Sunday, July 31, 2016

7-31-16, "Opening, Receptive and Welcoming", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone


Affirmation for July

We believe in the eternal Goodness of life, 
where there is peace, harmony, and justice for all.


This month’s Recommended Reading:

Path of Compassion
by Thich Nhat Hanh
This book is an excellent companion to our focus: loving kindness and forgiveness.
It includes stories from the Buddha’s life that help us realize that everyone faces difficulties 

and challenges—even elevated teachers.  This is particularly useful to know when dealing with 
the courage to forgive, which sometimes seems to require superhuman strength to accomplish. 

The reality is, forgiveness is challenging.  It is a worthy challenge, because on the other side of it is freedom and peace.  But it is not a challenge that can be pushed through without compassion 
and self-love.  Imagine living in a worldwide culture in which forgiveness is the norm. 
That is the vision of Centers for Spiritual Living.

Available from Stepping Stones Books & Gifts
 in the store and online (free shipping)

Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa


Sunday, July 24, 2016

7-24-16, "Rose Colored Glasses", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone


Affirmation for July

We believe in the eternal Goodness of life, 
where there is peace, harmony, and justice for all.


This month’s Recommended Reading:

Path of Compassion
by Thich Nhat Hanh
This book is an excellent companion to our focus: loving kindness and forgiveness.
It includes stories from the Buddha’s life that help us realize that everyone faces difficulties 

and challenges—even elevated teachers.  This is particularly useful to know when dealing with 
the courage to forgive, which sometimes seems to require superhuman strength to accomplish. 

The reality is, forgiveness is challenging.  It is a worthy challenge, because on the other side of it is freedom and peace.  But it is not a challenge that can be pushed through without compassion 
and self-love.  Imagine living in a worldwide culture in which forgiveness is the norm. 
That is the vision of Centers for Spiritual Living.

Available from Stepping Stones Books & Gifts
 in the store and online (free shipping)

Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa


7-24-16, "Verlo todo color de rosa", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Tema para el 2016: La Visión Global: Un mundo que funciona para todos


Afirmación para el mes de julio

Creemos en la Bondad eterna de la Vida,
Donde hay paz, armonía y justicia para todos. 


Lectura recomendada del mes:

El Camino de la Compasión por Thich Nhat Hanh

La lectura recomendada para el mes de julio Path of Compassion (Camino de la compasión) por Thich Nhat Hanh es un complemento excelente a nuestro objeto de estudio: la bondad amorosa y el perdón. Incluye relatos de la vida del Buda que nos ayudan a darnos cuenta de que todos, incluyendo los maestros más elevados, enfrentamos dificultades y retos. Esto es especialmente útil al tratar de encontrar el  valor para perdonar, lo cual a veces parece requerir 
una capacidad sobrehumana.  

En realidad, perdonar no es fácil. Sin embargo, es un reto que vale la pena, porque al otro lado están la libertad y la paz. No es un reto que se pueda atravesar sin compasión ni amor propio. Imagina vivir en una cultura global en la  cual perdonarnos sea la norma. 
Esa es la visión de los Centros para la Vida Espiritual.

Disponible (en inglés) de Stepping Stones Books & Gifts, 
en la tienda y en línea (envió gratuito)

Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Sunday, July 17, 2016

7-17-16, Goodness, "Peace, Mercy, Justice and Truth", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone


Affirmation for July

We believe in the eternal Goodness of life, 
where there is peace, harmony, and justice for all.


This month’s Recommended Reading:

Path of Compassion
by Thich Nhat Hanh
This book is an excellent companion to our focus: loving kindness and forgiveness.
It includes stories from the Buddha’s life that help us realize that everyone faces difficulties 

and challenges—even elevated teachers.  This is particularly useful to know when dealing with 
the courage to forgive, which sometimes seems to require superhuman strength to accomplish. 

The reality is, forgiveness is challenging.  It is a worthy challenge, because on the other side of it is freedom and peace.  But it is not a challenge that can be pushed through without compassion 
and self-love.  Imagine living in a worldwide culture in which forgiveness is the norm. 
That is the vision of Centers for Spiritual Living.

Available from Stepping Stones Books & Gifts
 in the store and online (free shipping)

Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa


Sunday, July 10, 2016

7-10-16, "Vision and World Events", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone


Affirmation for July

We believe in the eternal Goodness of life, 
where there is peace, harmony, and justice for all.


This month’s Recommended Reading:

Path of Compassion
by Thich Nhat Hanh
This book is an excellent companion to our focus: loving kindness and forgiveness.
It includes stories from the Buddha’s life that help us realize that everyone faces difficulties 

and challenges—even elevated teachers.  This is particularly useful to know when dealing with 
the courage to forgive, which sometimes seems to require superhuman strength to accomplish. 

The reality is, forgiveness is challenging.  It is a worthy challenge, because on the other side of it is freedom and peace.  But it is not a challenge that can be pushed through without compassion 
and self-love.  Imagine living in a worldwide culture in which forgiveness is the norm. 
That is the vision of Centers for Spiritual Living.

Available from Stepping Stones Books & Gifts
 in the store and online (free shipping)

Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa


7-10-16, "La visión y los eventos mundiales", Dr. Edward Viljoen

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Tema para el 2016: La Visión Global: Un mundo que funciona para todos


Afirmación para el mes de julio

Creemos en la Bondad eterna de la Vida,
Donde hay paz, armonía y justicia para todos. 


Lectura recomendada del mes:

El Camino de la Compasión por Thich Nhat Hanh

La lectura recomendada para el mes de julio Path of Compassion (Camino de la compasión) por Thich Nhat Hanh es un complemento excelente a nuestro objeto de estudio: la bondad amorosa y el perdón. Incluye relatos de la vida del Buda que nos ayudan a darnos cuenta de que todos, incluyendo los maestros más elevados, enfrentamos dificultades y retos. Esto es especialmente útil al tratar de encontrar el  valor para perdonar, lo cual a veces parece requerir 
una capacidad sobrehumana.  

En realidad, perdonar no es fácil. Sin embargo, es un reto que vale la pena, porque al otro lado están la libertad y la paz. No es un reto que se pueda atravesar sin compasión ni amor propio. Imagina vivir en una cultura global en la  cual perdonarnos sea la norma. 
Esa es la visión de los Centros para la Vida Espiritual.

Disponible (en inglés) de Stepping Stones Books & Gifts, 
en la tienda y en línea (envió gratuito)

Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

Sunday, July 3, 2016

7-3-16, "The Courage to be Forgiving", Rev. Kim Kaiser

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Theme for 2016:  The Global Vision:  A World That Works for Everyone


Affirmation for July

We believe in the eternal Goodness of life, 
where there is peace, harmony, and justice for all.


This month’s Recommended Reading:

Path of Compassion
by Thich Nhat Hanh
This book is an excellent companion to our focus: loving kindness and forgiveness.
It includes stories from the Buddha’s life that help us realize that everyone faces difficulties 
and challenges—even elevated teachers.  This is particularly useful to know when dealing with 
the courage to forgive, which sometimes seems to require superhuman strength to accomplish.
The reality is, forgiveness is challenging.  It is a worthy challenge, because on the other side of it is freedom and peace.  But it is not a challenge that can be pushed through without compassion 
and self-love.  Imagine living in a worldwide culture in which forgiveness is the norm. 
That is the vision of Centers for Spiritual Living.

Available from Stepping Stones Books & Gifts
 in the store and online (free shipping)

Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa