CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) is pleased to announce “Moments of Silence,” an exhibition of small oil paintings by Douglas Newton. These paintings invite sustained contemplation. Some are from observed reality. Others are mostly from his imagination. They are all painted over days and weeks of concentration and creativity. While his subjects from life are […]
CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) is pleased to announce "Moments of Silence," an exhibition of small oil paintings by Douglas Newton. These paintings invite sustained contemplation. Some are from observed reality. Others are mostly from his imagination. They are all painted over days and weeks of concentration and creativity. While his subjects from life are […]
Having trouble fully absorbing A Course in Miracles (ACIM) or another non-dualistic spiritual tradition? Then A COURSE OF LOVE may be just for you! Channeled by the same voice that authored ACIM but in more easy to understand language, Mari Perron's A COURSE OF LOVE speaks to the heart rather than the mind. Let's explore this important new […]
Long before Marie Kondo’s #1 bestselling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up took the world by storm, another Japanese bestselling author, Hideko Yamashita, introduced the underlying concept of "Dan Sha Ri.” More than just the art of decluttering one’s closets and drawers, Dan Sha Ri teaches us how to carefully observe our relationship to the stuff to which we cling and to free our minds of attachments which do not serve us. If you were intrigued by Ms. Kondo’s book and would like to dig deeper into the ideas which inspired it, you’ll love Dan Sha Ri.
"If you have ever opened a full closet and found nothing to wear, or stayed with a boyfriend you are no longer in love with, let go of them and try danshari," Yamashita told a packed room of anxious urbanites on a recent visit to Beijing. "Get rid of the unwanted things so you can build up what you really want."
The Little Garden is a beginners study group dedicated to recognizing our relationship with god through one another. Our format is structured to introduce and apply the principles and methods of A Course In Miracles in our daily lives. To uncover the principles, we study portions of the text. To apply them, we practice workbook lessons. Each week, we meditate using a workbook lesson, and then study a principle or a workbook lesson, alternating between text and lessons. We also invite students to speak on their experience with a lesson or principle, focusing on a Miracle or Miracles they have experienced. There is no fee to attend; however, a contribution to support the cost of the group is appreciated.
On Friday, 9/11/15 at 7 pm, CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) and friends invite you to a film program and Q&A about the ways in which the people of Japan continue to grapple with the myriad effects, both seen and unseen, of the ongoing Fukushima nuclear disaster. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $15 and children may sit on the floor for free. All proceeds after $150 expenses (for the space and refreshments) will go to the filmmakers.
THE PROGRAM (in Japanese w/ English subtitles)
Little Kyota Errand Hood 20', 2014, dir. by Satsuki Okay
A2-B-C 70', 2013, dir. by Ian Thomas Ash
Narrative short “Little Kyota Errand Hood” focuses on the way that children and parents apprehend the invisible threat of possible radiation exposure and the conflicts and relationships that their attitudes spark. Feature documentary "A2-B-C” documents the growing number of children suffering from nose bleeds, skin rashes, and thyroid issues and the difficulty of receiving reliable information about the radiation threat from the authorities. Both films illustrate the ways in which Japanese parents have sought to take charge of the situation and implement their own solutions to care for their families and communities.
Sept 11, of course, marks the 14th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center as well as the 4.5 year anniversary of the Tohoku Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Disaster in Japan. Both events triggered many responses. While the films on this program are set in Japan, they speak also to life in the aftermath of 9/11 and other environmental disasters around the world: the not knowing whether the area is toxic or unsafe; not being able to get reliable information from the government; not knowing whether to relocate or return; not knowing whether subsequent illness are caused by the disaster or not; not knowing whether to live everyday with constant caution or to adopt a qué será, será attitude and provide children with a sense of normalcy. It is our hope that this program will promote greater understanding of the difficulties that these man-made disasters cause and renewed compassion for and solidarity with the people trying to live through them and prevent them.
This program focuses upon the skills and knowledge needed to be a modern interfaith minister. By eliminating semester breaks and vacations, the course is equipped to concentrate in one year a solid, qualifying course in interfaith.
Upon successful completion of the program, students are ordained as ministers and are eligible to register legally as clergy. Thus, graduates are eligible to add the honorific “Reverend” to any existing titles and honors they have achieved in their professions.
12 – 1 pm Healing Clinic, suggested donation $20
Bring any issue you are facing right now — physically, emotionally, mentally, and/or spiritually. With eyes closed (you will be seated and the healer will stand nearby, no touching involved), we will join with you silently, embracing your perfect spirit with unconditional love, and ask the Holy Spirit to bring us directly to whatever seed thought is causing your current issues. After about 10 minutes, we will share with you the guidance that we receive.
1:30 – 4:30 pm Miracles in Manhattan lecture by Jon Mundy Ph.D.
LECTURE 26: Salvation and the Holy Relationship
Based on Chapter 22 from A Course in Miracles Textbook
Just in time for the Fall Equinox, the theme of Creative Groove Art Night is: Let It Go! “That nature's cycles are mirrored in our lives. Autumn is a time for letting go and releasing things that have been a burden. All the religious traditions pay tribute to such acts of relinquishment. Fall is the […]
We are pleased to announce our participation in the 4th annual Weekend of Freedom Retreat! This year's event will be held September 17-20, 2015 in beautiful Stony Point, NY, just an hour north of NYC. Join us for an immersive weekend of ACIM study, healthy meals, cameraderie and nature at the Stony Point Center. You can stay at the Center or […]
What is it about being present that is so hard to maintain? How can we learn to live in a state where the challenges of life flow with more grace?
This evening we'll learn how to center ourselves through movement and experience stillness through music. We'll also dive into a meditation and finish with a healing practice that can be used for both yourself and others.
“The Promise: Prenatal Memories of Children” かみさまとのやくそく(英語字幕版) in Japanese with English subtitles Story This documentary film explores the themes of prenatal memories, child-rearing, and the healing of our own inner children. “Prenatal memories” refers to the children’s recollections from the time that they were inside their mothers’ bodies as well as from an even earlier […]
Step into a vibrant, full-bodied experience of standing in your own power and creating your juiciest dreams!
Embody Beauty is a one day body, beauty and spirit immersion conveniently located near Union Square in New York City. It was created to help you step into your fullest, yummiest expression of yourself through workshops designed to reset and restore your beautiful and divine self-image. Free yourself by spending a tranquil day nurturing your mind, beauty, and spirit.
Beauty and wellness experts Rebecca Casciano and Sarita Coren are teaming up with spiritual guide Vanessa Codorniu to provide a sacred, special and transformational experience. They share a deep passion for helping women connect to the highest version of themselves. The Embody Beauty Retreat offers a unique opportunity to explore that connection, creating peace and harmony with your inner and outer self.
The Little Garden is a beginners study group dedicated to recognizing our relationship with god through one another. Our format is structured to introduce and apply the principles and methods of A Course In Miracles in our daily lives. To uncover the principles, we study portions of the text. To apply them, we practice workbook lessons. Each week, we meditate using a workbook lesson, and then study a principle or a workbook lesson, alternating between text and lessons. We also invite students to speak on their experience with a lesson or principle, focusing on a Miracle or Miracles they have experienced. There is no fee to attend; however, a contribution to support the cost of the group is appreciated.
Come for a beautiful evening of healing, meditation, and teachings based on your needs as an individual and as a community. This event is a wonderful introduction to working with Brook, as she blends the energies of all exemplifying true community. In doing so, she illuminates challenges and ideals within the consciousness of each individual, showing how these can affect our daily life, allowing us to move from a more expansive and awakened state. Our standard format for the Healers Circle is 1.5 hour talk, 30 minute meditation, and 30 minute healing session for the whole group that may include physical healing and/or personal inner work. Please come dressed comfortably as you may want to lie down and rest during the healing section. Brook looks forward to embracing your community in the opportunity to be of service.
Traditionally prepared ceremonial cacao is a magical and sacred treat. It is not at all like drinking a regular cup of hot chocolate. It’s a strong and powerful drink, mixed with spices, to awaken the energetic properties of cacao. Brook was offered this ancient recipe when she worked with shamans in South America. She prepares it with special blessings and prayers offered up to Yolotl Etzli, the spirit of the plant itself. Doing this makes the concoction extremely powerful in aiding those who participate in the sacred ceremony, to open their heart and connect more fully for, deep shamanic journeying, inner work, and creative expression. Unlike a hallucinogenic, cacao takes you to the door of your awakening and offers you the opportunity to walk through it yourself, without forcing you. It is a gentle and magnificent healer.
The importance of our magnificent brains is becoming very clear as we awaken to the truth of fully being. In this glorious evening, come and participate in the awakening of your own deep and brilliant light.
Together we will:
Receive an activation for the Cave of Brahma in the innermost part of the brain.
Practice a deep form of breath work, to shift the frequency of light in our brains and throughout our bodies, for deep personal healing and empowerment.
Discuss different supplements and foods that truly nourish and activate the brain.
Learn a powerful pranic technique, for daily practice, to balance out both hemispheres of the brain.
Coming off of the high energy of summer can be challenging. It’s a time to prioritize, regroup and re-tune. What’s in store for fall is: a slower pace, darkness chasing the light and a cooler spectrum of energetic frequencies.
Autumn is a season of great beauty and also of decline. The days grow shorter and the summer’s abundance fades. Seeds take flight upon the winds and scatter to later awaken as new growth next spring. It is a paradoxical time for seeding, covering over and allowing decay.
We will explore gentle movement, mindful breath, guided visualizations and energetic attunements to honor the beginning of fall on the Harvest Moon. With practical exercises that will address physical, emotional, spiritual and energetic realms, we aim to align: heart – mind – body – being. We invite you to let go of distractions, find focus and set clear intentions with the power of autumn.
Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the birth of A Course in Miracles (ACIM) as we screen the NYC premiere of the documentary film "A Course in Miracles - Enlightenment or Bust!" The film exposes the dysfunctional pattern of fearful thinking and how following inspiration is the antidote to overcoming the blocks to the awareness of Love’s presence. The movie is an invitation to the world to discover peace and happiness by the means of following intuitive guidance as taught in ACIM.
Following the movie screening there will be a Q & A session with the film's producer Craig Villarrubia. Gather with mighty companions as we explore the movie's message and the enlightened teachings of ACIM.
The Technology of Reality Why it’s possible to alter the laws of physics Author of The Holographic Canvas; the Fusing of Mind and Matter Sonia Barrett In New York! Being human is a high level technological experience; decoding that technology We are living in a time where concepts and ideas about the nature of “reality” […]