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The Lotus Centre Newsletter The Lotus Centre & Babylon
Bookshop provide a community service newsletter for workshops in Tasmania
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Issue: October 2008 |
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Welcome to
this month’s issue of The Lotus Centre
Newsletter From the Babylon – Lotus Centre Team |
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Hi dear Friends
and Fellow Travellers, What a beautiful place we live in!! With the glorious signs of spring all
around us – bringing out the acacia flowers and daffodils. As the sun warms the earth and ourselves,
allowing all those thing that have been dormant over winter to germinate and
grown. Perhaps a reminder to us, our
heart, to grow, radiate and to share …. In this newsletter perhaps please note the following workshops
listed: ·
Workshops for men on relationships, anger,
grief and healing ·
Yoga from the Heart – “new” classes ... and don’t miss this month’s NEW
listings for the newsletter. If any
info in this newsletter interests you … then please contact the person listed
in the newsletter …. or alternatively check out: —
The Babylon Bookshop
noticeboard, —
Listed web-sites
; and —
‘The Lotus
Centre’ display board or come and talk to us at Babylon/Lotus Centre Wishing you a wonderfully LOVE-filled, joyful and peaceful
month ahead and many heart-warming moments, insights, journeying inside and
all that there is ……………….. Thank you dearly for your submissions / info for this edition
and for taking the time to open the newsletter e-mail and to read/browse ….. With Love and smiles from Kent, Amanda, Christoph, Rene,
Isaac, Cheynie, Klaus and Jane and from all at Babylon and The Lotus Centre PS. (1) Please always
send us any information for the next newsletter between mid month or – at the latest - a few days before the end of
the month ….. simply use this e-mail address to write to us or go to www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm (2) If you no
longer wish to receive the newsletter, simply let us know, per e-mail and – we
will take you off the date base with the same love that we placed you on it
too. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “There
is a light that shines beyond all things on Earth, beyond us all, beyond the very highest
heavens. This is the light that shines in our heart.” ~
Chandogya Upanishad 3.13.7 ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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What’s NEW for the newsletter! |
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*** Yoga from the Heart Revealing joy,
vitality and intelligence of body and heart We are excited
to be expanding our offerings at the Lotus Centre, Hobart. For details
please visit www.yogafromtheheart.com.au or http://www.thelotuscentre.com.au/groups/groups-yoga.html Please contact
the teacher of the class you are interested in. Clare Raffety,
Phone 6227 8941, 0400 588 353 (mob), email: clare@yogafromtheheart.com.au Lee Cody, Phone
0417 319 046, email: lee@yogafromtheheart.com.au Julia Gibson,
Phone 6295 1026, email: sassafras@bordernet.com.au Dani Fox (teacher in
training): Phone: 0416 978543, email dani@yogafromtheheart.com.au Schedule: September 30th - December 18th Monday 9:30 - 11
am Clare Levels 1 and 2 Anusara
Yoga 11:35 -
12:25 Clare Back care and Level 1 5:30 - 7 pm Clare Levels 1 and 2 Anusara
Yoga Tuesday 6:30- 8 am Dani Levels 1 and 2 Hatha 5:30 - 7 pm Lee Level 1 Vinyasa 7:15 - 8:45
pm Lee Level 1 and 2 Vinyasa Wednesday 9:30 - 11
am Clare Levels 2 and 3 Anusara
Yoga 4 - 5:15 pm Julia Prenatal Yoga Course (7 weeks) 5:30 - 7 pm Lee Levels 2 and 3 Vinyasa Thursday 6:30- 8 am Dani Levels 1 and 2 Hatha 5:30 - 7 pm Clare Levels 2 and 3 Anusara
Yoga 7:15 - 8:45 pm Clare
Levels 1 and 2 Anusara |
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***Writing
and Yoga Retreat Fri
3rd – Sun 5th October Two joyous days of yoga and writing,
nourishment and relaxation with experienced creative writing teacher GINA
MERCER and yoga teacher, LYNN ROMEO. No prior yoga experience necessary. This
is a complete package of replenishment at Niche Yoga Retreat Centre, Nr.
