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SUMMARY:Finding Happiness and Contentment in the Western World
DESCRIPTION:“The pursuit of happiness” is a common bond that unites us all. Nearly everyone on the planet is actively engaged in finding sustainable happiness. \nStill\, regardless of our economic or social position\, regardless of what we’ve acquired along the way\, happiness seems to exist as a mysterious wind that comes in\, fills us with joy\, and then leaves as unpredictably as when it arrived. \nWe search for ways to capture it\, to keep it around and within us for the long term\, but inevitably it escapes us and we find ourselves searching again. In this workshop\, Bhante Sujatha teaches us that although we can’t buy or build happiness\, we can cultivate a simple mindfulness practice in our daily lives that leads to a sustainable contentment which can permeate every aspect of our lives. \n“Mindfulness in everyday life is easy to learn\, simple to practice\, and an essential element in creating a happy life.” \nActivities in this program will include:  \n• Lecture: “What Is Happiness?” \n• Instruction in the Practice of Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Meditation \n• Time for Questions & Answers \n*Healing Singing Bowls Sound Bath by Moana Kai  \nEnjoy the healing sounds of the singing bowls and the songs of the heart by Agnes Janicka or Moana kai. She is a licensed massage therapist\, energy worker as well as spiritual seeker. In her practice\, she incorporates sound to help an individual find rejuvenation and inspiration. Her sound baths she calls whispers of the heart. Her mission is to inspire to create spa for the mind and to bring an individual closer to their heart to seek connection with the inner child. Through simplicity and love we find the path. \nBenefits of this workshop can include:  \n• Reduced stress\, anxiety\, worry\, and depression. \n• Healing and enhancing relationships with others. \n• Gaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in life. \n• Insights into life’s purpose. \n• Awakening to the blessings of the present moment. \n• Confidence in attaining unshakable inner peace. \nProceeds help support Bhante’s “Pregnant Mother’s Program” and Incubator Project in Sri Lanka. \n“Choose Loving-Kindness” products and Bhante’s publications will be available for purchase on site\, and Bhante will be able to for book signing following the program. \nTo register\, click HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/finding-happiness-and-contentment-in-the-western-world/
LOCATION:Sunlight Spirit Retreat\, 1801 N Quentin Rd.\, Palatine\, IL\, 60074\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T203000
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SUMMARY:Online Full Moon Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to the loving responses and requests we received following the first full moon meditation\, we are pleased to announce a new program for the full moon day in October!\nWe hope that you can join in! \nWANT TO PARTICIPATE BUT CAN’T JOIN?\nNOT TO WORRY!\nA RECORDING OF THE EVENT IS SENT TO ALL REGISTERED GUESTS!\n_________ \nThe full moon day is a very important one in Buddhist countries\, particularly in Bhante’s home country\, Sri Lanka. \nBhante likes to call the full moon day\, a spiritual day for people who are seeking to travel on an inner journey. \nIn this online\, guided meditation\, Bhante Sujatha teaches about the tradition of practicing during the full moon\, and the value of keeping connected to your practice by goal setting and making it sacred. \nTo learn more and register for this event\, click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/online-full-moon-meditation/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T191500
DTSTAMP:20260606T092923
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation and Peacefulness with Bhante Sujatha hosted by Moonflower Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Add some peacefulness and loving kindness to your life! \nMoonflower Yoga is happy to offer these fabulous\, guided meditations led by Bhante Sujatha.  Bhante teaches loving-kindness meditation to people around the globe for all those seeking the art of happiness and contentment. His approach to meditation is deep and simple\, bringing core Buddhist teachings to everyone in a way that is practical and easy to understand. \nJoin Bhante in this lovely\, guided meditation offered via Zoom and add some loving kindness and peacefulness to your life. \nNO prior meditation experience is needed and can be comfortably and safely done from the warmth of your home thru Zoom. \nTo learn more and register for this event\, click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/guided-meditation-and-peacefulness-with-bhante-sujatha-hosted-by-moonflower-yoga/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T010000
DTSTAMP:20260606T092923
CREATED:20241123T051326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T051326Z
