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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Special Talk at The Breathe Building in SE Portland!  Journey of a Spiritual Search with Ravi Ravindra

Ravi Ravindra, Friday, March 22, 7:30PM,

Sliding Scale Donation: $15-$30 

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Event Location: The Breathe Building 2305 SE 50th Ave, Portland. 

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Ravi’s talk is entitled ‘Journey of a Spiritual Search’. In addition to a profound study of the great traditions, Ravi has had a long-standing and serious engagement with spiritual search. He has been nourished by his close association with Krishnamurti, the Zen tradition, and with the Gurdjieff Work. His talks open the heart and are always inspiring.

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About Ravi:

Ravi Ravindra was born and received his early education in India before moving to Canada. He was a Member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton in 1977 and a Fellow of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study at Shimla in 1978 and 1998. He was the founding Director of the Threshold Award for Integrative Knowledge (1978-80) and a pilot Professor of Science and Spirituality at the California Institute of Integral Studies in 1989.

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At present, Dr. Ravindra is Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada, where he was Professor and Chair of Comparative Religion, Professor of International Development Studies, and Adjunct Professor of Physics.

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In Person Event! High Vibe Tools that Tune Your Intuitive Antenna (while Reading the Energy of the Room) Workshop with Lori Seeborg, $30

Lori Seeborg, Saturday, March 23, 1 :00pm - 3:00pm, $30

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If you're willing to be at a higher heart-centered frequency, come to this workshop to learn how to generate and maintain the high frequency. We do this via guided meditation that deeply relaxes and connects you to your soul's intuitive purpose and process. These are tools that empower navigating the energy terrain that many of us are experiencing. Included in this workshop, the importance of ethical practices and boundaries while using our intuition.

 

Lori Seeborg is a trained and experienced intuitive Coach, Hypnotherapist, NLP Facilitator, Reiki Master, and Wedding Officiant. Her intuitive practice utilizes her psychic gifts, healing voice, empathic ability, and mystic tools such as Oracle cards and crystals. LoriKSeeborg.wordpress.com

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Zoom Event! Bach Flower Remedies: Workshop Series with Rio Hibler

One Saturday per month on Zoom!

Sign Up for a Single Class ($25) or All Four for $90!  



For over 90 years, Bach Flower Remedies have been helping people naturally achieve emotional balance. With the right remedies to give us a healthy perspective on life, day-to-day difficulties become so much easier. Get new insights into yourself, as well as which remedies are right for you in these 2-hour workshops, each covering 5–6 Bach Flower Remedies that address commonly experienced problems within the workshop topic.

Bach Flower Remedies for Sensitivity
Saturday, March 23, 10am-12pm PST, $25 

Being a sensitive person can be difficult with all the overwhelming input life throws at us. At the same time, we can’t engage in life fully without releasing self-protective barriers. This workshop will cover several of the Bach Flower Remedies that can help us to more easily integrate stimuli and experiences without negative compensations or protections, and enjoy life more in the process.

Bach Flower Remedies for the Second Half of Life
Saturday, April 27, 10am-12pm PST, $25

As we mature, each advancing year brings new challenges. This workshop will cover remedies that address some of the difficulties often experienced in our later years in life. By changing negative thinking and producing new self-acceptance, Bach Flower Remedies speak to the adjustments and demands of ageing, to help make our later years our most satisfying and productive yet.

Bach Flower Remedies for Anxiety
Saturday, May 18, 10am-12pm PST, $25

Worry, apprehension, fear, or phobias have a negative impact on our well-being. When our thoughts are clear and calm, our emotions are restored to balance and we can maintain a healthy outlook on life. This workshop covers a number of Bach Flower Remedies that address feelings of anxiety, worry, and persistent fear, and that help us to maintain a harmonious mental and emotional balance.

Bach Flower Remedies for New Life Directions
Saturday, June 22, 10am-12pm PST, $25

Bach Flower Remedies can help reignite your passion in life, redefine your deepest desires, and refresh your perspectives on turning dreams into realities. If you’re wondering about a new life path, worrying you don’t have what it takes to reach a goal, or just feeling stuck and unfocused, this workshop will introduce you to some Bach Flower Remedies that can help you overcome these stagnant states and bring more flow, joy, and fulfillment to your life.


