Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita

This community class will explore the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, one of the core scriptures of Yoga. The Gita is a conversation between Prince Arjuna and his teacher Krishna on philosophical concepts that are important to the present day. The text addresses some of the core human questions that we all have, such as “Who am I?” “What is my purpose?” “Why am I here?” and “How can I best contribute to my community and the world?”

This class will introduce you to the history, story and key concepts within the Gita chapter by chapter. We will read the text, taking inspiration from specific verses and connecting them with specific struggles we face in everyday life.

The format of this class will include textual reading, group discussion, chanting in Sanskrit and meditation.  Drop-ins are welcome.  Every class will focus on a specific chapter and core excerpts from the Gita.

Sundays 6:30 – 8 pm. Starts June 7th!

This will be an on-going class every Sunday.

Tuition: By Donation

This is a community class.  Donations range from $10 – $20 or whatever feels right to you.  You may also pay with your Adeline Yoga class pass.

About the Instructor

Jim Gilman has taught meditation and Vedanta around the world for over 30 years. For several years he served as an acharya with the Chinmaya Mission, Swami Chinmayananda’s world-wide organization.

Jim’s approach to this work is immensely practical. He has a unique gift to express these subtle and profound truths in a manner that makes them easy for Westerners to understand, even with no background in Sanskrit or Hindu thought.

In keeping with the tradition set by Swami Chinmayananda, Jim stresses that this teaching is open to all, regardless of ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, or walk of life. All may come, and as the Hebrew psalmist says “taste and see the goodness of the Lord.”

Find out more about Jim at his website: http://thesilentway.org/index.html