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Dear Friend
This time of year many spiritual traditions celebrate the gifts of the Divine that have appeared to humanity in the forms of great beings like Christ and Buddha, and miracles of light and revelation. One of the lasting gifts of these great events of the transcendent becoming immanent is dharma, the way to live in communion with the Inifinite. These blessed beings and revelations of the past point to ways that we can take refuge in the transcendent One every moment of every day.
There are differences between religious dharmas on the level of diet or prayer or ritual practices and certain beliefs, but on the highest level of right living, the way to be in this world, there is agreement: live with love, live with kindness, live with compassion and generosity toward all beings.
The way is not hidden, not a mystery, it is present in every moment, right there in the pure center of our hearts, the living flame of Love.
Whether we are inspired to live from the heart by Jesus, or Buddha, Krishna or Allah, Mary or Kwan Yin, by the heart of Torah or scripture, the wellspring of the heart is the boundless fount of Love, the living presence of the Divine within.
May we come back to the wisdom of the heart, the wisdom of dharma, throughout the day.
May the boundless Source in your favorite form guide you and bless you all ways!
May your holy days be filled with love, joy and revelation!
Peace on earth, good will to all!
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NEW Meditation Programs & Courses
Anam Cara Meditation Foundation
Everyone is welcome to our non-denominational meditation programs. No experience is necessary.
2nd & 4th Thursday Evening Meditation - 7:15pm, starting 12/12
We are starting regular meditation programs at our new location: 2 Byram Brook Place, Armonk, NY 10504. Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, beginning December 12th, 7:15-8:30pm, open meditation session - all are welcome. No registration needed.
Katonah, NY Monthly Meditation Sessions
Saturday Jan. 4th and Feb. 1, 2014: 7-8:45 pm
Fee: by donation. Suggested donation: $20
All donations are tax deductible.
Location: Katonah Yoga is generously hosting us.
39 Main Street, Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Everyone is welcome!
Buddhist Widsom Treasures I for Non-Buddhists!
5 week course starting Wed. 1/15, 7:15-8:45pm, Anam Cara, Armonk. Fee: $145 for 7.5 hours
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 from the wisdom that this ancient tradition offers. Priests, nuns, rabbis, ministers, scientists, business leaders and people from all walks of life 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 Buddha offered, including mindfulness meditation, vipassana and cultivating boundless compassion.
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. It's great to hear from you!
Everyone has
the heart to be a true friend of the soul, an
"Anam
Cara." By embodying that ideal 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.
TheAnam Cara Meditation
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 the
meditation page of our website.
Thank you for the many ways you have shown
support for Anam Cara . 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 the
address listed below or go to our website
where you
can make a secure online donation.
A special thank you to our generous supporters who give donations and make regular pledged donations.
Click HERE.
That link will also bring you to our links
with Sounds True and purchasing gifts and
products from them will help support
Anam
Cara..
I look forward to welcoming you
in person to our programs.
With
all my
appreciation and love,
I thank you all.
May all beings know complete freedom from suffering and may all our actions reflect only wisdom, compassion, patience and love.
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