Center for Spiritual Enlightenment
One teacher has taught here, across 12 gatherings. 6 are still ahead.
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1 November 2026
Practicing the Presence: Waking Up to Divine Love Every Day
In-person and online satsang series with Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian exploring connection to divine presence through Brother Lawrence's The Practice of the Presence of God.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'BrianSee event page
19 November 2026
Practicing the Presence: A Meditation Retreat Day
A day of meditation, contemplation and reflection at the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment in which Yogacharya O'Brian teaches the seven steps of mystical contemplation, drawing on Kriya Yoga and on Brother Lawrence, and open to beginning and experienced meditators alike.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian$60
6 December 2026
Practicing the Presence: Waking Up to Divine Love Every Day
In-person and online satsang series with Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian exploring connection to divine presence through Brother Lawrence's The Practice of the Presence of God.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'BrianSee event page
23 December 2026
Meditation for the Holy Days
In-person and online meditation gathering with Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'BrianSee event page
31 December 2026 – 3 January 2027
New Year Kriya Yoga Meditation Retreat
A multi-day retreat with Yogacharya O'Brian and CSE Kriya Yoga teachers covering contemplation, pranayama and superconscious meditation to welcome the new year.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'BrianSee event page
3 January 2027
A Ritual to Begin the New Year
A gathering and ceremony with Yogacharya O'Brian to set intentions for the new year, including 108 rounds of the Sri Ganesha mantra.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'BrianSee event page
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Satsang Series: Practicing the Presence
A four-part Sunday satsang series with Yogacharya O'Brian on Brother Lawrence's The Practice of the Presence of God, from 10:00 to 11:30 in the morning Pacific time with music from 9:45, in San Jose and streamed live; the remaining dates are 4 October, 1 November and 6 December 2026.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'BrianSee event page
Ongoing
Satsang Series: Fall/Winter
A monthly in-person and livestreamed satsang gathering with Yogacharya O'Brian exploring 'Practicing the Presence: Waking Up to Divine Love Every Day'.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'BrianSee event page
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15–17 October 2026
Kriya Yoga Retreat for Disciples: The Alchemy of Discipleship
In-person and online retreat for formally accepted disciples of Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'BrianSee event page
4 October 2026
Practicing the Presence: Waking Up to Divine Love Every Day
The second of a four-part satsang series in which Yogacharya O'Brian draws on Brother Lawrence's The Practice of the Presence of God to teach a simple way of connecting to divine presence and taming a distracted mind, with music from 9:45 am.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'BrianSee event page
13 September 2026
Practicing the Presence: Waking Up to Divine Love Every Day
A four-part satsang series exploring how to experience divine peace and love throughout daily life, based on Brother Lawrence's The Practice of the Presence of God.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'BrianSee event page
28 July 2026
Guru Purnima: Prayers for Purification, Healing, and Harmony
In-person and online ceremony with Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'BrianSee event page
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