Mushroom Hunt, Wild Food Walk, L.A. (1/14)

Christopher Nyerges (schoolofself-reliance.com); Xochitl, Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

We're looking for tree oysters. This is not them.

DETAILS:  Exact location sent upon registration ($65 or $45 for students and seniors). Saturday, January 14h, 2023, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm led by author and survivalist Christopher Nyerges in the Arroyo watershed are (near JPL).

We’ll venture into the watershed area through weeping willows and derelict waterways to see the now-greening flora of winter.

• VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo go foraging for wild plants and pseudo-psychedelic mushrooms in wet Los Angeles with Nicole (comedy)
• Survival Skills Class at Pasadena City College, 5 weeks, Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Guide to Wild Foods & Plants

We're in search of MUSHROOMS, WILD FOODS, and the unique RIPARIAN PLANTS of Tongavaar (as the Native American Tongva/Kizh called this area), now Los Angeles.

During this mushroom hunt/plant walk, we’ll learn about the unique riparian (riverside) things that grow, and the many uses of what we’ll see. We’ll see oaks, alders, sages, mulefat, mugwort, horehound, willow, nettles, and so on.

There are many other riparian plants, which we may or may not see, depending on conditions. We are sure to see many wild edibles that sprout at this time of year when it’s wet. And we should see a half dozen or so varieties of mushrooms sprouting chaotic from their beds.

The plan is to cook some of the edible ones if and when we find them. (Not all beautiful things are edible). There are always lots of surprises in store on these walks.

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World's youngest mushroom expert

Bring water, and dress comfortably. This nature walk can be applied towards the School of Self-Reliance Ethnobotany certificate.

• schoolofself-reliance.com
• WALKABOUT FOR MUSHROOMS, WILD FOODS, AND RIPARIAN PLANTS
• Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, 10:00 AM | Meetup
• Location given at registration or call (323) 605-7283

Led by prolific author, local expert, and full-time survivalist Christopher Nyerges.

How to Survive Anywhere (Christopher Nyerges)

Bhikkhu Bodhi's Compassion in Action

Bhikkhu Bodhi (buddhistglobalrelief.org); Dhr. Seven, Ananda (Dharma BM), Wisdom Quarterly

Bhikkhu Bodhi made a choice to first help girls in the developing world (Buddhist Global Relief)

Can a scholar and hermit care about people?

Who says Theravada Buddhist monastics are just in it for themselves -- pursuing their own salvation (realization, enlightenment/awakening, and final nirvana)? They're mistaken.

There's no contradiction in saving oneself -- the only person we can save -- and helping others in every way we can.

Help females first, and thereby help everyone.

It's not only the Bodhisattva Ideal claimed by Mahayana, it's the expression of friendliness, compassion, positive empathy, and equanimity, the Four "Divine Abidings" (Brahma Viharas). Just ask Jewish-American scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi, our beloved teacher, the translator (and organizer of many translations) of the classic texts. He saw the need and went beyond the meditation mat, the editorial desk, and the monastic cell to establish Buddhist Global Relief to help alleviate "real world" problems pressing on the needy simply to exist on the human plane.

The Buddha Gautama

We certainly need what the historical Buddha offered, liberation, but he offered much more than most realize. Not only the Dharma (the Path to Freedom, the Middle Way to Liberation, the road to the end of all suffering), he accounted for the present needs of all kinds of beings.

Not everyone is interested in nirvana, nor spirituality, nor the unseen. Most want a better life here and now, a better rebirth hereafter, rearising in the heavens, and he pointed the way to those goals. For the wise, he set out a path of complete liberation (nirodha-moksha), for reaching nirvana in this very life. Perhaps if beings had the necessities of life -- food, shelter, clean water, medicinal products, care, and purpose -- the loftier ideal of spiritual liberation would become very attractive.

Diwali, Festival of Lights, Los Angeles (11/13)

This post covers five Diwali celebrations in the Los Angeles area, one on Thursday (Oct. 20), one on Saturday, Oct. 22, two on Sunday, Oct. 23, one on Monday, Oct. 24, and the largest on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. The first and last are FREE, but the other three request a voluntary donation.

