Pranananda Enters 40-Day Fast

On February 9th, Louix entered what was originally planned to be a 13-day fast, in honor of the upcoming Divine Romance Day and ceremony He would lead on February 13th, as well as in preparation for our Shivaratri ceremonies here at Prema Drala, in addition to His other personal and private reasons, known only to the Master. As always, whenever a Master enters a period of fasting, there are great blessings to be had by all disciples and devotees, as well as by the world at large. On this particular occasion, many of the disciples at Prema Drala joined Him for several days during the first week of His fast.

Unbeknown to us all was the Master’s imminent revelation (before completing the 13 days) that He would continue this fast for a full 40 days and 40 nights, twice the duration of the longest Louix has ever undertaken. A fast of this length is a most rare and auspicious event. It is for this reason that we wish to inform others, that they may unite with Him in consciousness at this time, to more deeply and profoundly avail themselves of the blessings that are available by way of this sacred event. Louix’s fast shall complete at 1:00 p.m. on March 21st, 2010, also the day of the Spring Equinox. Many have already spoken that they plan to again join Him in fasting for the last several days or for the last week of His fast, to again accelerate their own cleansings, and for the powerful, synergistic transformation they will derive by so doing. If you choose to be one of this cadre of souls, as always, “Listen to your body. Obey its requests. And, if you are not accustomed to fasting, please—by all means—do so with proper mentoring and guidance.”

May we all celebrate in the Oneness of His love. Thank You, Guruji, for doing this for us all. We are so blessed. We are so grateful.

Upcoming Events

Los Angeles Darshan

Date:         Saturday, 17 April 2010, 5:00 p.m.
Location:   Rose Temple, 305 Rose Ave., Venice, CA 90291
This is a beautiful opportunity to receive a personal blessing from Louix and experience the transformational power of His unconditional love.

For more information, please contact Samantha Farber at (888) 288-3735 or at samantha@Louix.org.
 

Las Vegas Events

Darshan
Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 6:00 p.m.
This is a beautiful opportunity to receive a personal blessing from Louix and experience the transformational power of His unconditional love.

One-Day Retreat
$175 (includes a vegan lunch)
Saturday, 22 May 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
On this special day, join Louix for a magical journey of self discovery. Come and experience profound transformation through meditation, ceremony, discourses, Q&A, and darshan with Louix.

Both Las Vegas events will be held at a venue to be determined. Please contact Samantha Farber at (888) 288-3735; or e-mail samantha@Louix.org. For further information, please go to http://www.meetup.com/Prema-Drala-Ashram-Meetup-Group/.
 

From Darshan to Devotional Singing, our events are gathering momentum and attracting new people. This is an exciting time for all of us, as we are seeing more and more souls coming to drink from the well of Louix's love and wisdom. To keep abreast of our ongoing events, and/or to see the detailed schedule of all Southern California events, please refer to the Upcoming Events section on the Foundation's website (www.Louix.org).

Recent Events

Las Vegas Events – November 2009 and February 2010

On November 14th, Louix Dor Dempriey gave darshan to 85 people at a private home in Las Vegas. Louix entered the transcendental state of consciousness known as Samadhi, and, for the next three hours He gazed deeply into each person's eyes as He anointed them, at times delivering guidance and Revelation to some. Two days later, on November 16th, many people who had attended the Darshan, along with a new group of curious aspirants, arrived at the Sun City MacDonald Ranch (nestled on the city's southeastern outskirts) to experience yet another intimate “Evening with Louix.” He answered questions from the audience regarding spiritual concepts, lovingly guiding many through challenging life circumstances, and offering Divine pearls of wisdom.

In mid-February, Louix returned to be with His beloveds in Las Vegas for two more bliss-filled events, held once again at the beautiful Sun City MacDonald Ranch. On February 20th, He gave darshan to over 70 people, and two days later He led a silent meditation. Then, while still in a very God-intoxicated state, He traveled the room and anointed each person with vibhuti. After He returned to His chair, He answered various questions from the audience, delivering many priceless discourses to those in attendance. We offer our heartfelt gratitude to the spiritual community of Las Vegas for their wonderful welcome, service, and commitment to helping us share Louix's love and teachings with the world.

(If you were not able to attend any of these events, Louix will be returning to Las Vegas in mid-May for a Darshan event, as well as a One-Day Retreat! See above for more information.)

