Group meditation for the 21st century

Do you want to help the world and, at the same time, build a stronger connection with your own spiritual nature? Transmission Meditation is the simplest way to do both and offers a unique opportunity to serve humanity within a group setting right where you are. On Monday, June 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Eldorado (call 577-2687 for directions; will be weekly) or on Tuesday, June 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Santa Fe Soul Health & Healing Center (474-8555). Both evenings are free and sponsored by volunteers of www.Share-International.org.

Compassion and Choices Meeting

Compassion and Choices is holding a free public meeting Sunday, June 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Church (corner of Barcelona and Galisteo). Psychiatrist Dr. Stanley Terman will speak on "Natural Dying: Can You Guarantee Others Will Honor Your Wishes?" Dr. Terman is the author of The Best Way to Say Goodbye: A Legal Peaceful Choice at the End of Life, a self-help manual for peaceful transitions, and Lethal Choice, a medical thriller dealing with ethical issues surrounding physician-assisted dying. For more information, call 983-4895.

Piano Concert to Benefit UUCSF's Music Program

Pianists Edwin Light and Madeline Williamson will perform four-hands works of Mozart, Schubert, Fauré and Barber on Saturday, June 7, at the Unitarian Church at 2:00 p.m. A suggested donation of $10 per adult (children are free) will help support the music program at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Fe. The program consists of Mozart's Sonata in B-flat, Souvenirs by Samuel Barber, Schubert's Fantasie in F Minor, and Fauré's Dolly Suite. The church is located at 107 Barcelona (corner of Galisteo) in Santa Fe. For further information, contact Edwin Light at (505) 685-0534.

AVESA S.T.O.R.M. EXPERIENCE WITH SRI RAM KAA & KIRA RAA

New energies are rising on our planet and stimulating a "S.T.O.R.M. of Polarity and Chaos" in our world. This storm offers every one of us the opportunity to get whipsawed by life or find a new "center point" offering greater peace and clarity. This training gives participants a tangible connection to their ascended soul energy, a source of peace and renewal, offering practical assistance for navigating these times. Saturday, June 14, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Congregation of Santa Fe, 107 W. Barcelona Rd., Santa Fe. More info: www.selfascension.com or (505) 286-9267.

meditation retreat

On June 14, Prajna Zendo will hold a one-day meditation retreat (zaenkai) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It includes sitting and walking meditation, a dharma talk and the opportunity for private interviews with Musai Roshi. This is an excellent introduction to Zen practice, and instruction is available for beginners. Bring your own lunch. For more information or to sign up, call 699-1464. More information about Prajna Zendo is at prajnazendo.com.

Snatam Kaur at Body

Snatam Kaur is one of the most popular New Age artists of our time, selling over 50,000 albums a year. An international favorite across the United States, Europe, Asia, South America and the South Pacific, Snatam Kaur embodies the Sikh message of strength through inner serenity. She has an amazing ability to transform traditional chants into a contemporary sound that appeals to the modern ear, yet awakens an ancient yearning in the soul. She brings music, yoga and meditation to the communities, hospices and schools she visits. Saturday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Body, 333 Cordova Rd., (505) 986-0362, bodyofsantafe.com.

FESTIVAL OF GIVING

The Second Annual Generosity Sunday takes place June 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. at De Vargas Park, across from the Guadalupe Church. Cosponsored by the Network of Spiritual Progressives and Warehouse 21, this festival celebrates the experience of an economy of generosity and honors the many local generous organizations that serve the needs of our community and beyond. Come and share the community cornucopia of free food, ideas, art, poetry, music and storytelling. For information, call 690-4918.