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Mahasamadhi/Retreat 2011

Mahasamadhi/Retreat 2011

Swami Lakshmanjoo’s annual Mahasamadhi (Final Liberation) ceremony for 2011 was completed last Friday (16th Sept.) at the Universal Shaiva Fellowship center in Culver City. All who attended enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere created by the day long fire ceremony and traditional recitation of mantras and chanting.

There was also daily puja, meditations, delicious vegetarian food and lectures that fed all of the senses…

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