Monday, December 14, 2009
Anam Cara Newsletter
December 11, 2009
Anam Cara Foundation
Perennial Wisdom For The Soul's Journey
Sophia'='s Gifts
Events
* Gifts
* Upcoming Programs
Quick Links
* Newsletter Archive
* Lawrence Edwards, Ph.D.
* Sacred Poetry
* Dorothy Walters, Ph.D.
* Martin Lowenthal, Ph.D.
Join our mailing list!
Greetings and Namaste!
December is a remarkable month for celebrating many of the ways that the Infinite has revealed itself to humanity. We just finished celebrating Rohatsu, the Buddhist holiday marking Buddha's enlightenment which led him to share with all the noble path to boundless compassion and freedom from all suffering.
Soon we will celebrate Hanukkah, the Divine revealing itself through the miraculous burning of the oil lamps giving proof of the Divine Presence.
We'll also celebrate the ancient solstice holiday marking the Light's return overcoming darkness and remaining true to its promise to eternally uphold that dharma.
Shortly after that we will celebrate the birth of Jesus and the boundless gifts of Love, peace and forgiveness that the Father gave to the world through Jesus as another living model of what we are capable of giving.
Such Divine abundance! Countless are the ways that the Divine reveals itself and is born anew for our hearts and minds to delight in. Clearly the message across all traditions is give and give and give and give, and keep giving because you are a portal for the infinite, inexhaustible generosity of the Divine, regardless of what name you call that One.
Gifts
Enjoy!
Caring for elderly Stand By Me
This is a wonderful YouTube video of musicians from around the world playing and singing Stand By Me recorded by Playing For Change.
Pianist Michele McLaughlin plays Celtic Christmas.
This is an English version of the Heart Sutra by Lama Surya Das: Mahaprajna Paramita Hridaya Sutra
This is a link to a new free podcast put out by Sounds True Publications as part of their series "Insights at the Edge" by owner/publisher Tami Simon. In this podcast she interviews Lawrence Edwards about spiritual awakening and Kundalini. PODCAST (go to http://www.soundstrue.com/podcast/?p=1385
for podcast)
Upcoming Programs
Anam Cara Foundation, Bedford, NY
Tues. Jan. 12, 2010; 7:30-8:45
The Science & Art of Meditation
Start the New Year right with this informative and great introduction to the practice of meditation. Dr. Edwards will review some of the amazing brain research on meditation and how it supports optimal health and wellbeing. This is a wonderful program for people new to meditation and those who are interested in the scientific research on meditation. Suggested donation: $20.
Wed. Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2010; 7-15- 8:45pm
Buddhist Wisdom Treasures II
Many people have been asking for a continuation of the Buddhist Wisdom Treasures for Non-Buddhists initial course and here it is! Start the New Year off with your highest good at heart. You don't have to have taken the first course, though it will be helpful, and of course you don't have to become a Buddhist to enjoy and benefit from the insights and wisdom of this great tradition. Pre-registration required. Fee: $125
Sat. Dec. 19th 7:00pm
Monthly 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!
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 canceled on that night on 914-234-4800.
Check the Anam Cara Foundation website for new program additions.
For more information please visit our Events page (click here)
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 another to find love and compassion within themselves.
NOTE FROM DOROTHY: PLEASE GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE PODCAST MENTIONED ABOVE CONSISTING OF AN INTERVIEW WITH LAWRENCE EDWARDS BY TAMI SIMON, THE OWNER AND PUBLISHER OF SOUNDSTRUE, WHO PUBLISHED "KUNDALINI RISING," THAT CONTAINS AN IMPORTANT ARTICLE BY dR. eDWARDS.
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.
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 the meditation page of our website.
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 or go to our website where you can make a secure online donation. Click HERE. That link will also bring you to our links with Sounds True and purchasing gifts and products from them will help support The Anam Cara Foundation.
I look forward to welcoming you in person to our programs.
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 loving kindness.
Lawrence signature
Lawrence Edwards, Ph.D.
