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Most people now a days feel the necessity to spend
1-3 days in retreat. Crying for a vision, that's the
beginning of all religions.A cry for a vision or a
dream from above is something the modern person has
forgotten and the thirst for the spirit becomes unbearable.
The Lakeshore Institute provides and guides individuals
on vision quests, solitude and rituals
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MEDITATION
HUT
On
various locations, throughout the Mother's Trust / Mother's
Place, there are meditation huts or "kutirs"
as they are sometimes called, for quiet study, reflection
and meditation. Huts can be used for just an hour or
several days if desired. Contact us for details.
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DRUMMING
CIRCLE
is
especially for developing a sense of community. Those
who participate, either by playing a drum or observing
have a special opportunity to gain insight into spirituality
and successful living. Drumming teaches us that by working
together, something we sometimes forget in our busy
lives, we can achieve our goals and approach a more
lasting sense of peace and fulfillment in our lives.
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A
LABYRINTH
into
a large open field on the grounds of Mother's Trust
/ Mother's Place. With the open sky above and the natural
setting with glades and woods, walking the labyrinth
can be a rewarding experience. The pathways can be walked
anytime and in addition, guided walks are given occasionally.
Walking the labyrinth is a wonderful way to deepen spiritual
commitment or in dealing with life's joys and sorrows.
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MEDICINE
WHEEL
is
a sacred symbol and tool in many Native American traditions.
Hidden amongst the trees along our interfaith trails
is a medicine wheel constructed and dedicated in 1999.
The four directions, the four aspects of personality,
the four colors and other sacred symbology are all incorporated
into the wheels design.
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MEDITATION
TRAILS
can
be walked throughout the property. One trail, near the
main building has signboards with sayings from different
faiths and religions along the walkway. Other trails
merge into adjacent properties where wooded and open
areas can be used for quiet, reflective walks.
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MOTHER
MARY, BUDDHA AND ST. FRANCIS
are
draped in a beautiful landscape and one of the sacred
sites for meditation used by individuals of various
faith traditions. A covered swing faces this beautiful
natural setting, with a background of 15 acres of woods
and trails. Many times you will hear a pilgrim playing
a native flute, or a devotee chanting or a drummer drumming.
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PANCHATAPA-DEDICATED CEREMONIAL SACRED GROUND
1990
After
purchasing 15 acres of land, a 5 day ceremony was done
by three of the monastics. This ceremony is similar
to a vision quest, when a seeker goes to a sacred and
secluded place and cries for a vision. During those
five days, five fires are kept with fasting and prayers.
This was the first ceremony performed on Mother's Place.
Again in 1998 a ceremony was performed and the sacred
ashes of many holy places around the world was placed
in this sacred space. A gazebo is now standing over
this spot to remind us all of the necessity of going
into seclusion now and then and crying for a vision
and reconnetion to the divine. Many of the residence
continue to use their time in this way in addition to
their work in the local community.
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