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      • Welcome to Summer Quarter 2010.

    • PLANT SPIRIT MEDICINE WITH JACQUEE DICKEY
      On Wednesday, July 7th at 7 p.m. Utilizing the plants growing on the grounds at Sacred Waters, you will use Shamanic practices to connect with the spirits and medicine of the plants for healing. Jacquee has studied plant medicine for many years and has been trained in Shamanism with numerous teachers. Cost: Love donation.

    • CELEBRATION FOR THE LIFE OF CHUCK HOOVER
      On Sunday, July 25th from 2 - 4 p.m. Hoover, as he was called, was a healer and joyful friend to many at Sacred Waters. He left us for the cosmos on March 11th. A service was held earlier in Empire, Michigan but many of his friends at Sacred Waters could not make that service so we are having our own. If you knew Hoover or even if you didn't, we would love to have you join us in this celebration. There will be a potluck afterward.

    • EVENING WITH THE VENERABLE WULING
      On Thursday, July 29th at 7 p.m. The Venerbale Wuling is familiar to many for her monthly class on Buddhism at Sacred Waters. She was in the area for several years taking care of her aging mother. After her mother passed on, she returned to Australia. She will be in Elkhart for a short visit and we are delighted to have her again at Sacred Waters. She is a nun in the Pureland Buddhist tradition.

    • THE JOURNEY DANCE WITH KATIE MANSFIELD
      On Wednesday, August 4th at 7 p.m. The Journey Dance is a celebration that will have you loving your body and loving your life! Weaving simple, guided movement sequences and free exploration, Journey Dance reconnects you with your innate state of joyous well-being. Your mind becomes clear, free, and positive, and your body feels supple, energized, and powerful. Practiced to inspiring world music, your dance is an empowering journey to self-acceptance and transformation.

    • OPEN HOUSE FOR FRANCIS ST. CLAIR
      On Sunday, August 8th from 3 - 5 p.m. Francis is a spiritual teacher and healer that has been coming to the South Bend area for over 25 years. Until recently she has spent six months of the year in India meditating and studying with various spiritual teachers. She will give a brief talk and meditation followed by a potluck.

    • NATIVE AMERICAN CHANTING AND STORIES WITH TONI VESSELS
      On Friday August 13th from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday August 14th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Toni will teach the sacred way of the drum through story, medicine songs, chants and healing drum rhythms. Bring a hand drum if you have one. There will be drums furnished as well. Cost: Love Donation.

    • EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH JOHN RONCZ
      This event will take place at a later date. There was a last minute conflict with John's schedule. John will share with us his experiences from his study at the Arthur Finley College which is the world's foremost institution specializing in the psychic sciences. Mediums from all over the world attend to expand and strengthen their skills. John will discuss the philosophy and evolution of mediumship which is occurring as a part of the global rise in spiritual awareness. John will also give a demonstration and answer questions. Cost: $15.

    • ADVANCED HINDUISM WITH INDRA MAKHIJA
      On Sunday, August 22nd and September 12th 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 less known philosophic ideas in Hinduism. Written by a Swami from the Ramakrishna tradition, the book relies extensively on beautiful quotes from the Upanshads - the philosophical part of the Vedas. The class will meet once a month at this time. Indra was born in India and has lived in the US for over 25 years. She has spent many years studying Hindu philosophy and given classes in Chicago and Ganges, Michigan. Cost: Love donation.

    • A SILENT RETREAT WITH JUDITH ALDAPE
      Two full days from 5 - 5:30, Friday evening, August 27th untill 7:30 Sunday evening August 29th. If you have been thirsting for a deeper, more compelling, even passionate connection with your soul (that Divine part of yourself) you may be called to silent retreat. It will enhance your personal practice and may help resolve troubling issues. ONE MUST COMMIT FOR THE ENTIRE TIME AND STAY AT SACRED WATERS BOTH NIGHTS.
      Cost is $20 for food, due one-week prior to retreat, by Aug. 20th. $20 a night for one of the 9 beds available OR - $5 a night to place a mattress in the Yoga Room (limit 3) OR - 3 may wish to Tent Camp on the front lawn for a small donation to Sacred Waters (total limit of 15 or 16 participants).
      Silence will be observed following dinner on Friday until the final session on Sunday when we will share our experiences.(you are not required to share). Meals will be eaten in silence and without making eye contact (one can go to a private place to eat.)
      Everyone will be assigned a time to help set-up a meal and a time to clean up after a meal. Everyone will have a one-hour work period on Saturday as a donation of time to Sacred Waters. (You may bring garden gloves if you wish) Feel free to bring a drum or an instrument or drawing materials. If you have meditative music you wish to bring consult Judith. Over the years Judith has participated in 8 group silent retreats, three 3-day private guided retreats and one individual day of silence.
      To Register: Call Sacred Waters 574-277-0034
      For Information: Call Judith at 574-234-9795