Diwali: Celebrating Oneness Nov. 13, 2022

FREE: Diwali, India's "Festival of Lights" is a celebration of ONENESS or nonduality (advaita), with speakers from various faiths, cultural performances, experiential meditation, and a free vegetarian lunch. More

When and where

• Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Sanatan Dharma ("Eternal Truth") Temple
• 15311 Pioneer Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650

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Art of Living, LA: Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022

Krishna the cowherd loves the flute

All are cordially invited to attend “Diwali: Festival of Lights’’ -- an evening of celebrating joy, music, culture, and peace at the historic Art of Living Dome in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, October 23rd. 

Diwali is an age-old festival of lights traditionally originating in India. It celebrates peace, prosperity, and victory of light over darkness, and harmony for all.

During this event held for the Los Angeles community, coming together to connect, celebrate, and welcome the light of peace and prosperity into our lives, joy will reign above all else.

Diwali? Originating from the Sanskrit word Deepavali, it literally means rows (avali) of lights (deepa). This Festival of Lights symbolizes the vanquishing of ignorance (darkness) by the knowledge (light).

There are four aspects of Diwali:

1. Lighting of lamps. The lights on Diwali are symbolic of spreading knowledge.
2. Firecrackers: When an explosion happens on the outside, the explosion inside is diffused. This is the significance of firecrackers.
3. Distribution of sweets. Sweets dispel bitterness and are symbolic of a renewed friendship.
4. Feeling the abundance. It is a day to feel grateful for all that we have.

The celebration will begin with a short breathing and meditation session to relax the mind and feel the peace and joy within. When true wisdom dawns it gives rise to celebration, and in celebration we may lose focus or awareness.

So let us celebrate this Diwali with knowledge and feel the abundance. For those who have will be given more! This event will have all the aspects of celebration, which includes:

• Laxmi Puja (devotional ceremony to Lakshmi),
• followed by lighting lamps (diyas/tealight candles provided): There is an opportunity to make a personal sankalpa (deep wish) and offering. Sankalpa is a deep intention, since every manifestation has an intention behind it. We have many desires or intentions, however not all intentions come to fruition or manifestation. The process of taking a sankalpa is an ancient Vedic technique that uses mantras to invite the energy of the universe to help strengthen and manifest our intentions.
• Lighting lamps and dance performances
• Meditation
• Dinner (vegetarian Indian cuisine).

All are welcome, and anyone who comes for the event can witness the puja (sacred ceremony). Come celebrate the light of happiness, joy, and SELF. FREE-$51: Tickets (Eventbrite)

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• $0–$51 Tickets
• The Art of Living Rating 5 (3 reviews)
• Diwali, Art of Living Foundation, DTLA, Oct. 23, 7:00 PM

Diwali Festival with Kenwa, Tickets, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

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ART OF LIVING FOUNDATION

Organizer of Diwali Fest 2022: Festival of Lights operating in 152 countries, The Art of Living Foundation (AOLF) is a non-profit, educational, and humanitarian organization founded in 1981 by the world-renown philanthropist and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (srisriravishankar.org). All of AOLF’s programs are guided by Sri Sri’s philosophy: “Unless we have a stress-free mind and a violence-free society, we cannot achieve world peace.” The AOLF community is diverse and attracts people from all walks of life backgrounds and religious orientations. AOLF offers numerous highly effective educational and self-development programs and tools that facilitate the elimination of stress and foster deep and profound inner peace, happiness, and well-being for all individuals. These programs, which include breathing techniques, meditation, yoga, and practical wisdom for daily living, have helped millions around the world to completely transform their lives. In addition to these courses offered globally, AOLF, working in collaboration with The International Association for Human Values (IAHV), has successfully implemented numerous humanitarian projects and service initiatives including conflict resolution programs, disaster relief, sustainable rural development, empowerment of women, prisoner rehabilitation, education for all, and environmental sustainability. It has been said of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar that not since Mahatma Gandhi has one person united so many people of different races, religions, traditions, economic and social status, and nationalities, creating a One World spiritual family across the globe. Sri Sri’s message is simple: “Love and wisdom can prevail over hatred and violence.” Happily, this message is not just a slogan but through AOLF has been and continues to be translated into action and results.

