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KALAMAZOO, U.S.A., December 7, 2002: In the forests of Michigan near Kalamazoo, The Sambodh Society, Inc., a nonprofit religious organization for the teaching of Vedanta and meditation, organized a Bhoomi Puja and Devata Homas on October 19, 2002, under the spiritual direction of Swami Bodhananda Saraswati, the founder of the Society. Bhoomi or Bhu Devi is Mother Earth, and under the open sky in a small clearing amidst a 32-acre woodland parcel of land belonging to the Society, members offered this puja to Mother Earth, seeking Her permission, forgiveness and benediction. The Bhoomi Puja day was festive, bringing together two of the world’s most ancient spiritual traditions — the Hindu and Native American — in rituals dedicated to Mother Earth. In this rural setting The Sambodh Society plans to construct a center they have called “The Sambodh Center for Human Excellence.” The Society plans to construct their facility in three phases, and they are currently seeking donations for Phase One. The Sambodh Society’s objectives are to maintain a nondenominational facility for spiritual study, dialogue, practice and dissemination of spiritual knowledge. Any one wishing to help with this ambitious building project, or who would like to have more information about the Society, or who seeks to assist them in any way may contact Ruth Harring, Trustee and Program Coordinator at “source” above for further information.

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