Cygnet, Tasmania. All meals, accommodation, yoga and writing sessions
included for $370. Be quick – numbers are strictly limited to 10 places. To
book contact: Lynn Romeo on 6227 9302 or (m) 0421 327237 Email: romeolynn@yahoo.com.au |
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Reiki Tummo Weekend Level 1 & 2 Learn in-depth
about Reiki & discover more about your heart, the spiritual heart. Reiki Tummo workshops teach with much
depth about energy channelling for self-healing and for healing to helping
others. The workshops also help us to
share the Divine Blessing, as Reiki is also referred to. After a recent reiki
attunement one of the participants wrote to us: ‘… I can really feel the difference … I
can find the feeling in my heart almost instantly now.’
For more info contact The Lotus Centre on 6231 9669, visit www.thelotuscentre.com.au
or e-mail: reikitummo@bigpond.com |
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Open Heart Workshops Level 1 & 2 ... gently guides
you to be able to feel and understand your heart better, so you can feel
calmness, peacefulness and joy every moment of your life. Heart is the key to our spiritual growth
and a refection of our whole self and whole life.
Cost: Level 1: $ 100 (conc. $85) &
Level 2: $120 (conc. $100) Please contact the Lotus Centre on 6231
9669 for more information … or e-mail www.thelotuscentre.com.au |
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***Rhythmic
Movement – Certificate 1 & 2 Training This course will teach you how to bring
about emotional and behavioural change through the application of sequences
of rhythmic movements. Rhythmic Movement is a simple and easy way
to stimulate the neural pathways. This
stimulation promotes improved coordination, increased learning ability and
better concentration. Rhythmic Movement has been found to be beneficial for
people suffering from ADD, ADHD, Alzheimers, Dementia,
Parkinsons Disease, Autism and learning disorders. ·
Certificate 1 – November 8th & 9th 2008 ·
Certificate 2 – November 10th 2008 For more information contact www.healthpotential.com.au
or phone Roslyn at Health Potential on 6227 9369/ 0416 070 223 |
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***Transformational
kinesiology courses in Tasmania Transformational kinesiology is a
soul-centred process which recognises that within each individual there is a
source of wisdom and truth. Developed by Danish Kinesiologists,
it works with the individual’s own innate wisdom, strengthening the
connection to the true Self and clears hidden blockages. Transformational kinesiology
is the practical application of Ancient Wisdom. • Inner leadership 21st – 22nd November
2008 This two day workshop provides a way of
seeking the inner knowledge which is at the core of who we are and how we
find our purpose. Topics include the
path of the soul, creativity, the seven rays, the five major groups of
diseases and energetic evaluation. Price: $320,
includes comprehensive manual, morning and afternoons teas. Bring your own
lunch. This course is accredited with the Australian Kinesiology Association. • Transformational kinesiology foundation workshop 23rd
- 24th November 2008
Participants will have the opportunity to
experience a Transformational Kinesiology balance, learn various stress
release techniques and learn to facilitate the balance process. Topics
including the spiritual constitution of man, spiritual law, the seven rays
and their associated qualities. Price: $320,
includes comprehensive manual, morning and afternoons teas. Bring your own
lunch. This course is accredited with the Australian Kinesiology Association Phone: Debbie Pannowitz 6267 5050 |
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***Singing bowl workshop “Yoga and Sound” –
first time in Tasmania with Christina Koenig (Yoga teacher, sound
massage therapist) and Sascha Bauer (Dipl. music teacher, Dipl.
musician, studio speaker, radio presenter) Experience healing vibrations of singing
bowls, made by Tibetans, on body mind and spirit. The workshop offers an exceptional
combination of singing bowl concerts, Yoga practice with healing sounds
(postures, breathing exercises, and meditations), Sound Massage, and Sound
Formations. Participants can make contact with the bowls. It will be an
uplifting, nurturing and balancing weekend.
Cost: $380 (Early bird $320 when booked with deposit $120 or fully paid by
14.11.08) Fee does not include meals and
accommodation. Book early – number of participants is
limited. For more information, fliers, and/or
booking contact Ma Bodhi or Anand 03 6229 7458 or
by email: mabodhi@bigpond.com |
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Workshops & Events ... in and around
Hobart |
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*** Men Only: workshops for men on relationships, anger, grief and
healing with John Lee, pioneer in masculine psychology and men’s issues. Learn
about: • The damage that can be
caused (and repaired) in father-son relationships • How to express anger
appropriately • Why dealing with grief is a
key to healing • Emotional sobriety and
healthy relationships Where: Hobart Function and
Conference Centre, 1 Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart. When: Sunday 12th October 8.30am-4.30pm. Cost $199.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Click here for more
information and registration http://www.southpacificprivate.com.au/mens-workshop.htm
How are boys affected by the way they were fathered? Click here to read
John's article from Pacific Connections. http://www.southpacificprivate.com.au/pc-august-08-1-2.htm |
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*** REIKI
1 WORKSHOP Sat
11th and Sun 12th Oct. 9.30 to 4.30 both days. Cost $200.
