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SUMMARY:Louise Kay ~ Embodied Awareness
DESCRIPTION:If you bring your attention fully present into the now and inquire with a genuine\, open curiosity into the truth of this moment\, what is discovered is that underlying all experiences lies an invisible\, potent presence. This presence is often referred to as stillness\, being\, consciousness or awareness and is the eternal\, formless essence of who you are. All else appears in and is perceived by this awareness. \nThe recognition of this truth through direct experiential knowing is a divine blessing and is followed by a sacred process of integration\, which takes place on the level of body and mind. As higher consciousness penetrates the physical body in the surrendered state\, unconscious beliefs and conditionings are revealed and released\, and unprocessed emotions held in the system rise to the surface to be consciously felt and transmuted. This process of deep healing and maturing takes place over time on the level of form\, while one remains anchored in the formlessness of the unending now. \nYou are invited to join Louise for an exploration of Embodied Awareness comprising a guided meditation and opportunity to ask questions. \nWatch a 5-part conversation with Louise\nwhere she shares about her awakening journey and its impact on her life\, her\nunderstanding of what true meditation is\, gratitude for challenging situations\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Louise\nLouise Kay was born in the north west of The UK. After graduating from university she worked as an English teacher for 15 years\, and during this time began to question the deeper meaning of life. This led her to the path of spirituality\, where she found a strong resonance with the teachings of non-duality. \nIn her early thirties Louise felt a deep call in her heart to visit India\, where she experienced a profound spiritual awakening. Shortly afterwards Louise began channeling and traveled around the world sharing this gift for several years. During this time she experienced a deepening and integration of her initial spiritual awakening and as she opened more to this non-dual truth a new form of expression revealed itself from deep in her heart. \nLouise is passionate about supporting people to live a life of presence and unconditional love. Her greatest joy is to sit together in presence and gently hold space for all emotions\, all sensations and all experiences which arise in the moment in order to support the integration of unresolved energies and allow the unfolding of the divine in all who feel the call.\nExplorations are usually focused around self-inquiry\, the release of limiting beliefs and the integration of unprocessed emotions and energies. \nLouise holds group events online and around the world. \nMore about Louise: www.louisekay.net \nSliding Scale: $15 to $40\nHowever\, no one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you can’t pay within the sliding scale\, contact us to let us know what you can contribute.\nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.org\n \nREGISTER \nThe event will be recorded and emailed to participants within a week.\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/louise-kay-sep-27-2025/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:John Prendergast ~ Letting Go ~ Bay Area Daylong Retreat
DESCRIPTION:While the essence of the awakening process is a letting go\, it cannot be willed. Rather\, it arises from a spontaneous upwelling of our deepest desire to be completely emptied out\, opened\, and freed from any internal resistance to abiding in and as our true nature as loving awareness. Through guided and silent meditation\, dyadic inquiry\, a talk and experiential conversations\, we will explore attuning with this deepest of desires and recognizing and welcoming the inevitable resistance that arises. \nJohn Prendergast\, Ph.D is a spiritual teacher\, retired psychotherapist\, and retired Adjunct Professor of Psychology at CIIS\, well known for his pioneering work in integrating non-dual wisdom and psychotherapy. He studied with the European sage Jean Klein for many years\, as well as with Adyashanti\, who gave him dharma transmission in 2023. He is the author of The Deep Heart (2019)\, In Touch (2015)\, and a new book\, Your Deepest Ground: A Guide to Embodied Spirituality (March\, 2025) from Sounds True. \nwww.listeningfromsilence.com\nYouTube channel \nThe meeting will be from 11:00am to 1:00pm and 3:00pm to 5:30pm (2 hour break for lunch).\nPlease bring your own lunch\, or feel free to go into town to one of the restaurants or to Good Earth Natural Foods. \nPre-registration for In-Person event is required\, as space is limited.\nRegistration for In-Person event closes at Midnight on Sept. 26th\nSuggested donation: $75\n(Any amount acceptable. No one turned away for lack of funds.) \nREGISTRATION for IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE IS FULL and now CLOSED\nYou can email to be added to a wait list in case spaces open up.\nlocalevents@opencirclecenter.org \nLivestream registration is still open.\nLIVESTREAM & Recording Access\nSliding Scale: $60 – $100 \nREGISTER for LIVESTREAM & Recording Access \nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter \nIf you register for Recording access by event time\, link to access it will be sent to you within a week.\nIf you register for Recording access AFTER event\, please forward your confirmation email to web@opencirclecenter.org with your request that we send the recording. \nFor inquiries about In-Person attendance contact LocalEvents@opencirclecenter.org \nFor inquiries about the Livestream Registration & Access contact Web@opencirclecenter.org \nLocation:\nThe meeting will be held at a private home in the Fairfax hills\, with views of Mount Tam and hiking trails.\nAddress and directions will be provided upon registration. \nIf you have symptoms of a viral infection\, or have had a recent\nCovid exposure or positive test\, please stay home out of consideration for others.
