How To Choose Prayer Beads or Mala
I’m always amazed that people think they can scrimp on quality when purchasing a set of prayer beads, or mala, and then think their spiritual practice will be successful. I an not saying the price of a mala makes your mantra recitation better, but it reflects your attitude towards practice. If you value this life enriching mantra practice let it show when investing in one of the tools of mantra recitation by having a japa mala that pleases you to own. A $15.00 mala is not worth owning because the quality will be very poor.
Regarding the YouTube comments about the cost of prayer beads or a mala remember you always get what you pay for. Quality of materials and well crafted construction are important. A cheap mala is not worth owning. Invest in this essential tool because it sends a message to yourself about the importance of what you’re doing. Mantra practice is a worthwhile activity IF done correctly.
Watch my video called, How To Choose, Use And Care For Prayer Beads, Or Mala to learn more about the high points of proper attitude of mind. Mantra meditation is effective IF you have the correct motivation, the self-discipline to engage in the practice regularly and proper training.
Remember, invest in yourself through investing in a good mala worth owning for decades to come. Watch How To Choose, Use And Care For Prayer Beads, Or Mala today. I created it with you in mind.
Buy a quality mala because you have value. You are worthy of quality meditation supplies.
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With wishes for success,
Christopher Lee May
Past Life Regression Workshops with Brian Weiss, MD
Brian Weiss, noted psychiatrist and MD will be in presenting Past Life Regression Workshops here in the United States and Canada all throughout 2012. When you attend, it’s a wonderful opportunity to experience deeper connections to those you love, know or will know. Dr. Weiss makes the past life workshops as interactive as possible with a good mix of discussion, then activities. He always shares stories from those who have benefited from these session either one on one, or in group setting.
I have met Dr. Weiss on numerous occasions during the past life therapy workshops over the years. He’s a kind-hearted, friendly and engaging presenter who truly wishes to be of assistance to the audience. Often there are group Q and A sessions as time allows. One thing is certain, it’s an in-depth experiential workshop for all participants.
During the most recent session I attended at the Phoenix Many Masters, Many Lives workshop we each broke up into diads or paired off to do some psychometry work together. I opened up a discussion based on Brian’s instructions on the psychometry exercise and found that she was facing some challenges with a daughter over a family heirloom. I didn’t know this lady until we met for the exercise, but by the time we finished, perhaps 15 minutes later, the session revealed some issues she was happy to explore further. I helped her, and she helped me with her portion of the process. It was truly amazing exercise.
I am sure that after attending one of his workshops, you’ll certainly agree with me that they are thoroughly enjoyable experiences. His presentation style is gentle, professional and at the same time highly educational. Brian Weiss’ past life workshops are a good blend of listening and participation.
If you have ever wondered about past lives this is your big chance to explore it with an authentic teacher. Dr. Weiss has over 25 years of experience using his guided regression method to allow each person a change to gain a better understanding of the process. Whether you’re a believer or non-believer, I recommend you give this a try.
He teaches How to Release All Your Anxieties and Overcome Fears, and also how to Unlocking the Doors to Your Past!
Dr. Brian L. Weiss astonished the world of psychiatry with the theories of past-life regression therapy detailed in his best-selling book, Many Lives, Many Masters. Brian has now become known as the nation’s foremost expert in the field.
Join Dr. Weiss as he opens unexpected doors into the astonishing realm of past-life regression, while he guides participants through the process, step-by-step!
This highly experiential, intensive workshop—valuable for professional and non-professional people—explores the latest in hypnotic regression therapy.
This intensive includes large and small group exercises, using various techniques including hypnotic regression exercises, healing visualizations, and intuition and right-brain training, with ample time for questions and answers and personal interaction with Brian.
During these all-day events, Brian will help you:
* Discover extraordinary details about your past
* Release old phobias and fears from prior lifetimes
* Practice revolutionary healing visualizations and meditations
Here is a look at the starting schedule thus far for 2012. Keep coming back for more details as other events will be added.
