[BLS-News] MINDFUL DRUMMING FOR PEACE This Sunday, January 4, 2009 6:30 PM

[Broward Lotus Sangha]

*THE BROWARD LOTUS SANGHA *

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*THE LOTUS INSTITUTE FOR MINDFUL LIVING *

*Invite you to attend a*

*MINDFUL DRUMMING FOR PEACE*

 *Sunday, January 4th, 2009*

*6:30 P.M.*

*7504 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines, FL 33023*

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*For directions, please click here:
http://www.browardlotussangha.org/directions/*



*Join us for a special evening of sitting, walking, and sound meditation to
deepen our practice, and help build a society in which there is PEACE, *

*Time to enjoy and care for nature and each other, *

*Cultivate joy and happiness and *

*Smile to one another.*

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*Bring your friends and join us for this Mindful opening of the Year 2009.*

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As with all our events, NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE

*And *

*YOUR GENEROUS DONATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED AND ENCOURAGED*

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Members of the *Broward Lotus Sangha* and the *Lotus Institute for Mindful
Living* will be leading us in a *MINDFUL DRUMMING FOR PEACE CEREMONY* with
sacred sounds, songs and chants from many of the World's Spiritual
Traditions to nurture and project our heart's loving kindness to all beings.




Our Mindfulness Practice will serve as a means to generate the *Blessing of
Peace for 2009* through the practice of sitting, walking, and sound
meditation.  Practicing simple body awareness and being in the present
moment, we remember our True Nature.  Resonating with the vibration of sound
and loving intention, we cultivate the energy of *peace (shanti), loving
kindness (metta/maitri), compassion (karuna), joy (mudita), equanimity
(upekkha/upeksha), and generosity (dana)*, within & without, for the benefit
of all beings.



After the ceremony, at about 9:00 P.M., we invite you and your significant
others to join us for tea, healthy vegetarian treats, and warm friendship.



   - *Voices, Drums, and Percussion Instruments welcome*
   - *Any other musical instruments you play such as flute and guitar also
   welcome *

Please feel free to bring…

   - *Offerings of flowers, fruit, and tea to be placed in the altar for the
   ceremony*, as well as any other *non-alcoholic beverages* of your choice,
   *vegetarian dish*, *dessert*, or *treat* you wish to share with the
   Sangha.
   - *Whatever utensils are needed to cut and serve your particular dish*.


   - *Your own favorite seating arrangement (some are provided) *
   - *Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes*

*Also, *

   - In order to *be kind to the Earth Mother*, please *bring your own
   non-disposable teacup to share tea with us, and eating utensils for your own
   use*.
   - Please *arrive by 6:15 P.M.* in order to give yourself a chance to
   settle in. We begin our 30-minute sitting meditation promptly at 6:30 P.M.


*COME CREATE A PEACEFUL 2009 WITH US!*

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*A Lotus Flower for You, *

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*Broward Lotus Sangha*

*www.BrowardLotusSangha.org <http://www.browardlotussangha.org/>*
In the Tradition of Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh



*Lotus Institute for Mindful Living, Inc.*

*http://www.meetup.com/Lotus-Institute-For-Mindful-Living-Inc/*

*Your Site For Mindful Living *



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Please forward this invitation to others who you think may wish to
participate. Thank you.



*May our Sanghas Continue To Blossom And Radiate Beauty And Light Into All
That Is!*

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*(c) 2009 Broward Lotus Sangha*
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