Good morning dear Friends –
As we enter into Solstice week, we can enjoy every moment of darkness – especially dusk and dawn. With impermanence, the longest night now moves slowly and with confidence toward the longest day. And then back again to the longest night.
This evening in Sangha we will sit after dark with a multitude of candles, breathing in and breathing out – offering ourselves, each other and all beings the great gift of silence, stillness and spiritual friendship. We will call the Bodhisattvas to support our intentions as we move with the darkness and the light.
Last week, we practiced with five Plum Village practice songs – all them offering support for our socially engaged Buddhist practice. It was most wonderful – voices rising! The links to lyrics and mp3 files have been posted on the Waves and Water website in the pull-down menu from RESOURCES > 2016 December songs . Please enjoy! We will be revisiting them in the New Year. http://wavesandwater.org/site/resources/2016-december-songs/
A reminder that there will be no Sangha gathering at the meditation hall on December 29. We look forward to seeing some of you as we sit to welcome the New Year from 7:00 to 12:00 December 31st….
With loving kindness –
