Group meditation session

Hello everyone,
I would like to invite you all to join our weekly group meditation sessions, held every Tuesday starting at 6:00 PM at 221B Baker Street in Washington, D.C.
There is no cost to attend, and there is absolutely no need for any introductory courses, prior knowledge, or previous experience.

These are transmission meditations, where the primary focus is on service. If you feel a calling toward serving others, this might be exactly what you are looking for. At the same time—and I've noticed this myself—participating in a transmission group accelerates personal spiritual growth significantly, often much faster than any solo practice could.
Transmission meditation combines Karma and Laya yoga; it is a simple, safe, and scientifically grounded method.
Most importantly, it is incredibly effective for the benefit of the entire planet.

You can find more detailed information about this specific type of meditation online. There are hundreds of transmission groups operating across every continent worldwide.
In fact, these sessions are increasingly being held at the Sai Baba Ashram in Puttaparthi; it’s actually said to be the only meditation he permits there, aside from his own.
Currently, we have one transmission group here in Washington, D.C., and we are just launching a new transmission meditation group in Des Moines.
If you aren't located near either of those cities, you can certainly start your own transmission group. All it takes is three people who share a desire to serve and an intention to do so, meeting at least once a week for this purpose.

If you have any questions, please feel free to post them here on the forum or send me an email.

Warm regards,
Taylor Campbell4

I realized I neglected to mention one crucial point—transmission meditation doesn't conflict with any other spiritual practice or meditation technique; if anything, it actually enhances them.

Taylor Campbell4 said:I realized I missed a crucial point: transmission meditation doesn't clash with any other spiritual practice or meditation technique. In fact, it actually makes them even more effective.

THE WISE SAY THAT MATHEMATICS IS THE FINAL VEIL BEFORE THE IMAGE OF TRUTH

-So, if you don't mind, I’d love to see this somewhat pamphlet-style claim backed up by some actual evidence:

1) Empirical measurements
2) Expert testimony
3) Rigorous scientific analysis
4) REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES

Because, honestly, I'm pretty skeptical

about the idea that one spiritual practice can JUST EASILY AND SEAMLESSLY ENHANCE ANOTHER SPIRITUAL PRACTICE without any complications.

hiddenpuma75 said:THE SAGES SAY THAT MATHEMATICS IS THE FINAL VEIL BEFORE SEEING THE TRUTH THROUGH AN IMAGE.

—I would, therefore, request that this somewhat pamphlet-like assertion be substantiated with actual evidence.

1) through measurements
2) through testimonies
3) through scientific analysis
4) through REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES

Because, frankly, I find it highly suspicious

that one spiritual practice could JUST SO EASILY AND WITHOUT HITCH improve some other spiritual practice.

You’re going to have to wait a long time for measurements or scientific analysis.
As for testimony, anyone who has spent any time practicing this type of meditation can tell you—assuming that's what you meant. It was certainly my own experience.

I honestly don't get why you find this "highly suspicious," nor why.
By regularly performing transmission—essentially serving in that capacity—a person becomes increasingly aligned with their soul.
That heightened alignment naturally leads to many things: a greater capacity for love, sharper mental faculties, intuition, compassion, even a more energized physical body, and improved focus/attention. This, in turn, enhances everything else a person does—be it another form of service, like teaching at a local school, personal meditation, preaching in a church, selling ice cream, or anything else.

Regarding mathematics: it’s clear from that statement that math, while being the final layer, is still just a veil. Behind that veil, there would likely be direct experience. You are more than welcome to come down to Washington, D.C. any Tuesday to experience this meditation firsthand (it's free; participation in transmission meditation is never charged for, anywhere).

Taylor Campbell4 said:Every Tuesday in Washington, D.C., you’re more than welcome to just show up! It’s totally free—participation in transcendental meditation is never, ever charged for—so you can come experience it firsthand.

Check out this info from Farsidala; he really laid everything out perfectly for you... plus, it’s free, so you better hurry! 😉

Taylor Campbell4 said:Transcendental meditation sessions are being held more and more frequently at the Sai Baba Ashram in Puttaparthi; apparently, it’s the only meditation—aside from his own—that he permits there.

I find it genuinely fascinating how lately I’ve been reading all these stories and supposed "experiences" on the forums regarding Baba (likely triggered by that ABC documentary), which honestly bear almost no resemblance to what I actually witnessed. Since I spent a significant amount of time there while most of these people either weren't present or were only there briefly, I dare say they are talking nonsense (like that guy on the forum claiming the accommodations are free and such).

