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2012
- TARA DANCING WITH SUZIE HOLZSHUH
Tuesday, January 3rd 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. 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. 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. Love donation.
- BHUTA SHUDDI WITH KIM SELLERS
Saturday, January 7th, 2012, 9:30-11:30am, we'll practice Bhuta Shuddi, a chakra rebalancing technique.á The bhutas are the five elements as they exist in the first five chakras, and shuddi means to clear or purify. This is a very quiet, meditative practice that includes guided visualization, mantra, meditation, bandha, and pranayama, resulting in a unified consciousness and general state of balance and well-being. This experience is enhanced by the vibration of the seven metal chakra bowls that are toned during the session. Bring whatever you will need to be warm and comfortable either lying on your mat or sitting in a chair, including 1 or 2 blankets and your yoga mat. Cost $20
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ADVANCED HINDUISM WITH INDRA MAKHIJA
On Sunday, January 8th and Sunday, March 11th 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.
- BUDDHIST FILM FESTIVAL
Sponsored by the Sacred Waters Buddhist Group. On Sunday, January 15th from 10:00 a.m.
The public is invited and a free will offering will be used to support the facility.
Among the films offered will be:
Seven Years In Tibet starring Brad Pitt. The is based upon the true story of Heirich Harrer and his friend who escaped a British prison camp in India during WWII and crossed the Himalayas into Tibet. Harrer became a sort of mentor to the young Dalai Lama.
Martin Scorcese's Kundun, the story of the early life of his Holiness, the Dalai Lama. This movie is very historically accurate.
Milarepa, Magician, Murder, Saint, part one of the story of one of Tibet's great meditation masters and most famous saint. Milarepa, who lived roughly from 1050 to 1130, was a murderer who by extreme measures was able to become enlightened.
The Buddha, a PBS special detailing the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha of this age. 6 p.m.
Dalai Lama Renaissance Parts 1 and 2. A few years ago, His Holiness invited some of the top experts in a number of fields to Dharmasala, India. The film recounts the meetings at this conclave of experts and examines what it was that they hoped to achieve.
Journey Into Buddhism, a PBS special exploring the history and many facets of Buddhism.
Zen Noire, a detective story with a Buddhist flavor.
Words of My Perfect Teacher an entertaining story of a Buddhist monk/teacher who is an avid soccer fan.
Also available will be the 1995 videos of the teachings, in London, of His Holiness on The Four Noble Truths and Robert A.F. Thurman's series on The Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Thurman is a professor at Columbia and the foremost American scholar on Tibetan Buddhism. These videos will be available upon request.
Available for private audio listening will be:
His Holiness' Training the Mind
Jack Kornfields' Buddhism for Beginnners
Reginal Ray's Buddhist Tantra
Robert A.F. Thurman's The Jewell Tree of Tibet - The Enlightenment Engine of Tibetan Buddhism
Sonyal Rinpoche's famous work, Tibetan Wisdom of Living and Dying (this work is exceptional)
In addition to the above, quiet rooms will be available for meditation.
The event will continue throughout the day and into the evening. Some films will be shown more than once. Attendees may bring snacks and soft drinks.
Show times are approximate and attendees should arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time. Except for the 10 a.m. showing.
Milarepa 10 a.m./4 p.m.
Kundun noon/6 p.m.
7 Years in Tibet 2 p.m./8 p.m.
CONCURRENT WITH THESE above will be ON DEMAND IN THE OTHER ROOM, WHATEVER ATTENDEES WANT FROM THE ABOVE.
- EMBRACING SOUL RELATIONSHIPS - WITH CHRISTINA AND DALE WRIGHT-LONHEIM
Friday, January 20th from 7 to 9 p.m. Intro
Saturday, January 21st 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.:
Sunday, January 22nd 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.:
Acknowledges the past
Balances the present
Strengthens the future
What would it be like to be able to: Experience loving connection in relationships? See how attachment and detachment bring intimacy? Feel a loving connection to the Father/Motherland of our ancestors? Hear the words of love, see love's perspective of right order, acknowledge the hidden within the hearts of your family's history? Bring the love that is your birthright into your life?
