THE FIRST SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE

BY A STAFF WRITER

Naperville, IL – Four hundred young adults representing six continents and twenty countries gathered in Naperville, IL on June 6 for the first International Science of Spirituality Young Adult Conference. Spiritual Master Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj, head of Science of Spirituality (sos.org), presided over the three-day event.

The conference, which featured yoga, daily meditation, interactive workshops, and opportunities to work on volunteer projects, was planned, managed, and facilitated entirely by the young adults. National Advisor Sara Pletcher Robles said, “It was important to us that we work together harmoniously to make this conference a reality. By keeping love, service, and meditation at the forefront, it’s amazing what can be accomplished!”

Sant Rajinder Singh’s Ji Maharaj’s message to the audience set the intention for the weekend’s activities: “May you shed your radiant light on young people everywhere to illumine their lives with the peace, divine love, and nonviolence that comes from a life of meditation on the Light and Sound of God and selfless service.”

Speaking on the 3 S’s of the Young Adult’s Mission Statement, the spiritual Master laid out the priorities for the group: to enhance their personal and collective spiritual growth and gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual path; to act as positive spiritual role models for teenagers and children; and to increase their involvement with various volunteer activities to serve humanity and all creation.

Speaking about the family feeling that extended throughout the weekend, one local participant said, “It was great talking with my peers from all over the world about the issues we all face. It’s not always easy being vegetarian in a non-vegetarian world or living according to the ethical code that you know is right. Finding out how they handled these challenges was very helpful.”

Science of Spirituality Young Adult groups meet at various centers around the world. Those ages 18–30 in the Chicagoland area who are interested in learning about meditation and how to live spiritually-oriented lives are invited to attend the Young Adult programs at the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 4s 175 Naperville Rd., Naperville, IL 60563, on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month from 12:00PM – 2:00PM.
To learn more about Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj, his meditation teachings, and the Science of Spirituality, visit www.sos.org or call 630-955-1200.