“Peace in our homes, community, and world begin with a vision of it, faith in it, and the commitment to realize it by working for it. Bring forth the light of peace by first experiencing it directly in meditation, and then transmit that divine peace to others.”

Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian, Spiritual Director, Center for Spiritual Enlightenment

Center for Spiritual Enlightenment

2023 Happy 9th Birthday Blue Lotus Center!

In the divine grace of the Yogic lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda, one of the first teachers to bring yoga to the USA, Mr. Roy Eugene Davis, one of Yogananda’s devoted students, and Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian, one of Mr. Davis’s devoted students, the Blue Lotus Meditation and Yoga Center celebrated its 9 year anniversary of service to the One in all in our South Bay communities.

On November 8th, 2023, BLC community members offered their gratitude for the first inter-spiritual meditation and classical yoga center in our community, as we affirm the expanding realization of peace in our hearts, in our families, our country, and our world. Over the past 9 years, BLC has served 15,018 meditators and offered 1,710 classes, groups, and life support services. We welcomed 716 newcomers and provided uninterrupted services even through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Yogacharya O'Brian offered a blessing for continued service to sincere seekers of peace from all backgrounds. BLC looks forward to serving the community for many more years to come. Namaste.

"The importance of a spiritual practice community cannot be overemphasized. Since life is one,
we are not restored to wholeness alone. Growing together in wisdom and compassion
is supportive of realizing the teachings of divine unity."
~Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian

The Center for Spiritual Enlightenment (CSE) is a meditation center in the spiritual tradition of Kriya Yoga, welcoming people from all backgrounds who are seeking Self- and God-realization—a path to spiritually conscious, fulfilled living. At CSE you’ll find practical support and tools for transforming your life, fulfilling your worthwhile dreams, and living a spiritually conscious life.

CSE World Headquarters is located in San Jose, California, where worship services, meditation instruction, Kriya Yoga teachings and initiation, hatha yoga classes, youth spiritual education, ministry services, and retreats are regularly offered. It is also the home of Lahiri Retreat House, a meditation garden open daily to the public, CSE Press, and Tree of Life Welcome Center and Bookshop. Teachings are offered globally through online programs, outreach, and publications. www.CSEcenter.org

Meditation & Yoga Center:

CSE South County meditation Center

Blue Lotus

About Blue Lotus Meditation Center

Who We Are

Blue Lotus Meditation and Yoga Center is a Center for Spiritual Enlightenment Affiliate Outreach Center in Gilroy, CA. As a Non-Profit Organization, Blue Lotus Center (BLC) offers weekly meditation groups, classes for spiritually conscious living, hatha yoga, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and free meditation classes. In addition, private spiritual direction and spiritual guidance counseling are provided. Acharya Paula Vandana Whang Ramos, serves as the Blue Lotus Center's Spiritual Director, in addition to her role as an Associate Minister at CSE.

Our Vision

The vision of the Blue Lotus Meditation and Yoga Center is individual and planetary awakening to the One Truth

known by many names.

Our Mission

The Blue Lotus Meditation and Yoga Center is dedicated to spiritual awakening by fostering an oasis of peace in the community, in the world and in the hearts of individuals.