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Aloha Ke 'Ākua! Māhālo nūi lōa for visiting Nā Hālau ʻĀha Hūi Lanakila! We established our Sanctuary for the exploration and awakening of consciousness, the unfolding of our collective creative and healing potential and realisation of our essential Unity. Our teachings arise out of direct experience of awakened awareness and emanates the untamable fragrance of freedom whilst radically embracing the mystery and mess of human existence. Our invitation is for you to open to the fullness of life, to say YES to the totality of your experience and to meet reality with radical compassion. Our doors are an open invitation to all who seek authentic freedom and are willing to meet heart to heart in honest and open inquiry. We were taught that the goal of life is to move through life walking up the mountain of experiences with your Aloha, your Bowl of Light. Life is filled with lessons to learn and teaching moments along the way. When you become angry or jealous, you drop those stones into your bowl of light and those rocks cause leaks in your Mana-sacred power. When your bowl becomes filled with stones, you become a stone that cannot grow. No Aloha! The solution is that at any moment, you can turn your bowl upside down emptying these stones out of your bowl to naturally refill it with YOUR golden light -- your natural Aware and Awakened state of Aloha, your natural state of Divinity. This is the power of Pure Aloha: an Awakened Heart Awakens the Mind. Awakening hinges on your genuine desire for the discovery of your true nature. If it is to flower in you, you must truly want liberation from everything that is false in you, you must want to give yourself totally to the inquiry into what is true beyond all inherited concepts, ideas and beliefs. The purpose of our teachings is to ignite this wanting in you. When the flame of this desire becomes an untamable fire, it flips a switch inside of you and the direction of your destiny is irrevocably altered. It’s like turning on the light only to discover that you are this light. This in itself is extra-ordinary: even though you may have heard the words a thousand times, nothing can prepare you for the naked reality that is revealed. And yet the living experience of this revelation is very ordinary: you have simply re-discovered the innocent wholeness of your essential nature. It’s the you that never was and never will be separate from anything at all. This discovery is the end of suffering and the beginning of freedom. But awakening is just the beginning. The adventure begins, not in the rarified atmosphere of transcendence, but in the midst of the chaos of life. And living the truth of awakening has perhaps never been more of an imperative than in today’s rapidly changing world. The invitation is for you to awaken to the pristine perfection of your inner light and then to fully embody and express this light amidst the mystery and mess of human existence. Come join us!

Vegan Foodstyles: Filipino Giniling

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This dish has many names around the world, and many variations. In Latin countries its called Picadillo; in the Philippines its called Giniling. I’ve seen it soupy or the drier way I make it. You’ll see in my notes below, the different options, such as adding red bell peppers or golden raisins. I left out the bell peppers because I’m not a fan. When I’m making savory empanadas, then I’ll add the raisins to the dish.

VEGAN PICADILLO {aka Giniling – Filipino Food}

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 large red potatoes, cubed

  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and cubed

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 (12 ounce) package Veggie Protein Crumbles (I used Lightlife’s Smart Ground)

  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • pinch red pepper flakes

  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas

Directions

  • Heat oil in a large non-stick pan with high sides over medium heat.

  • Add the potatoes and carrots, cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the potatoes are slightly browned. Stir occassionally.

  • Add the onions and minced garlic, cook for another minute.

  • Add the veggie protein crumbles, break apart and stir.

  • Add the tomato paste, water, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.

  • Mix well, and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir occassionally.

  • Turn off heat. Add the frozen green peas and mix well.

  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!

Notes

  • Keep the skin on the potatoes.

  • The veggie protein crumbles are already cooked – time saver!

  • I always have the 4.5 ounce tube of tomato paste in the fridge at all times for dishes like this. You can also buy the small can, and freeze the rest.

  • You can add 1/2 of a red bell pepper, diced, if you like; when you add the veggie protein crumbles. But I’m not a fan of bell peppers, so I left it out. Thank goodness so is our friend who I made this dish for.

  • You can also add a 1/2 cup of golden raisins after you add the tomato paste, etc. My mother doesn’t consider this recipe complete without raisins.  I chose to leave this out because I’m not making empanadas, and this recipe is the base recipe for empanada filling. (That’s for another recipe.)

  • Do not cook the green peas. Add the frozen peas as they are, to keep its vibrant color. Once mixed in, the dish will take care of the peas.

As We Approach the Winter Solstice

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If you are like me, December can be overwhelming…. As we approach the Winter Solstice, the gift of sunlight is hard to come by, causing light deprivation, circadian disturbances, and shifts in melatonin regulation.  The subsequent effects on mood, behavior and health can be difficult to deal with, especially since the reins of life’s expectations don’t loosen to accommodate these seasonal shifts.  Instead, the holidays bring their own unique stresses and can add to a sense of depletion and anxiety.

In my case, it’s the same each year.  The effects of light deprivation sneak up on me, much in the way that seasonal allergies seem to. I start feeling sluggish and apathetic.  My eyes take on a dull ache and my skin and hair feel like straw.  My sleep is less rejuvenating and I feel starved for more of it.  When the morning alarm rings, it takes me by surprise…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for December 01, 2017

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Pāli Word a Day for December 01, 2017 — gambhīra — deep, profound, unfathomable, well founded, hard to perceive

Akkodhena jine kodhaṃ;
asādhuṃ sādhunā jine;
jine kadariyaṃ dānena;
saccenālikavādinaṃ.

Overcome the angry by non-anger;
overcome the wicked by goodness;
overcome the miser by generosity;
overcome the liar by truth.

Dhammapada 17.223
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

December Horoscopes Astrology by Tara Greene

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Tara Greene www.taratarot.com's avatarTara Greene,Tarot,Astrology,Psychic

December 2017

It’s hard to believe the year is over already. The last month goes out with a big bang.

