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SUMMARY:Chai\, Original Kitchen
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URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/chai-original-kitchen-2/2024-09-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T180000
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CREATED:20241017T201047Z
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SUMMARY:Meher Baba Q&A\, Original Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Meher Baba Q & A is an informal opportunity to ask questions about Meher Baba\, His life\, work\, philosophy and more. It is hosted by a volunteer Baba follower who meets and greets new and returning retreat guests in the intimate setting of the Original Kitchen. The OK was chosen because Meher Baba Himself walked through this building countless times during all three visits to the Center \nThe Center endeavors to offer opportunities for personal and familial connections between guests in the hopes of encouraging natural links between them\, as well as additional avenues to learn more about Meher Baba. \nThe inspiration for this special time of Q & A was kindled by the enduring examples of Elizabeth Patterson\, Kitty Davy and Jane Haynes. With great personal warmth and accessibility\, these remarkable disciples of Meher Baba invariably welcomed newcomers and old timers in the spirit of joyful homecoming to “Meher Baba’s Home in the West where all who come may experience His love.”
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/meher-baba-qa-original-kitchen-4-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T213000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201046Z
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SUMMARY:Videos of Meher Baba & Music\, Meeting Place
DESCRIPTION:Video of Meher Baba: “Highest of the High”\n(by Peter Nordeen) (about Baba’s message given on September 7\, 1953) \nVideo: Meherwan Mistry\n(excerpt from a talk given by Meherwan at the Center with his reflections on Baba’s Highest of the High message) \nMusic: Larry Green
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/videos-of-meher-baba-music-meeting-place-5-3-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201046Z
UID:10008036-1725787800-1725793200@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Prayers & Arti\, Barn
DESCRIPTION:Arti is a ceremony of worship involving devotional songs of praise to the Lord. In the Meher Baba community\, Arti was often performed before Meher Baba during His lifetime\, and is still performed twice a day at His tomb in India. \nThere are three prayers written by Meher Baba that are said at the beginning of Arti: the Master’s Prayer\, the Prayer of Repentance\, and the Beloved God Prayer. After the prayers are said\, two of five special songs are sung that were written for this purpose and were approved by Baba for use as Artis. Afterward\, there is a time for anyone who wants to express their love in their own way\, often through music\, poetry\, or storytelling. \nMeher Baba made it clear\, again and again\, that He had come to “abolish … rites and rituals\,” and that ceremonies done simply by rote had no meaning on the spiritual path. Paradoxically\, however\, He participated in Arti. Even toward the end of Baba’s life\, when He was suffering severely from back and hip pain from His 1956 car accident\, He still insisted on standing for the prayers. Baba said\, “My participation in these prayers has great significance\, and by it\, the prayers are being invested with added power\, which people will feel when reciting them and be benefited.” \nAt the Meher Center\, Arti is performed approximately once per month. Many people feel that by coming together as a group for these special prayers and songs\, they can feel Baba’s presence palpably\, and His acceptance of their love and offering.
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/prayers-arti-barn-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201045Z
UID:10008440-1725793200-1725800400@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Meher Abode Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/meher-abode-open-4-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241217T132511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T132731Z
UID:10016263-1725793200-1725800400@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Meher Abode Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/meher-abode-open-11/2024-09-08/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201100Z
UID:10008984-1725793200-1725814800@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Meher Abode Compound Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/meher-abode-compound-open-3-9/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201059Z
UID:10009300-1725825600-1725829200@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating the Divine\, Library Reading Room
DESCRIPTION:This sharing of poetry\, music and readings is an informal way of sharing God’s love and presence in our lives. While words cannot begin to describe the complex charms of being with the divine Beloved\, they do have power to weave this experience magically into poetry\, songs and prose. \nThe gathering welcomes guests to bring their own brief offerings or those of master crafters to share with the group. Rumi\, Hafiz\, St Theresa of Avila and Kabir always end up making it to the circles\, we wonder why! Have nothing to share? You are still welcome to just listen and be inspired by the works of these greats.
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/celebrating-the-divine-library-reading-room-8/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241217T133543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T133543Z
UID:10017476-1725825600-1725829200@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating the Divine\, Library Reading Room
DESCRIPTION:This sharing of poetry\, music and readings is an informal way of sharing God’s love and presence in our lives. While words cannot begin to describe the complex charms of being with the divine Beloved\, they do have power to weave this experience magically into poetry\, songs and prose. \nThe gathering welcomes guests to bring their own brief offerings or those of master crafters to share with the group. Rumi\, Hafiz\, St Theresa of Avila and Kabir always end up making it to the circles\, we wonder why! Have nothing to share? You are still welcome to just listen and be inspired by the works of these greats.
