Dear Friends,
And so Autumn has begun! Holidays in October include: October 1, 136th birthday of Yosemite National Park; October 4, Bodhidarma as celebrated by the Buddhist tradition; October 12, the American Indigenous People's Day (formerly Columbus Day); October 21, Durga Puja in the Vedanta tradition; Lakshmi Puja in the Vedanta tradition; Halloween, an American Holiday.
CENTER ACTIVITIES
Regular meditations continue in the Center's Peace Space. Unfortunately, the Sound Bath with Wade Cook had to be canceled on August 8 as a number of other events were scheduled at the same time in this small mountain community.
Plans for fall programs are underway, including the Thanksgiving Food and Blanket drive.
PINE MOUNTAIN MEDITATION CLUB
The Pine Mountain Meditation Circle meets every Monday at noon at the Clubhouse for Meditations. Off the rotation this month are SunJay and Ruth.
October Meditation Leaders include:
October 5 - Chris
October 12 - Izumi
October 19 - Connie
October 26 - Chika
All are welcome! No charge, donations accepted.
Below is a picture of the current meditation leaders: from left to right Izumi, Chika, SunJay, Simran, Chris, Ruth
TUTORING PROGRAM - EMPOWERING READERS - ORANGE COUNTY
Students will be assigned to tutors this month for the school year. It is an online program for tutors who are not physically at the schools that works well.
CELTIC MUSIC
Every Tuesday night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, a group of neighbors rehearses folk tunes in a warm atmosphere. On the last Monday of the month, we celebrate birthdays from that month. In September, there was a fabulous potluck also to help celebrate those growing older!
ANANDA ASHRAMA
The Ashrama, established as of 1923, is dedicated to the bliss of all religions. In 2023, there was a 100th Anniversary celebration when a specially forged Italian large bell was installed to call people to worship. Public services continue to be offered in the lovely Temple on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings.
The Jizo Peace Center wishes blessing and peace to all!
