What's New . . . March 2006
A Meeting with Bo Lozoff; A Glimpse of the Transcenden; World Harp Orchestra: St. Patrick’s Day Concert; EarthFair 2006 Volunteers Needed; UnGuru visits Seaside Church March 24 ; Azim Khamisa Teaches Forgiveness March 25 in SD; Experience Japanese Art, Culture and Tradition March 25 in Balboa Park; Feng Shui Festival at Phoenix Chinese Cultural Center March 4 & 5; Quail Gardens ' Herb Festival and Tomatomania in Encinitas March 11 & 12; Cure World Hungerat Omega-Mart.net; Win a Copy of the New Book by Wayne Dyer; TheWinners of January's Free Drawing!
A Meeting with Bo Lozoff
“The cause of all our personal problems and nearly all the problems of the world can be summed up in a single sentence: Human life is very deep and our modern dominant lifestyle is not.” — Bo Lozoff
Bo Lozoff, founder of Human Kindness Foundation and the internationally acclaimed Prison-Ashram Project, is an award winning author of several books, including We're All Doing Time, hailed by The Village Voice as “one of the ten books everyone in the world should read.” He and his wife, Sita, have practiced intensively in the world's Great Traditions since 1966.
Bo Lozoff is a man whose simple actions have influenced the lives of countless people, profoundly changing their view of the world and inspiring hopeful communities. After spending a year in silence, Bo has decided to embark on a speaking tour across the U.S. San Diego audiences will have the opportunity to hear him speak and sing on Sunday March 19. 2–4 PM , Bard Hall, First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, 4190 Front Street in Hillcrest. The event and parking are free. A love donation is welcomed. In the early 1970s, Lozoff, after visiting a relative in prison, decided to initiate a Yoga and meditation program in prisons.
With the help of spiritual teacher Ram Dass, the program quickly grew into the now internationally acclaimed Prison Ashram Project. The project encourages prisoners and prison staff to recognize their depth as human beings, to behave accordingly, using the prison as an ashram, the Sanskrit word for “house of God.” By seeing the deeper nature in each person, especially in those who have violated our sense of safety, we can dramatically improve the quality of life for everyone. On Monday March 20 he will speak at San Diego Correctional Facility.
For more information go to: www.humankindness.org or call (619) 283-5303.
Zen Master Dennis Genpo Merzel will present a Big Mind workshop in San Diego on March 14, 7–9pm at the Church of the Brethren, 3850 Westgate. Big Mind is an inner exploration process where participants interact with Genpo Roshi in a group dialogue format to discover and explore transcendent states of being.
Genpo Roshi's lively and direct approach helps people circumvent thought and mental busyness to rest directly in Big Mind and Big Heart, states that are innate, yet beyond the scope of ordinary experience until they are pointed out and encouraged. Like finding buried gold, the experience is enriching, and often very powerful and healing. The program is non-denominational and people of all religious and non-religious affiliations have participated in the workshops. Those with a regular prayer or meditation practice report greater depth in their practice after having experienced Big Mind.
The Big Mind process combines Genpo Roshi's 35 years as a Zen teacher and the insights of western psychology. He has presented workshops to many thousands of participants in America and Europe . He is the author of the DVD Big Mind / Big Heart Revealed and four books, most recently The Path of the Human Being, Zen Teachings on the Bodhisattva Way . His book The Eye Never Sleeps has been translated into seven languages.
The workshop is $10 at the door. For information contact Seisen at 619-477-0390 or call 801-328-8414 or visit www.bigmind.org
World Harp Orchestra: St. Patrick’s Day Concert
The World Harp Orchestra presents a St. Patrick’s Day Concert in San Diego with over 100 harpists including world renowned performers. The concert will take place on March 17 at 7:30PM at the Red Lion Hanalei Hotel in San Diego. Proceeds from this concert will benefit relief disaster aid through the Salvation Army.
The World Harp Orchestra is a gathering of the participants of the International Harp Therapy Program and the International Harp Therapy Conferences bi-annual gathering. This
group meets for classes in San Diego as part of their ongoing education.Historically, the harp has been a symbol of relief and comfort. The International Harp Therapy Program is based in San Diego and collaborates with San Diego Hospice. With the support of this leading teaching and research, hospice data is collected to investigate the healing benefits of harp music. Students also practice at the Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. The Music Therapy Department of Arizona State University also recognizes the International Harp Therapy Program with credits being applied toward a Music Therapy Degree. Classes are conducted on two tracks for harpists learning about the medical field and for caregivers and those wishing to learn how to play the harp.