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/celebrating-the-divine-library-reading-room-4/2024-09-08/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201101Z
UID:10009616-1725912000-1725915600@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Readings from Meher Baba's Discourses\, Library Reading Room
DESCRIPTION:Written in the 1940’s\, Discourses is among Meher Baba’s primary works that shines the light of true knowledge on life’s perplexing problems. This book serves as a practical guide for the determined seeker navigating the spiritual path. \nThe reading of Discourses at the Center is one of the four purposes stated in the Meher Center Charter written by Meher Baba Himself. The purpose of these weekly gatherings is to examine and attempt to absorb the wisdom embedded in the words of the Avatar of the Age. Participants take turns reading aloud from the book and afterwards there is a brief discussion on the selected chapter. The Discourses provide the reader with Meher Baba’s blueprint on how to live His life of love and truth. \nAll are welcome to join in the reading of this spiritual classic.
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/readings-from-meher-babas-discourses-library-reading-room/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201101Z
UID:10008441-1725966000-1725973200@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Meher Abode Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/meher-abode-open-4-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241217T132511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T132731Z
UID:10016264-1725966000-1725973200@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Meher Abode Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/meher-abode-open-11/2024-09-10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201107Z
UID:10010020-1725998400-1726002000@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Music Concert Angela Lee Chen & Cliff Hackford\, Library Reading Room
DESCRIPTION:Meher Baba loved music\, and musicians from across India and around the world came to perform for Him. Now\, at the Meher Center\, musicians perform for Baba two nights per week in the intimate setting of the Meher Center Reading Room. At these gatherings\, both out-of-town guests and nearby community members come together to listen to (and sometimes sing along with!) devotional music performed for the Beloved.
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/music-concert-library-reading-room-37-8-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240915
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201107Z
UID:10015296-1726012800-1726358399@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Artist in Residence: Billy Goodrum
DESCRIPTION:See Annual Calendar for details.
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/artist-in-residence-billy-goodrum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201106Z
UID:10010564-1726074000-1726077600@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Meher Baba Q&A\, Original Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Meher Baba Q & A is an informal opportunity to ask questions about Meher Baba\, His life\, work\, philosophy and more. It is hosted by a volunteer Baba follower who meets and greets new and returning retreat guests in the intimate setting of the Original Kitchen. The OK was chosen because Meher Baba Himself walked through this building countless times during all three visits to the Center \nThe Center endeavors to offer opportunities for personal and familial connections between guests in the hopes of encouraging natural links between them\, as well as additional avenues to learn more about Meher Baba. \nThe inspiration for this special time of Q & A was kindled by the enduring examples of Elizabeth Patterson\, Kitty Davy and Jane Haynes. With great personal warmth and accessibility\, these remarkable disciples of Meher Baba invariably welcomed newcomers and old timers in the spirit of joyful homecoming to “Meher Baba’s Home in the West where all who come may experience His love.”
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/meher-baba-qa-original-kitchen-4-12/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201105Z
UID:10015381-1726084800-1726088400@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Piano Recital: Billy Goodrum\, Meeting Place
DESCRIPTION:A deep dive into Billy’s piano playing. Billy began playing piano at age 4 and his jazz studies continued at Berklee College of Music and through to the present.
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/piano-recital-billy-goodrum/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201105Z
UID:10015384-1726153200-1726156800@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Sing Along Program\, Barn
DESCRIPTION:Billy Goodrum and Cliff Hackford will lead a sing along program of devotional music.
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/sing-along-program-the-barn/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201104Z
UID:10010021-1726171200-1726174800@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Music Concert Jamie Newell\, Library Reading Room
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/music-concert-library-reading-room-37-8-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201104Z
UID:10011915-1726241400-1726245000@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Chai at Original Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Tea (“Chai”) is part of daily life throughout India. Meher Baba’s followers prepared and drank chai at home\, on the road\, even on moving trains—and after Baba dropped His body\, chai provided opportunities for connection and sharing between Baba’s Mandali and those coming to learn about Him. The tradition of drinking chai together continues today at the Center\, where guests and nearby community can chat informally\, get to know one another\, and share their experience of Meher Baba.
