In December 2017
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Oneness Wednesdays – details here
Friday, December 1, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (DATE CHANGE!)
Free DVD showings, silent sitting and dialogue.
Facilitator: David Bruneau
These meetings, now on the first Friday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, are sponsored by the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada. J. Krishnamurti, the world-renowned 20th century philosopher and educator, has written and lectured extensively on relevant subjects such as freedom, love, truth, and meditation. His ability to tackle these themes with great honesty and insight has helped many to see themselves and the world around them in a new way. The focus is on self understanding through self inquiry and includes contemporary teachers other than Krishnamurti. The gatherings will include a short video clip of “K” speaking on a chosen topic, a printed handout from his book “Freedom From the Known”, which will be read at the meeting, and a group discussion. In this type of discussion, purposeful awareness of the goings on of the mind is suggested while a chosen topic is being looked at. This allows us to listen to others and observe ourselves in the process of discovering each subject anew and with clarity, as though encountering it and ourselves for the first time, and to share our spontaneous insight as it arises… Thus, this is an invitation to learn about ourselves and to act on our new discoveries. Then a video will be shown of another spiritual teacher such as Eckhart Tolle, Mooji, Rupert Spira, or Scott Kiloby – the specific person may vary each time – speaking on the same subject. Finally, there will be another opportunity for group dialogue as time allows. There is no charge for these events.
For further information please visit krishnamurti-canada.ca
Monday, December 4th 7-9 p.m.
Victoria Evening Satsang event with Adam Chacksfield
You are invited to receive the ultimate gift as Adam shares the direct experience of the mind, heart, and life falling open. In this effortless opening, your natural abundance of joy, peace, wisdom, and love becomes apparent and available. Heart-centered, gentle, and direct, Adam offers a path straight into the truth of who we are.
$15-20 (no one turned away due to lack of funds.)
For more information go to www.adamchacksfield.com or contact Tamara at tamara@inessencecounselling.com
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Tuesdays October 10 – December 12/17 at 2:30 to 4:00 PM
Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga with Don McGinnis
Drop ins are welcome for this weekly class beginning October 10.
Kum Nye (pronounced KOOM NAY) was introduced to North America in the 1970’s by Rimpoche Tarthang Tulku, and is now practiced worldwide. Kum Nye is part of a lineage which links Tibetan with Chinese and Indian practices. A gentle healing system that relieves stress, transforms negative patterns, helps us to be more balanced and healthy, and increases our enjoyment, energy and appreciation of life.
Kum Nye has been practiced since the time of the Buddha, looks and feels like a combination of qi gong, yoga, and meditation. This practice was introduced to the west as a way to assist the restless mind to relax and deepen meditative practice. The practice involves gentle movement, chanting, and sitting practice.
To Register or for more information: Contact Don McGinnis at info@movingpresence.center or 250-897-5576 website movingpresence.center
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Friday, December 8th, 6 – 9 pm Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Bhakti Night
Bhakti Night is an evening of Devotion, Mythical Stories, and celebrating the Love found in the spiritual path. Please join us for a vegan dinner at 6:00 and kirtan (call and response singing of sacred chants) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Suggested donation $10-$20.
For more info or to volunteer: robinavirk@gmail.com Cell 778 677 0606
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Sunday December 10th, 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
Holistic Death Care Gatherings, hosted by Sacred Grief – Shauna Janz, MA
The Holistic Death Care Gathering is a series of community events bringing folks together that are interested in alternative approaches to death, dying and grief. The goal of these Gatherings is to nurture a community of care and to provide a local platform to share knowledge, resources and learning opportunities. Each meeting will be an opportunity to connect with others and to learn from a speaker on a particular aspect of holistic death care.
Registration will be through Eventbrite, set up a few weeks before each Gathering.
For more information, please contact Shauna – shaunajanz@gmail.com
Future events 2018 – January 28th, March 11th, April 29th
Thursday, December 21st, 6-9 pm
Winter SOULstice: The Nature of Wild Food & Sacred Sound
Nature’s Chef & Light of Sound
Join us for this powerful SOULstice celebration remembering the light as we bath in the darkness of the night on the shortest day of the year, connecting with each other over wildcrafted food and sacred sound vibration. This has been an incredible year and we intend to celebrate our collective evolution and honour this passage into 2018.
Since the beginning of time, our human evolution has developed from pure sound vibration and wild foods. Join us for a magical experience of dinner and sacred sounds within the Church of Truth as we journey through the senses.
Nature’s Chef, Tom Kral will create a local-wild-holistic feast. This meal will be plant-based and gluten-free with a wild seafood and sourdough option. After dinner, to soothe our digestion, sound healing practitioner, Astaria, Light of Sound, will lead us through a magical Harmonic Sound Journey.
Music and sound has the unique ability to cultivate a sense of love, peacefulness, and clarity throughout every cell in the body, whilst bringing one into alignment with truth, higher consciousness, and connection with the Divine. Sound Vibration allows the body to entrain to a higher frequency, creating space for self-healing, heightened awareness, and remembrance of one’s truest form.
For more information, click: https://www.facebook.com/events/166275207305167/
or feel free to contact Tom for any dietary concerns or questions at 250.580.0010 or tom@natureschef.ca’
In November 2017
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Oneness Wednesdays – details here
Friday, November 3, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free DVD showings, silent sitting and dialogue.
Facilitator: David Bruneau
These meetings, now on the first Friday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, are sponsored by the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada. J. Krishnamurti, the world-renowned 20th century philosopher and educator, has written and lectured extensively on relevant subjects such as freedom, love, truth, and meditation. His ability to tackle these themes with great honesty and insight has helped many to see themselves and the world around them in a new way. The focus is on self understanding through self inquiry and includes contemporary teachers other than Krishnamurti. The gatherings will include a short video clip of “K” speaking on a chosen topic, a printed handout from his book “Freedom From the Known”, which will be read at the meeting, and a group discussion. In this type of discussion, purposeful awareness of the goings on of the mind is suggested while a chosen topic is being looked at. This allows us to listen to others and observe ourselves in the process of discovering each subject anew and with clarity, as though encountering it and ourselves for the first time, and to share our spontaneous insight as it arises… Thus, this is an invitation to learn about ourselves and to act on our new discoveries. Then a video will be shown of another spiritual teacher such as Eckhart Tolle, Mooji, Rupert Spira, or Scott Kiloby – the specific person may vary each time – speaking on the same subject. Finally, there will be another opportunity for group dialogue as time allows. There is no charge for these events.
