Dear Friends,
This 8-hour meditation tradition, begun by Yogananda years ago, of spiritualizing the Christmas season by setting aside a full day for meditation and prayer, is now practiced by many thousands around the world. Even those who are unaccustomed to long meditations find they are carried along by the blessings of the season and the company of others also making the effort to meditate deeply. The morning session includes several chanting breaks and the afternoon will include inspirational readings and musical selections from many traditions. Here is a beautiful article with tips for enjoying long meditation.
We hope you can join us for a day of quietude and joyful connection with the deep peace and light that lies within. Below is a general schedule for the day. If you aren’t able to participate in the full 8 hours, it is encouraged to come in the morning, entering and exiting during chanting breaks, if possible.
If you can’t make it in person, please meditate with us from wherever you are at any time!
8AM: Welcome & orientation
Opening prayers, chants, readings
9-9:15AM: 1st chanting break
11-11:15AM: 2nd chanting break
12-12:20PM: BREAK
12:20PM – 4PM: brief 15-20min meditations interwoven with readings and
musical selections from several traditions
3:45-4PM: Guided healing prayers and closing.
Please bring anything you may need for comfort like a meditation pillow or blanket, water bottle and a snack if you feel like you might get hungry.
Donate and Join the Polestar Ohana!
We are grateful for your active participation in the ongoing expansion of Polestar Gardens and the creation of Polestar Village.
Donations like yours will continue to build our vision of community and support the physical, mental, and spiritual development of students of all ages.
Your contributions directly impact every aspect of Polestar:
– the garden,
– meditations
– kirtan
– planning for elder care, attainable, energy
efficient housing, child education
– and much more!
Mahalo! (thank you) from all of us.
West Plum St. & Kimball Rd
(you can use the cross streets in your GPS – the entrance gate for the land is at the end of W. Plum)
Polestar Gardens, Inc., is a registered 501(c)3 organization (Tax ID #64-0453822) dedicated to “Spirit, Community, and Lifelong Learning”. Our primary undertaking since 2020 has been the creation of Polestar Village; an intentional community, campus and residential development that will house and support our ongoing activities.
