to seekersOne has to be more open to Q&A in the initial meeting than in the actual HFN workshopBe ready to show/email a presentation or send a letter or speak Listen to themMake your self available and then let them decide. Dont oversell . Dont Over Commit. Dont chase them.

15Initial Meeting Shared learningsFeel free to say we are from SMSF/SRCM. If they ask if we have a Guru, we should say Yes with no hesitancy. At the same time don't eulogise Master/Method/Mission at this stage . They will realise on their own, at the right time.

16Pre Workshop PreparationAssign HFN teamPost flyers on notice boardCirculate info of workshop to all in SocietyLocal abhyasi contact to be available to answer queriesPre Workshop Preparation- On the DayReach venue earlyEnsure venue availability 1 hour beforeProjector , mic working well before timeStationery paper , pencilSeating arrangement doneStandees at vantage pointHave a small typed introduction with what you want the Society President to read out Receive all with a warm welcoming attitude Heartfulness WorkshopsShort Intro and Opening talkMeditation without TransmissionRelaxation -> Meditation with TransmissionFix Time for follow-up WorkshopFollow upInstructions and Q&AMeditation WorkshopResidents Welfare Association, XXXXXXX, New Delhi20Introduction of SpeakerTechnology Entrepreneur and was Vice President of System Solutions at Comverse, Inc. Prior to Comverse, GM for Polycom India Innovation center

Over 20+ years in the technology industry Held several leadership positions in engineering and product management

Received my Master's degree in business administration fromKelloggSchool of Management, and M.S in Computer Science from Louisiana State University.

Started practicing Heartfulness meditation in 1994 while studying in LSU

HeartfulnessA scientific approach to heart based meditation for Self Development and TransformationMeditate on the heartIts all about feelingsOur entire life is led by feelings and inspirations- That is the role of the heartWhen we listen to our feelings and capture the inspirations from our heart, we can master our livesThe exercise of fine tuning the heart with the mind is done through meditation on the heartIts simple, easy, effective and can be done daily from the comfort of your homeScientific Approach- See for yourselfFirst you will meditate on your own Write down your observations after thisThen you will be guided through a relaxation technique and meditation using Yogic Transmission by a trainerWrite down your observations againCompare your notesPlease meditate on any way that you have done before

If you have not meditated before , gently close your eyes and suppose that the source of light is illuminating your heart from within.

24Meditation on your ownPlease meditate on any way that you have done before

If you have not meditated before , gently close your eyes and bring your awareness to the Source of Light which is already in your heartIf your mind wanders gently bring your attention back to the heartTake participants through each step in the Heartfulness Meditation Exercise. Clarify that the exercise will take 10 to 15 minutes and that there is no Yogic Transmission with this meditation exercise. Ask them to sit comfortably and close their eyes. You can start with Please start and end with Thats all.25Note Your ObservationsAny observation For example, how do you feel?How long was I able to meditate?Where was my attention during meditation?

Ask them to write down their experiences, and you can go through these questions.26Meditation with Yogic TransmissionFind a comfortable position.Please follow instructions that will be given to you.We will start with a guided relaxation technique and lead into meditation.All you have to do is follow the instructions.27Meditation with Yogic TransmissionAt the point when you hear Please start meditation

Gently think of the Source of Light present in Your HeartNote, it is best to have the instructor who is giving the sitting also be the person who is guiding the participants through the relaxation technique.We also recommend practicing this a few times on your own before going live with this at a workshop.You can let the participants know that this is a very simple, useful and practical relaxation technique that they can use daily to calm down, relax, and to help get to sleep. It is also a useful practice to do prior to doing the heartfulness meditation. We also have a video of this technique on our website, Heartfulness.org (with one l)Take the participants through the relaxation technique.28Meditation with Yogic TransmissionRather than visualising any light be open to any experienceWe will do this for about 30 minutes and in silenceIf your mind wanders gently bring your attention back to the heart

You may open your eyes gently when you hear Thats allTake participants through the Heartfulness Meditation Exercise. Clarify that the exercise will take 30 to 35 minutes and that there is Yogic Transmission with this meditation exercise. Ask them to sit comfortably and close their eyes.You can start with Please start and end with Thats all .29Any QuestionsReady ?????

