Leçon 1
Welcome To Yourself
In this session we will begin to explore our true, authentic higher self with the Buddhist mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum".
We will have a general introduction about mantra practice, followed by a brief talk sharing the words and the meaning of this mantra, as well as its themes, and how they might be used to create transformation in your own life.
We will practice a sweet musical version of this mantra together and follow our mantra practice with a short guided meditation, then we'll close the session with a few guided, reflective questions for you to think or journal upon.
We will work gently together to reconnect to a part residing deep within each of us full of compassion, light, awareness, and bliss.
Leçon 2
Feel Whole
In this session we will rest in our innate wholeness with the Hindu mantra "Sita Ram".
We will have a brief introduction sharing the words and the meaning of this mantra, as well as its themes, and an enquiry into how it might be used to create transformation in your own life.
We will practice a sweet musical version of this mantra together, and then follow our mantra practice with a short guided meditation. We'll end the session with a few reflective questions for you to think or journal upon.
We will work gently together to reflect upon the different aspects that make up each and everyone of us, and acknowledge our innate wholeness and completeness.
Leçon 3
Awaken To Wisdom
In this session we will awaken ourselves to our ultimate potential for wisdom, bliss, and enlightenment with the Buddhist mantra "Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum".
We will listen to a brief introduction sharing the words and the meaning of this mantra, and how it might be used to create transformation in your life.
We will practice a sweet musical version of this mantra together and follow our mantra practice with a short guided meditation, and then ponder a few reflective questions (or journal upon them) to integrate the themes of this mantra.
We will work gently together to reflect upon wisdom, our unique definition of enlightenment, and our potential to awaken to it.
Leçon 4
Connect To Nature
In this session we will honour our connection to nature with a song inspired by the Native American Traditions that honour nature.
Tall trees
Deep water
Strong wind
Warm fire
I can feel you in my body
I can feel you in my soul
We will listen to a brief introduction sharing the words and the meaning of this mantra, as well as looking into the general theme of nature and the elements and how it might be used to create transformation in your life.
We will practice a sweet musical version of this healing song together, then follow our mantra practice with a short guided meditation. We will close the session with a few guided reflective questions to think or journal upon.
We will work gently together to reconnect with nature, the elements, and to all living things with whom we share this beautiful planet.
Important note: English is absolutely not an indigenous language to any Native American community! The sacredness of the English language is spoken in jest, and yet has a grain of truth to it, as I believe all words uttered with purity and devotion have the power to awaken, and sometimes the simplicity of English can cut through the challenges the western mind may encounter when working with complex phrases from other cultures and languages. The phrase Heya Ho I understand to be used to honour Great Spirit in Native American traditions. The rest of the lyrics may be translations or simply inspirations from the wise native people and their sacred reverence of nature. I have heard this song sung in many languages and in quite different variations. I first heard it from some friends who spent alot of time living and learning with the Lakota people- it was shared to me as a traditional song, but is perhaps better described as a rainbow song. I hope you enjoy!
Leçon 5
Find The Peace Within
In this session we will dive into the quality of peacefulness with the mantra "Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti".
We will listen to a brief introduction sharing the words and the meaning of this mantra, as well as looking into iys general themes and how it might be used to create transformation right now in your own life.
We will chant this mantra together and follow our mantra practice with a short guided meditation, and then ponder a few reflective questions (or journal upon them) to integrate the mantra's themes.
We will work gently together to reflect upon inner peace, what this means to us, what supports it within us, and how to cultivate our connection to the endless source of peace within.
Leçon 6
Dedicate
In this session we will generate the beautiful quality of kindness and look at the ancient practice of taking refuge with the mantra:
Om Namo Amitabhaya
Buddhaya
Dharmaya
Sanghaya
Om Namo, Om Namo
Om Namo Amitabhaya
We will listen to a brief introduction sharing the words and the meaning of this mantra, as well as looking into its general themes and how it might be used to create transformation in your life.
We will practice a sweet musical version of this mantra together, and follow our mantra practice with a short guided meditation. We'll close the session with a few guided reflective questions to think or journal upon.
We will work gently together to reflect upon what we take refuge in when times get tough and to give some awareness to what we feel truly supports us and enables us to live closer to our highest potential.
Leçon 7
Be The Love That You Are
In this session we will dive into the love that we are with the mantra "Aham Prema".
We will listen to a brief introduction sharing the words and the meaning of this mantra, as well as looking into the general themes of this mantra and how it might be used to create transformation in your own life.
We will practice a sweet musical version of this mantra together and follow our mantra practice with a short guided meditation, and then ponder a few reflective questions (or journal upon them) to integrate the mantra's themes.
We will work gently together to reflect upon the limitless capacity for love within each of us and the qualities of sweetness and love and how we embody them.
Leçon 8
Open Your Heart
In this session we will look at opening our hearts to love and compassion for ourselves and others with the Buddhist mantra "Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha".
We will listen to a brief introduction sharing the words and the meaning of this mantra, as well as look at how it might be used to create transformation in your life.
We will practice a sweet musical version of this mantra together, and follow our mantra practice with a short guided meditation. We'll close the session with a few reflective questions to think or journal upon.
We will work gently together to reflect upon love and compassion, and how we can give more of this to ourselves and to those around us.
Leçon 9
Shining The Light
In this session we will send out good intentions to all beings with the mantra "Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu".
We will listen to a brief introduction sharing the words and the meaning of this mantra, as well as looking into the general themes of this mantra and how it might be used to create transformation in your life.
We will chant this mantra together and follow our mantra practice with a short guided meditation and then ponder a few reflective questions (or journal upon them) to integrate the mantra's themes.
We will work gently together to reflect upon our interconnectedness with all beings, and our capacity to share goodness with others.
Leçon 10
Go Beyond The Beyond
In this session we will complete our course with this awakening Buddhist mantra "Gate Gate Paragate Parasamgate Bodhi Svaha".
We will listen to a brief introduction sharing the words and the meaning of this mantra and how it might be used to create transformation right now in your own life.
We will practice a sweet musical version of this mantra together and follow our mantra practice with a short guided meditation, and then ponder a few reflective questions (or journal upon them) to integrate the mantra's themes.
We will work gently together to reflect upon all that we have learned throughout this 10-day journey and bring it all together with the wish to create transformation, awakening, and joy.
