Gallery

Gallery - Day 10, August 25

We encounter World Religions with JW Windland as he leads our morning workshop.

Ashley sounds a gong that calls us to greater awareness.

Gill blows a conch shell representing “ OM ”, the sound of the divine…. as Jenn looks on.

Pete puts on a traditional robe for a Tibetan Buddhist monk.
The colour gold represents wisdom.

JW talks with Jon as he explains that in Tibetan Buddhism
the colour burgundy represents compassion.

Pete wears the burgundy over top the gold robe to represent wisdom wrapped in compassion as he meditates in the lotus position.

JW helps Andrea put on a Jewish prayer shawl.

Joe's all set to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca,
as he wears the traditional garb of the Muslim pilgrim

Alysha wearing the Hijab, a traditional dress of Muslim women

Jon, dressed in a Sikh turban and ceremonial dagger,
holds one of the symbols of Sikhism – The Three Swords

Tara blows a shofar , used in a synagogue to call people to worship.

Val teaches the group about the seven traditional teachings of First Nations people,
as she discusses aspects of Native Spirituality.

The Group participates in the Blanket Exercise, which teaches about the history of First Nations people as Europeans came to Turtle Island ( North America ).

The seven traditional teachings: Humility, Courage, Generosity, Love,
Respect, Wisdom and Truth.

Judy and Jenn collaborate to re-create the image of Dancing Shiva, stamping out ignorance, and inviting all to not be afraid but to listen wholeheartedly to God's call.

Laura lee takes some time in the evening to write some thoughts down.

In the evening, Rushan's group organized an Amazing Race for us all! Here, Judy hides in a tree, one of the many clues that needed to be found as part of the game.

Our evening worship took place in front of Bagnall Lodge.

Joe lights a candle during the evening worship as part of the prayers.

After worship, the group gives Amber a helping hand over to the firepit.

Shawna, Victoria and Gill pose beside the fire, having a grand ‘ol time.

Mmm S'mores… and roasted weenies! Lots of songs, dance and food was had by all as our evening social took the form of a good ‘ol fashion campfire.

Totally cool! Our glow bracelets pierce the night's sky to the rhythm of the music.

Fire's burning, fire's burning…. draw nearer, draw nearer!
The sparks danced before us as we sang throughout the night.