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Setu Retreat: Mantram Journal_004

Item

A handwritten page with a circular doodle and repeated script.
Title
Setu Retreat: Mantram Journal_004
Alternative Title
Setu Retreat: Mantram Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2020
Description
The left page features a simple circular doodle with rays extending outward, resembling a sun or a burst. Inside the circle, the text "US" is written, with "ALL OF US" below it. Surrounding the circle are six small, colored circles in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. The right page contains repeated handwritten text that reads: "Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us. Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us. Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us. Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us. Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us."
Identifier
004_061920-111920_setu_retreat
Dates Completed
June 19, 2020 - November 19, 2020
Keywords
Beginning of the pandemic; Kelly; Online retreat; Zoom retreat; Meditation center; Blue Mountain Center of Meditation; Tomales, California; Setu; Bridge; Post-65 chapter of life; Finite bodies; Eight Point program; Mantram; Jesus Prayer; “Lord Jesus Christ Son of God Have Mercy on Us”; Passage Meditation; 2005; Holy name; Immanuel Lutheran Church; Columbus, Nebraska; Church doctrine; Christ’s teachings; Hurricane Katrina; Suffering; Displacement; Dallas; Texas; Mercy; Ancient mantrams; Divine spirit; Covid-19; Lockdown; Stillness; Reflection; Mantram prayer; All living beings; Initials on pages; Right hand page; Prayer practice; Spiritual connection; Repetition; Contemplation; Sacred words
Transcription
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us.
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us.
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us.
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us.
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us.
Rights
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