Instructor Rio Hibler is a Certified Bach Flower Practitioner serving the Portland area with private consultations, study groups, and trainings. Certified through the Bach Centre in England since 2004, Rio has been teaching the Bach Flower Remedy system since 2014.
Visit her site at healwithflowers.com

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In Person Event! An Ingenious Way to Live, a memoir: The tale of how following passion through adversity, unleashed unimaginable strength, freedom and purpose with 

Georgena Moran, Thursday, March 28, 6:00PM-8:00PM, Sliding Scale $5 - $20

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Georgena will take you on an exciting journey of self-discovery, as she shares her most challenging life lessons as an outcast in her family and society. In time, her family would
fully embrace her differences. You’ll be taken on a visual tour, with photos and storytelling, filled with risk-taking action, love and out-of-the-box pursuits, embracing life as a physically
strong, gay, free-spirited entrepreneur. The presentation will highlight how she relentlessly followed her passion for adventure, despite the rapid progression of Multiple Sclerosis that robbed her of the physicality she built her life around, resulting in near-complete paralysis. It was then, that she spearheaded a nationally recognized system of information sharing on parks and trails, benefiting people of all abilities in finding the level of adventure they seek. Prepare to be inspired to follow your own passions through life’s obstacles, and discover your own path to An Ingenious Way to Live.

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Georgena is Founder and Director of Access Recreation and Co-Owner of Access for All, LLC, consulting, training and advocating for the rights and empowerment of people with
disabilities. An ADA Accessibility Specialist since 2000, she’s also certified in the Universal Trail Assessment Process, an objective way to assess trail accessibility.

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In Person Event! Self-Love Sound Bath with Dana Hersh

Dana Hersh, Friday, March 29, 6 :00pm - 7:30pm, $30

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We all benefit from tending to the intimate and sacred relationship of Self. Join us in the healing space of vibrational sound as Dana guides you through a journey of self-love. Tender heart? Open heart? Courageous heart? Grieving heart? This space is for you. Come receive the gift of nervous system rejuvenation, and take in the medicine of your own brilliant love. The evening will begin with a gentle guided meditation, followed by an immersive sound experience with tones and melodies from the gong, singing bowls, harmonium, flutes, chimes, and voice. We’ll end with some time to reflect and write.

 

Dress in comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle and journal.

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Dana has been facilitating sound baths for over a decade, and is continually inspired by the beneficial impact of attuned, high-vibrational sound. As an intuitive, empath, and long-time musician, she weaves together a unique blend of music, sound and energy to help you shift blocks, heal, and deepen into well-being. More at www.danahersh.com.

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In Person Event! Connecting with Crystals Workshop

Joni Roylance, Saturday, March 30, 11:30 - 1:00pm, $25

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This workshop is for the crystal curious! We will dig into (pun intended, lol) what crystals are, why and how they work, some fun facts about crystals in everyday life, how to work and/or play with crystals as well as how to build your basic crystal cabinet. The information shared is a mixture of science based understanding, metaphysical practice, and is very fun and conversational. The last 30 minutes will be Q&A to answer your specific curiosities about crystals. Participants will have an easy, exploratory experience and walk away with a greater understanding of the value of crystals, their uses and potential next steps for further crystal connection, if desired.

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Joni Roylance (Advanced Beings) is a self-described crystal nerd and facilitator of human empowerment. For years she has studied the crystal and mineral kingdoms, and practiced how crystals can help people process their emotions, amplify physical health, feel a sense of connection, and be delighted.

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Spring Equinox · Easter at New Renaissance with Jane de Forest, In Person & On Zoom

Jane de Forest, Sunday, March 30, 2:00-4:30 pm, Sliding Scale $12-$21

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Spring Equinox and Easter has its ancient roots in diverse cultures that symbolizes renewal, fertility, and balance. From the vibrant festivities of ancient Mayans and Egyptians … Greeks and Romans, to the enigmatic rites of the Druids in Britain, this celestial event was honored and celebrated.

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Please join New Renaissance Bookshop & Jane de Forest and come together in a fun and informative gathering to embrace the energy of introspection, transformation, and hope. This ancient cosmic event continues to inspire and connect communities, like ours, as we honor the cycle of nature's rebirth and enduring power.

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All tickets include a raffle for one item: a free copy of Jane's book Love Never Dies or; one free 30 min reading with Jane or; a free "Lemurian Seed crystal, this is a first time introduction to Jane's Lemurian Seed crystals & copper wrapped jewelry on sale at the bookshop (shipping & handling not included).

