Let’s face it, you think China is a place shrouded in mystery and you want to know more! What’s the deal with the “year of the animal” thing? How does feng shui actually work? What is the difference between Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism and how can it be applied to your everyday life?
Learn all you ever wanted to know about these mysterious, or not so mysterious, concepts, ideas and practices at our new “Reality Check: China Style!” lecture series sponsored by the Asian Boston Media Group. The series launches on Thursday, April 26th, 2012 and continues on the last Thursday of each month through June. Come learn, eat and get the “real” on what’s going on.
Choose from any of our authentic Asian dishes and enjoy a free lecture from some of New England’s best guest speakers. Get informed while you eat and learn about the truth behind feng shui, Chinese astrology and modern Buddhist practices. See the schedule below. This is an event not to be missed!
WHO:
Thursday, April 26th, 2012: Feng Shui Rudiments
6:30PM – 7:30PM
Guest speaker Peg Donahue, Co-Founder of The Center of Feng Shui and Intuitive Arts, will discuss the fundamentals of feng shui and its meaning in Chinese culture. Donahue has advanced training and experience in Bau-Biologie, feng shui, mind-body energy techniques, manifestation and quantum physics. She is the founder of Feng Shui Connections, Co-Founder of Living Energy LLC and is also the co-author of Dorm Room Feng Shui. Donahue received her MBA from Boston University and her BA from Georgetown University. For more information please visit http://www.fengshuiconnections.com/.
Thursday, May 31st – Chinese Astrology
6:30PM – 7:30PM
Guest speaker and certified feng shui practitioner, Katina Lemay, will discuss the ins and outs of Chinese Astrology, as well as the basics of the well-known “Four Pillars” concept. Lemay combines her intuition with her training in black sect, compass and form feng shui, earth energies and four pillars astrology to help individuals improve targeted aspects of their lives. She is a certified home stager and Kundalini Reiki Master. She is the founder of The New England School of Feng Shui and is a Red Ribbon member with the International Feng Shui Guild. For more information please visit www.center4fengshui.com.
Thursday, June 28th – Modern Chinese Ideologies and Daily Life
6:30PM – 7:30PM
The Boston Buddha, Andy Kelley, will engage guests in a 101 comparison of modern Chinese religious beliefs and then engage attendees in a thought provoking discourse on how to be more mindful in daily life. He founded The Boston Buddha to teach individuals to be more productive in their careers and happier in their lives by incorporating meditation into their busy schedules. Kelly graduated from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR) at the Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical School and is a certified instructor of Primordial Sound Meditation for The Chopra Center. For more information please visit www.thebostonbuddha.com.
Reservations are necessary as lectures are held in private dining room. Please call 978-682-2242 for more information or to make your reservation.
