Free & Upcoming Lectures at Gateways Bookstore
Thursday, March 1 at 7 p.m.
with Ann Marie Holmes
'Sprit Living: Bringing Heaven and Nature into you Home'
Incorporating ancient eastern and western concepts such as feng shui, quantum physics, and intuition, Ann Marie Holmes will discuss how to achieve more productive and harmonious living spaces by including clues from nature.The art of building is essentially co-creating patterns with nature both visibly and invisibly. Many times building projects stall due to ignoring nature¹s large invisible patterns. She will share parts of her new book, Earth Spirit living: Bringing heaven and Earth into your Home which can give you more expertise in working intuitively with your home, set free a deeper sense of sustainability as well as give ways to cut costs and even speed up the remodeling, designing and building process. Ann Marie¹s passion is about how to bring as much beauty, harmony and balance to both humans and the earth in our living spaces She has been a intuitve environomental consultant and teacher for over 20 years and is currently living in Hawaii where she conducts workshops and private sessions internationally.
Ann Marie Holmes, Environmental Intuitive Sessions.
March 2 from 1-4 p.m.: Call ahead for an appointment or walk in.
$35/20 minutes
We are pleased to welcome Ann Marie Holmes, author of Earth
Spirit Living: Bringing Heaven and Nature into your Home as a Feng Shui
Master at Gateways. Bring drawings of your home, apt, office and site as well as any photos and issues in your life that need attention and Ann Marie will give
you the most important tips to achieve more productive and harmonious living
spaces. This is a unique opportunity to work with a true Master of Feng
Shui. Please bring a tape.
Friday, March 2 at 7 p.m.
with Anam Thubten Rinpoche
'No Self, No Problem'
Anam Thubten Rinpoche states, “Dharma is pure and perfect. Through it, we can transform our lives. This is neither theory nor speculation. It has been demonstrated in the lives of many of us, who have taken refuge in it. Dharma is always aligned with truth, since it goes beyond all of the concepts one can have." Anam Thubten was born in Tibet and entered into Buddhist training in the Nyingma tradition at young age. Among his teachers, he had a special affinity toward a very inspiring Dharma teacher named Lama Tsurlo, who became his main mentor. Lama Tsurlo's kindness and wisdom gave him the firm base to advance in his dharma practice, and still serves as a source of inspiration in his ever-unfolding love of true Dharma, as well as his work as a teacher. Anam Thubten was recognized as the reincarnation of Anam Lama, when he was quite young. At this point in time, Anam Thubten serves as the main Dharma teacher for the Dharmata Foundation. He is a Buddhist scholar and writer, who has published books in both the Tibetan and English language. His first book in English appeared under the title, “No Self, No Problem”. Anam Thubten teaches and leads mediation retreats, and spends most of his time in the United States.
Wednesday, March 7 at 7 p.m.
with Charles and Caroline Muir
CD: 'Freeing the Female Orgasm'
This two-tape audio course has helped thousands of women heal their physical, emotional and psychological wounds through therapeutic Sacred Spot massage.. Now you can open your ability to have fast, powerful and extended orgasms. Not only that, you can be rejuvenated and awaken consciousness with these ancient magical Tantric yoga practices. This audio course will provide you with information and techniques so that couples can work as a team, clearing blocked and disorganized energy, thus opening the female to a new source of creative energy, fast, effortless orgasms and new levels of personal power and ecstatic pleasure.
Thursday, March 8 at 7 p.m.
with Lauren Sullivan
'Give Wings To Your Dreams'
Lauren E. Sullivan, author of Give Wings to Your Dreams: Reawaken Your Joy and Passion for Life, will share her inspiring seven stepping stone journey to help women who are facing difficult life changes, such as divorce, job loss, empty nest or other midlife crisis, and who are feeling disappointment, burnout and lethargy, to redesign their lives and start living with renewed energy and zest.