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SUMMARY:From the Inside Out: A Mindfulness Workshop with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:Many of us exist in an environment that endorses the metric of success as achieving fame and gaining possessions. In this context\, the more we earn\, the more we desire. Many people have more than humans have ever had in the past\, and yet the happiness and peace we are all seeking continues to move further and further away. \nThis is not a rare condition; we can see the burning desire within ourselves and so many people to love more deeply\, to live more fully and to find sustainable\, sturdy happiness. \nThe remedy that many religions and wisdom teachers offer to quench this desire is the teaching of compassion and charitable actions. These teachings are of great value\, but outward actions alone will not resolve a crisis of internal peace. Not yet have we seen someone find true inner peace and happiness without first loving themselves. \nWe cannot count on anything we find outside as a permanent solution that will sustain our happiness\, but we can find the love within us to always protect ourselves. Learning to listen inwardly is how we discover joy and an unshakable peace that when fully developed can never be taken away. \n· Proceeds go to Bhante’s pregnant mothers and Incubator Project in Sri Lanka \n· Book signing and “Choose Loving Kindness” items will be available for purchase \nTo Register\, click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/from-the-inside-out-a-mindfulness-workshop-with-bhante-sujatha-2/
LOCATION:Wailea Healing Center\, 120 Kaukahi St.\, HI\, US 96753\, Kihei\, HI\, 96753\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T092923
CREATED:20241128T153151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T153151Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Sutra Study Online with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:“Buddha vacana” (the Buddha’s words) are lifestyles. \nI have observed and interacted with many scholars pursuing the teaching of the Buddha through academic practices. I myself have done this as part of my monk’s training\, and know it is very important for our growth as monks\, for the purpose of making the Dhamma accessible to people\, and for the purpose of protecting the life of the Buddha Dhamma. \nStudying these beautiful teachings is important\, but we also have to understand that if they are not put into a daily practice\, they serve as much purpose as a book collecting dust on the shelf. I do not think the Buddha intended for the teachings to simply be collected and memorized\, but to be understood and applied. \nAs I understand at this time in my practice\, there are two Dharmas: \n1. Head Dharma \n2. Heart Dharma \nI have met practitioners and students all over the world\, and many of them approach the teaching from either one of these aspects\, but it is my wish for people to develop both. \nTaking into consideration requests from students across the nation for more sutra studies\, I have decided to create this “Practical Sutra Study Session” as a monthly program designed to give more support to those on the path of self awareness. \nI hope that you can join\, and come together with noble friends to deepen our practice together. \nWANT TO PARTICIPATE BUT CAN’T JOIN?\nNOT TO WORRY!\nA RECORDING OF THE EVENT IS SENT TO ALL REGISTERED GUESTS! \nTo register for this event\, please click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/practical-sutra-study-online-with-bhante-sujatha-4/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T211500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T221500
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SUMMARY:Dharma Fun and Sunset Meditation with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:Join Bhante Sujatha on the ocean shore for a lighthearted evening meditation and Dharma talk in the sunset setting. \n$10 Suggested Donation \nWe will gather on the lawn at Kihei Surfside. \nPlease remember to bring a seat or towel to sit on and kindly try to arrive 15 minutes early to get settled and comfortable. \nTo register\, click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/dharma-fun-and-sunset-meditation-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Community lawn between Kihei boat ramp and Mana Kai\, 2936 South Kihei Road\, Kihei\, HI\, 96753\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T092923
CREATED:20241123T052604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T052604Z
