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Origins Centre Update 13 Feb. 2018
In Chime's words... 'Booommm!'
Artists are resident at Origins! The idea of an Artist Residence Program which combines with Mindfulness is a wonderful idea. Kerry, Simon, Dexter and Timbo are here now and artists of all disciplines are booking for March, July, October & November. Although we emphasise local artists, we have international bookings, too!!! Contact Lachlan if you are an artist who would like to participate: lachlan.origins@gmail.com and to find out more, see our website.
Kerry Anne Jordison
Multimedia Art Workshop with Artist in Residence, Kerry Anne Jordison taking place this upcoming weekend 16 & 17 Feb. Sessions are 10am & 2pm Sat. and 10am & 2pm Sun. Kerry is an established artist and children’s book illustrator/author based in Broome. She also has an experienced background in teaching art to adults and children in schools. Participants will be experimenting with ink, watercolour, pastel and charcoal.
These courses will be by donation (dana). However, if you need art supplies we can get everything you'll need for the workshop and to continue practicing at home for $60. This includes a decent journal with watercolour/ mixed media paper, a soft pastel set, some a few pieces of charcoal, some drawing ink, and a watercolour set. If you have your own supplies or would like to purchase your own that is also fine.
To register your attendance, please email: lachlan.origins@gmail.com
Kindy
Last Wednesday we had our first Kindy of the year. Many new bubs, mums and dads created a beautiful day. You are so welcome in the heart of this place. Next Kindy is 20 Feb. 10am in the Rotunda.
New Helpers
Simon has come to us via the Wangapeka. He has taken on Pagoda maintenance, gutters and raking - thank you, Simon and welcome. Also, Adam is coming on board next week, another plus, Adam & Kate live locally.
Weekend Duty Managers
Do you want to train to be a weekend Duty Manager?
A vital position - we want you! Contact Anne: 9764 1275
Holiday in Vietnam
Sondra and Jim are lazing, eating, just plain enjoying themselves for three weeks. Enjoy!
Artists on Art - Artist Talks at Coorain - 64 Lukis St. Balingup
On some Sundays, from 4-5pm there will be presentations by artists visiting OC as Artists in Residence. The first is on Sunday 24 Feb. with photographer and performance artist Dexter Rosengrave. Please spread the word - it will be an exciting presentation. All Artist Talks will be advertised on Facebook. You do not have to be on Facebook to see the event description... click here.
Nuns of the Karmapa
Ian from Tig-le, Margaret River, is going with a group of friends to visit the nuns in Rumtek, Sikkim from 17-30 March. The nuns are growing a healthy community and love our visits. It is a sure way to forge a connection with our Tibetan Dharma lineage. Ian writes about his upcoming trip in his recent Tig-le Newsletter from 22 Jan which you can read here.
Origins Shop
We have a small shop with a number of different things for sale and an honour box for payment. At this stage, all products are donated with 100% of sales going to support Origins. Crafts, food, books, cards... if you can see a way to contribute, it's a helpful little fundraiser for us. We are very grateful to everyone who has donated thus far.
Thank You
Vahri, Peter and all others who promote our Artist Residence Program.
Luke for coming to build new shelves for the Origins Shop.
Lauren for cleaning and shop advice.
Betty & Kalimba for your generous donations - it helps a lot!
Marissa & Lachlan for taking up Sondra's duties while she is away.
Al for the projector.
Sondra & Jim for the bed and mattress.
Emma from the soccer club for helping with trestle tables.
Rosemary for taking on the books again until Sondra returns.
Upcoming Events
When an event says 'Overnight guests welcome,' guests can stay Fri-Mon (or part thereof). Please book accommodation by sending an e-mail to the office: origins@iinet.net.au
Multi-Media Workshop with Resident Artist Kerry Jordison - Overnight guests welcome. 16 & 17 Feb. 2019. See above for details.