Louix's Visit to Australia – December 2009/January 2010

On December 8th, the disciples at Prema Drala Ashram bid farewell to Guruji as He departed for His month-long sojourn in Australia. His disciples and devotees from Sundara Aravinda Ashram welcomed the arrival of their beloved Guru in Melbourne, Australia. His daughter Ariel Ganesha also came to Melbourne, arriving one week later. His itinerary spanned four weeks, and included the following events:  Devotional Singing, Community Dinners, Movie Nights, a Pranayama, Disciple Training, Guided Meditations, a Q&A Session, Private Audiences, Media Interviews, and a four-day New Year's Eve retreat in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Guruji also shared meals with, and gave personal discourses and guidance to His disciples and devotees. Louix would often enter samadhi, and many people would be effortlessly transformed by the all-consuming love felt in His presence—a feast for the heart and soul!

On December 17th, Louix's birthday, He held a public darshan at the BMW Edge at Federation Square, an ultra-contemporary glass amphitheatre overlooking the Yarra River in downtown Melbourne. The auspiciousness of this day was evidenced by the blessing of a (desperately needed) heavy rainfall. Over 100 people flowed in to receive Louix's blessing, while Kirtan group Sushumna played the most enchanting devotional music throughout the event. Something very unique to this event—held in the central business district of a bustling metropolis—was that many in attendance had never been in the presence of a spiritual Master. This added a very touching and  inspirational element to the evening.

On December 29th, 74 souls arrived at the Country Place at Kalorama, to take part part in Louix's bi-annual New Year's Eve residential retreat. Over the next four days, participants basked in Louix's constant emanation of unconditional love. They partook in meditations, yoga sessions, and devotional singing, enjoyed sumptuous vegan feasts, and received guidance from Louix on many subjects. One special evening included a performance of meditative Tibetan bowl playing from special guest Garth Stone. Far more than ever before were great numbers of people having profound kundalini awakenings and experiencing shakti coursing through their bodies, merely by Louix's glance or touch.

Over 40 disciples and devotees gathered on January 4th for Louix's farewell dinner. This was followed by devotional singing, during which they expressed their love and gratitude to Guruji for the amazing past four weeks. Guruji hugged and thanked everyone and invited them to the 2010 New Year's Retreat which will be held in the United States. He beckoned all to go and spread the love and blessings they had received.

Louix proclaims 2010 as The Year of Adoration

On New Year's Eve, Louix celebrated His annual tradition of gathering with His beloveds to ring in the New Year and deliver His benediction for the upcoming year. He proclaimed 2010 as The Year of Adoration—the year to truly enter The Divine Romance (our love affair with God) like never before. As part of His guidance as to how each of us can deepen our relationship with The Beloved, He highly recommends that we recite The Everlasting Covenant as often as possible. He also recommends reading the book Miracle of Love (by Ram Dass) to vicariously experience the sublime devotion and adoration of which He speaks, and to see the all-transforming power of that love. Click here to see the full-length video of His dispensation for 2010, The Year of Adoration.

Louix Returns to Prema Drala Ashram – January 2010

On January 9th, in honor of Guruji’s return from Australia, the ashram held an intimate evening of Devotional Singing (with Louix as lead singer—a rare occurrence thus far at Pranam’s public events). Pranam led the music, playing favorites as well as some new songs. The evening concluded with some beautiful toning and “Oms” led by Pranananda, which left everyone in the most exalted vibration of love.

On January 23rd, a public darshan was held at Prema Drala and approximately 65 people attended. Pranam serenaded the room with devotional songs as Guruji blessed and anointed each person who came before Him. Many new faces joined us for this bliss-filled event.

On February 12th, we celebrated the holy day of Shivaratri. The disciples held a puja to our Guru (who was physically present) and sang devotional songs to Lord Shiva.

On February 13th, in honor of The Divine Romance—the day wherein we re-consecrate and recommit our lives to The Beloved of our souls, our Creator—Louix led a ceremony at  Prema Drala Ashram that was open to the public. It began with a meditation which held the theme of God adoring us at the moment of our creation. He ended the meditation by having everyone recite The Everlasting Covenant, and we completed the ceremony by singing "Hosannah."

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Publications

We invite you to read three publications featuring Louix this month:

Vision Magazine:  Feature interview with Louix in the March 2010 issue.  www.visionmagazine.com.

InsideLook Magazine:  An article by Louix in the March/April 2010 issue of this online magazine.  www.insidelooknetwork.com/green2010.pdf

The MetaMystic Magazine:  A Las Vegas magazine that is concerned with all things holistic, spiritual, and earth-friendly. The MetaMystic Magazine has featured articles from Louix over the past few months, and we invite you to read through this excellent resource.  www.themetamystic.com
 

Teleconference Calls with Louix

Join these teleconference calls with Louix Dor Dempriey, and learn simple, practical tools for spiritual living that will accelerate your path to self-mastery!