UID:58367-1734807600-1734814800@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Your Loss Is Your Gain: A Mindfulness Workshop with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:“When you are able to experience gain and loss with an equal mind\, you realize a rare freedom found in this world.” \nWe have all experienced success and failure\, praise and blame\, gain and loss. How do we feel after these experiences? How do we remember them? Our emotional connection to these extremes is undeniable\, but we don’t always examine their long term effects\, nor the middle ground between them. Recognizing and understanding the shifting of our emotions by outward influences is something we can realize both on and off the cushion\, and allow us to experience and interact with the world in peaceful and purposeful ways. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha in this two-hour workshop to explore how mindfulness and meditation practice can help you to clearly process the subtle reactions and patterns we develop when we experience gain and loss. \nActivities in this program will include: \nLecture: “Your Loss is Your Gain.” \nInstruction in the practice of meditation. \nGuided mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation. \nTime for Questions & Answers. \nBenefits of this beautiful workshop can include: \nReduced stress\, anxiety\, worry\, and depression. \nHealing and enhancing relationships with others. \nGaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in life. \nInsights into life’s purpose. \nAwakening to the blessings of the present moment. \nConfidence in attaining unshakable inner peace. \nProceeds from this event support Bhante Sujatha and his charitable works including the “Annual Pregnant Mother’s Retreat.” \nChoose Loving-Kindness items including Bhante’s books will be available for purchase and book signing. \nTo register\, click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/your-loss-is-your-gain-a-mindfulness-workshop-with-bhante-sujatha-2/
LOCATION:Wailea Healing Center\, 120 Kaukahi St.\, HI\, US 96753\, Kihei\, HI\, 96753\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T092923
CREATED:20241123T052924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T053328Z
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SUMMARY:Sunrise Meditation with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the sunrise and ocean scenery with Bhante Sujatha in this relaxing and energizing get together to start your day mindfully. Bhante will lead a loving-kindness meditation from the Theravada Buddhist tradition\, followed by an open discussion and opportunity to ask questions. \nEveryone is welcome! \nSuggested donation is $10 and is gratefully accepted to support Bhante Sujatha’s charitable efforts in Sri Lanka serving pregant women\, hospitals\, schools\, families and much more. \nPlease bring something to sit or lay down on during meditation (blanket\, chair\, towel\, or yoga mat). \nTo register\, click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/sunrise-meditation-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Community lawn between Kihei boat ramp and Mana Kai\, 2936 South Kihei Road\, Kihei\, HI\, 96753\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T092923
CREATED:20241123T053227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T053227Z
UID:58371-1735034400-1735038000@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Sunrise Meditation and Intention Setting with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the sunrise and ocean scenery with Bhante Sujatha in this energizing morning event to start your Christmas Eve day mindfully. Bhante will lead a loving-kindness meditation\, followed by a chanting blessing to set good intentions for the day and the new year to come. \nEveryone is welcome! \nThe group will meet on the lawn area between Kihei Boat Ramp and Kihei SurfSide Resort. \nConditions may be damp\, so please bring something to sit or lay down on during meditation (blanket\, chair\, towel\, or yoga mat). \nThe suggested donation for this event is $12 with all proceeds going to support Bhante Sujatha’s mission to add more love to world each day. \nDonations are gratefully accepted to support Bhante Sujatha’s charitable efforts in Sri Lanka serving pregant women\, hospitals\, schools\, families and much more. \nTo register\, click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/christmas-eve-sunrise-meditation-and-intention-setting-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Community lawn between Kihei boat ramp and Mana Kai\, 2936 South Kihei Road\, Kihei\, HI\, 96753\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T092923
CREATED:20241202T134459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T135414Z
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SUMMARY:New Year Blessings with Bhante Sujatha\, Soundbath\, and Energy Healing
DESCRIPTION:The new year is a time for healing\, setting intentions\, letting go of what is no longer serving us\, and clearing the way for unconditional love from ourselves and others. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha\, The Loving-Kindness monk\, this new year season for an unforgettable experience to initiate your new year with commitment and determination. \nA blessing ceremony is a mindful intention to contact and share that which is good\, particularly in a divine sense. Our practice will include connecting with the force of goodness inside each of us and then inviting this ‘energy’ into a particular situation to help the whole world. \nThis program begins with a brief\, inspiring talk by Bhante Sujatha on the benefits of creating\, refreshing\, and establishing a sturdy meditation practice in our lives in order to support the goals we set to be our best self\, followed by a guided meditation. \nBhante will chant the Ratana Sutra\, a 2\,600-year-old Buddhist chant describing a wish for world-wide good health\, healing\, and blessings. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha and joyful friends as we come together as a spiritual community to experience the healing power of unconditional love and to receive well-wishes as you practice nobility and peace in this life. \nProceeds from a portion of the event will go to Bhante’s pregnant mothers and Incubator Project in Sri Lanka \nBook signing and “Choose Loving Kindness” items will be available for purchase after the event. \nDuring this event there will be a crystal bowl soundbath with Penny Bailey and energy healing with Denise Knutson. Where you have the ability to lay down\, relax\, and go into a deep mediative state and allow your body to release and let go of emotional blocks and energy blocks bringing you back to a state of oneness with yourself. This sound meditation is truly an amazing experience for the body\, mind\, and soul. While you are laying down and relaxing\, the sounds and frequencies of the crystal bowls will be vibrating through your body\, allowing you to let go of energy blockages. This unique experience is something that will resonate within you long after the event is over. \n  \nEvent Fee: $75 per person \nThis is a special New Years Event with Bhante Sujatha. Register soon as space is limited. We would love for you to celebrate bringing in the New Year with us at this special event. \nIf you have any difficulty signing up for this event please contact Denise Knutson at (480)326-6540. \nThank you. \nMuch Love and Gratitude\, \nPenny Bailey\, Bhante Sujatha\, and Denise Knutson \nTO LEARN MORE & REGISTER\, CLICK: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/new-year-blessings-with-bhante-sujatha-soundbath-and-energy-healing/
LOCATION:Shantiful\, 16674 North 91st Street\, STE. 102\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T092923
CREATED:20241202T134754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T135330Z
UID:58383-1735401600-1735412400@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:New Year Blessings with Bhante Sujatha\, Soundbath\, and Energy Healing
DESCRIPTION:The new year is a time for healing\, setting intentions\, letting go of what is no longer serving us\, and clearing the way for unconditional love from ourselves and others. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha\, The Loving-Kindness monk\, this new year season for an unforgettable experience to initiate your new year with commitment and determination. \nA blessing ceremony is a mindful intention to contact and share that which is good\, particularly in a divine sense. Our practice will include connecting with the force of goodness inside each of us and then inviting this ‘energy’ into a particular situation to help the whole world. \nThis program begins with a brief\, inspiring talk by Bhante Sujatha on the benefits of creating\, refreshing\, and establishing a sturdy meditation practice in our lives in order to support the goals we set to be our best self\, followed by a guided meditation. \nBhante will chant the Ratana Sutra\, a 2\,600-year-old Buddhist chant describing a wish for world-wide good health\, healing\, and blessings. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha and joyful friends as we come together as a spiritual community to experience the healing power of unconditional love and to receive well-wishes as you practice nobility and peace in this life. \nProceeds from a portion of the event will go to Bhante’s pregnant mothers and Incubator Project in Sri Lanka \nBook signing and “Choose Loving Kindness” items will be available for purchase after the event. \nDuring this event there will be a crystal bowl soundbath with Penny Bailey and energy healing with Denise Knutson. Where you have the ability to lay down\, relax\, and go into a deep mediative state and allow your body to release and let go of emotional blocks and energy blocks bringing you back to a state of oneness with yourself. This sound meditation is truly an amazing experience for the body\, mind\, and soul. While you are laying down and relaxing\, the sounds and frequencies of the crystal bowls will be vibrating through your body\, allowing you to let go of energy blockages. This unique experience is something that will resonate within you long after the event is over. \nStarting event time is prompt. So please arrive 10 -15 minutes prior to get settled in. \nEvent Fee: $75 per person \nThis is a special New Years Event with Bhante Sujatha. Register soon as space is limited. We would love for you to celebrate bringing in the New Year with us at this special event. \nIf you have any difficulty signing up for this event please contact Denise Knutson at (480)326-6540. \nThank you. \nMuch Love and Gratitude\, \nPenny Bailey\, Bhante Sujatha\, and Denise Knutson \n  \nTO LEARN MORE & REGISTER\, CLICK HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/new-year-blessings-with-bhante-sujatha-soundbath-and-energy-healing-2/
LOCATION:Shantiful\, 16674 North 91st Street\, STE. 102\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T092923
CREATED:20241202T135247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T135247Z