Venue: Lindisfarne Next Reiki 2 Workshop Sat 8th and Sun 9th
Nov. For more details and to book, please
contact Joy Nicholson (Reiki Master/Teacher) on 0415 416 168 or email: joynicholson@aapt.net.au or www.joynicholson.com.au |
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*** Earthwalk Retreat - Huon
Bush Retreats - Wellness Retreats Oct 31 - Nov 2. Develop a conscious,
gratitude filled and meaningful relationship with the natural world in order
to develop the vitality required for lifelong commitment to personal and
environmental wellness. Costs includes
2 nights accommodation, all meals and workshops: PLEASE NOTE: Cost: $450 - 20% Discount applies to Pension, HCC
Holders and Students. Information and Bookings (03) 62642233 or info@huonbushretreats.com
or www.huonbushretreats.com |
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*** WELLNESS RETREATS & WOMENS CIRCLES – HUON BUSH RETREATS,
RANELAGH November
16th 9am-4pm. Walk a stone
labyrinth, relax, connect with women in the beautiful surroundings of our
natural bush land, sing, drum and meditate. Only $55 includes lunch and
refreshments. Call Jane 0428 402314 for more info or book with Michael pm
6264 2233 www.huonbushretreats.com |
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*** Courses
in Gnosis and Gnosticism The objective of the Gnostic school is to
give freely to humanity a practical teaching through which people can learn
what specifically the inner work is and how to develop it in a day-to-day
basis. Study topics such as psychology, meditation, philosophy, alchemy,
kabalah, astrology, tarot, practical dream-work, anthropology, chakras,
kundalini and many other subjects. Cost: free. Courses are offered periodically throughout
the year- to find out more visit www.gnosistasmania.org or phone the Gnostic
Centre on 6278 9631 |
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*** Wellness
relies on a balanced WOMAN Specialising in Detoxification, Hormonal
Health, Weight loss, Stress Management, Geopathic/EMR
stress, Reproductive Health including preconception, natural fertility
management, infertility treatments, pregnancy, labour, birth, postnatal
healing and menopause. Courses are conducted regularly throughout
the year and include Active birth classes, Optimal health through hormonal
balance, Detecting earth energy through dowsing, and Maternity reflexology
for midwives. To find out more visit http://stream-of-life.com
or please contact Vicki and Janice on 0362285796 / 0419532286 |
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*** Tai Chi .. is a gentle series of movements that when learned and
practised can lead to optimum health and wellbeing. At the Golden
Years Club, 314 Main Road, Glenorchy.
Please ph Bill Pearson 6272 9694 for any info or to enrol. |
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*** Healing Circle An hour of
prayer, music, meditation and readings to nourish the spirit. Program
includes readings chosen from any of the Holy Books of the world's great religions.
Participants are also invited to offer their own prayers if they wish.