Louix  is now also offering His darshan and Divine guidance through a series of teleconference calls that are held on the first and third Thursday of every month. These live calls with Louix include discourses, as well as the opportunity to submit questions to Louix and receive His guidance on topics of personal and general concern. During these calls, He also shares many tools for spiritual growth, such as chanting, body and mind purification techniques, and guided meditations. All calls are recorded and made available for future listening to all those who register. Participating in these conference calls is a creative way to avail yourself of Louix’s teachings. To register for our next call, or for more information, please visit:  www.LouixLIVE.org.

Donating to the Louix Dor Dempriey Foundation

We are so grateful to all those who have donated to the Louix Dor Dempriey Foundation. This Foundation is funded primarily by tithing, donations, and philanthropic offerings to help us fulfill our goal in service to humanity. To make a love offering to the Foundation, please click here. Thank you for your loving support of the Louix Dor Dempriey Foundation!

Become More Involved

During this phase of growth and expansion, there are many opportunities to serve the Foundation. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and various service projects, please contact Zimmaron Zsido at (888) 288-3735 or zimmaron@Louix.org (U.S. and other regions), or Kharananda Mayi at +61 3 9885-2993 or kharananda@Louix.org (Australian inquiries).

The joy of serving is the reward for serving.

                                                                           -  Louix Dor Dempriey

Hosting Louix

If you would like to host Louix or help coordinate an event in your area, please contact Zimmaron Zsido, Events Coordinator.

Media Contact

To schedule an interview with Louix, publish His teachings, or discuss media opportunities, please contact Samantha Farber, Director of Public Relations.

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Recent Events at Prema Drala Ashram

On August 21st, Pranam, Prema Drala’s devotional music group, played their first official public event at the grand opening of Lotus 7 yoga studio in Rancho Santa Margarita, playing in the background during their “happy hour” yoga. On August 23rd, Pranam had their first public “Evening of Devotional Chanting” at Yoga Shakti Studio of Irvine. The event fell on the auspicious day of Ganesha Chaturthi, and, as such, Lord Ganesha was honored with special prayers and chanting as the main part of the event. Pranam also held two “Evenings of Devotional Chanting” at Unity Church of Tustin on September 9th and 16th. These were their first shows at the church, and many of its members loved the show and were eager for future events with the band!
 

A public darshan was held at 25742 La Serra on September 19th—the first public event to be held at Prema Drala's newest ashram home, located in Laguna Hills, California. Approximately sixty people attended, with some guests traveling from as far away as Joshua Tree, California. Pranam played live music for the event, and many people basked in the beautiful energy in the room, receiving blessings and healings.

A team of disciples from Prema Drala Ashram attended the first Bhaktifest from September 9 – 11th, held at Joshua Tree National Park. They ran a product and information booth for the Louix Dor Dempriey Foundation at the event, which drew an estimated two thousand people! Bhaktifest was centered around yoga and kirtan, featuring live performances from over forty kirtan groups, including Dave Stringer, Jai Uttal, and Donna De Lory.

On September 22nd, Pranananda led a public Equinox Meditation in which He helped us to align our energies with the new season—amplifying their impact on our lives and encouraging us to be in harmony with the ebb and flow of the seasons. He spoke of expressing our gratefulness for the Fall’s harvest, both the bitter and the sweet.

On October 10th, we held “An Evening with Louix” at Prema Drala Ashram. He opened the event with a guided meditation to cleanse the chakras and invoke Divine Light into our bodies, and then gave a discourse on the nature of Enlightenment, a topic which is widely misunderstood these days. After the discourse, He answered various questions from the audience, delivering pearls of wisdom and using His own stories to illustrate the very same.

On October 17th, several disciples participated in the annual “Walk for Hope” charity event. The event is a five-kilometer walk decorated with inspiring handmade quotes. The purpose of the event is to spread more love in the world and to raise money for the charity of the participants’ choice. The Louix Dor Dempriey Foundation raised money for Love Without Boundaries, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of orphans and impoverished children in China.

Louix's Visit to New York City, October 2009

On October 21st, Louix Dor Dempriey and several disciples from Prema Drala Ashram arrived in New York City and received a heartfelt welcome from their New York spiritual family. The next five days proved to be a transformational experience of unconditional love for all those who had the blessing of being in His presence. In this short visit they held several events, including:  two interviews, a public darshan, and a one-day retreat. Click here to read more about the trip.

