Jade Buddha world tour comes to Huntington Beach

If your interested in the Buddha, or simply curious, then you might want to check this out.  The Jade Buddha will be making an appearance in Huntington Beach, Ca. at Sangha Center For Spiritual Living from November 5th - 15th.

http://sa.buddhistcouncil.org.au/xoops/modules/news/article.php?storyid=47

Here is an excerpt from The Jade Buddha's web site.

"The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace is the largest Buddha carved from gemstone quality jade in the world. The Jade Buddha is 2.7 metres high and sits on an alabaster throne of 1.4 high. The Jade Buddha itself weighs around 4 tonne and has been valued at $5 million. Its size and beauty make it a wonder of the world. The Buddha inside the Mahabodhi Stupa in Bodh Gaya (India) is the model for the Great Jade Buddha. This Buddha was chosen because it is universally recognised by all Buddhists.

The purpose of exhibiting the Jade Buddha around the world is for everyone, irrespective of their religion, to take a moment to reflect upon peace; peace for the world; peace in their relationships; peace for their families and friends; peace at work; peace in their mind. We hope that such positive inspiration will bring joy and motivation in the lives of those who are able to see the Jade Buddha.

The Jade Buddha is on tour throughout major cities in Asia and Australia before being set up at The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia."

Come check it out!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I'm not a fan of "fighting" breast cancer or any other cancer for that matter.  Before you throw tomatoes at me let me explain.  I believe that the body and mind know how to heal itself, yes without drugs.  I believe that our cluttered minds get in the way of our health, lowering our immune system.  I believe that stress is the cause of all cancers.  What I believe is also backed up by studies and science (although I regrettably don't have any links for you, you can do a simple search and come up with some info).

So not to tread on anyone's cancer fighting parade I'll leave it at how I believe we already have the cure to cancer...and it's within us - not out there in some elusive drug with side effects (we should be making friends with cancer instead of fighting it, which fuels stress, which causes the cancer). 

On some level there is a great need for what the cancer fighting community does.  I just wish it focused less on looking for a cure (because we already have it) and more on prevention.  Dr. Christiane Northrup, Women's Health & Wellness Expert said, "I'd rather focus on breast health and ways to prevent breast cancer at the cellular level than put the emphasis on testing and retesting until you finally do find something to poke, prod, cut out or radiate."

Here is a link to a great article by Christiane Northrup with some great wisdom.  I hope you enjoy it.

Some high lights from a recent Avon walk

 

Heal yourself tonight!

Sorry this is so last minute but Tom Stone of Great Life Technologies is hosting a workshop tonight at Sangha in Huntington Beach on a love offering basis. If you are free tonight you won't want to miss this!  Tom will walk you through a meditation that deals with the underlying feelings that cause physical issues.  If you have some physical issue that's been bothering you then come check it out tonight!  I can't even do it justice explaining his method but check out the testimonials.

7PM in Huntington Beach near Beach and Talbert.  Click on the Sangha link for the address.

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