"We must confront fate - to me the neuter gender of the word 'fate' (Schicksal) is significant -as resolutely as we submit to it at the right time. One can speak of 'guidance' only on the other side of that two-fold process, with God meeting us as no longer 'Thou,' but also 'disguised' in the 'It' (i.e. fate), or, in other words, how does 'fate' really become 'guidance'? It's therefore impossible to define the boundary between resistance and submission on abstract principles; but both of them must exist, and both must be practiced. Faith demands this elasticity of behavior. Only so can we stand our ground in each situation as it arises, and turn it to gain."

-From the 'Writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer in Prison'

The meditation garden is located on the east side of The Circle compound. It is circular in shape with a water garden and fountain at its center. It's pathways wind, mazelike, past numerous plantings and sculpture designed to honor the major religions of the world. Benches are placed at intervals to allow you to sit and reflect and to engage in conversation with other Circle members.

The Meditation Garden is a meeting place for those interested in discussions of a spiritual or philosophical nature. Good topics for conversation in the Meditation Garden include but are not limited to comparative religion, reincarnation, the differences between Eastern and Western philosophies, the role of faith in modern society, faith healing, Native American beliefs and customs, the difference between religion and spirituality, and the growing popularity of Paganism as a spiritual path.

Please feel welcome to start a conversation about any of these topics or choose one of your own.

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