~ New York, NY 3/10/12
~ Atlanta, GA 4/14/12 – 4/15/12 I Can Do It! 2012 Atlanta- Full Conference Pass
~ Boston, MA 4/28/12 A Day with Dr. Brian Weiss and John Holland – Boston
~ Toronto, Canada 6/23/12 – 6/24/12 I Can Do It! 2012 Toronto -Full Conference Pass
~ Philadelphia, PA 11/3/12 Philadelphia, PA
Click on the banner to make ticket purchases. These events sell out fast!
Brian Weiss is the author of the ever fascinating book, Many Lives, Many Masters: Finding New Levels of Healing. And, much of his work is based on this life changing account which brought him enormous insight into the journey of the soul through many lifetimes.
In this fascinating experiential workshop, the world’s foremost expert in past-life regression, Dr. Brian Weiss, introduces you to a unique way of healing. By going back through time to remember past events that may have led to the symptoms or difficulties you’re experiencing today, he teaches you the latest in hypnotic therapy to find a new level of healing for your body, mind, spirit, and relationships.
Dr. Weiss covers all of the benefits of regression therapy and offers his cutting-edge exercises that can foster your physical and emotional health, opening you up to spiritual vistas that can endow your life with new and profound meaning.
Brian L. Weiss, M.D., the best-selling author of Many Lives, Many Masters and several other books, is a psychiatrist who lives in Miami, Florida, where he maintains a private practice. In addition, Dr. Weiss conducts national and international seminars and experiential workshops as well as training programs for professionals.
Click on this banner shown below to order tickets and see details about dates, the venue location and other important information. There are often early bird discounts for those who purchase in advance.
Tickets for Dr. Brian Weiss’ workshop are sell quickly for this event, so order yours today. Every event I’ve attended was full to capacity.
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With love and compassion,
Christopher Lee May
Author ~ Speaker ~ Transition Life Coach
How to Select the Best Meditation Cushion
When teaching meditation instruction I am often asked what is the best meditation cushion for me?
The answer on how to selection the best support for your spiritual practice depends largely on the way you tend to sit on a chair. If you often place your body on the middle, the flat portion of the chair, select a full sized, round meditation cushion. If the zafu is full, you’ll want to force some of the stuffing down to make a small depression where the center of the spine rests on the top surface.
However, if you like to sit forward on the chair like a bird perched ready to take flight, then choose a half moon cushion, which is crescent shaped. The notched area allows you to rest your butt forward while tucking the legs in closer to your body. The legs closer creates more stability.
Finally, if your body is large, curvy and full sized, then go with an meditation cushion extra large size for added roominess. This selection is wider, taller and deeper giving you lots of space to stretch out.
The next question related to this discussion is the zabuton meditation mat.
Do you need one? Most definitely yes, unless suffering with sore knees and ankles is part of your spiritual practice, it is wise to have a zabuton mat to accompany your meditation cushion. Suffering might be encouraged in the US Marines, but a painful body does not burn off any bad karma in meditation. The purpose of the zabuton is to provide a surface beneath the zafu meditation cushion much like a placement under a dinner plate. The zabuton mat also offers a place to rest your prayer beads, place a book or other important spiritual objects.
Please click on any link in this article to review plenty pictures, make color selections and find the best choice for yourself, or as a gift. Or, follow this link.
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Wishes Fulfilled Workshop by Wayne Dyer
After 18 months in relative seclusion, studying, meditating, and literally experiencing what it’s like to live in this miraculous plane of existence beyond anything that might be labeled “ordinary” or “normal,” I’ve undertaken this joyous task of writing about having wishes fulfilled. I’ve seen firsthand how virtually every wish or desire I’ve placed my attention on has transformed from a mental thought into an objective fact.
Dr. Wayne Dyer will be exploring for the first time in over thirty-five years of teaching, the deeper region of your inner mind and highest Self.
This new work is called, Wishes Fulfilled: Mastering the Art of Manifesting. As always in his workshops Wayne will clearly show you how you can makes progressive changes to your concept of yourself, embark upon a God-realized way of living, and fulfill the spiritual truth that with God all things are possible—and “all things” means that nothing is left out.
