Free & Upcoming Lectures at Gateways Bookstore

Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m.

with Za Rinpoche and Ashley Nebelsieck

"Back Door to Enlightenment"

More than just a heartfelt story of mystery and discovery, this revolutionary guide shows how to use these astonishing truths to transform every aspect of your life. Blending centuries-old insight from a Tibetan spiritual leader with contemporary wisdom from a bold and innovative non-Buddhist, readers of any faith can bypass the limitations of modern life and achieve lasting peace. There might not be a shortcut to your dreams, but there is a Backdoor!

Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m.

Doug Kay and Sharon Dunn

Connect with your Angel Guides and Animal Spirits

$15: Register at Gateways

Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m.
(workshop May 9)

with Heather Cumming

"John of God: The Brazilian Healer Who's Touched the Lives of Millions"

Heather Cumming has a rare and insightful perspective into the extraordinary healer and medium known as John of God (João Teixeira de Faria.) Come learn about the man who has dedicated his life to the healing of others through her talk and video presentation. We will begin with a five minute meditation and then Heather will walk you through the town of Abadiânia, Brazil to the Spiritual Center know as the Casa de Dom Inácio de Loyola. You will learn the history of the Center and the Spiritual Entities who work through João and witness their astonishing surgeries. At the end of the presentation Heather will sign copies of her book. Come and hear the history of the Brazilian Healer John of God, his Healing Center, and the Spiritual Entities who work through this extraordinary medium and learn of their astonishing surgeries.

Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m.

with Heather Cumming

Shamanic Journey Workshop
at the Pacific Cultural Center
307 Seabright Ave. Santa Cruz Tickets: $50,available at Gateways.

Shamanic practitioners work with spirit to heal illness at the soul level. The shaman's practice is to reach an altered state of consciousness through rattling and drumming to restore spiritual health and power. Participants will be led into the ecstatic state referred to as the shamanic journey. Participants will have the opportunity to deepen their alliance with their own healing and compassionate spirits and guides and connect with the Light that shines within each of us. Our journey will take us to a sacred waterfall where we engage in a remarkable visionary method of healing and divination. The evening will end with a group journey called a Spirit Canoe: a healing ritual common to a number of shamanic cultures throughout the world, including Salish communities of the Pacific Northwest United States. Participants will sit shoulder to shoulder in the shape of the canoe and act as oarsmen. At the end of the canoe will be the drummer who navigates the canoe through the spirit world as the shamanic practitioner lies in the center with a volunteer. Healing will come for this individual by retrieval of his/her power animal. Once the power animal is recovered the drummer will change the beat alerting the oarsmen to change direction and lead the spirit canoe back to this world. This evening promises to be a remarkable journey of self-expansion and inner-harmony. If time permits we will conduct more than one Spirit Canoe. Please bring eye cover and blanket for this event

Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m.

With Leigh Wunce

Taurus – New Earth Energy : Do you know Your Life Purpose? The New Moon on May 5 brought Neptune, Chiron & the North Node combust in Aquarian energy. This focus is perfect to explore the value of using the North Node in your chart to examine living your life on purpose. Bring your personal chart and join Leigh Wunce, medical intuitive, for an engaging discussion of personal and planetary well-being. Learn more at www.yourbodywisdom.com Exploring the North Node in Jan Spiller’s book “Astrology for the Soul” can deepen your awareness of your greatest opportunities in this life.

Workshop Series
Tuesdays: May 13 20 and 27

Facilitated by Carol Skolnick

“Questions Your Thoughts, Change Your Life”

In just three evenings, you can master one of the most powerful methods ever devised to end human suffering. It's radical, it's life changing, and it's simple: Just four questions that can open you to new ways of viewing life's stressful situations and relationships from a perspective of clarity and peace. The Work of Byron Katie, a transformative process of inquiry, is a way to identify and question the beliefs that cause all of the suffering and violence in the world
Learn more: www.gatewaysbooks.com/thework.html

Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m.

with Snatam Kaur
Inner Light Ministries
5630 Soquel Drive, Soquel
Tickets: $45 premium/$50 at door
$25 general/$30 at door

Celebrate Peace

In her Celebrate Peace concerts, Snatam Kaur delivers a heart opening performance that combines musiscal traditions of East and West. Her enchanting voice brings you an experience of peace and deep devotion. Snatam Kaur, whose father was a manager for the Grateful Dead, has an amazing ability to transform traditional chants into a contemporary sound that appeals to the modern era yet awakens an ancient yearing in the soul. Sacred Sounds Radio calls her music "spiritually uplifng and deeply soul cleansing." Ram Dass, celebrated author of "Be Here Now," says that "in Snatam's voice ... there is purity, clarity,and love." Snatam's CDs "Prem," "Shanti," "Grace," "Anand" and "LIVE in Concert" are setting the industry standard for excellnece in New Age sacred music. The Celebrate Peace concerts feature Eastern inspired chant music with Snatam Kaur as the lead vocalist, accompanied by unforgettable guitar playing by Guru Ganesha Singh, Manish Va's master table rhtyhms, and Deva Tanmayo on violin and piano.

Monday, May 19th at 7 p.m.

with Mystic Jamms Band

An evening of kirtan

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

Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m.

With Maggie Smith

"Sweet Dreams Every Night – Naturally: 20 Easy Things to Ensure Good Sleep"

Maggie will cover the 20 easy things to ensure a good nights sleep, 15 things to avoid, and share Flower Essences and Essential oil blends that you can create to support better sleep, and better health.

Maggie Smith is a Flower Essence Practitioner, Certified Aromatherapist, Cranial Sacral and Jin Shin Therapist, and Medical Intuitive. She has over 10 years of mind-body training through The School of Energy Mastery and The Chopra Center for Well Being. She does Intuitive readings for Pets and People.

Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m.

with Geri Larkin

"Plant Seed, Pull Weed: Nurturing the Garden of Your Life"

Geri Larkin gave up a successful career as a management consultant to become a Buddhist priest. In 1995, she started a Zen meditation center in the heart of inner-city Detroit. She is the author of the bestselling Stumbling Toward Enlightenment, Building a Business the Buddhist Way, Tap Dancing in Zen, First You Shave Your Head, The Still Point Dhammapada, and The Chocolate Cake Sutra. A Zen Buddhist ³Guiding Teacher,² she currently lives in Eugene, Oregon. With "Pant Seed, Pull Weed: Nurturing the Garden of Your Life" (HarperOne; May 2008), gardening guru Larkin takes you through the steps of planning, planting, nurturing, and maintaining a garden while offering funny stories and stirring lessons on what plants can teach us about our lives. Like having a best friend talk you through the ways gardening and spiritual practice intertwine and reinforce each other, PLANT SEED, PULL WEED entertains, charms, and stirs you to get your hands dirty and get back in touch with yourself.