Mandala-In workshops Manila 2007

Mandala-writing workshop & membership meeting at St. Joseph's College (Dec.9, 2007)

2007-12-13T20:41:00.000-08:00

On December 9, 2007 (Sunday) the Byakko Shinko Kai Phils - ShinJin Manila core group conducted a Mandala-writing workshop session at the St. Joseph's College in Quezon City.

The participants composed of one young newbie, the ShinJin core group members, and some past participants who are being invited to become regular members of the Byakko Shinko Kai - Phils. satellite group:

The afternoon started with mandala-writing and then the group was divided into two.

The membership invitees were met with Mr. Mario "Toots" Fungo;

while the ShinJin members and newbies were gathered by Ms. Norma Correa to practice the Divinity Ins of Ware Soku Kami Nari, Jinrui Soku Kami Nari, Kokyuho, as well as the In for Gratitude to Nature and In for 49 Bright Words.

Mandala-writing at Self-Healing workshop (Nov. 24, 2007)

2007-11-27T20:02:00.000-08:00

On November 24, 2007 (Saturday) two batches of Mandala-writing workshops were conducted by the Byakko ShinJin Manila as part of the Self-Healing Workshop organized by the Ishilta & Friends. Held at the penthouse multi-purpose hall of One Wilson Place in Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, the Self-Healing workshop features Mandala-writing session back-to-back with the Inner Dance healing session.

The two workshops were facilitated by Byakko ShinJin Manila members: Ms. Norma Correa, Orlan de Guzman, Jr., and assisted by Queen Frilles, Babes Bautista, and Cielo Lazo. The earlier batch composed of six new participants and two returnees.

The latter batch of participants composed of 10 newbies and one second-timer (Ms. Lisette Salazaar), some of which are the facilitators of Inner Dance healing session.

Mandala-writing workshop for restaurant staff (Nov. 7, 2007)

2007-11-26T01:30:00.000-08:00

On November 7, 2007 (Wednesday) a Mandala-writing workshop was conducted by Byakko Shinko Phils - ShinJin Manila for the staff of the Chicken Inasal King restaurant. By invitation of their manager, Ms. Lisette Salazaar (who was a previous participant of the workshop - see her testimonial in a separate blog post down below), the workshop was held around 8:30pm in the evening after the restaurant closed up for the day.

The participants were: 1. Renato Perci; 2. Jeff Inayangan; 3. Roed Montales; 4. Ralfie Atadero; 5. Cholo Sicat; 6. Joemane Jamantac; 7. Edward Barona; 8. Rommel Quijano; and 9. Ms. Lal Gregorio.

The following day after the workshop some of the participants gave feedback that they enjoyed the activity very much and that they felt lighter and more positive as they went on with their daily life.

Special Divinity In workshop/session (Nov.11, 2007)

2007-11-26T00:53:00.000-08:00

On November 11, 2007 Byakko Shinko Phils-ShinJin Manila conducted it's monthly session with a special workshop on the Divinity-In (without the usual Mandala-writing). This was intended to focus attention solely on the Divinity-In as well as to introduce and transmit the Kokyuho In to regular participants and ShinJin members.

The afternoon's session was divided into two. Mr. Mario "Toots" Fungo handled the regular members, plus one newbie, in refining the Divinity-In for Self (WareSokuKamiNari) and Divinity-In for Humanity (JinruiSokuKamiNari), and introducing the Kokyuho-In-- giving special attention to the spiritual breathing accompanying it.

Those present were:

1. Vianelle Fungo (ShinJin trainee)

2. Arvin Frilles (ShinJin trainee)

3. Jon Hermosisima (ShinJin)

4. Sr. Vida Cordero, SFIC (regular attendee)

5. Sr. Leonor Garcia, SNDS (regular attendee)

6. Geseh Masong (newbie)

Meanwhile, Ms. Norma Correa (first Filipino Nana Maru member) handled the refining and transmission-empowerment of the Kokyuho to the ShinJin members:

1) Orlan de Guzman, Jr.

2) Queen Frilles

3) Kit Paclibar

4) Rio Lagadia

Mandala & Divinity-In Workshop (October 7, 2007)

2007-10-22T02:39:00.001-07:00

It was a full house on October 7, 2007 (Sunday) as the ShinJin Manila - Byakko Phils. group conducted its monthly Mandala & Divinity-In workshop at The Peacemakers' Circle Interfaith Dialogue Center in Quezon City.

There were 11 new participants and 5 returnees who attended, plus 8 core members assisting Mr. Toots in the workshop.

Mandala & Divinity-In Workshop (Sept.9, 2007)

2007-09-26T21:37:00.000-07:00

During the national peace consciousness month of September Byakko Phils. / ShinJin Manila conducted the monthly Mandala & Divinity-In workshop on Sept. 9th 2007 (Sunday) at The Peacemakers' Circle Interfaith Dialogue Center in Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

There were 9 participants. 7 newcomers:

1. Auchee Villaraza

2. Marissa Gacayan

3. Terence Osorio

4. Saiko Matsuda

5. Rebelinda Narsolis

6. Emma Marie de Guzman

7. Arlene Natocyad

plus 2 second-timers:

8. Grace Limtanhoa

9. Onnie Garcia

There were 9 ShinJin core group members also present assisting Mr. Toots Fungo.

A testimonial from a Mandala workshop participant

2007-08-01T22:28:00.000-07:00

A few days after the Mandala & In workshop last July 29, 2007 we received this feedback (through text messaging) from Lizette Salazar (girl with the pink shirt) who was one of the participants:

"Thanks so much for sharing with us [the] experience [of mandala-writing]. So many good things happened :D The thoughts are becoming things! All of my thoughtswhich I wrote are becomingreality so fast. It was the first time I spent one hour by just focusing on positive things, writing it.

