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Join us for our Winter Solstice CelebrationSunday, December 20
10:00am - 1:00pm
In Person at OSMC (404 McArthur, Suite 103, Ottawa) - Please Bring a Dish to Share!
At winter solstice, we celebrate the dignity of the family, the joy and creativity of youthful hearts, and the magic of the senses. Because the solstice marks the time of year when the night is longest and daylight has waned, light is a special characteristic of this holiday. Children and youths are especially welcomed as we celebrate them this holiday season (our new location includes fully accessible washrooms).
We will light-up the season with a small, 5-minute lhasang ("juniper smoke offering") for children, followed by a Children's Blessing, gifts, brunch, music, and conversation. Children are also welcome to bring a flower, a small piece of fruit or candy for the Buddha.
Don't forget to register - we will have some treats on hand and want to make sure we have enough. If you are able to, a donation will also help us to cover the cost of the event, and comes with plenty of good karma!
Children's Book Exchange
This year, we invite everyone to bring a new or gently loved children's book to share with the young ones in our midst. All extra books will be afterwards shared with the local community via the sharing library in the Heartwood House lobby. Come bring the light of words and imagination to some young hearts!
Food & Drink
Please remember that your dish should NOT include peanuts, tree nuts, or chickpeas due to allergies. Please note too that we will not be serving or accepting alcohol.
Full Details and Registration Here:
https://ottawa.shambhala.org/event/873393-winter-solstice-amp-children039s-day-celebration/
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