Maharaji … on the move

1988 is proving to be a very different and exciting year in which Maharji is more personally involved than ever before, not just with people who are already practising Knowledge, but with those people preparing for Knowledge.

His schedule this year is an indication not only of his intention to work more directly with people preparing for Knowledge, but also of his readiness to respond to any country, according to the amount of interest and activity shown.

Maharaji instructing …

During the Rejoice programmes in the United States last year, Maharaji mentioned that he would like to give Knowledge himself. He was expressing both the interest to participate in this part of his work and the desire to maintain the one-to-one contact begun during the Rejoice programmes - only this time to include people who are preparing for Knowledge.

In 1988 he has already held several meetings for people preparing for Knowledge. The meetings have ranged in size from a few dozen to a few hundred people. The simple, informal settings have provided a relaxed and personal atmosphere, including time for questions from the participants.

The first of these meetings were held in Los Angeles, Miami and New York. He then made a change to his schedule to return to Europe for similar meetings in London, Hamburg, Geneva and Madrid. Less than three months had elapsed since Maharaji was in Europe for the Rejoice programme tour last year.

These meetings have proved to be very successful and have been followed by Knowledge selections and sessions, conducted by Maharaji, in several cities in the United States with plans for the same in Europe.

Public programmes

In 1987 no public programmes were held as Maharaji's time was spent with instructor training and the Rejoice programmes. However, by the end of April this year, public programmes had been held in Los Angeles, Miami,

New York, Montreal, London and Europe, and more are expected during the year.

The Rejoice programmes are only for people who have been taught how to practise Knowledge. Additional programmes with Maharaji for people interested in hearing more about Knowledge may be scheduled for later this year. Information will be made available when dates and cities are confirmed.

International Organisers Conference

Le Touquet is a small French seaside town, two hours north of Paris. This was the location for the 1987 International Organisers Conference in November attended by representatives from 52 countries throughout the world. The conference was timed to follow immediately after the last European Rejoice programme also held in Le Touquet.

Organisers met to re-cap on 1987 and plan for 1988.

Maharaji spent one day with the organisers and shared again his lifelong vision of making Knowledge available throughout the world. It was clear that 1988 would be a year of change and innovation, as Maharaji himself becomes more involved with people interested in Knowledge and also personally teaching people how to practise Knowledge.

The need for a high standard of responsiveness, creativity and commitment from both individuals and countries was discussed, in order that Maharaji's work can continue to evolve in a new and dynamic way.

The second day of the conference gave the organisers a chance to review their individual country's commitment to the international Elan Vital Foundation which supports the international aspects of Maharaji's work including the aviation project. In light of the successful acquisition in 1987 of the Lear 55 aircraft, used for Maharaji's travel around the world, organisers discussed the need for a high level of constant support to maintain the operation of the aircraft.

All the countries attending accepted the challenge, not only to keep the plane flying but to provide an even greater response so that more projects can unfold.

The organisers had first come together as a team in December 1986. After one year of working together, it was encouraging to see the level of teamwork and cooperation that has developed between countries and regions around the world and the potential that this

teamwork has for the future.

Rejoice programmes 1988

In 1987 Maharaji conducted 13 Rejoice programmes in the United States and Europe. In February this year, he travelled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, for two Rejoice programmes, each attended by approximately 1200 people from countries throughout South America. Further Rejoice programmes are also scheduled for other countries this year including England in July.

In March an evening programme for people with Knowledge was held in London attended by people from throughout the United Kingdom.

In April, Maharaji visited India and held programmes with people with Knowledge.

Australia - now and in the future

In mid-May Maharaji will be on his way `downunder' for nearly a month's stay in Australia and New Zealand for the scheduled Rejoice programmes and Instructor Refresher. In addition, with over 100 people around Australia currently involved in Knowledge seminars, there is a possibility he may hold meetings in one or more cities with these people.

By the time Maharaji arrives in May, it will be nearly two years since his last visit. However his schedule after August this year is wide open, and it is quite possible that he could return again before the end of the year. This would allow the opportunity for a combined tour of public programmes, meetings with people preparing for Knowledge, and possible follow-ups to the Rejoice programmes.

A definite opportunity lies ahead: the future will largely be determined by the individual response to Maharaji's attention and by Australia's ability to plan effectively for future visits.

Rejoice
Adelaide and
Gold Coast
latest information

It is now only a few weeks until the Rejoice programmes. In case you have only just heard that Maharaji is coming to Australia, the dates are:

Adelaide Tuesday 31 May &
Wednesday 1 June Adelaide Convention Centre.

Gold Coast Sunday 12 June &
Monday 13 June
Pavilion Convention Centre, Conrad International Hotel.

Registrations have been coming in steadily. At the time of going to print in mid-April more than 1000 people had already registered.

If you have not already registered and wish to attend write to:

Rejoice 88
PO Box 356
Cammeray, NSW 2062.

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