Summary: Nature has a rhythm, and we should be in tune with it, by following the movement of the Sun. The Wheel of the Year has its roots in Paganism, celebrating the Winter and Summer Solstice and the Spring and Fall Equinox, and halfway points between these. These eight points match perfectly with the Eight Wisdom Traditions of Bodhidaoism. In the Bodhidaoist Wheel of the Year we celebrate one Wisdom Tradition on each of these eight solar points.<br> Bodhidaoist Wheel of the Year<br> Dec 25 - Christianity<br> Feb 2 - Jainism<br> Mar 21 - Daoism<br> May 1 - Epicureanism<br> Jun 21 - Buddhism<br> Aug 1 - Stoicism<br> Sep 21 - Confucianism<br> Oct 31 - Paganism<br> Simple Ceremony<br> (Need: a Candle and Grape Juice)<br> “I (we) take a moment to remember the teachings of _(Wisdom Tradition)_and the light it gives to me (us)."<br> [Light the candle, pause for reflection]<br> “I (we) drink in honor of _(Wisdom Tradition)_, May I (we) use its teachings wisely in my (our) path of awakening."<br> [Drink the Juice]<br> OPTIONAL:<br> [Sit down for a meal]<br> “I (we) give thanks to all beings for bringing this food to my (our) table, and vow to respond in turn to those in need with wisdom and compassion. May I (we) eat mindfully.”<br> [After the meal, blow out candle]
