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 Welcome to Spring Quarter
2012
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- WOMEN'S SACRED FIRE CEREMONY WITH DIANE WINN AND BRENDA STATZER
On Saturday, May 19th at 2:00 p.m. This fire will be outside, weather permitting, so bring a chair. This Sacred Women's Circle is a time of singing, drumming, sharing in the Cherokee tradition of the talking circle. As modeled by our loving mentor, Mom Feather Erickson, Cherokee elder and friend, we welcome all women. Come to celebrate! Come to heal! Come to share in the energy of the Divine Feminine. Wear a skirt. It will be followed by a potluck. Love Donation.
- KIRTAN - DEVOTIONAL CHANTING
Our Kirtans have been moved to Fridays at 7 p.m. at Unity Church, 905 E. Colfax, South Bend. The dates of our next Kirtans are Friday, May 18th and Friday, June 29th. 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 or phrases sung in Sanskrit or other sacred languages. These sacred languages which are based upon the ancient science of vibration, are uniquely able to create an atmosphere of rejuvenation, peace, and well-being. It is our hope that this will be a powerful transformative spiritual experience for everyone!!
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ADVANCED HINDUISM WITH INDRA MAKHIJA
On Sunday, May 27th and June 10th from 2 - 4 p.m. Indra will be continuing her series of study: Swami Vivekananda's lectures delivered in the U.S. between 1894-95. These lectures present Hinduism in a wonderfully vivid way and describe some of the key concepts in Hindu philosophy. This month we will we studying his lecture on "The Microcosm". 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.
- VIVEKANANDA IN THE WEST WITH NEIL FELDMAN
Rescheduled for August. Neil with be with us for a special lecture on the work of Swami Vivekananda when he came to the West in 1893 - 95 and again in 1899 - 1902. These lectures were some of the first that made the basic concepts of Hinduism accessible to the western mind and had a large influence on just men as Aldous Huxley and William James. Neil has been a student of Swami Vivekananda's work for over 20 years. Neil lives in Maryland.
- THE GREAT ANNUAL DURGA PUJA CELEBRATION IN KOLKATA WITH NEIL FELDMAN
Rescheduled for August. In the fall of 2011 Neil went to Kolkata for the annual celebration of the Goddess Durga. This is a celebration that involves the whole city and covers over a week of events. Neil will present a power point show of this wonderful festival and the many aspects of its richness.
- INTRODUCTION TO KUNDALINI YOGA WITH VIRGINIA OLSON
On Thursday, June 7th from 7 - 8 p.m. Come experience the "yoga of awareness" as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Kundalini Yoga focuses on the body's energy system (the chakras and the aura), and has the added benefits of strengthening the nervous system and improving the function of the glandular system. The evening's program will conclude with a special healing meditation. All are welcome to attend - no prior experience with yoga is required. Comfortable clothing is recommended. Love donations welcome.
- PARTS II AND III OF NUMEROLOGY WITH MICHAEL HERSHEY
On Friday June 15th Advanced Numerology Part IV. 6:30 p.m. Cost: $20.
Saturday, June 16th from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. For those that have taken Part I Michael, will go into more detail with additional numbers that help us understand our numerology. Cost: $40. Michael will take private appointments to do numerology charts on Friday afternoon and Saturday night. All that is needed is the day and year of birth and the name on the birth certificate. Charge for a private session is $75 but Michael said he will not turn anyone away if they cannot afford this. Michael Hersey lives with his family in a rural community in Kentucky. He became a professional numerologist in 1979 and has channeled the Ascended Master Sanhia since 1985.
- SUMMER YOGA CAMPS FOR KIDS WITH BARBARA COLEMAN
Monday-Friday, June 18-22, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday, July 16-20, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Children in Kindergarten-5th grades are invited to join in a yoga experience created just for them. We will learn yoga asanas (poses), classical stories from many countries, yoga and mindfulness games, self-calming techniques, breathing practices as well as crafts and chanting. Through yoga, children learn to strengthen and stretch their bodies as well as to calm themselves when they feel stressed, which they often do in today's world. A healthy snack will be provided. Come join in the fun!
Barbara Coleman has been teaching yoga to children for over 8 years. She is certified to teach Storytime Yoga, Calming Kids Yoga, as well as YogaEd for children.Ê
COST: $75. If there are two children in a family it is $75 for the first child and $50 for the second.
