Weekly Events at Vishnu's Couch

Events for
January 9 - 11th 2026

Quote of the Week

My nature smitten with a taint of weakness, confused in mind about dharma, I pray Thee, tell me decisively what is good for me. I am Thy disciple; teach me for I have taken refuge in Thee.

Bhagavad Gita 2.7

Commentary: Arjuna's present state of being is one of deep confusion because he cannot find a solution that would allow him to do his duty as a warrior and simultaneously not bring harm to his loved ones in the opposing army. He is unable to simultaneously satisfy the dictates of his heart, and his mind. This confusion invokes in him an extreme sense of weakness to the very core of his being; he wants to do what is good and right but his heart and mind are telling him to do diametrically opposing things so he finds himself in a state of suspension, unable to act. In this extreme state of helplessness he cowers, and turns to his friend Lord Krishna for help in the desperate hope that if Krishna can see a satisfactory solution, he prays that Krishna would tell him what to do. Arjuna is willing to do whatever may be necessary even to the point of becoming Krishna's disciple. Arjuna knows Krishna only as his dear friend, not as the Lord of Creation, but he seeks refuge in Him nonetheless, for his present state of weakness demands that he find help, so he naturally turns to his dear and trusted friend who is there with him for salvation.

Yogi Edmond.

Movie Night

Movie: A Monk's Awakening

Date: Friday, January 9th, 2026

Time: 7:30pm (optional: bring a dish or snack)

A Monk's Awakening: Youtube Trailer

Starring: Chau Belle Dinh, Jim Adhi Limas, Isooji, Malik Faraoun, Tran Ngnoc Kim

Written Produced and Directed by: Marc-Olivier Louveau

Running time: 21 minutes

Genre: Drama

A young monk who peacefully carries home the sacred sword of his venerated master is challenged by a samurai. The monk asks for grace, promising the samurai that he will return once he’s accomplished his mission. Once back at the temple, the monk’s elderly master orders him to keep his promise and to return to confront the samurai – much to the monk’s astonishment. He’s desperate, heading for certain death, even though his master has taught him how to die.

Hope to see you there :)

Group Meditation

Sunday, January 11th, from

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Musical toning from Tom Kenyon's CD entitled:

The Sphere of All Possibilities

followed by:

Knowledge Cinema

The Silent Season (video)

Darryl Anka channeling Bashar

Bashar is a being of extraterrestrial origin, a friend from the future who has spoken for the past 30 years through the channel Darryl Anka, bringing through a wave of new information that clearly explains in detail how the universe works and how each person creates the reality they experience. Over the years, thousands of individuals have had the opportunity to apply these principles to manifest the reality they prefer.

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30 Main St., Binghamton.

Sunday, January 11th

Service begins at 11:30am in the Eden Room
Feel free to come early and join Unity folks and FCC congregants for
coffee, snacks and social time, which starts at 11:00am

The Speaker for this Sunday is: Dr. Tara Belsare

Topic: "The I Am Experience" per Anthony Dilullo
This talk includes an interactive exercise on self discovery.

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Next Speakers: Jan 18th-Merri Warren; Jan 25th--Yogi Edmond

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NoMa - North of Main

Accepting donations of any and all new and lightly used clothing items.

Drop off times at FCC, 30 Main St. Binghamton

Tues - Wed. 11am - 2pm

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Unity is collecting donations for CHOW in a bin at the FCC entrance.

Also, another bin is available to collect winter hats, gloves, coats, etc.

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Jan 12th: Book/Conversation Group meeting is at 6:30pm in the Eden room.

We will continue reading and discussing: "A Walk in the Physical" by Christian Sundberg

FYI, call Merri (607.723.9601) if no one answers the door buzzer.

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Jan 14th: ACIM Group. Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Eden room.

This is a discussion of personal ACIM applications and experiences that focus on living the teachings.

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Jan 25th: Unity Member's Day to bring Snacks.

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Jan 25th: The Steering Committee meeting.

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Feb 1st: Unity Sunday Brunch at the Old Union Hotel
Address: 246 Clinton St., Binghamton.

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If you have anything Unity-related that you would like to have considered for posting in this weekly email, or if you no longer wish to receive this email, please contact Merri 607.723.9601 or myself. Joy and Blessings 🙏

-----------Upcoming Events----------

Wednesday Jan 21st, 5:00pm

Third Wednesday of each month,
at the Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St, Binghamton.

If you are concerned about the state of the world and our country, come gather with us to share feelings, thoughts, ideas, art, poetry, song, articles, etc. with the intention of creating community and peace. For more information please contact Narani at 917.692.9340.

Events for
January 4th 2026

Quote of the Week

We do not know which is better for us: that we should conquer them or they should conquer us. The sons of Dhritarasthra stand face to face with us, if we kill them we should not wish to live.

Bhagavad Gita 2.6

Commentary: Arjuna's high moral values have left him in a dilemma; he does not know if it's better to kill and conquer his relatives and those in the opposing army, or to be conquered by them. He is a warrior and is duty bound to conquer the opposing army, but he cannot reconcile this with the love he has for these his relatives, revered elders, and friends who are part of that opposing army. He is certain at least that killing them would not be good for himself (or Krishna). Arjuna is speaking here to Krishna and by using the plural (we) he is quietly stating that Krishna must certainly agree with his perspective; if his logic is flawed he hopes that Krishna will point this out to him. This quiet plea is plainly expressed in the next verse where Arjuna having exhausted the limits of his own wisdom, naturally acquiesces to Krishna's. Up to this point in the story Arjuna knows Krishna only as a wise and trusted friend and a powerful warrior but not as the Lord of all Creation, which he will come to realize later. Dhritarashtra is the blind king of the Kuru empire, and Arjuna is implying that Dhritarashtra's lack of vision is a subtle cause of the impending war, even though Duryodhana, the eldest of Dhritarashtra's hundred sons, is the main instigator of this conflict with the five Pandavas (Arjuna and his brothers).