For further information please visit krishnamurti-canada.ca
Saturday, November 4, 2017 10-4 p.m.
Lessons from the Pachamana Alliance – FACILITATORS: Michael Tacon and Chris Bullock
“Lessons from the Pachamama Alliance” is a shortened version of the Pachamama Symposium, with some discussion also – thanks to material supplied by Linda Chan—of an unique training course, “Game Changer Intensive” which the Pachamama Alliance developed to prepare people to engage in effective action in the world.
Please register by writing to: chrisbullock@shaw.ca
For More Information: call/text Linda at 250-380-6383
About the Pachamama Alliance: The Pachamama Alliance was founded in response to an appeal from the Achuar, an indigenous group in the Amazon rain forest, for help in protecting their lands. The Achuar insisted that the most lasting help they could receive would be if the Alliance worked to change the misguided “dream of the Western world.” To work on this change, the Alliance evolved the Pachamama Symposium, a hard-hitting program using research, video material and participant discussion to explain how environmental disaster, social injustice and spiritual emptiness are linked in the “dream,” and to explore how to move to a world based on spiritual fulfilment, environmental sustainability, and social and economic justice.
For More info: https://www.pachamama.org/
About Michael Tacon and Chris Bullock, Facilitators:
Michael is strongly committed to finding ways to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world in a positive and constructive way through his work with the Sooke Transition Town Initiative and his work as a facilitator with the Pachamama Alliance. He currently lives in Harbourside, a Cohousing community for seniors, in Sooke.
Chris finds his inspiration in poetry, hiking, men’s groups, compassionate communication, and a spirituality based on the discovery of the radiance of everyday life, and the connection of all beings. He finds the Pachamama Alliance’s linking of environmental sustainability, social justice and spiritual fulfilment to be an important part of the way forward in these troubled times.
COST: $15 donation. Some snacks and refreshments but bring a lunch.
This event is a fundraiser for the Church of Truth.
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams —- Eleanor Roosevelt
Sunday November 5th/17, 2:00 – 4:30 pm.
Holistic Death Care Gatherings, hosted by Sacred Grief – Shauna Janz, MA
The Holistic Death Care Gathering is a series of community events bringing folks together that are interested in alternative approaches to death, dying and grief. The goal of these Gatherings is to nurture a community of care and to provide a local platform to share knowledge, resources and learning opportunities. Each meeting will be an opportunity to connect with others and to learn from a speaker on a particular aspect of holistic death care.
Registration will be through Eventbrite, set up a few weeks before each Gathering.
For more information, please contact Shauna – shaunajanz@gmail.com
Future events 2017 – December 10th, 2018 – January 28th, March 11th, April 29th
Tuesdays October 10 – December 12/17 at 2:30 to 4:00 PM
Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga with Don McGinnis
Drop ins are welcome for this weekly class beginning October 10.
Kum Nye (pronounced KOOM NAY) was introduced to North America in the 1970’s by Rimpoche Tarthang Tulku, and is now practiced worldwide. Kum Nye is part of a lineage which links Tibetan with Chinese and Indian practices. A gentle healing system that relieves stress, transforms negative patterns, helps us to be more balanced and healthy, and increases our enjoyment, energy and appreciation of life.
Kum Nye has been practiced since the time of the Buddha, looks and feels like a combination of qi gong, yoga, and meditation. This practice was introduced to the west as a way to assist the restless mind to relax and deepen meditative practice. The practice involves gentle movement, chanting, and sitting practice.
To Register or for more information: Contact Don McGinnis at info@movingpresence.center or 250-897-5576 website movingpresence.center
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Friday, November 10th, 6 – 9 pm Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Bhakti Night
Bhakti Night is an evening of Devotion, Mythical Stories, and celebrating the Love found in the spiritual path. Please join us for a vegan dinner at 6:00 and kirtan (call and response singing of sacred chants) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Suggested donation $10-$20.
For more info or to volunteer: robinavirk@gmail.com Cell 778 677 0606
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In October 2017
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Oneness Wednesdays – details here
Monday, October 2nd, 7pm
Group Aura Reading and Healing with Eloise Gladders
Join Eloise Gladders, spiritual and intuitive healer, for an evening of meditation and energy work. This is a chakra clearing and healing. No previous meditation experience is required. Please bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, as your vibration will go up.
Investement is $25. To reserve your seat rsvp by e-transfer to healingwitheloise@gmail.com, or pay by credit card at http://eloisegladders-healer.com.
Email: healingwitheloise@gmail.com Phone: 250-882-1110
Tuesdays October 10 – December 12/17 at 2:30 to 4:00 PM
Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga with Don McGinnis
Drop ins are welcome for this weekly class beginning October 10.
Kum Nye (pronounced KOOM NAY) was introduced to North America in the 1970’s by Rimpoche Tarthang Tulku, and is now practiced worldwide. Kum Nye is part of a lineage which links Tibetan with Chinese and Indian practices. A gentle healing system that relieves stress, transforms negative patterns, helps us to be more balanced and healthy, and increases our enjoyment, energy and appreciation of life.
Kum Nye has been practiced since the time of the Buddha, looks and feels like a combination of qi gong, yoga, and meditation. This practice was introduced to the west as a way to assist the restless mind to relax and deepen meditative practice. The practice involves gentle movement, chanting, and sitting practice.
To Register or for more information: Contact Don McGinnis at info@movingpresence.center or 250-897-5576 website movingpresence.center
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Friday, October 13th, 6 – 9 pm Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Bhakti Night
Bhakti Night is an evening of Devotion, Mythical Stories, and celebrating the Love found in the spiritual path. Please join us for a vegan dinner at 6:00 and kirtan (call and response singing of sacred chants) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Suggested donation $10-$20.
For more info or to volunteer: robinavirk@gmail.com Cell 778 677 0606
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Saturday October 14th 10:00 am
Sunday October 15th 9:30 am (Meet at Beacon Hill Park)
Hearts Awakening Retreat / Carla Pilton & Mark Correia
Renew, regenerate and experience a profound heart opening weekend. We will dive deeply into the areas of your life that are ready to shift and transform. Deepening into stillness, expanding the heart, strengthening your spiritual connection, in a weekend that is sure to leave you in a place of pure bliss and clarity.
