Center For Spiritual Awareness
Lakemont GA
30552 0000
Who we are
Center For Spiritual Awareness
Roy Eugene Davis is the founder and director of Center For Spiritual Awareness. All authentic enlightenment traditions are honored and the innate, divine nature of every person is acknowledged. We affirm that it is possible for everyone, by right personal endeavor and God's grace, to have a conscious relationship with the Infinite and to fulfill all of life's purposes in harmony with natural laws.
CSA is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of Georgia in 1964. The international headquarters is located off Lake Rabun Road, in Rabun County, in the low mountains of northeast Georgia, 90 miles north of Atlanta, Georgia. Our facilities, on an 11-1/2 acre wooded site, include the administration offices and publishing department, six guest houses, the meeting hall with a dining room where vegetarian meals are served during scheduled meditation retreats, the Shrine of All Faiths Meditation Temple, two library buildings, and a book store.
Meditation seminars are offered several times a year at our headquarters retreat center. These programs are attended by truth seekers from all walks of life. While our teaching emphasis is that of the kriya yoga tradition, people of all faiths are welcome. Here, they have a supportive environment in which to be physically and mentally renewed and spiritually nourished. Class themes include holistic lifestyle guidelines and meditation instruction and practice. Meditation retreats and seminars are also offered in several cities of North America and in some other countries. Programs are offered on a voluntary donation basis.
Request a free literature packet, mailed anywhere in the world, which includes a sample copy of Truth Journal magazine, listings of Mr. Davis’ books, videos, and audio CDs, and schedules of meditation retreats and seminars. There is no obligation to you.
Roy Eugene Davis is the founder and director of Center For Spiritual Awareness. All authentic enlightenment traditions are honored and the innate, divine nature of every person is acknowledged. We affirm that it is possible for everyone, by right personal endeavor and God's grace, to have a conscious relationship with the Infinite and to fulfill all of life's purposes in harmony with natural laws.
CSA is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of Georgia in 1964. The international headquarters is located off Lake Rabun Road, in Rabun County, in the low mountains of northeast Georgia, 90 miles north of Atlanta, Georgia. Our facilities, on an 11-1/2 acre wooded site, include the administration offices and publishing department, six guest houses, the meeting hall with a dining room where vegetarian meals are served during scheduled meditation retreats, the Shrine of All Faiths Meditation Temple, two library buildings, and a book store.
Meditation seminars are offered several times a year at our headquarters retreat center. These programs are attended by truth seekers from all walks of life. While our teaching emphasis is that of the kriya yoga tradition, people of all faiths are welcome. Here, they have a supportive environment in which to be physically and mentally renewed and spiritually nourished. Class themes include holistic lifestyle guidelines and meditation instruction and practice. Meditation retreats and seminars are also offered in several cities of North America and in some other countries. Programs are offered on a voluntary donation basis.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Roy Eugene Davis
Leader Position:
Director
Phone:
Fax:
706-782-4560
Leader Email:
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Leader Bio:
Roy Eugene Davis was born in 1931 in Leavittsburg, Ohio, approximately 40 miles south of Cleveland, and grew up in a farming community. In his early teenage years he frequented the public library, reading books on psychology, philosophy, and yoga. When he was 18 years of age, he read Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi and immediately sensed a spiritual connection with Yogananda and the kriya yoga tradition. In December 1949, he traveled to Los Angeles, California, to meet his guru (teacher) and was accepted for monastic discipleship training.
Mr. Davis was ordained by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1951 and was appointed as the minister of the Phoenix, Arizona, Self-Realization Fellowship Center in March 1952. In late 1953, aware of a need to learn to live effectively in the secular world, he withdrew from the organization--but not from his relationship with the kriya yoga tradition or his commitment to serve. After 2 years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps at Fort Riley, Kansas, he began his mission as an independent teacher. Since then, he has taught in more than 100 cities in North America and in Japan, Brazil, Europe, West Africa, and India.
Some of his books are published in 10 languages and in 11 countries. He is also the publisher of Truth Journal magazine and writes monthly lessons for CSA members around the world.
Mr. Davis was ordained by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1951 and was appointed as the minister of the Phoenix, Arizona, Self-Realization Fellowship Center in March 1952. In late 1953, aware of a need to learn to live effectively in the secular world, he withdrew from the organization--but not from his relationship with the kriya yoga tradition or his commitment to serve. After 2 years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps at Fort Riley, Kansas, he began his mission as an independent teacher. Since then, he has taught in more than 100 cities in North America and in Japan, Brazil, Europe, West Africa, and India.
