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January 1, 2009
 
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Greetings and Namaste!

Now!
Now is the End.
Now is the Beginning.
Give your attention to this point.
Give all your attention! Now!

My dear one,
All beings are born longing to be enveloped in love.
All beings long to be joyous, free and at peace.
All are sons and daughters of the One Loving Source,
longing for that sublime union once again.

The one who harms a child brings pain to the Mother.
One who loves and protects Her sons and daughters
receives the joy and blessings of the Mother.
Harm none and win Her favor!
Her gifts are beyond the mind's vain imaginings!
She will fill the space emptied of selfish pursuits
with boundless Ecstasy
as She embraces every cell of your body
making it quiver with joy!
Had you forgotten that this was possible?
How many life times have you sought this?

All desires are but desires for the One.
All joys are but projected fragments of the One.
The Wise, taking refuge in the One,
Relinquishing the one and
Choosing the One,
Moment-by-moment 'til choiceless awareness remains,
Walk in freedom,
Radiating Compassion for all.

Following the Way,
Let us walk,
skip, dance together
until all are free!

Emaho!

 Wisdom's Roses
 

Love your neighbor like something which you yourself are. For all souls are one. Each is a spark from the original soul, and this soul is wholly inherent in all souls, just as your soul is in all members of your body. It may happen that your hand makes a mistake and hits you. But would you then take a stick and punish your hand... and so increase your pain? It is the same if your neighbor, who is of one soul with you, wrongs you because he does not understand. If you punish him you only hurt yourself.
Rabbi Shmelke of Nikolsburg (18th Century)

From The Enlightened Mind
Stephen Mitchell, ed.



Nobody doubts that he exists, though he may doubt the existence of God. If he finds out the truth about himself and discovers his own source, that is all that is required...
Reality is simply the loss of the ego. Destroy the ego by seeking its identity. It will automatically vanish and reality will shine forth by itself. This is the direct method.

Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950)
From The Enlightened Mind
Stephen Mitchell, ed.


How odd to see this garden inside the flame.
My heart has become capable of every form:
a grassland for gazelles, a home for Christian Monks,
a temple for idols, the pilgrims of Ka'aba,
the scrolls of the Torah and the book of Quran.
I follow the religion of Love: wherever Its camels turn,
that is my religion and my faith.
Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi (12 Century Sufi mystic)



I ask all blessings,
I ask them with reverence,
of my mother the earth,
of the sky, moon, and sun my father.
I am old age: the essence of life,
I am the source of all happiness.
All is peaceful, all in beauty,
all in harmony, all in joy.
Anonymous Navaho

From The Enlightened Heart
Stephen Mitchell, ed.


 


 Winter Programs
 Anam Cara, Bedford, NY



Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, 7:15pm
Four Week Science and Art of Meditation Course
Perfect for new meditators and people wanting to gain the tremendous health benefits meditation offers. Meets once a week for 4 weeks. Details are on the Anam Cara website.

Sunday January 25th
Meditation For Health & Wellbeing. 9am-3:30pm.
Great for people new to meditation or for those wanting to deepen their practice and learn about the science of meditation as well. Pre-registration is required. Details are on the website.

Saturday Jan. 31 & Feb. 21 7:30pm
Kirtan Night!
With Satya, Ma and Kalidas. Join us in this ancient and ecstatic practice of chanting the names of the Divine. Everyone is welcome!

February 27-March 1, 2009, 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. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $270, includes meals but not accommodations.

Meditation Group Every Tuesday Evening: starts promptly at 7:30pm at our center at the Anam Cara Foundation 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.


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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.

The Anam Cara Foundation 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. We've added to that page a translation, transliteration and free MP3 audio file of an ancient Sanskrit Universal Prayer. May it be an inspiration to all.

Thank you for the many ways you have shown support for The Anam Cara Foundation. Because of your gifts we can offer free programs and instruction to thousands of people. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation please send it to address listed below.

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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Lawrence Edwards, Ph.D.
Founder and Director
The Anam Cara Foundation

Lawrence on the Isle of Iona, Scotland
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