This is a guided meditation group. It was founded to serve as a meeting place for anyone wishing to participate in group meditation at the time of the full moon each month. Guided meditations are provided at www.myspace.com/fullmoonmeditations.
GROUP MEDITATION IS GENERALLY MORE POWERFUL THAN INDIVIDUAL MEDITATION. BY MEDITATING TOGETHER AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON, WE ALL GET WHERE WE ARE GOING FASTER.
OUR PURPOSE IS TO SIMULTANEOUSLY MEDITATE AS A GROUP DURING THE EXACT TIME OF THE FULL MOON. ABOUT 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON, EVERYONE BEGINS LISTENING TO THE AUDIO GUIDED FULL MOON MEDITATION POSTED ON OUR SISTER SITE AT
www.myspace.com/fullmoonmeditations
THE GUIDED MEDITATION IS DESIGNED TO LINK US ALL TOGETHER, LINK US WITH OUR HIGHER SELVES, AND WITH ALL THE OTHER GROUPS MEDITATING AROUND THE WORLD AT THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON. IT IS A VERY POWERFUL EXPERIENCE. THE MEDITATON IS CONDUCTED WITHIN A VERY STRONG RADIATION OF LOVE ENERGY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ALL PARTICIPANTS. THIS LOVE RADIATES FROM THE WORLDWIDE GROUP WHICH HAS PRACTICED THIS MEDITATION FOR ABOUT 100 YEARS, THUS GIVING IT TIME BUILD IN STRENGTH AND POTENCY. THIS PRACTICE IS MUCH OLDER THAN THAT, OF COURSE. THIS REFERS TO THE CURRENT FORM OF THE PRACTICE IN WHICH WE PARTICIPATE. IN THE SAME MANNER, WE CURRENTLY HAVE (as of 3-28-09) 537 GROUP MEMBERS AND HAVE HAD 8414 PARTICIPANTS IN OUR MEDITATION SINCE THE GROUP'S INCEPTION IN MAY 2006, THUS CREATING A POWERFUL THOUGHTFORM AND LOVE RADIATION WITHIN WHICH OUR OWN GROUP MEDITATES.
IT MAY TAKE US SOME TIME IN PRACTICE TO BECOME CONCIOUSLY AWARE OF EXPERIENCES OR CHANGES IN OUR LIVES, BUT THROUGH THIS PRACTICE, YOUR OWN UPLIFTING AND THAT OF ALL IS ASSURED.
THE FULL MOON AUDIO GUIDED MEDITATION AND OTHER GUIDED MEDITATIONS ARE POSTED AT THE ADDRESS OF THE FULL MOON MUSIC PAGE WHICH IS THE SAME ADDRESS ABOVE:
(www.myspace.com/fullmoonmeditations).
THE NEXT FULL MOON IS ON April 9th @ 9:57 AM EST OR 6:57 AM PST. IF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS IS IN EFFECT IN YOUR AREA, ADD ONE HOUR TO THE TIME ABOVE. (Eastern Standard Time is Greenwich Mean Time minus 5 hours). IF YOUR SCHEDULE DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO LINK UP AT THE EXACT TIME OF THE FULL MOON, ANYTIME DURING THE DAY UP TO THE TIME OF THE FULL MOON IS ALSO FINE. AFTER THE HOUR OF IS NOT AS ADVISABLE, BUT STILL ACCEPTABLE IF THAT IS THE ONLY CHOICE.
A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE WHOLE PRACTICE IS GIVEN BELOW. I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN SPIRIT DURING THE FESTIVALS OF THE FULL MOON.
Love and blessings,
Dirk
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*MEDITATION AT THE FULL MOON*
In many ways, the most powerful spiritual practice we can undertake is group meditation at the time of the full moon.
Throughout time many religious festivals and ceremonies have been held in conjunction with the full moon cycle. Humanity has intuitively sensed the beneficence of this time and the beauty of the moon’s reflected light continues to be a source of fascination and wonder. And while it is true that spiritual inspiration is indeed available to us at any time, during the full moon period it is more actively present because of the spiritual condition of alignment that is set up at that time.
The power of the full moon time lies in the fact that there is a direct inflow of energy from the sun into human consciousness, providing a vivid outer symbol of an inner spiritual reality.
