Retreats in Ananda Marga are always unique. In this one held in the Master Unit located in the Quebec region of Canada the highlight was the participation of the entire community living inside the Master Unit. Ac. Phanisananda's good cooking, gardening and public relations skills have created a pole of attraction in this remote rural area. Several families have relocated on the land adiacent to the Ananda Marga property finding themselves bonded with common ideas of cooperatives and vegetarianism.
"During the karma yoga time we constructed two drive ways and we fostered a greater bond for more living development," Ac. Vimaleshananda said. Radhanath and Lilian living in an authentic mongolian yurt were among the participants. Patrick built several straw bale houses on the same land originally owned by Ananda Marga. They have a vision to make a young progressive community working toward change for the whole area.
Ac. Vimalananda Avt. inspired and enlighted the participants of the retreat on the subject of Guru and Meditation relating it with the story of the past and the future of human civilization. There was also a presentation presentation on PCAP ( Prevention of Cruelty against Animals and Plants) and the vision of Ananda Marga on ecology. We had some meditation, dancing and chanting session that re-energized everyone.
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