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 Welcome to Winter Quarter
2010.
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FUND DRIVE FOR ASHRAM AND SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
I have recently received an e-mail from Bandana Ma. For those of you who do not know about her, she is the head of an ashram and school for girls in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. The ashram and school were founded in 1895 by Gauri Ma, a devotee of Ramakrishna. At that time in India women were not educated and this school was one of the first to address this need. It taught not only secular subjects but also Hindu philosophy and Sanskrit. In those days teaching women from these sacred texts was a radical idea as these teachings were normally reserved just for men. The school continues today, much as it was then with over 100 students. Some of the girls live at the ashram with thirty nuns. When they graduate from high school, they can either stay on to become nuns or leave and become householders. The ashram radiates purity, joy, love and a dedication to spiritual ideals. It is an amazing place!
When we started Sacred Waters, Bandana Ma was in the United States and presided at the dedication. She brought some holy Ganges water and put it in our pond. She has told me that she prays for the devotees of Sacred Waters every day. Now she needs some financial help. Economic conditions in Kolkata are depressed as a result of the global recession. Her ashram and school are badly in need of repairs, so I am asking for contributions to this noble cause. Any amount will be helpful. US money goes a long way in India.
Please make your checks payable to Sacred Waters. On the checks write "Ashram donation." Your contributions are tax deductible.
Mail them to:
Sacred Waters
16990 Douglas Road
Mishawaka, IN
46545
Thank you from me and from Bandana Ma.
Joyce
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AN AFTERNOON FOR WOMEN WITH MOMFEATHER ERICKSON
On Saturday, January 30th from 2 - 4 p.m. Momfeather will talk to us and answer questions from her wisdom as a Cherokee Elder. The format is usually a talk by Momfeather, discussion and a potluck afterwards. Wear a skirt and bring a dish to share. Cost: Love Donation.
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ADVANCED HINDUISM WITH INDRA MAKHIJA
On Sunday, January 10th from 2 - 4 p.m. Indra Makhija will continue her class in Advanced Hinduism. She is using a book called The "Goal and the Way" which discusses some of the lesser known philosophic ideas in Hinduism. Written by a Swami from the Ramakrishna tradition, the book relies extensively on beautiful quotes from the Upanishads - the philosophical part of the Vedas. Indra was born in India and has lived in the US for over 25 years. She has spent many years studying Hindu philosophy and has given classes in Chicago and Ganges, Michigan. Cost: Love donation.
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RECONNECTION THERAPY WITH MARY SMITH AND KRIS LAIDLAW
On Wednesday, February 3rd at 7 p.m. Learn about this new therapy which is a form of healing that is here on the planet for the very first time. It reconnects us to the fullness of the universe as it reconnects us to the fullness of our beings and of who we are. It is considered to be able to reconnect us to the universe and to our very essence not just through a new set of healing frequencies, but through possibly an entirely new bandwidth. The reality of its existence has demonstrated itself clearly in practice as well as in science laboratories.
- BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR RAMAKRISHNA AND HOLY MOTHER
On Sunday, February 28th from 2 - 4 p.m. Ramakrishna and Holy Mother were two of the great spiritual lights of India in the 1880's - 1920. Ramakrishna was known for his intense spiritual fervor, falling into ecstasy and samadhi almost daily. Holy Mother was known for her wonderful loving nature that blessed one by just being in her presence. We will examine their lives and celebrate their birthdays with a puja led by Indra Makhija, followed by a Kirtan.
- INTRODUCTION TO SUFI SPIRITUAL PRACTICE WITH MARILYN ASHBAUGH
On Wednesday, March 3rd at 7 p.m. Enter the path of the poet Rumi with some of the most beloved Sufi spiritual practices. Marilyn is an initiate in the Esoteric Ziraat branches of the Sufi Order International.
- BASIC INTEGRATED ENERGY THERAPY TRAINING WITH BARBARA STONE
BASIC INTEGRATED ENERGY THERAPY TRAINING
Basic Level IET March 12, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$145 Earlybird Discount of $20 if paid in full two weeks before class. $50 scholarship based on need.
In the tradition of Caroline Myss' "Energy Anatomy," IET is one of the next generation - hands on - power energy therapy systems that gets the "issues out of your tissues" for good. Each training class provides an attunement with a powerful angelic energy ray. Basic level IET teaches how to heartlink to the energy of your angels and use their energy for healing to energize and integrate cellular memory blocks. You will learn how each primary human emotion is correlated to a specific physical region of the body and human energy field, as well as how to use the IET integration power points to clear these emotions. Through these IET classes, you will be taught how to clear energy patterns in yourself and others. Basic level IET focuses on the physical and emotional layers of the human energy field. This hands-on modality uses nine acupressure points to release negative emotions and imprint positive emotions. It is "clearing the trauma without the drama." This modality can be effectively used by therapists as well as lay persons for gentle and effective change. Equally popular with both lay people and professionals, over 11,000 people have trained in IET worldwide. Your will learn:
- Attunement to the Basic IET energy ray that will empower you to energize and integrate cellular memory blocks.
- Location and use of the IET energy integration power points.
- Introduction to Energy Anatomy and the Cellular Memory Map
- Increase in your ability to be an energy intuitive and ŇreadÓ energy
- Complete training in basic IET self-healing and facilitated healing
CEU's are available.
- SOUL DETECTIVE WORKSHOP - HEALING PAST LIFE TRAUMAS WITH BARBARA STONE
Saturday, March 13th and Sunday, March 14th from 9 - 5 p.m.
