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#783

From: "Nancy McBride" <nlmcbride1@...>
Date: Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:04 am
Subject: Clearlight Holiday Open House

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Hi Level 2 Folks:

Scott and I will be onsite at the Center for Oneness this Saturday from 9 to 5 to meet and greet visitors to the Open House. We belatedly realized that it would be much more powerful if there are Clearlight members besides ourselves meeting new people and talking about what we do. So we're inviting you to come join us as hosts if you feel so inclined. If you do, come for an hour or two during the course of the day. There may be lots of visitors, great! But if not, we get to enjoy your company! (And you can always visit Suburban Square for holiday shopping.)

Thanks in advance. It's a fun way to serve sentient beings.

Nancy

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#782

From: "Nancy McBride" <nlmcbride1@...>
Date: Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:09 pm
Subject: Retreat Notes for this weekend

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Hello Everyone in Level 2:

Here are a few tips for retreat this weekend. You might want to bring a yoga mat, blanket and pillow for some meditations and exercises. (If you don't

have a yoga mat, a blanket underneath might be a good substitute.)

You can bring your own lunches, or pick up something nearby. The Farmer's Market has a big selection. As usual, we will have tea and snacks.

We will have a longer break on Saturday for supper, so people can go out to eat.

Please note, this retreat is open to anyone in Level 2. It's not confined to people in the current class - if you were wondering!

Thanks, and we hope to see you there.

Peace.

Nancy & Scott

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#781

From: Alicia Karr <adilettante1@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:45 pm
Subject: Oneness, Argentine style

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Greetings from Buenos Aires!

I thought I would take this opportunity to say Hi to you all and let you know that you are constantly in my thoughts. Altho I have not been very successful in attaching to the local sangha due to my lack of total fluency, I was quite successful in my finding and being part of the Oneness people here! Not only that, I was able to complete the prelevel 1 course that is now the prerequisite for Level I training. It was an intense weekend retreat with a lot of hard work (even harder for me with my limited Spanish and no interpreter!)....but fortunately the videos were in English with spanish subtitles, therefore improving my Spanish as well as my posture towards oneness! Amazingly, they had 9 Diksha givers and about 40 participants. Can you believe 9 Diksha givers? I'm still trying to understand how such a poor country could have so many Diksha givers that had been either to India or to Italy....and they were all from the region....Nonetheless I am grateful for all those blessings and this time I was able to tell the difference in me the next day! I hope you all can do this workshop. It was very powerful. I also thought it was ironic (and probably not by accident) that some of my sangha sisters were on retreat themselves! You were in my meditations.

I have included the photos from the retreat. Nice place, eh? But remember, it's springtime here.....

Namaste,

alicia

an exercise outdoors. Our leader is first on the left

Argentine one-ness participants

Liliana, a wholistic pediatrician and diksha giver who accompanied me there. (It was held at a retreat center about one hour out of Buenos Aires. I was put in contact with her by the coordinator and then we went together as she spoke a little English

Our retreat center

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IOn the right, the even leader. On the left one of the 9 Diksha givers

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#780

From: "Susan" <susan.mcgarvey@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:22 pm
Subject: become a fan of ClearLight on Facebook!

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If you are a Facebook user, please become a fan of Clear Light.

To find us, key "clear light meditation group" into the search box at the top right side of any Facebook page. Then, once you're on our page, click on the "Become a Fan" button!

Check out the photos of the new Center in Ardmore that are posted on our Facebook page!

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#779

From: "Nancy McBride" <nlmcbride1@...>
Date: Tue Nov 3, 2009 11:14 pm
Subject: Register Now for Embodiment of Awakening Retreat

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Embodiment of Awakening

Level II Weekend Retreat with Scott & Nancy

November 20 – November 22

“Retreat is the most important gift we can give ourselves. It is through intensive practice that we deepen our experience of our essential nature. Nothing can replace this.”

