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Hi Reader, I’m inviting you to a new 8-week live series that asks a simple question with big implications: What does a truly devotional response to today’s political and cultural realities look like? The Dharma Rebellion: Resistance and Renewal Starts Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:00 pm EDT Live on Zoom - recordings available for replay Suggested donation $10-$15 per class (no one turned away) Across eight sessions, we’ll explore bhakti-yoga as both a spiritual practice and a political philosophy with real-world implications. Each week blends teachings from yoga wisdom texts like the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam with historically proven strategies for nonviolent resistance and for preparing healthy transitions after authoritarian rule ends. What you'll learn:
Who this is for: Ready to join us? The Dharma Rebellion: Resistance and Renewal a new 8-week series — starting Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:00 pm EDT Live on Zoom - recordings available for replay Suggested donation: $10–$15/class. No one turned away. If you have any questions about this series, just reply to this email. Thanks - Wishing you all good fortune, - Hari-k If you would like to learn more about Dharma Rebellion I and enroll to watch the recordings, CLICK HERE. You do not need them to benefit from this series, but they’re available if you want the full backstory. |
Hari-kirtana is an author, mentor, and yoga teacher who shares his knowledge and experience of how the yoga wisdom tradition can guide us toward meaningful and transformative spiritual experiences.
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