Samadarshini at Istanbul,Turkey
Oct 11th - Oct 24th, 2010
Samadarshiniji at the cultural capital of Europe - Istanbul
We arrived at Istanbul on 11th Oct, and were received by Ceyla Taner, Taylan Zeyrek and Tugrul Atac. Of the three, Ceyla & Taylan had already met Samadarshiniji in Dubai, when they participated in ‘A New Beginning’ held in Dubai in the June of this year. Having experienced an immense shift after the program, they were inspired to hold a similar event in their hometown Istanbul, for their friends and spiritual seekers. With that vision began the work in Turkey, and an invitation was extended to Samadarshiniji to come and bring about a transformation comparable to the one they had experienced themselves.
Tugrul drove us home, and amidst all the love that was showered along with the national flags of Turkey and India framed at the gate to welcome us, the whole experience was like entering into a royal palace. And indeed staying at their place was a royal experience, with green serene surroundings and deep silence, away from the busy world.
Our hosts - Tugrul & Melek are very friendly and warm people who at once made us feel at ease, though we were meeting them for the first time. We discussed the vision of One World Academy towards helping individuals experience a happy state of mind. We also planned for the forth-coming ‘Insight’ and ‘A New Beginning’ seminar.
Melek served us delicious Ottoman traditional vegetarian food (with a touch of her love and care added to the recipe), making the whole experience complete.
On the 13th was the ‘Insight’, a 3-hour program where Ceyla had invited her friends for an experience. The program ended with a deeksha. There were around 30 participants, and the discussion revolved around addiction and habits. The evening began with the story of an African Parakeet and an enquiry into the fundamental factors that create a shift in consciousness. The program then proceeded into a deep discussion on suffering and its cause. The session concluded with a powerful self-enquiry, meditation and deeksha. The participants came forward to share their experiences after the program. Many of them had even experienced a shift.
On 14 & 15 Oct., a few individuals who would be participating in ‘A New Beginning’ met Samadarshiniji in person and shared with her the kind of new beginnings they were looking for in their life. They sought to understand how they could help themselves through ‘A New Beginning’ seminar.
There was an immense shift in the 26 participants who attended A New Beginning on the 16 & 17 Oct. The insights on conditioning and self-enquiry, discovering love in relationships and spousal session moved participants from conflict to joy. It was 2 blessed days, which produced an intense shift in them. The second day culminated with the participants learning to share the gift of Presence and the process of intelligent observation.
On the 23rd, another ‘Insight’ was organized by Nese Tanyolac & Suheyla Gali for their friends. Around 40 participants participated in the 3 hr session. ‘Is suffering necessary for spiritual growth?’ was the central question addressed in the seminar. It culminated with laughing meditation and the deeksha session.
Apart from this, Tugrul also took us to various historical locations of Istanbul where we learned the culture and history of the place. We visited the Hagai Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topikapi Palace & the Spice Souk.
It was indeed a very great opening at Istanbul for One World Academy. Our heartfelt gratitude to Ceyla, Taylan, Tugrul, Melek, Nese & Suhayla for organizing the event and hosting us, it was Turkish hospitality at its best.
A few Testimonials of participants in ANB
This was a beautiful seminar about relations. Expressions were clear and understandable. Both Samadarshini and Venkatesh were very nice. We loved them.
- - - Sena Büyükçopur
I found it so professional other than my expectations. Hotel service, sound quality and the translation of Ceyla was perfect. The spiritual experiences that I lived was amazing. The style of Samadarshini and her answers satisfied a lot. I had great experiences about dealing with fears inside me and the challenges in my life. To see the consciousness of God, and realize the world from his eyes was so beautiful. Thank you.
- - - Tülin
This program helped me in the way of knowing myself. I realized what I got. I want to examine my relationship with my husband with new awareness. I realized that I was expecting love without giving it. I see the expectations of my mum and I feel lighter now. Thank you all.
- - - Gülhanım Oğuz
I am so grateful, thank you very much. I see that there is no coincidence, just ask for help and realize that it comes. The energy of Samadarshini affected me a lot. In the beginning of the program I was questioning myself. “Why me?” “Because of me”… etc. After the program I realized that asking for reason is so useless. A human being especially mother doesn’t want to hurt. Does your most loved one want to hurt you? “No” Therefore WE WILL NOT SUFFER, WE WILL NOT ASK “WHY?” AND WE WILL NOT HURT.
- - - NECMİYE
