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The People vs The State of Illusion Date: Wednesday, May 29th A compelling movie exploring the science and power of our perceptions and imagination.. FREE SHOWING - Don't miss this! Click here for more details. |
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Conscious Play Workshop with Dakar Date: 29th May Living Life and our Passions - discussion and exploration. Click here for details. |
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Buddhist Teachings with Khenpo Ugyen Wangchuk Dates and times: Polly Ryan, student and authorized teacher of Lama Tsultrim Allione and leader of the Truckee Tara Mandala Sangha, has invited Khenpo Ugyen Wangchuk to provide us with in depth teachings on the Buddhist path. Click here for details. |
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Positive Psychology discussion group: Date: Every Wednesday, June 5th -June 26th Join us for this lively lunch time discussion group, which was born from the interest expressed by the participants in the earlier workshop by Christopher Old, LPCC, MFT introducing the ideas of Positive Psychology. Though these discussions will build on some of the ideas presented, it is not necessary to have attended the initial workshop to attend these discussions. Click here for details. |
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The Origin of Satan with Rocco Errico From where do we obtain the origin of a so called supernatural being known as Satan or Lucifer? Does such a creature exist? Is this being the true nemesis of humanity? Did God purposely create an angel that rebelled against divine authority? Does the devil rival God? Click here for details. |
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Women Empowering Women
Presents Carla McClure “Applying Principles of Chinese
Medicine for Optimum Health and Well Being” Date: Monday, June 24, 2013 Chinese medicine is system of health maintenance with a focus on “dis-ease” prevention first and then treatment, if necessary. Click here for details. |
The People vs The State of Illusion
(Free Movie)
Date: Wednesday, May 29th
Time: 6pm
Location: Truckee High School Auditorium
A compelling movie exploring the science and power of our perceptions and imagination..
“Following in the footsteps of films such as “What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?” and “The Secret” , this film takes what was introduced and expands it where the viewer can relate on an everyday level. It gives a comprehensible meaning to emotional intelligence, where so many others in films, books and speakers, have alluded to but the meaning is still vague. In an age where so many people are hurting, and searching for the key to their happiness, this film puts the key in the viewer’s hands and challenges them to see they can unlock their own prison. . . This film is a MUST-SEE for all those seeking to change for the better.” The Reel Critic.com
Click here to watch the trailer.
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Conscious play workshop
with dakar
Date: 29th May
Time: 6:30pm
Location: For Goodness Sake
Living Life and our Passions - discussion and exploration.
Getting to know one's self andf how to start unveiling limiting beliefs and perceptions that block us from truly living life in a joyful and blissful state. Come journey with self discovery to unlock the door to living in your passions.
Buddhist Teachings with Khenpo Ugyen Wangchuk
Friday June 7th, 6-8pm -
Introduction to Buddhism and simple shamata (breath) meditation.
Saturday June 8th, 10am-4pm -
"The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma" and "Instructions on Tonglen: The Meditation of Compassion and Tonglen Practice".
Sunday June 9th, 10am-4pm
In depth exploration of "Aspiration Bodhicitta:
The Four Immeasurables and Engaged Bodhicitta: The Six Paramitas".
In Tonglen, through our compassion, we embrace without resistance the various sufferings of all beings, and in return we give them our loving kindness, happiness, peace of mind, well being, healing and fulfillment.
Bodhicitta literally means "The mind of awakening; the heart of awakening" and is
understood as the compassionate wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all others. Intention (The Four Immeasurables and Action (The Six Paramitas) are both needed to develop Bodhicitta " the spring and source and root of the entire spiritual path."
This weekend will provide a full introduction to Tibetan Buddhist thinking and practice, and is a rare and precious opportunity to deepen into one's practice under the guidance of a most accomplished teacher. Please call Polly Ryan at 530.587.1978 for questions about this program.
Saturday and Sunday will begin at 10:00 am and conclude at 4:00 pm with an hour break for lunch. Students can come to one, two or all three of the teachings offered.
Khenpo Ugyen Wangchuk serves as President of Ewam Bhutan http://ewambhutan.org/ or http://ewambhutan.org/president.html and travels widely giving teachings and conducting ceremonies in the United States, Taiwan, India, and Bhutan. He is a Vajrayana and Dzochen practitioner of the highest order. He is firmly dedicated to propagating and disseminating the profound and precious Treasure Doctrine of Kusum Gongdue, revealed by The Great Terton Padgyal Lingpa. He is also determined to promote peace and prosperity of every society with his noble teachings around the world.
Suggested Dana
Friday $15-25
Saturday $65-85
Sunday $65-85
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Please call For Goodness Sake to register.
For those of you who are not in Truckee, or are unable to attend for some reason, you can join the class via Skype. The Skype address to connect to is forgoodnesssaketruckee.
If you are not already a contact, please make a contact request, and include your name and that you are with the Truckee Tara Mandala group. You will need the version of Skype that allows group video calling. And please send a Skype message and/or let Polly know you'd like to Skype in a few days before the the teaching so we know to add you to the call list. We will call you from here a few minutes before the teaching starts. Any questions about Skype, call Andy on 530-550-8981 or email info@goodnesssake.org.