For more details and to register: Go to Eventbrite.ca and type in “Hearts Awakening”
or click on this link:
For questions, please contact Carla at 250-951-1012 or email: shiftenergynow@gmail.com
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Sunday, October 22nd 3:00 pm
Victoria’s Donation-Based Spirit Circle with Spiritual Teacher, Brad Johnson.
The Spirit Circle is a monthly event where we look deeper into the inner abilities of ourselves. From spirit communication, psychic development and self-empowerment & actualization teachings helping you on your journey to become the authentic self.
Event is by donation. Doors open at 2:45pm, Event at 3pm.
For info, contact Brad at 236-882-3305 or email info@reality-whisperer.com
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Monday, October 23rd, 6-9pm
Grief Support – Companioning Others with Dignity and Meaning
Facilitated by Shauna Janz, MA
Practical and soulful approaches to supporting others through grief, loss and transition in ways that promote dignity and meaning through times of pain. This is an experiential workshop grounded in methods of Satir Transformational Therapy and Response-based Practice and for anyone interested in heart-centered therapeutic approaches to supporting others through difficult times – whether it be death of a loved one, illness, divorce, relationship endings, substance use/recovery, moving, cultural loss, major life transitions and more.
Welcome care-givers, support workers, community volunteers, counsellors, clergy, social workers, students, family members, and other healing practitioners.
For more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/grief-support-companioning-others-with-dignity-and-meaning-tickets-36529779554
Questions? shaunajanz@gmail.com
Friday, Oct 27th, 7 pm
Victoria Film Debut with Filmmakers: Conscious:Fulfilling our Higher Evolutionary Potential
Is crisis pushing us toward a leap in consciousness?
The new 1 hour documentary film Conscious asks about our potential to achieve a transformation in consciousness, which might be both inevitable and essential at this juncture in our development if we are going to continue the human journey.
A film inspired by the work of Sri Aurobindo featuring interviews with Brian Thomas Swimme, Stanislav Grof, Michael Murphy, and many more. Our esteemed visionaries delve into science, the arts, love, and divinity to unveil our most profound human potential.
With beautiful imagery, inspiring music, and the wisdom of respected scholars, the documentary film Conscious unveils a deeper spiritual meaning in our radically changing world.
Link to watch trailer: www.integralinspirations.com/film
Suggested Donation: $5.00 – $10.00
The filmmakers will be available for Q&A after the film.
The DVD, the Book, and the CD featuring the original soundtrack will be available for purchase after the showing.
For more information: integralinspirations@yahoo.com
“This visually beautiful film inspires you to think about human possibilities and spirituality. It is a film that can be watched and enjoyed numerous times.”
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In September 2017
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Oneness Wednesdays – details here
Friday, Sept 1, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (DATE CHANGE!)
Free DVD showings, silent sitting and dialogue.
Facilitator: David Bruneau
These meetings, now on the first Friday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, are sponsored by the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada. J. Krishnamurti, the world-renowned 20th century philosopher and educator, has written and lectured extensively on relevant subjects such as freedom, love, truth, and meditation. His ability to tackle these themes with great honesty and insight has helped many to see themselves and the world around them in a new way. The focus is on self understanding through self inquiry and includes contemporary teachers other than Krishnamurti. The gatherings will include a short video clip of “K” speaking on a chosen topic, a printed handout from his book “Freedom From the Known”, which will be read at the meeting, and a group discussion. In this type of discussion, purposeful awareness of the goings on of the mind is suggested while a chosen topic is being looked at. This allows us to listen to others and observe ourselves in the process of discovering each subject anew and with clarity, as though encountering it and ourselves for the first time, and to share our spontaneous insight as it arises… Thus, this is an invitation to learn about ourselves and to act on our new discoveries. Then a video will be shown of another spiritual teacher such as Eckhart Tolle, Mooji, Rupert Spira, or Scott Kiloby – the specific person may vary each time – speaking on the same subject. Finally, there will be another opportunity for group dialogue as time allows. There is no charge for these events.
For further information please visit krishnamurti-canada.ca
Friday, September 8th, 6 – 9 pm Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Bhakti Night
Bhakti Night is an evening of Devotion, Mythical Stories, and celebrating the Love found in the spiritual path. Please join us for a vegan dinner at 6:00 and kirtan (call and response singing of sacred chants) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Suggested donation $10-$20.
For more info or to volunteer: robinavirk@gmail.com Cell 778 677 0606
Friday, September 22nd, 6 – 9 pm
Sacred Flower Ceremony (Puja): Discover the Transformational Power of Sacred Ceremony
In this powerful evening, Ramana will be conducting a puja—a powerful, sacred Indian ceremony-designed to invoke the energy of Goddess Durga and the holy mountain Arunachula . This is an evening of surrendering anything that is keeping us from fully living our destiny, and opening to the purity of the true self.
Everyone is welcome to attend, especially anyone who would like to receive a healing or send healing out to others. Please bring a beautiful flower for an offering at the ceremony.
Donation: $20 or more ($10 for the financially challenged) at the Door – After expenses, all proceeds go to the Om Shanti Widows of India and the India School Fund* – Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for Meditation and Pre-Program. Flower Puja Ceremony starts at 7 p.m. (Please be on Time) and continues till 9 p.m.
For more info: http://ramanainvictoria.weebly.com/ or email: ramana.awakening@gmail.com or text/call Linda at 250-380-6383
Ramana Victoria Event Poster: Ramana Event Poster (11 X 17) Victoria Event Flyer: Ramana Flyer for Victoria
Harbour Living Event Posting: http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/discover-the-transformational-power-of-sacred-ceremony-in-a-flower-puja/
In August 2017
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Oneness Wednesdays – details here
Sundays, 11 am to Noon
Sunday Services – details here
Friday, August 11, 7:30pm
SINGVITATION…An Evening of Improvisation featuring Edmonton based musician, composer, choir director and vocal improviser KAREN PORKKA
Bringing with her all the inspiration and sounds from her west coast tour of The Singing V.I.N.E. (a vocal improvisation workshop). The night will be one of a kind, interactive concert filled with soulful sounds and spontaneous creations.
Tickets at the door $10-20(Sliding scale)
For more information about Karen and Vocal Improvisation visit www.karenporkka.com
Saturday, August 12, 2017, 10am – 1pm
The Singing V.I.N.E. (Vocal Improvisation Nourishing Everyone)
Step into the Garden of Vocal Improvisation to Nourish the Creative Soul.