In Mastering the Art of Manifestation, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer explores his most astonishing subject yet: the power of attracting your needs and desires into your life.
Do you have limits in your life that prevent you from making changes or achieving your highest goals?
Do you love what you do, and do what you love in life?
Are you impatient, waiting for good things to happen?
Mastering the Art of Manifestation is an all-new intensive that focuses on the ancient principle of manifesting through the timeless art of meditation. With characteristic insight and clarity, Wayne teaches the process of meditation as a way to streamline your thoughts, desires, and goals, and to bring what you most desire into your life. Whether you realize it or not, you struggle with built-in societal barriers that obstruct your inner potential.
In the Wishes Fulfilled workshop Dr. Dyer teaches how to obtain what you truly desire! Get what you want in life, you deserve it.
This workshop will sell out quickly, so get your tickets now. After attending these events, I often see full house attendance with people having bought tickets months in advance to get a seat. Don’t wait, follow the link from the banner below.
Meditation Chairs for Retreat Centers
If you are hosting a meditation retreat or have a retreat center which needs floor seating for classes this information will be beneficial for your consideration.
Our company FourGatescom has 17+ history assisting customers clients world wide at finding the right floor seating solutions. One of the most suitable selections is the Back Jack floor chair. They are an excellent solution for meditation centers, resort meditation classes and for yoga studios. The numerous benefits of this floor seating are the portability, affordability, they’re light weight while providing exceptional back support during classes. The Back Jack is simply the perfect chair for all meditation centers and retreat gatherings.
FourGates.com quick back jack floor seating chair:
~ light weight at about 4 pounds
~ easy to assemble in about 5 minutes
~ low cost and affordable for yoga studios
~ comfortable for floor seating
~ stack-able for ease of storage
~ they come in a wide selection of colors to match or compliment a wide variety of decor, i.e., black, navy, purple, forest green, burgundy, royal blue, red, sand(a sort of pale tan)
~ covers can be replaced when worn or after years of use
~ several styles to select from
~ low cost to ship in quantity to any location world-wide
To review the sizes, features and make color selections while shopping for your back jacks, click here now.
The primary back jack floor seating chairs to choose from are:
1. The Original back jack which is the least expensive and stack-able.
2. The Extra Large back jack, also stack-able selection, suitable for taller users or those with a large body frame.
3. The folding floor chair version which is spring-loaded with a strap to keep it closed when not in use. This selection is best for those who travel a great deal.
They are also other suitable application for this low cost seating:
~ Floor seating for Birthing classes,
~ Individual retreat seating,
~ Portable Meditation chair for seminars,
~ Yoga classes,
~ School classroom story time seating,
~ school reading groups,
~ church groups where circle groups are utilized,
~ association meeting when small group work is being used,
~ lounging around for kids in a play room
The Back Jack is suitable for wherever low cost meditation center seating solutions are required. They’re an all purpose solution well worth considering.
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Zen Meditation Cushions for Christmas or Holiday gifts
Zen Meditation Cushions are an exceptional gift for Christmas, holiday or any gift. They offer the encouragement to just relax, remove stress and enjoy life more. Meditation trains the mind, emotions and body to become increasingly stress free by non-reaction to events that might ordinarily trigger stress.
It takes a little time, some patience and regular effort to increase positive energy, even if only 10-15 minutes a day. Look at the benefits of relaxing meditation and using a properly designed Zen pillow:
1. More joy,
2. Less stress,
3. Better digestion,
4. reduced conflict,
5. a calmer mind,
6. Lower blood pressure,
7. Better sleep, and
dozens of other hidden benefits you or a loved one with experience.
Be patient with yourself, and give the gift that keeps on giving over a lifetime. Take care of yourself, keep in touch with God, Higher Power, or whatever you choose to call the most loving Presence in life. Meditation is a natural process of quieting the mind, calming the emotions and just being, or listening inwardly.
