January 2007

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wayne is Talking in Marin County, California, Paris, and Madrid in the upcoming weeks. See details below.

We have a new Online Store for books, CD's, and DVD's about Non-duality on the website: advaita.org. We think the new store is MUCH better than old one and we would be glad to get your feedback.

MESSAGE FROM WAYNE

Hello my loves,

Spiritual pride takes many forms. Some are gross and obvious, others are more subtle and hidden. Regardless of the form, spiritual pride has its roots in the belief that "I" know the Truth.

Our Teaching does not advise you to rid yourself of spiritual pride, rather it directs you to look at the belief that fuels the pride. Is Truth (in the Absolute sense) knowable?

As transcendent Understanding deepens, belief in the certainty of knowable truth lessens and a simple humility prevails. You find yourself less critical of the convictions and practices of others. You become content to know what you know and believe what you believe without being burdened by the crushing weight of relative knowledge masquerading as Absolute Truth.

As this new year dawns before us, perhaps you will take a moment to reflect on what is True?

Insight may await you.

With much love,
Wayne

Upcoming Events

With Ramesh Balsekar

Daily Talks in His Home: 9AM Sindhula, N. Gamadia Rd. #10, Bombay, India (Helpful info for people planning to visit Ramesh can be found in the Ramesh Balsekar section of the advaita.org website)

With Wayne Liquorman

Marin County (San Francisco Bay Area)
January 12-14, 2007
Contact: Ellen 415 902 1713 egarris@ix.netcom.com

Paris Talks
January 19 - 21,
2007 Contact Philippe de Henning
Email: phde_h@yahoo.fr

Madrid Talks
February 2-4
Contact Conchita
Email: ccuriel@curiel-lifecoaching.com

Sedona Talks
March 16-18
Contact Karen 928-284-0777
Email: angelgirl@sedona.net

Chicago Talks
March 30 - April 1
Contact Maggie at
Email: maggiewilkins@one-heart.net

Maui, Hawaii Residential Retreat
April 15-21
Contact: Donna
Email: fellowship@advaita.org 310-376-9636

Further details are available on the advaita.org websit: http://advaita.org/aftalks.html

Talks in Wayne's Home

927B Sixth St., Hermosa Beach, CA
Check advaita.org website for times or call 310-376-9636 for a recorded announcement.

These talks are broadcast LIVE over the Internet. Live broadcasts can be accessed free from the advaita.org website thanks to the continuing support of the members.

The Advaita Press Store

The Advaita Press Store has a completely new look! It is now MUCH more user friendly. To have a look go to http://advaita.org and click on ADVAITA ONLINE STORE

Your tax deductible donation helps suppport the teaching

The Advaita Fellowship is an IRS recognized 501 c3 non-profit organization. Your contributions help to make these beautiful Teachings available to everyone --- plus they are tax deductible in many countries.
Donations can be made via the website https://advaita.3dcartstores.com/DONATIONS_c_24.html , by sending a check or contacting the Fellowship Office for bank transfer details Tel: 310-376-9636 or fellowship@advaita.org .

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OFFICE MANAGER POSITION TO BECOME OPEN IN MARCH 2007
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Beginning in March of 2007, the Advaita Fellowship needs a new office manager (after many years of dedicated service our beloved Donna is moving to Hawaii!).

Duties are computer intensive: email, order processing and basic bookkeeping, along with shipping and receiving, and interfacing with customers and the hosts for Wayne's Talks. The position carries a small salary for about 25 hours per week of work. The office is in Hermosa Beach, California.

If you are interested, or know of someone who might be interested, please contact Donna at fellowship@advaita.org

A living gem from Ramesh
(previously unpublished)

The Jnani is a Mirror

The behavior of a jnani has always attracted the curiosity of the average individual. The jnani is seen enjoying a joke, enjoying a meal in the company of friends with as much zest as anyone else -- and people wonder whether the supposed jnani is really a Self-Realized individual. This is because they do not realize that they are comparing the attitudes and behavior of the jnani with an imaginary concept they have themselves created. Actually, an ordinary individual anxious to be known as a jnani will indeed make every effort to conform to the image which the average man has created. The real jnani does not care if he disappoints the others.

January 15, 1990

Poem

Doubt of Unbelievers

Surely, when God drew up

profound suffering,

He knew

that even unbelievers

would draw each breath

like a razor

sever all thought

and

bleed

constant

wordless

prayer

Gary


More poems and letters can be found by visiting Seeker's Corner on the advaita.org website

http://advaita.org/AFSCmain.htm