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/john-prendergast-sept-27-2025-2/
LOCATION:Private country home & LIVESTREAM\, Fairfax\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:John Prendergast ~ “Letting Go” ~ Bay Area Daylong Retreat
DESCRIPTION:While the essence of the awakening process is a letting go\, it cannot be willed. Rather\, it arises from a spontaneous upwelling of our deepest desire to be completely emptied out\, opened\, and freed from any internal resistance to abiding in and as our true nature as loving awareness. Through guided and silent meditation\, dyadic inquiry\, a talk and experiential conversations\, we will explore attuning with this deepest of desires and recognizing and welcoming the inevitable resistance that arises. \nJohn Prendergast\, Ph.D is a spiritual teacher\, retired psychotherapist\, and retired Adjunct Professor of Psychology at CIIS\, well known for his pioneering work in integrating non-dual wisdom and psychotherapy. He studied with the European sage Jean Klein for many years\, as well as with Adyashanti\, who gave him dharma transmission in 2023. He is the author of The Deep Heart (2019)\, In Touch (2015)\, and a new book\, Your Deepest Ground: A Guide to Embodied Spirituality (March\, 2025) from Sounds True. \nwww.listeningfromsilence.com\nYouTube channel \nThe meeting will be from 11:00am to 1:00pm and 3:00pm to 5:30pm (2 hour break for lunch).\nPlease bring your own lunch\, or feel free to go into town to one of the restaurants or to Good Earth Natural Foods. \nPre-registration for In-Person event is required\, as space is limited.\nRegistration for In-Person event closes at Midnight on Sept. 26th\nSuggested donation: $75\n(Any amount acceptable. No one turned away for lack of funds.) \nREGISTRATION for IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE IS FULL and now CLOSED\nYou can email to be added to a wait list in case spaces open up.\nlocalevents@opencirclecenter.org \nLivestream registration is still open.\nLIVESTREAM & Recording Access\nSliding Scale: $60 – $100 \nREGISTER for LIVESTREAM & Recording Access \nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter \nIf you register for Recording access by event time\, link to access it will be sent to you within a week.\nIf you register for Recording access AFTER event\, please forward your confirmation email to web@opencirclecenter.org with your request that we send the recording. \nFor inquiries about In-Person attendance contact LocalEvents@opencirclecenter.org \nFor inquiries about the Livestream Registration & Access contact Web@opencirclecenter.org \nLocation:\nThe meeting will be held at a private home in the Fairfax hills\, with views of Mount Tam and hiking trails.\nAddress and directions will be provided upon registration. \nIf you have symptoms of a viral infection\, or have had a recent\nCovid exposure or positive test\, please stay home out of consideration for others.
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/john-prendergast-sept-27-2025/
LOCATION:Private country home & LIVESTREAM\, Fairfax\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marin,Online Event,SF Bay Area In-Person Events
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