What is Constellation Soulwork?
Constellation soulwork, a psycho-spiritual healing experience, reveals to us the ancestral stories our DNA carries. Through exploring the footprints of our ancestors and drawing strength from our past experiences, we improve our relationships to ourselves, to others and to the earth.
We do this soulwork 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.
Soulwork through Systemic Constellations opens us to receive gifts of strength, love, and blessing from our ancestral and spiritual lineages. This support allows us to live our lives in a good way.
Cost: Friday: $25. 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.
- KIRTAN - DEVOTIONAL CHANTING
Our winter Kirtans have been moved to Fridays at 7 p.m. at Unity Church, 905 E. Colfax, South Bend. The date of our first Kirtan for 2012 is Friday, January 27th. February Kirtan will be Friday, February 24th and March Kirtan will be Friday, March 23rd. 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!!
- WOMEN'S SACRED FIRE CEREMONY WITH MOMFEATHER ERICKSON
On Saturday, January 28th. For those who would like to hear Momfeather, there will be a talk and question and answer session at 4 p.m. This will be followed by a potluck. Starting around 7 p.m. we will begin the sacred fire and an evening of chanting, drumming and sharing. 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. Bring a dish for a potluck. Love Donation.
- SCIENTISTS TAKE A LOOK AT MEDIUMSHIP WITH JOHN RONCZ
On Wednesday, February 1st at 7 p.m. John will share with us his experiences from a unique week at the Arthur Findlay College. The college has invited numerous scientists from all over the world to come and look at what happens to the brain during a session of mediumship. They will be investigating all forms of mediumship from mental, to physical, to trance. John was invited to represent mental mediumship. As time permits he will also do several sessions of mediumship that night.
Cost: $20
- "MELT YOUR HEART" WITH KIM SELLERS
On Thursday, February 2nd from 6-8pm, Kim Sellers will lead a warming winter practice designed to "Melt Your Heart." This special Yoga Therapy class will include preparation for, and both active and supported backbends. Heart-opening practice supports and tones the abdominal and back muscles, and is a guaranteed mood elevator, perfect for this day, the half-way point of winter. As we open the front, the back becomes strong, and the physical and energetic benefits of these poses become apparent. The class is open to all levels of experience; modifications and props will be available, but please bring any props you do have, and a non-perishable item for the food bank. Due to space considerations, this class will be limited to 10 participants; pre-registration is recommended. Class meets at Sacred Waters Spiritual Center, 16990 Douglas Rd, Mishawaka. Cost for this class is $25. Kim can be reached at kim@sagewateryoga.com
- INTRODUCTION AND INTERMEDIATE STUDY OF NUMEROLOGY WITH MICHAEL HERSHEY
Come Friday, February 10th 6:30 p.m. and learn the basics of numerology, its history and how to make a numerology chart. Cost: $20. Then on Saturday, February 11th from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. learn more in-depth analysis of your numerology chart. Cost: $40. Michael will take private appointments to do numerology charts on Friday afternoon and possibly Monday, Feb. 12th. 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.
- WORK HARD, REST DEEPLY YOGA WITH KIM SELLERS
On Saturday morning February 18th come join us for a nice, long practice, where we can take time to explore different asanas and other yoga techniques that we don't always have time for in the shorter classes. After the active part of the class, we'll renew our energies with some restorative poses and deep relaxation, sandbags included. We'll spend time exploring some traditional Pranayama techniques, and finish with an extended Savasana. Please bring your props and a yoga bolster if you have one.
Class meets from 9:30-noon, fee $30; location Sacred Waters Spiritual Center, 16990 Douglas Rd, Mishawaka. Due to space considerations, this class will be limited to 10 participants. Your check holds your spot - to register, send a check made out to Kim Sellers to PO Box 942, South Bend, In 46624.
- THE ICA STONES WITH KAREN MARTIN
On Wednesday, February 29th at 7 p.m., weather permitting!
