In Japan, the divinity Jizō is revered as a special protector of children, travelers, and women. Jizō is also believed to help those who are working with a life problem or physical affliction. Win a beautiful Jizō statue for your home. Raffle tickets are $1 or $5 for 6. Drawing will be held at Stepping Stones Bookstore Sunday, March 28 at 12:45 pm.
May 17 - 27, 2010. Join Dr. Edward Viljoen from the Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa on a pilgrimage to the island of Bali.
This tour is not exclusive to the Center for Spiritual Living and is being advertised in national publications which means the group of travlers will be from beyond our Center's membership. The tour is organized by Islands Express, the tour company that works with the Center for our community travel. Registration and information goes directly through Island Express. See contact information below.
Dr. Edward has taken hundreds of travelers to meet the Balinese and witness their way of life on the Island of the Gods. Enjoy daily prayer, meditation, study and yoga with Dr. Edward and receive
May 2, 2010. 2 pm. An Amazing Concert at the Center exploring the healing, spiritual, and meditative qualities of music through chants, songs, and tableaus from the Eastern and Western traditions alike. Visit www.clerestory.org to listen to Clerestory, the Bay Area's acclaimed eight-man classical a cappella ensemble. Our Music Director, Christopher Fritzsche is one of the eight and has arranged a concert at our Center.
An event not to be missed.
Clerestory is (Left to right, back to front): John Bischoff, Chris Fritzsche, Clifton Massey, Jesse Antin, Kevin Baum, Tom Hart, Dan Cromeenes, Fernando Tarango, Justin Montigne
Veterans of San Francisco's finest vocal groups, Clerestory's singers, from countertenor to bass, remain members of the Bay Area choral community and pride themselves on providing unparalleled performances to local audiences at progressive prices. Clerestory is named for cathedral windows that let in daylight; we tell the "clear story" of the music we sing through sophisticated performances grounded in decades of experience singing together. Clerestory is a tax-exempt non-profit that relies on you to sustain our unique mission.
This concert is made possibel by a sponsorship from two of our members so that all the proceeds after expenses can benefit the General Fund of the Center for Spiritual Living. Our heartfelt gratitude to the donors and to Clerestory for the music, healing and inspiration.
A new four week Monday night basic class begins March 15 and continues through April 5. The class meets from 6:30 to 9 pm. Contact Rev. Carol at 546-4543, x 113.
Stepping Stones Bookstore is Presenting Another Free Event
Sharon M. Rivkin, M.A., M.F.T. will be presenting information about her well known work and reading from her book "Breaking the Argument Cycle"
Sharon M. Rivkin, M.A., M.F.T. author of "Breaking the Argument Cycle" Book Reading and Signing:
Friday March 26 7:00-9:00pm
How to Stop Fighting Without Therapy
Here is an excerpt from the book: "...we learn that the very thing we dread and avoid - the root of our conflict - is also the source of our healing."
Wonderful Feedback!
Martha, Yes, "Lighthearted..." was a beautiful event. And the writing was rich and evocative, touching many notes of perception, feeling, healing, beauty, and stellar wit! I attended as a patron, and came away thrilled. I attend many readings of poetry and fiction, and this one stands up with the best of them, and better than some. Must be the work of love and consistent conscousness work. Oh, what a surprise, tsk. Well done, Martha!
"Thank you a thousand times. You all teach me how to love so many who are so different, yet we are the same in our passion for music and the spirit..."
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Sharon M. Rivkin, M.A., M.F.T. author of "Breaking the Argument Cycle" Book Reading and Signing:
