***SINCE CHAPTER 2 OF THE GITA IS SO LARGE/CRITICAL AND OFFERS A SUMMARY OF THE ENTIRE BOOK TO COME, IT HAS BEEN DECIDED THAT WE WILL NEED MORE THAN ONE SESSION TO ADEQUATELY COVER AND DISCUSS THIS CHAPTER. WE WILL PICK UP WHERE WE LEFT OFF FROM THE LAST MEETING. ***
Here is a link to the video of the 1st half of Chapter 2, for those who may have missed it:
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
10:30-10:45: Arrive (no later than 10:45 please)
10:45- 11:00: Welcome, announcements, Opening Prayers
11:00- 12:30: Study circle, closing prayers
Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita is where the "Rubber meets the Road" in the philosophy of the Gita. Having nearly exhausted himself due to his egoistic mindset and attachment to his relatives, Arjuna is finally ready to start listening to the advice of Sri Krishna.
The chapter is formally called "Samkya Yoga", which translates to the Yoga of Knowledge. This is not the same as the Samkya school of Indian philosophy (purusha/prakriti, etc) but a more general overview of the contents of the entirety of the Bhagavad Gita.
Come join us for this exciting chapter, filled with many of the Gita's "Notable Quotables" that come up time and again!
For the purposes of this book club/study group, we will be using Eknath Easwaran's 2nd edition version of the Bhagavad Gita. This book was chosen as it is less heavy on some of the Sanskrit terminology and will be much easier to read for those not already familiar with this text. It is also inexpensive to purchase and easy to find. Ideally, all participants will have read the chapter prior to the meeting, so that the time may be spent in discussion and clarification of the text.
We will be serving GF/CF/vegan Chai and snacks for those attending!
**PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE BELOW!** (Previous location has recently closed down permanently)
Location: THE SANCTUARY EVENT SPACE, STUDIO ROOM
1006 S 8th St, Austin, TX, 78704
-->The "Studio" is past the small house on the street, up the driveway. You will see a loft with stairs and a space below that-- this is the studio space.
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