The Journey Inward

About the Programme

The programme is a journey inward to understand one's personal dynamics and to facilitate the movement towards integration and wholeness. Workshop topics include:
•    requisites for personal growth and change
•    getting in touch with my personhood
•    my family:  the roots and wings of my personhood
•    my paralysis in life
•    my value system
•    values discernment

The programme will end with helping you chart your personal consciousness track where you will have clarity as to where you are at present in your growth process, where you can move towards and how to move from here to there.

About the Facilitator

Earnest L. Tan designs and conducts workshop-seminars geared towards personal growth and wellness. He writes books and produces materials that are innovative and inspirational in nature. He is a regular lecturer and resource person for the East Asian Pastoral Institute, Asian Social Institute, the Medical Education Unit of the University of the Philippines and Philippine General Hospital, and Miriam Graduate School.
Earnest brings his vast experience of training in the areas of Human Intimacy & Sexuality, The Process of Value Development, Effective Coping & Communication Skills, Effective Parenting, Relationship Enhancement and Empowerment. He has shared his expertise around the Philippines and in other countries such as Australia, Brunei, Korea, Papua New Guinea, Thailand and Malaysia.
In recent years, he has been coming to Malaysia to conduct various seminars related to personal growth and wellness, enhancing relationships, understanding emotions and self awareness empowering self and others.

What some past participants have to say: 

• Impressed by…the gentle style of the presenter … his authenticity, openness, transparency … personal stories that gave credibility to what he communicated with such spirit, humanity and conviction.
• The experience was life transforming!
• The whole workshop … helped me understand that I was sabotaging my own life because of what I held onto.
• Learnt the tools for identifying and addressing my emotions, processing self and inner wellness … learning to be more reflective.
• People are so lost today – they need help to learn about themselves … Earnest did a good job pacing – did not feel tired even though I learned a lot.

Where
Luther Centre (next to Tun Hussein Eye Hospital)
6 Jalan Utara, Petaling Jaya (Tel: 03-79565992)

When
Saturday, 12 October 2013
8.00 am: Registration
8.30 am – 5.00 pm: Workshop
Sunday, 13 October 2013
8.30 am – 5.00 pm: Workshop

How much
A contribution of RM120.00 is requested to cover the cost of venue, lunch & light refreshments. Those who can afford to pay more are encouraged to contribute to a collection to help defray other costs.

How to pay
Payment is by cash or cheque made payable to Chow Mei Mei, which can be banked into CIMB Bank A/C No: 12650001973525. Kindly send registration form and payment details to Bernie at chowbernie@yahoo.com.

Who should attend
Persons interested in personal growth, self-improvement, and ways of freeing the self.

Who to ask
Bernie (012-2637912)
Angeline (03-7955 0845)

Closing Date: 5 October 2013
LIMITED PLACES ONLY – PLEASE REGISTER EARLY

New Life in Christ: Mystical Experience of St Paul

About the Programme

The entire theology of St. Paul could be summarized in one phrase: in Christ. The transition from the old to the new has been the well-spring of his life and the basis of his understanding of Christian life as well. This is a deeply mystical experience.

During these two days we shall read the Letters of Paul from the perspective of this transition. We shall examine how this affects our life in Christ: what is the grace, what are the demands?

There will be several sessions of reflection on selected passages from St. Paul’s Letters; there will be a few meditation sessions to interiorize the insights.

About the Facilitator

Fr Sebastian Painadath, a Jesuit priest, is head of the Sameeksha Ashram in Kalady, South India. He is an internationally renowned Asian theologian who frequently lectures in Europe and Asia. He has facilitated in workshops organised by the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs-Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (OEIA-FABC) and the Johor-Melaka diocese. He combines the best of the Asian mystical traditions with Western philosophical traditions in his presentations.

What some past participants have to say:

•    Meditation moves with you – walks out with you into your daily life.
•    Feel refreshed, peaceful, rejuvenated…
•    Presenter exudes a certain aura of calmness and deep spirituality.
•    A wonderful facilitator…. very authentic & sincere.

When
Saturday, 27 July 2013
8.00 am: Registration
8.30 am – 5.00 pm: Workshop
Sunday, 28 July 2013
8.30 am – 4.30 pm: Workshop

Where
Function Room, Level 3
CCM Ecumenical Centre (opposite University Hospital)
26 Jalan Universiti, Petaling Jaya

How much
A contribution of RM100.00 is requested to cover the cost of venue, vegetarian lunch & light refreshments. Those who can afford to pay more are encouraged to contribute to a collection on the second day to help defray other costs.

How to pay
Payment is by cash or GIRO transfer to CIMB Bank A/C No: 12650001973525 (Chow Mei Mei). Kindly send registration form and payment details to chowbernie@yahoo.com.

Who should attend
Those who are interested to have a deeper understanding of New Life in Christ through the life of Paul and his letters, and to reflect on how to bring about this change in their own lives.

What to bring
Bring your Bible, writing materials, shawl and a cushion (if you wish to sit on the floor during the meditation).

Who to ask
Bernie (012-2637912)
Angeline (03-7955 0845)

Closing Date: 14 July 2013

LIMITED PLACES ONLY - PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!

Exploring the History of God: Towards an Integral Spirituality

About the talk

This talk explores the evolution of humankind’s understanding of the concept of God as part of human culture and how these ideas shape our collective and individual religious consciousness. The first part of the talk will provide you with a “big picture” of the evolution of concept(s) of God through the ages.  The second part will look at how these ideas influence an individual’s development and religious consciousness throughout his/her lifetime.