Spiritual awakening is waking up from the dream of being the separate, solid, person you think you are and discovering your true nature, an ineffable awareness that is simultaneously both oneness and no-thingness.

Awakening at the level of the mind involves releasing all conceptual orientations. This brings the collapse of the separate self created in the mind by thought.

Awakening at the level of the heart is no longer identifying with passing emotions as oneself.The heart is experienced as love and acceptance of what is.

Awakening at the level of the gut, is the opening of the clenched fist, the most primitive, existential sense of self.

In this retreat we will explore what it means to embody our true nature and to share that embodiment through meditation, dialogue, and exercises.

Readings from The End of Your World by Adyashanti will support our process.

As we have said before, we consider the retreat an essential part of any course you are taking. We strongly encourage all of you to attend this retreat in its entirety. However, if this is absolutely not possible, you can attend part of the retreat. Please let us know in advance if that is the case. Because of the difficult economic times, we have tried to keep the cost down as much as possible.

Friday evening: 7 - 9pm

Saturday: 9:30am – 9pm 1 hour lunch break, 1 ½ hour dinner break

Sunday: 9:30am – 4pm 1 hour lunch break

Cost : $150

Please bring a yoga mat and meditation cushion if you would prefer to sit on a cushion. We will practice some form of movement as a part of the retreat. Bring your lunch or eat at the nearby farmers market or restaurants.

REGISTRATION

It really helps us if you can register as early as possible!

Send your registration check (no form to print out this time – just indicate on check “Level II Retreat”)

BY November 15 made out to:

ClearLight Meditation Group

c/o Barbara Norcini

2221 Grubbs Mill Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

AFTER November 15 please email Barbara (norcinibuilders@...) that you intend to come but bring your check to the retreat.

If you can only attend part of the retreat, please email Barbara (not Scott or Nancy) for all questions about pro-rated costs etc. and indicate which part(s) of the retreat you are attending.

We sincerely hope this retreat will deepen your awakening to the truth of who you are and bring benefit to all beings.

In love and service,

Scott & Nancy

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#778

From: "Nancy McBride" <nlmcbride1@...>
Date: Mon Nov 2, 2009 12:30 am
Subject: Level II Discounts for Retreats

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Hi Everyone:

Just a reminder that Level II students are eligible for a 50% discount on the upcoming retreat on Loving Kindness this coming Saturday November 7th.

If you think you may be coming, you can either mail your registration to Barbara per instructions at clearlightmeditation.org - or onsite. If you think you may be coming, please send me an e-mail. Thanks.

Nancy

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#777

From: "Susan" <susan.mcgarvey@...>
Date: Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:14 am
Subject: Fw: Special Message From Losang Samten/Kalachakra Peace Mandala

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The Kalachakra Mandala will be created at the University of Arts and the Gershman Y along with various other programs from 26^th of October to the 22^nd of November.

The attached document has details about this event.

Kalachakra: World Peace through Inner Peace

Offering to the City of Philadelphia

by Venerable Lama Losang Samten

University of the Arts and the Gershman Y

401 South Broad Street (Broad and Pine)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

26 October to 22 November 2009

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Subject: Special Message From Losang Samten/Kalachakra Peace Mandala

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#776

From: "Nancy McBride" <nlmcbride1@...>
Date: Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:24 pm
Subject: Sad News

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To my friends in ClearLight:

I just wanted to share with you the sad news that my father, George Lincoln, passed away this past Thursday morning. This is a time of sadness for me, but mixed with some happiness that he is no longer suffering through the difficulties of his long period of illness and decline. Scott and I have been practicing with him, and appreciate your loving kindness, tonglen and rigpa practices including him in your thoughts. He was a very dear man.

If you are so inclined - I love you all - we are having a memorial service for him in the chapel at St. David's Episcopal Church this coming Friday October 23rd at 2:00 p.m. (across from MLUC where Adyashanti's program took place). You are all most welcome to attend this and the reception that will follow. And as is said, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Haverford School, Haverford, Pa in his name.