At the time of the full moon each month it is as if a door stands open between the inner and outer worlds—a door through which inspiration from the spiritual Hierarchy can flow.
The Hierarchy is the center of divine love upon our planet, composed of all those enlightened teachers who work behind the scenes to guide and protect humanity. Contact between the inner and outer group of workers becomes possible through a channel that is created in meditation (sometimes called the rainbow bridge), through which light and love can flow outward into humanity and all states of consciousness.
By establishing this practice within our lives, we are working with a technique that can strengthen and solidify our relationship with our co-workers throughout the world. This monthly meditative work can expand our heart, deepen our love, and break down the barriers that separate us one from the other.
There is a “thinning of the veils” that takes place at this time and as we develop the tools of inner listening, we can become more sensitive to impressions from the soul, our group and the ashram. During the full moon period we can become more receptive to intuitive, telepathic and spiritual experiences and we should watch for them and, if possible, take note of them.
Individuals and groups have been meditating actively at the time of the full moon since the 1930's and today the network is global in scope.
Each monthly full moon meditation is powerfully influenced by the particular constellation ruling at that time. Each sign has a key quality that can be built into human consciousness by meditating upon it.
The full moon period is a time for intense focus, meditative quiet, and subjective work—a time when we can attempt to make contact with our inner teacher, our soul, and our spiritual group. No matter where we are, or what we are doing, we can observe a moment of silence at the exact time of the full moon—always remembering to link up with the worldwide group of individuals who are cooperating with us.
Spiritual impression has been interrupted on our planet, creating interference within the divine circulatory flow of energy. It is the task of all seekers, everywhere, to restore this flow and stop this interference and one of the primary means by which we can do this, is by a steady, concerted effort to establish this spiritual practice within our lives.
The full moon approach is, in reality, a five-day period—the two days preceding the full moon, the day of the full moon itself, and the two succeeding days. The two preceding days are known as days of preparation, when we work to establish an inner alignment with the soul and our group; these are days of “renunciation and detachment,” when we prepare spiritually for the actual day of the full moon.
The day of the full moon is known as the day of safeguarding. On this day we simply attempt, as far as possible, to stand in spiritual being--acting as a silent channel for the inflowing energies from the Hierarchy and a vehicle for their distribution in the service of the planet.
The two succeeding days are known as the days of distribution, when the energies contacted are “shed abroad in our hearts, through our group and throughout the world.”
Full moon work is most effective in group formation. There is an energy released when people are gathered together that can be quite powerful—its radiation to a needy world can tangibly serve to improve conditions. Group meditation at the time of the full moon is a monthly opportunity for spiritual expansion. It involves linking up in consciousness with the powerful subjective currents that are always active at this time and directing them through the planetary energy body.
When undertaking the meditation it is helpful to do the work as closely as possible to the actual time of the full moon, preferably sometime within the preceding 18 hours. This is when the energies are building and contact with the inner group is more readily possible. Prior to beginning meditation, it is suggested that we link up in consciousness with our group brothers throughout the world, including those who have passed over as well as the Great Ones who stand steadfastly behind all that we do.
It is also important to include co-workers who may have fallen away from the path as they are still connected with the work upon the inner planes and we should not forget them. We are all brothers and, like all brothers, we sometimes have periods of friction between us and a consequent need for healing. The full moon opportunity can provide us with the means to bring this about, enabling us to all go forward within the bonds of light and love--“leaving the past behind.”
"He who faces the light and stands within its radiance is blinded to the issues of the world of men; he passes on the Lighted Way to the great Centre of Absorption. But he who feels the urge to pass that way, yet loves his brother on the darkened path, revolves upon the pedestal of light and turns the other way.
"He faces towards the dark, and then the seven points of light within himself transmit the outward streaming light, and lo! the face of those upon the darkened way receives that light. For them the way is not so dark. Behind the warriors--twixt the light and dark--blazes the light of Hierarchy."
