
BURYING THE OLD SELF, RESSURECTING THE NEW SELF
Circle Session Nine
WHAT: “Burying the Old Self, Resurrecting the New Self”
WHEN: Saturday, September 19th, 2009 @ 2:30 PM
WHERE: The New York Theosophical Society
242 East 53 Street (b/w 2nd & 3rd Avenues)
New York, NY 10022
212-753-3835 or 212-758-5521
WHO: Hosted by The Peoples Monastery
** $7 Suggested Donation**
Circle Sessions consist of a circle meditation, a vegetarian meal, artistic offerings and a constructive forum. The circle meditation component is simply a ten to twenty minute silent meditation in a circle. Nothing is chanted or spoken. This is one of the most neutral and universal forms of ritual for human souls of different faiths. Participants have the option to sit on the floor or on chairs depending on their level of physical comfort.

THE PEOPLES PLAY GROUND
Circle Session Eight
WHAT: Circle Session: “The Peoples Play Ground”
WHEN: Saturday, July 11th, 2009 @ 2:30-5:30 PM
WHERE: The New York Theosophical Society
242 East 53 Street (b/w 2nd & 3rd Avenues)
New York, NY 10022
212-753-3835 or 212-758-5521
WHO: Hosted by The Peoples Monastery
** $7 Suggested Donation**
This will be the first official Circle Session geared towards families and children. Children of all ages are welcome. Circle Sessions consist of a circle meditation, a vegetarian meal, artistic offerings and a constructive forum. The circle meditation component is simply a ten to twenty minute silent meditation in a circle. Nothing is chanted or spoken. This is one of the most neutral and universal forms of ritual for human souls of different faiths. Participants have the option to sit on the floor or on chairs depending on their level of physical comfort. This circle will also include arts & crafts and magical storytelling.

FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT
Circle Session Seven
WHAT: Circle Session: “From Darkness to Light”
WHEN: Saturday, May 9th, 2009 @ 2:30 PM
WHERE: The New York Theosophical Society
242 East 53 Street (b/w 2nd & 3rd Avenues)
New York, NY 10022
212-753-3835 or 212-758-5521
WHO: Hosted by The Peoples Monastery
** $7 Suggested Donation**
Circle Sessions consist of a circle meditation, a vegetarian meal, artistic offerings and a constructive forum. The circle meditation component is simply a ten to twenty minute silent meditation in a circle. Nothing is chanted or spoken. This is one of the most neutral and universal forms of ritual for human souls of different faiths. Participants have the option to sit on the floor or on chairs depending on their level of physical comfort.
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C R O S S R O A D S
Circle Session Six
WHAT: Circle Session: “After Life”
WHEN: Saturday, February 21st, 2009 @ 2:30 PM to 6 PM
WHERE: The New York Theosophical Society
242 East 53 Street (b/w 2nd & 3rd Avenues)
New York, NY 10022
212-753-3835 or 212-758-5521
WHO: Hosted by The Peoples Monastery
*If possible bring fresh flowers and/or a candle encased in glass*
** Donations Accepted**
Circle Sessions consist of a circle meditation, a vegetarian meal, artistic offerings and a constructive forum. The circle meditation component is simply a ten to twenty minute silent meditation in a circle. Nothing is chanted or spoken. This is one of the most neutral and universal forms of ritual for human souls of different faiths. Participants have the option to sit on the floor or on chairs depending on their level of physical comfort.
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AFTER LIFE
Circle Session Five
WHAT: Circle Session: “After Life”
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th, 2008 @ 2:30 PM to 6 PM
WHERE: The New York Theosophical Society
242 East 53 Street (b/w 2nd & 3rd Avenues)
New York, NY 10022
212-753-3835 or 212-758-5521
WHO: Hosted by The Peoples Monastery
*If possible wear white or light colors and bring fresh white flowers and/or a white candle encased in glass*
** Donations Accepted**
Circle Sessions consist of a circle meditation, a vegetarian meal, artistic offerings and a constructive forum. The circle meditation component is simply a ten to twenty minute silent meditation in a circle. Nothing is chanted or spoken. This is one of the most neutral and universal forms of ritual for human souls of different faiths. Participants have the option to sit on the floor or on chairs depending on their level of physical comfort.
