Events
Journeys Meditation Group
Meditation is 5:30-6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays in Columbia. e-mail janiscripe@aol.com for more information. All are welcome to join.
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Summer Events
Sunday, July 13, 2008
10:00 AM
Experience the grandeur and beauty of Tibet, “the Roof of the World” and birth country
of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. Traveling through the provinces of Amdo and Kham in
Eastern Tibet, we will visit nomads, farmers, merchants, villagers and monks in day to
day activities of yak herding, harvesting, family life and spiritual practice through a slide
presentation by Rich Stokes. Late last August and early September 2007, Rich had the
opportunity to travel with the world renowned National Geographic photographer, Steve
McCurry. Steve has traveled extensively in Tibet, both having covered Tibetans and
Tibetan Buddhism for National Geographic Magazine. His photograph of the ‘Afghan
Girl’ taken in a Pakistan refugee camp is probably one of the most iconic portraits in the
world. Tibet is steeped in a cultural tradition that exemplifies genuineness, kindness and
compassion as a way of life. Even though Tibet has been politically, spiritually and
physically oppressed over the past 50 years, the slides will show that the Tibetan spirit
cannot be broken.
Location:
Held at the home of Janis and Jerry Cripe Columbia, MD 21044 Please reserve a place by e-mailing Janiscripe@aol.com or calling 410-730-8091 Space is limitedSummer Picnic - July 27th
Paul Shoffeitt’s Farm
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Please join us as we come together as a community to bid farewell to Harry and Joan Brunett. We’ll supply hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks. If everyone else brings a dish to share we will have quite a feast!
We hope to see you all there.
Please RSVP Michele at cozmom@verizon.net for directions.
Sunday, August 3rd
10:00 AM
THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS
This frank, compelling documentary from Journey Films takes an honest look at the intensity of anger and grief that human nature is heir to. Former gang members, 9/11 survivors and victims of the “the troubles” in Northern Ireland tell of horror and violence and the difficult path back through forgiveness. This film includes interviews with such faith-community leaders as Ellie Wiesel, Thich Nhat Hanh and James Forbes. Learn more about what science tells us about what might be the most difficult virtue demanded of us by any of the world’s religions. If you have ever struggled with having to forgive someone or something, then this film is for you!
Location:
Held at the home of Janis and Jerry Cripe Columbia, MD 21044 Please reserve a place by e-mailing Janiscripe@aol.com or calling 410-730-8091 Space is limited
