Free & Upcoming Lectures at Gateways Bookstore

Wednesday, July 5 at 7 p.m.

with Perry Garfinkel

‘Buddha or Bust: In Search of Truth, Meaning, Happiness, and the Man Who Found Them All’

Journalist Perry Garfinkel was far from the Path to Enlightenment when National Geographic accepted his pitch for a feature story on the spread of Buddhism to the West. Only six weeks before, he had been lying on his mother¹s living room floor in unbearable pain from back spasms, lamenting his seemingly non-existent career and nursing a serious case of denial about his current state. All of that changed in ways he never could have imagined when he hit the road. What started out as an assignment quickly turned into an unexpected personal discovery of the profound inspiration for Buddhism¹s growing popularity worldwide. In the process, Garfinkel discovered why Buddhism "is touching millions of minds and hearts‹including his own," as renowned Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh observed.

Thursday, July 6th at 7 p.m.

with Nancy Christie

'Gifts of Change'

How exercising our "change muscles" can help us make the most of changes that come into our life.All too often, when change comes into our lives, we find it difficult to make the most of the opportunities it brings. But by following the tools and techniques offered by Nancy Christie, author of The Gifts of Change and creator of the "Rut-Busting"TM Workshop, our "change muscles" will be strong enough to move us out of our rut and toward our goal

Saturday, July 8 at 3 p.m.

with Angel Morgan Abell

'Alphabliss of Miss'

Given enough time, a person's true potential can be sorted out from the distracting and negative messages provided while growing up. Why not provide your children with the positive images from the start? Angel Morgan Abell, the author of The Alphabliss of Miss is coming to Gateways. With her book of poems and original art, anyone can begin to realize the potential of childhood.

Monday, July 10 at 7 p.m.

with James Jarvis & Leigh Wunce

Who Nurtures the Nurturer?

The Sun and Venus in Cancer this month symbolizes our natural desire to nurture and be nurtured. Join James Jarvis, master astrologer & Leigh Wunce, medical intuitive for an informative and enlightening event covering this month's planetary changes and keys to discovering what you really need to "nurture the nurturer." Learn more at www.lifeqwest.com and www.yourbodywisdom

Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m.

with Stephanie Alt

The Gift of Intuition & Directed Thought

Street College of Education, New York, NY. She is a certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (N.L.P.) and Hypnosis. While on the East Coast, Stephanie worked for fifteen years as a therapist and consultant in medical and educational facilities. In 1986 she moved to Central California to collaborate with the co-founders of Neuro-Linguistic Programming in the publication of a casebook titled, Leaves Before the Wind (Metamorphosis Press). She is a contributing writer. Stephanie also worked as facilitator of N.L.P. training seminars with John Grinder, and Judith Delozier. In 1987 she started her private practice in Conscientious Communication/ Intuitive Coaching, working with individuals couples, families and groups. She resides in Salinas, CA with her two school aged children.

Wednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m.

with Santa Cruz NVC

Conflict Improvisation

Bring your Fight Night - And you can sit back and watch Certified Trainers use Nonviolent Communication and role-play to resolve it for you. Oh so easy! Then you can ask questions, or make your own comments and contributions. Bring work situations, love, or even inner conflicts.

Monday, July 17 at 7 p.m.

with The Mystic Jamms Band

The first in a monthly kirtan/ bhajans night of sacred song

Music is the universal language that speaks directly to the heart, bringing peace & joy to everyone it touches. That peace and joy creates a place where healing can occur naturally... Come join The Mystic Jamms Band for a new monthly kirtan/bhajans night of sacred song. Learn more at www.karmatalk.com/JAMMS_concerts.htm

Tuesday, July 18 at 7 p.m..

with Richard and Sharon Hooper

‘The Crucifiction of Mary Magdalene’

Richard Hooper will talk on the canonical and Gnostic traditions about Mary Magdalene, and discuss his book, The Crucifixion of Mary Magdalene: The Historical Tradition of the First Apostle, and the Ancient Church¹s Campaign to Suppress It. Hooper will also comment on the continuing controversy surrounding Dan Brown¹s book, The DaVinci Code. Following Mr. Hooper will be his wife, Sharon, creator of The Wisdom of Mary Magdalene card deck. Sharon will discuss how the wisdom of Mary is relevant to our own personal journey in life, and how the cards can be used for daily guidance.

Wednesday, July 19 at 7 p.m.

with Pernilla Lillarose

Deeksha

Twin Avatars Sri Bhagavan and Sri Amma started the Oneness University in India to help uplift humanity's state of chronic separation and suffering into a state of enlightenment, through an energy transmission called Deeksha. Deeksha is an intelligent energy that balances the activity of the two hemispheres of the brain and leads to the flowering of the heart. This brings a shift in perception and one realizes the sense of a separate self is an illusion. Deeksha is not another teaching or concept, but gives the direct experience of Who we are. Over time it helps de-clutch from the mind and release traumas stored at cellular and energetic levels and restores the experience of our natural state of Love and Oneness. Questions. And then everyone can receive deeksha.

Friday, July 21 at 7 p.m.

with Michael Attie

'Many Ways, Middle Way, No Way: A Guide to Meditation, Spiritual Awakening and Fun'

The book is an eccentric, non-sectarian, open-hearted, inspirational and de-confusing guide to the spiritual path. As a balance to the large number of overly dry and intellectual books on the subject, Many Ways, Middle Way, No Way emphasizes an open-heart as the most important ingredient in the practice of meditation. Rather than treat the subject in an overly solemn and serious way, the book is filled with personal and usually humorous anecdotes to illustrate concepts about the spiritual path. Many Ways, Middle Way, No Way emphasizes that meditation will help us find more fun, humor and light-heartedness in our lives.

Thursday, July 27 at 7 p.m.

with Darrin Owens

'Reader of Hearts'

Darrin Owens author of Reader of Hearts calls himself a reluctant psychic because accepting and developing his spiritual gifts while growing up in Arkansas' bible belt was anything but easy. In this inspiring evening, he will offer specific strategies for developing spiritual abilities and present a unique look into what a psychic is and isn't. He will explain tools and exercises designed to help us strengthen our connection with the divine so we can reach our own spiritual potential.

Friday, July 28 at 7 p.m.

with Anodea Judith Phd.

'Waking the Global Heart: Humanity's Rite of Passage from the Love of Power to the Power of Love'

Charting a path through the chaos of today¹s challenges toward an inspiring message of hope for our future, Anodea Judith unveils her groundbreaking new book, WAKING THE GLOBAL HEART. No mere sentiment, the coming rite of passage from humanity¹s love of power to the power of love is an initiatory process that will take us from cultural adolescence to adulthood, changing every facet of civilization. Traversing 30,000 years and combining psychology, history, mythology and spirituality, she shows how we can and must create a sustainable world ruled by principles of the heart. Learn more at www.wakingtheglobalheart.com/

About Gateways

A Nonprofit, Independent Bookseller

Gateways Books, Gifts and Music is a nonprofit store founded in 1978 dedicated to providing support for people on the path of mindful living. We are devoted to creating a better world that fosters both inner and outer peace and in which the interconnectedness of all things is a primary value. Profits from Gateways support the philanthropic activities of the Hanuman Fellowship, a nonprofit corporation inspired by teachings of Baba Hari Dass, a master teacher of yoga philosophy and practice. In addition to Gateways, the fellowship sponsors a number of projects, including Sri Ram Ashram, an orphanage for 50 destitute and orphaned children, a school for 300 children and a medical clinic in Haridwar, India.