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.

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

Awakening to our Divinity - Weekend Sat/Sun 20-21st September

A weekend of Transformation with Lesley Michaels

focused on Awakening to Our Divinity - Merging our Divinity (Divine Selves) with our Humanity - Living Our Divine Masculine/Divine Feminine. During this weekend you will be invited to Bathe in the Wisdom imparted by the Master teachers Jeshua and Mary-and hear from Lesley how their teachings have influenced her journey

Lesley Michaels is the author of Just Roll Over and Float; The Path to Living Boldly as well as her first book 'Unveiling the Secrets of the Soul; The Psychology of Reincarnation'.

Lesley is also the Visionary Founder of HonuaOla, an international humanitarian organization focused on up-lifting all people through reconnecting with personal dignity and creating healthy community in which to live. HonuaOla also focuses on global education of the wisdom of the planet's Indigenous People, while assisting in restoration of health within indigenous community on all levels. Due to her world service offered through HonuaOla, Lesley Michaels was the 2006 recipient of the Ghandi/King Award for Peace. Lesley currently resides in Maui, Boston, and Taos New Mexico. www.lesleyamichaels.com and www.honuaola.org

Contact Jennie Johnstone at jenniferspiral@gmail.com or 09-813-4541 or 021-265-4446

The Awakening of the Heart Conference 16-19 Oct, 2008 in California

October 16 -19, 2008
Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, California
The Awakening of the Heart: A Sufi Conference
with Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, Pir Zia Inayat Khan, Maata Lynn Barron, Imam Bilal Hyde, Zakira Beasley, Pir Shabda Kahn, K. Sridhar, and guest speaker Peter Kingsley.
For further information please visit: www.suficonference.org or email: info@suficonference.org

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.