March
Events
BLOSSOMS
OF THE DHARMA: LIVING AS A BUDDHIST NUN
Sunday, March 4
In recent years there has been growing interest by western women in Buddhist monastic practice. Who are these women? Why do they choose this lifestyle? Are they happy?
The Venerable Thubten Chodron, ordained in 1977, will answer these questions and share with us the challenges and opportunities of such a life path. Ven. Chodron, publisher of several books and a worldwide teacher of Buddhist psychology, has studied extensively in India and Nepal with HH the Dalai Lama, Zopa Rinpoche, and others.
BHAKTI
YOGA: MEANS TO AN END, OR AN END IN ITSELF?
Sunday, March 11
Paul has been involved since the early ‘70’s in an exploration of esoteric religious movements. From leadership positions in two greatly differing spiritual groups, Paul has moved further and further away from what he sees as dogmatic (or celebrity worship) approaches to religion.
Currently, with others of like mind, he is in the process of co-creating a communal group which, in part, is based upon a lighthearted approach to Bhakti Yoga, one that is marked by the conspicuous absence of any and all guru figures. Come explore what could be seen as an apparent contradiction in this approach.
WORKING
EQUALLY IN THE VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE REALMS
Sunday, March 18
The work of inner transformation is two-fold: working with ego issues in everyday life, and~ simultaneously nourishing the seed. "Gather the scattered fragments of your ego” says Maulana Rumi, and also revolve around the sun that never sets.” This two-fold work will make your cheeks rosy red with illumination. Join as for en experiential afternoon of insights and practices of the Sufi tradition. Jamal is from the Sufi lineage of North Bengal and active as teacher and minister in the interfaith movement.
THERAPEUTIC
TOUCH: A HEALING MEDITATION Susan Wager, MD.
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Sunday, March 25
Therapeutic Touch is a complementary healing modality that reduces pain, reduces anxiety and promotes healing. Since its inception in the 1970’s, increasing numbers of health care practitioners have integrated TT into their daily practices. Many have discovered that both patient and healer are affected by sharing in the process of a TT treatment. Laypersons have also been trained in the method.