Louix's Birthday Celebrations

15-17 December 2009

It is with great joy and excitement that we announce this year’s celebrations to honor the 48th birthday of Louix Dor Dempriey (Bhagavan Sri Pranananda). Each year, disciples and devotees around the world hold a three-day celebration as an expression of our gratitude for His presence in our lives and on this planet, and to attune to the Divine energies that are available to all on this hallowed day.

Each year, Louix spends His birthday with His beloveds in a different part of the world. This year, Louix will attend His birthday celebrations at Sundara Aravinda Ashram, in Melbourne, Australia. His ashrams all over the world will host various events and gatherings, which all are welcome to attend.

Click here for more information about the birthday celebrations.

Louix's Annual Divine Dispensation
on New Year's Eve

31 December 2009

On New Year’s Eve, Louix will deliver His annual Divine dispensation for 2010, detailing the energies and dynamics that will influence the planet in the year to come, and explaining how to best attune to and use those energies (click here to listen to His discourse for 2009, The Year of Acceleration). (A video presentation of Louix’s Divine dispensation for 2010 will be available for viewing on our website in early January 2010.)

Teleconference Calls with Louix Dor Dempriey

Join these teleconference calls with Louix Dor Dempriey, and learn simple, practical tools for spiritual living that will accelerate your path to self-mastery!

Louix Dor Dempriey is now also offering His darshan and Divine guidance through a series of teleconference calls that are held on the first and third Thursday of every month. These live calls with Louix include discourses, as well as the opportunity to submit questions to Louix and receive His guidance on topics of personal and general concern. During these calls, He also shares many tools for spiritual growth, such as chanting, body and mind purification techniques, and guided meditations. All calls are recorded and made available for future listening to all those who register. Participating in these conference calls is a creative way to avail yourself of Louix’s teachings.

To register for our next call, or for more information, please visit:  www.LouixLIVE.org.

Donating to the Louix Dor Dempriey Foundation

We are so grateful to all those who have donated to the Louix Dor Dempriey Foundation. This Foundation is funded primarily by tithing, donations, and philanthropic offerings to help us fulfill our goal in service to humanity. To make a love offering to the Foundation, please click here. Thank you for your loving support of the Louix Dor Dempriey Foundation!
 

Become More Involved

During this phase of growth and expansion, there are many opportunities to serve the Foundation. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and various service projects, please contact Dria Kasunich at (888) 288-3735 or dria@Louix.org (U.S. and other regions), or Kharananda Mayi at +61 3 9885-2993 or kharananda@Louix.org (Australian inquiries).
 

The joy of serving is the reward for serving.

                                                                                         -  Louix Dor Dempriey

Hosting Louix

If you would like to host Louix or help coordinate an event in your area, please contact Zimmaron Zsido, Events Coordinator.

Media Contact

To schedule an interview with Louix, publish His teachings, or discuss media opportunities, please contact Samantha Farber, Director of Public Relations.

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A Magical Essential Oil Called “Thieves”

I would like to share with the world the magic, wonder, and healing power of a truly amazing essential oil, called “Thieves.” Like some, I was at first turned off by what sounded to Me like a dark or negative name, whereas everything carries an energetic imprint, including names of products. However, once I learned why this oil was given this name, I was able to let go of any concerns about the name, recognizing that the distributors were using the oil’s legacy as part of their marketing… all well and good, you might say. The important thing is what this oil can do. Rather than repeat, it is best and easiest for you to simply go to this link (see below) and read for yourself. I have been using this oil for years, and I highly recommend it to become part of everyone’s standard apothecary (medicine bag). Travel with it, too. It will be a lifesaver… in some cases, literally! I also apply Thieves oil to the soles of My feet and to My children’s feet—when we travel, during flu season, when around people who have major colds or infections. It will help keep your kids healthy when their classrooms are full of runny noses and infections, and it does the same for you when your roommates and office workers are sneezing and coughing all around you.

On a side note, clove oil (the main ingredient in Thieves) is one of the best remedies for toothaches, when applied directly onto the gums around the ailing tooth. This oil is quite potent, though, and may be difficult for small children and some adults, so use carefully and sparingly.

Here’s to your improved health… with My love and eternal blessing…

- Louix Dor Dempriey

http://www.quantumbalancing.com/news/thieves_oil.htm

Announcing “Enlivened Spirit” Meetup Group

In late May 2009, the Louix Dor Dempriey Foundation opened the majority of its events to the public. Soon thereafter, our Public Relations crew launched Enlivened Spirit Meetup Group, an online social networking website that advertises group meetings around the world.

The link for Enlivened Spirit is http://www.meetup.com/Enlivened-Spirit-Meetup-Group.

