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Greetings and Namaste!
For lovers of wisdom (philo +
Sophia, i.e. philosophers), Sophia, like Saraswati in
India, is an
archetypal portal for the Divine source, through which
wisdom and knowledge flows into this world.
Lord Buddha's gifts to all
humanity are amongst the very highest and most
treasured expressions of Sophia's eternal river of all-
embracing wisdom, compassion, and love
flowing into this world. Like Ganga Devi coursing
through the Auspicous One's locks to land gently upon
the earth, Lord Buddha in all his forms, acts as a
pitcher, a receptacle that receives and also
continuously pours forth
its grace-filled contents into the world for the relief of
all being's suffering.
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Fall Programs
Anam Cara, Bedford, NY
Saturday Sept. 27th -
Kirtan
Night! 7
PM
With the Ma Kirtan Singers, Satya and
Kalidas. Join us in this ancient and ecstatic practice
of chanting the names of the Divine. Everyone is
welcome!
Oct. 1-Nov.5,
Wednesday
Evenings, 7:15-8:45 (no class 10/22)
5
Week
Course
Buddhist Wisdom Treasures for Non-
Buddhists
Taught by
Lawrence Edwards,
Ph.D.
The Buddhist tradition offers
great
insights into the workings of the mind and how we can
be free not only of the mind, but of all suffering.
One
doesn't have to be a Buddhist to gain the tremendous
benefits offered by this ancient tradition of wisdom.
Priests, nuns, rabbis, ministers, scientists,
business leaders and people from every background
have found the teachings of the Buddha enhanced
their everyday lives and their spiritual practices.
During this course we will explore the foundational
teachings and practices that the Buddha offered to
anyone who was interested in gaining greater
freedom from suffering and gaining access to
unwavering joy. There will be plenty of time to discuss
how these teachings and practices apply to work,
family, relationships, etc.
November
14-16, Friday Evening-Sunday
Afternoon
Mysteries of the Divine
Feminine and
Kundalini Empowerment
Retreat
Led by Lawrence Edwards,
Ph.D.
The extraordinary power of
Consciousness that allows us to directly know the
Infinite is called
Kundalini in the yogic tradition. In this
retreat you will be guided through ancient practices
that awaken and unfold the inner power of meditation
and
yoga, Kundalini.
Through this innate
power of Consciousness we will explore the
archetypal realms of transcendence, wisdom and
grace. Through the power of mantra, chanting, breath
work, and the profound tales of mystical traditions,
including the Black Madonna, Inanna, Kali and
Kundalini, we will further access the inner source of
true knowledge and ultimate freedom. That source is
the Divine within. Through this process you will be
empowered to deepen and sustain your meditation
practice at home. Many people take this retreat
repeatedly in order to delve more and more deeply into
the mysteries of true meditation and further unfold the
power of Kundalini. Sharings from others who have
taken the retreat can be found through the program
link
below.
Meditation
Group
Every Tuesday
Evening:
starts promptly at 7:30pm at our center at
SunRaven in Bedford, NY. All are welcome! Directions
are on the Anam Cara website. If you wonder
whether the group is being held on a particular
Tuesday evening there will always be a
message stating if it is cancelled on that
night on 914-234-4800.
Click here to find out more about the programs....
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Thank you all
for your notes of appreciation for our newsletter.
Everyone has
the heart to be a true friend of the soul, an Anam
Cara. By embodying that ideal ourselves we may help
another to find it in themselves.
Our highest nature is always manifest in
relationship - to all other beings, to the
environment, in relation to our own body and
mind. Becoming mindful of the quality of our
relationships
allows us to learn where the light shines and where it
needs to shine more. The ideal of Anam Cara is to
continuously endeaver to expand the depth and the
inclusiveness of the loving kindness we bring into
every relationship.
If
you have any
suggestions, comments or sharings, for our
newsletter please don't
hesitate to e-mail me and I'll do my best to
respond.
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. There are free meditation
instructions and downloadable audio files of guided
meditations on our website.
Thank
you for
the many ways you have shown
support for Anam Cara, Inc. Because
of
your gifts we can offer free programs like the ones
we'll be putting on for hospice volunteers in April and
our other offerings.
I look forward to welcoming you
in person to our programs.
With great
appreciation and love,
I thank you all.
May all beings realize complete freedom from suffering and may all our actions reflect only wisdom, compassion, patience and loving kindness.
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