About Jaya kula
Jaya Kula: A Nonprofit Community of Spiritual Practitioners
Jaya Kula is a nonprofit community of people who are dedicated to practicing the traditions of Trika Shaivism, also known as Kashmir Shaivism, and Dzogchen. The community is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Oregon, and it is led by Shambhavi Sarasvati, a renowned spiritual director.
The mission of Jaya Kula is to provide a supportive environment for individuals who are interested in exploring the teachings and practices of Trika Shaivism and Dzogchen. The community offers various programs, classes, retreats, workshops, and online resources that help people deepen their understanding of these ancient traditions.
Trika Shaivism is a spiritual path that originated in Kashmir more than 1,000 years ago. It emphasizes the direct experience of divine consciousness through meditation and other practices. Trika Shaivism teaches that everything in existence is an expression of divine consciousness or Shiva-Shakti. By realizing this truth through practice and devotion, one can attain liberation from suffering.
Dzogchen is another ancient tradition that originated in Tibet more than 1,200 years ago. It emphasizes the natural state of mind or rigpa as the ultimate reality beyond concepts or dualities. Dzogchen teaches that everyone has this innate wisdom within them but it remains obscured by habitual patterns or obscurations. By recognizing this wisdom through meditation and other practices under the guidance of a qualified teacher like Shambhavi Sarasvati one can attain enlightenment.
Jaya Kula welcomes people from all backgrounds regardless if they have any prior experience with these traditions or not; however they must be willing to commit themselves to regular practice under guidance from Shambhavi Sarasvati.
The community offers various programs such as weekly satsangs (spiritual gatherings), weekend retreats at its centers located at San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Oregon, online courses, and individual spiritual guidance sessions with Shambhavi Sarasvati.
The satsangs are open to everyone and provide an opportunity for people to come together in a supportive environment to practice meditation, chanting, and other spiritual practices. The retreats offer a more intensive experience where participants can deepen their understanding of the teachings through extended periods of meditation, study groups, discussions with fellow practitioners.
Jaya Kula also offers online courses that allow people from all over the world to participate in its programs. These courses cover various topics such as Trika Shaivism philosophy and practices like mantra recitation or puja (worship), Dzogchen teachings on rigpa or natural state of mind. They are designed for both beginners who want an introduction to these traditions as well as advanced practitioners who want to deepen their understanding.
Individual spiritual guidance sessions with Shambhavi Sarasvati are available for those who seek personalized support on their spiritual journey. These sessions can be conducted in person or via video conferencing technology like Zoom.
In conclusion Jaya Kula is a unique nonprofit community that provides a supportive environment for individuals interested in exploring the ancient traditions of Trika Shaivism and Dzogchen under the guidance of Shambhavi Sarasvati. Its programs offer opportunities for people from all backgrounds regardless if they have any prior experience with these traditions or not; however they must be willing to commit themselves regularly under guidance from Shambhavi Sarasvati. With its centers located at San Francisco Bay Area and Portland Oregon it is accessible by many people living nearby but also offers online resources so anyone can participate regardless of location making it one-of-a-kind community that stands out among others offering similar services.
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