An Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita This two-hour introductory course to the Bhagavad Gita will cover the foundational principles of yoga philosophy, the do's and don't of yoga life, and how to take your practice with you. Vocabulary and concepts covered include consciousness, karma, reincarnation, guru, ahimsa, and more. Recommended reading: Gita Wisdom: An Introduction […]
Here Comes the Sun: The Spiritual & Musical Journey of George Harrison Joshua Greene, Godfrey Townsend and Michael Also Join the Open Center for an exciting tribute to George Harrison, featuring live music, film clips, narration, and a rarely seen interview of Harrison in his later years. The author of an acclaimed biography of […]
Due to the rising concern over COVID-19, this trip is being postponed. Join us for a group trip to the Times Square Church for Sunday morning services. TSC has a very large and incredibly diverse congregation, not to mention, one of the most phenomenal choirs in New York City. If you would like to attend, […]
BHAGAVAD-GITA AND KIRTAN PROGRAM EVERY SATURDAY, 5:30-8:30 PM FACILITATED BY: ATMA, SUBHIE AND FRIENDS His Grace Yogesvara Prabhu will be our special guest-speaker for the Bhagavad-gita As It Is The program will include a free vegetarian dinner. Admission is free of charge, though donations are welcome to cover the program’s expenses. For the best experience, please […]
A daily series of 30-minute Zoom presentations on the classic Bhakti text, Sri Isopanishad, with reading and discussion. The Isopanishad is comprised of 18 verses, the most revered of the 108 Upanishads, which we might call the “headlines” of the Vedas, Upa-nisa—“coming closer”, isa— the “Supreme”. Isopanisad begins with a general description of the Supreme, […]
Yoga and the Holocaust The Lives of Three Mystic Witnesses In this eye-opening exploration of Holocaust-era biographies, the popular lecturer Joshua M. Greene (Yogesvara) reveals how three practitioners raised in mystic traditions processed their fate at the hands of Nazi killers. With striking visual imagery, readings from firsthand accounts, and excerpts from witness narratives, Greene […]