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Positive Psychology discussion group:
4 week series
Date: Every Wednesday, June 5th -June 26th
Time: 12:30-1:30
Location: For Goodness Sake
Join us for this lively lunch time discussion group, which was born from the interest expressed by the participants in the earlier workshop by Christopher Old, LPCC, MFT introducing the ideas of Positive Psychology. Though these discussions will build on some of the ideas presented, it is not necessary to have attended the initial workshop to attend these discussions.
Positive Psychology is the study of what goes right in people's lives. Positive Psychology takes a research based approach to understanding what helps increase well-being and allow people to really flourish. In this series of four discussions, we will explore some of the areas that have been shown to increase well-being. Each week a specific topic or two will be introduced and participants will then be encouraged to join in the discussion and explore how these concepts can be applied to their life to enhance their well-being. Discussions will be facilitated by Christopher Old. Below are the topics for each of the four meetings. You are invited to attend any or all of the meetings. Please bring your ideas and questions.
Meeting #1;
June 5th
Character Strengths: This discussion will be an introduction to character strengths found in each person. We will discuss how identifying and using them regularly can enhance well-being. Participants will have an opportunity to begin to identify their own strengths and explore ways to use them more often.
Meeting #2; June 12th
Meaning: As humans, we are meaning makers. The more meaning we are able to create in our lives, and the more meaning we feel our lives have, the happier we are and the greater our overall well-being. Participants will explore their own beliefs about what brings meaning to their lives and learn exercises that can help them increase the meaning in their lives.
Meeting #3; June 19th
Positive Relationships: By nature, we are social creatures and our relationships greatly influence our sense of well-being. The ability to create and sustain positive relationships in our lives is an essential skill. In this discussion, we will explore what positive relationships look like and focus on some key skills needed to maintain positive relationships.
Meeting #4; June 26th
Resilience and Mindsets: We all confront difficulties, yet some people weather these storms better than others. The study of resilience seeks to understand why this is. Participants will learn keys to becoming more resilient. In addition, our mindset plays an important role in how resilient we are and, ultimately, how happy and successful we become. At this meeting, participants can also explore their own mindset and how to create a mindset to flourish.
*Although Christopher is a licensed therapist, these meetings are not intended to be therapy. They are discussion groups to explore ideas that help people flourish. *
(If these discussion groups generated ongoing interest then we could consider adding future discussion groups to explore concepts such as Flow, Achievement, Emotional intelligence and positive emotions.)
The Origin of Satan with Rocco Errico
Date: Saturday, June 22nd
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: For Goodness Sake
From where do we obtain the origin of a so called supernatural being known as Satan or Lucifer? Does such a creature exist? Is this being the true nemesis of humanity? Did God purposely create an angel that rebelled against divine authority? Does the devil rival God?
Some ministers, biblical scholars/teachers, and others declare and teach that the Bible clearly states such an evil character does exist and creates havoc in the world. These authorities claim they can point to four specific passages of Scripture that reveal the origin of Lucifer, the archangel of darkness menacing our world, and the so called doctrine of “Fallen Angels.” In the Old Testament there are two major prophets’ oracles that are used to prove that Satan exists, and in the New Testament another two sources are St. Peter’s second epistle, and the book of the Revelation.
Dr Errico, from the Aramaic language, Scriptures, and culture, identifies and clarifies these four passages and in simple and non-theological terms, reveals the original meaning of the passages on the “Origin of Satan.”
Dr. Errico is an ordained minister, international lecturer and author, spiritual counselor, and one of the nation's leading Biblical scholars working from the original Aramaic Peshitta texts. For ten years he studied intensively with Dr. George M. Lamsa, Th.D., (1890-1975), world-renowned Assyrian biblical scholar and translator of the Holy Bible from the Ancient Eastern Text. Dr. Errico is proficient in Aramaic and Hebrew exegesis, helping thousands of readers and seminar participants understand how the Semitic context of culture, language, idioms, symbolism, mystical style, psychology, and literary amplification—the Seven Keys that unlock the Bible—are essential to understanding this ancient spiritual document.
Please call For Goodness Sake to register for this free event.
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Women Empowering Women
Presents
Carla McClure
“Applying Principles of Chinese
Medicine for Optimum Health and Well Being”
Date: Monday, June 24, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Location: For Goodness Sake
Chinese medicine is system of health maintenance with a focus on “dis-ease” prevention first and then treatment, if necessary. The idea is to keep oneself in an optimum state of physical, mental, emotional & spiritual well-being so that illness cannot take hold, and then to “expel”, or correct it as soon as possible. It requires a state of selfawareness, and subtle connection with your body mind & spirit so you know when things start to get out of balance and can make gentle corrections with food, herbs, self-massage and acupuncture and meditation. Click here for the flyer..
Seating in For Goodness Sake is limited, so
reservations are highly recommended. Please
e-mail nttwomen@yahoo.com by June 22nd to
reserve your space. Thank you.
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Some Favorite Gratitude Quotes:
1. What fun it is to create your own unique expression of gratitude!
2. If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice.
Meister Eckhart
3. Gratitude is the memory of the heart. ~Jean Baptiste Massieu, translated from French
4. I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. ~G.K. Chesterton
5. For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
6. Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: it must be produced and discharged and used up in order to exist at all. ~William Faulkner
7. Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. ~William Arthur Ward
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