Everyone regardless of belief or background is welcomes to attend. 1st
Wednesday of the month 7.30pm - 8.30pm in South Hobart. Contact Angela on
6223 8415 or angelabryan@aapt.net.au . |
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*** Satyananda Yoga Please contact
the Satyananda Yoga Centre on 6231 9117 for the 2008 / term program. E-mail: hobart@satyananda.net,
visit www.satyananda.net
or check out a copy at the Bookshop notice board. |
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*** Art as Child's Play Classes At the Bellerive
Community Arts Centre every Friday from 1.30 - 3.30 pm. For information, call
Adrienne on 6223 7322. |
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***Curative
dowsing … for negative earth energy,
(geopathic stress/ ley lines) which have an adverse affect our health. I
do houses, offices, stables, house blocks of land etc. Working mostly in Hobart & Huon , further afield is
possible if there is more than one client. Enquiries welcome. Contact Hannah
on 6266 6022 or troyka@tpg.com.au
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*** Fine Art & Craft Workshops Held by Wing Lau. Anyone interested, ph Wing on 6223 7988. email:
wingl@bigpond.com.au
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*** Dorje Ling Retreat Centre, Lorinna Tasmania Available for solo or group retreats. Contact Anna Crotty on
6363 5178 or Maria on 6234 9404. |
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*** Meditation groups On Tuesdays from
10 am - 11.30 am and Thursdays from 7 pm - 8.30 pm weekly. Please phone Joy
on 0415 416 168 for details. |
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*** Reiki Exchange On Wednesday evenings at South Hobart. Phone Joanna on 6224
2654. |
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*** Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre Regular events
include various levels of yoga courses (foundation to advanced); positive
thinking course, weekend workshops and World Meditation Hour 3rd Sunday
of every month. Please call the Centre on 6278 3788 for detailed information
and bookings. |
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*** Siddha Yoga Meditation Chanting and Meditation group. All welcome. Ph 6248 8247 |
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*** Astrology and Tarot courses. Call Matt on
0416 039695 |
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*** Living Yoga Children's Yoga Dance At Weeroona Yoga
Studio, North Hobart. Adult courses in Hatha & Raja Yogas for adults 6
weeks for children, Beginners, Continuation & Intermediate levels 3&4
yr olds attending with an adult participating and after school for primary
ages 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Primary school ages 5-10. Ph Roslyn (Satyamukhi) on 0439 995655,
e-mail: roslyn@southcom.com.au.
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*** WomanSong Voices for peace
women's singing group welcomes singers at Women Tasmania, Macquarie St at
12.30 - 2.00 pm Thursdays and some Wednesdays. Contact: Jo on 6257 7520 or
Rebecca on 0408 102 919 or e-mail- becfitz@hotmail.com |
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*** Theosophical Society of Hobart Introductory
Courses in Theosophy held when there is enough interest. Regular public meetings: Mondays 8.00
pm. Wednesday discussion group 10.30
am. 13 Goulburn Street, Hobart. Kingston
Group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month 1.30pm at the Kingborough
Community Centre, John Street, Kingston. For detailed information 62314454 or
visit the website on www.theosophicaltas.websyte.com.au |
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*** Kingston Meditation Group Meet Thursdays 2-3pm. Phone 6211 8520 or call in to the
Kingston Community Health Centre |
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*** Course in Miracles Discussion Group Phone Adrienne Godsmark 6223 7322 or email: seriousplay@optusnet.com.au |
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*** Pagan Alliance Meets every first Thursday of the month upstairs at the New
Sydney Hotel at 6.00 pm. All welcome. Ask at the bar if you have difficulty
finding the room. |
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*** Earth Healing Meditations Lenah Valley. Wednesday
fortnight. Phone 6228 5796 |
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Workshops, events, therapies
at 'The Lotus Centre' |
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Workshops
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Reiki Tummo Weekend Level 1 & 2 (Oct 18th & 19th)
Learn in-depth
about Reiki energy channelling for self-healing and for healing to helping
others. Discover more about your
heart, the spiritual heart, the seat of our pure consciousness or true self. For more details see ‘What’s NEW in the
newsletter’ or contact the Lotus Centre on 6231 9669 or e-mail www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm |
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Open Heart Workshops Level 1 & 2 ... gently guides
you to be able to feel and understand your heart better, so you can feel
calmness, peacefulness and joy every moment of your life. Heart is the key to our spiritual growth
and a refection of our whole self and whole life. October
22nd & October 23rd. For more details see ‘What’s NEW in the
newsletter’ or contact the Lotus Centre on 6231 9669or e-mail www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm |
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*** Shiatsu – Workshop ‘Pamper yourself’ Experience this
popular & effective Japanese energy-balancing body work technique in a
beautiful & peaceful environment at The Lotus Centre. Sunday
30th November 1pm -4.30pm. Acquire enough knowledge for
self-treatment & partner treatment Increase your feeling of calmness,
wellbeing & inner connectedness through gentle yet deep acupressure /
shiatsu sessions Join by yourself
or bring a friend. Shiatsu massage is practiced fully dressed. It is often
experienced as healing & deeply relaxing. Ph Klaus on 6231 9669, 0419
440123 or e-mail via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm Cost: $35 ($25
conc.) |
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***Singing bowl workshop “Yoga and Sound” -
Workshop Friday 27th Feb 2009 6pm to Sunday
1st March 2009 2pm at Lotus Centre. For more details see ‘What’s NEW for the
newsletter’. For more information, fliers, and/or
booking contact Ma Bodhi or Anand 03 6229 7458 or by
email: mabodhi@bigpond.com |
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Regular Events |
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*** HEART MEDITATION At 7:30 pm
Monday evening and Monday to Saturday: 1.30pm to
approx. 2.15/2:30pm |
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Experience
meditation with the heart and being more 'in the heart.' Often a deeply peaceful and joyful
experience; for beginners and experienced meditators alike. Small groups,
$5-10 contribution. In the Lotus Room, 1st floor (Monday eve on 2nd
floor). Casual
attendance, no need to book. All welcome. For more information, please ph 6231
9669 or visit www.thelotuscentre.com.au |
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*** Reiki
Clinic – Treatments based on donation Every Saturday 2:30 to 4pm. Please feel very welcome to join for a
deeply relaxing reiki session or if you have a health issue & seek
additional help. Level 1 at the Lotus Centre. Sessions are donation based. Feel free to
choose the amount that is right for you.
