Our Lady of Guadalupe greets visitors at my door during the Christmas season. She brings the message for all people, to see the miracles they witness in their lives. We are in the season of joy and illumination. As we enjoy the beautiful decorations, carols, and multiple productions of the Nutcracker (one of my persona…

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day by enhancing breast health at this for-women-only event with Michelle Bobier and Dr. Nina Yunovich, holistic health coach!  In this two-hour event, you will learn the root causes of breast disease, explore proven methods for preventing and alleviating fibrocystic breast conditions, and le…

LIVING IN THIS WORLD ABIDING IN PEACE LOPÖN JANN JACKSON FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015 7:00 PM World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace in not the absence of violence. Peace is the manifestation of human compassion. – The Dalai Lama Life Is not easy. Sometimes there seems to be so much turmoil and pain in our lives…

WINTER SOLSTICE: The Return of the Light Winter Solstice is one of my favorite holidays. I love the magical paradox of Winter Solstice: that it is both the longest night of the year and, simultaneously, the return of the light to the Earth. I love the resounding silence that blankets the land when the snow falls. I lov…

TAMING THE MIND I LOPÖN JANN JACKSON SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 to SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Seemingly one may have boundless knowledge from studies and reflection but if one is not attuned to knowing what mind is, then one is not able to tame the enemy of destructive emotions.   ~ Longchenpa   The Buddha ta…

A Winter Solstice Workshop with Bridget Boland Join shaman, writer and Forrest Yoga instructor Bridget Boland for a truly “enlightening” workshop including soulful ritual, yoga, vision journeying, seasonal music, and light snacks. You’ll make lanterns and portable altars to aid you in celebrating throughout this season…

GongLab Holiday Celebration Sunday, December 6, 6:30pm to 9:00pm: Skylight Event Space, Heartwood Center Featuring: The Gong Bath Shadow Tale “Sleeping in the Forest,” Hot Tea & Pastries, and a very Special Preview Performance of a New Collaborative Work! With Musical Guests: Suwan Choi, Byoung Kim, Rick Kubes and Khar…

My passion for and practice of restorative medicine is based upon the belief and experience that the body can and will heal itself if function is optimized in the following five areas: Hormones Nutrition Toxin Clearance Mind; and Body All symptoms and disease come from imbalances in the above-mentioned five areas. The…

Remember that 90 % of communication is via body language. Make sure your body language and your words are congruent Make eye contact. Make ‘I ‘ statements. Take responsibility for your own feelings and actions. Remember no one else makes us feel anything.( our feelings are our inner reaction to external stimuli ) Speak…

WALKING THE PATH OF THE BUDDHA LOPÖN BARBARA RYAN SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2015 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM The path of the nine yanas (or journeys) provides an overview of the Buddhist teachings and was generously taught by H.E. Mindrolling Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche on her recent visit to Osel Ling. This one-day program will provide…