The Stream at Sharda

The recent heavy rains have turned our placid stream into a torrent of white water. Here are a few photos:

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The Sharda Calendar for September and October

9 Sept Sun 11am Universal Worship, 12.30pm shared lunch, 2pm Dances of Universal Peace
21-23 Sept Fri-Sun Heart Collective Weekend. Arrival Fri night and finishes Sun afternoon.
23 Sept Sun. Shared lunch at 1pm (bring a plate)followed by Equinox Ritual
27 Sept Thur 7pm Full Moon Meditation for Peace
7 Oct Sun 11am Universal Worship, 12.30pm shared lunch, 2 pm Dances of Universal Peace
19-21 Oct Fri-Mon The Genesis Cycle Workshop with Shafia Stevens
26 Oct Fri 7pm Full Moon Meditation for Peace
27 Oct Sat 10am-5pm Workshop by Sheikh Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee
28 Oct Sun 10am Dedication Service for Masheikha Halima McEwan followed by unveiling and other memorial events.
See below for posts on Genesis Cycle, Heart Collective and Sheikh Llewellyn. More details will be posted later for Halima's Dedication.

3 Events with Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee in October

A Sufi Teacher in the Naqshbandiyya-Mujaddidiyya Sufi Order, Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee has specialised in the area of dreamwork, integrating the ancient Sufi approach to dreams with the insights of modern psychology. In recent years the focus of his writing and teaching has been on spiritual responsibility in our present time of transition, and the emerging global consciousness of oneness. Author of several books, including Awakening the World: A Global Dimension to Spiritual Practice, Spiritual Power: How it Works, he lectures throughout the United States, Europe and for the first time in Australia and New Zealand.

Thursday Evening Talk Topic: Awakening the World: A Global Dimension to Spiritual Practice. 25 Oct, 7-9.30 pm

at Blockhouse Bay Boat Club, Endeavour St, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland.

Friday Evening Talk Topic: Anima Mundi: The World Soul,

26 Oct, 7-9 pm at Auckland Unitarian Church, 1A Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland.

Saturday One-Day Seminar 27 Oct, 10 am - 5 pm at The Sharda Centre, 15 Percy Graham Dr, Tuakau. Accommodation available but pre-booking needed. Bring a plate for lunch.

For further information and booking, contact Hakim at 021 141 3177 or bailznz@woosh.co.nz

Heart Collective Weekend 21 - 23 September

The Heart Collective is open to all. It is a loose-linked group of like-minded healers who meet at Sharda to have time out, have fun and indulge in multiple healing practices. There are no extra charges other than Sharda day fees of $10 and overnight stay of $20. Come for the day or stay over for the weekend. Bring food to share. This weekend is also to commemorate the third month of Helen Lake's passing. Helen was an active member of the group. Arrival 21 Fri night.
It will end with the Equinox Ritual on Sunday afternoon. For further information, contact Jennie at jennifer_spiral@hotmail.com

Weekly Healing Service

A Healing Service will be conducted by Sami'ullah every Thursday at 10 am at the Sharda Centre. It's purpose is to offer prayer and absent healing to those requesting it.