Totalitaianism of Self-Optimization (tags)
"Feel-don't think" is the mantra of the illuminated who accept the social dislocations. This is a withdrawal to private solutions in view of the mounting collective problems. Mindfulness therapy fits perfectly into the contemporary I-fixation that rules many lives.
George Harrison, Steve Jobs, And Paramahansa Yogananda (tags)
Los Angeles was the second home to the great yogi Paramahansa Yogananda who opened up the first US vegetarain restaurant here, who brought meditation and yoga to the West. He died at the Ambassador Hotel.
Gay Buddhist Workshops in Eagle Rock and Hollywood (tags)
The Shambhala Center of LA presents three workshops on “Queer Dharma and the Way of the Warrior” at its Eagle Rock facility (963 Colorado Blvd., L.A., CA 90041) and the Village at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center 1625 Schrader Boulevard, Hollywood, California 90028(323) 993-7400
Understanding that which can only be felt (tags)
Make sure you read to the end Hence always rid yourself of desires in order to observe its secrets; But always allow yourself to have desires in order to observe its manifestations
The Los Angeles Shambhala Center presents a public talk and Zen archery workshop given by Kanjuro Shibata Sensei over the weekend, Oct 30 and November 1st and 2nd.
Right Attitude and Right Conduct : A talk by His Eminence Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche (tags)
The Los Angeles Shambhala Meditation Center will present a public talk by Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche, known as a highly realized being in the Buddhist community, or a Tulku. The eminent lama will explore the question, “We are all trying to do the right thing, but how do we know what’s really right? “
Harp Concert of Jazz and Classical Music (tags)
Performed by Master Harpist Carolyn Sykes @ the Santa Monica Zen Center November 21, 2006 Tuesday 7:30pm Price: $20.00 Australian-born harpist CAROLYN SYKES has been performing in Australia, Asia, Europe and the United States for the past 30 years. Carolyn came to Los Angeles nearly 12 years ago to study for her Masters Degree at the California Institute of the Arts. Since then, she has established her private teaching and performing studio, Pacific Harps, and performs extensively as a soloist for special events and with orchestras and other musical groups both locally and abroad. Carolyn's program for this evening's fundraising event will feature composers from Albeniz to Faure, and Ellington to Miles Davis and Chick Corea.
Shambhala Art: Meditation and the Artist (tags)
Shambhala Art: Meditation and the Artist with Steven Saitzyk Suggested Donation: $10.00, 7:30 pm Oct 17, 2006
From 1 pm - 3 pm, "What is Buddhism?" will be taught by senior students of the Shambhala teachers including: Buddhist teachings on settling a wild mind, developing loving kindness for oneself and others, and working with chaos.
Pema Chödrön's The Places that Scare You: a videotape lecture (tags)
ema Chödrön's The Places that Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times A videotape series presented by Lynda Golan and Stanley Weiser at the Santa Monica Zen Center September 5 - October 10, 2006 September 5, 12, 19, October 3, 10 Tuesday 7:30pm Price: $10.00
Response to the London bombings with causes and solution.
How Cults Work: Block Free Speech whilst waving the UN flag (tags)
Anyone who uses a computer will be painfully familiar with EULAs [End User Licence Agreements]- those nasty non negotiable clauses beloved of Software giants like Microsoft, that we have to accept before installing anything new on our machines. Now EULAs are being used by cults to get people to sign away their rights to free speech.
Trauma is born - or created? Trauma is born By US all. Terrorism (tags)
.................SEATTLE A Call to Seattle RESIDENTS - WITNESS'S NEEDED; To Seattle Police officers - crashing into Seattle police officer's, and shooting 20 to 39(?) bullets at Seattle Police officers; July 10th, 2001; 1:32 AM; [Just North of - the crest of the hill - at east Roanoke St and Harvard Ave East - (on Capitol Hill).]. If you live in the area and have felt, (or feel), any "endangerment" (or fear) due to this event; (or if you feel you have any information you would like to witness); Please contact: ..... WITNESS, PO Box 85503, SEA WA, 98145-1503 ... ...[Email: kennspace@hotmail.com]