Spoken Word/Plainsong with Chime - Sun. 17th Feb. 3pm at Tig-le, 11 Tingle Avenue, Margaret River. We will choose a theme and begin composing and rehearsing.
Kindy - Wed. 20th Feb. 10am in the Rotunda at Origins
Coorain Weekend - Overnight Guests Welcome
23 & 24 Feb. 9:30-12 at Coorain. There is a potluck lunch on Saturday.
Exploring Plainsong with Chime. We are working on a song that expresses the ideas and aspirations of Mindfulness practice. This workshop continues from 9th Jan. People can join in for the first time but, if the work appeals, then we need consistent participation, please.
Body Mantra & I Liq Chuan with Chris Newell AND Setting Up Mindfulness with Bevie Barker - Overnight Guests Welcome
Thurs. 28 Feb. 6 - 7.30pm and Sat/Sun 2 & 3rd March. Click the link for details.
Plainsong and Wongkur of 12 Manjusri at Yoga Moves in Shenton Park -
Sat. 2 March 1 – 3pm PRIVATE CONVERSATION with Chime.
Sat. 2 March 3:30 – 5:30pm PLAINSONG on the diverse expressions of compassion. We continue toward a performance piece for the Festival of Song in Denmark.
Sun. 3 March 10am WONGKUR of TWELVE MANJUSRI with Chime. This ceremonial teaching is about the development of meaningful freedom. It is given in English in a form accessible to us. E-mail Gabby with inquiries or to book a private conversation: mindmed@tpg.com.au
'The First Philosophers' Lecture Series with Sholto
Starts Wed March 6, 5:30 - 7:00pm at Coorain, 64 Lukis Street, Balingup. The course runs every Wed for 5 weeks (6, 13, 20, 27 March and 3 April).
'Over six weeks this will be an accessible exploration of the crucible from which our modern culture arose - a series of questions posed by Greek-speakers living on the Aegean islands and the coast of Asia Minor between about 600-400 BCE. They range from the political - how can we live together? - to investigating the nature of reality - what is the world made of? - and the skeptic’s eternally thorny - can we ever really know anything? Questioning tradition and rejecting superstition, these teachers became known as philosophers - literally “lovers of wisdom” - and were followed by later figures such as Socrates and his student, Plato. We will examine their ideas in context, looking forwards and backwards in time, tracing origins to the civilisations of Babylon, Egypt and Vedic India, and discussing the enduring importance and relevance of such concerns today.'
Sholto will provide a light supper of soup and bread. The cost is by donation and participants must enrol to ensure adequate numbers. Please e-mail Sholto to register: sholto@iinet.net.au
Mindful Men at Coorain -
Fri 8 March from 6.30pm - 7.45pm. Men are invited to join us for an introductory evening with the aim to establishing a Mindful Men's group to be held at Coorain, 64 Lukis Street, Balingup . This is an opportunity to understand how Mindfulness as a practical tool can support us in our everyday lives. For more information contact Ian: tigleontingle@gmail.com or 0408952151
Mindfulness and Nature with Ian - Overnight Guests Welcome
9 & 10 March
Feldenkrais and Mindfulness with Bevie Barker- Overnight Guests Welcome
16 & 17 March at Origins Centre (times to be announced). This is a gentle approach to body healing through careful attention and consideration. Bevie is a Feldenkrais practitioner.
Coorain Weekend - Overnight Guests Welcome
23 & 24 March 9:30 - 12 noon at Coorain with potluck lunch afterward.
More Plainsong with Chime. We continue toward performance (see above).
Poetry & the Elements with Jaya - Overnight Guests Welcome
30 & 31 March. These workshops are suitable for beginners and experienced writers alike. They explore relationships between poetry, Mindfulness, and the elements as they appear in nature and within ourselves, with a focus on spontaneity and inspiration.
Healing Gods and Goddesses Retreat with Mira Riddiford - 7-14 April 2019
Mira Riddiford is a meditation and mindfulness teacher who runs retreats in New Zealand. Mira enjoys how mindfulness can enhance the arts, and she is respectful of diversity in all its forms. Mira focuses on the relevance of mindfulness in modern daily living, and how it can help with stress relief, calm and wellbeing. She specialises in making teachings on Western Mysteries - teachings on ancient Gods and Goddesses and how these teachings can work as a map for personal development. You can find out more about her work here: www.westernmysticism.com
With inquiries or bookings, please contact Louise: louisemair@hotmail.co.uk
Wish List
Sturdy sand toys for the play area.
Regular Weekly Program
During our months of Artist Residencies (Feb, March, July, Nov & Dec) there will be Mindfulness class on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9-9:45am in the Rotunda at Origins. Anyone is welcome to join!
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Plainsong (Puja) and Breakfast, 6.30-7.30am at Coorain.
Tuesdays at Origins - Teachings on the Buddha Dharma from 10.30-11.30 in the Rotunda with Chime.
Donations: We are a charitable organization and your donations make the difference! If you would like to support us financially, our bank details are:
Origins Centre
BSB 066504 Account Number: 10017993
Origins Centre Coorain Account
BSB 066504 Account Number: 10056415
GOVERNANCE
The Origins Committee of Management has full responsibility for all administration, management, landcare, finance, maintenance, media and teaching at OC and Coorain. The responsibility is represented on-site by committee members or on-site duty managers. Many friends help. OC is a registered, charitable not-for-profit NGO that offers its services, land and infrastructure on a donation basis. Origins is run and used by volunteers and supported by core paid work.
Governance
Present: Anne Clark, B (Chime) Shore, Rosemary Kelly, Anne Marie Lapinski, Z (Shavi) Klaphake, Sholto Spradbury, Marissa Stern
Treasury
Balance until 31 Jan. 2019 $7072.42
Move to Accept: Anne
Second: Anne Marie
Next Meeting 1pm Wednesday 27 Feb. at Origins.
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
In Chime's words... 'Booommm!'
Artists are resident at Origins! The idea of an Artist Residence Program which combines with Mindfulness is a wonderful idea. Kerry, Simon, Dexter and Timbo are here now and artists of all disciplines are booking for March, July, October & November. Although we emphasise local artists, we have international bookings, too!!! Contact Lachlan if you are an artist who would like to participate: lachlan.origins@gmail.com and to find out more, see our website.
Kerry Anne Jordison
Multimedia Art Workshop with Artist in Residence, Kerry Anne Jordison taking place this upcoming weekend 16 & 17 Feb. Sessions are 10am & 2pm Sat. and 10am & 2pm Sun. Kerry is an established artist and children’s book illustrator/author based in Broome. She also has an experienced background in teaching art to adults and children in schools. Participants will be experimenting with ink, watercolour, pastel and charcoal.
These courses will be by donation (dana). However, if you need art supplies we can get everything you'll need for the workshop and to continue practicing at home for $60. This includes a decent journal with watercolour/ mixed media paper, a soft pastel set, some a few pieces of charcoal, some drawing ink, and a watercolour set. If you have your own supplies or would like to purchase your own that is also fine.
To register your attendance, please email: lachlan.origins@gmail.com
Kindy
Last Wednesday we had our first Kindy of the year. Many new bubs, mums and dads created a beautiful day. You are so welcome in the heart of this place. Next Kindy is 20 Feb. 10am in the Rotunda.
New Helpers
Simon has come to us via the Wangapeka. He has taken on Pagoda maintenance, gutters and raking - thank you, Simon and welcome. Also, Adam is coming on board next week, another plus, Adam & Kate live locally.
Weekend Duty Managers
Do you want to train to be a weekend Duty Manager?
A vital position - we want you! Contact Anne: 9764 1275
Holiday in Vietnam
Sondra and Jim are lazing, eating, just plain enjoying themselves for three weeks. Enjoy!
