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Dear Friend
This month brings so many ways of celebrating revelation and divine incarnation. Contemplating these brings the mind back to its own origin, its own calling, its own higher purpose.
May everyone realize the fullness of their abilities to give generously, to love boundlessly, and to breathe with compassion and kindness for all!
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December Quotes For Reflection
"Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us we're here for something else besides ourselves." Eric Sevareid
"When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas time. Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs?"
G.K. Chesterton
Chanukah Blessing
"Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has kept us alive, and has preserved us, and enabled us to reach this time."
Rohatsu - December 8th celebration of Buddha's enlightenment
"The traveler has reached the end of the journey! In the freedom of the infinite he is free from all sorrows, the fetters that bound him are thrown away, and the burning fever of life is no more."
Dhammapada - Sayings of the Buddha
The flute doesn't claim credit
for the alluring sound of Lord Krishna's
breath vibrating with life,
blowing through it
into the world.
The faucet can't claim credit
for the life-giving qualities
of the pure water
that flows through it.
Mother Mary didn't claim credit
for the grace that flowed through her
into this world through her son.
Eternal Mayadevi, Buddha's mother,
doesn't claim credit for what issued
forth from her.
Mothers surrender to the humble tasks
asked of them.
Simply be open, clear, pure,
surrendered and willing.
And surely the One
will find you
an irresistible
instrument of service!
Kalidas
December 2011
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Meditation Programs
Anam Cara Foundation, OH & NY
Everyone is welcome to our non-denominational meditation programs. No experience is necessary. We're located at 9380 Main Street, Second Floor, Montgomery, OH 45242
Cincinnati Monthly Meditation Sessions
First Tuesday of each month, 7:15pm
7:15-8:30pm. Fee: by donation, suggested donation is $20.
Mt. Kisco, NY Monthly Meditation Sessions
Saturday Evenings, Jan. 14, Feb. 12. 7-8:30pm
Fee: By donation.
Location: 100 S. Bedford Rd., Mt. Kisco, NY. Please arrive early.
For more information please visit our Events page (click here)
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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 serve to help
others to find love and compassion within
themselves and the world.
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 endeavor to expand the depth
and the
inclusiveness of the loving kindness we bring
into
every relationship, every moment, every breath.
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.
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Foundation is a 501
(C) 3,
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teaching
meditative practices. Our non-
denominational
programs are open to all. There are free
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I look forward to welcoming you
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With
all my
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 love.
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