Some of his books are published in 10 languages and in 11 countries. He is also the publisher of Truth Journal magazine and writes monthly lessons for CSA members around the world.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 7
Lakemont, Georgia
30552
Lakemont, Georgia
30552
Driving Directions to Center For Spiritual Awareness
Travel/Direction Tips
Center for Spiritual Awareness (CSA) is located at 151 CSA Lane (mis-labeled Neptune Drive on the Google map above), off Lake Rabun Road, in Lakemont, Georgia. Lakemont is in Rabun County, northeast Georgia, about 9 miles south of Clayton.
CSA GPS: 34º 46' 29.76' N - 83º 26' 01.61' W
If driving from the south,
take US Hwy 441 to Tallulah Falls, Georgia. When you reach the main five-lane Riley C. Thurmond Memorial Bridge in Tallulah Falls, continue north for 1.5 miles. Prepare to turn left after you cross the next bridge. Turn left at the large intersection immediately after the bridge. (You will see a campground on the right and a small highway sign pointing left to Lakemont and Lake Rabun.) Then take an immediate right on to Old Hwy.441.
Go 2.5 miles on Old Hwy 441 to an intersection with a triangular-shaped garden, and turn to the left of the garden on to Lake Rabun Road.
From the beginning of Lake Rabun Road, go 1.2 miles. Turn right at the CSA signpost on to CSA Lane (mis-labeled Neptune Drive on the Google map above). Go about 200 yards and take the first left down the hill to the CSA property.
If driving from the north,
take US Hwy 441 south to Clayton, Georgia. From the Walmart intersection, go 4.7 miles. Turn right on Wiley Conn (Wiley Connector) Road. (You will see a red warehouse on the corner with a metal roof.) Then make an immediate left on to Old Hwy 441 to Lakemont. You will pass Alley's Grocery store on the right.
Continue another 1/4 of a mile to an intersection with a triangular-shaped garden. Stay to the right of the garden on to Lake Rabun Road and go 1.2 miles. Turn right at the CSA signpost on to CSA Lane (mis-labeled Neptune Drive on the Google map above). Go about 200 yards and take the first left down the hill to the CSA property.
Call our office at 706-782-4723 for assistance if needed. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If renting a car from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport,
ask at the counter for instructions on how to get to I-85 north. Once on US I-85 drive north through Atlanta. After the passing Swanee Exit on US I-85, stay in one of the two left lanes, to US I-985. Take the US I-985 turnoff (it is on the left) toward Gainesville, Georgia and proceed north. The name of this highway changes to US Hwy 365 and then to US Hwy 23/441. Continue north. When you reach Tallulah Falls, follow directions above to CSA “from the south.”
CSA GPS: 34º 46' 29.76' N - 83º 26' 01.61' W
If driving from the south,
take US Hwy 441 to Tallulah Falls, Georgia. When you reach the main five-lane Riley C. Thurmond Memorial Bridge in Tallulah Falls, continue north for 1.5 miles. Prepare to turn left after you cross the next bridge. Turn left at the large intersection immediately after the bridge. (You will see a campground on the right and a small highway sign pointing left to Lakemont and Lake Rabun.) Then take an immediate right on to Old Hwy.441.
Go 2.5 miles on Old Hwy 441 to an intersection with a triangular-shaped garden, and turn to the left of the garden on to Lake Rabun Road.
From the beginning of Lake Rabun Road, go 1.2 miles. Turn right at the CSA signpost on to CSA Lane (mis-labeled Neptune Drive on the Google map above). Go about 200 yards and take the first left down the hill to the CSA property.
If driving from the north,
take US Hwy 441 south to Clayton, Georgia. From the Walmart intersection, go 4.7 miles. Turn right on Wiley Conn (Wiley Connector) Road. (You will see a red warehouse on the corner with a metal roof.) Then make an immediate left on to Old Hwy 441 to Lakemont. You will pass Alley's Grocery store on the right.
Continue another 1/4 of a mile to an intersection with a triangular-shaped garden. Stay to the right of the garden on to Lake Rabun Road and go 1.2 miles. Turn right at the CSA signpost on to CSA Lane (mis-labeled Neptune Drive on the Google map above). Go about 200 yards and take the first left down the hill to the CSA property.
Call our office at 706-782-4723 for assistance if needed. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If renting a car from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport,
ask at the counter for instructions on how to get to I-85 north. Once on US I-85 drive north through Atlanta. After the passing Swanee Exit on US I-85, stay in one of the two left lanes, to US I-985. Take the US I-985 turnoff (it is on the left) toward Gainesville, Georgia and proceed north. The name of this highway changes to US Hwy 365 and then to US Hwy 23/441. Continue north. When you reach Tallulah Falls, follow directions above to CSA “from the south.”
