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

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

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)

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.

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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

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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)

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

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

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

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).