The Crazy Wisdom Community Journal • January - April 2020 • Page 94
The Crazy Wisdom Calendar
Astrology (cont.) Astrology Explorers Meetup with Susan McCullen • Sundays, Jan. 12; Feb. 2, 23; Mar. 1, 22; Apr. 5, 26, 3-4:30 p.m. • Join us to share ideas about the current planetary alignments and how they affect us. Welcome to those who are just curious about astrology all the way to astrology pros. $10. Contact Susan at 417-3673 or mccullensusan@hotmail.com.
Ayurveda Ayurvedic Healing Points for Common Discomforts with Nia Aguirre • Thursdays, Feb. 20, Mar. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Time honored self-care techniques you can do anytime. Combine with relaxation for a powerful experience. February topics are stress and anxiety. March topics are digestive health and headaches. $50/session. Contact Nia at 883-7513; niaaguirre.nd@gmail.com. Panchakarma Cleanse-Build-Balance with Nia Aguirre • Tuesdays, Mar. 10, Apr. 21, 6-7:30 p.m. • A simplified cleansing and gentle detox program for health, rejuvenation, harmony, and “getting your spark” back. $75/session. Contact Nia at 883-7513; niaaguirre.nd@gmail.com.
Book Events Friends of the Ann Arbor District Library Winter Bag Sale • Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 23, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. • Bag sale featuring books on many subjects, especially fiction, genre mass market, and children's books. $5 per bag. Contact FAADL at 302-7774; faadldirector@gmail.com; faadl.org.
Breathwork Explore the Power of the Four Agreements Consciousness Rising Breathwork/ Meditation with Pat Krajovic • Mondays, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 16, Apr. 27, 10-11:30 a.m. • Based on Miguel Ruiz's work, The Four Agreements, delve into one agreement per month. Get clear on self-sabotaging behaviors. Feel the power of committing to living this path of higher awareness. Includes hands-on facilitation. $31. Contact Pat at 416-5200; relax@bodyworkshealingcenter.com or bodyworkshealingcenter.com. Art of Peaceful Living with Pat and Dave Krajovic • Sunday, Mar. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Feeling chaotic, hectic, and overwhelmed? Learn to get grounded, centered, and enter in the fullness of the present. Relax your body, mind, and spirit as you delight in a loving, spiritually uplifting experience. Contact Pat at 416-5200; inspire@ ascensionbreathing.com or ascensionbreathing.com.
Book Discussion Groups Crazy Wisdom Monthly Book Discussion • Fridays, 7:30 p.m. in the Crazy Wisdom Community Room • The monthly book discussion connects participants through the selection, reading, and discussion of books from Crazy Wisdom Bookstore’s diverse inventory. All book selections will be available at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore at a 30% discount. Discussion is free. Contact 665-2757; email deb@crazywisdom.net or visit the Crazy Wisdom Monthly Book Discussion page on Meetup.com. •
Jan. 17 • Hosted by Deb Flint • Letters to a Dead Friend about Zen by Brad Warner. Brad was on tour, speaking to a group of Zen students in Germany, when he learned that a dear friend had died. As he toured Europe, he wrote to his friend all of the things he wished he had said, including "I'm not all that interested in Buddhism. I'm more interested in what is true". An interesting read that explores grief, attachment, and the afterlife.
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Feb. 21 • Hosted by Deb Flint • Crystal Intentions: Practices for Manifesting Wellness by Lune Innate & Araminta Star Matthews. The sacred energy of crystals has been used for centuries as a way to calm the noise of the world. In this text, dedicated practitioners connect you to crystals to develop a personal practice for spiritual development.
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Mar. 20 • Hosted by Deb Flint • Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson. Lillian and Madison are estranged friends, so it was a shock for Lillian to get a letter from Madison pleading for help. Madison's twin stepsons are moving in with her family and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. There is a catch: the twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated. A most unusual story of parental love!
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Apr. 10 • Hosted by Bill Zirinsky • Welcoming the Unwelcome by Pema Chödrön. In her first new book of spiritual teachings in over seven years, Pema Chödrön shows us how to strengthen our abilities to find common ground, even when we disagree, and influence our environment in positive ways. Sharing never-before told personal stories from her remarkable life, simple and powerful everyday practices, and directly relatable advice, Pema encourages us all to become triumphant bodhisattvas–compassionate beings–in times of hardship.
Jewel Heart Readers • Mondays, Jan. 13, Feb. 17, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. • Enjoy lively discussion on monthly dharma-related book selections with fellow sangha. All are welcome. Free. Contact Jewel Heart at 994-3387; annarbor@ jewelheart.org or jewelheart.org. Dine and Discuss with the Weber Center • Tuesday, Mar. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Book will be announced and available on Jan. 6th. Registration required. $15 includes book and dinner. Contact the Weber Center at 517-266-4000; webercenter@ adriandominicans.org or webercenter.org. Spiritual Book Club with The Lighthouse Center • Sundays, 4-5 p.m. • Begin with 20 minutes meditation followed by book discussion of selected chapters. Spiritual books chosen, such as Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda and The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer. Suggested reading recommendations appreciated! Donations welcome. Contact Olga at (810) 623-0510; arunalight@ charter.net or lighthousecenter.org.
You are summer to my winter heart.
—Gemma Troy
Buddhism 1000-Armed Avalokiteshvara Initiation with Demo Rinpoche • Friday, Feb. 7, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • Avalokiteshvara is the Buddha of Compassion, a manifestation of the selfless, unconditional compassion of all the Buddhas, appearing in many forms. In this initiation, Demo Rinpoche will introduce the appearance of Avalokiteshvara with a thousand arms and a thousand eyes. This is a full initiation of the Kriya Tantra Class. $75. Contact Kathy at 320-2720; kathy@jewelheart.org or jewelheart.org. White Tara Meditation Sessions at Jewel Heart • Sundays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. • Tara is the mother goddess of Tibetan Buddhism, known for her quick and compassionate activity. She is particularly associated with healing and long life. Join us for a guided meditation using visualization techniques to overcome physical, mental, and emotional suffering. Free. Contact Jewel Heart at 994-3387; programs@jewelheart. org or jewelheart.org. Jewel Heart Sunday Talks • Sundays, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. • We invite you to enjoy weekly Sunday morning talks with video recordings by Gelek Rimpoche and live presentations by Demo Rinpoche and guests. Followed by tea, snacks, and conversation! Open to all. Donations welcome. Contact Jewel Heart at 994-3387; programs@jewelheart.org or jewelheart.org. Lam Rim: Stages on the Path to Enlightenment with Demo Rinpoche • Tuesdays, Jan 14-Apr. 14, 7-8:30 p.m. • Demo Rinpoche shares Lam Rim - Buddha’s teachings presented as a step-by-step process - to help us address life’s daily challenges and confusion, using mindful and analytical methods to develop our qualities of compassion and wisdom to their most ultimate potential. $65. No one turned away due to financial considerations. Contact Kathy at 320-2720; kathy@jewelheart.org or jewelheart.org.
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