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Jane de Forest has studied with Lakota medicine woman, Patricia Spradling at Wy’East and Michael Harner’s Foundation For Shamanic Studies. She has Journey to the Peruvian Amazon and worked with powerful plant medicine teacher, Ayahuasca. In Shamanic healing sessions she utilizes shamanic journeys: soul retrieval, ancestral lineage clearing,
meeting your spirit guides/power animals, accessing akashic records & past life contracts. These journeys help people move through old patterns and access valuable guidance.

De Forest is known for the integrity, humor, and sensitivity that she brings to her sessions, leaving clients feeling inspired, supported, and seen. With her intuitive art technique, Jane often draws exact renderings, and translates meaningful messages from people & animals who are in the Afterlife. Jane has worked with personal, animal and business clients for over 20 years. She studied at The Rhode Island School of Design,
with Shaman & Buddhist teachers.

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Her book, Love Never Dies, has won three awards and is translated into three languages. Her artwork is in collections all over the world, including Martin Sheen & Jane Goodall.
De Forest’s pro bono includes: facilitating communication for children with special needs, teaching her children’s art, creativity & shamanic journey curriculums in schools
for over a decade and she is past Director of Portland IANDS (International Association For Near-Death Studies).

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Meditation Series, Week 1! Meditation and It's Many Faces with Zackariah Stickler

Zackariah Stickler, 30 Week Series Beginning Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30-8:00PM, Sliding scale of $5-$25 per session. If you're unable to pay, please let us know.

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A 30 week meditation course spanning a wide gambit of meditation practices from all over the world, this class aims to both introduce the many forms of meditation to those new to the practice, as well as deepen the practice for those who are well seasoned on the cushion. Covering forms like loving kindness, breathing meditation, elemental body contemplations, energy work, and even Jungian dream interpretation, the class is seated in the heart of Theravada Buddhist meditation techniques, though touches on many techniques followed by all branches of Buddhism and various traditions the world over!

 

The course will be most beneficial if seen through from start to finish as there is a sequence, though a newcomer will not be lost if they find themselves just popping in from time to time.

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​Week 1: Intro to meditation and its prerequisites. Breath counting. Useful tools.

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Zackariah Stickler has been an ardent meditator for over 13 years, and spent years living in various monasteries around America. He ordained as an Anagarika at the Temple Forest Monastery in New Hampshire, where he practiced Theravada Buddhism and resided for over two years.

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In Person Workshop! Tarot 201: Basic Readings and Spreads with Santosh

Saturday, April 6, 1:00 - 3:00pm, $25

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This class is for those who have some basic tarot knowledge, and for those who have taken my recent Tarot 101 class, and for all who want to learn simple tarot card spreads (how the cards are laid out) in order to do a reading for themselves or others. We will have a fun day doing readings to gain more insight into how the tarot works for each of us.

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Santosh LaMarche has been reading the Tarot for years at East West Bookshop in Mountain View, CA and locally at New Renaissance. He also teaches classes to groups and individuals on the Tarot, meditation and stress reduction.

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Crystals for Anxiety Workshop with Joni Roylance, $25

Joni Roylance, Sunday, April 7, 11:30 - 12:30pm, $25

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There are a lot of energetic moving parts that have caused many of us - especially those who are more sensitive, to experience unease and anxiety. This workshop will provide you a deep understanding of anxiety and how it differs from other emotions like stress, fear, etc. You will learn a framework for fully processing your emotions and we will deep-dive into a variety of crystals and their energetic properties that support calming and absorbing anxiety. There will also be a brief meditation that you can experience and re-use going forward. 

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No previous experience with crystals or meditation is necessary to attend!

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Joni Roylance (Advanced Beings) is a self-described crystal nerd and facilitator of human empowerment. For years she has studied the crystal and mineral kingdoms, and practiced how crystals can help people process their emotions, amplify physical health, feel a sense of connection, and be delighted.

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Tap Into the Solar Eclipse Portal: A Gateway to Your Spring Expansion with Lori Seeborg, Free!

Lori Seeborg, Monday, April 8, 11 :00pm - 12:30pm, Free

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The total solar eclipse on Monday April 8, 2024 an important portal! Join us to tap into the portal and enter the gateway to your spring expansion.

 

Wear comfy clothes and bring your yoga mat or blanket for a lay down meditation.

 

Lori Seeborg is a trained and experienced intuitive Coach, Hypnotherapist, NLP Facilitator, Reiki Master, and Wedding Officiant. Her intuitive practice utilizes her psychic gifts, healing voice, empathic ability, and mystic tools such as Oracle cards and crystals. LoriKSeeborg.wordpress.com

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Meditation Series, Week 2! Meditation and It's Many Faces with Zackariah Stickler

Zackariah Stickler, 30 Week Series, Week 2, Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30-8:00PM, Sliding scale of $5-$25 per session. If you're unable to pay, please let us know.

