Celebration of Snow Moon Fire /Winter Solstice
December 25, 2022 @ 9:00 AM EST
Dear Friends of Sunray near and far,
You are invited to Sunray Meditation Society for the New Moon Fire at the Peace Village on December 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM EST. We start with the Stick Dance to clear the space, then the Fires are lit.
All are Welcome to join. This December New Moon Fire celebrating the Snow Moon and Winter Solstice will be in person at the Peace Village.
The spirit being “Snow Man” brings the cold and snow for the earth to cover the high places while the earth rests until the rebirth of the season in March. This December New Moon is called the Snow Moon Usgiyi. This is a time of storing goods for the next cycle and retelling ancient stories of the people to the young.
“May the Ani Yun Wiwa snow moon support growing wisdom and compassionate skill in transforming patterns arising from conditioned experience. May the wisdom within every being flourish and grow. “
~ Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo
During this December New Moon, we also celebrate the Winter Solstice to strengthen the community bond, offering thankfulness for the beauty of the seasons progressions and the seasons change.
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. Venerable Dhyani shares Basic Meditation on the link below, available until Dec. 31, 2022.
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 or outdoors with prayers of Gratitude for all of Life!
Note To Our Zoom Friends:
This New Moon, we will only be convening at the Peace Village. We will resume Zoom services for the New Moon Fire Celebrations in 2023
The Basic Practices will be offered by the officiating Minister in the Arbor. Please join in by lighting the Fire on your home shrine and participating in your practices at home.
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.
Would you like to receive a monthly reminder email every New Moon?
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.