Founder and Director
The Anam Cara Foundation
Lawrence on the Isle of Iona, Scotland
All newsletter contents copyrighted 2009
email: le@anamcara-ny.org
phone: 914-234-4800
web: http://www.anamcara-ny.org
Anam Cara Foundation
Perennial Wisdom For The Soul's Journey
Sophia'='s Gifts
Events
* Gifts
* Upcoming Programs
Quick Links
* Newsletter Archive
* Lawrence Edwards, Ph.D.
* Sacred Poetry
* Dorothy Walters, Ph.D.
* Martin Lowenthal, Ph.D.
Join our mailing list!
Greetings and Namaste!
December is a remarkable month for celebrating many of the ways that the Infinite has revealed itself to humanity. We just finished celebrating Rohatsu, the Buddhist holiday marking Buddha's enlightenment which led him to share with all the noble path to boundless compassion and freedom from all suffering.
Soon we will celebrate Hanukkah, the Divine revealing itself through the miraculous burning of the oil lamps giving proof of the Divine Presence.
We'll also celebrate the ancient solstice holiday marking the Light's return overcoming darkness and remaining true to its promise to eternally uphold that dharma.
Shortly after that we will celebrate the birth of Jesus and the boundless gifts of Love, peace and forgiveness that the Father gave to the world through Jesus as another living model of what we are capable of giving.
Such Divine abundance! Countless are the ways that the Divine reveals itself and is born anew for our hearts and minds to delight in. Clearly the message across all traditions is give and give and give and give, and keep giving because you are a portal for the infinite, inexhaustible generosity of the Divine, regardless of what name you call that One.
Gifts
Enjoy!
Caring for elderly Stand By Me
This is a wonderful YouTube video of musicians from around the world playing and singing Stand By Me recorded by Playing For Change.
Pianist Michele McLaughlin plays Celtic Christmas.
This is an English version of the Heart Sutra by Lama Surya Das: Mahaprajna Paramita Hridaya Sutra
This is a link to a new free podcast put out by Sounds True Publications as part of their series "Insights at the Edge" by owner/publisher Tami Simon. In this podcast she interviews Lawrence Edwards about spiritual awakening and Kundalini. PODCAST (go to http://www.soundstrue.com/podcast/?p=1385
for podcast)
Upcoming Programs
Anam Cara Foundation, Bedford, NY
Tues. Jan. 12, 2010; 7:30-8:45
The Science & Art of Meditation
Start the New Year right with this informative and great introduction to the practice of meditation. Dr. Edwards will review some of the amazing brain research on meditation and how it supports optimal health and wellbeing. This is a wonderful program for people new to meditation and those who are interested in the scientific research on meditation. Suggested donation: $20.
Wed. Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2010; 7-15- 8:45pm
Buddhist Wisdom Treasures II
Many people have been asking for a continuation of the Buddhist Wisdom Treasures for Non-Buddhists initial course and here it is! Start the New Year off with your highest good at heart. You don't have to have taken the first course, though it will be helpful, and of course you don't have to become a Buddhist to enjoy and benefit from the insights and wisdom of this great tradition. Pre-registration required. Fee: $125
Sat. Dec. 19th 7:00pm
Monthly 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!
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 canceled on that night on 914-234-4800.
Check the Anam Cara Foundation website for new program additions.
For more information please visit our Events page (click here)
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 another to find love and compassion within themselves.
NOTE FROM DOROTHY: PLEASE GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE PODCAST MENTIONED ABOVE CONSISTING OF AN INTERVIEW WITH LAWRENCE EDWARDS BY TAMI SIMON, THE OWNER AND PUBLISHER OF SOUNDSTRUE, WHO PUBLISHED "KUNDALINI RISING," THAT CONTAINS AN IMPORTANT ARTICLE BY dR. eDWARDS.
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.
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 the meditation page of our website.
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 or go to our website where you can make a secure online donation. Click HERE. That link will also bring you to our links with Sounds True and purchasing gifts and products from them will help support The Anam Cara Foundation.
I look forward to welcoming you in person to our programs.
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 loving kindness.
Lawrence signature
Lawrence Edwards, Ph.D.
Founder and Director
The Anam Cara Foundation
Lawrence on the Isle of Iona, Scotland
All newsletter contents copyrighted 2009
email: le@anamcara-ny.org
phone: 914-234-4800
web: http://www.anamcara-ny.org
