April 2006 
 Anam Cara Newsletter
 Perennial Wisdom For The Soul's Journey
Articles and Events


Join our mailing list!

Greetings and Namaste!

We are like lutes

Once held by God.

Being away from His warm body

Fully explains

This constant

Yearning.

Hafiz

(The Gift, Daniel Ladinsky, trans.)

 Spring: The Season Of Sacred Renewal
 

flowersstone Spring brings the power of life and rebirth right into our midst as nature thrusts her flowers and fresh new leaves and growth upon us! Even if it takes pushing through concrete and stone, life will not be denied its place in the sun! This ancient annual rite of renewal is both joyous and sacred. When we are touched by the Sacred, the Divine, we feel a holiness - a wholeness - that goes beyond our ordinary mind. It allows that "peace which surpasseth understanding" to arise, undisturbed by mental chatter. We may feel a spaciousness of Being, light and free as a Spring breeze. Sometimes we stumble into that state, not knowing how we got there or what invoked it. Other times we may feel it as our meditative practices clear the haze of thoughts from our mind, revealing the open, spacious sky of awareness. How do we return to that or even get there in the first place? What reminds us of that and what can we plant in our surrounds that will give us pause to touch the Sacred. What has to be cleared so our efforts can blossom and bear fruit?

Click here to read more... 


 Upcoming Programs
 May-June 2006

LE japanmet New and experienced meditators are all welcome at our programs. We have a regular Tuesday evening meditation and chanting group that includes instruction and discussions. Courses and retreats are also offered to develop and deepen your meditative practices.

May 6 - The Science and Art of Meditation at All That Matters, Wakefield, RI
May 7 - Meditation: The Yoga of Mind/Body/Spirit at All That Matters, Wakefield, RI
May 21 - One Day Meditation Course at SunRaven, Bedford, NY
June 9-11 - Meditation Retreat and Kundalini Empowerment at SunRaven, Bedford, NY
Pre-registration is necessary for courses and retreats.

Find out more.... 


Anam Cara, Inc. is a 501 (C) 3, non-profit educational organization dedicated to teaching meditative practices. Our non-denominational programs are open to all.

Thank you for the many ways you have shown support for Anam Cara, Inc. - through attending programs, telling others about them, offering help, donations and blessings - your generous contributions have enabled Anam Cara make weekly meditation groups, retreats, and courses available to everyone. We even had our first wedding on April 18, 2006! In the fall we will celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Anam Cara weekly meditation satsang. Because of you the years of serving to support people's meditation practices continue to mount. Anam Cara means "friend of the soul" and you've made it possible for us to continue fulfilling our mission in that regard. I am deeply grateful. With great respect and love, I thank you.

Sincerely,


Lawrence Edwards, Ph.D., LMHC, BCIAC
Anam Cara, Inc

phone: 914-234-4800
Email Marketing by