• Pasadena: Diwali Festival of Lights, at the Awareness Center with Kenwa, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Self-Realization Fellowship "India Night," Saturday, Oct. 22

The Glendale SRF is a jewel of architecture.

(Glendale Temple) SRF is presenting Diwali, the Hindu "Festival of Lights," which signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance. Delicious Indian dinner, followed by "Chai and Chatter," a kirtan (singing), and a shortened version of Glimpses of a Life Divine, a documentary on the life of Paramhansa Yogananda. Doors open at 5:00 pm, dinner served at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $20. To reserve, please call (909) 621-5023. Lots of help needed for this event. Volunteer.

Diwali at Ananda Ashram, Glendale (10/20)

Swami Vivekananda in the US

FREE: Thursday night is the celebration of India's "Festival of Lights" called Diwali. Group meditation, showing connection to all the world's great religions, is the focus of this heartwarming holiday celebration.

“My idea is NOT to bring here a Hindu creed or a Christian creed or a Buddhist creed, but to take the best out of ALL and embody the universal aspect of all. That is my dream.”

-Ananda Ashram Spiritual Center Founder Swami Paramananda

Female gurus are blessings to the world.

"We dedicate a symbol which represents the ideal of unity and oneness of all world Teacher…to place before the people of this country [USA] the wisdom and truth from all lands, classics, and scriptures, in fact, from the whole world, showing their underlying unity and harmony" (1938).

• RSVP: Festival of Lights, Thursday, Oct. 20, 7:00 PM

FREE 3-Day mini-course for women (10/11)

Jen Bradford (Dharma Buddhist Meditation), Ashley Wells (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly; Golden Gabi/Gabija Trybyte (FREE 3-Day Conscious Relationship Course for Women Only)

Come join this FREE 3-Day mini-course for women wanting to find deeply meaningful relationships.

This course is for singles and women who are currently in unfulfilling relationships, looking to get out responsibly.

Why?

The reason we are unable to attract a suitable partner into our life is due to unconscious blockages we have towards relationships, which are primarily the result of traumatic and painful experiences we have experienced in the past.

Solution

Let's learn how to recognize our own patterns and blockages and overcome our fears so that we will be open to new and meaningful relationships.

✨ Three consecutive 1-hour live sessions starting on Tuesday, October 11 at 8:00 pm GMT

Schedule

• 1. Welcome and Hellos (10 mins.)
• 2. Topic Deep Dive (45 mins.)
• 3. Q&A and Discussion (15 mins.)
• 4. Wrapping Up (5 mins.)

What we'll cover

✅ Day 1 (Tuesday, Oct. 11th @ 8:00 pm) The real reason career women do not attract their ideal partner or end up in relationships that are draining and incompatible.

✅ Day 2 (Wednesday, Oct. 12th @ 8:00 pm) Healing from old relationship narratives to create space, for new healthy ones. Saying Yes to the relationship we want to create.

✅ Day 3 (Thursday, Oct. 13th @ 8:00 pm) Developing emotional intelligence and self-awareness for successful, long-lasting relationships.

• Register for the event: goldengabi.com/registration

🔷Interactive Online Workshop: This is an interactive online workshop and a great way to chat and connect with like-minded women. Participants are encouraged to share stories and connect with each other. To join, click attended and then be able to simply click the link on the righthand side.

🔷Facilitator: Golden Gabi Holistic Health & Embodied Leadership Guide, Trauma Informed Healing Facilitator, Motivational Speaker Trained in Mind-Body Therapies, NLP and Holistic Nutrition, BSc (Hons) Neuroscience, Psychology Gabija Trybyte ("Golden Gabi") has been transforming people's lives ever since she realized that working in a laboratory, surrounded by lab coats and test tubes for a doctoral degree in neuroscience wasn’t quite her soul's purpose.

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