Karma Yoga
"The Path of Selfless Service”
According to Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, Karma yoga is the spiritual practice of "selfless action performed for the benefit of others". Karma yoga is a path to reach moksha (spiritual liberation) through ones work. It is taking inspired action without being attached to the outcome or a benefit/reward. Within Hinduism, this concept is known as seva, meaning selfless service to others as a means of spiritual practice. When seva is performed directly from the heart this practice can have a profound impact on the soul's development. It can help lift personal and ancestral karmic burdens and bring fulfillment, freedom, and even complete union with the Self (the purpose of yoga).
Karma Yoga is closely linked to Bhakti Yoga, for without love and devotion, it would be impossible to serve others selflessly.
Sangha
"sPiritual Community”
Sangha is often translated as “spiritual family,” “spiritual community,” or “good company.” Historically, sangha is most commonly used to refer to the order of Buddhist monks and nuns. The Buddhist sangha began with the ordination of the first monks, the “group of five” to whom the Buddha delivered his first sermon, the Four Noble Truths (the four principles of suffering).
Today Sangha is a group of people trying to live by certain shared principles, striving to become the best version of themselves, and supporting each other in that effort.
It’s not always easy to stay on the spiritual path. We are far more likely to succeed on this often challenging path when we surround ourselves with like-minded others. Sangha isn’t only a means of receiving support, it also offers us the opportunity to lend support to others.
When we decide to offer seva in a spiritual community not only are we taken further along the path of enlightenment, you very often find your kindred spirits, the people and relationships that make our life filled with laughter, love, and joyfulness on this journey.
“To practice right mindfulness we need the right environment, and that environment is our sangha. When you allow yourself to be in a sangha the way a drop of water allows itself to be in a river, the energy of the sangha can penetrate into you, and transformation and healing will become possible.”
Karma Yoga at Muktinath
We offer several Karma Yoga opportunities here at Muktinath. Volunteers must be prepared to commit to a one month term. Commitments may only be for the duration of one month per task. You may choose to continue to perform Karma Yoga in another role. This allows the experience to stay fresh and fun. If you cannot perform your assigned commitment you must inform our Karma Yoga Coordinator, Deelynn as soon as possible. Volunteers are given the opportunity to participate in volunteer only special events and opportunities to express our gratitude and appreciation.
Karma Yoga OPPORTUNITIES:
PROMOTION
Live Promotion
2-3 hours per month
home and center
You will help organize and assist with production of live interviews with practitioners and speakers on Muktinath facebook or instagram. You will be paired with a trained coordinator.
Facebook or Instagram Events Promotion
1-2 hours per week
home
Sharing of all the events at Muktinath on facebook or instagram. Easy cut and paste.
Meet-Up or Natural Awakenings Promotion
2 hours per month
home
Sharing of all the events at Muktinath. Needs to be done first week and last week of the month or as events are announced.
Outreach
2-3 hours per month
local communities
Printing and Distribution of flyers in your community or locally.
ENERGY
Energy Sweep Events or the Center
1 hour per week
home
Must be reiki or trained as an energy healer. Keep energy clean and strengthen the energy of events or the center.
MAINTENANCE
General Cleaning
1/2-1 hour per week
center
2 volunteers per month
Vacuum, mop, dust, clean kitchen, general tidying. Must coordinate with other cleaning volunteer for optimal timing.
Re-Stocking
1/2 hour once per week
center
Re- stock kitchen, temple, and rooms with necessary supplies.
Plants/Flowers/ Salt
1/2 hour once per week
center
1 volunteer for WED
1 volunteer for SUN
Water all plants, refresh cut flowers, empty and refill salt bowls in all rooms.
Shop Maintenance
1/2-1 hour per week
center
Re-stock shop, inventory, suggestions, make sure all labeled and arrangement of merchandise.
OTHER
Administrative
1-2 hours per week
center and home
Tasks vary as needed. Light typing and organization.
Tech support
per project
center and home
Assistance with website, computer, sound equipment, etc... Share your expertise!
Other support
Share with us your skills! Maybe its organization, taking leadership, sharing our community or maybe your a whiz at finding solutions. We all have skills that can benefit our Sangha!
““When you make service your sole purpose in life, it eliminates fear, focuses your mind and gives you meaning.””
““We are all guardians of this planet, entrusted with a small, but essential role to play. By our own thoughts and actions, we contribute to the world around us.””
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