Events from March 19 – December 28 – Shining World https://shiningworld.com James and Sundari Swartz, Vedanta, And Non-duality Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:19:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://shiningworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-favicon-300x300-1-100x100.png Events from March 19 – December 28 – Shining World https://shiningworld.com 32 32 HALIFAX, CANADA JUNE 10TH to 11TH 2026 https://shiningworld.com/event/halifax-canada-june-10th-to-11th-2026/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://shiningworld.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=25426

HALIFAX, CANADA JUNE 10TH to 11TH 2026

Dates: 10th – 11th June 2026

Teacher: Dave Reid

Venue: A Home in Halifax (Details given on registration)

To Book Contact:

Karla Sonnichsen: akashson@hotmail.com

Dave Reid: vedantagorilla@gmail.com

Teaching Topic:

~No Assembly Required: Disassembling The Displeased Self.  We have a knowledge (ignorance) problem, not an experience (Being) problem. How the logic of Vedanta removes the idea that I am inadequate and incomplete, leaving only Awareness, the “pleased” Self. 

Teaching Schedule: To Be Announced

For Information on Venue, Accommodation, and Meals

Contact:  Karla Sonnichsen

BY DONATION

The seminar is by donation as per the tradition of Vedanta.  Donation does not mean free as the correct protocol is for the student to make an appropriate donation to the teacher, who represents the timeless lineage of Vedanta

]]> VEDANTA IN ABRUZZO ITALY 25TH TO 28T JUNE 2026 https://shiningworld.com/event/vedanta-in-abruzzo-italy-25th-to-28t-june-2026/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://shiningworld.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=25351

VEDANTA IN ABRUZZO ITALY 25TH TO 28T JUNE 2026

DATE: 25th to 28th JUNE 2026

TEACHERS: James Swartz and Sundari Swartz

TEACHING TEXT

   ~ The Essence of Enlightenment

Join us for a  four day Vedanta immersion seminar where James and  Sundari will unfold the priceless teachings of Vedanta, according to James’  classic,  ‘The Essence of Enlightenment’. This powerful  text covers the whole Vedanta pramana from qualifications right through to Self-actualization.  James has revised the book  making the subject matter  more accessible than ever, and added many powerful illustrations. Not to be missed!

TEACHING SCHEDULE:

Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th:

Mornings: 10 am – 1 :00 Pm (with tea break)

Afternoons: 3:30 Pm – 6:00 Pm (with tea breaks)

Meals

We will have tea, coffee and biscotti for tea breaks, but lunch will not be provided. I will see if I can find a caterer, but there are many lovely towns nearby

VENUE: Our home in Abruzzo Italy

We are situated near the town of  Bisenti which is situated in Teramo District of the province of Abruzzo. Our house is present on Google Maps, directions to our home will be given out when you book.

To Get To Us From Rome

Unless you are driving from Europe, wherever you come from, you will need to fly to Rome International airport, but there are no connecting flights to Pescara. There are some direct flights from several countries in Europe to Pescara International Airport in Abruzzo, which is 1 hour from us. These are: UK, Dublin, Belgium, Germany, Poland among others.  

Your Best Options Are:

  1. Renting a Car:

The fastest but most expensive option (2 hrs)  is to rent a car. However, you will need one to get to and from the venue, unless you take a taxi twice a day, which will be expensive too.  We have a car which we are happy to loan if you cannot afford to rent or a taxi, but whoever uses it may have to shuttle others to and from the venue.  We can work this out.

  1. By Bus:

The second fastest (approx. 2 hrs) but not cheapest (25 euros one way) is by bus, which runs regularly. 

Departure Points:

Major operators depart from Roma Tiburtina Bus Station or near Roma Termini.

Major Operators:

Flixbus, Itabus, Prontobus, and Di Fonzo

From what we have found out, the closest bus station to us is in Val Vomano – https://maps.app.goo.gl/NR4rvGWnmGLmx8jV6?g_st=am.

  1. By Train:

The third and cheapest option (14 – 21 euros) is by train, a very scenic ride which takes approx. 3 ½ hrs.

