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Nov. 1 Grief Ritual with Sobonfu Some & Spring Washam

A daylong for People of Color at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Posted:
Saturday September 26, 2009

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 *****Registration is done through Spirit Rock******

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This daylong for People of Color is a transformational and soul-invigorating workshop designed to break through our cultural barriers of grief. There is a need to periodically feel and express grief in order to purge the soul from hurts and pains. The interdiction and suppression of emotion in general, and grief in particular, has recently been linked to the general sense of spiritual drought, emotional confusion and certain illnesses we experience in our life. To begin to regain a serious and lasting sense of connectedness with ourselves and with spirit, we need to find a proper place to release our grief -- grief about all the losses we have endured in this lifetime, the loss of loved ones, the loss of our dreams and the loss of our connection with our ancestors.

In the traditional world of the Dagara of Burkina Faso West Africa, the ritual of grief, conducted almost daily in different parts of the tribe, is the Dagara people's way of releasing the tension caused by loss, and to restore continuity in their relationships. We will enter into the ritual space of grief following the traditional model of the Dagara. It is our hope that it brings a deep sense of release, peace and connectedness in your life.

 

Location: - Spirit Rock Meditation Center (Community Hall)

Date: Sunday, Nov 1, 2009

Time: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

 

Cost $25 - $55 sliding scale, plus dana (donation to the teachers)

 

Bring your lunch

 

Sobonfu Some is a respected lecturer, activist and author. She is the founder of Wisdom Spring, Inc. an organization dedicated to the preservation, the sharing of indigenous wisdom as well as holding fundraisers for wells, schools and health project in Africa. She is one of the foremost voices of African spirituality to come to the West, bringing insights and healing gifts from her west-African culture to this one. Sobonfu often tours the United States and Europe teaching workshops. Her books include The Spirit of Intimacy: Ancient teachings in the ways of relationships, Welcoming Spirit Home: Ancient teachings to celebrate children and community and Falling out of Grace: meditations on loss, healing and wisdom. Visit www.Sobonfu.com or www.wisdomspringinc.org for more information.

 

Spring Washam is a meditation teacher and founding member of the East Bay Meditation Center. She has practiced meditation for over 12 years with many renowned teachers and is known for her joyful heart and loving spirit. She is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based meditation practices to youth and communities of color. Spring is a Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leader and is in teacher training with Jack Kornfield at Spirit Rock. She currently teaches classes, workshops and retreats throughout the U.S.

 


 

 

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Founded in a celebration of diversity, the East Bay Meditation Center welcomes everyone seeking to end suffering and cultivate happiness.  Our mission is to foster liberation, personal and interpersonal healing, social action, and inclusive community building.  We offer  mindfulness practices and teachings on wisdom and compassion from Buddhist and other spiritual traditions. Rooted in our commitment to diversity, we operate with transparent democratic governance, generosity-based economics, and environmental sustainability.



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