I haven't noticed Baba being particularly protective or restrictive about one specific meditation over another; there are countless people who have their own preferred methods—TM, Kriya, and so on—and they simply continue practicing them even after arriving within the Sai organization or the Ashram.
Generally speaking, Baba usually mentions three forms of meditation, which might be the three most typical styles in India: breath-focused techniques with the So-Ham mantra, and focusing on the Ishta Devata along with His name while fixing one's gaze on the tip of the nose (both of these are frequently cited in the writings). The third is typically a more New Age approach—meditation on light. 😁 Beyond those, He was known to recommend things like Sun Salutations, certain Pranayamas, and so forth.

So now I am curious: what exactly do you mean by "Baba's meditation," and how is this "transmission" meditation actually conducted in the Ashram? Or perhaps a group of Maitreyas decided to cook up something of their own down there and is just making things up as they go? It reminds me of how Reiki groups and similar circles—even though Swami poked fun at them a few times—manage to weave everything together into such elaborate philosophies. It seems people always find a way to push their own personal agenda, even when it runs totally contrary to what Baba (or whoever they’ve decided to idolize) actually teaches and demands; they just conveniently ignore the core teachings while swearing they are devoted followers. 😁

Knowing how much Baba dislikes other gurus (at least the ones still living 😁), this strikes me as somewhat suspicious, though I suppose nothing is impossible—I'm not entirely caught up on everything anymore. I would love for you to tell me specifically what, how, and where this is done in Pathija; better yet, if you could find some discourse or statement from Baba where He actually permitted or recommended it within the Ashram.

P.S. I don't see why anyone would feel the need to prove what happens in Puttaparthi; if you aren't in the loop, it's already become quite obvious that the situation surrounding Baba is beyond proving anything at this point. You'd be better off coming up with something like the Reikists do, claiming Jesus practiced transmission meditation. 😂

Taylor Campbell4 said:Regarding those claims, anyone who has actually spent any significant amount of time practicing that specific type of meditation will tell you the same thing; that’s certainly been my own experience.

It is a remarkably common psychological phenomenon that ninety-five percent of people will loudly praise any technique, any faith, any political party, or absolutely anything they happen to be involved in, simply because they have tethered their very identity to it—they express their own sense of self-worth through the perceived success of the ideas and methods they champion. And naturally, every single one of them is "the best," or at least the best among equals. Even when the method is utter nonsense, even when people don't truly feel a profound shift, they will still puff themselves up and claim they felt something. And honestly, feeling *something* isn't even that difficult, even if you just make up some mediocre meditation on the spot. I could invent one right now if I wanted to. Or look at that ridiculous nonsense I wrote during that initiation ceremony. Just find a group of people, sell them on the idea that these techniques were channeled from higher intelligences used back in Tibet or ancient Egypt, and you'll see how everyone starts exploding with "experiences." 😁 You might even turn a profit while you're at it. 😂

I have to admit, I found it a bit strange too, but I ended up passing it along—which, looking back, maybe wasn't my best call.
However, it’s really not that big of a deal.
To answer a few of your questions: it's group meditation. A handful of people—maybe ten or so—get together and meditate within the Sai Baba Ashram, say twice a week for an hour. When I was there, we actually did it outdoors, in that little park area inside the Ashram.
Sai Baba has been asked by several followers about transmission meditation, and he answered positively—essentially saying it's a good thing.
There’s also this other aspect: they say nothing happens within the Sai Baba Ashram without his will, which presumably applies even more to something that has been happening steadily for years, like this transmission meditation.
The whole conversation probably comes down to nuances. But what I truly believe is that Sai Baba would recommend transmission meditation to anyone. (He's wise enough to know what works and what's beneficial 🙂), so definitely ask him if you ever get the chance.
(In his public discourses, it hasn't been mentioned yet—only in private interviews—but I have a feeling he’ll eventually bring up both transmission meditation and Maitreya in his talks. For now, he won't say anything about Maitreya because people have to recognize Maitreya on their own. If Sai Baba simply told them, millions of his followers would believe him just because he said so, and that would violate their free will. People need to discover Maitreya and respond to that call themselves; that is the Plan—it's quite logical, and it has to be that way.)

Your claim that Sai Baba doesn't care for other teachers is an interesting one.

There's much more talk about Sai Baba lately because he asked his followers to come forward and let the public know about him and his work—which is a massive shift, considering he used to advise against speaking about him to those who didn't already know. It's much like how Maitreya asks those who believe or know he is in the world to spread the word.
Of course, this isn't about self-promotion🙂, but rather something important within a broader context that I might touch on another time.