These Stones have pictographs that tell stories of things this civilization has yet to experience. Karen will relate the story of them coming to her, as guardian for them, and a bit of their history in Peru. There will be about 35 Stones present and everyone is encouraged to meet them and interact with them. They have been known to be healing stones.
Ica is a town in Peru, South America where an anthropologist and MD, Dr. Caberra collected almost 5,000 of the 11,000 of these particular pictograph Stones in his museum. The museum was badly damaged and the stones were reburied in the earthquake that destroed the town of Ica a few years ago. These survivors are very special and have stories to tell and are eager to do what they do for each person who attends. Free Will Offering.
- MOVIE NIGHT: THE FILM "I AM"
On Wednesday, March 7th at 7 p.m. We will be showing the documentary movie "I AM". This is an utterly engaging and entertaining non-fiction film that poses two practical and provocative questions: what's wrong with our world, and what can we do to make it better? The filmmaker behind the inquiry is Tom Shadyac, one of Hollywood's leading comedy practitioners and the creative force behind such blockbusters as "Ace Ventura," "Liar Liar," "The Nutty Professor," and "Bruce Almighty." However, in I AM, Shadyac steps in front of the camera to recount what happened to him after a cycling accident left him incapacitated, possibly for good. Though he ultimately recovered, he emerged with a new sense of purpose, determined to share his own awakening to his prior life of excess and greed, and to investigate how he as an individual, and we as a race, could improve the way we live and walk in the world.
Armed with nothing but his innate curiosity and a small crew to film his adventures, Shadyac set out on a twenty-first century quest for enlightenment. Meeting with a variety of thinkers and doers, Shadyac appears on-screen as character, commentator, guide, and even, at times, guinea pig. An irrepressible "Everyman" who asks tough questions, but offers no easy answers, he takes the audience to places it has never been before, and presents even familiar phenomena in completely new and different ways. The result is a fresh, energetic, and life-affirming film that challenges our preconceptions about human behavior while simultaneously celebrating the indomitable human spirit.
- CHRISTINA AND DALE WRIGHT-LONHEIM WILL RETURN FOR ANOTHER WORKSHOP ON EMBRACING SOUL RELATIONSHIPS -
Friday, April 20th from 7 to 9 p.m. Intro
Saturday, April 21st 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.:
Sunday, April 22nd 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.:
Acknowledges the past
Balances the present
Strengthens the future
What would it be like to be able to: Experience loving connection in relationships? See how attachment and detachment bring intimacy? Feel a loving connection to the Father/Motherland of our ancestors? Hear the words of love, see love's perspective of right order, acknowledge the hidden within the hearts of your family's history? Bring the love that is your birthright into your life?
What is Constellation Soulwork?
Constellation soulwork, a psycho-spiritual healing experience, reveals to us the ancestral stories our DNA carries. Through exploring the footprints of our ancestors and drawing strength from our past experiences, we improve our relationships to ourselves, to others and to the earth.
We do this soulwork 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.
Soulwork through Systemic Constellations opens us to receive gifts of strength, love, and blessing from our ancestral and spiritual lineages. This support allows us to live our lives in a good way.
Cost: Friday: $25. 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.
- WORK HARD, REST DEEPLY WITH KIM SELLERS
Saturday, March 31st from 9:30 - noon. We'll enjoy an extended practice, which will include poses from each asana family. After the active part of the class, we'll renew our energies with some restorative poses (sandbags included) and an extended Savasana. After deep relaxation we'll explore some traditional Pranayama techniques. Please bring your props (we will have some on hand) and a yoga bolster if you have one. Fee $30; due to space considerations, this class is limited to 10 participants. Your check holds your spot; to register, please make check out to Kim Sellers and mail to PO Box 942, South Bend, IN 46624 For questions, contact Kim at kim@sagewateryoga.com
- THE SACREDNESS OF BREATH AND SOUND WITH SAM BOYS
On Tuesday, March 27th at 7 p.m. 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.
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.
- THE PRINCIPLES OF BUDDHISM WITH KIRBY WHITACRE
The 2nd Tuesday of the month. 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., 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 Hinduism 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 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 4th 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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