Shine Life Design
New Beginnings Workshop

Shine Life Design was born out of 25 years of intensive study into personal development, wealth development, happiness and longetivity. Study spanning topics of the Ancients, Laws of the Universe, Quantam Physics and science including the etheric and spiritual realms.

22-24 January, 2010

$220 inc materials

Jules Bright (RgN, Naturopath, Medical Herbalist, Ambulance Officer, Reiki Master, Body & Spa Therapist, Inventor)

email Jules at brights77@bigpond.com

Calendar for Oct/Nov 2009

4 Oct Sun Universal Worship at 11 am followed by shared lunch.
Temple Feasibility Meeting at 1.30 pm chaired by Majid. All welcome.
5 Oct Mon Full Moon Meditation for Peace at 7 pm. Contact Carmela Lina at 09-237-8189
10-11 Oct Shamanism Weekend with Jan Natusch. Contact Jan@grafton.co.nz
17-18 Oct Mystery School with Jessica Fleming 021-167-9557
email jessicafleming@gmail.com
19 Mon-29 Mon Devi Tide's Training. Contact Jamila 0064-(0)9-818-0478
email jamilia@clear.net.nz
31Oct Sat Halima's Urs (Memorial Day) Quiet day for visits, shared meals and memories. Please come and help us keep her vision alive. Bring food to share. Accommodation available, please contact Ben 021-146-9038

1 Nov Sun Continuation of Halima's Urs
Universal Worship at 11 am followed by shared lunch.
Temple Feasibility Meeting at 1.30 pm chaired by Majid. This temple was Halima's dream.
All welcomed. Come and discuss the Temple and also to keep abreast with the progress of this group in the open monthly First Sunday meetings.
3 Nov Tues Full Moon Meditation for Peace at 7 pm. Contact Carmela Lina at 09-237-8189
7-8 Nov Shamanism Weekend with Jan Natusch. Contact Jan@grafton.co.nz
14-17 Nov Sat-Tues Tihei Mauri Ora 2 with Shafia Stevens and Wendy. email shafia@xnet.co.nz
21 Nov Sat Lightdancers with Gina Gibson 021-619-025
28 Nov Sat Yoga with Prema Caitlin
22 Nov Sun Women's Qigong with Tamara 021-255-1087
28 Nov Sat Yoga with Dr Pooja Maddela & Prema Caitlin. See earlier post in this blog. email: premayoga@slingshot.co.nz

Calendar for May/June 2009

2 May Sat Fire Poi with Gina Gibson in Centre. Contact Gina 021-619-025
2 May Sat Sweat Lodge with Rahaman. 09-238-3513 or davidrahaman@yahoo.co.uk
3 May Sun Universal Worship 11 am followed by shared lunch.
8 May Full Moon Meditation for Peace at 7 pm. Contact Carmela Lina at 09-237-8189
22 - 24 May Shamanism Weekend with Genevieve Simperingham. Contact gen@celticshaman.org
29 - 31 May Esoteric Retreat with Jamila Cranston-Buckley. Contact Jamila 0064-(0)9-818-0478 email jamilia@clear.net.nz

6 - 7 June Shamanism Weekend with Jan Natusch. Contact Jan@grafton.co.nz
8 June Mon Full Moon Meditation for Peace at 7 pm. Contact Carmela Lina at 09-237-8189
13 June Sat. Working Bee Contact Ben at 021-146-9038. Free stayover for volunteers.
14 June Sun Universal Worship at 11 am followed by shared lunch. Temple Feasibility Meeting at 1.30 pm chaired by Majid. All welcome.
21 June Sun Women's Leadership Course with Jessica Flemeing 021-167-9557 email jessicafleming@gmail.comt
27 - 28 June Shamanism Weekend with Jan Natusch. Contact Jan@grafton.co.nz