Friday, March 9 at 7 p.m.
with Deena Metzger and Michael Oritz Hill
'From Grief into Vision: A Council' (Metzger)
Never before in our history as a human race have we been confronted with such grave concerns: the devastation of the environment, global terrorism, vast abuse of political and religious powers, destruction of species and threats toevery life form upon this planet. How do we sustain our hope, and our vision of a viable future? Inevitably, such disasters are opportunities to draw us together as a people to try to heal ourselves and the Earth. Deena’s journey, as chronicled in “Entering the Ghost River”, continues as she returns to Africa and is once again visited by the male elephant elder she calls “The Ambassador.” Inspired by this continued connection, she interweaves the threads of her community’s stories, dreams and visions to create a new form of council on page, as an offering to us of the wisdom that the circle creates.
'Twin from Another Tribe: The Story of Two Shamanic Healers from Africa and North America' (Ortiz)
By “twin brothers” Michael Ortiz Hill and Mandaza Augustine Kandemwa. This is not simply a story about breaking racial divides. It is the memoir of two contemporary shamans, uniquely told in parallel to one another, each sharing his own story of how he became a sacred healer, or nganga, in traditional Bantu African medicine and came to know the other as their spiritual twin. Together their shamanic work spans the globe today: one twin working among the poor in South Central Africa, and the other interweaving Western medicine and shamanism as a registered nurse at the UCLA Medical Center.
Monday, March 12 at 7 p.m.
with James Jarvis & Leigh Wunce
Astro Night:Breaking Out of the Seed
Spring is almost here … a time for new beginnings, clearing out the old and feeling the impulse for what's next in our lives. Join James Jarvis, master astrologer & Leigh Wunce, medical intuitive for an informative and enlightening event covering this month's planetary changes and astrological tips for breaking through, (like the seed) whatever holds you back. Learn more at www.lifeqwest.com and www.yourbodywisdom
Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m.
with Ginny Anderson
'Cirling San Francisco Bay'
"Ginny Anderson is a sure footed guide, not only to natural treasures in the Bay Area, but to the richness of our inner experience. Circling San Francisco Bay brings the outer and inner worlds together. It is a gift to the community of life and a valuable tool for deeper connection a book that not only informs but also enchants." Lauren deBoer, executive editor, EarthLight magazine
Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m.
with Umi
Zen and Who You Are
With "God is a Dancer”, you will often feel joy and laughter. Umi is someone who sees through the ego's creation, who understands the twists and turns of our 21st century life, and whose gentle presence and humor undo the mind's tendency to get stuck in seriousness. Umi's words are truer than anything you will ever hear. A free Satsang CD will be included in each book sold for this event only.Some of Umi's other books and CD's will be available from his Satsangs at Stillpoint Zen Center in Santa Cruz.
Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m.
with the Mystic Jamms
Kirtan evening
Our 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
Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m.
with Maria Nemeth
'Mastering Life¹s Energies'
Join Maria Nemeth, Ph.D. to discover the six forms of energy we all have at our disposal. Learn why it is important to focus your attention on the conscious use of these energies to clear away obstacles and master the challenges that arise when moving forward to your dreams and goals. Open your heart and your mind to a fresh new perspective and discover how you can experience everyday miracles.
Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m.
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
'The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness'
A recent major study investigating the effects of meditation on the brain found that when the primary test subject meditated, the neural activity in the portion of the brain that is linked to happiness jumped by a staggering 700 percent! One of the subjects in this study was Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, who was handpicked by the Dalai Lama to participate. Mingyur Rinpoche is considered a prodigy among the masters of Tibetan Buddhism, and in his new book, “The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness”, he shares his wisdom and guides readers down the path to a healthier, happier life through meditation. All humans share the same basic concern—the desire to be happy and to avoid suffering. THE JOY OF LIVING helps readers navigate their way through the maze of personal pain and discomfort that characterizes our everyday lives. Born in 1975 in Nepal, Mingyur Rinpoche spent much of his childhood in a persistent state of fear. His panic attacks were so severe that it was several years before he found any source of relief. He was finally able to overcome these fears by learning how to relax and rest his mind through meditation. Understanding meditation is not as complicated as many think. In the beginning some might feel frustration as they become distracted by the sounds around them, but soon they will realize that these distractions are actually a sign of progress! Becoming more aware of the constant stream of thoughts that enter your mind is essential to meditation.
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.