The Beginning of Peace-Making is a ritual workshop that was designed for the Festival of Death and Dying, in Sydney and Melbourne. 

This workshop is a two-day process, which will draw from Pancha Tanmantra (a West Javanese energetic practice). It involves two 90 minute workshops (one at the beginning and one at the end of the festival). It is only possible to do the second workshop if you have already attended the first.

Day 1: We will learn to recite the Varjasattva mantra as a group.  This is a 100-syllable mantra and which will be used as a vehicle to cleanse our intention in preparation for Day 2.  The purpose of this mantra is to offer clarity. It is a great foundation to set any ritual 'space’.   

Within Day 1, we will also play with some 5-Element integrated vocal-movement practice.

Day 2: We will then move on to facilitate individuals who wish to encounter the energies of a deceased or living family member, friend or lover.  Time may permit only one encounter per individual. If you do not wish actively to undergo the process of encountering the energies of the deceased, it is possible to act as a witness and supporter in the circle. This in itself is a very important role. 

The Beginning of Peace-Making enables participants to remember and re-connect in powerful, emotional ways with those close to them who are dead. The dead could be ancestors, friends or intimate partners. Participants are invited to choose.