Artists on Art - Artist Talks at Coorain - 64 Lukis St. Balingup
On some Sundays, from 4-5pm there will be presentations by artists visiting OC as Artists in Residence. The first is on Sunday 24 Feb. with photographer and performance artist Dexter Rosengrave. Please spread the word - it will be an exciting presentation. All Artist Talks will be advertised on Facebook. You do not have to be on Facebook to see the event description... click here.
Nuns of the Karmapa
Ian from Tig-le, Margaret River, is going with a group of friends to visit the nuns in Rumtek, Sikkim from 17-30 March. The nuns are growing a healthy community and love our visits. It is a sure way to forge a connection with our Tibetan Dharma lineage. Ian writes about his upcoming trip in his recent Tig-le Newsletter from 22 Jan which you can read here.
Origins Shop
We have a small shop with a number of different things for sale and an honour box for payment. At this stage, all products are donated with 100% of sales going to support Origins. Crafts, food, books, cards... if you can see a way to contribute, it's a helpful little fundraiser for us. We are very grateful to everyone who has donated thus far.
Thank You
Vahri, Peter and all others who promote our Artist Residence Program.
Luke for coming to build new shelves for the Origins Shop.
Lauren for cleaning and shop advice.
Betty & Kalimba for your generous donations - it helps a lot!
Marissa & Lachlan for taking up Sondra's duties while she is away.
Al for the projector.
Sondra & Jim for the bed and mattress.
Emma from the soccer club for helping with trestle tables.
Rosemary for taking on the books again until Sondra returns.
Upcoming Events
When an event says 'Overnight guests welcome,' guests can stay Fri-Mon (or part thereof). Please book accommodation by sending an e-mail to the office: origins@iinet.net.au
Multi-Media Workshop with Resident Artist Kerry Jordison - Overnight guests welcome. 16 & 17 Feb. 2019. See above for details.
Spoken Word/Plainsong with Chime - Sun. 17th Feb. 3pm at Tig-le, 11 Tingle Avenue, Margaret River. We will choose a theme and begin composing and rehearsing.
Kindy - Wed. 20th Feb. 10am in the Rotunda at Origins
Coorain Weekend - Overnight Guests Welcome
23 & 24 Feb. 9:30-12 at Coorain. There is a potluck lunch on Saturday.
Exploring Plainsong with Chime. We are working on a song that expresses the ideas and aspirations of Mindfulness practice. This workshop continues from 9th Jan. People can join in for the first time but, if the work appeals, then we need consistent participation, please.
Body Mantra & I Liq Chuan with Chris Newell AND Setting Up Mindfulness with Bevie Barker - Overnight Guests Welcome
Thurs. 28 Feb. 6 - 7.30pm and Sat/Sun 2 & 3rd March. Click the link for details.
Plainsong and Wongkur of 12 Manjusri at Yoga Moves in Shenton Park -
Sat. 2 March 1 – 3pm PRIVATE CONVERSATION with Chime.
Sat. 2 March 3:30 – 5:30pm PLAINSONG on the diverse expressions of compassion. We continue toward a performance piece for the Festival of Song in Denmark.
Sun. 3 March 10am WONGKUR of TWELVE MANJUSRI with Chime. This ceremonial teaching is about the development of meaningful freedom. It is given in English in a form accessible to us. E-mail Gabby with inquiries or to book a private conversation: mindmed@tpg.com.au
'The First Philosophers' Lecture Series with Sholto
Starts Wed March 6, 5:30 - 7:00pm at Coorain, 64 Lukis Street, Balingup. The course runs every Wed for 5 weeks (6, 13, 20, 27 March and 3 April).
