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The concept of an odyssey is derived from the ancient Greek poem of the same name by the poet Homer. It has come to mean a journey, often fraught with challenges and difficulties. Each of us has our own spiritual journey, one that can have challenges and difficulties, but also rewards. We will gather for a shortened service and … Continue reading “Spiritual Odyssey Potluck”
This Sunday, we explore the profound spiritual practices of Tibetan Buddhism, an esoteric Buddhist tradition known for its dynamic fusion of ritual, visualization, and deep meditative techniques. Tibetan Buddhism is Vajrayana Buddhism, called the “Diamond Vehicle”, because it offers an accelerated path to enlightenment through mantras, symbolic hand gestures, and intricate sacred diagrams. It is a closed tradition, … Continue reading Tibetan Buddhism: Mantra, Mudra, Mandala
By Rev. Bret Lortie Rev. Lortie explores how music can “teach us how to hear the world differently,” as jazz critic Jed Rasula once said. Bret Lortie is a military chaplain and former parish minister serving congregations in San Antonio, Texas, and Evanston, Illinois. He is a contributor to Not for Ourselves Alone: Theological Essays on Relationship, ed. … Continue reading “Music and Mediation: Resolving Conflict in a Warring World”
