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A message to the community

Dear community:We write to express our solidarity with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, and to acknowledge the harm that black, indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC) experience in our country as a result of systemic racism. This occurs at the…

COVID-19 Update

Message to the Community from the Dharma Sara Board Members: UPDATED: July 20, 2020 Dear community, We are urgently asking for your financial help immediately: without significant donations, the Centre may not be solvent next year. The details of our…

Shiva Ratri – February 22-23, 2020

1008 lingams and 2 yonis Om Namah Shivaya “To Shiva, I bow.” Salutations unto Thee, thou All-pervading and great Lord. Thou art Liberation itself, and the revealed scripture is Thy embodied form.  I worship Thee, the unborn, attribute-less and unconditioned…

News from the Centre – July 2019

Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. ~ Lao Tsu Dear friends, Happy Canada Day on July 1st and happy Independence Day on July 4th to our American friends. It’s a celebratory time – and it…

Mistaken Identity

Who do you think you are? What are your ideas about who you are? You can probably think of many ways to answer that question, based on your age, gender,  education, profession , relationship status, religion, beliefs, etc. But who…

Shiva Ratri schedule – 2019

Shiva Ratri this year will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 5, through the night until early morning on the 6th. 6.30 pm Welcome Song to Gaṇeśh Ārati Śhiva Ārati Song Hanumān Chālīsā Invocation KĪRTAN & STORY 11:00 Forgiveness Prayers &…

News from the Centre: May 2018

“Love everyone, including yourself. That is real sadhana.”~ Baba Hari Dass Hello everyone, Warmer weather has returned! After a mostly rainy April, everyone is happy to see the sun again. The Residential Karma Yoga program is well underway. The first session…

Babaji’s Health Update (March 2018)

Dear Ones, Babaji’s consciousness continues to shine through his frail body. Sadly, the extent of his fragility now requires Hospice Care. Hospice of Santa Cruz is an excellent organization and will formally support Babaji’s care from now on. Please continue…