The basic technology is a Zen meditation cushion. These are high quality, specially constructed Zafu Meditation Cushions, essential for meditating comfortably, encouraging proper posture and poise. The Four Gates product is perfect for sitting or kneeling, and also works well as seating for low tables when floor-sitting is desired.
Many case studies have indicated that various forms of meditation increase creativity, reduce stress, lower blood pressure and relax the entire body. What better Christmas gift for the holidays than the present which keeps on giving?
We’ve happily supplied 25,000+ customer demands for Zen Meditation cushions, Zafu & Zabuton combo’s, buckwheat zafu, meditation pillows, cotton yoga mats for 17 years. We’re confident you’ll enjoy just as our repeat customers have as well. Four Gates hand crafts zafu meditation cushions, zabuton mats and support cushions with your needs in mind.
Free meditation course valued at $29.99, plus incense sampler, blessed mantra card with the purchase of each regular or deluxe zafu or zabuton. This introductory course will be e-mailed you upon request – please be sure to ask for the course by name after purchasing your selection.
Click here to review the selections for a holiday gift or for stress reducing today.
Help yourself or a loved one find joyful stress management through meditation supplies from FourGates.com.
Post 9/11 Intolerance Still Persists
Why is it that human beings develop a sense of superiority about other religions, different racial groups, political beliefs and other important differences? Sometimes, it appears that intolerance of one another is increasing.
This article is important to read, and share with young people. We need to talk about diversity more, and celebrate differences vs judging one another.
Here is the news story about the Sikhs shot to death in Sacramento recently because some coward thought they might be affiliated with a religion they had disdain for, i.e., Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, some other sect of Christianity we do not practice or other religions. Post-9/11, Sikhs say they are mistaken targets – Yahoo! News
Where does the need to be “right” come from? Is something broken within our sense of ourselves as human beings that cause us to quickly judge others?
Christ and Buddha taught about the power of love, harmlessness, compassion and kindness. They are the pillars of the Temple must work together to build. Why is it so hard to deeply listen to and follow their wisdom and example?
It just takes practice to become more compassionate and kind towards others. These are skills which can be learned with practice, patience and a little will power.
I encourage all of my readers to pick up a copy of Living Wisdom by the Dalai Lama. When you are in the presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, you are in the presence of compassion itself. But how many of us will have the opportunity to personally experience the man known as The Ocean of Wisdom? Now, fourgates.com/kt01035d.html" target = blank" >Living Wisdom gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the grace of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, and to receive the transformative power of his teachings in your own home, The study of wisdom and compassion for someone who is a master of these qualities benefits yourself and everyone whose lives you touch.
May we all cultivate greater tolerance, kindness, compassion and wisdom,
Christopher Lee May
Author – Speaker – Transition Life Coach
Krishna Das’ Kirtan Tour Stops in Phoenix, June 16th
One way to enjoy a retreat from the hustle and bustle of a hectic daily life is to relax by chanting with Krishna Das and the Samsara by Bus Tour. Krishna Das’ group will perform their interactive chanting sessions in which he and band play relaxing, western style music while KD chants, and then the audience responds with the refrain of the core phrases of the kirtan chant. Of course, if you just want to listen rather than join in, no one will think the lesser of you.
This tour is part of a west coast swing, with many stops up and down the coast and threading up through the South Western USA. You’ll get to experience this rare opportunity to enjoy the ancient mantra chanting with Krishna Das in Phoenix, June 16th. It promises to be a memorable kirtan chanting session punctuated with plenty of spiritual story telling about his past and present adventures in India.
KRISHNA DAS has titled this tour, ‘SAMSARA BY BUS’. This will certainly be one of best spiritual things to do in Phoenix this Summer. Don’t miss the enjoyment of singing or just listening to the healing sounds of Krishna Das and the band.
Krishna Das and his band will embark on his second bus tour across the country for much of 2011. Last year’s tour was a huge hit with fans of uplifting, spiritual music. Don’t miss this round of touring as Samsara by Bus Tour rolls across the country and through Phoenix.