Connect with others in luscious harmonies, grooves from around the world and soul-filled sounds of spontaneous music inspired from All That We Are. This workshop is ideal for those who love to sing, to play vocally and are wanting to find new ways of expressing themselves. We will be exploring the building blocks of making music (melody, harmony and rhythm) while cultivating skills of Compassion and Generosity by listening deeply to ourselves and others.
Cost is $35 – Only 20 spaces available
(Cost is $30 for those who attend the SINGVITATION Concert the night before)
To register visit Eventbrite.ca and search The Singing V.I.N.E. – Victoria
or Contact Karen via her website www.karenporkka.com to pay by etransfer or PayPal. For more information about Karen and Vocal Improvisation visit www.karenporkka.com
Sunday, August 20th, 2-4 pm
Holistic Death Care Gathering, hosted by Shauna Janz MA
Guest Speaker: Don Morris, M.Ed
The Holistic Death Care Gathering is a series of community events bringing folks together that are interested in alternative approaches to death, dying and grief. The goal of these Gatherings is to nurture a community of care and to provide a local platform to share knowledge, resources and learning opportunities. Don Morris M.Ed will be sharing his own journey working in the field of deathcare, including spiritual and ritual aspects, and offering an introduction to facilitating home funeral ceremonies, including some of the legalities that surround it.
To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/holistic-death-care-gathering-august-tickets-35928434916
In July 2017
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Oneness Wednesdays – details here
Sundays, 11 am to Noon
Sunday Services – details here
Saturday, July 15, 9AM-5PM
BASIC KRUGER OMNI HEALING SEMINAR, taught by Dr. Joshua Kruger – Course Developer and Teacher
You will learn in one day how to balance your entire nervous system via the skin.
- This gentle yet effective 7 to 10 minute treatment always gets profound immediate results.
- No special equipment is needed and can be performed anywhere.
- It does not require any previous health care knowledge and is open to anyone: lay people, energy workers, massage therapists, all types of health care professionals.
- You will learn to give yourself, your loved ones, clients and even your pets a full body treatment.
- You receive training in pre and post testing so you and the subject witness the immediate results.
- A complete illustrated manual. Lecture with Videos and hands on training.
For more Info. and Registration, simply go to KrugerOmniHealing.com
Monday 24 July, 7PM
Yoni Egg Ceremony with Mercedes and Yani
Blessings Sisters, Shaktis, Feminine Wild Women,
We are gathering for an evening of Sacred Connection. Calling in the sacred in alignment to our embodied expression. Come join in this intimate setting where we can take a breath from our daily routine and offer ourselves the gift of a self loving practice. Making you feel like the radiant Goddess that you are. Connecting with your higher self, your body, your womb & your Yoni – Sanskrit for Sacred Temple.
And the sexual, life force energy that’s flowing all within us and can be guided to creatitivity, your passions and life’s purpose. This is an opportunity to become your own lover and take the time to in’joy yourself ? You will be able to continue the Yoni Egg practice at home, so you can tune in to your own Sacred Space.
The evening will be led by Mercedes & Yani. We have limited spaces, to share an intimate space together. So please contact us prior about attendance & payments. Price varies depending if you wish to purchase a Jade Egg for the Ceremony or if you intend to bring your own.
Information/registration: https://www.facebook.com/events/1110119865756901
yani@intimacyunleashed.com
In June 2017
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Oneness Wednesdays – details here
Tuesdays, Noon to 1:30.
The High Noon Choir
The High Noon Choir invites all who like to sing in harmony to join us on Tuesdays for lively and joyous sessions of song. Directed by Shivon Robinsong, founder of the Gettin’ Higher Choir, the High Noon Choir provides a place for singers who are looking for a daytime outlet for their voices. Our repertoire is eclectic, including but not limited to world music, spirituals, African freedom songs, various rounds and chants, as well as some contemporary music. You do not need to know how to read music as much of the music is learned by oral tradition. New singers are always welcome!
Info: registration (including fees), contact Gloria Hansen at gloria@gettinhigherchoir.ca or 250-995-8731
Monday Mornings May 1 to June 26, 9:30 – 11:00
(except May 29)
Start your week off right: with a healthy dose of self-love!
YES Yoga Empowerment Self-care
Relax into your inner power
by Syama Bonita
Gentle yoga classes followed by practical lessons in Healing Arts –
meditation, breath, energy awareness, EFT, 5 rites and more
$15/class (drop in)
Syama is a life-long yoga, meditation and healing arts practitioner, a teacher, workshop leader and transformation coach and the initiator of Bhakti Nights at the CoT.
For more info: mirabai@telus.net
Friday,June 2, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (DATE CHANGE!)
Free DVD showings, silent sitting and dialogue.
Facilitator: David Bruneau
These meetings, now on the first Friday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, are sponsored by the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada. J. Krishnamurti, the world-renowned 20th century philosopher and educator, has written and lectured extensively on relevant subjects such as freedom, love, truth, and meditation. His ability to tackle these themes with great honesty and insight has helped many to see themselves and the world around them in a new way. The focus is on self understanding through self inquiry and includes contemporary teachers other than Krishnamurti. The gatherings will include a short video clip of “K” speaking on a chosen topic, a printed handout from his book “Freedom From the Known”, which will be read at the meeting, and a group discussion. In this type of discussion, purposeful awareness of the goings on of the mind is suggested while a chosen topic is being looked at. This allows us to listen to others and observe ourselves in the process of discovering each subject anew and with clarity, as though encountering it and ourselves for the first time, and to share our spontaneous insight as it arises… Thus, this is an invitation to learn about ourselves and to act on our new discoveries. Then a video will be shown of another spiritual teacher such as Eckhart Tolle, Mooji, Rupert Spira, or Scott Kiloby – the specific person may vary each time – speaking on the same subject. Finally, there will be another opportunity for group dialogue as time allows. There is no charge for these events.
For further information please visit krishnamurti-canada.ca
Friday, June 9, Dinner: 6:00 p.m. – CANCELLED
Bhakti Night – (Cancelled for the Summer)
Bhakti Night is an evening of Devotion, Mythical Stories, and celebrating the Love found in the spiritual path. Please join us for a vegan dinner at 6:00 and kirtan (call and response singing of sacred chants) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Suggested donation $10-$20.