- SACRED FIRE OF PEACE WITH DUANE KINNART AND ROB EBERT
Saturday, June 23rd starting at 6:30 p.m. Duane has traveled all over the world lighting these fires. Each fire is started with coals from a pervious sacred fire so that the energy continues unbroken from fire to fire. Duane is a wonderfully dynamic Native American from upper Michigan who is helping to spread the beauty of the Native American spiritual heritage to the world. Co-facilitatn.ed by Lem and Barbara Joyner. Bring a chair and a dish for a potluck after the fire. Cost: Love Donation.
- THE SACREDNESS OF BREATH AND SOUND WITH SAM BOYS
TBA. 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 and has just released a new audio CD entitled, "Breathing Meditations and Healing Sounds".
WEEKLY AND MONTHLY PROGRAMS
- 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.
- 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.
- WOMEN'S SACRED FIRE CEREMONY
On the 2ndThursday of each month, at 7 p.m. Diane Winn, Brenda Statzer and others will lead us in an evening of chanting, drumming and sharing as women gather to support one another. This sacred fire for women is from the Cherokee tradition as taught by Momfeather Erickson. Momfeather has a Native American center in Mantlerock, Kentucky. The coming together of feminine energy and spiritual insights makes this a wonderful event. Wear a skirt. Love Donation.
- YOGA WITH MARGARET FILCHAK
On Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga. Asanas/Poses are just one aspect of Yoga. Time will still be spent working with the poses, in addition, we will be looking at the meaning and application of the other Limbs of Yoga as described in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras including the Yamas, Niyams, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana and Dhyana. Suggested Donation: $10.
- MEDITATION WITH MELBA
On the 3rd 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.
- TARA DANCING WITH JENNY MISH
On the 1st Tuesday of the month every other 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.
- INTRODUCTION TO KUNDALINI YOGA WITH VIRGINIA OLSON
On the 1st Thursday of the month from 7 - 8 p.m. Come experience the "yoga of awareness" as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Kundalini Yoga focuses on the body's energy system (the chakras and the aura), and has the added benefits of strengthening the nervous system and improving the function of the glandular system. The evening's program will conclude with a special healing meditation. All are welcome to attend - no prior experience with yoga is required. Comfortable clothing is recommended. Love donations welcome.
- THE PRINCIPLES OF BUDDHISM WITH KIRBY WHITACRE
The 2nd Tuesday of the month. Starting in February we will begin our study of Sogyal Rinpoche's famous work, Tibetan Wisdom of Living and Dying. According to Amazon,"This acclaimed spiritual masterpiece is widely regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative presentations of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings ever written. A manual for life and death and a magnificent source of sacred inspiration from the heart of the Tibetan tradition, The Tibetan Book Of Living and Dying provides a lucid and inspiring introduction to the practice of meditation, to the nature of mind, to karma and rebirth, to compassionate love and care for the dying, and to the trials and rewards of the spiritual path. 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., 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.
- NEW FORMAT - SUNDAY CIRCLE OF SILENCE
On Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon. Do you feel stressed and unable to find time to just Be? Do you find it difficult to meditate at home with so many distractions? Come join us on Sunday mornings. According to the great mystic Meister Eckhart: "Wherever this Word (of God) is to be heard, it must occur in stillness and Silence. We cannot be of greater service to this Word than through stillness and silence. There we can hear and understand it correctly." Sermon 18. We will begin the hour with 20 minutes of silent meditation. We will then do a 10 minute silent walking meditation followed by another 20 minutes of silence. Suggestions for how to use the silent meditation time include prayers for the sick, reflections on troubling issues in one's life, breathing practices, Byron Katie's techniques for working with the mind and focusing on a single object (flame) or image.For more information e-mail jhug@michiana.org.
- QIGONG
On most Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. The practice is done with a DVD and involves very basic movements. We have been using the Spring Forest QiGong method and we all find that it really does enhance your energy. There have been times when we all felt exhausted when we came and left feeling fine.
- SACRED DRUMMING/DIDGERIDOO PLAYING
On the LAST Thursday of each month we have our sacred drumming/didgeridoo night at 7 p.m. 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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