Dedication Service and Unveiling of Halima's Memorial on Sunday 28 October, 2007

The morning started with a light shower of blessing, as on the day of the funeral one year ago. After the Dedication Service at the Centre, an urn holding Halima's ashes was carried by Annie Bottcher down to the Sacred Grove. About 50 people, led by Jamila and Eila, followed her down the Temple Road and made a winding walk round the Temple Site to the Memorial at the edge of the Grove. The unveiling was done by the youngest members and the ashes put in by the eldest. After shared lunch there was a sharing of memories followed by Dances of Universal Peace.

Sheikh Llewellyn at the Sharda Centre on 27 October, 2007

The Sharda Centre was filled with participants at the workshop by Sheikh Llewellyn on Saturday 27 October. A Sufi Teacher in the Naqshbandiyya-Mujaddidiyya Sufi Order, Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee has specialized 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 (see www.workingwithoneness.org).

The Centre began filling up a couple of days before, with participants coming from as far away as the United Kingdom to hear him. Sheikh Llewellyn started his visit with a walk in the grounds, through the bush and visiting the site of where the Temple of Peace is planned. The photo above shows Sheikh Llewellyn on the deck of the Centre with Halima's Cabin in the background.

Tree Planting in memory of Helen Lake on 23 Sept 2007

Members of the Heart Collective planted 2 Kowhai trees in memory of Helen Lake who was a memorable member of the group. On the 3rd month of her passing, her son Adam planted one of the trees at the short ceremony.

Talk "My Journey through Native America" by Rahaman on Sat 13 October 2007

Rahaman who lives at the Lama Foundation in New Mexico is back in New Zealand. He will be creating a memorial for Halima. In between, he will be holding sweat lodges at Sharda and then elsewhere. So anyone interested, let him know: phone 09 236 9032. Small numbers are accepted.

On Saturday 13 October at 7 pm Rahaman will be presenting a talk titled "My Journey through Native America". Koha requested. Shared Dinner at 6 pm.

Come and listen to this amazing man who will enthrall you with the colourful story of his experiences with native Americans.

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