Leading the World Harp Orchestra isChristina Tourin a world touring harpist, International recording artist and master teacher. Christina is a second generation harpist, who began playing the harp at the age of four. For more information and to purchase tickets please call Christina Tourin 619/473-0008, see www.harprealm.com, call TicketWeb at 866/468-3399 or visit www.ticketweb.com.
EarthFair 2006 Volunteers Needed
San Diego EarthWorks' 16th annual EarthFair What on Earthare We Doing? will be held in Balboa Park on Sunday, May 1, 10am-5pm . The EarthFair is the largest free environmental event in the world, featuring more than 200 exhibitors addressing every aspect of our environment and quality of life. At this fun and educational event, San Diego families can find solutions to today's problems and help to create a better future for us all. Around 60,000 visitors will attend EarthFair.
If you'd like to take action on behalf of the environment, there's no better way than volunteering to help produce EarthFair.
“The EarthFair is really a gift from the citizens of San Diego tothe citizens of San Diego ,” said Chris Klein, EarthFair Production Manager for the past 15 years. “The event is planned and staffed by about 400 volunteers — we couldn't do the event without them.”
Volunteering is easy — and fun. There are 18 different positions from the high-visibility physically active jobs, like the Transportation Team, to more relaxed ones, like staffing an Information Booth. Volunteer work is a minimum of one 3-hour shift, but are very welcome to help out all day. To find out more about volunteering and to sign up online, visit www.earthdayweb.org.
BACK TO TOPUnGuru visits Seaside Church March 24
Aman Motwane is known as the UnGuru. That's because,unlike most gurus and authors who blast you with their wisdom, he guides you to wake up to your own wisdom. Instead of goading you to follow him, he shows you how to find yourself.
In his workshop, Friday, March 24, 7-10pm, Seaside Church, 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas, Aman Motwane won't tell you what to do, what to think or what to believe. Instead, he shows you how to look, how to learn, how to understand. Instead of giving you answers, he empowers you to ask questions in such a way that the answers will reveal themselves to you.
These questions are simple but profound. They are so powerful the fact that you asked these questions will transform your results and your relationships. You will suddenly see the world in a refreshing new way that brings joy, prosperity, optimism, clarity, compassion and wonder into your life. You will suddenly see the essence of what really matters and awaken your wisdom.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call 760- 753-5786 Ext. 4 or visit www.seasidechurch.org.
Aman Motwane is the author of The Power of Wisdom —When You Change How You See the World, Your Whole World Changes . For more info on Aman and his books visit www.PowerOfWisdom.com.
Azim Khamisa Teaches Forgiveness March 25 in SD
Following the tragic loss of his only son Tariq to violence in 1995, Azim Khamisa began a difficult yet fulfilling journey. As a result he discovered the process of forgiveness. The fruits of this journey are yours to share.
Join Azim for a powerful, interactive, healing and uplifting event: The Crown Jewel of Personal Freedom Workshop with Azim Khamisa.
Learn Azim's 3 step process of forgiveness, Find the portal to fulfillment via forgiveness and Connect with an inner strength you never knew you had on Saturday, March 25, 10am-4pm, Deutz Room, Copley Center, Institute of the Americas, UCSD, In Advance: $225, At door: $250 Includes Forgiveness CDs & Workbook valued at $99. Contact Marcy, 858/431-9054, email: marcy@azimkhamisa.com This event is not sponsored by UCSD or the Institute of the Americas .
Azim is a model of courage and compassion. Delivering his message to millions. He has won many awards, been a guest at the White House and selected to participate in the Synthesis Dialogues with the Dalai Lama. He is also the award winning author of Azim's Bardo — From Murder to Forgiveness: A Father's Journey. For more about Azim's story visit: www.azimkhamisa.com.
Experience Japanese Art, Culture and Tradition March 25 in Balboa Park
Japanese art, culture and tradition come alive at the Taka Sumi-e Society's annual art exhibition. Sumi-e, the art of Japanese brush painting, will be demonstrated. Original works by the members of the Society will be displayed and there will be a fashion show highlighting wearable art. Japanese culture and traditions will be showcased through a demonstration of the venerated tea ceremony and performances by Japanese dancers and musicians. March 25 and 26, 11am to 4pm, Room 101, Casa del Prado in Balboa Park , San Diego . For more information contact Takashi Ijichi at 619-255-2501.