Thanks for all the wishes and prayers and e-mails you have sent. And see you on Monday (or over the airwaves).

Love,

Nancy

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#775

From: "Nancy McBride" <nlmcbride1@...>
Date: Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:35 pm
Subject: Nancy's Father

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Hello Everybody:

I just wanted to let you know that my father, George Lincoln, passed away peacefully yesterday morning with my brother present, and the family with him shortly thereafter. I appreciate all your kind wishes over the last several days since he has been in hospice care - and I would be grateful if you would hold him in your minds as you practice over the next several days. It is helpful to hold the peaceful loving space of awareness for a person's journey, and also to send loving kindness or practice tonglen. Knowing his name and naming him is also what's usually done to direct your intention to him. A person's consciousness in this state is very open and accessible and they really do benefit from the energy of your meditation.

I know many of you may want to express your support to myself and Scott during this time, but I'd appreciate it very much if you don't call. We are a little overwhelmed and are treasuring the short gaps of peace to rest our minds and meditate with my father who is the important one. Your practice is the kindest thing - and brings me great comfort and happiness that you are all so fantastic in hearts and minds!

Love to you all.

Nancy

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#774

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Date: Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:32 pm
Subject: Sunday Intensive Cancelled

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Dear Level II,

The Day-Long Intensive Deepening Your Mindfulness Practice has been cancelled due to a serious illness in the family. We regret the late notice cancellation and are sorry for any inconvenience. This program will be re-scheduled at a later date and you will receive notification. Thanks for your understanding.

with Lovingkindness,

Nancy & Scott

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#773

From: mcbridesm@...
Date: Thu Oct 8, 2009 8:41 pm
Subject: Mark Edwards in your meditation.

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Dear Level II sangha,

We have received word that Mark Edwards, after 4 months on life support, died peacefully in his sleep yesterday morning. The funeral services will be annouced at a later time.

Please inlcude Mark in your meditation and prayers. During this time his consciousness can be positively affected by your lovingkindness and support. Especially if you knew Mark, you can bring him clearly to mind (which can link your mind with his in the Bardo) and "tell him" to look directly at his True Nature and to regard everything that is occuring to him as his own consciousness. Wish him well on his journey and encourage him to enter the clear light. This is the most profound instruction, and one that he was just beginning to explore.

Also, remember that if you are experiencing a lot of sadness/grief, that is really about you not Mark. It does not help Mark. But it may be something that you want to explore for yourself and fully feel separate from meditating on Mark's well being. It's important to clearly discern these two.

May Mark awaken to his essential nature and experience the bliss of release in the Mother Clear Light!

With peace and blessings,

Scott & Nancy

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#772

From: mcbridesm@...
Date: Wed Oct 7, 2009 12:10 am
Subject: Please Join in CL Practice Intensives

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Dear Level II Group,

As you know, part of the vision of our new center is to create a more powerful practice environment. In line with this we intend to have monthly one day "Intensives" that will focus on different themes. These will be open to the greater public of meditators in the Philadelphia area and are not intended to be introductory programs but mini-retreats. They will be structured around intensive practice but will also include short talks and some discussion. We will also be including yoga or other mindful physical practices in most Intensives.

We would like to encourage you to participate in these Intensives both for your own continued development but also as leaders and examples to others. And right now, to be honest, we need some more bodies at our first scheduled Intensive THIS SUNDAY, October 11. You should just have received our bulk email reminder about the program. It is called Deepening Your Mindfulness Practice. (You could also read that as Deepening Your Non-Dual Awareness Practice....it becomes what you make it.)

We want to make this as easy and inexpensive for you to do as possible, so as we have offered before, the Intensive on Sunday and selected ones in the future will be available at half the full price to all of you in Level II. Generally that will be $50 for the whole day.