For more info or to volunteer: robinavirk@gmail.com Cell 778 677 0606
Saturday, June 17th – 10:00am – 1:00pm Workshop: Healing for Life
Saturday, June 17th – 4:30pm – 6:30pm Energizing Water for Healing
Sunday, June 18th – 4:30pm – 6:30pm Energizing Water for Healing
Dr. Jayanath Abeywickrama is a renowned Ayurvedic medical doctor, healer, teacher and author. He comes from a lineage of 31 generations of unbroken traditional Sri Lanka Ayurveda. As a medical doctor and healer, Dr. Abey works to relieve physical and mental, visible and invisible sufferings using the ancient miracle science of chanting mantras and energizing water.
Dr. Abey transfers powerful healing energy to you reading colors of your aura. He energizes water specifically for you to gain health perfection and energy. Please bring 1 liter bottle of water (glass preferred). Feel free to bring meditation cushions.
For more information or to RSVP and register for private consultations, please contact Alice King at 250-595-7833 or by email at aliceking@shaw.ca or Peter McCoppin at 250 595-3872 or by email at petermccoppin@telus.net.
In May 2017
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Oneness Wednesdays – details here
Tuesdays, Noon to 1:30.
The High Noon Choir
The High Noon Choir invites all who like to sing in harmony to join us on Tuesdays for lively and joyous sessions of song. Directed by Shivon Robinsong, founder of the Gettin’ Higher Choir, the High Noon Choir provides a place for singers who are looking for a daytime outlet for their voices. Our repertoire is eclectic, including but not limited to world music, spirituals, African freedom songs, various rounds and chants, as well as some contemporary music. You do not need to know how to read music as much of the music is learned by oral tradition. New singers are always welcome!
Info: registration (including fees), contact Gloria Hansen at gloria@gettinhigherchoir.ca or 250-995-8731
Monday Mornings May 1 to June 26, 9:30 – 11:00
(except May 29)
Start your week off right: with a healthy dose of self-love!
YES Yoga Empowerment Self-care
Relax into your inner power
by Syama Bonita
Gentle yoga classes followed by practical lessons in Healing Arts –
meditation, breath, energy awareness, EFT, 5 rites and more
$15/class (drop in)
Syama is a life-long yoga, meditation and healing arts practitioner, a teacher, workshop leader and transformation coach and the initiator of Bhakti Nights at the CoT.
For more info: mirabai@telus.net
Friday, May 5, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (DATE CHANGE!)
Free DVD showings, silent sitting and dialogue.
Facilitator: David Bruneau
These meetings, now on the first Friday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, are sponsored by the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada. J. Krishnamurti, the world-renowned 20th century philosopher and educator, has written and lectured extensively on relevant subjects such as freedom, love, truth, and meditation. His ability to tackle these themes with great honesty and insight has helped many to see themselves and the world around them in a new way. The focus is on self understanding through self inquiry and includes contemporary teachers other than Krishnamurti. The gatherings will include a short video clip of “K” speaking on a chosen topic, a printed handout from his book “Freedom From the Known”, which will be read at the meeting, and a group discussion. In this type of discussion, purposeful awareness of the goings on of the mind is suggested while a chosen topic is being looked at. This allows us to listen to others and observe ourselves in the process of discovering each subject anew and with clarity, as though encountering it and ourselves for the first time, and to share our spontaneous insight as it arises… Thus, this is an invitation to learn about ourselves and to act on our new discoveries. Then a video will be shown of another spiritual teacher such as Eckhart Tolle, Mooji, Rupert Spira, or Scott Kiloby – the specific person may vary each time – speaking on the same subject. Finally, there will be another opportunity for group dialogue as time allows. There is no charge for these events.
For further information please visit krishnamurti-canada.ca
Saturday May 6, 7-10 p.m.
The Church of Truth Annual Talent Show
Refreshments will be available
Please contact Ella Brown at 250-411-2022 or ellabee999@gmail.com if you want to participate.
Friday, May 12, Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Bhakti Night
Bhakti Night is an evening of Devotion, Mythical Stories, and celebrating the Love found in the spiritual path. Please join us for a vegan dinner at 6:00 and kirtan (call and response singing of sacred chants) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Suggested donation $10-$20.
For more info or to volunteer: robinavirk@gmail.com Cell 778 677 0606
Saturday, May 13, 8 p.m.
Mystic Journey
Join us for a performance of improvisational music and the sacred poetry of Rumi, Hafiz and others to HONOUR the FEMININE on this MOTHER’S DAY weekend. The World Music ensemble, SAFFRON will be providing the musical palette. It features NIEL GOLDEN on TABLA, HANG and Percussion, KEN HALL on the Middle Eastern OUD (lute), NEY (flute) and GUITAR and ENRIQUE RIVAS on GUITAR and TRES.
The inspiratinal poetry of Rumi, Hafiz, Rabia and others will be interspersed with music by readers Judi Trost and Linda Moore. Whirling Dervish, Raqib Burk will be dancing.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets at the door $18.00.
For more information: 250-598-1810
Sunday, May 28th, 6:30-9:00pm
Quantum Sound Therapy group event with Bill Little and Andrea Sahadath
Come out and help shift the lense through which you see life, come and shift your consciousness. During this workshop we will discuss the journey of Consciousness using Sound and Technology. You will also participate as sound, energy and vibration is used, in a very unique way, to assist you in dropping subconscious beliefs patterns holding you back!!
For more information visit these links: clearlyconscious.ca https://www.facebook.com/events/446331982374753/
contact: jeffrobertswrites@gmail.com
In April 2017
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Oneness Wednesdays – details here
Tuesdays, Noon to 1:30.
The High Noon Choir
The High Noon Choir invites all who like to sing in harmony to join us on Tuesdays for lively and joyous sessions of song. Directed by Shivon Robinsong, founder of the Gettin’ Higher Choir, the High Noon Choir provides a place for singers who are looking for a daytime outlet for their voices. Our repertoire is eclectic, including but not limited to world music, spirituals, African freedom songs, various rounds and chants, as well as some contemporary music. You do not need to know how to read music as much of the music is learned by oral tradition. New singers are always welcome!
Info: registration (including fees), contact Gloria Hansen at gloria@gettinhigherchoir.ca or 250-995-8731
Monday April 3, 7-8 pm
LAUGHTER THERAPY WORKSHOP Laran Kriese facillitator
Laughter Therapy is a way to loosen the tension you hold on to. The subsequent release will invigorate you, increase joy and help you be the person you are meant to be
Sliding Scale Admission $10-$50: give what you receive
Contact LaranKriese@gmail.com or text/call 250-634-3764 to reserve a space
Friday, Apr 7, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (DATE CHANGE!)
