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| The event began with a Tai Chi workout led by the Cleveland Buddhist Temple's Craig Horton. The day started off cool and damp, but turned into a glorious Ohio summer afternoon. | ||
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| After Craig led the tai chi demonstration, he also led a classic Zen meditation sitting. Craig studied with Sensei Ogui, former supervising minister at CBT. Sensei Ogui is now head of the Buddhist Churches of America. | ||
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| Kris Kiko-Cozy delighted the attendees with a beautiful harp solo under the trees (above). Below, Jackie Moore and her husband enjoy Kris' performance. | ||
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| Above left: After tai chi and meditation, attendees appreciated the musical break. Above right: The altar under the trees was built with art objects contributed by several of the Buddhist groups contributing to the program | ||
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| Above and below, members of Cleveland's CloudWater Zendo, led by Ven. Shih Ying Fa, performed the Surangama Mantra, a traditional part of the Ch'an morning service. | ||
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| Above, BPF Cleveland member Nikki Antonio assists the children in coloring peace mandalas with colored sand. At the end of the day, they carried the sand to the Rocky River. | ||
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| The potluck table was filled to over flowing at the beginning of the afternoon. By the end of the day there was little left but crumbs. | ||
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| Above, Fred Schweig, coordinator of Cleveland Shambhala, led attendees in a Shambhala guided meditation based on visualizing colors. | ||
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| Above, Mike Hovancek and Maegen Michaels perform an original composition by Hovancek who brought along a number of self-made and unique instruments. | ||
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| Ven. Dean Williams, a Soto Zen priest, led a meditation on the Buddhist concept of loving kindness. In the background, Ven. Shih Ying Fa of the CloudWater Zendo. | ||
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| BPF Cleveland members are tuckered out but happy at the end of the first Change Your Mind Day observance ever held in the Cleveland region. Back row, left to right: Christopher Catts, Tim Bond, a friend of Tim's, Jean Kosmack, Nikki Antonio, Mark McDermott, Carolyn Horvath, Tom Leonhardt. Kneeling: Lynne Brakeman, Ven. Dean Williams. |
