„Observarea de sine”
de Red Hawk
Self Observation: Awakening To Love
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A weekend workshop with Red Hawk, Chandrika Taylor & Regina Sara Ryan
Knowing others is wisdom;
Knowing the self is enlightenment.
—Lao Tsu“Know thyself” is the most ancient teaching for awakening—almost every religious and philosophical system recommends it. This practice of learning to “know thyself” is called self observation . . . or self-awareness . . . or self-remembering. Without this self-knowledge as the basis of our lives, we are driven by our habits and respond mechanically to the directions and opinions of others. It is no wonder that life often feels superficial, pointless and deeply unsatisfactory, and that our relationships with others break down so easily.
Yet, as we practice and awaken to our knowledge of self, we will also begin to experience true compassion and forgiveness for ourselves and others. And compassion is the foundation on which we can build love.
This weekend workshop is for those who wish to seriously take on the practice of self-observation, leading to compassion, forgiveness, real conscience, and love. Sessions will be led by RedHawk, author of the book Self-Observation, The Awakening of Conscience, his wife Chandrika Taylor, and Regina Sara Ryan, author of The Woman Awake and Praying Dangerously.
The program will be based in RedHawk’s book, Self-Observation and consider the fundamental principles, including:
- what to observe
- how to observe
- what is attention?
- working with “multiple I’s”
- observation without judgment
- observation without changing what is observed
- facing the forces of denial that create blindness toward our behaviors and motivation.
With the added experience and skills offered by Regina and Chandrika, the whole weekend encounter will be characterized by a context of kindness, generosity and forgiveness.
The Presenters:
Red Hawk was the Hodder Fellow at Princeton University (1992-93) and currently a full professor at U. of Arkansas, Monticello. Author of 5 collections of poetry, he has been published in The Atlantic, Poetry, and Kenyon Review, and others journals. Red Hawk has given readings with Allen Ginsberg, Rita Dove, Miller Williams, Tess Gallagher, and Coleman Barks, and more than 70 solo-readings in the U.S. He has practiced self-observation for over 30 years, under the guidance of the Gurdjieff Society of Arkansas, meditation master Osho Rajneesh, and spiritual teacher, Lee Lozowick.
Chandrika Taylor, a devotee of Osho Rajneesh since 1979, previously studied Zen Buddhism with Sasaki Roshi, and Christianity with her mother. A photographer, and former owner of a vegetarian restaurant, Chandrika aspires to the virtue of “playfulness” in its most exalted forms. She is best described by those who know her as a caring homemaker and a precious friend.
Regina Sara Ryan, an author and retreat & seminar leader, has been a frequent visitor to Romania. Her books include: The Woman Awake, Feminine Wisdom for Spiritual Life and Praying Dangerously. A former Catholic nun, Regina has studied mysticism and meditation for over 40 years. Since meeting her spiritual teacher, the Western Baul master Lee Lozowick in 1984, Regina continues to follow what she calls a path of “unashamed devotion” in which she works to bring her life of contemplation into action.
Other Good Company events with Red Hawk and Regina Sara Ryan:
On Thursday, June 20, 18.00-20.30 we will celebrate the public release of the Romanian edition of the book "Self Observation" written by Red Hawk. Red Hawk will talk about gaining an inner attention, he will answer questions and sign books.
Monday, June 17 at 19.00-21.00, Good Company invited Regina Sara Ryan for an evening meeting at Seeds for Happiness. She proposed for us as a theme for dialogue: How Feminine Can Save the World - A Consideration for both men and woman about the power of gentle strength and the need for self-acceptance. -
A weekend workshop with Red Hawk, Chandrika Taylor & Regina Sara Ryan
“Know thyself” is the most ancient teaching for awakening—almost every religious and philosophical system recommends it. This practice of learning to “know thyself” is called self observation . . . or self-awareness . . . or self-remembering. Without this self-knowledge as the basis of our lives, we are driven by our habits and respond mechanically to the directions and opinions of others. It is no wonder that life often feels superficial, pointless and deeply unsatisfactory, and that our relationships with others break down so easily.
When and how much?
21 June 2013 - 23 June 2013
Friday, June 21: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 22: 9:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday June 23: 9:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The cost of the workshop is 230 euro or 195 euro per person x 2 for couples. For seminar registration is required a deposit of 50%.If the deposit is made until June 1st, 2013, you will receive a 10% discount: 207 EUR per person or 175 euros x 2 couples.
Number of participants is limited to 20 people to preserve the privacy in the workspace.
It is recommended that participants have experience of a personal spiritual practice for the benefit of the intensive training provided by Red Hawk, Chandrika and Regina Sara Ryan and that they read the Self-Observation book by Red Hawk in advance.
The seminar is open to international participation. It will be held in English and translated into Romanian. We welcome both Romanian or English speaking participants. Communication can be conducted in both languages. People coming from abroad can be supported by the organizers in planning their trip (transport, accommodation, information).
During the seminar there will be short breaks, we offer coffee and tea, cookies, fruits. Lunch is provided at the seminar space. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes during the seminar since we will do some exercises.Where?
The seminar will take place at the Seeds for Happiness Center, Str. Fabrica de Chibrituri 16, Sector 4, Bucharest, Carol Park area.
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