A universal assembly for true discernment
In 2023, Awakening Together’s founder, Regina Dawn Akers, translated the Tao Te Ching from ancient Chinese into modern English. In this video series, Regina shares:
~ What she found in the Chinese characters used by Lao Tzu
~ Why she translated each chapter the way she did
~ The important messages found in the Tao Te Ching
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During our time together, we will explore what it takes to live from an open, undefended heart. Naturally, any true exploration of living from the heart necessarily entails taking a deep and sustained look at what prevents us from keeping our hearts open. Grounded in the knowledge that the essence of us, our true nature, is the very lovingness within us all, we will explore how to recognize and release egoic energies by cultivating open-hearted awareness practices which support us in directly experiencing our true Self. By leaning into willingness, steeped in self-honesty, and with a consistent dash of courage, we endeavor to open to whatever life brings, as it brings it, that is, on life’s terms. In so doing, we trust that everything – absolutely everything – is here for us to use for healing, for purification, and for learning to live from the heart. We look forward to supporting each other in our individual explorations of how we truly embrace the entirety of this show we call life.
To deepen further into the teachings from Heart Exploration here’s a link to the Being Aware of Awareness meditation podcast. In these meditations, the reading from Heart Explorations is contemplated.
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Live in the Sanctuary Weekly on Tuesdays, 9-11 am ET
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Rev. Michele Hojnacki guides a group of committed students through year 1 of Gentle Healing who want to make consistent, gentle progress toward genuine peace, joy, and love. This group meets weekly on Mondays at 5-7 pm ET/3-5 pm MT and all members are committed to specific assignments and practices between group meetings.
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In this program, Ian teaches about the traditional Mind, Body, and Spirit practice of Qigong (Chi Kung). Qi means life energy, referring to the energy circulating through the body, and Gong means cultivation or work. The two words are combined to describe the practice to cultivate and balance life energy. By following movements (forms) and a simple breathing technique, we encourage more Qi to flow which in turn allows us to feel more peaceful and at One with ourselves.
Revs. Glen Ganaway and Yolanda Mapes, who are interfaith ministers, share a delightful, funny, and inspiring hour of A Course in Miracles. Come join in on the fun, the laughs, and the music while unlearning the ego through the lessons and chapters of ACIM. You can find out more about the Mighty Companions on their website: themightycompanions.com
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The retreat participants shared their insights and wisdom that flowed from attending the spontaneous Spirit-inspired Satsang with Regina Dawn Akers. Listen in on this audio to hear the breakthroughs, takeaways, shifts, and even the ways this retreat is challenging them and elevating them in understanding their particular path to awakening.
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Awakening Together’s President-Minister, Jacquelyn Eckert, and Vice President-Minister, Rhoda Makled share from the Tao as they contemplate its principles in order to fully embody them.
The Tao Te Ching (The Way), written by Lao-Tzu (Old Teacher), is a guide to enlightened leadership. While most people believe effective leadership lies in knowledge and power, the Tao teaches it lies in emptiness, stillness, and presence.
The pair are using three books including interpretations by Derek Lin, Wayne Wang, and Stephen Mitchell. And now they are excited to add Regina’s translation to their contemplations of the Tao and you are invited to join them each Sunday.
Taught Live in the Sanctuary Weekly on Sundays 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET
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Title: “True North”
Description: Do you know what drives you? Why you do what you do and what it is you are intending to experience? Reverend Cyndi Krupp explored the most critical of all Spiritual Practices that allow your Spiritual Aspiration to be known, and then keeping it front and center as you navigate your life’s journey. Listen to the inspiration that unfolded.
Reader: Jan Lonnquist read an excerpt from The Way of Liberation by Adyshanti.
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Rev. Kate shares her experience, poetry, and life with us as she goes about the business of giving up her ideas about herself and the world on her journey toward purification and awakening. Rev. Kate shares with wisdom and humor and allows us a glimpse into the beautiful and sometimes messy blossoming of life examined with an eye on Truth.
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Live in the Sanctuary Weekly on Sundays at 12 pm ET
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Join us for an insightful recorded Satsang interview with Rev. Manuela Giaroli, whose journey from an ordinary (but somewhat quirky) seeker to the “pathless path” will inspire your journey.
📅 Date: Sunday, October 15, 2023
🕢 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. MT
📍 Where: Awakening Together’s Zoom Sanctuary
Anne Blanchard and Rhoda Makled are our interviewers for this event.
Manuela embarked on her quest for meaning, looking outside herself for answers, until an encounter with Regina Dawn Akers sparked a profound transformation. Regina’s authentic living and teachings resonated powerfully with Manuela. In 2016, she completed the Minister’s Preparation Program, not to become a minister but to let the course change “her” and “her life.”
As a community, our mission is to help people become self-reliant on their own inner wisdom, and Rev. Manuela Giaroli embodies the fruits of this mission through her journey of living from inner wisdom. Through her sharing she tells how the pathless path unfolded from an “Awakening Together member, seeker identity” to the many shifts of identity dropping away..
Don’t miss this illuminating recorded Satsang interview. Mark your calendars and join us! ✨
