Divine life society of Canada - Calgary, AB

The Divine Life Society of Canada Sivananda Seva Ashram in Calgary is a monastic spiritual center that follows the teachings of the revered saint Swami Sivananda. It is not a traditional Hindu temple, but an ashram where spiritual practices such as yoga, meditation, and selfless service are emphasized.

Key features

Four Paths of Yoga: The ashram's members follow the "Yoga of Synthesis" as taught by Swami Sivananda, which includes the four paths of Yoga:
Karma Yoga: The path of selfless service.
Bhakti Yoga: The path of devotion and worship.
Raja Yoga: The path of meditation and mind control.
Jnana Yoga: The path of knowledge and self-inquiry.

Daily Practices: Regular spiritual activities are held at the ashram, including:
Meditation: Guided meditation sessions help practitioners find inner peace and spiritual insight.
Satsang: Regular gatherings for spiritual discourse, chanting, and bhajans (devotional singing) create an uplifting and community-oriented atmosphere.
Puja: Worship services are performed regularly by the resident monastics.

Resident Monastics: The ashram is guided by resident monastics, Swami Ramananda Saraswati and Swamini Jaya Saraswati, who provide spiritual guidance and instruction.

Worldwide Mission: The Sivananda Seva Ashram is part of the global Divine Life Society, which has branches in many countries.

Charitable Work: The ashram is involved in philanthropy, notably supporting a free medical clinic and orphanage in Tamil Nadu, India.

Welcoming All: The ashram is a welcoming environment for spiritual seekers from all walks of life who wish to explore the teachings of Yoga and Vedanta.

Peaceful Atmosphere: Visitors and practitioners describe the ashram as a peaceful and serene environment, which is highly conducive to meditation and spiritual practice.