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FAMILY & COMMUNITY
Circle Session Four
WHAT: Circle Session: “Family & Community”
WHEN: Saturday, September 27th, 2008 @ 3 PM to 6 PM
WHERE: The New York Theosophical Society
242 East 53 Street (b/w 2nd & 3rd Avenues)
New York, NY 10022
212-753-3835 or 212-758-5521
WHO: Hosted by The Peoples Monastery
*All Are Welcome To Attend This Event*
** Donations Accepted**
Circle Sessions consist of a circle meditation, a vegetarian meal, artistic offerings and a constructive forum. The circle meditation component is simply a ten to twenty minute silent meditation in a circle. Nothing is chanted or spoken. This is one of the most neutral and universal forms of ritual for human souls of different faiths. Participants have the option to sit on the floor or on chairs depending on their level of physical comfort.
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F O R G I V E N E S S
Circle Session Three
WHAT: Circle Session: “Forgiveness”
WHEN: Saturday, July 12th, 2008 @ 3 PM to 5:45 PM
WHERE: The New York Theosophical Society
242 East 53 Street (b/w 2nd & 3rd Avenues)
New York, NY 10022
212-753-3835 or 212-758-5521
WHO: Hosted by The Peoples Monastery
*All Are Welcome To Attend This Event*
** Donations Accepted**
Circle Sessions consist of a circle meditation, a light vegetarian meal, artistic offerings and a constructive forum. The circle meditation component is simply a twenty to thirty minute silent meditation in a circle. Nothing is chanted or spoken. This is one of the most neutral and universal forms of ritual for human souls of different faiths. Participants have the option to sit on the floor or on chairs depending on their level of physical comfort.
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THE INNER CHILD
Circle Session Two
WHAT: Circle Session: “The Inner Child”**
WHEN: Saturday, June 14th, 2008 @ 3 PM to 5:45 PM
WHERE: The New York Theosophical Society
242 East 53 Street (b/w 2nd & 3rd Avenues)
New York, NY 10022
212-753-3835 or 212-758-5521
WHO: Hosted by The Peoples Monastery
** Children are welcome to attend this event.
A Circle Session consists of a circle meditation, a light vegetarian meal and artistic offerings. The circle meditation, due to the presence of children, will only be a ten to fifteen minute silent meditation in a circle. Nothing is chanted or spoken. This is one of the most neutral and universal forms of ritual for human souls of different faiths. Participants have the option to sit on the floor or on chairs depending on their level of physical comfort. There will be fun to be had by ALL!!!
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F A I T H & D O U B T
Circle Session One
WHAT: Circle Session: “Faith & Doubt”**
WHEN: Saturday, May 10th, 2008 @ 3 PM to 5:30 PM
WHERE: The New York Theosophical Society
242 East 53 Street (b/w 2nd & 3rd Avenues)
New York, NY 10022
212-753-3835 or 212-758-5521
WHO: Hosted by The Peoples Monastery
(**Note: An E-vite will be sent out for this event next week)
A Circle Session consists of a circle meditation, a light vegetarian meal and a screening of a motion picture. The circle meditation component is simply a twenty to thirty minute silent meditation in a circle. Nothing is chanted or spoken. This is one of the most neutral and universal forms of ritual for human souls of different faiths. Participants have the option to sit on the floor or on chairs depending on their level of physical comfort. (Please bring pillows or special chairs if needed.)
FAITH
Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.
DOUBT
To be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely.
The understanding and experience of Faith and Doubt are personal ones. Only the individual can determine what his or her relationship is to God, Universe, Creator, Divine Feminine or the myriad of other terms used to identify the supernatural. This has become even more challenging as we now live in a far from perfect world.
“Faith & Doubt” is the theme of The Peoples Monastery’s First Circle Session.
Our motion picture will include an hour long selection of excerpts from the critically acclaimed documentary, “Faith & Doubt at Ground Zero.” http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/faith/.
“In ‘Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero,’ FRONTLINE producer Helen Whitney sets out to discover how the religious beliefs — and unbelief — of Americans have been challenged since the events of Sept. 11. Through interviews with priests, rabbis, and Islamic scholars, victims’ families and World Trade Center survivors, writers and thinkers, atheists and agnostics, this…documentary explores whether, and in what ways, Americans’ spiritual lives may have changed on that day.”
I pray that this announcement finds you all in great spirit, body and mind.
Much Light!
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