Free DVD showings, silent sitting and dialogue.
Facilitator: David Bruneau
These meetings, now on the first Friday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, are sponsored by the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada. J. Krishnamurti, the world-renowned 20th century philosopher and educator, has written and lectured extensively on relevant subjects such as freedom, love, truth, and meditation. His ability to tackle these themes with great honesty and insight has helped many to see themselves and the world around them in a new way. The focus is on self understanding through self inquiry and includes contemporary teachers other than Krishnamurti. The gatherings will include a short video clip of “K” speaking on a chosen topic, a printed handout from his book “Freedom From the Known”, which will be read at the meeting, and a group discussion. In this type of discussion, purposeful awareness of the goings on of the mind is suggested while a chosen topic is being looked at. This allows us to listen to others and observe ourselves in the process of discovering each subject anew and with clarity, as though encountering it and ourselves for the first time, and to share our spontaneous insight as it arises… Thus, this is an invitation to learn about ourselves and to act on our new discoveries. Then a video will be shown of another spiritual teacher such as Eckhart Tolle, Mooji, Rupert Spira, or Scott Kiloby – the specific person may vary each time – speaking on the same subject. Finally, there will be another opportunity for group dialogue as time allows. There is no charge for these events.
For further information please visit krishnamurti-canada.ca
Friday, April 14, Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Bhakti Night
Bhakti Night is an evening of Devotion, Mythical Stories, and celebrating the Love found in the spiritual path. Please join us for a vegan dinner at 6:00 and kirtan (call and response singing of sacred chants) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Suggested donation $10-$20.
For more info or to volunteer: robinavirk@gmail.com Cell 778 677 0606
Saturday, April 15, 7:30-11:30pm
Exquisite Music ~ Cacao Ceremony ~ Sound Healing ~ Dancing
An alluring match of music makers
A unique collaboration of Dreamers
A fine Frequency for the future…
Y A I M A
Yaima is a southern Chilean Indian name for “That which water runs through- channel- conduit” Our musical Intention is to lead the participants on a journey, through history and the parallels of today as we visualize our collective future! What better way to journey than to follow the water?
Please join us for an evening of Exquisite Music for Yaima’s first time playing in Victoria
We will begin the journey of the night with an Opening of a Sound Healing collaboration with Tanya Devine followed by a Sacred Cacao Ceremony with Jila Ji of AjA, moving into Yaimas acoustic set which slowly transforms into their groovy dance set
www.yaimamusic.com Information: www.devinedidjeridu.com Registration: yaimavic@gmail.com
Wednesday, 19 April 2017 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Public talk by William Meader, international spiritual wisdom teacher (author of “Shine Forth – The Soul’s Magical Destiny”)
“Death: The Great Adventure”
To those who live spiritually, death is understood as a beginning, not an end. Yet there are few who know death as a great adventure, and who truly understand the deeper processes of death, as the soul seeks to begin its liberation from form. In this presentation, death will be examined from the esoteric point of view. The nature of the “second death” will be discussed, as well as the after death experience known as Devachan. In addition, reincarnation will be examined.
Suggested donation: $15
For more info contact Ann at annharley7@gmail.com or visit meader.org
In March 2017
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Oneness Wednesdays – details here
Tuesdays, Noon to 1:30.
The High Noon Choir
The High Noon Choir invites all who like to sing in harmony to join us on Tuesdays for lively and joyous sessions of song. Directed by Shivon Robinsong, founder of the Gettin’ Higher Choir, the High Noon Choir provides a place for singers who are looking for a daytime outlet for their voices. Our repertoire is eclectic, including but not limited to world music, spirituals, African freedom songs, various rounds and chants, as well as some contemporary music. You do not need to know how to read music as much of the music is learned by oral tradition. New singers are always welcome!
Info: registration (including fees), contact Gloria Hansen at gloria@gettinhigherchoir.ca or 250-995-8731
Friday, March 3, 7:30 pm.
WALKING TO JAPAN — Book reading and signing. Free admission. Books available, $20 cash only.
Author Carolyn Affleck Youngs will read from her new book and speak about her late husband Derek Youngs, who walked 25,000 km through 25 countries in the name of PEACE. What started as a manifesto became a mantra and his legacy continues to inspire people across the globe. In a world that seems haywire, we learn by example to create change that brings out our best and connects us to others. Youngs’ memoir is a touching, insightful and humorous tale of learning to let go and love, one step at a time.
Saturday & Sunday March 4 & 5; 10am – 5:45pm and 2pm – 6pm
‘Speak To Me Like You Love Me’ – Foundations of Nonviolent Communication with Rachelle Lamb
Explore a revolutionary approach to speaking up, establishing rapport and resolving differences. Radically shift your experience of communication with this liberating, transformational and dynamic practice rooted in spiritual and emotional intelligence. Break through limiting thought and speech patterns established through social conditioning, and replace them with a powerful way of communicating that is deeply satisfying, life honouring and creatively liberating. Come with an open mind so you can experience the power of vibrant, authentic connection with those you love, those you don’t love, and the living world that sustains you.
‘Speak to me like you love me’ is a workshop title that acknowledges the need we have as human beings to know that we matter to others, beyond the romantic or intimate sense. We can learn to overcome enculturated habits in our language that tragically normalize alienating and ‘power over’ ways of relating with each other. This workshop is intended for anyone willing to do the work to significantly enhance and transform personal and professional relationships. It is intended for all possessed by a longing to learn how to speak their way towards a better day. It is for artists, dreamers, lovers, couples, creatives, educators, counsellors, leaders, managers, parents, mediators and those committed to personal and social change.
Info/Registration: http://www.rachellelamb.com/courses/speak-to-me-like-you-love-me Inquiries: Diane Lade 250 370-1987 adlade@shaw.ca
Saturday March 4, 2017 at 7 p.m.
Conversing with the Muse: An Interactive Poetry Evening – A CoT, CCL Fundraiser
You are warmly invited to the second Conversing with the Muse: An Interactive Poetry Evening. Readers include Chris Bullock, Barbara Pelman, Ari Lade, Nathan Thunderfeet , Annie Lepage. Musicians include Jennifer Sagar and Ari Lade. Audience dialogue facilitated by Terence Stone.
Date / Time : Saturday, March 4th, 7 p.m.,
Location: Church of Truth , 111 Superior Street
Cost: Tickets $10 at the door. (Monies raised go to the Church of Truth, Communtiy of Conscious Living).