Close your eyes.Allow your breath to be normal and calm.Relax.Take them thru Relaxation technique either live or through relaxation video . Once they reach the heart in relaxation, please gently say Please start meditation and Dont ask them to open eyes after reaching the end of relaxation and before starting meditation..

Gently say Thats all after about 30 minutes ..Softaly ask them to gently open your eyes please. When thye have opened their eyes, as them to write their observations on a piece of paper

31Lets try it nowFirst Meditate on your ownIn your own way ( 10 mins)

Write your observations on a sheet of paper

Meditation with Yogic TransmissionPlease follow instructions of the Trainer

Write your observations on a sheet of paper and compare this with the unguided meditation you did beforeDeeper ConnectionEvaluate for yourself how was the meditation.

You meditated for about 30 minutes!!!

Would you like to experience this again? ( fix time and place next day if thats agreeable)

http://www.heartfulness.org for more information

A trainer will confirm the timing and meditate with you for 30 minutesExplain that to get a deeper connection through Heartfulness, which will help teach them to have deeper meditation experiences on their own, our trainers can sit with a participant for three or four days in a row. Fix a convenient time for all of them and go to their locationYou can mention that there are never any costs or fees for this practice.37The following introductory sittingsA very high degree of flexibility is needed from our partIf people cant come for three consecutive days, we will find a solution for themWe never say that they cant start if they cant come during three consecutive days.Thank youfor coming and participating in Heartfulness Meditation.

Contact information:

Xxxx yyyyyy@gmail.comwww.heartfulness.orgAt this point, make sure that each person has a rack card with the Heartfulness contact name, phone # and email address.Provide follow up information on additional workshops and/or sittings.Thank the participants for coming to this workshop.At this point, try to avoid questions (or too many questions). It is better to wrap up the workshop and leave them with a sense of contentment, wonder and desire for more!

39When you lead the Relaxation do so from the deepest depths of your heart with all your warmth and feelingsIn Unguided meditation, our Facilitator sits on the side and not facing themIn Guided Meditation , Facilitator takes place in front of seekersLeads to meditation straight from relaxationPrefect Gives first sitting Cleaning OnlyPrefect carries all seekers with them throughout the day and gives 2nd and 3rd sitting as per established method.Abhyasi can also lead these workshops where prefect may not be available. ( remote sitting)

Some answers to FAQsOpening TalkIntro by host preferablyBrief and relax the organisers who are hosting the function (where applicable).Opening talk ideally is 5-10 mins. Be mindful of speak less. Emphasise experientialGive instructions on what to do in both exercisesTake Q&A

Welcome guests to the workshop and introduce yourselfMake sure everyone has a pen/pencil and sheet of paperIntroduce the need for meditation and why we meditate on the heartTalk about the scientific basis or experimenting and experiencing A unique element of Heartfulness is yogic transmission an energy that is transmitted during the session that allows one to go deeper into meditation. Today youll have the opportunity to experience this.

41Tips from Revered MasterWe should roll out the program as per the availability of volunteers.

It is rather too easy to introduce the system, but later maintenance MUST be well calculated with proper assignment of person before hand 42Tips from Revered MasterWe should mainly focus NOT on knowledge but how through this practice where there is no more exercise than closing ones eyes and relax while allowing the work supported by pranahuti to happen / unfold.

