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Setu Retreat: Mantram Journal_074

Item

A spiral-bound notebook page featuring a variety of calligraphic and decorative lettering, including a circular design and a religious phrase.
Title
Setu Retreat: Mantram Journal_074
Alternative Title
Setu Retreat: Mantram Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2020
Description
The image shows an open spiral-bound notebook with two pages. The left page contains a variety of calligraphic letters and a circular design with the word "BETSY" inside it. The right page features a religious phrase written in a decorative script, including the words "Betsy Bock," "Lord Jesus," "Christ Son of God," and "Have Mercy on Us." The handwriting is ornate and includes swirls and flourishes.
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
'- Left page: Y X V B E T S Y F A A D D E E T Z K I I W F
- Right page: Betsy Bock
Lord Jesus
Christ Son
of God
Have Mercy on Us
Rights
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