Prema Drala Ashram – May 2009 Events
Prema Drala Ashram
May 2009 Events
Soka University International Festival – Free Admission
Saturday, May 2nd, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Soka University, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo
The Louix Dor Dempriey Foundation will be hosting a booth at this amazing event. Come experience a day of international art, music, dance, education, games, and food!
Wesak Meditation – By donation
Saturday, May 9th, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Heritage Park, Dana Point
On this evening, we will be celebrating the birth and life of Buddha through ceremony and meditation.
Evening Meditation with Louix Dor Dempriey – By donation
Friday, May 15th, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. – 24822 Largo Drive, Laguna Hills
On this special evening, Louix Dor Dempriey will guide us on a journey into realms of bliss and peace… to source, uplift, and rejuvenate our hearts, bodies, minds, and souls.
Community Service at Seva
Sunday, May 17th, 3:00 – 9:30 p.m. – Zephyr’s Restaurant in Long Beach, CA
340 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802
Join the non-profit foundation Be The Cause for an evening of fun, preparing and serving meals as part of its service initiative called "Seva Cafe." The serving starts at 3:30; however, volunteers are requested to arrive at 3:00 p.m. for an introduction and preparation.
Men’s and Women’s Groups at Prema Drala Ashram – By donation
Wednesday, May 27th, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Call for address
This evening, a group of men and a group of women will be gathering at separate locations to share their experience and wisdom with one another and explore song, dance, meditation, and many other healing modalities.
Teleconference Calls with Louix Dor Dempriey – Fee applies
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, beginning May 7th, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PST.
These calls—available to anyone worldwide—will include discourses, the opportunity to ask Louix questions (by e-mail) on any topic of personal or global concern, and the practicing of sacred spiritual tools such as toning, chanting, and brief, guided meditations. Sign up at www.louix.org/lddf/category/events/teleconference-calls/.
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For your added convenience, you may also RSVP through our Meetup site: http://www.meetup.com/Enlivened-Spirit-Meetup-Group/
which offers additional opportunities to build and participate in spiritual community.
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Louix’s Jan/Feb 2009 Visit to Australia
7 January – 18 February 2009
On January 7th, 2009, Sundara Aravinda Ashram in Melbourne, Australia welcomed the arrival of their beloved Guru for His first visit in over a year. With an itinerary that spanned six weeks, this was the longest period of time that Louix has stayed in Australia (since His two-month visit in 1998). The majority of the events took place in Melbourne, the hub of His ministry in Australia. Guruji also visited His ashrams in Sydney (Sathya Sananda) and Hobart (Prana Shakti).
The itinerary included the following events: Devotional Singing, Movie Nights, Pranayama, Disciple Training, Guided Meditations, Q&A Sessions, Private Audiences, Media Interviews, as well as Women’s and Men’s intensives. Guruji also took day outings, shared meals with, and gave personal discourses and guidance to His disciples and devotees. He spent extensive time with the children of the ashram community and personally tended the gardens of His ashrams—one of Guruji’s great joys!
Louix often entered profound states of samadhi, and many people were effortlessly transformed by the all-consuming love felt in His presence. It was spellbinding to watch people change from day to day, a process that began with His arrival at the airport and continued for the next six weeks.
The following is Kharananda’s account of Guruji’s arrival at Sundara Aravinda Ashram in Melbourne, Australia (click here to read the full version of her lila, entitled In His Presence).
