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ONGOING CLASSES AT WISDOM’S
GOLDENROD Sundays: Katha Upanishad is an evening class which
meets at Tim and Karen Smith’s home. This class continues to work on the Katha
Upanishad, which deals with death and what survives death. This profound
knowledge is learned from Yama, Lord of Death. Our starting time alternates
every other week, and the gathering includes meditation session, plus a
dish-to-pass supper every other week. Please contact Kira at
kiralallas@yahoo.com
for more information. Orpheus, meets twice a month where the
“Sonnets of Orpheus” are used to explore the myths of Orpheus. Please contact
Barbara at 387-6303 for more information. Mondays: Astronoesis, meets at 7:30 to 9:30 in the
Main Building. This class is studying the “Interlude on Number”, and is
currently reading Plotinus’ VI.6, “on Number” as a supplement to the text. New
or occasional attendance is always welcome. Contact person is June at
ifnisworld@yahoo.com Monday School for children from birth to
nine is held on the first Monday of every month. Please contact Madhurima at
546-2094 for more information. Tuesdays: Simple Svaroopa Yoga is held from
5:30-7:00 in the Main Building. The asanas or poses are combined with quotes
from the sage Shankaracharya, which bring the ancient truths to life in today’s
modern world. Contact person is Caroline, 351-1962. Emerging Teachers of the One follows Yoga,
and begins 7:30 in the Main Building. This class is going over talks of
Adyashanti on Self Realization, reading from I Am That by Nisargardatta Maharaj,
and watching videos of Tolle, Sailor Bob Adamson and Byron Katie. Contact
person is Mark,
redtalonii@yahoo.com Introduction to Emptiness follows G.
Newland's book titled the same -"Introduction to Emptiness", available at Snow
Lion. The class is held from 7:30-9:30pm at The Library. Please contact Andrew
(VECTORART@aol.com) or
Lou (desarno@htva.net)
for further information, or if you would like to attend. Wednesdays: Plotinus’ Enneads is held in the Library
from 7:45 to 10:00. This class begins with meditation, which is followed by
reading and discussion. The class is currently reading “On Happiness”. Contact
person is Herbert at 277-5685. Thursdays: Meditation with Raphael and Discussions on the
Quest, meets at 4:15 in the Library. The class begins with a reading as a
seed for meditation, and they discuss our own journeys on the path. Contact
person is Avery at 546-7300 or
aps5@cornell.edu PB Class meets at 7:30 in the Library or
Main Building. This class has been studying PB paras and transcripts of
Anthony’s commentary on them. Contact persons are Martha and Sam (582-6777). Fridays: Mantra as a Spiritual Practice class will initially meet on Friday evenings, May 16, 23 and 30 at 7 pm at the Main Building. After a break for the month of June, the class will resume in July. Internal or external chanting of mantras is a part of almost every spiritual tradition and religion, and is a popular transformative practice. This class will provide an introduction to the philosophy of mantras and its basis in a theory of sound and vibration. We will practice and discuss the how mantras are used in the Figueira community, and how they can be a part of personal transformation, group practice, and universal service. Mantras can also be used as a tool for healing and, when used correctly, have the power to align the Self with the divine plan. Danny Birch will join us for this class to play music on the sarod, accompany the mantras, and share ideas about the spiritual significance of sound and music. Contact Alan or Gran for information at 387-3789 or e-mail gran_rockett@yahoo.com. |