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(Review) Joie de Noel celebrated the joy of Christmas on the Labyrinth

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:29:48 EDT

Freeport, Bahamas - This Christmas marks the fourth successive year, the Grand Bahama Community has celebrated Joie de Noel on the Labyrinth in the Garden of the Groves. A musical depiction of the Christmas story on the Sacred Path which, at Christmas-time symbolically represents the long arduous journey taken by Mary and Joseph as they made their way to Bethlehem on that first Christmas

Barbara Chester, founder of the Labyrinth, warmly welcomed a good crowd and briefly spoke of love, truth, and peace, the true gift of Christmas....

(Photos) Boxing Day Classical Concert featuring shakuhachi master Elizabeth Reian Bennett

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:03:27 EDT

Freeport, Bahamas - Boxing Day afternoon was the perfect time to relax and truly appreciate the blessings of Christmas. The musical recital given by Elizabeth Reian Bennett, Grand Master of the Japanese shakuhachi bamboo flute at the Garden of the Groves was a true gift to those in attendance . The shakuhachi is an unusual instrument which 'sang' pulsating music with a vibrating 'voice', a perfect instrument to create and enhance a sense of peace and relaxation. The flute came from China to Japan in the eighth century, and the Buddhist Monks have used it from that time as they walked their Labyrinths in meditation.

The afternoon concert started in the beautiful little Chapel, which was full for the occasion. The audience were greeted at the door by Erika Gates...

"Joie de Noel" comes to the Labyrinth, December 23rd

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:33:54 EDT

Freeport, Bahamas - The Grand Bahama Labyrinth invites you to "Joie de Noel: A Joyful Celebration of Christmas" - Focusing on Love, Healing & Peace throughout the World on Friday, December 23rd, 2011 at 6.30pm on The Labyrinth at Garden of the Groves.

In a magical setting, listen, watch and sing Carols with friends old and new!
With Candles -Song Sheets - Cocoa & Cookies- Twinkling Lights

And Our Living Tree of Christmas, Lady Acacia and a Peace Flame for Christmas Wishes!

Remembrance Day 11.11.11.11 Event to be held on GB Labyrinth

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:14:30 EDT

Freeport, Bahamas - The Grand Bahama Labyrinth at the Garden of the Groves will play host site to a Remembrance Day Global Unity event on Friday, November 11th, 20 11 at 11 am.

We will begin to gather at 10.30am. All are welcome to this simple gathering, which is intended to be a unified oneness in a structure of remembrance.

This year the date 11.11.11.11 is of monumental cosmic importance marking the opening of a portal for energies of Worldwide change. Global unity events will ...

Communication regarding Prayer Walks for healing in Japan and the Pacific

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:40:00 EDT

Freeport, Bahamas - On March 20, a prayerful meditation and walk for Japan took place at the Garden of the Groves on the Grand Bahama Labyrinth. Mrs. Barbara Chester, Founder of the GB Labyrinth subsequently received and wants to share a beautiful, inspiring and very generative email from Takeda Mitsuyo, in Tokyo.

Dear Facilitators,

It is so encouraging to know so many groups walked and will walk the labyrinth in reaction to the disaster in Japan.

It has been three weeks since the earthquake, tsunami, and the nuclear plant’s accident. The Japanese school year starts from April. 7000 kids moved out of prefectures they lived in, and joined different schools and new friends...