Celebration of the Ripe Corn New Moon Fire
Sunday, August 28, 9:00 A.M. EDT
Dear Friends of Sunray near and far,
You are invited to Sunray Meditation Society for the New Moon Fire at the Peace Village on August 28, 2022 at 9:00 AM ET. We start with the Stick Dance to clear the space, then the Fires are lit.
All are Welcome to join by Zoom or in person.
On the New Moon in late August or early September, we celebrate the Ripe Corn—Guyegwoni. This is a celebration of thanks to the corn spirit, Earth Mother and all of the elements which enabled the garden to grow.
The Ripe Corn Fire celebrates the kindness and the opportunity to show appreciation for the life of the edible kingdom. The energy of food and sharing meals together makes for a very sacred relationship. Food blessing and offering food to the protectors and the land is very good, as well as eating with the mindfulness of appreciation.
Venerable Dhyani speaks of the importance of sharing from our gardens and having enough food for everyone.
Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo writes in Voices of Our Ancestors,
“Cornmeal is the gift of life. It comes from the from the Corn Mother, we say. The corn grows according to our thinking and our actions.”
For those attending in person, celebrate our community feasting together, by bringing a food to share to keep the circle growing.
For those from afar, you may like to select a specific candle that can become your dedicated New Moon Candle. When the Home Fire is lit in the Arbor, connect your heart to that Fire, light your candle on your shrine.
Join with us offering your prayers, dance and meditation practice for the benefit of all beings.
Offer or share a meal with another in gratitude for the abundance of the Earth and Corn Mother.
Guided by Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo, we celebrate the traditions of the Green Mountain Ani Yun Wiwa as the gateway through which Ywahoo Lineage teachings are shared.
All are welcome to join us at the Peace Village (following CDC guidelines) or by lighting the Fire on your home shrine and joining in the practices on zoom.
Note To Our Zoom Friends:
Our camera will bring you into the Sacred Arbor on the New Moon Fires with a single stationary camera view of the Central Fire.
There will be no zoom moderator.
This change supports the sacred ground, Medicine and prayers within the Arbor, encouraging a practice of quiet focus for all.
The Basic Practices will be offered by the officiating Minister in the Arbor. Please join in by viewing the Fire and participating in your practices throughout transmission interruptions.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82938921692?pwd=QUdMQ1BtYlRUOU1HQ1l2YkVlaGREUT09
Meeting ID: 829 3892 1692
Passcode: Peace
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,82938921692#,,,,*686671# US (Chicago)
+16468769923,,82938921692#,,,,*686671# US (New York)
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 829 3892 1692
Passcode: 686671
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keHswiVfyj
Join in-person at the Sunray Peace Village:
2202 Downingsville Road, Lincoln, Vermont
During these changing times when gatherings are reduced, the Ceremonial Cycle continues to be honored at the Sunray Peace Village. You are invited to join in at the Sunray Peace Village Sacred Fires, following CDC and Vermont’s Covid safety guidelines, or from your own home. By participating in person, you agree to follow all the Covid safety guidelines that are posted at the Sunray Peace Village.
At Sunray Meditation Society, sacred ceremonies such as ceremonial new moon fires, meditation practices, and healing celebrations are neither bought nor sold, in contrast to workshops and other teachings where registrations are offered.