Yogi Edmond.

Group Meditation

Sunday, January 4th, from

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Musical toning from Tom Kenyon's CD entitled:

The Sphere of All Possibilities

followed by:

Knowledge Cinema

The Silent Season (video)

Darryl Anka channeling Bashar

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30 Main St., Binghamton.

Sunday, January 4th

Service begins at 11:30am in the Eden Room
Feel free to come early and join Unity folks and FCC congregants for
coffee, snacks and social time, which starts at 11:00am

The Speaker for this Sunday is: Julie and Pam

Topic: Burning Bowl Ceremony

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Next Speakers: Jan 11th-- TBD

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NoMa - North of Main

Accepting donations of any and all new and lightly used clothing items.

Drop off times at FCC, 30 Main St. Binghamton

Tues - Wed. 11am - 2pm

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Unity is collecting donations for CHOW in a bin at the FCC entrance.

Also, another bin is available to collect winter hats, gloves, coats, etc.

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Jan 4th: Unity Sunday Brunch at Michael Angelo's
Address: 465 Court St., Binghamton.

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Dec 5th: Book/Conversation Group meeting is at 6:30pm in the Eden room.

We will continue reading and discussing: "A Walk in the Physical" by Christian Sundberg

FYI, call Merri (607.723.9601) if no one answers the door buzzer.

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Jan 7th: New ACIM Group. Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Eden room.

This is a discussion of personal ACIM applications and experiences that focus on living the teachings.

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Jan 25th: Unity Member's Day to bring Snacks.

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Jan 25th: The Steering Committee meeting.

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-----------Upcoming Events----------

Wednesday Jan 21st, 5:00pm

Third Wednesday of each month,
at the Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St, Binghamton.

Events for
December 28th 2025

Quote of the Week

Arjuna said: It is surely better for us to live even on alms in this world than to slay these noble-minded masters, for though they are desirous of gain, having killed them I should enjoy only blood-stained pleasures in this world.

Bhagavad-Gita 2.4

Commentary: Arjuna believes that it would be better to live the life of a beggar in this world than to slay his grandsire Bishma and beloved teacher Drona both for whom he has great reverence. He is saying that it would not be a problem for him to kill demons as Krishna Himself did, but he cannot do this terrible deed to the people he loves, even though they are fighting on the opposing side for the sake of prince Duryodhana's desire for kingdom and riches. Arjuna is not afraid of the battel, indeed this verse also shows the great courage and confidence he has in his skills; he feels righteous and invincible, especially since Lord Krishna is on his side. Perhaps he is even a bit overconfident that he could kill not just one, but two of the greatest warriors of his time. Yet his hesitancy comes not from fear, but from the consideration that this act will place him on the wrong side of morality and goodness; this is the high level of his character.

Yogi Edmond.

Group Meditation

Sunday, December 28th, from

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Musical toning from Tom Kenyon's CD entitled:

The Sphere of All Possibilities

followed by:

Knowledge Cinema

Piercing the Veil (video)

Darryl Anka channeling Bashar

-----------Other Local Events----------

30 Main St., Binghamton.

Sunday, December 28th

Service begins at 11:30am in the Eden Room
Feel free to come early and join Unity folks and FCC congregants for
coffee, snacks and social time, which starts at 11:00am

The Speaker for this Sunday is: Yogi Edmond

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Next Speakers: Jan 4th--Julie and Pam (Burning Bowl Ceremony)

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NoMa - North of Main

Accepting donations of any and all new and lightly used clothing items.

Drop off times at FCC, 30 Main St. Binghamton

Tues - Wed. 11am - 2pm

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Unity is collecting donations for CHOW in a bin at the FCC entrance.

Also, another bin is available to collect winter hats, gloves, coats, etc.

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Dec 28th: Unity Member's Day to bring Snacks.

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Dec 28th: The Steering Committee meeting is Canceled for the holidays.

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Dec 29th: Book/Conversation Group meeting is at 6:30pm in the Eden room.

We will continue reading and discussing: "A Walk in the Physical" by Christian Sundberg

FYI, call Merri (607.723.9601) if no one answers the door buzzer.

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Jan 4th: Unity Sunday Brunch at Michael Angelo's
Address: 465 Court St., Binghamton.

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Jan 7th: New ACIM Group. Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Eden room.

This is a discussion of personal ACIM applications and experiences that focus on living the teachings.

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-----------Upcoming Events----------

Vishnu's Couch is pleased to present a unique

Sleep-Over and
Earth Grounded Sound Healing
with Crystal and Tibetan
Singing Bowls, Gong, Crystal Chimes, etc.

Dec 31st from 11:30 - 12:30pm

the last night of 2025

This Sound Healing session will include tools for grounding with the Earth to facilitate healing and enhancing your meditative experience.

Love Offering

For more information or to register,

Call: 232-6410 or e-mail: e_cotton@yahoo.com

Hope to see you there! ☺.

Wednesday Jan 21st, 5:00pm

Third Wednesday of each month,
at the Bundy Museum Annex, 129 Main St, Binghamton.