Our very spiritual annual Water Ceremony witnesses the Shin experience of awareness, interdependence, compassion, faith and gratitude. Please bring a vial of water from a location visited during the summer months (it can be tap too that symbolizes the place) that represents an experience of either interconnectedness, compassion, deep gratitude or entrusting faith. All vials will be poured into…
Remember…No gathering. Labor Day Weekend.
Hearing is the most enduring of our five senses, often available even when we are unconscious. Using the power of sound, Priscilla Gale, Reiki master and voice teacher, will direct our energy to a deep state of meditation with the vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls. Mats are limited so please bring a mat, yoga mat…
This workshop offered by Melissa Lewis, RN BSN introduces a fresh powerful method for revitalizing our lives. Rather than expressing or repressing, this unique practice shows us how to directly transform the toxic energy of negativity into the medicinal energy of clear mind, healing to both body and mind. Tuesday, August 19th 7-9pm Silk…
How is it that lost, despair and confusion can be transformed in the substance of purpose, love and understanding? What is the shadow? What is the Primal Vow? How can we experience faith, hope and salvation? Participants of the previous weekend Shin retreat will reflect on and share their retreat experience. Presented by Rev. G. Lewis-Bastias.
This annual and unique retreat will take place on August 8 -10 in Barre, Ma, from Friday 7:30 p.m. – Sunday 2 p.m. It will explore the deeper dimensions of Shin Buddhism and will look into how the Shin teachings are applied in everyday life.There is minimum sitting meditation, some chanting, and memorable and profound…
How has the Dharma enriched your life? This forum of Fellowship members will discuss how the Buddha’s teachings and practices have transformed their lives. Presented by Shoju.
The topic will be imperfection as a spiritual principle. We will learn about the Japanese concept of wabi sabi and also reflect on our bonpu nature. How can we find beauty in imperfection and the profundity of nature and the cycle of birth, decay and death? Presented by Jinshu. Note: There will be a special…
Dr. Mark Unno, a well known and hregarded Shin teacher, will be visiting our Fellowship from Oregon on Sunday, July 20th. This articulate, charismatic, and insightful teacher will be giving a special Dharma Presentation on a key Shin teaching: the manifestation of Boundless Compassion in our lives within the dynamic current of change and tragedy. …
Explore some of the concepts discussed in Zen and the Art of Psychotherapy by Robert Rosenbaum. This book combines some of the principles of Zen practices with common themes explored in therapy and the results are greater opportunities for healing on both a practical and spiritual level. Presented by Jinshu.