Teachers Training – Camp Buckhorn September 2006
After Kumbh Mela celebrations we had the fourth teachers training program in Camp Buckhorn, a beautiful facility near Los Angeles. Over 80 people were selected for the teachers training program. By now all manuals and pre-qualification process is completed ahead of the teachers training program. It was picturesque surroundings – we were surrounded by mountains and THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM said the surrounding area was vibrant with spiritual energy. Camp Buckhorn was near Idyllwild. Those of you who know southern California will know the area I am referring to – beautiful mountains, tall pine trees and serene picturesque surroundings.
THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM spent a lot of time outdoors with the group. In this teachers training program we also had a special training for organizers. As the mission was now growing in all corners of USA, those who had taken up the responsibility for spreading the mission in their cities/regions were given specific training to spread the mission. The mission was now active in Los Angeles, San Jose, Seattle, Vancouver, Phoenix, Houston, Oklahoma City, St. Louis, Columbus, Toronto, New York and New Jersey.
On the day before the last session, THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM did not come out of his room for most of the day. He was in a deep Samadhi state and knew something big was going to be delivered. He came out of the room towards the late evening and talked to us about a meditation technique that was revealed to him. He told us that this meditation will transform humanity and that it incorporates the essence of all his teachings. He called this technique, Nithya Dhyaan. He said this technique if done regularly is all what one needs for their physical, mental health and spiritual growth. He then went on to describe this technique where he beautifully blends the science of Chakras, the Koshas, the unclutched state and finally ends it in Bhakti through chanting of Guru Pooja mantra. It was a day filled with so much excitement and energy. Whenever he is in the expanded state THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM always tries to give blessings. We had energy darshan that night and THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM blessed all the participants.
Ma Sachitananda and I headed back to Duarte Ashram a day before teachers training ended to pack up for the trip back to Bharat. We later heard the final day of the teachers training was an emotionally charged day. During this session a 90+ year old famous Jazz singer from Hollywood who lived in the area visited us. He was a devotee of Paramahamsa Yogananda (name of the celebrity is not being disclosed for privacy reasons). He spent a few hours with Swamiji. He was so touched and filled with energy that he was able to take away the crutches and walk by himself during energy darshan. He said maybe the reason for his living all these years was to meet this enlightened master THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAWAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM. During energy darshan I was told by ashramites that Swamiji talked about some past life attachment/connection of some of us and this became a very emotionally charged event.