The Global Mala Project

The purpose of the Global Mala Project is to unite the global yoga
community from every continent in the world, forming a mala
around the earth through collective practices based upon
the sacred cycle of 108.

Why a Washington, D.C. Mala?

Washington, D.C. is home to both a vibrant yogi community,
and some of the most powerful decision-makers in our
country.  We believe it is essential to create a DC-area Mala,
and become a part of the largest unified worldwide yoga
event in the history of the planet.  

In a city where policies and practices that affect the world
are made on a daily basis, we need to provide a space in
which the community can experience the power of collective
consciousness.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION & DONATIONS

DC Global Mala Day events

11am - 12pm   
DHARMA TALK BY GRAHAM SCHWEIG
A philosophical lecture that will address yoga's intersection
with the pressing issues of our time.

12pm-2pm       
LUNCH
To be enjoyed on your own or with friends at one of the
many GW-area eateries!

2pm-3pm         
GATHERING AND MEDITATION
WITH TARA BRACH AND JONATHAN FOUST

2-2:10pm Awakening Through our Bodies-  Jonathan Foust
Join us for a guided meditation in mindful movement that
brings alive an embodied awareness.

2:10-3pm  Radical Acceptance- Tara Brach
Much of our personal and societal suffering arises out of the
ways we judge ourselves and condemn others.  Explore
meditation practices that cultivate a genuinely awake heart
and the possibility of healing and peace in our world.

3pm-5pm         
108 SUN SALUTES, WITH JOHN SCHUMACHER'S
SALUTATORY ADDRESS ON THE MEANING OF "108"
Begin our practice with an address from John Schumacher
regarding the significance of 108, and then join us in our 108
Sun Salutations and celebrations.  John will begin the 108
Salutations, leading the first round of 27.

Stay for 9 or 108!

5pm-6:30pm   
DINNER
Again, enjoy one of the GW-area eateries with friends, or
feel free to bring a meal to eat at this time.

6:30pm-9pm   
KIRTAN
For the uninitiated, Kirtan is a call and response dance
party.  A perfect ending celebration to our day together!

And the night before the Mala event...........

YOGA TRANCE DANCE IN DC
Join us on the evening of Saturday, September 22nd, as we
celebrate our yoga community and efforts, and welcome the DC
Mala Event with a Yoga Trance Dance!

The Dance will be led by DC-based yoga teachers, and held at the
Joy of Motion dance studio in Dupont Circle.  

This event is free to all, so all may celebrate and enjoy the evening
together.  Donations are of course welcome and encouraged, with
all proceeds benefiting Trees for the Future.

how are you going to commemorate 911?

 

JOIN US ON SUNDAY 9/9/2007

at 1:30pm

For the dramatic experience of the
Third 9/11 UNITY WALK

As churches, synagogues, mosques,
temples & gurdwaras
open their doors together

In peace, healing and understanding
from
Washington Hebrew Congregation
3935 Macomb Street NW
Washington , DC 20016
to
The Islamic Center , the National Sikh Gurdwara
Washington Cathedral, Vatican Embassy
with a
Concluding Celebration at the Gandhi Memorial

FOR MORE INFORMATION
visit
www.911unitywalk.org

OR CONTACT:

Richard Fields
202-234-6300 ext. 204
richardf@ifcmw.org

Saman Hussain
202-234-6300 ext. 211
samanh@ifcmw.org

you simply can't make this stuff up..........

Christ-like Bin Laden Image Stirs Debate in Australia

Thu Aug 30, 2007 Reuters

A debate about the Australian artworks attracted almost 400 comments on the news.com.au Web site.

"One could only compare Osama with Saddam or Hitler, but Jesus came to Earth not to terrorize, but to save mankind," wrote a blogger named Shirley. Another blogger, Marc, praised the artworks' shock value. "Art is supposed to provoke thought and debate...to offend you and make you think," he wrote.