Song for Madre Grande

 Martin Hippie - author
      
     The longer I sit the further I go
     The less I think the more I know
     The weaker I get the stronger I grow
      it's a paradox to me

     The more I lose the more I've found
     The deeper the silence the greater the sound
     It's only a hill but it's hallowed ground
     it's a paradox to me

She's young at heart but her bones are old                                     
She's patient and kind but a bit of a scold                                                       
She picks me up and she knocks me down
She shatters my world and she turns me around
She hides among the trees and stones
She shifts her shape she changes tones
She's quiet and stern she's a mystery
But her beauty and love flow endlessly                                   

     She's a mother good and true
     In her arms I'm born anew
     Madre Grande I sing for you

     The darker it gets the brighter she shines
     She opens my eyes when I'm willfully blind
     She soothes my soul and she clears my mind
     She's a paradise to me

     The greater her truth the smaller my lie
     She takes away all my alibis
     I'll remember her gift till the day I die
     She's a paradise to me

She's young at heart but her bones are old
She's patient and kind but a bit of a scold
She picks me up and she knocks me down
She shatters my world and she turns me around
She hides among the trees and stones
She shifts her shape she changes tones
She's quiet and stern she's a mystery
But her beauty and love flow endlessly

     She's a mother good and true
     In her arms I'm born anew
     Madre Grande I sing for you

                      11.16.09

Full Moon Celebration - June 2015

Tuesday, June 2 - 8pm

Connect with the energy of the Strawberry Full Moon at 9.19 am Tuesday, June 2nd .

  Allow for time away from pressures of figuring things out and simply be in stillness.

 Dissolve the tension within the mind through, art, rest or sleep, poetry, healing, meditation or being out in Nature to gain a different perspective.

  Breathe through it. 

Madre Grande hosts a Full Moon Gathering Circle open to people that want to connect with their compass of inner knowing. The Full Moon Gathering starts at 8 pm on Tuesday, the day of the celestial event!  Call 619-468-6869 to make arrangements.

                 

Newsletter - June 2015

Hello! And thank you for visiting Madre Grande Monastery's blog, our home for upcoming events. 

Madre Grande Monastery is the international headquarters of The Paracelsian Order, a California non-profit corporation. The Order's purpose is to be a religious, theosophical, monastic, healing and teaching order. The Monastery land is treated as a natural preserve and ceremonial grounds for a myriad of spiritual expressions. "Madre Grande" means Great Mother and we see that as sacred and holy land.   

Upcoming Events at Madre Grande Monastery

 

Intro to Life at Madre Grande Monastery 101

 The Beginning Course

  Have you ever wondered what it is like to live in a Monastery? Whether you've been to Madre Grande for one of our festivals, spiritual retreats, gatherings, or sweat lodges, or if even you've never heard of us, here is your chance to experience life at Madre Grande Monastery for a weekend. Join the monks and participate in our meals, work, prayer, and meditation, and have the opportunity for a full encounter with Mother Nature and the daily rhythm of the Monastery. 

The program starts with brief tour before dinner on Friday, followed by an introductory talk in the evening on the history and purpose of Madre Grande Monastery and the Paracelsian Order. Saturday will include Yoga/Reiki/Meditation 7-8, breakfast 8-9, two hours of karma yoga service work, lunch, and then a study group from 2-3. There will also be time before and after dinner for wandering the trails, exploring the hills, utilizing our extensive library, or more in-depth personal discussions. Sunday includes Yoga/Reiki/Meditation 7-8, breakfast 8-9, karma yoga service, lunch, and further wanderings, explorations, and discussions. This special opportunity comes the second weekend of every month at a cost of $100 per person, and includes a two night stay in the main house and all meals.. Please call 619-468-6869 or e-mail reservations@madregrandemonastery.org. Space is limited to six participants per weekend, so sign up now for your chance to find out what life is like at Madre Grande Monastery

Kindred Spirit Meet-Ups
Saturdays, 12 pm 

 Join us on Saturdays for free group activities such as meditation, herb walks, hiking, yoga and much more. Our "meet - ups" are a great way to get to know the monastery and explore the beautiful mountain. 

Also on Saturdays we offer a Study Group.
The monks and friars have organized a presentation on various topics including theosophy, spirituality, meditation, herbal medicine, and more! The presentation runs for an hour, beginning at 12:30 p.m. After a 30 minute break for snacks, the group resumes at 2 pm for feedback, questions, and discussion. There is no cost to attend the study group, but donations are accepted. See the schedule for upcoming topics.

     

Monarch Butterfly Project

Join our project of the monarch butterfly sanctuary/way station @Madre Grande by volunteering your time or donation. Lunch will be served to volunteers in exchange for the service. Call Jonathan first @619-384-3303 ♡

Inipi Ceremony Saturday,
June 20

 Traditional Lakota Sweat Lodges take place the third Saturday of the month. Join us for an afternoon of healing and release.


Followed by a pot-luck. Cost is $60. Learn 
more @ www.facebook.com/hawk.moon.3

Desert Solo
September 17 - 21

A unique opportunity to be alone with yourself (without food, without shelter) in the desert, under the expanse of the sky. Disconnect from the busy-ness of life and reconnect with your true source of strength. With Joseph Rubano 760-754-1140\760-576-7573.

Sun Center Project

The monks have been working hard to update the Sun Center for expanded use. 
They have put on a new roof and rearranged the interior. 
 
The Sun Center still needs minor repairs and final touches. We have created a wish list for items to finish the Sun Center.

  -Brown wood stain

  -Brown or tan linoleum

 - White paint

 If you can donate any of these items, please let us know!

Volunteer at Madre Grande Monastery 

We have this and many projects on the grounds that require attention and hands. If you'd like to share your time and talent, we're always looking for volunteers.

Can't make it up here? We are also in need of monetary donations of any amount to cover the costs of our many projects.  Remember that all donations are tax deductible!

Let's Connect!

Madre Grande is available to host groups for retreats or workshops. Share your ideas with us and we will work with you! Join our Facebook group.

Visitors and those interested in spiritual retreats are asked to call 619-468-6869 or email reservations@madregrande.org for reservations and more information. Thank you for reading our newsletter! Many Blessings from Madre Grande Monastery.