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by Emily Squires and Len Belzer
Paraview Press,
2000
ISBN: 1-931044-03-1
Spirituality, 138 pp
Trade Paperback: $12.50 |
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From the book:
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JOHREI
FELLOWSHIP
73 Spring Street, Suite 204, New York, NY 10012
(between Broadway and Lafayette)
Phone: (212) 343-1842
Hours: Mon-Fri, Noon-8 p.m.; Sat-Sun , Noon-4 p.m.
Excellence is a habit. You are what you repeatedly
do.
-Don Donato Castelli, Scientist, Priest
The underlying principle in Johrei is that through the practice
of truth, virtue, and beauty in daily life, the three major
sufferings of humanity-disease, conflict, and poverty-can be
transformed into a state of health, peace and prosperity.
This small, friendly fellowship hall, located directly above the
bustle of Spring Street, welcomes but never overpowers the
visitor. Simple Sangetsu flower arrangements temper the spare
Oriental feeling of natural wood and calligraphy on the walls.
Sangetsu, one of the three practices of Johrei, attempts to bring
out the hidden beauty of flowers, rather than imposing your will
on their arrangement. Johrei uses this unique art form to balance
human creativity with natural beauty.
Johrei healing, the second practice, provides a path of service
for its trained practitioners. They perform healings on anyone
who asks. You sit across from a silent man or woman who directs
spiritual energy toward you through their hands. Johrei followers
believe this work activates a natural purifying process which
promotes inner spiritual balance and eases physical, mental, and
emotional stress. The session lasts about twenty minutes or so,
and there is no physical contact. You may receive Johrei as often
as you wish. It is offered free of charge, though donations are
accepted.
We are least familiar with Nature Farming, the third aspect of
Johrei practice, although it appears to adhere to the
forward-thinking goals of growing healthful, organic food in an
ecologically sustainable manner.
The Johrei Fellowship was founded in 1935 by Japanese
philosopher, poet, and artist Mokichi Okada. It is described as
an international association of individuals from many countries,
cultures and faiths, joined together in a common spiritual
practice. In addition to healings, the center also offers courses
on all of its practices.
Copyright © 2000 Emily
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