Dawn Fernandez, Author at Awakening Together

Join us for our Awakening Together Satsang with Bhante Wimala Sunday, February 16th at 7:30 pm ET

January 26, 2020 By Dawn Fernandez

Anne Blanchard will interview Bhante Wimala for our Awakening Together Guest Satsang on February 16, 2020 at 7:30 pm ET/5:30 pm MT.

Venerable Bhante Y. Wimala has been a Buddhist monk for 47 years, known throughout the world as a compassionate spiritual teacher and tireless humanitarian, with projects and teaching programs all over the world.

Unlike most monks who wander in their homelands or live ascetically in monasteries, Bhante has been called to spend his life traveling around the world to teach and to heal and to bring peace to the people of our planet. He has forged friendships across the globe and has been involved in numerous projects involving restoring entire villages in Sri Lanka ravaged by the tsunami and war, earthquake relief in Haiti and Nepal, and cyclone relief in Bangladesh. He personally oversees countless projects across the globe, especially in Africa and Asia, to restore eyesight, bring medical supplies and wheelchairs where there were none, educate youth, build orphanages and hospitals, bring water to villages high in the mountains of Nepal which were cut off after the earthquake, create job training for women, homes for the homeless and bring hope to prisoners and suffering individuals around the world.

To find out more about Bhante, visit his website: http://www.bhantewimala.com

1/26/2020 ~ Movie Watchers Discussion Group: The Nines

January 26, 2020 By Dawn Fernandez

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The Nines unfolds in three parts, featuring the same actors in different (and in some ways overlapping) incarnations. Together, the three stories form a single narrative that explores the relationships between author and character, actor and role, creator and creation. Alternately funny and unsettling, The Nines is like a riddle where the answer may just lead to another question. This movie stars Ryan Reynolds, Melissa McCarthy, Hope Davis, and Elle Fanning.

This movie discussion group was facilitated by Rev. Jay McCormick.

Something Genuine: “Why Goals Alone Do Not Work and What’s Missing!” 1-26-2020

January 26, 2020 By Dawn Fernandez

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Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert led us in this group discussion.

Kate Brennan ~ Giving Up Kate!~ “There Is Nothing Happening.” – 1/26/20

January 26, 2020 By Dawn Fernandez

Kate shares her experience as she goes about the business of giving up her ideas about herself and the world on her journey toward purification and awakening. Kate shares with wisdom and humor and allows us a glimpse into the beautiful and sometimes messy blossoming of life examined with an eye on Truth.

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1-26-20 Weekly Gathering: “There Are No Stages or Degrees of Realization, Only Stages of Spiritual Practices.”

January 26, 2020 By Dawn Fernandez

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Weekly Gathering with Rev. Meg Reinhart

Title: “There Are No Stages or Degrees of Realization, Only Stages of Spiritual Practices.”

Description: Rev. Meg Reinhart talked about observing the various states of mind the spiritual seeker sees through during purification and awakening while remaining focused on abiding in the no-mind Self.

Reading: Kate Brennan read a passage from “No Mind – I am the Self” in a section called “Sadhana”. “No Mind – I am The Self” is the life and teachings of Ramana Maharshi’s direct disciple, Sri Lakshamana Swamy and his adopted daughter and successor, Sri Mathru Sarada, who both realized Self, without the return of the dualistic thinking system.

What’s Happening – Sunday, January 26, 2020 – In The Awakening Together Sanctuary

January 25, 2020 By Dawn Fernandez

All Times are Eastern Standard Time – See links below to join us in the Sanctuary

9:30 am – Sunday Meditation – Rev. Karen Worth
10:15 am – Weekly Gathering – Rev. Meg Reinhart
11:30 am – Fellowship Half Hour – Rev. Jay McCormick
12:00 pm – Giving Up with Kate! – Kate Brennan
12:30 pm – A Journey to Unconditional Love – Zita Schmidt
1:00 pm – Undoing My Imagination – Sharon Slyter

1:30- 4:45 pm – Awakening Together Radio Broadcast during break.

