Wednesday, February 25, 2009

(Wed) Marianne Williamson/Spiritual teacher at Temple Emanu-El, Feb. 25

Living Miraculously with Marianne Williamson,
NY Times best-selling author of at Temple Emanu-El, Feb. 25, 2009

For tickets: http://www.tesobe.org/events/TE&FIU.html

Marianne Williamson, internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher, will be speaking at Temple Emanuel, 1701 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, on Wednesday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m. The evening is sponsored by Florida International University's Program in the Study of Spirituality.

In times of transition, many voices emerge promising a way out of troubles. Some of these voices speak with an authenticity that echoes the wisdom of the ages. Marianne Williamson is one such voice. During this very special evening, Ms. Williamson, one of the world's most respected spiritual leaders, will discuss the basic principles of A Course in Miracles. According to Williamson's teaching, by becoming what the Course calls a Miracle Worker, one is able to transform one's life as well as the lives of others'.

Ms. Williamson has a uniquely hopeful perspective on this time in history, and works with her audience to delve deeply into uncovering the highest and best that's within them. Her approach to spirituality is universal, ecumenical and above all inspirational.

The evening is a fund raiser for FIU's Program in the Study of Spirituality. The Program's mission is to expand and explore the study of spirituality in all areas of FIU's curriculum. In addition to its unique Undergraduate Certificate in the Study of Spirituality, the Program offers lectures and seminars to the university and the community-at-large by leading spiritual teachers. Its major presenters have included H.H. the Dalai Lama, Arun Gandhi, Robert Thurman, Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, Gloria Estefan, Hans Kung, Jerry Jampolsky, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and many others. The Program's web site is http://spirituality.fiu.edu .

Ms. Williamson's work over the past two decades has opened the hearts and minds of millions of people with her simple teaching that spirituality affects all areas of everyone's life. In December 2006, she was named one of the 50 most influential baby boomers by Newsweek Magazine.

Five of Ms. Williamson's ten published books have been on the New York Times Bestseller List. Her first book, A Return to Love, is considered a must read among a generation of contemporary spiritual thinkers. Her latest book is The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife.

Ms. Williamson hosts a daily Course in Miracles radio program on Oprah and Friends network XM radio 156. She has been a popular guest on television programs such as Oprah, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, and Charlie Rose. Ms. Williamson's web site is www.marianne.com.

Her talk will feature both a question and answer session and book signing. Marianne Williamson has many, many fans in South Florida and tickets will sell out quickly.

The historic and beautiful Temple Emanu-El is the perfect setting for this evening of inspiration and enlightenment. For more information and to order tickets contact http://www.tesobe.org/events/TE&FIU.html
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and $5 for FIU students with IDs. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Proceeds benefit to the Program in the Study of Spirituality.

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