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This was the 10th Annual Family Camp conducted by JVB Preksha Meditation Center since the first one held in year 2001; the theme of this camp was inspired by Acharya Mahapragya’s recent book on - The Happy & Harmonious Family. Acharya Mahapragya’s disciples currently stationed in Houston- Samanijis Akshay Pragya ji & Vinay Pragya ji lead an interactive program which included multiple lectures/presentations on achieving familial peace and bliss. Samanijis guided participants through discourses on Mathematics of Life, Spiritual Healing of Relations, and presented situations that the audience could relate to their familial and daily lives; which led to thought provoking discussions and fructified ideas to overcome them.
Participants relaxed and meditated during various meditation sessions during the day that would help focus on increasing tolerance power and politeness. Daily early morning Yoga sessions were literally an icing on the cake. The retreat had concurrent special kids programs, where they focused on learning Yoga, Pranayam, and other creative activities. Families also enjoyed the excellent recreational facilities at The Gordon Ranch in the beautiful spring weather. All participants, especially kids participated in a cultural eve on Saturday night, which included knowledge snippets & skits performed by the kids. Samani Vinay Pragya ji challenged participant minds with 10 trick quick fire questions with only 1 minute to answer.
Dr. Anand Basi conducted on-site health checkups, blood sugar tests, and made a special presentation depicting the direct link between physical health and Happiness and Harmony within the family. He advised on simple and easy incorporations in our daily routines to help cope with blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and other such malaises.
Participants appreciated the great bouquet of programs, activities, and the way arrangements were handled professionally by the JVB team. Food arrangements were also highly talked of, and repeat attendees shared what makes them come back every year. JVB President Pramod Bengani expressed his thanks to all volunteers and also thanked the board for their continued guidance. Samanijis recitation of Mangal Paath brought the event to a successful close.
Preksha Meditation is the practice of purifying our emotions, consciousness and realizing our own self. Mediation augurs attitudinal change, behavioral modification and integrated development of one’s personality. Started in 1970, Preksha Meditation is the result of the untiring efforts of Ganadhipati Tulsi and Acharya Mahapragya. Acharya Mahapragya researched and experimented for twenty years to rediscover the process of meditation, as was practiced by Bhagwan Mahavir. Preksha Meditation is for everyone, irrespective of his or her race, religion, language, color, gender and belief. Preksha Meditation has proved a panacea for transmutation of thoughts, development of favorable emotions, positive thoughts and towards increasing the efficiency of body & mind.
JVB Preksha Meditation Center is home to a specially designed Preksha Dhyan ‘Pyramid’ Meditation Hall and is located at 14102 Schiller Rd, Houston, TX 77082. For more information and for current and upcoming programs please visit www.JVBHouston.org or call 281.596.9642.