The talk will draw from ideas put forth mainly by Karen Armstrong in her books "A History of God" and "The Case for God" as well as Ken Wilber in his books "Integral Spirituality" and "A Brief History of Everything." Armstrong and Wilber are two of the world's leading scholars in comparative religions.

About the facilitator

Edmund Chia is originally from Kuala Lumpur where he began his career as a teacher. From 1996-2004 he was the executive secretary of interreligious dialogue for the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences. He then taught at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, a seminary and graduate school of ministry.

Since 2011 he has been on the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy of the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne. He has a B.A. in Psychology, an M.A. in Human Development, an M.A. in Comparative Religion (all from the U.S.), and a Ph.D in Intercultural Theology (from the Netherlands).

When
Saturday 6 July        9am - 5.00 pm
Sunday 7 July          9am - 12.30 pm

Where
Dignity International
A-2-7 Pusat Perdagangan Seksyen 8 (Behind Mammoth Court/Giant Supermarket)
Jalan Sg Jernih 8/1
46050 Petaling Jaya

Registration
RM 60 (inclusive of 2 lunches, coffee and tea breaks)
Payment is by cash/GIRO transfer to CIMB Bank A/C No: 12650001973525 (Chow Mei Mei). Kindly send registration form and payment details to chowbernie@yahoo.com.

A voluntary collection will be made to cover costs for the workshop.

Please bring own writing materials

Enquiry
Angeline (03-7955 0845);    Bernie (012-2637912)

The Jesus Prayer Meditation Workshops

What is The Jesus Prayer?

The Jesus Prayer is a classical form of contemplative prayer practised by the Desert Fathers of the 3rd- 5th centuries. Later this practice moved to the monastic communities of Sinai and Mount Athos. The spiritual classic Philokalia contains the experiences and teachings of the great spiritual masters of the Jesus Prayer. In recent years the Jesus Prayer is attracting thousands of Westerners in deepening their prayer life. The beauty of this prayer form is that it is simple, but deep, and can be practised by any one at any time.

The content

During the sessions Sr. Rose will be giving some theoretical input on the spirituality and theology of the Jesus Prayer. We shall be practising this prayer form with Asian mantras and melodies. The rhythmic chanting creates vibrations within the heart, the divine space within us.

Facilitator

Sister Rose Pudukadan, India

Sister Rose who was born in 1949, trained as a nurse in the United States and spent over 20 years working amongst the poor in various hospitals in India. Since 1990 she has lived in her ashram in Kerala, South India and has dedicated herself to the study and practice of the Prayer of the Heart, also known as the The Jesus Prayer. She has received Intensive training & formation in spiritual exercises from Fr Sebastian Painadath SJ.

Workshop A: For beginners to meditation

Tuesday 16 April               7.30pm - 10.00pm 
Wednesday 17 April          7.30 pm -10.00pm

Venue: La Salle Hall, Lorong 5/15, PJ, Off Jalan Cantik, 

Registration fee: Nil


Workshop B: For participants who have previously attended meditation workshops

Friday 19 April               8.30am - 5.00pm
Saturday 20 April           8.30am - 5.00pm 
Sunday 21 April             8.30am - 4.30pm

Venue: Luther Centre (next to Tun Hussein Eye Hospital)
6 Jalan Utara, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-79565992

Registration fee: RM 100

How to register

Payment is by cash/GIRO transfer to CIMB Bank A/C No: 12650001973525 (Chow Mei Mei). Kindly send registration form and payment details to chowbernie@yahoo.com.

Enquiry

Bernie (012-2637912) or Angeline (03-7955 0845)

What to bring
Bible, writing materials, cushion, & shawl (optional).

Closing Date   10 April 2013 A collection will be taken to defray cost (optional).

The Role of Women in Early Christian Communities

This one-day workshop will give you an overview of the important role that women played in the earliest Christian communities. It will focus on reconstructing how these early Christian communities functioned and grew by:

a.    Exploring women’s active roles in apostleship and leadership.
b.    Exposing Christian history-writing as male-chauvinistic
c.    Discovering that the contributions of women in the early development of Christian communities have been virtually “wiped out” from Christian history.
d.    Revealing why women continue to be subordinated within the church.
e.    Re-reading biblical texts that give glimpses of women’s apostleship and leadership in the early Christian communities.

The workshop will also help participants understand early Christian beginnings and how this impacts the Church today.

The Facilitator

Ting Jin, a graduate in Bachelor of Divinity, worked as coordinator in Asian Women's Resource Centre, which has its office in Kuala Lumpur from 1995 to 2009. In between that period, she pursued further studies in Master of Theology and Doctor of Ministry program. Currently though retired, she continues to do or facilitate in women's workshops on feminist liberation theology and critical feminist reading of the Bible.

When
Saturday, 16 March 2013
8.30 am: Registration and light refreshments
9.00 am – 5.00 pm: Workshop
5.00 pm: Afternoon tea and departure

Where
La Salle Hall
Jalan 5/15B, Off Jalan Chantek, Petaling Jaya

Registration
A nominal fee of Rm10 is for registration. A collection will be made at the end of the day to help defray the cost of venue, & refreshments & other costs. Your generosity is much appreciated.

How to register
Please complete the registration form and email/send to Bernie at  chowbernie@yahoo.com. The registration fee can be paid on the day of the workshop.

Enquiry
Bernie (012-2637912) Angeline (03-7955 0845)

Closing Date: 12 March 2013.

LIMITED PLACES ONLY - PLEASE REGISTER EARLY