December opens with a beautifully intense dreamy soul transforming JUPITER NEPTUNE trine from SCORPIO to PISCES @ 11 degrees.

Sexual soulful and highly addictive! Deeper feelings emerge. Power-hungry secrets of the sexual religious and financial ones will emerge from this transit. This can also be a super scam like Bitcoin bursting its bubble. Use your spiritual x-ray vision to see through anything. It’s Hopeful and delusional. Beware of projecting onto others-power sex-glamour. Addictive energies are super high.

DREAM BIG dream VAST. Know in your psyche and your spirit that we are all one ESSENCE.

DEC.  1 VENUS ENTERS FIERY SAGITTARIUS

Love gets adventurous and needs wide open spaces. Fall in love with a comedian. See the world from a much more optimistic upbeat hopeful and naïve way. Plan on long…

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Planetary Traffic – December 2017

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December 3rd – Full Moon in Taurus in the Rohini Nakshatra.

In November, the full Moon was in Aries and we noticed a Venus-Mars theme that continued to show up through the month. This theme continues with this full Moon, where the Sun is placed in the Mars ruled Scorpio opposing the Moon, placed in Venusian sign of Taurus.

Venus and Mars are placed in mutual reception of one another’s signs, also called parivartana yoga which creates a strong bond between the involved planets. Mars is transiting the Venusian sign of Libra from November 29th till January 16th, 2018. Venus is transiting the Mars ruled sign of Scorpio November 26th till December 20th. When Venus moves to Sagittarius on December 20th, this exchange between Mars and Venus  comes to an end and a mutual exchange between Jupiter and Venus begins.

When the Moon reaches 18 degrees Taurus on the December 3rd…

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“Let The Sun Shine in at Christmas” by Gary Suttle

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This article was first published at the Pantheist Association for Nature website.

“Our ancestors worshipped the Sun, and they were not that foolish.
It makes sense to revere the Sun and the stars, for we are their children. ”

— Carl Sagan

Pantheists celebrate the winter solstice. Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. The Sun of Life and the Son of God. What is the true significance of Christmas, and how can we celebrate this joyful season in keeping with its meaning?

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Daily Words of the Buddha for November 30, 2017

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Pāli Word a Day for November 30, 2017  —  niyyāna — going out of saṃsāra, departure, way out, release, deliverance

Kodhaṃ jahe vippajaheyya mānaṃ,
saṃyojanaṃ sabbamatikkameyya.
Taṃ nāmarūpasmimasajjamānaṃ
akiñcanaṃ nānupatanti dukkhā.

One should give up anger, renounce pride,
and overcome all fetters.
Suffering never befalls one
who clings not to mind and body and is detached.

Dhammapada 17.221
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Daily Words of the Buddha for November 29, 2017

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Pāli Word a Day for November 29, 2017 —  parittāṇa — protection, shelter, refuge, safeguard, safety

Dhamme ca ye ariyapavedite ratā
anuttarā te vacasā, manasā kammunā ca.
Te santisoraccasamādhisaṇṭhitā,
sutassa paññāya ca sāramajjhagū.

Those who are devoted to the Dhamma made known by the Noble Ones
are unsurpassed in speech, thought and action.
They are established in peace, gentleness and concentration,
and have reached the essence of learning and wisdom.

Sutta Nipāta 3.332
The Discourse Collection: Selected Texts from the Sutta Nipāta, translated by John D. Ireland

Foodstyles: Senorita Bread Copy-Cat Recipe of Filipino Star Bread Bakery

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For the dough:
2 tsp or 1 pack instant yeast
1/4 cup tepid water
1 teaspoon sugar
3-1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs

 

For the assembly:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup sugar

 

1. Dissolve yeast in tepid water, which is water with a temperature anywhere between 100 and 110 degrees F. To proof yeast, add 1 teaspoon sugar and let stand for 10 minutes. If the mixture doubles in volume then yeast is active.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and salt. Add the milk, melted butter, eggs, and yeast and combine well. On a clean surface dusted with flour, knead the mixture into a smooth elastic dough. Add more flour, if necessary.

3. Let the dough rest in a bowl greased lightly with canola oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise until the size doubles, about three hours.

4. Divide the dough into two equal parts. Shape each part into a log and divide into eight equal parts with each piece weighing about 2-1/2 ounces. Roll each piece into a 3- by 5-inch rectangular sheet. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and sugar, and roll the sheet like you would a jelly roll. Start from one corner and roll towards the opposite corner. Then sprinkle the rolled dough with more breadcrumbs and sugar. Place the pieces with the seam-side down on a greased baking sheet.

5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

 

Spanish bread freezes very well. Toss a frozen roll in the microwave and reheat for 30 seconds.

Daily Words of the Buddha for November 28, 2017

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Pāli Word a Day for November 28, 2017  —  tulita — weighed, estimated, compared, gauged, considered

Susukhaṃ vata jīvāma,
verinesu averino.
Verinesu manussesu,
viharāma averino.

Happy indeed we live,
friendly amidst the hostile.
Amidst hostile people
we dwell free from hatred.

Dhammapada 15.197
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Daily Words of the Buddha for November 27, 2017

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Pāli Word a Day for November 27, 2017–  ajāta — the unborn, or where there is no birth

Imesu kira sajjanti,
Eke samaṇabrāhmaṇā;
Viggayha naṃ vivadanti
Janā ekaṅgadassino.

Some recluses and brahmins, so called,
Are deeply attached to their own views;
People who only see one side of things
Engage in quarrels and disputes.

Udāna 6.54
The Udāna and the Itivuttaka, trans. John D. Ireland