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A 30 week meditation course spanning a wide gambit of meditation practices from all over the world, this class aims to both introduce the many forms of meditation to those new to the practice, as well as deepen the practice for those who are well seasoned on the cushion. Covering forms like loving kindness, breathing meditation, elemental body contemplations, energy work, and even Jungian dream interpretation, the class is seated in the heart of Theravada Buddhist meditation techniques, though touches on many techniques followed by all branches of Buddhism and various traditions the world over!

 

The course will be most beneficial if seen through from start to finish as there is a sequence, though a newcomer will not be lost if they find themselves just popping in from time to time.

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Week 2: Introduction to meditation part II: tendency of the meditator, enlightenment factors, Mahassi noting practice, more useful tools.

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Zackariah Stickler has been an ardent meditator for over 13 years, and spent years living in various monasteries around America. He ordained as an Anagarika at the Temple Forest Monastery in New Hampshire, where he practiced Theravada Buddhism and resided for over two years.

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Virtual Event! Intuition Workshop & Public Reading with Dana Hersh

Dana Hersh, Saturday Apr 13, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, $30

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Are you curious about your intuitive nature and want to learn how it can play a bigger role in your life? Do you want to explore your sixth sense but are afraid to “get it wrong"? Join us in this fun and safe community space where you can learn, play, and practice building your intuition.

We will explore a variety of tools, guided meditation, and group activities to help you connect to your intuition and apply it practically. Then we’ll transition into the group reading, where Dana will tune into her channel of intuitive guidance and offer short individual readings to those who are interested. This public reading format is a unique opportunity to expand your awareness, be seen and supported, and raise the collective vibration; participation is optional.

Sound fun? Come dip your toes in and invite your wise self forward! Questions to dana@fieldofcolors.com.

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Dana has been working as an intuitive practitioner and facilitator for over 10 years. She is continually inspired by the healing and upliftment that comes from guiding others to connect with the voice of their inner wisdom. She loves workshop formats as a way to share what she has learned in her own process of discovery, making it teachable and relatable. More at www.danahersh.com.​

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Meditation Series, Week 3! Meditation and It's Many Faces with Zackariah Stickler

Zackariah Stickler, 30 Week Series, Week 3, Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30-8:00PM, Sliding scale of $5-$25 per session. If you're unable to pay, please let us know.

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A 30 week meditation course spanning a wide gambit of meditation practices from all over the world, this class aims to both introduce the many forms of meditation to those new to the practice, as well as deepen the practice for those who are well seasoned on the cushion. Covering forms like loving kindness, breathing meditation, elemental body contemplations, energy work, and even Jungian dream interpretation, the class is seated in the heart of Theravada Buddhist meditation techniques, though touches on many techniques followed by all branches of Buddhism and various traditions the world over!

 

The course will be most beneficial if seen through from start to finish as there is a sequence, though a newcomer will not be lost if they find themselves just popping in from time to time.

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Week 3: Introduction to meditation part III: enlightenments, the removal of distracting thoughts.

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Zackariah Stickler has been an ardent meditator for over 13 years, and spent years living in various monasteries around America. He ordained as an Anagarika at the Temple Forest Monastery in New Hampshire, where he practiced Theravada Buddhism and resided for over two years.

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Zoom Event! Crystals for Anxiety Workshop with Joni Roylance

Joni Roylance, Friday, April 19, 6:30 - 7:30pm, $25

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There are a lot of energetic moving parts that have caused many of us - especially those who are more sensitive, to experience unease and anxiety. This online workshop will provide you a deep understanding of anxiety and how it differs from other emotions like stress, fear, etc. You will learn a framework for fully processing your emotions and we will deep-dive into a variety of crystals and their energetic properties that support calming and absorbing anxiety. There will also be a brief meditation that you can experience and re-use going forward. 

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No previous experience with crystals or meditation is necessary to attend!

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Joni Roylance (Advanced Beings) is a self-described crystal nerd and facilitator of human empowerment. For years she has studied the crystal and mineral kingdoms, and practiced how crystals can help people process their emotions, amplify physical health, feel a sense of connection, and be delighted.