And to encourage you even further, we invite you to participate in PART of the Intensive at a similar pro-rated discount. You can see we really want you to be a part of these programs.

Also, in the spirit of making this easy for you, to Register just send us an email saying you are coming and whether for the whole day or which part. You can sign up right now by emailing office@... !

We hope you can join us this Sunday and in future Intensives as well.

Love and Blessings,

Scott & Nancy

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#771

From: "Nancy McBride" <nlmcbride1@...>
Date: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:34 pm
Subject: Volunteer anyone?

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Hi Everybody:

I was wondering if anybody would be willing to help Scott tomorrow night at MLUC. He is teaching an introductory class and needs someone to monitor the recordings. It's very, very easy to do and takes all of 5 minutes to learn. You might be interested coming to an introductory class if you haven't been to one in awhile. We would both appreciate the helping hand.

Love,

Nancy

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#770

From: "maradf" <mara.wai@...>
Date: Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:30 pm
Subject: 3-day retreat for Mindfulness Teachers and Clinicians. Reg Deadline 10/7/09

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Hi Level 2 people: this might be of interest to some of you. See you soon!
Mara

3-day retreat for Mindfulness Teachers and Clinicians: the Practice of
Contemplative Group Dynamics. October 10-12, 2009. Elkins Estate, Elkins Park,
PA. REGISTRATION DEADLINE October 7th.

This retreat will include concurrent content and process components. Content
includes exploration of the four foundations of mindfulness practiced as "a
group". The process will involve learning "functional subgrouping" a discipline
that first develops similarities in experience prior to introducing difference,
which will have practical implications for MBSR teachers by clarifying what
helps or hinders participation. Participants will also learn skill sets to
address distractibility, anxiety, and tension. These skills are particularly
relevant for mindfulness inspired clinicians working in individual or group
contexts.

*Pre-requisites: Engagement in the application of mindfulness in clinical
(individual or group) or educational contexts (e.g. psychotherapists, health
care providers yoga teachers, classroom teachers or other group facilitators); a
regular, ongoing mindfulness practice; and completion of an 8-week
Mindfulness-Based Stress Management Program or equivalent training.

21 APA-approved CE Credits available, co-sponsored by The Systems-Centered
Training and Research Institute.

To register go to www.pennhealth.com/stress or call 215 615 2774

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#769

From: mcbridesm@...
Date: Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:44 am
Subject: Parking etc. for Monday Night Class

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Dear Level II,

We are very excited to begin holding classes in our new space! And our Monday night class with all of you will kick off the activities of the new center!! We also look forward to bringing down the blessings into the space with all of you there. We hope to have a formal Space Blessing ceremony once all the work is completed in the front building.

We want to give you some information and suggestions about your arrival on Monday night.

1) Please try to arrive early (by 6:30) so we can give you the grand tour of the property in the daylight and you can appreciate all of its qualities! It is truly a unique and charming architectural wonder. Arriving early will allow us to start class relatively on time. If you can't make it for the tour don't worry, there will be plenty of other times to see the entire property.

2) There are 2 Buildings on the property. One in Front (a large 3 story house converted to office space) and one in Back (a 2 story flat roof studio space.) ClearLight is located IN THE BACK BUILDING!

We will begin the tour with the front building and then go to the back building. If you arrive and no one is in the back building, it means we are in the Front building on the tour. Come find us.

3) PARKING: In general, always park on Sibley Ave. There are usually lots of free parking spaces right on the street. There are a few parking spaces on the new property behind the Front building that will be reserved for staff and handicapped parking. (Don and Helen please park in the lot on the property!)

Should we need it, overflow parking is available at Suburban Square shopping center a half block away. However do NOT park just behind the Farmers Market adjacent to Sibley Ave. There are tow away signs there since that is reserved for employees of the Market.

