Sacred art, books, and instruction
Events that OESA puts on or participates in
This November, I’m finally offering an unforgettable and transformative immersion into the most sacred visual artform of the Tantric tradition: Yantra. Yantras are “devices” for the invocation of deities into our physical realm and human perception. They are both meditation devices and ritual tools imbued with unspeakable power. They are also beautiful patterns of geometric …
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Join us for an art opening and exhibition. Colors of Devotion is a public art show featuring four visual artists who share devotion as a theme in their work. Our opening party on Saturday, April 1st at 7:30 PM will be attended by all four featured artists, and includes live acoustic music and free snacks. …
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An entire weekend diving deep. Song, ceremony, art, teaching tales, and first-hand heartfelt accounts from three devotees of the Dark Mother. This weekend has free public events each evening after the workshop immersion. Ekabhumi Ellik will be joining Shivani Hawkins and Naren K. Schreiner for a long-awaited weekend retreat. More than a year ago, they …
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Join us for a sacred art retreat in Rajasthan, India, 10 – 20 November. What is the shape of bliss? Can you actually change your mood, your mind, your subtle body or your destiny by making sacred art? Yes! …
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Textile Arts Immersion with Charles Ekabhumi Ellik A joint project of Mystic Art Retreats and the Raj Art Initiative A unique and spectacular two-week cultural immersion focused on the sumptuous textile arts of India. Perfect for 1st-time visitors to India. All workshops, tools, materials, transport, gourmet meals, entry fees, and 4-star accommodations are included. We …
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Altar-Building Workshop in Oakland CA, 12 – 14 April, 2019 Are you interested in Ceremony? Deities? Sacred Art? Do you have visionary dreams? Please join Ekabhumi Ellik for a series of events celebrating, utilizing, and learning about the sacred art of making and maintaining a home altar. This is a “hands-on” intensive with all the supplies …
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Gateway To Ganesha: Mystic Art Retreat in New Delhi & Alwar, Rajasthan 14 -24 January, 2019 This ten-day immersion gives you stunning sights, delicious food, luxurious accommodations, and a deep dive into sacred arts with world-class instructors. We invite you to be creative, relax, stretch, eat, and enjoy live entertainment at a historic palace in …
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Friends, after three years of work, research, and testing, I’m thrilled to announce the launch my first course at Living Sanskrit — Shapes of Consciousness: Gateway to Sacred Art. This class is for everyone interested in spiritual growth, art, yoga, meditation, yantras, and maṇḍalas the dharma traditions. You don’t need to be a talented or …
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Introduction Are you interested in Altars? Deities? Ceremony? Sacred Art? Do you have any improvised altars at home that you would like to power up? You know, that shelf where you keep a groovy statue, burn incense, and light a candle once in a while? Or you just want to know what all those voluptuous …
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Friday, March 16, 2018 7:00pm-10:00pm FREE Admission Lumbini Buddhist Art Thangka Gallery 2177 Bancroft Way, Berkeley CA Please help me celebrate publication of the Bhakti Coloring Book! We’ll have books for sale before they are available in stores. Plus live Indian music, snacks, tea, and lots of original art. I’ll give a short talk and …