Calendar for February/March 2009

1 Feb. Universal Worship at 11 am followed by shared lunch and Dances of Universal Peace.
7 - 8 Feb. Bhajan evening. Shared dinner followed by Bhajan singing.
10 Feb Tues Full Moon Meditation for Peace at 7 pm. Contact Carmela Lina at 09-237-8189
14 - 15 Feb. Shamanism Weekend with Jan Natusch. Contact Jan@grafton.co.nz
21 - 22 Feb. Nonviolent Communication Trainers Weekend. Contact Wayne Prince 027-237-9657 email p.toms@orcon.net.nz
28 Feb. Sat. Fire Poi with Gina Gibson in Centre. Contact Gina 021-619-025
28 Feb. Sat. Sweat Lodge with Rahaman. 09-238-3513 or davidrahaman@yahoo.co.uk

6 - 8 March Shamanism Weekend with Jan Natusch. Contact Jan@grafton.co.nz
8 March Sun. Universal Worship in Cottage at 11 am followed by shared lunch.
11 March Wed. Full Moon Meditation for Peace at 7 pm. Contact Carmela Lina at 09-237-8189
14 - 15 March Shamanism Weekend with Genevieve Simperingham. Contact gen@celticshaman.org
21 - 22 March The Living Heart Weekend with Jamila 09-818-0478 email jamilia@clear.net.nz
28 - 29 March. Holistic Health Workshop with Lynda Millar 021-510-378 email info@holistichealthltd.co.nz
28 March. Sat. Sweat Lodge with Rahaman. 09-238-3513 or davidrahaman@yahoo.co.uk

Calendar for January/February 2009
4 Jan Universal Worship at 11 am followed by shared lunch and Dances of Universal Peace.
12 Jan Mon Full Moon Meditation for Peace at 7 pm. Contact Carmela Lina at 09-237-8189
17 - 18 Jan Shamanism Weekend with Jan Natusch. Contact Jan@grafton.co.nz
24 - 27 Jan. Healing Summer Camp. Contact Val at 027-479-0068 0r 09-236-9083
31 Jan. Sat. Sweat Lodge with Rahaman. 09-238-3513 or davidrahaman@yahoo.co.uk

8 Feb. Universal Worship at 11 am followed by shared lunch and Dances of Universal Peace.
10 Feb Tues Full Moon Meditation for Peace at 7 pm. Contact Carmela Lina at 09-237-8189
14 - 15 Feb. Shamanism Weekend with Jan Natusch. Contact Jan@grafton.co.nz
21 - 22 Feb. Nonviolent Communication Trainers Weekend. p.toms@orcon.net.nz
28 Feb. Sat. Sweat Lodge with Rahaman. 09-238-3513 or davidrahaman@yahoo.co.uk

Shared Lunch to celebrate the Summer Solstice.
Sunday 21 December at 12.30 pm. Bring a plate and just turn up for a relaxed get together.

Sharda Christmas Eve Party for all. 24 Dec. 7 pm. Shared Dinner. Bring a plate. Followed by games and spiritual fun stuff. Children are welcome. Accommodation available so you can stay over and enjoy a relaxed Christmas Day.

Sweat Lodge to celebrate Summer Solstice
Sat 20 December 2008

Rahaman is doing another sweat lodge at Sharda. Koha is asked. Accommodation is available for those wanting to stay over at $20 per person per night. Please contact Rahaman at 09-238-3513 for further details. Email: davidrahaman@yahoo.net.uk

• 5 pm Arrival. Fire lighting
• 7 pm Enter Sweat Lodge
• Bring food to share after sweat
  