BACK TO TOPFeng Shui Festival at Phoenix Chinese Cultural Center
March 4 & 5Find out about Feng Shui, talk to practitioners, get products and join free classes. The Chinese Cultural Center will honor the art and science of Feng Shui on March 4 and 5 at the Feng Shui Festival. The two day Festival is free and will be held at the Cultural Center , 668 North 44th Street , from 10am-5pm both days. There will be certified Feng Shui practitioners “on hand” to assist in balancing energy in the home or office.
Free workshops will be provided each day. Saturday classes include: Basic Feng Shui, Healing with Feng Shui, Feng Shui cures, Room by Room Assessments and Permaculture. Sunday classes include: Clearing Clutter, Healing with Angels and Eastern Healing Techniques. There will be vendors with authentic
Chinese Feng Shui products, crafts, Tai Chi and energy balancing exhibits and food vendors, in addition to the restaurants and retail shops on site. A free drawing for a Feng Shui gift basket and prizes will happen throughout the day.
For more information or booth inquiries, call Feng Shui Arizona at 480-854-6961. Sponsored by Feng Shui Arizona , The Feng Shui Educational Center, The International Feng Shui Guild and the Chinese Cultural Center.
BACK TO TOPQuail Gardens ' Herb Festival and Tomatomania in Encinitas March 11 & 12.
The largest herb festival in Southern California is The 10 th Annual Spring Plant Sale and Tomatomania. More than 20 speakers will discuss unique aspects of herbalism, including herb growing and landscaping, skin care products, native medicinal plants and cooking with herbs. Popular gardener and author Felder
Rushing is a featured speaker and will be signing his new book “Tough Plants for California Gardens .” The Festival also offers tea tastings and herb walks through the Native American garden as well as several events geared toward children. Vendors will be offering an array of plants and crafts and herb products.
The Festival will run from 9am-4pm both days at Quail Botanical Gardens , 230 Quail Gardens Drive , Encinitas. Cost is free with the price of admission and free for members. Garden admission: Adults $8, Seniors $5, Children 3-12 $3 and children under 3 are free.
For more info call: (760) 436-3036 or visit www.qbgardens.com . The mission of Quail Botanical Gardensis to actively participate in the conservation of rare, threatened and endangered plant species, to serve the botanical and horticultural needs of San Diego County and to exist as an urban retreat.
BACK TO TOPCure World Hungerat Omega-Mart.net
A new online merchandise mart called Omega-Mart.net has an amazing goal — to cure world hunger. The site is geared toward helping the needy by donating 95 percent of all net profits to help eliminate hunger.
“I truly believe that God has given me the answer for ending world hunger and poverty. I'm in the right place, America , and free from persecution and I have the right instrument to do this — the Internet.
More money has been made on the Web in a brief period than any other medium in the history of mankind!” states the site's owner, Walter M. Fairley.
Fairley plans to donate the proceeds on a continual basis to various major relief efforts including INSP (Convoy of Hope), TBN (Katrina relief and help for the needy in America and around the world), CBN (Operation Blessing), and also Feed the Children. The donations will be made online to each organization individually. Instead of making a one-time donation, Fairley plans to continue these donations until world hunger is eliminated.
The Web site offers a wide variety of merchandise from electronics to cookware and everything in between. Visitors are able to get what they need conveniently while also helping to fight hunger. Visit the Web site at www.omega-mart.net.
Win a Copy of theNew Book by Wayne Dyer
In celebration of publishing The Light Connection for 20 years, we will be conducting a drawing to give away to five people a copy of Wayne Dyer's new book, Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling. To enter, we need your name, address, phone number and answers to a couple questions. What do you like about, what can you do without, and what would you like to see more of in The Light Connection . Also, tell us if we can use or publish your letter. Postmark your reply by the 15th of March. The drawing will be random and not based on your answers. Tell us what you think and send it to: TLC Wayne Dyer Book Drawing, PO Box 789 , Vista CA 92085.
The Winners of the New Book by Hicks/Abraham on Deliberate Intent in January were:
Mrs. Ida Principe, San Diego, CA;
Miriana Teply, San Diego, CA;
Svetlana Gatpandan, Escondido, CA;
Laurie Rowan, San Diego, CA
and Gail Jolley, Asheville, NC
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