Dear community of explorers, May this Tibetan Year of the Iron Mouse reveal health, abundance and joy to community members, their families and all beings. During this year may we deepen our practice, particularly the recitation and study of the Heart Sutra so that we remain mindful of the power of voice and choice to transform confusion and express wisdom … Read More
Winter Issue #1, 2020 Dear Community of Explorers, Now is the time to share insight as compassion in action. As we speak of compassion it arises from our intention to benefit sentient beings and ameliorate suffering arising from forgetfulness of our luminous nature. This magazine reveals pathways of action that are inspiring for all of us. All appearances arise from … Read More
Greetings community of explorers, As we energize a new world through our dance into the New Year, it is clear we have the opportunity to cut through illusion of divisiveness and separation. Saturn, the hidden teacher and its influence reveals the thought forms that no longer support us. Saturn can be a harsh teacher and Neptune reveals the hidden wisdom … Read More
Please take a moment to read the story of VICTOIRE UMUHOZA and submit your vote: Victoire decided to leave her life and family in exile to help Rwandan people: she spoke about truth and reconciliation, and of those crimes and victims nobody dared to talk about. She was arrested and kept in prison for 8 years. Now that she is … Read More
It’s past time to rethink history. This Monday, rather than celebrate Columbus’ arrival in North America and the massive cultural erasure that followed, we can honor the survival and cultural heritage of the diverse American Indians and Alaska Natives – more than 5 million in the present-day United States — who’ve found resilience and perseverance in spite of political, social … Read More
Join us on October 4th to 6th, 2019 at Hillside Community Church, El Cerrito, California. Participate in-person or online through video livestreaming. Inspired by the Peacemaker and teachings passed down for 27 generations in the Ywahoo family. Suitable for people in these times to remember their direct connection with all of creation. This class is the first of an eight … Read More
LET THE LANDSCAPE SPEAK The Meaning & Cultural Significance of Native American Stone Landscapes in the Forests of New England A special workshop offered by Grandfather Doug Harris, Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Narragansett Indian Tribal Historic Preservation Office. SUN, JULY 28, 2019, 7:00 – 8:30 PM LINCOLN LIBRARY 222 W River Rd, Lincoln, VT Suggested Donation: $35.00
Dear Sunray Friends, Imagine being on retreat at a place dedicated to peace, where even the trees are happy. Beauty resounds at the Sunray Peace Village. We are a sanctuary based upon the Cherokee Peace Villages and a Buddhist pilgrimage site. Our fully-equipped campground is open to those on retreat from May to October. This year, a new camping policy is … Read More
Dear Sunray Community and Friends, I am sharing this most important message, Prayers for Planetary Health, by Chief Arvol Looking Horse, issued in May 2013, as the ripples continue into a melody of resolution. Expanding communication with the Sun, as demonstrated by its corona mass ejections, is essentially photonic energy that melts away mental constructs of limitation and vitalizes … Read More
Today, we send Happy Mother’s Day greetings to all Mothers and to all who have served as a Mother to another being. In Sunray, we often recall the story of Star Maiden—the first Mother—who fell from the Seventh Heaven, spinning down to Earth. Many creatures, seeing Star Maiden as a great gift from heaven, sought to soften her landing. … Read More