Calendar for November and December 2008

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

6-7 Dec Shamanism Workshop. Contact Genevieve 09-434-3542 email gen@celticshaman.org.nz
7 Dec. 11 am Universal Worship in Halima's Cottage followed by shared lunch.
12 Dec. Fri 7 pm Full Moon Meditation for Peace. Contact Carmela Lina at 09-237-8189
13-14 Dec. Shiatsu College Final Term 4 day Course
20 Dec. Summer Solstice Sweat Lodge. Contact Rahaman davidrahaman@yahoo.net.uk or 09-238-3513
21 Dec. Shared Lunch to celebrate Summer Solstice. Bring a plate. Just turn up.
24 Dec. Sharda Christmas Eve Party for all. 7 pm Shared Dinner. Followed by games and spiritual fun stuff. Accommodation available.
25 Dec. Open Day. Enjoy the grounds and the peace at Sharda.
31 Dec. New Years Eve. 6 pm Ritual

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.

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

Shiatsu Workshop 23-24 August, 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)

Next Shiatsu Workshop is scheduled for 8-9 November, 2008

Calendar of Events August 2008

3 August Universal Worship 11 am Koha asked. 12.30 shared lunch.

15-17 August (Fri 6pm start). Healing our Birth and Early Childhood. Release the old patterns that tend to trip us up again and again in our relationships. Contact Genevieve 09-434-3542 or gen@celticshaman.org

18 August (Mon) 7pm. Full Moon Meditation for Peace. Contact Carmela Lina 09-237-8189 Koha requested.

23-24 August Beginner's Course in Shiatsu. Contact Val 0800-744-2878.

Linking the Inayati Family on World Peace Day 21 June 2008

Saturday night was a very special night as over 70 of us gathered on the Southern Winter Solstice. Because New Zealand is the first country to greet the new day, we led the world in the celebrations and heart prayers that will resound throughout the world as other countries join us in this time of healing. It was a night for story-telling.....

A night for music....

A night for talking....
A night for dancing.....
And singing....
And more singing....
And praying.....
And zikr....
And hugging....

It was as if in this, the shortest day of the year for us, a new dawn is coming that heralds better times and a more optimistic, positive outlook for the world. May it be so.

The Weekend Retreat 20 - 22 June 2008

Before the weekend retreat, Pir Zia gave a public talk to a capacity crowd of about 200 people at St Barnabas Church in Auckland. The subject of the talk was "Walking the path of the Dervishes". Many who heard him were moved to come to the Sharda Centre for the weekend.

Part of the Sharda Hall filled with participants waiting to hear Pir Zia.

It was a deep retreat with Pir Zia teaching practices at a very intense level. The participants were transported to a very meditative and introspective plane over the next few days. On Friday night, there was dancing. On Saturday afternoon there was a special blessing given to leaders in a private audience. On Saturday night there was a special gathering to link in with all the mureeds of Pir O Murshid Hazrat Inayat Khan on World Invocation and World Prayer Day. On Sunday, there was Universal Worship and Pir Zia gave the address.

Initiations were taken and Ordinations performed with many participating. After that Pir Zia addressed the mureeds and answered questions.
A special award, the Golden Sufi Award, was presented to Hakim for his unselfish labour and time spent in his organising work.
At the end of the session, the Trustees of Sharda presented Pir Zia with a stone they searched for in the Sharda stream.

It was a jet black basaltic rock found where the stream had cut down through the thick local soil to bedrock.

Pir Zia asked that it be passed among those present so that their love and energies be carried to the Universel at the Abode where the stone will reside when the Universel is rebuilt.

Pir Zia then led the prayer for the Universel.

Pir Zia's New Zealand Visit - At Sharda 18 June 2008

After the ceremonial Powhiri in the late morning, we all had lunch together at the Centre. After that Pir Zia and his family took a walk to see the Sharda property accompanied by Sharda elders.

They went down the path that led through the Sacred Wood of native trees.
And through the native bush of tree ferns....
After saying prayers at the site where the Sharda Universel will be manifested one day, they came to the Peace Pole. It was here that Pir Zia proposed that an exchange of stones be made between the Abode and Sharda so that the Universel there and the Universal here be linked.
The photo above also shows Samantha Jade, Halima's great-granddaughter, playing the recorder at the Peace Pole.