Departure Points:

Major operators depart from Roma Tiburtina Bus Station or near Roma Termini:

Major Operator:

Trenitalia

TO REGISTER CONTACT:

Sundari: sundari.shiningworld@gmail.com

Accommodation Nearby and Meals:

The nearest town is Bisenti, which has all the basic services. Other villages are about 10 minutes away from us. The closest cities to our home are Atri, Penne, and Teramo. These are where you will find the best accommodation options.

There are many good restaurants nearby. We will supply tea, coffee and biscuits.

Places of Interest and Things to Do Nearby

Click here to see the attached document

BY DONATION

The seminar is by donation as per the tradition of Vedanta.  Donation does not mean free as the correct protocol is for the student to make an appropriate donation to the teacher, who represents the timeless lineage of Vedanta.

]]> Vedantic Meditation Online Retreat June 26 – 28 2026 https://shiningworld.com/event/vedantic-meditation-online-retreat-june-26-28-2026/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://shiningworld.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=25591

Vedantic Meditation Online Retreat June 26 – 28 2026

3-day Online Retreat With Lucua

09:00-15:30, South African Standard Time (SAST).

Charge: Donation Basis

RSVP on the Vedanta4All App

On Google 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…

On Apple 

https://apps.apple.com/app/6739602348

]]> VEDANTA CANCUN MEXICO 7TH to 9TH AUGUST, 2026 https://shiningworld.com/event/vedanta-cancun-mexico-7th-to-9th-august-2026/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://shiningworld.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=25396

VEDANTA CANCUN MEXICO 7TH to 9TH AUGUST, 2026

TEACHER: Sundari Swartz

DATE: 7TH  to  9TH AUGUST, 2026

VENUE: Cancun – ZONA COSTERA, ISLA MUJERES CP 77400, MEXICO. It is close to “ El Meco” an archaeological site, close to the beach and Isla Mujeres (Island of the Women).

PLEASE NOTE – The exact address will be given by Ceci upon registration, so contact her about this, and any questions regarding the venue, meals, the area and accommodation.

TO REGISTER CONTACT:

Cecilia Cordero: cecicorderog@gmail.com

Karla Davila: karladavila2000@yahoo.com

Sundari: sundari.shiningworld@gmail.com

TEACHING TEXT

~ Tripura
Rahasya

 

Tripura Rahasya – or Mystery Beyond the Trinity – is a purana, one of the source texts of Vedanta, and was one of Ramana Maharshi’s favourites.  It is the only text in the whole Vedanta pramana where the guru is portrayed as a ‘woman’. Tripura Rahasya is a story of desire-based human love and its transformation through Self-knowledge to non-dual love. It unfolds the difference between dualistic and non-dual love from the point of view of both the person and the Self, using delightful metaphors.

Like all Puranic texts, it is the Vedas in code, but because Tripura leaves out some of the most fundamental and important teachings in Vedanta, such as qualifications, values, karma yoga, guna yoga the three bodies/five sheaths teachings, so we will teach it in conjunction with Atma Bodh, which covers the whole methodology of Vedanta.

TEACHING SCHEDULE: 

Friday 7th August: 

AFTERNOON: 16:00 PM – 20 PM

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th:

MORNINGS: 10:00 Am – 13:00 Pm

AFTERNOONS: 15:00 Pm – 18:00 Pm

Tea and Coffee Breaks

Mix of different teas and coffee, plus nice biscuits and cookies.

MEALS, ACCOMMODATION NEAR VENUE

For information on meals,  accommodation near the venue, places to eat, see and explore, please contact Cecilia Cordero  or Karla Davila – see email above.

 BY DONATION

The seminar is by donation as per the tradition of Vedanta.  Donation does not mean free as the correct protocol is for the student to make an appropriate donation to the teacher, who represents the timeless lineage of Vedanta. 

]]> VEDANTA SEMINAR LONG ISLAND USA 13TH TO 16TH AUGUST 2026 https://shiningworld.com/event/vedanta-seminar-long-island-usa-13th-to-16th-august-2026/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://shiningworld.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=25342

LONG ISLAND NY, USA 13TH TO 16TH AUGUST 2026

DATE: 13TH TO 16TH AUGUST 2026

TEACHERS: James Swartz, Sundari Swartz, Dave Reid

Venue Location: South Shore of Suffolk County, East Patchogue, Long Island. Please note that the exact address will be given on registration.

