“The Full Moon represents a potentially enlightened state, where the Moon (form) is in the perfect position to reflect the greater light of the Sun. It begins a time of fulfilling the seed state of the New Moon. The Full Moon of Taurus Sun and Scorpio Moon is special in a major way, since for centuries it has been celebrated as the birth and enlightenment Moon of the Buddha, said to be the first human to fully transcend suffering and live to teach us the truths he found. It is the 2nd of the “Three High Moons” of Spring, and anchors the outpouring of life into a form that can help us transcend suffering as well. To quote from last year’s Wesak Festival post: Every year, the Wesak Festival is celebrated at the Full Moon of Taurus-Scorpio in May. This global festival celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and teachings of the Buddha, said to be the most enlightened human ever to walk this planet. He taught the doctrine of compassion and the ways to end suffering around 500 BC, and his teachings have spread through the entire world since then. This is the largest spiritual celebration in the world, and has nothing to do with religion, since the Buddha was focused on how to live, not what to believe….”
For more insightful and important articles on all the planets in Aries, the Full Moon Wesak Festival, and many others go to:
Finally, here is the monthly information from the good people at www.souledout.org:
Taurus ~ Fulfillment of Purpose ~ Meditation Focus
Wesak Festival of Shamballa Calendar
2011 Taurus Festival Global Meditation
Wesak ~ Festival of Shamballa
Tuesday, May 17 at 5:09 am MDT (11:09 UT)
One way to participate in observing this global festival is to join us in the daily meditation focus presented in our month-long Fulfillment of Purpose Calendar, based on
Embrace the Unknown … Fulfillment of Purpose
Knowing Our Purpose Reveals Our Direction
Knowing Our Direction Reveals Our Purpose
You are encouraged to continue with this meditation focus throughout the lunar cycle of the upcoming full moon in Taurus~Scorpio, through Wednesday, June 1.
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Namaste. Mitakuye Oyasin. Pax Vobiscum.
Douglas Clayton Uptain
Mary Ellen Uptain
4105 Woodbine Place
Rapid City, SD
605.341.0724
From Main Street at the Gap take Jackson Boulevard south to Canyon Lake Park. At the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Canyon Lake Drive, turn right onto Canyon Lake Drive. Go five short blocks on the right side to Woodbine Place, which is on the curve. It is gravel, with a dead-end sign at the entrance. Turn right onto Woodbine, and ours is the second house on the right.
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