Abstract Lidney Molnari, Quaker Tradition Suggested donation $10 The Quaker (Society of Friends) movement began as an attempt to recover the spirit of early Christianity, and continues to value direct spiritual experience over outward rites and symbols. Quakers trust that each person has an “inner light” that allows them to have direct access to the Divine. Please join us to sit in expectant silence waiting and listening to discover what may arise. Lidney Molnari is an active member and...

Abstract In a national climate of increasing anger and hate, how does one even begin to consider the concept of reconciliation? In response to the barrage of hate incidents occurring across the country, most recently at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Imam Dr. Wazir Ali (Masjid Warithud-Deen Mohammed and Masjid Al-Qur’an) reflected on forgiveness and reconciliation, and the many difficult questions we ask ourselves on this universal topic. About the presenter: Imam Dr. Wazir...

Abstract Cantor Rollin Simmons, Reflection and Renewal in the Wake of Hurricane HarveyFor the month of September, the Rothko Chapel presented a meditation in the Judaic tradition with the theme of "Reflection and Renewal in the wake of Hurricane Harvey." Led by Cantor Rollin Simmons of Congregation Emanu El, this session explored prayer, song, and meditation and addressed individual and city wide healing after the storm. About the presenter: Cantor Rollin Simmons received a...

Abstract The Rothko Chapel honors the start of the New Year with the sound of crystal bowls resonating throughout the Chapel, led by yoga teacher and Bayou Bliss Yoga founder Dana Shamas. We begin the year with a fresh intention through the cleansing vibrations of the bowls.About the presenter: Dana’s passion for health and wellbeing comes from the heart. As a therapeutic yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, biofield tuning practitioner, and crystal bowl musician, Dana understands how...

Abstract Twelve Moments: Resilience One Year Anniversary: Healing in Community After Hurricane Harvey Free and open to the publicFor the month of September, the Rothko Chapel presented a contemplative practice and invitation to share stories one year after Hurricane Harvey. Dr. Alejandro Chaoul of Mind Body Spirit Institute at the Jung Center led participants in a meditation, and Leslie Gauna of Houston Playback Theatre led participants in reflective story telling. Participants shared...

Abstract Father Serge, Serbian Orthodox MeditationFather Serge Veselinovich was born on October 5th, 1968, in Frankfurt, (West) Germany. He moved to Australia in 1969 with his parents Elijah and Bojka née Matovich whereupon he graduated Fairfield High School in 1986 in the western suburbs of Sydney. He moved to Chicago in 1987, where he entered into seminary at Saint Sava, and after four years of study, was ordained into the holy priesthood. He served briefly in Australia for a total of...

Abstract Celeste Budwit-Hunter, Shamatha Tradition Suggested donation $10The word for meditation in Sanskrit is “shamatha” which means “peacefully abiding.” Peacefully abiding describes the mind as it naturally is. The word “peace” tells the whole story. The human mind is by nature joyous, calm and very clear. In shamatha meditation we aren’t creating a peaceful state, we’re letting our mind be as it is naturally. Celeste Budwit-Hunter, MA, LMFTA, has studied Shambhala Buddhism for 25...

Abstract Meditation Leader Sat Kartar, Sikh and Kundalini Yoga Traditions Sat Kartar Singh Khalsa has been a student and teacher of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan for 37 years. Yogi Bhajan said "Kundalini Yoga is...a practice of experience of a person's own excellence which is dormant and which is awakened." Sat Kartar is a Minister of Sikh Dharma and a Texas Licensed Acupuncturist with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. Sikhism is the fifth largest religious...

Abstract Sat Kartar Singh Khalsa, Sikh and Kundalini Yoga Traditions Suggested donation $10 Sat Kartar Singh Khalsa has been a student and teacher of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan for 37 years. Yogi Bhajan said "Kundalini Yoga is...a practice of experience of a person's own excellence which is dormant and which is awakened." Sat Kartar is a Minister of Sikh Dharma and a Texas Licensed Acupuncturist with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. The series is co-sponsored by...

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