4) Another reason to come early is that the we have just discovered that there is not much outdoor lighting on the property that is currently working! (Sorry, we moved in less than 48 hours ago and it takes a while to learn how things work, or rather how they don't....) We will get this fixed as soon as possible but it would be a good idea for now to bring a flashlight for making your way from the back building to the street. The neighborhood itself is lit and is very safe. Not to worry.

We look forward to seeing you all very soon!

With love and blessings,

Scott & Nancy

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#768

From: Joanne & Tom <tomjoann@...>
Date: Thu Sep 24, 2009 8:05 pm
Subject: summer Level 2 audio link

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Hi all -
Hope everyone is great!  Looking forward to seeing some of you next wk
at the new center!

Can someone provide me with the URL link for the summer audio
recordings?  I believe I already have the username and password.

Thanks much and see you soon!

Joanne A.

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#767

From: mcbridesm@...
Date: Mon Sep 7, 2009 1:44 am
Subject: Register Now for Fall class at our New Center!

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Hello to all of you in Level II,

We hope you have enjoyed your summer and that your meditation practice is flourishing!

We have 2 important announcements to share with you:

1. Firstly, we are very happy to announce that for the first time Clearlight has a permanent place of its own. We have signed a lease for a wonderful space in Ardmore and are moving in September 26 just before for our Fall programs begin! We hope you share our excitement and invite you to join us in creating a powerful center for awakening. We can raise the consciousness of the Mainline and surrounding Philadelphia area.

To maintain a relationship with the community in the western Main Line, we plan to continue offering introductory classes at the Main Line Unitarian Church in Devon. But most of our classes will now move to Ardmore. The new center is conveniently located a half block from Suburban Square shopping center.

So what can we tell you? The name of the center will be: The Center for Oneness - Healing and Enlightening Body, Mind, Heart and Spirit. It is intended to be a multi-purpose facility shared with like-minded people to offer many holistic services beyond what ClearLight alone provides. To give some examples, this may include yoga, daily group meditation, chi gong, contemplative arts, Ayurvedic medicine, massage therapy, acupuncture, psychological counseling, spiritual coaching, energy healing, and retail products to serve health and well-being. You will be invited to our Grand Opening later this Fall! Please get out the word! Tell your family and friends about the new center!

2. Secondly, we want to let you know that the Fall program is now published on our website. The Level II class is called The Embodiment of Awakening and will run for 12 weeks. Please go to our web site www.ClearLightMeditation.org for the course description and the new instructions for registration (remember there is a discount to register early). We are continuing to structure these classes in the format called 'satsang', which means coming together in truth. The format itself is a powerful vehicle for waking up, and encourages each one of us to open in the moment to share and support each other in our awakening process. There is a real maturity that has developed in this sangha that continues to deepen as we commit ourselves more deeply. Please join us on this mutual journey.

We look forward to serving you on your path of meditation and personal growth.

Peace,

Scott and Nancy McBride

Co-Directors

ClearLight Meditation Group

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#766

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Date: Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:30 pm
Subject: Farewell Party at the McBride's

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Attached is an invitation to our Farewell Party for Alicia Karr. Alicia is moving to Argentina. All of Level 2 is invited (even if you don't know Alicia!)
We hope to see you there.

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#765

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Date: Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:55 am
Subject: Take a look at my photos on Facebook

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Hi clearlight-level2@yahoogroups.com,

I set up a Facebook Profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join Facebook! Once you join, you can also create your own profile.

Thanks,
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To join Facebook, please follow the link below:

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#764

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Date: Thu Jul 9, 2009 9:21 pm
Subject: Level 2 Class Begins this Monday!

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This is a reminder that the Level 2 six week summer course begins this Monday evening!