TO REGISTER CONTACT:

Dave Reid: vedantagorilla@gmail.com

Sundari: sundari.shiningworld@gmail.com

TEACHING TEXT  

   ~ The Essence of Enlightenment

Join us for a  four day Vedanta immersion seminar where James and  Sundari will unfold the priceless teachings of Vedanta, according to James’  classic,  ‘The Essence of Enlightenment’. This powerful  text covers the whole Vedanta pramana from qualifications right through to Self-actualization.  James has revised the book  making the subject matter  more accessible than ever, and added many powerful illustrations. Not to be missed!

TEACHING SCHEDULE: To Be Announced

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS

For more information on venue, accommodation nearby and meals, please contact Dave Reid.

BY DONATION

The seminar is by donation as per the tradition of Vedanta.  Donation does not mean free as the correct protocol is for the student to make an appropriate donation to the teacher, who represents the timeless lineage of Vedanta. 

]]> VEDANTA TEACHINGS IN GERMAN 2026 https://shiningworld.com/event/vedanta-teachings-in-german-2026/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://shiningworld.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=25392

VEDANTA TEACHINGS IN GERMAN 2026

German May is a qualified teacher of Vedanta who lives in Cologne, Germany.  He speaks English fluently and holds regular teachings in German.  German is sometimes joined by Vedamurti, who is also a qualified Vedanta teacher, and others.

Information  and Registering Contact:

German May –  german_may@yahoo.de

Teaching Schedule:

Please Note: The following classes are all held in German language

Feb.5. to April 5: Vedanta – Introductory class – (Vedanta-Einführung) – 8 classes, Thursday’s’s: 7 pm – 8:30 pm, Berlin time. (Has started, can still join)

ZOOM-Class through Yoga Vidya, Germany, Speaker: German May, Katrin Nostadt

Feb. 23. – May 11:  “Aparoksha Anubhuti -Direct Experience” – classic Text by Shankara – 10 classes. Monday’s: 6:30 pm – 8 pm

ZOOM-Class, Speaker: German May

April 16 – June 18:  “From Ego to Self” (Vom Ego zum Selbst) – 8 classes, Thursday’s: 6:30 pm – 8 pm

ZOOM-class,, Speaker: German May

April 17: Annual group; 20 classes, takes place every 14 days. Different Vedanta topics. Friday’s: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm.

ZOOM-class: Speakers: Vedamurti, Katrin Nostadt, Susanne Haag, German May

Sept. 07 – Oct. 26:  KARMA YOGA = BHAKTI YOGA = DHARMA YOGA – 8 classes, Monday’s: 6:30 pm – 8 pm

ZOOM-class, speaker: German May

]]> Australia Ben De Silva’s Teaching Schedule 2026/2027 https://shiningworld.com/event/australia-ben-de-silvas-teaching-schedule-2026-2027/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://shiningworld.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=25490

Australia Ben De Silva’s Teaching Schedule 2026/2027

Teacher: Ben de Silva

Ben is a dedicated , generous and experienced Vedanta teacher, living in Australia.  He teaches exclusively online.  Anyone is welcome to join in to his excellent Zoom classes.

For More Information Contact Ben:  bmselfknowledge@gmail.com

Zoom Teaching Schedule for 2026 and 2027

Every Wednesday Night at 7 pm Australian Time

The text currently being unfold is Chapter 5 of the Bhagavad Gita, using Rory Mackay’s book – The Song of the Self:  https://shiningworld.com/bhagavad-gita/

Ben also collates Swami Paramarthananda’s talks on the Bhagavad Gita into a PowerPoint presentation, which is sent to everyone who attends, along with his notes and charts.

Please Note Time Zone:

All Classes are held at Australian Eastern Daylight Time AEDT. If you would like to attend and do not live in Australia, you need to adjust to your time zone

]]> Australia Ben De Silva’s Teaching Schedule 2026/2027 https://shiningworld.com/event/australia-ben-de-silvas-teaching-schedule-2026-2027-2/ Mon, 28 Dec 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://shiningworld.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=25489