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Meher Baba said that he had come “not to teach but to awaken,” so the Center has no structured teachings or classes. There are, however, a variety of programs available. These offer many opportunities for experiencing more about Meher Baba and his message of love and truth.
Each Monday evening a meeting is held to read and discuss Meher Baba’s discourses on the spiritual life. Programs of devotional music are offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. On Friday and Saturday nights, programs may consist of slides or films of Meher Baba, videos of talks by Meher Baba’s close disciples, or sometimes a guest speaker, along with readings and music. On Sunday afternoon there is a gathering for tea and conversation, and in the evenings there is an informal
meeting for readings of spiritual poetry.
During the day, visits to the Center’s special buildings and Library are available. Artwork inspired by Meher Baba is displayed in the Meeting Place. It is provided by Center friends who wish to share their work, and the displays rotate usually on a monthly schedule.
Other programs are scheduled on occasions such as Silence Day and Amartithi, or during visits by Meher Baba’s close disciples. Every summer there is a special program for teenagers called the Youth Sahavas. It is a five day retreat gathering, usually held in July, when the entire Center is reserved for high school young people (ages 15 to 18) and the Sahavas staff working with them. Each day begins with morning Arti, and is filled with a variety of activities,
workshops, discussion groups and evening programs. See the Program & Events section for detailed information about upcoming programs.
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