Please contact the Lotus Centre on 6231
9669 or www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm to
book in. Or just drop in. |
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*** Yoga from the Heart - We are excited to be expanding our offerings at the Lotus
Centre Revealing joy,
vitality and intelligence of body and heart For more details see ‘What’s NEW for the
newsletter’ or visit www.yogafromtheheart.com.au
or http://www.thelotuscentre.com.au/groups/groups-yoga.html |
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*** Reiki Tummo Practice Evening At 6pm on Thursday
in the ‘Lotus Room’ at ‘The Lotus Centre’.
This evening is for everyone who has attended Reiki Tummo or Heart
Workshop level 1 or more J. Phone 6231 9669 or e-mail via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm. Room hire, etc contribution: $5. |
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Therapies & therapists at
the Lotus Centre |
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… J Klaus is overseas and will be back on 16th
October ... happy travelling!! J To book a session, for any of the listed practitioners please contact
The
Lotus Centre on 6231 9669 or e-mail via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm. A range of holistic, alternative therapies
available: 1. Remedial Massage and Reiki with Anthony Bone (0408 132562)
via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm 2. Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage with Jackie Pisera (0423
482125); jackabean@hotmail.com
3. Shiatsu Therapy and Reiki
(level 3) with Klaus Baur (0419 440123) or e-mail: via www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm
4. Massage with Michael Carroll (0408
133679) e-mail: carrollmjj@gmail.com 5. Craniosacral Balancing with John
Sager Phone 0421 983 938 For any further information about the modality / therapy, it is
best to contact the practitioners directly.
More detailed info also on www.thelotuscentre.com.au Some practitioners also offer a mobile service or work from
other locations. Please contact the practitioner directly for any additional details
or updates. *** Practitioners Rooms available for rent Visit the web-site for some details www.thelotuscentre.com.au
or contact us on e-mail us via: www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm or PH. 6231 9669 for further information. |
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Miscellaneous |
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*** Workshop Rooms available for rent:
Visit the web-site
for some details www.thelotuscentre.com.au or PH. 6231 9669
for further information. |
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*** WANTED - 2nd Hand Books We want to extend the Bookshop and include second hand books …. ·
Thank you for all the
2nd hand books already given to us by so many of you … most of
which have found a place in the Babylon Library. As a new idea … we happily accept 2nd
hand books for both the Library AND a new 2nd book section ·
If you have a moment,
it would be greatly appreciated if you could bring your pre-loved books … for
donation or for us to purchase. THANK
YOU Y |
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"It is
only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible
to the eye." ~ Antoine
de Saint-Exupery ~ |
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The Lotus Centre Newsletter is issued monthly. We hope
you enjoyed this newsletter. We are
grateful for any comments or feedback.
To contact us please e-mail us at: The Lotus Centre e-mail: via www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm
- Fax: (03) 6231 0714 - Phone: (03) 6231 9669 or if Bookshop related Babylon Bookshop e-mail: via www.thelotuscentre.com.au/contact.htm
- Fax: (03) 6231 0714 - Phone: (03) 6231 0722 |
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** Please send us the details of your event towards the end of
the month for the next or at the most for the month after the coming one. We do not endorse any of the content
described in any of the workshop (or other) information provided.