Recent Events at Prema Drala Ashram

On April 12th, the ashram held its Annual Spring Gardens Ceremony and Celebration at the Sanctuary. Pranananda began the event with an opening prayer. This took place as the gardens were in peak bloom. During the prayer ceremony, Pranananda invoked the Nature spirits, celestial beings, and God’s blessing upon all our new endeavors for this year, honoring the season and the energies of Spring, and creating a divine union and synergy with all of heaven and earth to empower and bring forth quantum growth, harmony, beauty, and success in all areas of our lives. After the prayer ceremony, we enjoyed a bountiful brunch in the gardens, followed by several hours of devotional singing and communing with one another. As part of His annual tradition, the Master took camera in hand and personally photographed all the many flowers and plants which He spends much of His time caring for throughout the year.

Click here to view a beauteous floral slide show while listening to Louix’s annual prayer ceremony and celebration of Spring.

From April 17th – 19th, the men of Prema Drala Ashram went on a vision quest to Anza-Borrego Desert. They fasted the entire weekend, meditated privately, and took hikes in the desert wilderness, taking in all of its beauty. During the evening they had a fire ceremony and jam session which lasted late into the night. They began the following day with a Mayan sun salutation led by Guruji before their long trek to a mountainside of glacial boulders, where each man picked a secluded cave wherein he would contemplate in silence for the next 10 hours. Pranananda led the men back to the camp in the late afternoon. That evening the silence was broken, and the men recounted their experiences of the day around a crackling fire under the stars.

As part of our Grace in Action service projects, on Earth Day (April 25th) our community joined about 60 people for tree planting at Doheny State Beach, in Dana Point. Whilst replanting the campground and campfire center with an assortment of 20 native Californian trees and shrubs, they were able to make new friends, spend time in nature, and help source the earth—a perfect day!

On April 26th, 22 disciples and guests gathered at the La Serra home for an afternoon Q&A session with Pranananda. Initially He led a guided meditation that opened people’s hearts. Afterwards, Pranananda cleverly gave His enlightened perspective on a range of topics, from healing cancer to twin flames. After the event, many people thanked Pranananda and expressed their gratitude for having heard Divine truth and understanding.

On May 30th, Pranananda’s long-time friend Dr. Gabriel Dery and his wife, Marina, hosted the ashram for an evening of devotional singing at their exquisitely decorated home in San Juan Capistrano. Some songs brought people to their feet and they were dancing with joy; others, such as “Hari Om,” brought in an intense energy, leaving people divinely intoxicated. On July 7th, we celebrated Guru Purnima with an evening of devotional singing at one of the ashram homes.

On August 1st, Louix gave darshan to over 60 people at Prema Drala Ashram. Prema Drala’s own kirtan group, Pranam, played devotional music quietly in the background as each person came before the Master to receive His personal blessing.

Louix’s First Public Event in Las Vegas

A growing community of spiritual seekers in Las Vegas invited Louix to their city for the first time during the second week of July. Kitty Courtney and Sean Brown, who lead several spiritual groups in Las Vegas, graciously hosted Louix and a team from Prema Drala Ashram for a series of events at their home in Henderson. Eighty-five people came to receive Louix’s blessing, which, for many, invoked profound transformation and exalted states of bliss.

Click here to see more coverage Louix’s visit to Las Vegas in July 2009.

Teleconference Calls with Louix Dor Dempriey

Join these teleconference calls and learn from a spiritual Master, Louix Dor Dempriey, simple, practical tools for spiritual living that will accelerate your path to self-mastery!

Louix will offer His darshan and Divine guidance in a series of teleconference calls on the first and third Thursday of every month. These calls—available to anyone worldwide—will include discourses, the opportunity to ask Louix questions on any topic of personal or global concern, and the practicing of sacred spiritual tools such as toning, chanting, and brief, guided meditations. All calls will be recorded and made available for future listening to all those who register.

Click here to sign up for a teleconference call.

Ganesha Chaturthi 2009
An Evening of Devotional Chanting with Pranam

Join us for a bliss-filled evening of singing in celebration of Ganesha Chaturthi. An integral part of the bhakti yoga tradition, devotional chanting is a musically meditative way of invoking the Divine Presence. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together for a night of inspiration and upliftment.

Pranam is an ensemble of musicians from Prema Drala Ashram who blend Indian kirtan and contemporary music styles to create an uplifting and devotional musical experience. Drawing from many cultures and traditions is part of their mission of uniting all peoples on Earth as one family in the heart of God. 

Sunday, August 23rd, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Visit www.yogashaktistudio.com and sign up today.
$10 pre-registration; $15 at the door.

Yoga Shakti Studio, 4249 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA

2009/2010 Event Schedule

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