Included on this tour of 16 cities are kirtans in theaters/clubs/churches, a workshop, and two spiritual music festivals (Harmony & Wanderlust).
There will be copious kirtan sing-alongs with Krishna Das’s much loved call-and-response format. For those of you who have not yet experienced kirtan with Krishna Das, don’t feel any stress what so ever, it is easy to do, very relaxing and inspiring at times. You can listen if you wish, or allow yourself to be gently swept into the grace of the Divine Presence with the voices around you washing over, through and within your deep heart like a sweet river of grace. There will mantra oldie’s, but also some new songs and wonderful material never played before!
Along with KD’s much-loved CDs, there is the book Chants of a Lifetime which came out last year. Go here to get your advance copy Chants of a Lifetime of for Krishna Das to sign. Be sure to get there at 6:30pm if you want KD to sign your copy.
They’ll also have a special Krishna Das Samsara by Bus Tour T-Shirt edition available at the merchandise table as well! KD will also be releasing a book of sheet music for some of his CDs in July of this year.
Samsara by Bus Tour tickets are available now for the June, 16th performance. We have secured local in-person ticket outlets to avoid online ticket purchase fees if possible.
This kirtan performance and sing along will sell out quickly so call right now to order tickets! Here is the phone #: (480) 829-1300
Samsara by Bus Tour Phoenix performance w/ doors opens at 6:30pm with concert beginning at 7:30pm.
Krishna Das Phoenix Kirtan Performance Location:
The Marquee Theater
730 North Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ, 85281
Ticket Prices: $35/$45 in advance
BUY TICKETS NOW, and please don’t wait!: (480) 829-1300
Or, visit them on-line by following the LuckyManOnline Link.
Remarks: Seated General admission in VIP and house sections. Children are welcome and require tickets as adults.
If you’re new to Kirtan or Krishna Das, listen to Pilgrim of the Heart, which is the moving tales about the journey of his own faith life, discovering the Guru and living an inspired life. To read about Pilgrim of the Heart by Krishna Das, clicking here. You’ll read more about his life, his Guru Neem Karoli Baba and then pick up a copy of the amazing story of his journey on CD.
Enjoy the kirtan with Krishna Das and the rest of us. Hope to see you there!
Christopher Lee May
Krishna Das’ Story Told on Pilgrim of the Heart
Pilgrim of the Heart on Cd by Krishna Das is the journey of joy and challenges, suffering, awakening, struggles and then finally discovering the grace of his Guru Neem Karoli Baba.
Bhakti Yoga is the path of the loving heart. In this series Krishna Das explores, in this own moving way the path of his Pilgrim of the Heart. It a journey of searching for soulful love, the uplifting and completely universal quest for meaning, purpose and deep connection. It is the path of loving devotion-the total surrender of all our acts, thoughts, and emotions to the heart of the divine. Through his albums and performances, world-music legend Krishna Das has used Indian devotional chant to bring this path to thousands of listeners.
On Pilgrim of the Heart, Krishna Das tells the story of his life, offering it as both a memoir and a metaphor for all of us seeking to follow this ecstatic way of the heart.
Krishna Das begins by taking us back to the winter of 1968, on a road trip through a harrowing New York blizzard in search of Ram Dass. From there, we follow him into the jungles and ashrams of India … meet his unforgettable teacher Neem Karoli Baba … open our eyes to Hanuman, the sacred embodiment of compassion and grace … and gain the opportunity to join Krishna Das and friends in a series of uplifting chants from the bhakti tradition.
Pilgrim of the Heart is an intimate meeting with one of the world’s great living masters of devotional singing-and an invitation into the infinite yoga of faith, compassion, and surrender.
Pilgrim of the Heart includes chants, song and inspirational stories by the kirtan leader and spiritual story teller Krishna Das. this series contains 3 CDs, with about 3 hours of listening and learning enjoyment. If you’re a student of spirituality, chanting, mantra and meditation, you’ll love Pilgrim of the Heart.
