TONY SAMARA HUMANITARIAN ALLIANCE NEWSLETTER
June 2011

“It is wonderful to be a human being. It’s such a gift. Someone asked me: 'How easy is it to come here to this planet, to this incarnation, and experience life from this perspective? Are people waiting in a queue out there, to come down and manifest their experience here in this world?' And I explained that it is not at all easy to come here. It is not a right to be manifested here in a physical form. It is actually a gift and it is such a beautiful gift, if we realize and appreciate this gift. Then we have the power and the strength to allow spiritual discipline to be more real so as not to waste our time.” (Tony Samara)

The Garden of Light is a heart-full living space where a monastic lifestyle and the teachings of Tony Samara are possible to be part of in a very unique and powerful way.

It is not a normal private home or an eco-village nor a community but rather a spiritual retreat centre and a school of learning where you may find things are not always easy but full of superlative experiences that defy description.

Beyond being an invitation-only space, the Garden of Light has as an intention to be of service to humanity rather than of service to the needs of oneself. Hence what you find here may seem alien, as society normally emphasizes one's personal needs over service and compassionate acts.

Tony Samara always encourages everyone to utilize every moment as if it was their last and, with this in mind every day, no matter what day it is, follows a specific time management plan. Just as in a monastery, sleeping in or days off or other time wastage is not possible. Of course, healthy play outside with children and garden work are very different from sleeping in or TV watching or other similar entertainments.

During an Experience Week you would live in shared accommodation at the Garden of Light and participate in all of the activities with the assistance of a mentor who will help you understand the complexities and subtleties of your experience during this time and act as a guide to help you go deeper into the various inner and outer growth processes that are encountered during your stay.

Would You like to experience a week at the Garden of Light?

Then simply ask for an invitation by emailing [email protected] and we will send you further information.

Love and Thanks,

The Tony Samara Humanitarian Alliance Team