Kundalini Splendor

Here is the newsletter from Anam Cara, which is founded and directed by Lawrence Edwards

May 29, 2008 Anam Cara, Inc. Newsletter Perennial Wisdom For The Soul's Journey

Spring is maturing in New York with countless flowers and lush green foliage covering the ancient northern reaches of the Appalachian Mountains here. The cycles of nature, the rocks and boulders, the flooding streams, and the voices of myriad creatures all speak their wisdom which we can hear if we;re willing to listen with a still mind.

Anonymous, Chinook, 18th Century

We call upon the earth, our planet home, with its

beautiful depths and soaring heights,

its vitality and abundance of life,

and together we ask that it

Teach us, and show us the Way.

We call upon the mountains, the Cascades and the

Olympics, the high green valleys

and meadows filled with wild flowers,

the snows that never melt,

the summits of intense silence,

and we ask that theyTeach us, and show us the Way.

We call upon the waters that rim the earth, horizon to

horizon, that flow in our rivers and streams,

that fall upon our gardens

and fields and we ask that theyTeach us,

and show us the Way.

We call upon the land which grows our food, the

nurturing soil, the fertile fields,

the abundant gardens and orchards, and we ask that they

Teach us, and show us the Way.

We call upon the forests, the great trees reaching

strongly to the sky with earth in

their roots and the heavens in their branches,

the fir and the pine and the cedar, and we ask them to

Teach us, and show us the Way.

We call upon the creatures of the fields and forests

and the seas, our brothers and sisters

the wolves and deer, the eagle and dove,

the great whales and the dolphin,

the beautiful Orca and salmon

who share our Northwest home,

and we ask them to

Teach us, and show us the Way.

We call upon all those who have

lived on this earth,

our ancestors and our friends,

who dreamed the best for future generations,

and upon whose lives our lives are built,

and with thanksgiving, we call upon them to

Teach us, and show us the Way.

And lastly, we call upon all that we hold

most sacred, the presence and power

of the Great Spirit of love and truth

which flows through all the Universe,

to be with us to

Teach us, and show us the Way.

From "The Essential Mystics: Selections from the World's Great Wisdom Traditions," Edited by Andrew Harvey


June Programs Anam Cara, Bedford, NY April 30th-June 4th, Wednesday Evenings, 7:15-8:45 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. This course will be repeated in the fall.

June 17th, Tuesday, 7:30- 9pm

Special Kirtan Night!

Shivananda, Mataji's musical director

whom many will remember for his extraordinary violin and tabla playing, will be back with us, along with Satya, Shubalanda and friends, to offer a night of ecstatic chanting. Join us and bring a friend!

June 29th, Sunday, 9--3:30

One Day Mini- Retreat:

Taking Refuge In Stillness

Give yourself a day to let go of it all and dive into the refreshing peace that lies just beyond the thought waves of the mind. Experience the deeper refreshment that comes from being quietly at ease for long enougth that it has a chance to truly soak in. All are welcome, pre-registration is required.

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.

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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.
Lawrence Edwards, Ph.D. Founder and DirectorAnam Cara, Inc.
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phone: 914-234-4800