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Pssst…. a little confidential info: I’m working with a small team on organizing a tour of magnificent stepwells in India next year. Stepwells are tremendous ancient civil engineering marvels; massive excavations that allow pedestrian access to groundwater even during summer months when it might otherwise be many dozens of feet underground. If you would like …
Happy Winter Solstice, everyone! Symbolically, this is the moment when the sun (associated with knowledge) begins growing stronger the darkness (associated with ignorance) shrinks. BRRRR! It’s a bit chilly here in Berkeley, and I’ve been daydreaming being back in the tropics. Perhaps a trip to Maui? Would you like to join me?!? On the shortest …
You Are Cordially Invited… a public message from Princess Devya Jubbal of Shimla, India: Devya’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/devyajubbal/ For the first time ever, Having spent a fair amount of time pondering this, I am welcoming friends and international visitors to join me at Woodville Palace in Shimla for a sacred art-themed retreat. 30 Nov – …
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Friends, a delightful opportunity has been announced that I highly recommend to any- and everyone. My yantra teacher Mavis Gewant and my colleague Tova Olsson will be leading a group to India to celebrate devotional love, art, Bhakti Yoga, the famous saint Neem Karoli Baba, and the beloved Monkey-god Hanuman! Mavis, Tova, and I taught …
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Why do some deities dance? Because they are joyful! #Enlightened deities overflow with energy. Their state is joyful (#Ananda), & may be exuberant! Deities portrayed in dynamic postures typically come quickly when invoked. They also tend to leave quickly. A dynamic form of the same deity may have a different name from their static form, …
Sacred Art Weekend Painting Course with Andy Weber Presented by One Earth Sacred Arts & Mystic Art Retreats 12-14 April 2024 in Berkeley, California USA Kurukulla: goddess of Enchantment (Tib: Rig.chen.ma, the 5th of 21 Taras) The mandala of Kurukulla was brought to Tibet by Atisha Dipamkara in the 11th Century and was popular in …
Ekabhumi is IN THE NEWS! It’s truly an honor to be involved in this project, and to be associated with two eminent scholars! It’s all been a whirlwind of last-minute activity to make the artwork happen. The award will be given by India’s Vice President 🤩 The article, by R Ramanand, gives some background on …
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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