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SUMMARY:Stop Sitting Around! A Mindful Hike with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:“STOP SITTING AROUND!” \nA Mindful Hike with Bhante Sujatha \nWe all get accustomed to our thinking mind’s perceptions of right and wrong: This is the right way; this is the wrong way…. Our spiritual practice however\, teaches us to let go of some of these certainties\, and discover new ways to experience mindful practice. \nMany people are accustomed to the belief that meditation practice only happens while sitting on a cushion. Our minds can become conditioned in this way\, and we forget that meditation is a practice for developing mindfulness for daily living. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha on a morning hike with mindfulness and noble friends\, to shake up your practice and challenge the notions that you may or may not have adopted. \nIn this hike\, Bhante and a group of noble friends will share time skillfully with hiking\, sharing meaningful conversation\, practicing stillness to experience nature\, and learning to watch the steps and breaths taken along the way. \nDate: December 29\, 2024 \nTime: 7:00 AM \nStarting Location: The Phoenix Mountain Preserve\, 40th Street Trailhead \nRegistration: For Head Count Purposes\, please register on Eventbrite \nA donation of $10 or more are cheerfully welcomed at this event. \nAll proceeds support Bhante Sujatha and his charitable works including the “Annual Pregnant Mother’s Retreat” in Sri Lanka. \nNOTES: \nWe will meet in the parking lot at the trailhead. The hike begins at 7:00 a.m. Please arrive a few minutes early for the head count. \nThere will be a brief sitting meditation and discussion\, please bring a mat or blanket if you like for sitting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo Register\, Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/stop-sitting-around-a-mindful-hike-with-bhante-sujatha-2/
LOCATION:The Phoenix Mountain Preserve\, 40th St. Trailhead.\, 9200 N 40th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85028\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T092923
CREATED:20241202T135857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T135857Z
UID:58387-1735495200-1735502400@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:New Year Blessings and Healing Meditation with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:Healing Meditation and New Year Blessings with Bhante Sujatha\nThe new year is a time for healing\, setting intentions\, letting go of what is no longer serving us\, and clearing the way for unconditional love from ourselves and others. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha\, The Loving-Kindness monk\, this new year season for an unforgettable blessing experience to initiate your new year with commitment and determination. \nA blessing ceremony is a mindful intention to contact and share that which is good\, particularly in a divine sense. Our practice will include connecting with the force of goodness inside each of us and then inviting this ‘energy’ into a particular situation to help the whole world. \nThis program begins with a brief\, inspiring talk by Bhante Sujatha on the benefits of creating\, refreshing\, and establishing a sturdy meditation practice in our lives in order to support the goals we set to be our best self\, followed by a guided meditation. \nBhante will then chant the Ratana Sutra\, a 2\,600-year-old Buddhist chant describing a wish for world-wide good health\, healing\, and blessings. \nFinally\, the group will join together in an ancient and symbolic act of cleansing by bathing the Buddha; pouring scented\, blessed water over a Buddha statue while making intentions for our lives and the world. \nThe Buddha image embodies the enlightened presence of the qualities of a Buddha. This ritual comes in different forms in each country that it is practiced in\, but they are all lines drawn from a single sacred story. It is a story that brings sentient beings together in a joyful celebration of a promise. That promise is nothing less than the end of suffering and ignorance. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha and joyful friends as we come together as a spiritual community to experience the healing power of unconditional love and to receive well-wishes as you practice nobility and peace in this life. \nYou are encouraged to bring your malas\, or any other items that you wish to be blessed in this ceremony. \n$40 per person \n· Proceeds go to Bhante’s pregnant mothers and Incubator Project in Sri Lanka \n· Book signing and “Choose Loving Kindness” items will be available for purchase \n  \nTo Register\, Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/new-year-blessings-and-healing-meditation-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Sweatshop on Central\, 100 East Camelback Rd.\, #156\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85012\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T092923
CREATED:20241202T140103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T140103Z
