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The Architecture of the LOTUS
By Robert Venturi, FAIA, Int. FRIBA In October 2006 renowned architects Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown joined their son, Jim Venturi, for a visit to Yogaville to attend the celebrations of the 40th anniversary of Integral Yoga and the 20th anniversary of LOTUS....
“Love, Harmony and Beauty” : Sufism’s Core Teachings
“I chose to lead a conscious life,” said the Sufi Muslim scholar and Charlottesville interfaith leader Hajjah Amr Rasheed. The wise and gentle author and teacher was the presenter at Monday night’s discussion on Islam held in library at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville...
Wisdom from World Religions
An inspiring and free (!) six-week online course is being offered that brings forth the wisdom from the world's religions. Some of the material presented includes: The basic teachings of the world's major religions, and what distinguishes them from one another How Sir...
“Three Faiths, One God: Judaism, Christianity, Islam”
The LOTUS Center for All Faiths (LCAF) will present the film, "Three Faiths, One God: Judaism, Christianity, Islam" on Monday, April 8, 2019 at the Vidya Bhavan Library in Yogaville. This ground-breaking documentary compares similarities and differences in religious...
Interfaith Renewal Retreat: Refresh, Recharge, and Reconnect
The Lotus Center for All Faiths (LCAF) is offering a special Interfaith Renewal Retreat. Treat yourself to a weekend of spiritual nourishment and connection with other interfaith leaders and believers. Come to Yogaville and: Go deep with interactive spiritual...
Finding Peace Through Forgiveness
“When you choose love, miracles can happen,” said Kia Scherr at a March 2019 program offered by the Lotus Center for All Faiths in Yogaville. Scherr is co-founder of One Life Alliance, a charity she set up in response to the 2008 Mumbai, India terrorist attacks that...
LOTUS Goes Solar!
On January 30th, 2019 in the bitter cold, the Yogaville community celebrated the power of the sun, as Hari Barker (former Yogaville CFO) cut the ribbon on the new solar energy system at the LOTUS. After triumphant applause, the hardy attendees relocated to the...
Lotus Center for All Faiths at 2018 Parliament of the World’s Religions
November 2018: The Lotus Center for All Faiths team were in Toronto where they had an information booth on the LOTUS and took part in the Parliament of the World's Religions. For its 2018 theme, the Parliament drew from movements of goodwill and cross-cultural respect...
Talk by Dr. Sidhu on Sikhism Hosted by Lotus Center for All Faiths
October 2018: The Sikh faith is an often misunderstood religion in America. Some Sikhs, who traditionally wear turbans, are mistaken for Muslims. Sikhism is an independent religion that has its origins in the Indian state of Punjab. The Lotus Center for All Faiths...
“God in America” – Film Screening
The Lotus Center for All Faiths presented the PBS film: God In America: A Nation Reborn & a New Light on President’s Day, Monday, February 18, 2019 at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville. God in America explores the tumultuous 400-year relationship between religion and...