What we’re about
The Art of Meditation
taught by Jim Gilman
An eight week course in meditation practice and the fundamentals of Vedanta,
the ancient Hindu Science of Self Knowledge.
Introductory Class, Monday, March 7, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
250 Grand Ave. #10, Oakland
(on Lake Merritt)
call 510-220-8453 or email Jim at jimgilman@thesilentway.org for details.
For more information on Jim’s work see his website at http://www.thesilentway.org
The class includes:
Thorough instruction in meditation
Guidance in ongoing practice
Practical tips on living the Spiritual Life
Yoga and Vedanta Philosophy
The class meets for eight consecutive Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00
About the Teacher
Jim Gilman is a direct disciple of His Holiness Swami Chinmayananda. Under Swamiji's guidance, Jim has taught meditation and Vedanta around the world for over 30 years. Jim brings his thorough knowledge of the Vedantic scriptures as well as his own deep experience to his work, and expresses these subtle ideas in a way that makes them easy for all to understand. Jim is also available for personal instruction and spiritual direction by appointment. In keeping with tradition, all classes are given on a donation basis.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Satsang on Vivekachoodamani (The Crest Jewel of Discrimination)Link visible for attendees
The ongoing class begins Thursday September 14, from 7:30-9:00 pm, and will be conducted virtually on Zoom. It will be conducted in a “hybrid” format, both in person at Jim’s home, 250 Grand Ave. #10, Oakland, CA and virtually on Zoom. The virtual meeting room will open at 7:15pm.
Written by the 8th century Hindu saint Adi Shankara, VIVEKACHOODAMANI is the original “handbook to higher consciousness.” It exhaustively sets out the spiritual path in a linear sequence of practices, informed by a thorough understanding of theory. It has been said that if one diligently practices all that is in VIVEKACHOODAMANI, on can guarantee Self Realization. Jim’s teacher, Swami Chinmayananda used to say that only two books were essential for the study and practice of Adwaita Vedanta – the BHAGAVAD GITA and VIVEKACHOODAMANI.
Call Jim at 510-220-8453 or email him at jimgilman@thesilentway.org for details. The class is offered on a donation basis.
Text will be available at cost at the first session. You can also order the text at Amazon.com (link). It is available in e-book and Kindle formats as well as hard copy.
For those joining the class via Zoom, you can do so through the Silent Way website at https://www.thesilentway.org/gallery The Zoom room will open at 7:15 PM. - Prasna UpanishadJim Gilman's home, Oakland, CA
Prasnopanishad is one of the 10 principal Upanishads and is considered one of the most important. It is found in the Atharva Veda and is in the form of a dialogue between the teacher and six students who each have a question (prasna). It not only discusses the highest Truth, but goes into detail regarding the nature of prana.
The ongoing class will be offered in person at Jim's home, 250 Grand Ave. #10, Oakland CA 94610 and also on Zoom in a “hybrid” format. If you plan on attending on Zoom, here is the link. All are welcome.
Class is offered on a donation basis (Guru Dakshina) basis. We will use the translation by the teacher's guru, Swami Chinmayananda. Texts will be available at cost in person and is also available in a Kindle format through Amazon.com.
Call 510-220-8453 for further information.
Jim's teaching methodology and details about other ongoing offerings at the Silent Way website.
- Vidyaranya's Panchadasi - An Advaita Vedanta ClassicJim Gilman's home, Oakland, CA
We will be studying Vidyaranya's Panchadashi - a classic text on Advaita Vedanta.
Vidyaranya is a 14th century saint who is considered one of the most influential authors post Adi Shankara. He served as the Shankaracharya of the Sringiri Math in the 1380s.
The text is divided into 3 sections of 5 chapters each. Each section corresponds to the statement “Sat Chit Ananda” from the Upanishads, used to describe the Ultimate Reality.
Class will meet every Monday evening from 7:30-9:00 PM in Jim Gilman's home and will be “hybrid” with a Zoom component as well. The Zoom link will be on the Silent Way website.
Texts will be available at the first class and a Kindle version is available on Amazon for those Zooming in.
Call Jim at 510-220-8453 if you have any questions.
- Satsang on Vivekachoodamani (The Crest Jewel of Discrimination)Link visible for attendees
The ongoing class begins Thursday September 14, from 7:30-9:00 pm, and will be conducted virtually on Zoom. It will be conducted in a “hybrid” format, both in person at Jim’s home, 250 Grand Ave. #10, Oakland, CA and virtually on Zoom. The virtual meeting room will open at 7:15pm.
Written by the 8th century Hindu saint Adi Shankara, VIVEKACHOODAMANI is the original “handbook to higher consciousness.” It exhaustively sets out the spiritual path in a linear sequence of practices, informed by a thorough understanding of theory. It has been said that if one diligently practices all that is in VIVEKACHOODAMANI, on can guarantee Self Realization. Jim’s teacher, Swami Chinmayananda used to say that only two books were essential for the study and practice of Adwaita Vedanta – the BHAGAVAD GITA and VIVEKACHOODAMANI.
Call Jim at 510-220-8453 or email him at jimgilman@thesilentway.org for details. The class is offered on a donation basis.
Text will be available at cost at the first session. You can also order the text at Amazon.com (link). It is available in e-book and Kindle formats as well as hard copy.
For those joining the class via Zoom, you can do so through the Silent Way website at https://www.thesilentway.org/gallery The Zoom room will open at 7:15 PM.