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It may also interest you to know that though the group here at MySpace is just starting, it is actually an extension of a much larger group. Each time we meditate together here, we will also be directly linked to the following groups and their extentions:
12/03/08
WORLD SERVICE INTERGROUP
2008 Conclave Groups
Eurasia
1. Co-Creation International Foundation, Kiev, Ukraine
2. Ankh Spiritual Development Foundation, Kiev, Ukraine
3. Centre Eurasia, Odessa, Ukraine
4. Khortitske Society of Humanitarian Development, Zaporozhie,
Ukraine
5. School of Ageless Wisdom, Zhytomir, Ukraine
6. Esoteric Enlightenment Center, Lviv, Ukraine
7. Kharkiv Good Will Group, Kharkiv, Ukraine
India
8. Himalayan Community of Living Ethics, Kalimpoong, India
9. Darjeeling Goodwill Center, Darjeeling, India
Australia/ New Zealand
10. The Triangle Center, Paekakariki, New Zealand
Africa
11. Nigerian Group for Goodwill, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Southern/Central Europe
12. Cultural Association for Triangles and Goodwill, Rome, Italy
13. Community of Living Ethics, Citta’ della Pieve, Italy
14. Urusvati Research Institute, Turin, Italy
15. The Hellenic Society of Esoteric Healing, Athens, Greece
16. Institute for Planetary Synthesis, Geneva, Switzerland
17. Will to Good Association, Yerres, France
18. The Light Group, Fuengirola, Spain
Northern Europe & UK
19. Bristol Goodwill, Bristol, UK
20. International Network of Esoteric Healing, Emsworth, UK
21. Sundial House Group, East Sussex, UK
22. The Light Center, UK
23. Wales Goodwill, Tresaith, West Wales, UK
24. Findhorn Foundation, Forres, Scotland
Scandinavia
25. The Synthesis Group Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
26. Center for the Inner Dimensions of Life, Copenhagen, Denmark
27. The One Earth Group, Copenhagen, Denmark
28. Soul Therapy, Copenhagen, Denmark
29. Esoteric Forum Northern Jutland, Aalborg, Denmark
30. Center for Living Wisdom, Aarhus, Denmark
31. Bjare Culture and Meditation Center, Bastad, Sweden
32. The School of the Esoteric Way, Stockholm, Sweden
33. Esoteric Meditation Center, Malmo, Sweden
South America
34. Avatar Cultural Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
35. CEPAZ: The Center for Peace Education, Sao Paolo, Brasil
36. CUMES Urusvati Center for Meditation, Study and Service, Lago Norte, Brasil
37. Spiritual Culture Foundation -University of Light, Belo Horizonte, Brasil
38. Urusvati House, Sao Paulo, Brasil
39. Saint Paul Group, Sao Paulo, Brasil
40. The Bolivian Unit of Service, Cochabamba, Bolivia
41. New Thought Foundation, Caracas, Venezuela
42. The Littoral Group, Santa Fe, Argentina
43. Anahata Service Unit, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mexico
44. Synthesis in Aquarius, Tijuana, Mexico
Western USA
45. Arcana Workshops, Los Angeles, California, USA
46. International Foundation for Integral Psychology, Los Angeles,
California, USA
47. Nature of the Soul, Los Angeles, California, USA
48. Wisdom Impression Publishers, Whittier, CA USA
49. Meditation Groups, Inc., Ojai, California, USA
50. Dove Healing Alliance, Aptos, California, USA
51. The Center for Visionary Leadership, San Rafael, California, USA
52. Pathways to Peace, San Francisco, California, USA
53. Path of Light, Ashland, Oregon, USA
54. Wisdom Research, Dayton, Oregon, USA
55. The NW School for Religious and Philosophical Studies, Spokane, Washington, USA
56. White Mountain Education Association, Prescott, Arizona, USA
57. Synthesis Foundation, Denver, Colorado, USA
Canada
58. Center for Esoteric Studies, Ontario, Canada
59. Esoteric Healing Group of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
60. Institute for Personal Development, Quebec, Canada
61. Quebec Goodwill Association, Quebec, Canada
62. IDEAL: Institute for the Development of Education, Arts & Leisure, B.C., Canada
Eastern/Central USA
63. Sirius Community, Shutesbury, Massachusetts, USA
64. Spirit Fire, Arlington, Massachusetts, USA
65. Intuition in Service, Olivebridge, New York, USA
66. Truthseeker’s Network, Washington, DC, USA
67. The New Fusion Group, Washington, DC, USA
68. Ageless Wisdom Study Group, Washington, DC, USA
69. Institute for the Advancement of Service, Alexandria, VA, USA
70. MySpace Full Moon Meditation Group, Athens, Georgia, USA
71. International Network of Esoteric Healing North America, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA