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Organisation: Ananda Marga (The Path of Bliss)
Founded: 1955
Founder: Shrii Shrii Anandamurtii (1921-1990)
Type of meditation: Mantra meditation

Brief Description:
Ananda Marga is a socio-spiritual organisation which originated in India, and has expanded into a global organization. The Ananda Marga motto, “Átmamokśártham’ Jagaddhitáya Ca” means “liberation of the self and service for the welfare of all creation.” The activities of Ananda Marga encompass a wide range of projects for the welfare of humanity as well as all other living beings, the environment, and the planet as a whole. These projects include yoga and meditation centres, schools, orphanages, food distribution centres, disaster relief programs, medical centres and community development projects.

Ananda Marga gives a practical, rational and systematic way of life for the balanced development of all human potentialities : physical, psychic and spiritual. These practices range from hygiene and diet, to yoga postures, to a scientific technique of meditation. This meditation technique utilises mantra. The ancient yogis knew the effects of each and every sound. A mantra is a series of sounds chosen for their power to awaken the sleeping divinity within. Initially you will be taught a universal mantra, a “one size fits all” of mantras. When you feel ready, a trained teacher will give you your personal mantra, according to your mental vibration, along with a special process of withdrawing your mind. The six lessons of Ananda Marga meditation work to purify and develop all layers of the mind. All lessons are taught free of charge.

Centres around Aotearoa

Auckland:

Centre in Auckland is located at 51 Sussex St, Grey Lynn. We offer accommodation to vegetarian brothers.
Regular activities:
Weekly collective meditation on Sunday evenings.
Regular meditation retreats.
Upcoming events:
A 6 week introduction to Meditation and Yoga course starts on Tuesday,
7 October, 6:30 - 8 PM at the Ananda Marga Center in Grey Lynn. This
course is designed to give you a very good grasp of meditation, in
understanding and practice. It also opens the great benefits of yoga
with easy and effective poses. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly
and the cost just $60 for the course.
The teacher, Dada Jitendrananda: Originally from Ireland he
started practicing meditation and yoga in 1980. Dada became a monk in
1984 after studying in India under his teacher, the late Shrii Shrii
Ananda Murti. Following his teacher's example, Dada's aim is to make the essence of
meditation and yoga easily accessible to people of diverse
backgrounds.
For more information:
Please call Dada, 9408011 or 0211848642, or e-
mail dadajii@hotmail.com

Motueka

Regular activities:
Weekly collective meditation.
Regular meditation retreats.
For more information:
Phone Madhu on 03 5268166 or email

Nelson

Upcoming events
Introductory Meditation Course
Starting 22nd October

Dunedin

Regular activities:
Presently we hold meditation classes at Clubs & Societies 84 Albany St, Dunedin on Mondays at 6pm during semester. Donation only, Everyone welcome.
For more information:
Phone Jiivan on 03 456 1299 or e-mail Jiivan or Didi