Free & Upcoming Lectures at Gateways Bookstore
Thursday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
with Russel Targ
‘The End of Suffering’ (Hampton Roads)
This inspiring book shows step-by-step, how we can learn to surrender the story of who we think we are, and experience the end of our suffering. The authorsą goal is to provide direct experience of the fact that the peace, love, and spaciousness we are all looking for is already within us it is who we are! This book is a collaboration between Russell Targ, a physicist and pioneering psychical researcher, and J. J. Hurtak, a social scientist and spiritual teacher. This practical guide brings together the enduring teachings of the East on peacefulness and self-realization, and puts them into a modern framework emphasizing experience over belief. www.theendofsuffering.org
Monday, June 5 at 7 p.m.
with Daniel Pinchbeck
"2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl"
A Provocative Revisioning of Spirituality for the 21st Century
Daniel Pinchbeck unifies the inquiry into cosmological phenomena — including crop circles, quantum physics, and the worldwide resurgence of shamanism — in support of the Mayan prophecy that the year 2012 will bring an unprecedented global shift in human consciousness. Appearing forty years after the pivotal heyday of the 1960s, 2012 also argues for the legitimacy of the 1960s-era spiritual and intellectual legacy, embracing the works of writers such as Aldous Huxley, Allen Ginsberg, and Carlos Castaneda."
Three-Part Workshop
Tuesdays June 6,13 & 20, 7-8:30 p.m.
with Alx Uttermann and Jonathon
Three Short Classes in Practical Spiritual Technology
Join Alx Uttermann & Jonathan D. Rosen for a series of three short (but sweet!) classes in incredibly practical tools to help promote self-healing, balancing of life, health and wealth within families & relationships, and a deeper understanding of the actual mechanics involved in the process of meditation. Each individual module in this series is a rich exploration into one of three different but vital angles of healing and deepening spiritual practice -- the three together form a continuous spectrum of timeless healing wisdom from ancient India that is incredibly relevant today -- providing a kind of soul medicine to modern people in today's stressful & often confusing world.
Monday, June 12 at 7 p.m.
with James Jarvis & Leigh Wunce
Do What You Love: The passion will follow!
As Summer starts to heat up, our natural desire is take a break from the predictable and follow our passion. Join James Jarvis, master astrologer & Leigh Wunce, medical intuitive for an informative and enlightening event covering this month's planetary changes and ways for following your heart instead of your head. Learn more at www.lifeqwest.com and www.yourbodywisdom
Wednesday, June 14 at 7 p.m.
with Steve & Lokita Carter
Tantra & Timeless Loving
Join Steve & Lokita Carter, renowned Tantra facilitators and founders of the Institute for Ecstatic Living for an evening of Tantra and experience their unique style as a dynamic tantric couple who, according to best-selling author Margot Anand, "walk their talk". This will be a fun, informative and experiential event and you will learn simple yet powerful tantric tools that can be used immediately in your life. Steve & Lokita are the creators of the best-selling DVDs Tantric Massage for Lovers and The Breath of Tantric Love. Learn more at www.ecstaticliving.com
Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m.
with Paradiso
Didjeridoo Healing
Featuring two CD's "Shaman's Trance" and "Healing Vibes"
Sound can affect us on all levels ? physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Each area of the body has its own natural resonating frequency. When a person is ill these natural frequencies are altered and function less efficiently. Sound therapy allows for those frequencies to ?reset? themselves and return to their natural state. The didjeridoo has special power to affect the energy-flow. Using several didjeridoos to produce various tones, specific areas of the body can be focused on and reset. Paradiso will demonstrate how specific areas of the body can be reset, and then he will lead us in a 45-minute healing session.
Monday, June 19 at 7 p.m.
with Jane Lahr
‘Searching for Mary Magdalen’
'Searching for Mary Magdalene' is the first book to celebrate the extraordinary works of art connected with the elusive Christian icon, a visual and literary journey through the history, lore, fact, and myth. Join author Jane Lahr for a fascinating lecture on Mary Magdalene, as she examines perceptions of łthe penitent sinner˛ throughout the biblical canon, Gnostic texts, literature, and grail legends. Lahr will discuss the ways in which artists throughout history have championed the Magdalene and painted her story, even as the clergy devalued her. With a special focus on masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, Pieter Paul Rubens and Georges De La Tour, this book is a virtual łone-stop shop˛ for all readers who are interested in any aspect of this enigmatic character. Come, listen, and stay for the Q&A period, as Lahrąs insights are sure to spark thoughts and discussion.
Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m.
with Barbara Y. Martin
'The Healing Power of Your Aura:
How to Use Spiritual Energy for Physical Health and Well-Being'
How to Use Spiritual Energy for Physical Health and Well-Being Join aura expert Barbara Y. Martin for the latest information on the aura and health. Discover how spiritual energy is the single biggest key to manifesting health, what health and disease look like in the aura, the single biggest cause of illness and how to counteract it, keys to identifying the spiritual roots of many physical distresses such as how disappointment can cause a heart attack and frustration can cause liver disorders, aura meditation techniques to help heal over 80 physical conditions. Includes select aura health readings!
Friday, June 23 at 7 p.m.
with Mantak Chia
'Taoist Sexual Alchemy'
World-famous Tao Master Mantak Chia, author of dozens of the world's bestselling Qigong books and videos, returns to the Bay Area to teach the practices he is best known for bringing to the West. This is a rare opportunity to receive Taoist teachings DIRECTLY from a true Master who developed & refined these ancient techniques to a high level in his 20+ years of teaching them. Mantak Chia has been instrumental in synthesizing the Taoist tradition with the latest scientific discoveries, opening the door for us to profoundly experience the timeless, practical wisdom of “The Way” CEUs Available for Acupuncturists.
This event will be held at Five Branches. Call Gateways to register: 429-9600. Cost: $50
Thursday, June 29 at 7 p.m.
with Jim Fadiman
'Essential Sufism: Seeing God Moment by Moment, Day by Day'
The emotional impact of Sufi literature reaches across the centuries, and touches the hearts and minds of those seeking God in everyday life, today. Jim Fadiman brings to life the work of Sufi poets and writers including Al-Ghazzali, Hafiz, Attar, and, of course, Rumi. His presentation of their work will fascinate newcomers to Sufism, delight students of Sufism, and provide an overview of a mystical tradition that has touched a dozen cultures and endured for more than 1,500 years.
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.