It is a continuation of the spring class based on Adyashanti's book, The End of Your World. This is especially relevant since Adya is here in Philadelphia Friday and Saturday! We strongly encourage all of you to go. It will energize your practice and inspire you. And then we can share that energy together ( and with those who cannot attend his teaching) as we use his book as a guide to work on our own awakening.
Peace and Blessings,
Nancy and Scott

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#763

From: nlmcbride1@...
Date: Wed Jul 8, 2009 5:05 pm
Subject: Fwd: Re: Adyashanti

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If you are interested in a ticket to see Adyashanti on July 11 from 12:00 - 6:00 - my sister has a ticket she cannot use and is willing to sell it at a discount. If interested call Beth Reilly at 610.644.4712

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#762

From: "Susan" <susan.mcgarvey@...>
Date: Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:40 pm
Subject: FYI: New Tibet Film: Unmistaken Child Coming to a Theater Near You

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Landmark Ritz at the Bourse

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Subject: New Tibet Film: Unmistaken Child Coming to a Theater Near You

looks like this film is scheduled to play at the Ritz at the Bourse in Philadelphia on 8/21

08/21/09

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Dear Susan,

I wanted to let you know about a new documentary film on Tibetan Buddhism and reincarnation that will be showing in theaters around the country this summer.

UNMISTAKEN CHILD
Written and Directed by Nati Baratz

Winner�Special Jury Award�Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

Check the Unmistaken Child's website for opening dates and theater locations.

UNMISTAKEN CHILD follows the 4-year search for the reincarnation of Lama Konchog, who passed away in 2001 at age 84. The Dalai Lama charges the deceased monk's devoted disciple, Tenzin Zopa (who had been in his service since the age of seven), to search for his master's reincarnation. Tenzin sets off on an unforgettable quest by foot, mule and even helicopter, through breathtaking landscapes to reach remote Tibetan villages. UNMISTAKEN CHILD is a beguiling and touching window into this intricate process.

Visit the Unmistaken Child's website to watch a trailer for the film.

Please feel free to share this email with friends.

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#761

From: nlmcbride1@...
Date: Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:21 pm
Subject: ClearLight and Friends Summer Party Invitation

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Please join us for

ClearLight Meditation Group and Friends’

Summer Celebration

of our friendship, common vision, and

shared community

inspired by

Meditation, Compassion, and

Spiritual Awakening.

Saturday, June 27th

6 p.m. until….

Pot Luck Dinner and Party

The home of Nancy and Scott McBride

486 Maynard Drive in Wayne

Spouses, significant others, and friends welcome!

Please R.S.V.P.

Pot Luck! Bring something to share with 8 to 10 people.

Please contact Mara Wai to coordinate what to bring -- appetizer, entree, dessert, beverage, paper plates etc.

If you enjoy wine and spirits, BYOB.

R.S.V.P. to Mara at: mara.wai@... (preferred)

267-251-8953 (if necessary)

For DIRECTIONS from MapQuest, copy the link below and paste it into your web browser bar:

http://www.mapquest .com/maps/ map.adp?searchty pe=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=486+ Maynard+Drive&city=Wayne&state=PA&zipcode=19087

If you can't join us for the whole evening, feel free to stop in and say hello!

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#760

From: "maradf" <mara.wai@...>
Date: Thu May 7, 2009 6:23 pm
Subject: Breath, Movement, and Song With Mara Wai and Alexander deVaron

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Breath, Movement, and Song
with Alexander deVaron & Mara Wai
May 15 / 7:00 PM - May 16 / 4:00 PM
Price: $60 Regular ($45 Member, Seniors 65+, Students)

The corner stone of this weekend workshop will be mindfulness practice, which enables us to be thoroughly present with whatever we experience. Then, through personalized movement, we will explore the dynamic interplay between thoughts, physical sensations and emotions. Periodically throughout the day we will break into song. Singing songs of realization will help us to mix our experience with the Buddhist view, as well as enliven our body and mind.

The workshop will include guided meditations and movement, as well as time for discussion and commentary on the content of the songs.

Registration is limited to 25 people. Pre-registration is required. No one is ever turned away for financial reasons. Come and pay what you can. Register online at philadelphia.shambhala.org Contact for information prior to registration: Alexander deVaron; adevaron@...