Pir Zia's New Zealand Visit - Arrival on 18 June 2008

We had an amazing and full 4 days with Pir Zia. Many of us here have not met him before and so we were full of anticipation. It is Winter here and so his arrival at Auckland Airport at 5 am was to a cold and dark New Zealand. Pir Zia and his family arrived at Sharda at 6.45 am and the car was met at the gate by Trish, Val Shafia and Rahima.

Trish led the car in by walking in front of it slowly.

Val Shafia then escorted Pir Zia and his family from the car.

They were met by Annie and Eila who sang out a welcome.

Because the party was understandably tired after such a long journey, this was a very brief welcome called a Whakatau and the full Powhiri was held later at the Centre after the family was rested.

The Path of Spiritual Liberty Seminar 20-22 June

Starts Fri 2pm to Sun 3pm. Sharda Center, Tuakau.

Registration essential.
Fee $250.00 (deposit $100)

This is a rare and remarkable opportunity. Come and listen to the spiritual head of the Sufi Order International (www.sufiorder.org), a holistic interfaith school of spiritual transformation. Sufism isn’t a doctrine or religion and doesn’t require adherence to dogma or ritual. It welcomes members of all races, nations, and beliefs. It could be thought of as seeking God in the heart of humankind, a religion of the heart, or of love, harmony, and beauty.

Through his teaching, Pir Zia awakens a sense of the sacredness of life. His deeply mystical presence is uplifting and inspiring. The Sufi teachings of Spiritual Liberty offer practices and teachings that cultivate a practical compassion which can changes lives.

For registration and information contact;
Jamila Cranston-Buckley: jamilia@clear.net.nz (09-8180478 or 021930881)
Hakim Chris Bailey: bailznz@hotmail.com (021413177)

Pre-booking is necessary for you to arrange accommodation and meals.

Healing Service Starting Again on Tuesdays

Dear Beloved, As you know the regular healing service stopped because Sami'ullah the conductor has moved. It is now starting again on Tuesdays 10 am every week. For further information or to give names for healing, please contact Val Shafia 09-236-9083 or 027-479-0068 email kimshafia@yahoo.co.nz

ORIGINAL IMAGE OF THE PEACE DOME

Here is the original image of the Peace Dome we hope one day to manifest at Sharda. It was the focus of Halima's Vision and Reinhart Kanuka, a close friend of Halima and a well-known New Zealand architect who focusses on bio-harmonic design drew this for her in December 1999. Halima had copies of it put up all over Sharda. This is the copy of one she pasted on the inside of the door of the seldom-used wood stove in her cottage.
It will one day be used by people of all colours, all ages, all faiths for worship, music, song, dance and drama. This practice of love, harmony and beauty thus leads to Peace, hence the Peace Dome. See the bottom of the page if you want to help.

Working Bee 24 May 2008

It was our Working Bee today. We had glorious weather, clear skies, a beaut of a late Autumn day. We worked as hard as these fellows below:
There were Jamila, Hakim, Sirrallah, Maimunah, Rachman, Habibah, Rose, Radar, Alim, Aliah, Trish, Julia, Shafia, Elizabeth and Anit. It was a good time to meet and greet.

Picking up rubbish...

Cleaning the accommodation block...
Getting down and dirty
No sitting on the job...
Cleaning windows...
Walls, floors, toilets, etc.....even the bird bath

Mowing the Temple site
Like I said, not sitting on the job...
Until the place looked neat and tidy.

Everyone doing a job and knowing their place..

Well, we worked hard and had fun and satisfaction doing it. We enjoyed the camaraderie: meeting, talking, sharing meals, pruning plants, mowing grass, clearing rubbish, wiping, vacuuming, sweeping, washing, scrubbing, dancing in the evening and finishing the night by watching a video of Halima together. Many are even staying over and carrying on tomorrow.