Center For Spiritual Awareness Service Times
2018 Retreat Schedule
Week Long Private Sessions and Weekend Programs
Opportunities for Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Renewal
Several forms and techniques of meditation are taught and practiced at our retreats.
For prepared persons, Kriya Yoga initiation will be offered on Thursday morning during private retreats.
Attendance limited to 20 participants who will have private rooms and prepare vegetarian meals in their guest house.
One group meal will be served in the Meditation Hall dining room on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.
Meditation Monday to Friday at 7 a.m. (one hour) and 2 p.m. (30 minutes).
Roy Eugene Davis speaks each day.
Kriya Yoga initiation for prepared persons Thursday morning.
Optional Hatha Yoga and qiGung when instructors are here.
Occasional educational videos.
Free time to read, meditate, exercise moderately, rest, and reflect on your relationship with the Infinite.
Let us know when you will arrive Saturday or Sunday. Be here before dark.
Depart on Saturday after your retreat of one or two weeks.
Donate in a basket in the Meditation Hall before departure.
Guest house location and room number will be on the bulletin board in the lower parking lot.
April 2 to 6 and 9 to 13
April 30 to May 4 and May 7 to 11
June 4 to 8 and 11 to 15
July 2 to 6 and 9 to 13
July 30 to Aug 3
Sept 10 to 14 and 17 to 21
Weekends:
October 20,21. Three meals on Saturday. Sunday breakfast.
Arrive Friday before dark.
Saturday: 7 a.m. meditation. 10 a.m. class. 12:30 p.m. class.
6 p.m. meditation & video. Sunday: 10 a.m. meditation.
November 17, 18. Three meals on Saturday. Sunday breakfast.
Arrive Friday before dark.
Saturday: 7 a.m. meditation. 10 a.m. class. 12:30 p.m. class.
6 p.m. meditation & video. Sunday: 10 a.m. meditation.
Holy Season Meditation
December 1:
Saturday 10 a.m. Three hour meditation. Lunch 1:15 p.m.
It's been more than 6 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Week Long Private Sessions and Weekend Programs
Opportunities for Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Renewal
Several forms and techniques of meditation are taught and practiced at our retreats.
For prepared persons, Kriya Yoga initiation will be offered on Thursday morning during private retreats.
Attendance limited to 20 participants who will have private rooms and prepare vegetarian meals in their guest house.
One group meal will be served in the Meditation Hall dining room on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.
Meditation Monday to Friday at 7 a.m. (one hour) and 2 p.m. (30 minutes).
Roy Eugene Davis speaks each day.
Kriya Yoga initiation for prepared persons Thursday morning.
Optional Hatha Yoga and qiGung when instructors are here.
Occasional educational videos.
Free time to read, meditate, exercise moderately, rest, and reflect on your relationship with the Infinite.
Let us know when you will arrive Saturday or Sunday. Be here before dark.
Depart on Saturday after your retreat of one or two weeks.
Donate in a basket in the Meditation Hall before departure.
Guest house location and room number will be on the bulletin board in the lower parking lot.
April 2 to 6 and 9 to 13
April 30 to May 4 and May 7 to 11
June 4 to 8 and 11 to 15
July 2 to 6 and 9 to 13
July 30 to Aug 3
Sept 10 to 14 and 17 to 21
Weekends:
October 20,21. Three meals on Saturday. Sunday breakfast.
Arrive Friday before dark.
Saturday: 7 a.m. meditation. 10 a.m. class. 12:30 p.m. class.
6 p.m. meditation & video. Sunday: 10 a.m. meditation.
November 17, 18. Three meals on Saturday. Sunday breakfast.
Arrive Friday before dark.
Saturday: 7 a.m. meditation. 10 a.m. class. 12:30 p.m. class.
6 p.m. meditation & video. Sunday: 10 a.m. meditation.
Holy Season Meditation
December 1:
Saturday 10 a.m. Three hour meditation. Lunch 1:15 p.m.
It's been more than 6 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Teach us to serve Thee
Teach us, good Lord, to serve Thee as Thou deservest: To give and not to count the cost; To fight and not to heed the wounds; To toil and not to seek for rest; To labour and not ask for any reward, save that of knowing that we do Thy will.
Center For Spiritual Awareness listing was last updated on the 18th of February, 2018
