Tag Archives: Rebirth

Reborn-Art Festival Breathes Life Into A Struggling Region

The Reborn-Art Festival hopes to revitalize an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
Posted on July 17, 2019 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

On March 11, 2011, the magnitude 9 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami devastated the Tohoku region of in the northeast of Japan. In 2017, musician and producer Takeshi Kobayashi founded the Reborn-Art Festival with the aim of rebuilding the … Continue reading →

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Do All Zen Buddhists Believe in Rebirth?

A look into two theories behind Dogen teachings
Posted on June 9, 2016 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

One of the primary concepts behind most schools of Zen Buddhism is the idea that there is no real “self” who is born or dies. If one believes in this concept, it seems that the idea of “rebirth” doesn’t fit into … Continue reading →

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“Illuminations From The Bhagavad-Gita” by Kim and Chris Murray

Verses from a lavish hand-cupped sized book Illuminations From The Bhagavad-Gita
Posted on May 1, 2015 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

Like a moth to a flickering flame, I was drawn to this tiny hand-cupped sized book of gold embellishment: Illuminations From The Bhagavad-Gita. I confess it was a combination of factors that drew me in. The 40-colored pages (plates by authors … Continue reading →

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Antim Sanskar: The Ancient Practice of Hindu Funeral Rites

Hindu funeral rites celebrate cultural heritage through preparing the body and spirit for the next life
Posted on April 2, 2015 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Death, in many cultures, is the ultimate transition that life is leading up to. So it is no surprise that among the core series of sacraments, known as Sanskara, or rituals of perfection, the final rite comes in the funerary … Continue reading →

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”Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form.”

- Rumi
Posted on June 10, 2014 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Read more from “A Rite of Passage” here.

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Happy Easter from SevenPonds!

A Day to Celebrate the Lives of Loved Ones We've Lost and Those Still With Us
Posted on April 8, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Happy Easter from all of us at SevenPonds! Today, millions of people around the world are rejoicing at the renewal of life — join them, and spread joy to the lives of everyone around you. We welcome all of our … Continue reading →

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