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In Person Event! Gong Meditation with Wayne Marto

Choose:
Session 1: Tuesday, April 23, 5-6:30PM, $30

Session 2: Tuesday, April 23,  7-8:30PM, $30
 


Join us on a transformative journey of healing and deep relaxation, as we bathe every cell of  the body in therapeutic sound and vibration. The Gong acoustically elevates us, creating a deep  spontaneous meditative state that restores harmony and vitality to the mind, body and soul,  leaving you feeling tuned, refreshed and at the height of physical and emotional wellbeing. 

The 90-minute event includes a brief discussion on the healing attributes of Planet Gongs, a 62- minute Gong Meditation, followed by sweets and community. 
The Gong Meditation is best experienced lying down on your back or a similar comfortable  position. Wear comfortable clothes and bring whatever you need to be relaxed for the  meditation - yoga mat, blanket, pillow, water, eye mask, etc. 

Benefits of Gong Meditation: 
Promotes relaxation and stress relief 
Restores vibrational balance and mind-body harmony 
Stimulates immune system and glandular functioning 
Encourages the movement of life force energy 
Supports deep spontaneous meditation 
Improves creativity and will-power 
Advances spiritual exploration and self-realization 

Wayne is a life-long musician who has studied the gong extensively under Gong Master Mehtab  Benton. His authentic style of playing, infused with passion and intention, promotes deep  relaxation and transformation. Wayne is the Founder-Director of Beneficial Sound, a 501(c)3  public charity committed to bringing wellness to the mind, body and soul through sound and  vibration. He has a degree in Psychology, is a Certified Gong Practitioner and Yoga Instructor  and is a member of the American Sound Healers Association. 

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In Person Event!  Spiritual Community, A Touch of Peace with Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi  

Friday, April 26,  7-8:30PM, Free!

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Ananda Portland presents a special evening with Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi, visiting spiritual directors of Ananda Sangha Worldwide and United Nations Global Peace Ambassadors. For over fifty years, Jyotish and Devi have been instrumental in the creation, leadership and support of spiritual communities all over the world. Join us for a special evening of music, inspiration and sharing with time for questions and answers, book-signing and more. Together we can create a more peaceful world starting with our own hearts and minds, and expanding to our communities and the world around us.

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Meditation Series, Week 4! Meditation and It's Many Faces with Zackariah Stickler, Sliding Scale of $5-$25 per session

Zackariah Stickler, 30 Week Series, Week 4, Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30-8:00PM, Sliding scale of $5-$25 per session. If you're unable to pay, please let us know.

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A 30 week meditation course spanning a wide gambit of meditation practices from all over the world, this class aims to both introduce the many forms of meditation to those new to the practice, as well as deepen the practice for those who are well seasoned on the cushion. Covering forms like loving kindness, breathing meditation, elemental body contemplations, energy work, and even Jungian dream interpretation, the class is seated in the heart of Theravada Buddhist meditation techniques, though touches on many techniques followed by all branches of Buddhism and various traditions the world over!

 

The course will be most beneficial if seen through from start to finish as there is a sequence, though a newcomer will not be lost if they find themselves just popping in from time to time.

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Week 4: Broad introduction to Theravada Buddhism. Satipatthana Sutta.

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Zackariah Stickler has been an ardent meditator for over 13 years, and spent years living in various monasteries around America. He ordained as an Anagarika at the Temple Forest Monastery in New Hampshire, where he practiced Theravada Buddhism and resided for over two years.

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In Person Event! Shamanic Healing in the Huichol Tradition: A Poetic Talk and Experiential Workshop with Jonathan Merritt, $30

Jonathan Merritt, Friday, May 17,  7:00-9:00PM, $30

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The Huichol people of Mexico’s Western Sierra Madre are one of the few intact indigenous cultures in North America. Despite being in constant contact with Western culture for nearly 500 years, they have maintained their traditional ceremonial relationships with the living world. This allows them to live well in a very challenging environment. The Huichol hold a rich perspective of life as an intricately interwoven, interdependent manifestation of Divine Beingness everything in relationship, imbued with spirit.

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Huichol mara’akate (medicine people and ceremonial leaders) are renowned as shamanic healers throughout Mexico and beyond. Very few Euro-American people have been called by the Huichol Gods to enter into the mysteries of their tradition to bring this healing and perspective to Western Culture. During this event, we will explore the path of Western Huichol shamanic healers and engage in simple practices to experience and expand our relationship to the living world.

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Jonathan Merritt has walked the path of Huichol Traditional Shamanic Healing since 2000. Initiated as a mara’akame in 2006, he has provided healing and counsel for many people. A lifelong poet, his most recent collection is The Calling: Poems from a Spiritual Path.

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