Stimulate Your Mind and Spirit
The Metaphysical Group is presented by Rev. Russell Heiland (Rev. Russ Biography), as well as guest speakers.
- The Metaphysical Group explores diverse aspects of spirituality, as well as different spiritual traditions, to challenge our thinking and raise consciousness.
- We are interactive and freewheeling, actively encouraging questions and comments by participants. It is a safe space to pose deep questions.
The Metaphysical Group meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in hybrid fashion (in-person and Zoom).
In-person attendees meet in Classroom #1.
Zoom Attendees
Here is the Zoom link to join now -
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88912244670?pwd=jtR4LLF3bM6YkuFgevZXlJtM9tGZL2.1
Meeting ID: 889 1224 4670
Passcode: 488104
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You may also contact as at: metaphysical@unityoffairfax.org.
We look forward to your participation!
Audio Podcasts
Audio podcasts of Metaphysical Group topics:
- Bhagavad Gita
- Buddhism
- NVC & HeartMath
- Tao te Ching
may be found on the AUDIO.COM website.
Schedule
Step Back from Your Own Mind
"Step Back from Your Own Mind ... and thus understand all things". An exploration of the ancient wisdom of China revealed by the Tao te Ching. Participative classes for ten weeks presented to the Metaphysical Group. We will use the Stephen Mitchell translation. Both the clear and the mysterious guidance in the Tao te Ching will be discussed in depth.
Clarity gives birth to peace. In peace we experience love.
Facilitated by Steve Marcom
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Tao Te Ching (pronounced, more or less, Dow Deh Jing) can be translated as The Book of the Way.
The author's name, Lau-tzu, in Chinese means, roughly, "the Old Master" or "the Old Boy." He cared deeply about the welfare of one's fellow human beings. His book is, among other things, a treatise on the art of government, whether of a country or a child.
A good athlete can enter a state of body-awareness in which the right stroke or the right movement happens by itself, effortlessly, without any interference of the conscious will. This is a paradigm for the so-called "non-action" in the Tao Te Ching, the purest and most effective form of action.
Lao-tzu's central figure is a man or woman whose life is in perfect harmony with the way things are. This is not an idea, Mr. Mitchell comments; he has seen it. In surrendering to the Tao, in giving up all concepts, judgments, and desires, the "Master's" mind has grown naturally compassionate.
- You may purchase a copy of the book an Amazon here. However, all of the material needed will be presented during class.
June 1 - Chapter One, Part One, Listen to the Podcast, and also Download PDF
June 8 - Chapter One, Part Two, Listen to the Podcast
June 15 - Chapter Two, Some Things Good, Some Bad, Listen to the Podcast, and also Download PDF
June 22 - Chapter Ten, Coax your Mind from its Wandering, Listen to the Podcast, and also Download PDF
June 29 - Chapter Ten, Giving Birth and Nourishing, Listen to the Podcast
July 6 - Chapter Thirteen, Have Faith in the Way Things Are, Listen to the Podcast and also Download PDF
July 13 - Chapters 27 -
What is a good man but a bad man's teacher? What is a bad man but a good man's job? Listen to the Podcast and also Download PDF
July 20 - Chapters 29 & 35, Do you want to improve the world? Listen to the Podcast and also Download PDF
July 27 - Chapters 44 & 51 - Fame or integrity: which is more important? Every being spontaneously honors the Tao.
August 3 - Tenth class of Tao te Ching
August 10 - The Grace of Allowing - a one day talk in Spanish by RevAna Quintana
August 17 - Tao te Ching, first of three bonus classes
August 24 - Tao te Ching, second of three bonus classes
August 31 - Tao te Ching, third of three bonus classes
September - Stay Tuned
Please donate to Unity of Fairfax as “thanks” for our metaphysical programs.
If you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, or just want more information, please contact Rev. Russell Heiland at Metaphysical@UnityOfFairfax.org.
We appreciate your attendance and support.
While Unity encourages spiritual exploration, the views shared by presenters and/or in these presentations may not represent the teachings of the Unity movement.