For both professional healers and also lay people interested in learning self-help techniques and having a personal experience of healing their own past life trauma.
- Learning the "Soul Detective" protocol to clear past life trauma
- Standardized procedures from Energy Psychology to get centered and clear barriers to treatment success
- Using the Thought Field Therapy Comprehensive Algorithm to resolve trauma
- Practicing the healing techniques in class in groups of three: client, therapist, and coach
- Tuition: $225: Earlybird discount of $30 if paid in full 2 weeks before class. $50 scholarship available upon request.
- CHAKRA BOWLS MEDITATION
We will continue our chakra bowl meditation on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. The beautifully lit crystal bowls and the purity of their vibrations, combine to create a perfect atmosphere for meditation and energy balancing.
- KIRTAN - DEVOTIONAL CHANTING
Our monthly Kirtans will continue on the 4th Tuesdays of the month. We will not have Kirtan in November or December. Kirtan is one of the fastest-growing forms of sacred music in the world. The songs are sung in a response style and use a few simple names of God sung in Sanskrit. The Sanskrit language which is based upon the ancient science of vibration, is uniquely able to create an atmosphere of rejuvenation, peace, and well-being.
- THE NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION WITH GINNY NULL
The 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Ginny Null leads us in her wonderful evenings of spirituality in the Native American tradition. Since Ginny is Spirit-led the evenings are always full of surprises.
- MEDITATION WITH MELBA
On the 2nd Thursday at 7 p.m. of each month Melba leads us in an evening of meditation. The evening begins with a guided meditation followed by a period of 15 minutes of silent meditation and then some discussion.
- THE PRACTICE OF ZEN MEDITATION WITH TOM PETERSEN
The first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Zen, which is from the Mahayana branch of Buddhism, centers on the role of zazen (sitting) meditation as a spiritual practice. Tom has been focusing on the teachings of Ruben Habito, the Zen Master with whom Tom has been studying. The evening begins with a 10 minute mediation, followed by the teachings of Habito and then discussion. Tom Petersen is of the Sanbo Kyodan Kamakura (Soto and Rinsai) lineage.
- TARA DANCING WITH JENNY MISH
On the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. The Tara Dance is a tantric (non-sexual) Buddhist practice in honor of the feminine Buddha. Tara was an ordinary woman (in another world system) who attained enlightenment and chose to remain in female form until the end of time. Created by an American woman under the guidance of her Tibetan Buddhist teacher, the Tara Dance has been acclaimed and endorsed by many including HH the Dalai Lama, HH the Karmapa, and Tai Situ Rinpoche. Using simple easy-to-learn movements, you embody the 21 Praises of Tara, and in so doing you learn to manifest her divine qualities in your lives. Tara's praises are qualities such as Ferocious Compassion, Irresistible Truth and Worthy of Honor. In addition to the monthly practice, we may organize a weekend workshop culminating in a ritual performance. Women and men are welcome. The experience of learning and performing the Tara Dance ritual has been empowering and transformative for participants worldwide. The appearance of Taras around the world appears to fulfill a centuries-old belief that hundreds of Taras would someday appear, ushering in an era of peace and harmony among peoples. Jenny is a new faculty member at Notre Dame in the Department of Marketing. She has been going to Tara dancing conferences for over ten years.
- THE PRINCIPLES OF BUDDHISM WITH KIRBY WHITACRE
The 2nd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in July and August. In September we will be back to the 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Kirby will be sharing video tapes of talks by Robert Thurman dealing with basic Buddhist concepts. Thurman is one of the leading exponents of Tibetan Buddhism and is sometimes referred to as the Dalai Lama's man in America. We will also discuss various other topics that form the core of Buddhism. Kirby has been a practicing Buddhist for many years and has written a book called "Buddhism: A Westerner's Compendium".
- THE TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION GROUP
Meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 5 p.m., except in July when it will be on the 2nd Sunday, this group will focus on the continued practice of TM. For those who have been given the TM mantra this is an excellent chance to gain support and energy for you practice.
- YOGA
The 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Led by Myra Summerlot, you will have a chance to experience the practice of Viniyoga, a gentle, meditative practice which focuses the mind and body to help them become balanced and clear. Cost: Love Donation.
- SUNDAY MORNING SOJOURN WITH JERRY JANKIEWICZ
Most Sundays at 10:15 a.m. Come join the wonderful loving energy of a small group of sojourners on Sunday mornings. From the reading of spiritual texts, to group discussion, to silent meditation, to the sharing of bread and the cup, you will find something to enrich your spiritual journey. In the next months we will be reading, discussing and meditating on the poems of the great Sufi mystic, Rumi. For more information e-mail Jerry Jankiewicz at larger@michiana.org.
- QIGONG
On Saturday mornings at 10:15 a.m. The practice is done with a DVD or tape and usually involves very basic movements.
- SACRED DRUMMING/DIDGERIDOO PLAYING
On the 4th Wednesday of each month we have our sacred drumming/didgeridoo night at 7 p.m. We have shifted this night from Thursday to Wednesday. Come and enjoy the vibrations of the didgeridoo, drums and rattles. We improvise to create some beautiful, meditative, patterns. We do have extra drums and shakers. After drumming Brett and Allan will offer instruction in playing the didgeridoo. Cost: $5
Contact us at 574-277-0034 or e-mail us at jhug@michiana.org
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