'Over six weeks this will be an accessible exploration of the crucible from which our modern culture arose - a series of questions posed by Greek-speakers living on the Aegean islands and the coast of Asia Minor between about 600-400 BCE. They range from the political - how can we live together? - to investigating the nature of reality - what is the world made of? - and the skeptic’s eternally thorny - can we ever really know anything? Questioning tradition and rejecting superstition, these teachers became known as philosophers - literally “lovers of wisdom” - and were followed by later figures such as Socrates and his student, Plato. We will examine their ideas in context, looking forwards and backwards in time, tracing origins to the civilisations of Babylon, Egypt and Vedic India, and discussing the enduring importance and relevance of such concerns today.'
Sholto will provide a light supper of soup and bread. The cost is by donation and participants must enrol to ensure adequate numbers. Please e-mail Sholto to register: sholto@iinet.net.au
Mindful Men at Coorain -
Fri 8 March from 6.30pm - 7.45pm. Men are invited to join us for an introductory evening with the aim to establishing a Mindful Men's group to be held at Coorain, 64 Lukis Street, Balingup . This is an opportunity to understand how Mindfulness as a practical tool can support us in our everyday lives. For more information contact Ian: tigleontingle@gmail.com or 0408952151
Mindfulness and Nature with Ian - Overnight Guests Welcome
9 & 10 March
Feldenkrais and Mindfulness with Bevie Barker- Overnight Guests Welcome
16 & 17 March at Origins Centre (times to be announced). This is a gentle approach to body healing through careful attention and consideration. Bevie is a Feldenkrais practitioner.
Coorain Weekend - Overnight Guests Welcome
23 & 24 March 9:30 - 12 noon at Coorain with potluck lunch afterward.
More Plainsong with Chime. We continue toward performance (see above).
Poetry & the Elements with Jaya - Overnight Guests Welcome
30 & 31 March. These workshops are suitable for beginners and experienced writers alike. They explore relationships between poetry, Mindfulness, and the elements as they appear in nature and within ourselves, with a focus on spontaneity and inspiration.
Healing Gods and Goddesses Retreat with Mira Riddiford - 7-14 April 2019
Mira Riddiford is a meditation and mindfulness teacher who runs retreats in New Zealand. Mira enjoys how mindfulness can enhance the arts, and she is respectful of diversity in all its forms. Mira focuses on the relevance of mindfulness in modern daily living, and how it can help with stress relief, calm and wellbeing. She specialises in making teachings on Western Mysteries - teachings on ancient Gods and Goddesses and how these teachings can work as a map for personal development. You can find out more about her work here: www.westernmysticism.com
With inquiries or bookings, please contact Louise: louisemair@hotmail.co.uk
Wish List
Sturdy sand toys for the play area.
Regular Weekly Program
During our months of Artist Residencies (Feb, March, July, Nov & Dec) there will be Mindfulness class on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9-9:45am in the Rotunda at Origins. Anyone is welcome to join!
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Plainsong (Puja) and Breakfast, 6.30-7.30am at Coorain.
Tuesdays at Origins - Teachings on the Buddha Dharma from 10.30-11.30 in the Rotunda with Chime.
Donations: We are a charitable organization and your donations make the difference! If you would like to support us financially, our bank details are:
Origins Centre
BSB 066504 Account Number: 10017993
Origins Centre Coorain Account
BSB 066504 Account Number: 10056415
GOVERNANCE
The Origins Committee of Management has full responsibility for all administration, management, landcare, finance, maintenance, media and teaching at OC and Coorain. The responsibility is represented on-site by committee members or on-site duty managers. Many friends help. OC is a registered, charitable not-for-profit NGO that offers its services, land and infrastructure on a donation basis. Origins is run and used by volunteers and supported by core paid work.
Governance
Present: Anne Clark, B (Chime) Shore, Rosemary Kelly, Anne Marie Lapinski, Z (Shavi) Klaphake, Sholto Spradbury, Marissa Stern
Treasury
Balance until 31 Jan. 2019 $7072.42
Move to Accept: Anne
Second: Anne Marie
Next Meeting 1pm Wednesday 27 Feb. at Origins.
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
