Friday, 17 October 2008


Come to Halima's Urs (Celebration of her passing) 25 Oct 2008.
It will be 2 years since Halima crossed over and we invite you all to come and celebrate the occasion.

Programme Theme: A Wild Flower

Friday 24 Oct Sharing Evening
Arrivals any time after lunch (bring food to share). 6.30 pm Shared dinner
8.00 pm Welcome, introductions & sharing.

Saturday 25 Oct.
10 am Universal Worship followed by a procession down to the Temple site and the Memorial site. 1.30 pm Shared Lunch. 2.30 pm Dances of Universal Peace. 6.30 pm Shared Dinner. 7.30 pm Video Show of Halima.

Sunday 26 Oct Karma Yoga Day
It will be a long weekend and we hope some of you will also stay on for some quiet time at Sharda. Your koha of work (Karma Yoga) in the day will be deeply appreciated.

8.00 - 9.00 am Breakfast followed by Karma Yoga.

Friday, 3 October 2008

Beginners' Course in Shiatsu 8-9 November, 2008

Zen Shiatsu has been used for many centuries in Japan for relaxation and sports injuries. It is often very effective for common ailments such as sciatica, back, neck and shoulder pain, migraine and headaches, digestive disorders, respiratory problems, menstrual difficulties, and general fatigue.Enrol with: Shiatsu College Aotearoa, http://www.zenshiatsu.co.nz/15 Percy Graham Dr, Tuakau, Sth Auckland. All Welcome. Accommodation available at $20 per night. Phone Val at 0800 SHIATSU (0800-744-2878) or 09-236-9083

Sharda Events for October & November 2008

4-5 Oct The Path of Spiritual Retreat with Jamila Cranston-Buckley 09-817-5963 or jamilia@clear.net.nz
5 Oct Sun 11 am Universal Worship followed by shared lunch and Dances of Universal Peace.
11-12 Oct Shamanic Workshop. Contact Jan Natusch Jan@grafton.co.nz
15 Oct Wed Full Moon Meditation for Peace. Contact Carmela Lina 09-237-8189
18-19 Oct Tihei Mauri Ora - exploring Maori spirituality through the Dances of Universal Peace. Contact Shafia at shafia@xnet.co.nz or Wendy at hodderz@ihug.co.nz
25-26 Oct Halima's Urs (Memoriam). Fri 24 Arrivals (bring food to share), shared dinner, sharing. Sat 25 at 10am Universal Worship followed by ceremony at Temple & Memorial sites. Shared lunch at 1.30 pm followed by singing and dancing. Contact Sharda.

2 Nov Universal Worship at 11 am followed by shared lunch and Dances of Universal Peace.
8-9 Nov Beginners' Course in Shiatsu. Contact Val at 027-479-0068 0r 09-236-9083
13 Nov Thur Full Moon Meditation for Peace. Contact Carmela Lina at 09-237-8189
15-16 Nov Grandmothers' Weekend with Annie Bottcher. Contact Annie 027-660-0094
19-23 Nov. Psychosynthesis Practioners' Workshop
29 Nov to 5 Dec Nasqabandiyyah Retreat with Sheikh Hamid Hasan. Contact Andy 021-0250-7177