Alexander Parker69, if our opinions differ, let's just leave it at that—I have no desire to get into any heavy debates here.

Taylor Campbell4 said:Your assertion that Sai Baba doesn't hold other teachers in high regard is certainly an interesting one to unpack.

I recall when Hislop asked him something along the lines of whether there truly isn't a single worthy teacher left, and he went ahead and listed a handful of semi-legendary Vedic and Puranic figures who have long since passed away. 😁

Furthermore, he explicitly claimed that not a single fully realized master has ever appeared in the West, nor has one ever traveled here.

That said, he was always quite willing to praise certain Indian masters—deceased ones, of course, so there's no way to verify the claims—specifically those who maintain massive popularity back in India. He’d even go so far as to recount his supposed connections to them; for instance, mentioning the incarnation from Shirdi, or how Shivanand supposedly showed him immense reverence. He even told this story about how, upon the passing of Ramana Maharshi, he underwent a sort of spontaneous manifestation where vibhuti flowed from his feet, claiming Ramana had reached his very feet in death. It is deeply curious, isn't it, that no one has ever actually corroborated these tales? Isn't it strange that such a dramatic visit from Shivanand, which supposedly lasted for days, is something absolutely nobody in Shivanand's circle knows about, hasn't heard of, or witnessed—not even his closest disciples who are constantly by his side? Even if it did happen, it seems to have passed by quite unnoticed, regardless of how much he puffed up the narrative.

Of course, it's a very clever tactic to suggest that yoginis and others might know the truth but aren't permitted to speak, or perhaps they're being silenced so as not to drive too many people toward him. In every cult, you find these beautifully crafted excuses, justifications, and elaborate theories to cover up any nonsense. Even in cases involving assault, murder, financial manipulation, lies, or outright fraud, followers always seem to find a way to rationalize it all away.

Taylor Campbell4 said:I have to admit, even I found it a bit strange, but I passed the information along anyway—which, looking back, perhaps wasn't my best move.
However, that isn't really the crux of the matter.
To address just a few of the questions being asked: it’s essentially group meditation; a handful of people, maybe ten or so, agree to meet and meditate within the Sai Baba Ashram, say, twice a week for an hour at a time. When I was there, we actually held it outdoors, in that little park area inside the Ashram.
Sai Baba was once asked by several followers about transmission meditation, to which he responded affirmatively, implying it is indeed a beneficial practice.

Like I mentioned before, you see all sorts of odd behavior happening within the ashram. And Americans can be quite peculiar in their own way, too. One moment they’ll permit absolutely anything, and the next, something snaps and they'll kick people out of the ashram for practicing something they had been perfectly fine with just the day before. When you read about the murky, questionable things going on behind closed doors, perhaps some of those illogical decisions I used to attribute to a certain cultural mindset actually start to make sense.

I think he gave some sort of response along the lines of "yes, yes, very good." That seems to be the standard answer to most questions, almost as if he isn't even listening.😁 But honestly, I can't take everything he says seriously anyway, so it hardly matters.

There is also this other dimension to consider—it’s been said that nothing within the Sai Baba aspect occurs without his will, and I suppose that applies especially to the things that are constantly unfolding.

Yeah, right.😛

😁

Taylor Campbell4 said:Alexander Parker69, look, if we don't see eye to eye, then let's just agree to disagree; I have absolutely zero interest in getting dragged into some massive, exhausting debate on this platform.

Then what exactly is the point of you being on this forum? From everything I’ve gathered, the whole purpose of a community like this is to actually engage in discussion, not to have someone essentially pitch their own little cult while expecting everyone else to stay silent or pretend they aren't against it just to keep the peace. 😁

I hang out on this forum for various reasons, but none of them involve getting dragged into baseless arguments or debates I simply have no interest in joining.

I believe I already laid out my position quite clearly during our previous exchange on another thread—to the point where there shouldn't be any confusion—noting that we aren't dealing with some kind of cult here (I really don't see the need to repeat myself).

Back then, you were making similar points regarding your negative experiences with different organizations; my advice remains the same as it was then: if you truly feel the need, just start your own thread with an appropriate title and vent about what’s bothering you.

Once we move past that, I’d be more than happy to chat with you here or otherwise.

The invitation is expanding to include Des Moines. Transmission meditation sessions are held regularly there every Monday and Friday at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM—held at the local NBA facility on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

FOR those currently in Washington, D.C., who might be curious about transmission meditation or simply want a quick taste of the experience, we will soon be hosting a lecture in the city.