Alexander deVaron, co-director of the Philadelphia Shambhala Center, has been a student in the Shambhala tradition since the early 1980's, and has been teaching meditation since 1986. Trained as a composer, he has spent the last 15 years setting Buddhist songs and poetry to western melodies. He has served as son g leader at many Buddhist retreats. Currently Alexander teaches music at Temple University and mindfulness based stress management techniques for the Penn Program For Stress Management.

Mara Wai: In addition to managing the PENN Program for Stress Management, Mara is a life time student of yoga, and has taught Hatha yoga in her spare time since 1998. Mara has taught public yoga classes for groups and individuals, as well as targeted programs for: mental health and substance abuse issues, eating disorders, cardiac health, cancer survivorship and diabetes. For more info about Mara's movement teaching go to: www.marawai.com

Friday 7pm - 9pm

Saturday 9am - 4pm

Click here to register: http://philadelphia.shambhala.org/register.php?action=form&id=20989&cid=210

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From: "tomasuloa" <atomasulo@...>
Date: Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:16 pm
Subject: instructions

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At the last retreat a few weeks ago, Scott wrote some instructions for
meditation on the white board.  Had instructions for working with thoughts,
emotions, and pain in the body.
Does anyone have this?  Scott or Nancy, do yo have this typed up by any chance? 
I forgot to write it down.

Thanks,
Andrew

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Date: Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:40 pm
Subject: Re: [ClearLight Level2 Group] Retreat with Kenchen Thrangu Rinpoche in Maine this summer

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Dear All , This is a retreat you may be interested in signing up for. So I am sending you this form which I just received. Love, Karen

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Date: Mon Apr 13, 2009 6:00 pm
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From: "Susan" <susan.mcgarvey@...>
Date: Mon Apr 13, 2009 3:49 pm
Subject: Linda Hanna

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Hello Level 2 Sangha,

I wanted to let you know that Linda is still trying to recover from her knee surgery, and to ask you all to send her some strong positive healing energy. I don't have all the details but I do know that Linda had to be hospitalized last week due to an infection. She is home again now and would love to have her sangha's good intentions in her corner as she focuses on recovery. If you'd like to send Linda a message her email address is aridfishing@....

--Susan

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From: Barbara Sivan <ahirotem@...>
Date: Thu Apr 9, 2009 3:25 am
Subject: Fwd: Interesting Book Launch

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Dear Sangha,

Thought you'd be interested in the following book launch here in Philly-

Best,

Barbara Sivan

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From: "Amy Ward Brimmer" <Amy@...>
Date: April 6, 2009 11:51:24 AM EDT
To: <ahirotem@...>
Subject: Flyer for "Tuning In" event

Dear Barbara,
Richard Brady forwarded your message about not being able to open the attached flyer. This version is compatible with both PCs and Macs, provided you have Adobe, to open a pdf format. Please let me know if you�re still having trouble with this one, and we�ll see what we can do.
Thank you for passing it on to your local sangha�exactly the sort of outreach assistance we are hoping for.

In Peace,
Amy Ward Brimmer
Director for Outreach and Development
215-241-7245

�There can be no more important education for children in the 21^st century than learning to be master of one�s own mind.� � Thich Nhat Hanh

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From: "Susan" <susan.mcgarvey@...>
Date: Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:29 am
Subject: retreat ideas?

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Hello sangha,

Does anyone have info / recommendations to give me?

I will be in Boulder, CO in May for a family event, and am interested to see if I can arrange to do a long (~week) retreat out there (or thereabouts) the last week of May or 1st week of June. I'd hoped there might be something at Shambhala Mountain Center, but there isn't at that time. I don't think I'm ready for a self-guided retreat; I'd like the structure of an organized program.

If you are aware of anything that might be worth checking into, or if you are tapped into any retreat list sites or resources; please let me know.

Thank you!

--Susan

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