The life of man is a self-evolving circle,

which, from a ring imperceptibly small,

rushes on all sides outwards to new and larger circles,
and that without end.

— Emerson

2026 Theme: Awakening to Interdependence

Realizing the Principles of American Democracy

Saturday, February 14, 2026
On this Presidents’ Day weekend, as we honor the sacrifices of two of America’s greatest revolutionary leaders, the Institute invites you to join in an engaging forum on the driving principles behind America’s experiment in democracy.
image of Paramahansa Yogananda

Yogananda, Autobiography of a Yogi

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Paramahansa Yogananda was an author, teacher and mystic as well as one of the first Hindu monks of the 20th century to teach and popularize the Eastern system of Kriya Yoga in the West.

Ongoing Study Circle

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
In February we will use 3 weeks considering various aspects of A.I., especially in relationship to consciousness.

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