Bodhinatha arrived in Toronto very late after some delays in Chicago, getting in a 1 AM… today.

After a nights rest, he met with some devotees in the morning and then when for the main event was at the Richmond Hill temple 3:30 – 8:00 pm . First half hour was a standard welcome in the temple starting with Ganesha shrine and parading the visiting holy man.

Then they went to the hall for the Tribute to Yogaswami event. Bodhinatha gave a talk and passed out vibhuti at the end. Yoginathaswami did a padapuja for Yogaswami and was the Master of Ceremonies throughout in English and Tamil. About 500 devotees came at the peak. Different youth groups along with their teachers sang Natchintanai and one youth group danced. Bodhinatha says it was the best Natchintanai singing from youth he has ever heard.

The teaching programs by our members in Mauritius are “top notch.” Kulapati Rajen Manick share news of recent events.

The Bodhinatha Master Course (MC) students Gathering for the month of March took place at the residence of the Nathoo at Floréal (central region of Mauritius) which is known for its cold climate and very posh residential areas. It was the time for every enrolled student to get back to the teachings of the Guru and better understand divine concepts in the Trilogy.

A few participants who came earlier are welcomed by Vandana Nathoo while our Himalayan Academy facilitator was getting the teaching materials ready.

Some 22 participants were present and those who could not attend had genuine reasons. We welcomed everyone and asked them to briefly introduce themselves.

Bhavish and Poobarl�ne.

The following concepts as taught by Gurudeva was stressed with practical examples during the gathering:

– the light of understanding
– the instinctive mind: lower emotions, doubt and disappointment
– the third eye
– emotional maturity
– love
– understanding
– making allowances
– face yourself
– yoga break

Pritiviraj Orgoo and his wife from Terre Rouge. They have both enrolled since last year to study with Bodhinatha.

The ladies enjoying a short break.

Manisha is our youngest newly enrolled student. She has attended all the MC seminars so far…

It’s time for some coffee and sweets.

Noone could miss this beautiful Ganesha…

Roshan the host of the day goes around serving everyone…

The ladies are enjoying their coffee break.

This gathering is a nice opportunity for everyone to meet and get to know each other better.

Time for a yoga break. The participants used every bit of space available…even on the balcony.

….Stretch out, preferably on the floor, take a deep breath, and command your body and your mind to relax, to release, to let go of all thoughts and tensions of the moment…..

…..Don’t bother trying to make your mind blank, but simply visualize yourself floating, relaxed on a cloud buoyed up in space, as it were, apart from all the problems and tensions of the Earth….

….Your eyes closed, your hands are relaxed on your side, and as you inhale, gently lift the stomach muscles so that the lower part of the lungs fill with air before the upper part of the chest does…

After a 3 hour gathering with teaching and leaning and a nice coffee break, the group breaks off for home. It is almost 4.30 PM. The next Bodhinatha’s MC student Gathering will be held on April 22 in the Flacq region.

Roshan and Vandana Nathoo and their lovely baby son, Tarun, deserve our humble thanks for having so lovingly hosted our participants at their residence.