    • DRUMS AND NATIVE CHANTS WITH JACQUEE DICKEY
      On Wednesday, September 1st at 7 p.m. Using our newly-gifted pow wow drum we will learn about the healing power of drums and chant to a wonderful CD made by Toni and Bill Vessels Bring your drums or use some extra drums we have at Sacred Waters.

    • HEALING THE FAMILY SOUL - A SHAMANIC WORKSHOP WITH CHRISTINA AND DALE WRIGHT-LONHEIM
      Friday evening, September 17th, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.: Introductory evening. Anyone who would like to see how Constellation Soulwork happens or wants to participate. Saturday and Sunday, September 18 & 19, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Both teaching and healing will be offered. Unresolved past traumas are with us, such as divorce, illness, death, abortions, adoptions, mental illness, sexual abuse, immigration, violence, and war. They come from our immediate family, past generations, and the wider culture (our business, our country, global issues.) Children often intuitively step in with compassion to carry on these forgotten stories. In this workshop we will unearth and explore these forgotten traumas. We do this within a group of open-hearted people, who join together as representatives of the Greater Soul. As each individual gives voice and vision to what longs to be heard, seen, and allowed, the Greater Soul is mended and illuminated.
      Cost: Friday night: $25
      Cost: Saturday and Sunday. $100 per day; $175 for entire weekend. Scholarships available. To register call 574- 277-9088. Christina and Dale offer private healing sessions before and after the workshop. For more information contact Christina at 206-782-2710 or email her at hummingbirdspiritualcenter@gmail.com.

    • THE SACREDNESS OF BREATH AND SOUND WITH SAM BOYS
      On Wednesday, September 29th at 7 p.m. (Tentative) Sam will continue to explore the effect of breath and sound on the human body, mind, and spirit. Participants will experience ways to clear the mind, relax the body, and bring focus and clarity to our lives by practicing breathing exercises, toning, and rhythm. Special emphasis will be given to the ancient, healing sound of the didgeridoo. Participants are encouraged to bring drums & didgeridoos to the workshop. Sam Boys is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion, Ancilla College and has been playing the didgeridoo for many years. He has just published a book entitled An Ancient Sound for the Present Moment.

    • 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. Starting in September on September 22nd our Kirtans will be on the 4th Wednesday of the month. 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. staring September 15th. 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. There will be no meeting in July. 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.

    • NEW YOGA CLASS WITH MARGARET FILCHAK
      Starting July 8th, it will be the 2nd, 3rd, 4th Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. If there is a 5th Thursday, there will also be Yoga that night. You will have a chance to experience a gentle style of yoga with the use of props and with an emphasis on proper alignment. This class will focus on the connection between the mind and body to help them become clear, focused and balanced. Love Donation.

    • TARA DANCING WITH JENNY MISH
      On the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Starting on September 28th our Tara dancing will be on the 4th Tuesday of the month. 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
      On 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. in July and August. Starting in September on the 2nd Tuesday. The group includes discussion, films, readings all pertaining to the principles 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.

    • 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 "Inspired Talks" of Swami Vivekananda. Vivekananda was one of the first spiritual men from the East to bring the philosophy of Hindusim to America. He came in 1893 for the World Parliament of Religions and was a huge success. These talks were given at a summer retreat in Thousand Island Park, N.Y. when he was in an exalted state. For more information e-mail jhug@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. Starting on September 23rd, we will be returning to our 4th Thursday nights. 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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