"…When I first saw Him, I almost burst into tears. And when I opened my arms to be enveloped by His welcome embrace, I could feel my body begin to vibrate as the enormous volume of current that flows through Pranananda’s body connected with mine. And I began to weep at the sheer joy of being in His presence once again. Oh Happy Day!! It was heavenly and very humbling to once again be in the presence of such Holiness.  Our first evening, planned as a devotional singing and welcome meal, was all that and more. The singing was beautiful… so much love and devotion filled the room as each song came to life. Sitting before Guruji, and singing to Him, allowed us all to settle, to centre ourselves, and to open up to His infinite love. A meal prepared by the community was served and thoroughly enjoyed in the garden. After the meal, Guruji wandered into the gathering area to find my beloved Howard, weeping on the floor out of gratitude for seeing his Guru again. Pranananda walked up to him and tenderly placed His foot upon his open hand, which opened his heart even further. I knelt down and touched Pranananda’s other foot and was instantly electrified by the current that came rushing through my body, sending me into ecstatic laughter and joy. As people could hear and feel what was transpiring in the room, they came and took part of the experience. It was not long before most people in the room were in some state of ecstasy, peace, and/or bliss. As we surrendered to this experience, the more the love and light of God poured in and through Guruji, into the room and into each of us. It was a truly miraculous welcoming, and, unbeknownst to us, heralding the theme for the entire visit…" |
Francesca Frangipani also shares one of her many experiences with Louix:
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It felt as though we had all accepted the invitation to surrender to our Guru’s love. It coursed through us, and manifested as uncontrollable (and hysterical) laughter, tears, body-shaking, and vocalization. I remember feeling the most profound levels of gratitude for my Guru, and feeling overcome with His sweetness. As if this was not enough, He then began to serenade us with love songs! Having been completely romanced, we feasted on a most heavenly banquet of fruits. I have reflected on what happened that morning and over the course of Guruji’s visit, pondering the many lessons and gifts that He tenderly delivered to me. For me, the most profound lesson has been realizing that when I choose to open my heart to receive with gratitude, the floodgates swing open with such gusto! Guruji is the living reminder that love is simple, is available "all-ways," and is limitless. I bow at Your Lotus Feet, Beloved Guruji." |
"For six weeks over January and February 2009, I experienced many blessings while being in my Beloved Guru’s presence, during His visit in Australia. One of these took place at one of His ashram homes in Melbourne, as my friends and I were preparing to share breakfast with Guruji. A beautiful selection of fruits had been laid out, and as we gathered around the table with hands joined and eyes closed, Louix offered a prayer of gratitude for what we were about to receive. Following this, what we did receive was truly extraordinary! I was holding Louix’s left hand with my right hand, and noticed my hand buzzing. I felt as though my hand had completely melded into His, and I had with no sense of where my hand ended and where His began. Within my body I began to feel myself falling back into, and being held in, unseen "arms" of gratitude and bliss—an experience that had now become a familiar sensation when in His physical presence, when I could sense that He was around me or when I saw certain images of Him. After what seemed like several minutes, my mind suddenly checked in and my eyes sprang open to see if my friends were experiencing something similar. I saw Kharananda’s face beaming and her shoulders shaking, as she seemed to be laughing with an intensity that only increased each time she looked at Guruji.
Click here to read yet another story of one person’s transformation as a result of being in Louix’s presence.
Enjoy this selection of audio discourses from Guruji’s travels in Australia:
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Living in Grace (interview excerpt)
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Reconsecrating Our Lives to the Earth
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Understanding the Value of Dreams
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Reuniting with Our Soul Family
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Filmed entirely on Guruji’s first day at Sundara Aravinda Ashram in Melbourne, Australia, this documentary-style video (below), entitled A Touch of Divinity, captures the profound nature of His love, which often sends people into states of bliss and ecstasy. (Running time: 10 min. 32 sec.)
Words cannot convey our gratitude to You, Guruji, for all that You blessed us with. Our lives have changed and our hearts have opened to more of Your love. The light shines ever more brightly in the eyes of those who have had the honor of being with You. And, for this, we are eternally grateful.
Prema Drala Ashram – April 2009 Events
Prema Drala Ashram
April 2009 Events
Meditation Evening with Louix Dor Dempriey – By donation
Friday, April 10th, 7:30 – 10 p.m. – 25731 La Serra, Laguna Hills, 92653
On this special night, Louix will take us on a journey into realms of bliss and peace… to source, uplift, and rejuvenate our hearts, bodies, minds, and souls.
Earth Day – Native Planting Project
Saturday, April 25th, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
We will be replanting the campground and campfire center with an assortment of native trees and shrubs. Please bring along some type of working gloves and your favorite shovel.
Q&A with Louix Dor Dempriey – By donation
Sunday, April 26th, 2 – 5 p.m. – 25731 La Serra, Laguna Hills, 92653
During this special event, receive Louix’s Divine wisdom and guidance on any topic of personal or global concern—from ending global warming to creating loving relationships…
| RSVP to: | Lisa Leslie |
| (949) 466-4050 | |
| lisa@Louix.org |
For your added convenience, you may also RSVP through our Meetup site: http://www.meetup.com/Enlivened-Spirit-Meetup-Group/
which offers additional opportunities to build and participate in spiritual community.
In His Presence
Our first evening, planned as a devotional singing and welcome meal, was all that and more. The singing was beautiful… so much love and devotion filled the room as each song came to life. Sitting before Guruji, and singing to Him, allowed us all to settle, to centre ourselves, and to open up to His infinite love. A meal prepared by the community was served and thoroughly enjoyed in the garden. After the meal, Guruji wandered into the gathering area to find my beloved Howard, weeping on the floor out of gratitude for seeing his Guru again. Pranananda walked up to him and tenderly placed His foot upon his open hand, which opened his heart even further. I knelt down and touched Pranananda’s other foot and was instantly electrified by the current that came rushing through my body, sending me into ecstatic laughter and joy. As people could hear and feel what was transpiring in the room, they came and took part of the experience. It was not long before most people in the room were in some state of ecstasy, peace, and/or bliss. As we surrendered to this experience, the more the love and light of God poured in and through Guruji, into the room and into each of us. It was a truly miraculous welcoming, and, unbeknownst to us, heralding the theme for the entire visit.
