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
Women’s Sweat Lodge
Saturday November 7th,
10am-5pm
Experience healing in a circle of sacred women and sisters, just like you!
Learn the wise Medicine Wheel Teachings to release past pain and replace it with
joy, confidence and bravery.
Our Sweat Lodge leader, Roberta "Mama Bear" Moon, carries ceremonies
and teachings from husband Hawk Moon and his family. She has been pouring lodge
and sharing teachings for over 20 years. She will be supported by the female
members of the Medicine Shield Strong Heart Society committed to keeping the
circle safe and prepared for your healing journey.
Saturday November 7th, 10am-5pm
Suggestions for an Enriched Day
Please wear a long skirt and a shirt with sleeves and bring a towel for
inside the sweat lodge - these items will get dirty. Come hydrated and bring
extra water. Please, bring an extra change of clothes and a clean towel (to dry
off with) since lodge wear will be wet and muddy. Shower and bathroom available.
Please also bring a dish of your choice for our post lodge potluck (note: we do
not provide a way to heat or keep food cold). Suggested donation of $60 will be
collected at arrival - cash or check only. Make check out to Roberta Moon.
Item Checklist:
2 towels
Wear a long Skirt and T-Shirt
Extra clothes and jacket
Flashlight
Bottles of water
Favorite dish to share
Donation: cash or check made out to Roberta Moon
Please send any questions via Messenger or call 951/609-1415.
Intro to Life at Madre Grande
Monastery 101
The Beginning Course
Intro to Life at Madre Grande Monastery 101
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. Check out theosophymonk.blogspot.com
for James Lefevour's personal experience with Madre Grande Monastery
101. 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, 2 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.
Healing Earth Retreat
Second Saturday of each Month
The Earth is a most wonderful healer and teacher.
Don’t worry if you can’t meditate for hours. With the Healing Earth Retreat,
Madre Grande Monastery is providing a series of nine element meditations. You
will experience cleansing smoke, water, sound, earth breathing, magnetic power,
the gift of texture, shells, your inner child, the infinity walk and you will
come out of them a grounded person. When thinking stops, transformation and
wisdom begin.
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
Volunteer at Madre Grande Monastery
We
have 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.
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