There is really so much power in Mandala Writing! MW! More Wow! :D

Kindly share this with Toots and the rest of the members."

(text received Aug.1 - Wednesday 7:27am)

Infinite Thanks, Lizette, for your inspiring feedback! May infinite blessings continue to flow through you!

Mandala & Divinity In workshop (July 29, 2007)

2007-08-01T21:56:00.000-07:00

On July 29, 2007 (Sunday) Mr. Toots Fungo facilitated another Mandala and Divinity-In workshop at The Peacemakers' Circle Interfaith Dialogue Center in Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

This was attended by 4 new-comers, plus three returning participants (two of whom were later empowered into the ShinJin program). Two new participants came late and though they were not able to create mandalas, they were able to participate during the second part which is the Divinity-In instruction. They promise to attend the next session for the Mandala writing.

Those present were:

(new)

1. Lizette Salazar

2. Francis Anthony Cedo

3. Jessie Severino

4. Grace Limtanhoa

(returning)

5. Janelle Young (2nd time)

6. May Ann Frayres (initiated into ShinJin)

7. Mae Coloma (initiated into ShinJin)

(late)

8. Sylvia de Guzman

9. Michael Edwards

Assisting ShinJin-Manila members were Orlan D., Queen F., Rose L., Kit P., and Arvin F.

(Note on the last picture--group photo: Notice a faint white ball of light on top of Janelle's head! --she's the girl with the light green sleeveless shirt)

Mandala & Divinity In workshop (July 2, 2007)

2007-08-01T21:29:00.000-07:00

On July 1, 2007 (Sunday) Mr. Toots Fungo facilitated the Mandala and Divinity-In workshop at The Peacemakers' Circle Interfaith Dialogue Center in Loyola Heights, Quezon City. This was attended by 5 new-comers, plus four returning participants (two of whom were later empowered into the ShinJin program):

(new)

1. Gem Real P. Tobias

2. Marc Anthony Flores

3. Sharmie Oriana

4. Sabrina Ongkiko

5. Julie Ann Laco

(returning)

6. Sr. Vida Cordero, SFIC

7. Mariness Panlilio

(initiated/empowered into the ShinJin program)

8. Cecille Ferrer

9. Ramon Escarda

Assisting Mr. Toots are the ShinJin-Manila members Orlan D., Queen F., Rose L., and Viannel F.

Mandala & Divinity-In workshop June 2, 2007

2007-06-07T02:05:00.000-07:00

On June 2, 2007 (Sturday) Mr. Toots Fungo -- bringing fresh energies from the successful recently concluded Symphony of Peace Prayers in Japan-- facilitated the Mandala and Divinity In workshop attended by 7 new-comers, plus two returning participants:
1. Plock-lick Pavia
2. Princess Quijano
3. Rissa Dimapilis
4. Maria Francisco
5. Arnel Francisco
6. Ruvelyn Noval

7. Alona Laudato

8. May Ann Frayres

9. Lane Freolo

Mandala & Divinity In workshop May 5, 2007

2007-05-07T03:10:00.000-07:00

On May 5, 2007 the Mandala and Divinity In workshop composed of returnees (except for the youngest participant which was his first time). We were five from the coregroup/ShinJin and the additionals were:

1. Sr. Vida Cordero

2. Mae Coloma

3. Gina Gabrillo

4. Francis Gabrillo (her son)

5. May Ann Fraykes

6. Hannah Frando

We did a bit of mandala writing and then focused more on the practice of the Ins.

Mandala & Divinity-In workshop April 15, 2007

2007-04-17T21:23:00.000-07:00

Last April 15, 2007 a Mandala-writing/ meditation for Peace and Healing in the World was conducted by Mr. Mario "Toots" Fungo for 4 returning Mandala participants and 4 new participants who were brought in and invited by them.

Starting with video showing of the Symphony of Prayers events while waiting for the rest of participants to arrive, the workshop proceeded with the World Peace Prayer ceremony while small cards showing the flags of the different countries of the world were laid down on the tables.

Then after introductions, the new participants were oriented to the concept and instructions in writing the mandalas. The new participants were asked to write a "mandala for peace within the self" for beginners. The old participants were encouraged to write either a mandala for Harmony between Humanity and Nature, or a mandala for A World Free from Confrontation. (In this session the Divinity-In was not intended to be taught).

Ms. Tomoko from Byakko visits The Peacemakers' Circle

2007-03-04T03:35:00.000-08:00

On February 27, 2007 (Tuesday) Byakko Shinko Kai representative from Japan, Ms. Tomoko Ukai, visited The Peacemakers' Circle Interfaith Dialogue Center and. along with Mr. Mario " Toots" Fungo, gave a talk about Byakko Shinko Kai & World Peace Prayer Society during their Tuesday Inner Work Circle Open Evening session. Peacemakers' Inner Work members from different faith tradiditons were glad to hear Ms. Tomoko's sharing on Byakko spirituality, her personal testimonies about Mandala-writing and the practice of Divinity In.

Mandala & Divinity In Workshop March 4, 2007

2007-03-04T03:04:00.001-08:00

A Mandala-writing & Divinity-In Workshop was conducted by Mr. Mario "Toots" Fungo and the Mandala-Shinjin core group at The Peacemakers' Circle office in Quezon City last March 4, 2007 (Sunday).

Mandala & Divinity-In workshop in Manila February 2007

2007-02-09T01:04:00.000-08:00

Last February 4, 2007 a Mandala & Divinity In workshop was conducted at The Peacemakers' Circle office in Quezon City, Metro Manila. There were 10 participants who attended.

Mandala & Divinity-In Workshop in Manila January 2007

2007-02-09T00:20:00.000-08:00