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/chai-at-original-kitchen-2-9/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241217T133042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T133042Z
UID:10016886-1726241400-1726245000@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Chai\, Original Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/chai-original-kitchen-2/2024-09-13/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201103Z
UID:10012458-1726243200-1726250400@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Meher Abode Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/meher-abode-open-4-18/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201103Z
UID:10013089-1726257600-1726261200@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Music Concert & Talk: Billy Goodrum\, Meeting Place
DESCRIPTION:Prior to the concert Billy will talk about his work writing songs and composing film scores in the movie world.
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/video-of-mandali-or-people-who-met-meher-baba-meeting-place-5-2-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201102Z
UID:10013405-1726304400-1726311600@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Meher Abode Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/meher-abode-open-4-17/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201158Z
UID:10013720-1726304400-1726333200@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Meher Abode Compound Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/meher-abode-compound-open-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201157Z
UID:10011916-1726327800-1726331400@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Chai at Original Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Tea (“Chai”) is part of daily life throughout India. Meher Baba’s followers prepared and drank chai at home\, on the road\, even on moving trains—and after Baba dropped His body\, chai provided opportunities for connection and sharing between Baba’s Mandali and those coming to learn about Him. The tradition of drinking chai together continues today at the Center\, where guests and nearby community can chat informally\, get to know one another\, and share their experience of Meher Baba.
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/chai-at-original-kitchen-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241217T133042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T133042Z
UID:10016887-1726327800-1726331400@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Chai\, Original Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/chai-original-kitchen-2/2024-09-14/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201157Z
UID:10014035-1726333200-1726336800@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Meher Baba Q&A\, Original Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Meher Baba Q & A is an informal opportunity to ask questions about Meher Baba\, His life\, work\, philosophy and more. It is hosted by a volunteer Baba follower who meets and greets new and returning retreat guests in the intimate setting of the Original Kitchen. The OK was chosen because Meher Baba Himself walked through this building countless times during all three visits to the Center \nThe Center endeavors to offer opportunities for personal and familial connections between guests in the hopes of encouraging natural links between them\, as well as additional avenues to learn more about Meher Baba. \nThe inspiration for this special time of Q & A was kindled by the enduring examples of Elizabeth Patterson\, Kitty Davy and Jane Haynes. With great personal warmth and accessibility\, these remarkable disciples of Meher Baba invariably welcomed newcomers and old timers in the spirit of joyful homecoming to “Meher Baba’s Home in the West where all who come may experience His love.”
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/meher-baba-qa-original-kitchen-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201156Z
UID:10012775-1726344000-1726347600@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Music Concert & "Ask Me Anything”: Billy Goodrum\, Meeting Place
DESCRIPTION:The final concert of his residency will be preceded by an “Ask Me Anything” session where Billy will answer any questions about his musical and artistic experiences as well as his life with Baba.
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/videos-of-meher-baba-music-meeting-place-5-3-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201155Z
UID:10008037-1726392600-1726398000@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Prayers & Arti\, Barn
DESCRIPTION:Arti is a ceremony of worship involving devotional songs of praise to the Lord. In the Meher Baba community\, Arti was often performed before Meher Baba during His lifetime\, and is still performed twice a day at His tomb in India. \nThere are three prayers written by Meher Baba that are said at the beginning of Arti: the Master’s Prayer\, the Prayer of Repentance\, and the Beloved God Prayer. After the prayers are said\, two of five special songs are sung that were written for this purpose and were approved by Baba for use as Artis. Afterward\, there is a time for anyone who wants to express their love in their own way\, often through music\, poetry\, or storytelling. \nMeher Baba made it clear\, again and again\, that He had come to “abolish … rites and rituals\,” and that ceremonies done simply by rote had no meaning on the spiritual path. Paradoxically\, however\, He participated in Arti. Even toward the end of Baba’s life\, when He was suffering severely from back and hip pain from His 1956 car accident\, He still insisted on standing for the prayers. Baba said\, “My participation in these prayers has great significance\, and by it\, the prayers are being invested with added power\, which people will feel when reciting them and be benefited.” \nAt the Meher Center\, Arti is performed approximately once per month. Many people feel that by coming together as a group for these special prayers and songs\, they can feel Baba’s presence palpably\, and His acceptance of their love and offering.
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/prayers-arti-barn/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162434
CREATED:20241017T201109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T201109Z
UID:10008442-1726398000-1726405200@www.mehercenter.org
SUMMARY:Meher Abode Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mehercenter.org/event/meher-abode-open-4/
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