Spiritually Transformative Events in Irvine, Bay Area and Columbus, Ohio

The Center for Inner Resources Development—North America (CIRD-NA) is delighted to host the 2025 Jnana Yajna, a series of spiritually enriching events led by venerated spiritual guides from India: Poojya Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha, Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha, and Ma Gurupriya. Events will take place across three U.S. cities – Irvine, CA, Bay Area, CA, and Columbus, OH.

The events offer an exceptional opportunity to meet and receive invaluable guidance from Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha, a 92-year-old renowned spiritual master, who will undertake the journey from India specifically for these events.

This year’s Jnana Yajna will feature various events, including a Bhagavad Gita Retreat in Irvine, CA, from June 11–15, 2025. Other events start from May 27^th. All events will be held at the Fairfield Inn Marriott, located at 15011 Newport Avenue, Tustin, CA. The retreat will feature sessions designed to foster inner transformation via discourses, self-reflections, guided meditation, chanting, and interactive Q&A sessions based on Bhagavad Gita’s timeless wisdom and its profound relevance to the complexities of modern life.

CIRD-NA will also host a special Youth Retreat on June 7–8, 2025, in Irvine, CA. Designed to inspire and empower young minds, this program will offer valuable insights on purpose, resilience, and mindful living in today’s fast-paced world and an opportunity to connect with like-minded peers.

Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha will conduct events in the Bay Area, CA, from June 18 – 24, 2025, and in Columbus, OH, from June 24 – July 1, 2025. These events will delve into the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and explore how its wisdom can be applied to enrich every aspect of life. An immersive weekend retreat will be held in Columbus, OH on June 28 – June 29. This retreat will focus on Personality Transformation through Guna traya Analysis in the Bhagavad Gita and Discover practical ways to elevate your personality.

Participants will have the invaluable opportunity to engage in Satsang — informal, interactive sessions with spiritual masters — where they can ask questions, seek clarity, and resolve doubts that may hinder their spiritual journey.