If you’re planning on attending the Samsara by Bus Tour here in Phoenix, Arizona, June, 16th, 2011, you’ll enjoy the kirtan sessions with Krishna Das far more after listening to Pilgrim of the Heart. Knowing the spiritual artist will help you know what motivates him to sing with such feeling, passion and depth of emotion.
This kirtan performance and sing along will sell out quickly so call right now to order tickets! Here is the phone #: (480) 829-1300
Samsara by Bus Tour Phoenix performance w/ doors opens at 6:30pm with concert beginning at 7:30pm.
Krishna Das Phoenix Kirtan Performance Location:
The Marquee Theater
730 North Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ, 85281
Ticket Prices: $35/$45 in advance
BUY TICKETS NOW, and please don’t wait!: (480) 829-1300
Or, visit them on-line by following the LuckyManOnline Link.
Remarks: Seated General admission in VIP and house sections. Children are welcome and require tickets as adults.
Enjoy Pilgrim Heart on Cd; I think you’ll love it. And, I hope to see you at the Samsara by Bus Tour Phoenix kirtan concert with Krishna Das.
Christopher Lee May
Spiritual Robes for Meditation
You probably have special clothing for yoga practice, working out at the gym, dressing for work, but what about spiritual practice time? Spiritual robes for meditation help you slip into the quiet, serene and peaceful zone. I firm believe that meditation garments are an essential part of spiritual living. If you want to enrich your life during daily inspirational times, or are a professional caring for others in a ministerial capacity, then I believe you find spiritual robe helpful.
FourGates.com has anticipated the need for angel healers, meditation enthusiasts, spiritual practitioners and inter-faith Ministers who need ceremonial robes. If your an inter-faith minister you often perform perform weddings, christenings, healing blessings, rites of passage or funeral services. Having your robe at the ready is important. In order to meet this need FourGates.com created a selection of unisex robes which will support your ministerial work or personal spiritual practice as a lay person.
There are two selections in robes, the first of which is the Angelic Robe, while the second selection is called the and/or Serenity Ceremonial Robes. We offer a huge selection for both Universal Life Church men and women ministers. And, these robes are excellent for inter-faith ministry garments as well.
Additionally, the highly popular unisex Zen clothing collection is designed with pants and top. The Zen Shirt and Zen pants are crafted in a variety of colors with for the matching look. Most people enjoy the classic black or white cotton selections for retreat clothing, however FourGates.com also offers navy and gray. The Zen clothing selection are perfect for daily use or retreats, zesshins and spiritual practice times.
If your ordination is coming up soon, or you have a wedding, a funeral or other ceremonies to perform on short notice contact FourGates.com right away. Or, better yet, order a non-denominational robe now for future use so that you’ll have it at the ready.
It is often hard to find a good fit with body types from x-small to XXXL, but at FourGates.com they have you covered since their staff seamstress can make any size to order. Their patterns in the Angelic Robe and Serenity Ceremonial Robes will accommodate your body size easily. These Divinely inspired spiritual robes are loose fitting enough to go over other garments or worn as a meditation robe with light undergarments beneath.
FourGates.com spiritual clothing department offers a huge selection of colors and fabrics to choose from whether you like natural, comfortable cotton or the raw silk selections.
Every Angelic Robe and/or Serenity Ceremonial Robes is made with tender loving care to last for years of ceremonial use.
If you meditate on a regular basis, are a member of an inter-faith network of ministers, perform ceremonial for rites of passage, then our Angelic spiritual robes are an exceptionally good choice. And, of course with so many Universal Life Church ministers in the world, those of you affiliated with this spiritual organization may benefit from having one our spiritual robes as well. Regardless of your affiliation, having your spiritual robe or meditation clothing on hand is essential to your spiritual practice and/or service work.
To view a huge selection of spiritual robes, retreat clothing, non-denominational robes for weddings, funerals and all of your important ministerial garment needs, click here now. FourGates.com’s capable staff will begin working to create your inter-faith robes once the order is placed.
With wishes for success in your spiritual practice,
Christopher Lee May
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