
Guru Purnima & Hanuman Olympics
HONORING OUR TEACHERS WITH RITUAL & PLAY | July 28, 2026
Thousands of years ago the tradition of Guru Purnima began. The guru is one who dispels the darkness, or one who brings to light that which is hidden from awareness. Guru is frequently translated simply as “teacher.” Purnima means “full.” It is during the time of the full moon that we celebrate and honor the guru, the spiritual preceptor, within and without.

“‘GURU IS A PERSON’ IS IN OUR EYES. ACTUALLY, THE GURU IS HIS OR HER TEACHINGS. REMOVE THAT PHYSICAL FORM; IT WILL NOT REMAIN FOREVER. IF WE THINK THAT THE GURU IS A PERSON, THEN THE GURU WILL DIE AND THE GAME IS OVER. IF THE GURU IS THE TEACHING, THEN THAT GURU WILL REMAIN UNTIL YOU ARE LIBERATED.”
Baba Hari Dass
We hope you will join us in celebrating Guru Purnima, to honor Baba Hari Dass and all teachers within and without, with chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa followed by a traditional yajna (ancient Vedic ceremony) and a joyful bhoj (feast).
We look forward to celebrating the teacher and teachings with you!