"The Code of a Spiritual Warrior,"

Wisdom of the Tao Te Ching

Summer Metaphysical Lecture

by Ashok Malhotra, Ph.D.

In this 5th of 9 Summer Series Lectures, Dr. Ashok Malhotra, An Emeritus Distinguished Teaching Professor of Philosophy at SUNY Oneonta, Author, and Founder of the Ninash Foundation, talks about his lifetime of fighting battles with negativity and overcoming difficulties, which led to his destiny as a "Spiritual Warrior"- Inspiring us to persevere through  the blocks in our own lives.

 

The purpose of life is “to add Years to Life”.  The meaning of life is “ to add Life to Years.” However,  a Spiritual life is most Significant because it is a combination of both Purpose and Meaning.”

"We are born to be spiritual warriors who are having human experiences. 

If I can do it, any one of you can do it too."

• Please dress in comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat, as Dr. Malhotra will lead a 45-60 minute yoga and meditation as part of his presentation! Yoga can be done from your chair, for those who cannot sit on the floor.
  

Your Instructor:

Dr. Ashok Kumar Malhotra is an Emeritus Distinguished Teaching Professor of Philosophy at the State University of New York College at Oneonta. He is the winner of a dozen prestigious awards such as Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, East West Center Distinguished Alumni Award (USA), University of Hawaii Distinguished Alumni Award (USA), Gullands NRI Excellence Award (UK), Jewel of India Gold Award (India), Spiritual Leadership Award (USA), Bharat Excellence Award (India) and others. He has published 14 books on Indian, Chinese, Western and Comparative Philosophy along with two volumes of Children’s Stories. He was a consultant for the Warner Brothers “Kung Fu: The Legend Continues,” TV Series.

Dr. Malhotra is one of the founding members of the State University of New York Oneonta Philosophy Department. He received the Templeton Foundation grant through the Metanexus Institute of Philadelphia to establish the Yoga and Meditation Society at SUNY Oneonta. Through the Yoga Center, he invited more than 20 scholars/practitioners from diverse traditions and backgrounds from various parts of the world. His video interviews of these 20 scholars are available on the YouTube under: “Ashok K Malhotra Yoga Institute Interviews.”  His Yoga Life Monthly columns appear in the Daily Star, a local newspaper.

To recognize individuals, who have performed outstanding community service locally, nationally or globally, he established four Ashok Kumar Malhotra SEVA (Compassionate Service) Awards for the faculty and students at SUNY Oneonta as well as at the East West Center and University of Hawaii. Furthermore, he is the founder/president of the Ninash Foundation (www.ninash.org), a charity that has built 6 schools for more than 1500 female and minority children of India. In 2016, the Ninash Foundation adopted a seventh school with 280 tribal children from Sagbara in Gujarat bordering Maharashtra. To recognize his charitable work for the underprivileged children of India, he was nominated several times since 2010 for the Nobel Peace Prize.

 

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This Summer the Institute for Spiritual Development and the Darling Hill Farm Retreat House are co-sponsoring a "Metaphysical Lecture & Workshop Series" Continuing Education Program.

Wednesday Evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm held at The Lotus Center July 3rd, 10, 17, 24, 31st, and August 7, 14, 21, and 28th

The ‘Summer Spirit Lecture Series’ , includes 9 experiential, in depth metaphysical presentations, held throughout the summer, as the heart of the Program. ISD is show casing  speakers from a variety of spiritual organizations and traditions in our region, to network, socialize, and most importantly learn from one another. 

The entire ‘Metaphysical Summer School’ program also includes:           Weekly Classes, and Message Circles,

and Full Moon Vedic Fire Ceremonies

 

Mingle with like-minded folks on these magical summer evenings and explore with us! (check the schedule for event location)

These Summer School Classes and workshops will give a taste of and solid preparation for more class offerings at The ISD Lotus Center in the coming Fall & Winter, which begins on Sept. 14th (Details in process)  (See ISD Website for Details) 

     

**Our Co-Sponsor:

Darling Hill Farm Retreat House & Gardens

A Spiritualist Retreat House

----a little bit of Lily Dale in Otsego County 

Souls of All Ages and Spiritual Paths Welcome

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