Learning from Unbroken Meditation Lineages

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His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda is a Himalayan siddha monk, who hails from unbroken lineages of the combined heritage of rishi sages and nath meditation adepts. He has directly learnt the Himalayan Kriyayoga meditation system from Tryambaknāth, (popularly known as Mahavatar Babaji).

His Holiness is developing Hansavedas Sambhala (online coursework) based on the teachings from Jñanā-gañja, a siddha enclave commonly known as Sambhala located in Tibet, east of Limpiadhura Pass bordering India.

He is among the very few adepts outside of India who has been awarded the degree of DLitt et Phil (Mahāmahopādhyāya) by the erstwhile President of the Association of Indian Universities and by the Sanskrit scholars of Calcutta, India. The degree was conferred in recognition of his meditative interpretation, scholarly analysis, and ability to articulate the philosophical nuances of Sanskrit literature.

Sri Swami Asimananda is a yogin and Himalayan breathwork adept. Her monastic name means bliss of unbounded expansiveness and her yoga practice embodies that spirit of transcendance. Sri Swami Asimananda studies under the direct guidance of her monastic master, His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda, a Himalayan siddha monk and founder of Nonprofit, Self Enquiry Life Fellowship.

Attending a fellowship with a traditional monk and a living saint may be a new experience for many. Below are a few helpful guidelines about what to expect.

• Doors open at 6pm so you can check-in, use the washroom and get seated before the MC (emcee) begins.
• Maintain reverential silence whenever possible to foster a quiet environment. If speaking is needed, speak quietly.
• Kindly wear modest attire (avoid tank tops and shorts) befitting the meditative ambience.
• You will be asked to check in at the registration table before entering. Kindly be patient and unrushed.
• Please silence cell phones during the Fellowship.
• Supper will be served upon conclusion of the discourse.
• You may greet and receive blessings from His Holiness at the end of the fellowship during the blessing line, but more involved spiritual questions should be sent by email to quest@hansavedas.org.

Donations to the Nonprofit, Self Enquiry Life Fellowship, are much appreciated and help to cover the costs of hosting. You may donate at the time of registration or via Zelle or Paypal to quest@hansavedas.org. There will also be options for making a donation (or love offering) via cash or credit card at the event. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Sitting in fellowship with a monk is a quiet, contemplative experience. This can be challenging for young children, therefore this event is not recommended for children/youth under the age of 16. If you wish to bring your child, please email events@hansavedas.org, as there is no specific child ticket.

We are committed to the health and wellness of the community and as such we are sharing some gentle guidelines and precautions to ensure that all feel comfortable in the fellowship space.

• If you are feeling unwell, please refrain from attending. This includes feeling fatigue or having a runny nose, coughing, sore throat, fever or flu symptoms. If you are ill and unable to attend, a refund will be issued.
• Follow basic infection prevention and control practices by regularly washing hands with soap and water or with an essential oil, and by covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your inner elbow.
• We will keep windows/doors ajar while meeting indoors, to the extent possible.

Registration Cancellation

In order to receive a refund, please notify Self Enquiry Life Fellowship’s main office either by email at quest@hansavedas.org or by phone at 909-543-6003. No refunds or credits toward registration amount will be offered if you cancel within 7 days of the start date of the event, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason.

Registration Amount Refunds

Full refunds are available if your cancellation request is received at least 15 days prior to the workshop or retreat check-in date. A 75% refund of registration fees is available if your cancellation is received between 8 and 14 days prior to the retreat or workshop check-in date. Please check the description to see if your event has a special cancellation policy. No refunds or credits toward registration amount will be offered if you cancel within 7 days of the start date of the event, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason.

Cancellation by the Organizer

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship reserves the right to cancel any event at any time. In the instance an event is cancelled, registrants will be notified and offered the option of receiving a refund or credit toward a future event. While Self Enquiry Life Fellowship never anticipates cancelling an event, due to unforeseeable circumstances some events may be canceled. Self Enquiry Life Fellowship does not refund travel related expenses, including airline tickets, in the case of event cancellation. Therefore Self Enquiry Life Fellowship advises all participants to refrain from purchasing non-refundable airline tickets.