UID:58389-1735583400-1735590600@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Blessing Ceremony at Rising Phoenix Wellness Services
DESCRIPTION:Healing Meditation and New Year Blessings with Bhante Sujatha \nat Rising Phoenix Wellness Services \nThe new year is a time for healing\, setting intentions\, letting go of what is no longer serving us\, and clearing the way for unconditional love from ourselves and others. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha\, The Loving-Kindness monk\, this new year season for an unforgettable blessing experience to initiate your new year with commitment and determination. \nA blessing ceremony is a mindful intention to contact and share that which is good\, particularly in a divine sense. Our practice will include connecting with the force of goodness inside each of us and then inviting this ‘energy’ into a particular situation to help the whole world. \nThis program begins with a brief\, inspiring talk by Bhante Sujatha on the benefits of creating\, refreshing\, and establishing a sturdy meditation practice in our lives in order to support the goals we set to be our best self\, followed by a guided meditation. \nBhante will then chant the Ratana Sutra\, a 2\,600-year-old Buddhist chant describing a wish for world-wide good health\, healing\, and blessings. \nFinally\, the group will join together in an ancient and symbolic act of cleansing by bathing the Buddha; pouring scented\, blessed water over a Buddha statue while making intentions for our lives and the world. \nThe Buddha image embodies the enlightened presence of the qualities of a Buddha. This ritual comes in different forms in each country that it is practiced in\, but they are all lines drawn from a single sacred story. It is a story that brings sentient beings together in a joyful celebration of a promise. That promise is nothing less than the end of suffering and ignorance. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha and joyful friends as we come together as a spiritual community to experience the healing power of unconditional love and to receive well-wishes as you practice nobility and peace in this life. \nYou are encouraged to bring your malas\, or any other items that you wish to be blessed in this ceremony. \n$40 per person \n· Proceeds go to Bhante’s pregnant mothers and Incubator Project in Sri Lanka \n· Book signing and “Choose Loving Kindness” items will be available for purchase \n  \nTo Register\, Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/new-years-blessing-ceremony-at-rising-phoenix-wellness-services/
LOCATION:Rising Phoenix Wellness Services\, 21803 N Scottsdale Rd Bldg A\, Unit110\, ScoSttsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241231T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241231T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T092923
CREATED:20241202T140318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T071916Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga & Meditation and New Year's Eve Ceremony Retreat with Bhante Sujatha and  Harumi
DESCRIPTION:Yoga & Meditation and New Year’s Eve Ceremony Retreat with Bhante Sujatha and  Harumi.\nTuesday\, December 31st\, 11:00 am – 2:30 pm\nDana: $99\n**Dāna (pronounced “daa-nuh”) is a Pāli word that means giving\, especially to charity and in support of teacher.\n**Includes Refreshments\nTo Get ready to welcome 2025 with an unforgettable blessing experience. Join us for a 3-hour healing and inspirational program to set the tone for the new year. \nHarumi will lead a revitalizing Hatha yoga session\, followed by refreshments and a captivating meditation and dharma talk by Bhante. The program will culminate with yoga Nidra to help you relax and prepare for the new beginning. \nBhante Sujatha\, a respected Buddhist monk of 40+ years\, will share insights on the power of meditation and lead a guided meditation session on loving-kindness. You will also experience the recitation of a 2\,600 year-old Buddhist chant for global health\, healing\, and blessings. \nAfter the program\, there will be time for refreshments\, fellowship\, and you will receive a special gift to take home. Don’t miss this opportunity to start your new year with true inspiration and commitment.he New Year Eve is a time for healing\, setting intentions\, letting go of what is no longer serving us\, and clearing the way for unconditional love from ourselves and others.\nJoin us this new year season for an unforgettable blessing experience to celebrate the arrival of 2025 and initiate your new year with commitment and determination. \nPrepare yourself for this experience that will inspire you\, fill your heart\, bring energy into your body\, and find you completely replenished and ready to invite the new year with inspiration. \nLet’s welcome the New Year with Intention\, Determination\, and Joy together\, this December 31st! \nTo Register\, Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/yoga-meditation-and-new-years-eve-ceremony-retreat-with-bhante-sujatha-and-harumi/
LOCATION:Harumi Yoga+\, 10051 E Dynamite Blvd.\, Suite G105\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
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