It’s happening on Thursday, November 18th, at 6:00 PM at the Community College. You can find all the details here— http://share-international.net/hrv/arhiv/predavanje.htm

Greetings!
There is an upcoming lecture in San Francisco regarding Maitreya and transmission meditation—a great opportunity if any of you happen to be living in that area.
When? Saturday, April 9th at 7:00 PM
Where? Veterans Affairs, 1st Avenue, San Francisco

It was right in the middle of that whole circus run by the mystic.

How on earth are anyone expected to focus on meditation when there's such a chaotic fair going on at the exact same time? 😁

Look, when we talk about selfless service within the United States, we’re talking about actual, boots-on-the-ground work to help the world—not just sitting around meditating. It’s about looking after the elderly, the sick, and those who are hungry. We fund scholarships for kids, plant trees, protect wildlife, and fight against the social and economic exploitation of people. We also push for art and culture, and so on. Basically, you pick whatever working group fits your vibe. We do meditation for ourselves because—well, if you ask Buddha—spiritual wisdom is something an individual wise person perceives on their own. We aren't huge believers in the idea that meditating somehow fixes the world while real people are out there starving or being exploited—but hey, no judgment. Your intentions are noble, so I’ll pass this info along to the mailing list. Maybe some of our folks in Washington, D.C. will swing by to hang out and show some support! All the best to you!

Every action being discussed lacks true selflessness.
If you actually want to make an impact, you stay quiet and work where it matters... without ever telling anyone about it.

Taylor Campbell4 said:Hey everyone,

We’re talking about transmission meditation here—its whole main point is service. So, if you've got that itch to actually help out and serve, this might be right up your alley. Plus, being part of a transmission group seriously fast-tracks your own spiritual growth (honestly, it’s way quicker than just grinding through solo meditation sessions)
Transmission meditation basically blends karma and laya yoga; it's simple, safe, and actually makes sense from a scientific standpoint.

But honestly? The biggest thing is how much it helps the entire planet.

Best,
Goran B.

This is spot on. 👍

Our thoughts are pure energy, and when you aim them the right way, things actually happen. It’s kind of tough to wrap your head around exactly how it works or how it reflects back, but transmission meditation pumps a massive amount of positive energy into our atmosphere and has a real impact on the whole world.
It's pretty much like praying for others.

It’s actually pretty interesting—and a bit baffling—to see all the stories and "experiences" people are posting on forums lately regarding Sai baba. I suspect they were sparked by that recent Fox broadcast, but honestly, most of it doesn't align at all with what I actually witnessed. Since I spent a significant amount of time there—while most of these commenters either weren't present or were just passing through—I feel comfortable saying some of this is just plain nonsense (like that guy on Iskon claiming the lodging is free or whatever).

I don't want to be pedantic, but I'd like to set the record straight for the sake of accuracy.
Lodging at the Sai baba ashram is practically free. It really only costs about $6.75 per week—or ten days, if I recall correctly—which, given our local economy and especially considering the cost of airfare, is negligible. It’s significantly cheaper than any private accommodation you'd find in India. Plus, everything is kept incredibly clean and orderly.
The food is also exceptionally affordable and delicious. (Aside from the Western-style canteen, there are North Indian and South Indian options where the food is much, much better. Truly excellent. 🙂 In the South Indian canteen, for instance, you can get all the rice and vegetables you want for about 40 cents.)
I wholeheartedly recommend that anyone wanting to experience India, or more specifically, wanting to truly understand who Sai baba is, should budget for a flight and visit Puttaparthi.
Safety within the ashram, and even in Puttaparthi itself, is quite high. To my knowledge, nothing bad has ever happened to a Westerner there—though, obviously, you shouldn't go wandering around late at night. Occasionally, when there are major festivals with massive crowds, thieves might show up looking for an easy target, so you should watch your wallet like you would anywhere else.
On a side note, for anyone struggling with addiction—even the most severe types—I believe this is a wonderful place to find a gentle way to break those chains.

Baphomet said:Right when that esotericist fair is happening.

So, how exactly are we supposed to meditate if the festival is going on at the same time? 😁

🙂 By then, that "fair" should be winding down. A colleague from our local transmission group here in Chicago is scheduled to give a lecture starting at 7:00 PM—it’ll be an introduction to Maitreya and related topics, which is a massive subject to cover, honestly—and following that, we'll hold a brief transmission meditation workshop for about 20 to 30 minutes. Anyone attending the talk can join in, or you can just drop by specifically for the meditation if the timing works out for you. It's free for everyone.