Heartfulness is all about heartfelt experiences and not about mental jargon and heavy bookish loads 43 Some Shared LearningsHave courage/confidence; you can do no harmDon't be compelled to give answers even though you may know. Particularly spiritual questions. Infact it's best to leave them hanging with questions.Make it somewhat mysterious. Encouraging them to find their own answers. Dont be defensive. Smile . Keep atmosphere light.Polite, heartful not rigid and preachyTalk of simple little things not lofty ideas ( laya)44 Some Shared LearningsBalance with humour. Speak from your own experience. Make it interactive (time permitting)Thin line between: enthusiasm /over enthusiasm; empathy and condescending ; smart/over smartStick to timeWork on the small things - mic projector speakers working; stationery arranged; volunteers in the right place: seamless workingBe prepared for things not to work.. Plan B, Plan CDont rush/push them

45 Some Shared LearningsThe Volunteers to continuously put thoughts deeply absorbed, being attracted to our Great MasterChange any of the guidelines you want to. Just know the repercussions of it and dont lose sight of the larger picture

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Most importantlyBe yourself. You Decide whats best. Follow your heart .With a purpose to serve them.This is what establishes trust..There are no FIXED RULES. Only GUIDELINESAt times you may end with relaxation only. Its OK. Have Confidence and Courage to take a dip

47If its a group of intellectuals.. Have more time for Opening talk/Q&A.. If you get 1-1/2 hrs then you can increase duration of any subpart as you wish47Train the Trainer ProgramAbhyasi Bulletin: No: 2015.93 Monday, 17 August 2015 - Heartfulness on-site training

Our beloved Kamlesh bhai has invited every abhyasi to participate in this movement, and there is an immense need for skilled volunteers to contribute their services.

We hope that at least 1000 trainers will be trained by the end of the year.

Online application by 29 August 2015

Train the Trainer Program

What can You doVolunteerPresenter/FacilitatorVolunteer- logistics, CoordinatorTrainerHeartful AttitudeCooperate, CollaborateWork in anonymityApproach your friends, society in conjunction with HFN teamKeep yourself updated

50What can You doAll can contributeThoughtsMaster is leading the way forwardDeeply absorbedCraving souls attracted to Great MastersUniversal PrayerNight Prayer -We not IPractice relaxation at home to start with

5151SummarySahaj Marg is the Path, Heartfulness is the approach

Welcoming and heartful attitude non judgemental

Openness

No rushing: Customised for each seeker, at their pace

Different people in same group may need next stages at different speed

Encourage them to practice on their own, in steps as per their comfort.

Reach them and not pull them to where we are: weekday satsangh / group sitting in their premisesHFN Workshop TemplateShort Intro / Opening TalkMeditation on your ownNote your observations on paperHeartfulness Relaxation, followed by Heartfulness meditation with Yogic TransmissionNote and Compare your observationsContinuing on your own deepening the experience53Most importantlyGo forth with courage and confidencePrayerGood Luck

May we all cooperate to the fullest extent in these exciting times and assist our Great Master and the Hierarchy as they wishFriday, December 10, 2004 10:00 a.m.Human beings are stunned in this troubled world where they cannot find their reference marks any more. Many scorn values, which, no matter what they think about them, represent a protection and a factor of equilibrium. It is precisely by setting limits that they can claim to find in themselves serenity and the capacity to control their emotions. Through the effects generated in them, a spiritual process provides them with relief and the awareness about a higher reality.Our aspirants have matured; it is time to give them new food for thought. The newcomers have another approach to spirituality; many are ready to follow the road to knowledge, by a simplification of aspects concerning our method. They feel it differently. At the dawn of the new era, a call is taking shape, in terms of focusing on the essentials, as far as those who are ready are concerned.They dont any longer feel comfortable with long speeches. They are expecting something else: a more direct focus and the possibility of feeling something in their practice, while being enlightened by shock arguments capable of touching them. That thirst for feeling, and for experiencing the manifestations of grace intensely, places those who are called in the ascending movement preparing the future of humanity.Our brothers of the future will differ from those of today. It is necessary to think about it now and to take account of it. The subtleties of our teaching will be felt differently and in that respect, we cannot remain static. In the beginning some of our books were written in that spirit; they will correspond truly to the history of the future. Our abhyasis already aspire to be integrated in this expansion movement; many are ready, they will not be disappointed.Babuji