Celebration of New Moon Fire
Cherokee Lunar New Year and Losar
Sunday February 11, 9:00 A.M. EST
SUNRAY PEACE VILLAGE, LINCOLN, VT
ALL ARE WELCOME
Dear Friends of Sunray near and far,
You are invited to Sunray Meditation Society for the New Moon Fire at the Peace Village. 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.
The February New Moon is also known as the Bone Moon Kagali, the beginning of the Cherokee Lunar New Year. The intention for the world’s creation first went out at this time.
Even in this bony moon, when nature may seem quiet or harsh or barren, we know that creation is being called forth. Through the dark quiet time between this new moon and the next moon, we all rededicate ourselves to a year of good relationship.
The 21 day period before the New Moon is for deep cleaning, spiritually, physically, in all realms. It is wise to redo the house at this time, making all things clear and bright, free of dust and clutter. Look at the nature of one’s mind and confess arrogance and doubt; cast them out as you clean your home.
Tibetans celebrate New Year-Losar- by cleaning and decorating their homes, making offerings to deities and hosting gatherings. It is a time for forgiveness, family reunions, and wishing good luck and prosperity for the new year.
In 2024, we embrace the Wood Dragon in our celebration of the Lunar New Year.
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.
For those in person, join in a potluck feast following the Arbor Fires.
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.
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.
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