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 White Fire ingathering, September 2003See more by selecting this link There are links to video clips of several of the women– scroll down this listing. |
| White Fire: A Portrait of Women Spiritual Leaders in America , was awarded the 2005 Southwest Pen Book Award for Non Fiction. |
| For detailed information on any of these listings, select the link and then go the web site or email listed. |
| Mother Ammachi Amma's New Year Message,January 01, 2009, Amritapuri, India "The year 2009 is taking birth in the midst of many different challenges," Amma began. "On this occasion, there are so many nascent problems upon which we need to deeply contemplate." Amma went on to mention the economic crisis, war, global warming, terrorism, increase of mental problems, the neglecting of the elderly and the deterioration of families. In fact, the most serious problem facing the world today is the pollution of the human mind and the increase in selfishness and cruelty." Amma said. North American Tour info In 2005 the United Nations Officially Recognized Amma's M.A. Math as an NGO. The M.A.Math is a non-profit organization that has such a vast, multifaceted infrastructure that when a major disaster strikes anywhere in India, it is able to immediately respond with the power of its dedicated volunteers and monks, including professionals in various fields, to take care of every aspect of disaster relief, from emergency work to long-term rebuilding and rehabilitation. |
| Seyedeh Nahid Angha, Ph.D. Information and current events here |
| Lauren Artress Lauren Artress is a Canon of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco and author of three books on the labyrinth. Her first book was instrumental in launching what is now known as The Labyrinth Movement. Her work includes speaking on the contemporary spiritual issues we are confronted with in our daily lives. Laurance S. Rockefeller recognized her visionary work and he funded her creation of Quest: Grace Cathedral Center for Spiritual Wholeness in 1987. It was out of the spiritual programming she did through Quest that she taught herself large group spiritual work. This work eventually led her to the labyrinth. She founded a non-profit named Veriditas, the World-Wide Labyrinth Project in 1996 to “pepper the planet with labyrinths”. Her office is located in The Presidio in San Francisco, California. Lauren is an Episcopal priest, spiritual director and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. She offers Spiritual Direction, Life Coaching and brief psychotherapy in her home office or by phone. She offers couples’ therapy to those in the Bay Area. More info and calendar |
| Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati a new community..." The Village of Kashi is unfolding before our eyes! Picture a life where you can literally walk out of your home and into a natural environment, where you can watch the sun set over the river and hear the wildlife of native Florida all around you. Imagine a place where you can choose to grow and enrich your life simply by living in community. June 2009 • 5-14 First 10 days of residential Kali Natha Yoga teacher training • 13 Live Audio/Video Darshan July 2009 • 11 Live Audio/Video Darshan • 16-18 Gurupurnima Intensive with Ma Jaya • 19 Gurupurnima Celebration • 27-31 Creative Kiddos Yoga/Art Summer Camp Calendar and info |
| Sylivia Boorstein Upcoming events with Sylvia Boorstein 6/21/2009 Jewish Mindfulness Retreat (5 nights) 6/21/2009 My Life is My Practice: A Daylong for Householders 10/11/2009 Non-Residential Meditation Retreat Days 10/11/2009 Non-Residential Meditation Retreat - Monday only 10/12/2009 Non-Residential Meditation Retreat - Tuesday only 10/18/2009 Family Practice Day 10/22/2009 Insight Meditation Retreat (LOTTERY) (9 nights) 1/8/2010 Metta Retreat (7 nights) info |
| Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook has authored a recent book: Live Like You're Blessed Simple Steps for Making Balance, Love, Energy, Spirit, Success, Encouragement, and Devotion Part of Your Life Written by Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook Religion - Christian Life; Religion - Inspirational | Doubleday | Hardcover | May 2006 | $17.95 | 978-0-385-51719-5 (0-385-51719-X) |
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Rabbi Malka Drucker |
| Debbie Friedman – Latest release, Latest release, As You Go On Your Way:Shacharit-The Morning Prayers" Tour info |
| Jean Houston– Many workshops are being offered through out the year. |
| Rebbetzin Jungreis has many new videos on her web site. A sample: Anger Never speak in anger. * The more we vent our anger, the more we will need to vent. The Torah tells us to control ourselves and not to act until we're calm. Stop Close your mouth. Think. You can never take back what you say in anger. Her viewpoints available here. |
| Janice Mirikitani was honored Dec. 7, 2007 by Glide for her service. "She is a major American poet. Janice speaks all our truths." – Dr. Maya Angelou She was recognized as a visionary, community activist, leader, poet, and editor. Glide Foundation/Glide Memorial United Methodist Church info@glide.org and Glide calendar |
| Della Reese Rev. Della Reese has relased an autobiography, God Inside of Me. More info |
| Joan Halifax Roshi has written of her recent travels to Vietnam, China and has a Newsletter off the Upaya web site. JUNE 28, 2009, ZAZENKAI, A day-long meditation retreat. JULY 10 - 12, 2009, EXPLORING COMPASSION AND FEARLESSNESS AT THE END-OF-LIFE July 23 - 26, YOGA, SCIENCE, AND SELFLESSNESS PRACTICE INTENSIVE July 10 - 7/12: Exploring Compassion and Fearlessness at the End of Life with Frank Ostaseski & Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD Aug/05- 8/09: The Neurobiology of We: Exploring the Neurobiology of Empathy, Compassion and Relatedness with Dan Siegel, MD, Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Natalie Goldberg Aug/10 - 8/14: Insight Dialogue: A Direct experience in Relational Dharma with Greg Kramer) Aug/14 - 8/19: Charnel Ground Practice: Training in Socially-Engaged Buddhism and Servant-Leadership with Sensei Fleet Maull, Roshi Joan Halifax, Phd (27 CEUs) More info |
| Starhawk The Women’s Summer Solstice 2009, June 18 – 21, 2009 The Women’s Summer Solstice is an annual event created in response to one woman’s vision that she chose to share with her sisters. This event is produced entirely through volunteer efforts of women who believe in the value of creating safe and sacred space for women to gather, learn, play, and celebrate the joy of living in peace together. WOW Ecstatic Dances, For Women, Friday, July 10th Calendar and info |
| Iyanla Vanzant is offering several workshops. Sunday June 21, 2009 - Iyanla Vanzant - London Stage Show July 26-31, 2009 - Rites of Passage for Women: Sacred Healing July 11-18, 2009 - I Can Do It! Hay House Alaska Cruise August 28-30, 2009 - Don't Give It Away More info |
| Marianne Williamson-Her newest book, The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife published in January 2008. LONDON, ENGLAND, June 6, Living Miraculously AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS,FRIDAY, JUNE 12, A Return to Love AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, JUNE 13, Miraculous Living WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA (north of LA), June 24,An Evening with Marianne Williamson WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA (north of LA), July 15, An Evening with Marianne Williamson ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO,AUGUST 15 – 16, Intensive Workshop Complete schedule and info |