5:00 pm – The Mighty Companions – Revs. Glen Ganaway and Yolanda Mapes
6:00 pm – Something Genuine – Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert
7:00 pm – The Guiding Light – Rev. Regina Dawn Akers
7:30 pm – Inspirations – Rev. Shawna Summers
8:00 pm – Movie Watcher Group – Facilitated by Rev. Jay McCormick
9:00 pm – Fully Human, Fully Divine Satsang – Craig Holliday

How to Enter the Sanctuary: https://awakening-together.org/dev2/interact/gathering-room-how-do-i-access-the-room/

Awakening Together Internet Broadcast: https://awakening-together.org/dev2/info-about-our-gathering-room/listen-live/

This Sunday in the Sanctuary ~ January 26, 2020

January 23, 2020 By Dawn Fernandez

Join us at 10:15 am ET/ 8:15 am MT for Our Weekly Sunday Gathering with Rev. Meg Reinhart

Title: “There Are No Stages or Degrees of Realization, Only Stages of Spiritual Practices.”

Description: Rev. Meg Reinhart will talk about observing the various states of mind the spiritual seeker sees through during purification and awakening while remaining focused on abiding in the no-mind Self.

Reading: Kate Brennan will be reading a passage from “No Mind – I am the Self” in a section called “Sadhana”. “No Mind – I am The Self” is the life and teachings of Ramana Maharshi’s direct disciple, Sri Lakshamana Swamy and his adopted daughter and successor, Sri Mathru Sarada, who both realized Self, without the return of the dualistic thinking system.

*Weekly gathering is held every Sunday morning at 10:15 am ET/8:15 am MT in the Awakening Together Sanctuary. Join us after the Gathering for our Fellowship Time, hosted by Rev. Jay McCormick.

Join us at 6:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm MT for Something Genuine with Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert

Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert facilitates this program, in which Awakening Together members and friends join together to watch and discuss TED talks that reveal the Truth of ourselves and our universe based on the actual experience of ordinary people. Their insights are genuine—not based upon theory or dogma—and give us a “man on the street” perspective on what we are coming to learn through Awakening Together.

Join us at 7:00 pm ET/ 5:00 pm MT for The Guiding Light with Rev. Regina Dawn Akers

Regina Dawn Akers reads selections from books by Bernadette Roberts. The purpose of this inspired book study is to learn from one who walked through the final doorway to no self, no world, no God–Only Reality.

Join us at 8:00 pm ET/ 6:00 pm MT for Movie Watcher’s Discussion Group

The Nines starring Ryan Reynolds, Melissa McCarthy, Hope Davis and Elle Fanning unfolds in three parts, featuring the same actors in different (and in some ways overlapping) incarnations. Together, the three stories form a single narrative that explores the relationships between author and character, actor and role, creator and creation. Alternately funny and unsettling, The Nines is like a riddle where the answer may just lead to another question.This month’s movie discussion group will be facilitated by Rev. Jay McCormick.

The Play sheet for the movie can be found HERE.

Anne Blanchard ~Unfiltered~ “Return to Your Source.” – 1/22/20

January 22, 2020 By Dawn Fernandez

Anne Blanchard shares her experience of purification and awakening, unfiltered and as it happens. Raw, reflective, brave, and infused with clarity.

Anne’s open honesty inspires us all to dive deep into the spiritual journey instead of simply skimming the surface.

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What’s Happening – Wednesday, January 22, 2020 – In The Awakening Together Sanctuary

January 21, 2020 By Dawn Fernandez

All Times are Eastern Standard Time – – – – See helpful links below

12:00 pm – A Lot to Say About Nothing -Rev. Billy & Meg Reinhart
12:30 pm – Inspired Sharing – Carla Mahle
1:00 pm – Unfiltered – Anne Blanchard
2:00 pm – Enlightened Leadership: Guidance from Tao Te Ching – Rev. Regina Dawn Akers
3:00 pm – As it Is – Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert

4:00 pm – Awakening Together Radio will play during this time

5:30 pm – Eckhart Tolle Video
6:00 pm – Love’s Voice – Rev. George Maddox
6:30 pm – Joel Goldsmith Study Group – Rev. Hank Hamilton
7:30 pm – The Deep Embrace – Dawn Fernandez
8:30 pm – One Journey Together – Joanne Schneider
9:00 pm- NTI Discussion – Revs. Nancy Sullivan & Stephan Mead
9:30 pm – I Am That – Rev. Regina Dawn Akers

How to Enter the Sanctuary: https://awakening-together.org/dev2/interact/gathering-room-how-do-i-access-the-room/

Awakening Together Internet Broadcast: https://awakening-together.org/dev2/info-about-our-gathering-room/listen-live/