Karma Burning Ceremony
Karma is a bitch. All our actions lead to consequences. And we have to live with these consequences. Some delectable; some revolting. Since we've accumulated this karma we need to do something with it.
Enter the fire ceremony.
You write on a slip of paper, fold it, and wrap it with intention. This paper stands as a symbol.
"I relinquish this karma, open myself to new possibility, and free myself in this moment.
The folded slip of paper goes into the fire.
Each participant goes up in turn, pauses, reflects and then drops the paper into the fire.
The fire burns the karma. Karma is the accumulated fires of life. Each time we burn in desire, we collect karma. Each time we act we face the prospect of new karma and the old karma exerts its influence on this moment. If you can burn that karma you can clear a space that allows the next action to be free, spontaneous, and beneficial.
Every moment holds the potential for awakening, every moment in every circumstance. Intention makes the difference. So, make your intentions for the New Year. Open to the sheer beauty and possibility of this moment. Read more at http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/Buddhism/Articles/The-Buddhist-and-The-New-Year.aspx?p=1#MvoGxWlmee2z1HOP.99