Info: chrisbullock@shaw.ca
Friday, Mar 10, Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Bhakti Night
Bhakti Night is an evening of Devotion, Mythical Stories, and celebrating the Love found in the spiritual path. Please join us for a vegan dinner at 6:00 and kirtan (call and response singing of sacred chants) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Suggested donation $10-$20.
For more info or to volunteer: robinavirk@gmail.com Cell 778 677 0606
Sunday, Mar 12, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Free DVD showing, silent sitting, dialogue, and refreshments.
Facilitator: David Bruneau
These meetings on the second Sunday of the month from 2:00 to 5:00 pm are sponsored by the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada. J. Krishnamurti, the world-renowned 20th century philosopher and educator, has written and lectured extensively on relevant subjects such as freedom, love, truth, and meditation. His ability to tackle these themes with great honesty and insight has helped many to see themselves and the world around them in a new way. The focus is on self understanding through self inquiry and includes contemporary teachers other than Krishnamurti. The gatherings will include a short video clip of “K” speaking on a chosen topic, a printed handout from his book “Freedom From the Known”, which will be read at the meeting, and a group discussion. This type of discussion is seen by some as purposeful awareness of the goings on of the mind while a chosen topic is being looked at. This allows us to listen to others and observe ourselves in the process of discovering each subject anew and with clarity, as though encountering it and ourselves for the first time, and to share our spontaneous insight as it arises… Thus, this is an invitation to learn about ourselves and to act on our new discoveries. There will be a short break for refreshments and then a video will be shown of another spiritual teacher such as Eckhart Tolle, Mooji, Rupert Spira, or Scott Kiloby – the specific person may vary each time – speaking on the same subject. Finally, there will be another opportunity for group dialogue as time allows. There is no charge for these events.
For further information please visit krishnamurti-canada.ca
Sunday, March 12, 6:30-9pm
Sound Journey through the Chakra System with Tanya Devine
A Sound Healing Journey for the Chakra System using Tanya’s Mystical remix from Crown to Root with live instruments accompanying, using Australian Didjeridus, Singing Bowls, a Medicine Drum, A Steel Tongue Drum, Chimes and more..
Creating a safe deep space for you to dive into, through sound and ceremony. Allow yourself to be guided into the deep of space, of ocean, of fire and earth. Journey with the Stars, the jellyfish, the Eagles, the lava and the roots that connect us all~
Tanya has been walking her medicine path in complete surrender to the healing vibrations and guidance of the Ancient Spirit of the Didjeridu, and has been guided to help move energy through the system with the low vibrational instrument being played over ones body.
Your system will feel physically and spiritually, re aligned, clear and in tune.
Information: www.devinedidjeridu.com
Registration: didjeridusoundjourneys@gmail.com
Monday, March 13, 2017, 7pm – 9pm
Introduction to Reconnective Healing with John Angrignon, Reconnective Healing Foundational Practitioner and Reconnection-Certified Practitioner, Presented by Ara Parisien, International Medium & Spiritual Teacher
Reconnective Healing® – a powerful and NEW way to bring you back into balance, wholeness and vitality. Reconnective Healing® frequencies will inform, guide, heal, transform, and help you evolve. The Reconnection principle is simple, and the outcome is revolutionary. This energy medicine is a healing power that can transcend the limitations of human ability and imagination.
For more information contact Ara Parisien: araparisen@gmail.com Registration available at http://bit.ly/2lnllpH
Saturday, March 18th from 1:30 – 4:30 pm
The Witness Series – Witness Gaia
The third and last session in this series will be an exploration of how we move, play and create our worlds in relationship to the earth body. We will dance, create intentions and culminate our experience with a communal art piece.This is facilitated by Maggi Feehan, teacher-in-training of Open Floor International, Counsellor, Writer, University Instructor.
Please call 250 516-2012 or email maggif2012@gmail.com. You may sign up and pay for this or all three workshops at http://whiteeaglecounsellingandtherapy.ca/events/
Sunday March 26 from 2 – 5:30
OPENING TO YOUR SACRED SELF – The Mirror of Love
An Afternoon of Writing, Exploration and Fun! with Junie Swadron, International Speaker, Psychotherapist, Author, & Writing Coach www.junieswadron.com
This afternoon will co
mprise reflective writing, guided visualizations and shared exercises in a safe, nurturing environment where everyone’s voice is heard and acknowledged with reverence.
You will re-awaken your inner child whose voice was quieted in childhood and discover your authentic voice through your Mirror of Love. You will also be guided to Unleash your Creativity and Inner Wisdom that is ready to say YES to LIFE!
There will be music, dance and movement!
No writing experience is necessary using Junie’s unique writing technique, to “Write Where You Are.”
“One can never consent to creep when one has an impulse to soar.” Helen Keller
- Reflective writing and sharing in a safe, honouring, nurturing environment
- Re-awaken your inner child whose voice was quieted in childhood
- Discover your authentic voice through your Mirror of Love
- Unleash your Creativity and Inner Wisdom that is ready to say YES to LIFE!
- No writing experience is necessary using Junie’s unique writing technique.
Cost: $45.00 What to Bring: Your journal, Your Pen, and Your Smile 🙂
Register Here: www.junieswadron.com/workshops/mirror-of-love Call 250 – 813-0183
In February 2017
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Oneness Wednesdays – details here
Tuesdays, Noon to 1:30.
The High Noon Choir
The High Noon Choir invites all who like to sing in harmony to join us on Tuesdays for lively and joyous sessions of song. Directed by Shivon Robinsong, founder of the Gettin’ Higher Choir, the High Noon Choir provides a place for singers who are looking for a daytime outlet for their voices. Our repertoire is eclectic, including but not limited to world music, spirituals, African freedom songs, various rounds and chants, as well as some contemporary music. You do not need to know how to read music as much of the music is learned by oral tradition. New singers are always welcome!
Info: registration (including fees), contact Gloria Hansen at gloria@gettinhigherchoir.ca or 250-995-8731
Friday, Feb 10, Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Bhakti Night
Bhakti Night is an evening of Devotion, Mythical Stories, and celebrating the Love found in the spiritual path. Please join us for a vegan dinner at 6:00 and kirtan (call and response singing of sacred chants) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Suggested donation $10-$20.
For more info or to volunteer: robinavirk@gmail.com Cell 778 677 0606
Sunday, Feb 12, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Free DVD showing, silent sitting, dialogue, and refreshments.