Two nights later we were blessed with an evening of pranayama (a sacred breathing exercise for moving into higher states of consciousness). This evening will forever be known as the “Samadhi Tsunami” due to the tidal waves of love that infused everyone in the room. Guruji worked His magic, tending to each individual, and the collective group. To have a God-realized Being oversee such a powerful healing experience simply took it out into the stratosphere. Lifetimes of emotional blocks and karma are lifted from one’s being through deep trust and surrender to the process, and to God.
It was after the pranic breathing that I had an experience that changed me, and the way that I knew my Guru, forever. We had begun to share our experiences of the pranayama, and I was sitting with my husband at the back of the room. It was funny, because I felt that I had to share my experience, but, to do so, I ought to sit before Guruji. I had no idea why, but I simply followed my instinct. My experience had been one of feeling enormous freedom from a very deep wound that I had let go of. In so doing, I was feeling so much gratitude to Guruji for His assistance in getting me through a very personal issue, and for all that He has done to help my family.
As I knelt at His feet and began telling Him of my gratitude, the tears began falling as my heart opened and the love that I experienced felt like it flooded the entire planet. I cried and cried feeling so much love and so much happiness. I sat back, still feeling my open heart, and I looked up at Guruji. His eyes had changed, and I knew that He had moved into a deep state of samadhi. As our eyes connected, I instantly felt the power and force of the current emanating from His eyes and I began shaking and laughing as it overwhelmed me. I lay back down on the floor, more so because I couldn’t sit up with the force of the laughter. The current became stronger and stronger and the laughing was getting more and more hysterical—it was fantastic! It reached a certain point when all of a sudden I could see, feel, and from some deep recess within me, remember, who this Man was that sat before me.
I could see Guruji walking towards me. His pure, golden aura so large that I couldn’t see the edge of it, and it was almost blinding. It was as though He were made of gold. And as I saw this image, I felt Him, truly felt Him, and the power of God fill me and fill everything in creation. I began to laugh even harder as I witnessed everything that He had ever done for anyone flash through my consciousness like a movie on high speed—all the while, still uncontrollably laughing. I actually had to stop looking directly at Him for I thought that I might literally explode. As the laughing reached the next level (where I almost could not breathe) I pointed (at where I thought He was, because I couldn’t open my eyes from laughing so hard) and called to Him and said, “I know who You are.” I then lost it again as I saw in my mind’s eye how many people thought of Him as simply a man with a beard wearing robes. It was so, so funny to me and I kept on laughing uncontrollably as the reality of what I saw hit me. Louix Dor Dempriey is anything but a man in a robe with a beard. His mission and His life’s purpose is written upon the Heaven’s to reveal Truth as it has never been delivered nor heard before. Many will try to stop Him, but they will not succeed. That is a simple fact, as spoken to me by God.
As the experience began to lessen in intensity, I moved over to Guruji and lay at His feet. I continued receiving bolts of Shakti, only now it was different, soothing, and blissful. The gratitude that I felt was so great, and I kept weeping whenever my thoughts would wander to what I had just experienced. I knew that from this night forward that I would see the world quite differently.
I do not remember how long I lay there, what I do remember is how beautiful and peaceful it was to be at the feet of my Guru. Thank You, Guruji.
- Kharananda Mayi
Melbourne, Australia
Reconsecrating Our Lives to the Earth (interview excerpt)
The following excerpt was taken from an interview with Shining Bright Magazine in Sydney, Australia (30 January 2009).
In this discourse, Louix addresses the critical need and the many ways for humanity to restore its sacred and symbiotic relationship with Mother Earth, the dearth of which has created the toxicity and suffering now being endured by the same species that has mostly forgotten how to respect and revere Her.
(Running time: 9 min. 8 sec.)
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(To learn more about the documentary film The Future of Food, which Louix references in this interview, you can visit www.thefutureoffood.com.)
Understanding the Value of Dreams
The following excerpt was taken from a Q&A Evening at Sundara Aravinda Ashram in Melbourne, Australia (6 Feb 2009).
Louix teaches us how to use our dreams—during which the soul is temporarily released from the confines of the ego-mind—to recognize and understand our communion with the world of Spirit, learn valuable life lessons, and help us make important decisions in our waking life.
(Running time: 7 min. 51 sec.)
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Reuniting with Our Soul Family
Taken from a Q&A Evening at Sundara Aravinda Ashram in Melbourne, Australia (6 Feb 2009).
When people have their spiritual awakenings, Louix explains, they often start reconnecting and reuniting with their "soul family." Reminding us that God created the human race to inhabit the earth in tribes, Louix goes on to teach the importance and function of living in a community of like-minded souls.
(Running time: 5 min. 23 sec.)
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