Facilitator: David Bruneau
These meetings on the second Sunday of the month from 2:00 to 5:00 pm are sponsored by the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada. J. Krishnamurti, the world-renowned 20th century philosopher and educator, has written and lectured extensively on relevant subjects such as freedom, love, truth, and meditation. His ability to tackle these themes with great honesty and insight has helped many to see themselves and the world around them in a new way. The focus is on self understanding through self inquiry and includes contemporary teachers other than Krishnamurti. The gatherings will include a short video clip of “K” speaking on a chosen topic, a printed handout from his book “Freedom From the Known”, which will be read at the meeting, and a group discussion. This type of discussion is seen by some as purposeful awareness of the goings on of the mind while a chosen topic is being looked at. This allows us to listen to others and observe ourselves in the process of discovering each subject anew and with clarity, as though encountering it and ourselves for the first time, and to share our spontaneous insight as it arises… Thus, this is an invitation to learn about ourselves and to act on our new discoveries. There will be a short break for refreshments and then a video will be shown of another spiritual teacher such as Eckhart Tolle, Mooji, Rupert Spira, or Scott Kiloby – the specific person may vary each time – speaking on the same subject. Finally, there will be another opportunity for group dialogue as time allows. There is no charge for these events.
For further information please visit krishnamurti-canada.ca
Monday, February 13, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fentanyl Public Presentation by Pierre Morais
A lot of people have been asking about fentanyl and what they need to know about it. So Pierre Morais, a member of our community and the Founder of Scared Straight Tour will be giving a free 2 hour presentation on Fentanyl on Monday Feb 13th at 7.00 pm at the Church of Truth. People will learn a lot about fentanyl , why it is so deadly and pervasive today and what can be done about it. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. The event is sponsored by the Church of Truth, Community of Conscious Living. For more info: http://www.
Saturday, February 18th from 1:30 – 4:30 pm.
The Witness Series – Witness Others
The second session will be an opportunity to connect, through words, movement and music, with others. We we watch, echo and mirror each other as an inquiry into how we feed our desire for connection. This is facilitated by Maggi Feehan, teacher-in-training of Open Floor International, Counsellor, Writer, University Instructor.
Please call 250 516-2012 or email maggif2012@gmail.com. You may sign up and pay for one or all three workshops at http://whiteeaglecounsellingandtherapy.ca/events/
Sunday Feb 26, 2pm
Spring Romantique
By donation.
A concert featuring music of Claude Bolling, two local Victoria composers and other modern classics.
Victoria musicans performing include Marnie Setka-Mooney (soprano), Margarita Benoit (cello) and Kathryn Le Gros
Further information, contact voklsolutions@shaw.ca
In January
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Oneness Wednesdays – details here
Tuesdays, Noon to 1:30.
The High Noon Choir
The High Noon Choir invites all who like to sing in harmony to join us on Tuesdays for lively and joyous sessions of song. Directed by Shivon Robinsong, founder of the Gettin’ Higher Choir, the High Noon Choir provides a place for singers who are looking for a daytime outlet for their voices. Our repertoire is eclectic, including but not limited to world music, spirituals, African freedom songs, various rounds and chants, as well as some contemporary music. You do not need to know how to read music as much of the music is learned by oral tradition. New singers are always welcome!
Info: registration (including fees), contact Gloria Hansen at gloria@gettinhigherchoir.ca or 250-995-8731
Sunday, Jan 8, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Free DVD showing, silent sitting, dialogue, and refreshments.
Facilitator: David Bruneau
These meetings on the second Sunday of the month from 2:00 to 5:00 pm are sponsored by the Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada. J. Krishnamurti, the world-renowned 20th century philosopher and educator, has written and lectured extensively on relevant subjects such as freedom, love, truth, and meditation. His ability to tackle these themes with great honesty and insight has helped many to see themselves and the world around them in a new way. The focus is on self understanding through self inquiry and includes contemporary teachers other than Krishnamurti. The gatherings will include a short video clip of “K” speaking on a chosen topic, a printed handout from his book “Freedom From the Known”, which will be read at the meeting, and a group discussion. This type of discussion is seen by some as purposeful awareness of the goings on of the mind while a chosen topic is being looked at. This allows us to listen to others and observe ourselves in the process of discovering each subject anew and with clarity, as though encountering it and ourselves for the first time, and to share our spontaneous insight as it arises… Thus, this is an invitation to learn about ourselves and to act on our new discoveries. There will be a short break for refreshments and then a video will be shown of another spiritual teacher such as Eckhart Tolle, Mooji, Rupert Spira, or Scott Kiloby – the specific person may vary each time – speaking on the same subject. Finally, there will be another opportunity for group dialogue as time allows. There is no charge for these events.
For further information please visit krishnamurti-canada.ca
Friday, Jan 13, Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Kirtan (call and response singing of sacred chants) 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Bhakti Night
Bhakti Night is an evening of community chanting and storytelling embedded with mythology and ancient legends. To start the evening, everyone is welcome to enjoy the delicious Indian meal which is both vegan and gluten free at 6 p.m. This public event is hosted by Vinod and Robina every 2nd Friday of each month. To cover the cost of the food and hall rental, a donation of $10 to $20 is suggested.
For more info or to volunteer: robinavirk@gmail.com Cell 778 677 0606
Sat Jan 14 2:30- 6pm Sun Jan 15 1:30-5:30
THE JOY OF FORGIVENESS With Master Marzena Preis a spiritual teacher and healer.
Come and experience a powerful teachings and Blessings facilitated by Master Marzena Preis, a Divine Channel and a Soul Healing Singer. Let yourself be embraced by Divine Love and Light. Experience healing like no other done in friendly, safe and fun environment full of music, chanting, dancing and guided meditation. Learn powerful wisdom, some of which was kept as a secret for a long time…Follow the calling of your Soul…
to register call 250 661 4027 or e-mail marzena3396815@gmail.com
Saturday, January 28 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm.
The Witness Series – Witness Self
The first session will be a movement meditation series. Just sit, just walk, just dance. Enjoy your own space, with music, and witness yourself as we dance into this year of 2017. This is facilitated by Maggi Feehan, teacher-in-training of Open Floor International, Counsellor, Writer, University Instructor.
Please call 250 516-2012 or email maggif2012@gmail.com. You may sign up and pay for this or all three workshops at http://whiteeaglecounsellingandtherapy.ca/events/