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- December 24th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Ten Inspirational Messages for Christmas
Ten Inspirational Messages for Christmas – Guest Article I am posted this guest article for your Christmas holiday enjoyment. It is from my friend and colleague, Gita Saraydarian, founder of TSG Fou…
- December 23rd, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Winter Meditation Retreat with His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche
Winter Meditation Retreat with His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche at Gar Drolma Buddhist Center in Dayton, Ohio. The dates of the meditation retreat are January 20-25th, 2010. Join us for the teachings abo…
- December 15th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
The Dalai Lama’s 2010 US Schedule
His Holiness The Dalai Lama’s 2010 US Schedule is beginning to take shape. Here are some details about the up coming visits. Tickets are not on sale yet, but will be soon January 15th for Indian…
- December 14th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Three Ways to Experience More Love
“After our daily labors, let us gather to discourse about the heart. It will lead us beyond the domains of Earth toward the Subtle World, in order to bring us closer to the sphere of Fire.”…
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Hevajra and Dzogchen Retreat with Garchen Rinpoche
Garchen Rinpoche will be giving a Hevajra & Dzogchen Retreat from January 28-31, 2010 in the Denver Colorado area. His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche will return to Colorado at the end of January fo…
- December 9th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Planting A Million Trees for Michael Jackson, and Heal The World
Author and humanitarian Trisha Franklin and I are reaching out to seek your help in planting at least A Million Trees for Michael. We started this project which you can read about on Face Book by clic…
- December 6th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Creating a Altar or Shrine in Your Home
One of the universal items placed on a shrine or altar are flowers. In every spiritual or religious tradition flowers are offered at various times of the year, for all sorts of occasions. Flowers are…
- December 5th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Delicious Organic Meats, Humanely raised and vegetarian-fed
Holiday meal preparation has already begun and consumers like you are looking for the perfect meat to make for their holiday occasions. Enter our friends at the Greensbury Market’s who offer a…
- November 29th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Free Meditation Course with Every Meditation Cushion and Zabuton Set or Shrine/Altar
Four Gates is offering a Free Meditation Course with Every Zafu meditation cushion and Zabuton Set or Shrine/Altar. Why do we make such a generous offer? Because we know you will benefit when deeply c…
- November 27th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Ahimsa Peace Celebration Honors The Dalai Lama
AHIMSA PEACE CELEBRATION 2009 Sunday December 6, 1-3 pm In honor and commemoration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s being a Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, Emaho Foundation is celebrating the annu…
- November 24th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Gratitude: Essential Practice for Happiness and Fulfillment
I love the Thanksgiving Holiday season. The Thanksgiving Holiday opens a door in our minds for the opportunity to be aware of the fact that each day there are many blessings in our lives. We need occ…
- November 19th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Presidents Obama and Hu discuss Tibet at their first summit
ICT Report (11/17/09): Presidents Obama and Hu discuss Tibet at their first summit: Presidents Obama and Hu have released a joint statement at the US-China summit in Beijing that indicates they discu…
- November 18th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Advent Retreat: Exploring the Sunday Scriptures of Advent with Music, Meditation, and Movement
Advent Retreat: Exploring the Sunday Scriptures of Advent with Music, Meditation, and Movement with Patti Sills-Trausch. During the Advent season the Sunday readings, including the Psalms, reflect th…
- November 13th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
I Can Do It! Tampa Conference! – LAST CHANCE!!!
I Can Do It! Tampa Conference! – LAST CHANCE!!! November 19-22, 2009 This is next week in Tampa, Florida. There’s still time to get a flight, reserve a room, invite a friend or two and get…
- November 12th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Love Matters Most
Women helping Women, and Men Helping Women Too Of Course
I first found this non-profit Women for Women when watching Oprah on my lunch break when channel flipping. I usually work through lunch at my desk, but decided to step back from the computer for half…
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Love Matters Most
Finding and Keeping Love
Finding and Keeping Love by Harville Hendrix In this life changing course by Harville Hendrix called, Finding and Keeping Love: An Imago-Based Program for Getting the Love You Want you will have a com…
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Mantra: Sacred Words of Power
Mantra: Sacred Words of Power a series by Thomas Ashley-Farrand. This one of the first audio courses on Mantras which is very thorough. We have sold boat loads of it and people seem to enjoy it, benef…
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Color My World is an Imaginative Book for Children and Adults
Just yesterday I just received this good news from my friend, Debbie Mancini-Wilson. I know you will enjoy the annoucement about her new book, so I am sharing that good news with you. Debbie authored…
- November 5th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Never Miss an Opportunity to Channel Grace
I enjoy encouraging others to make the most out of life. Even if you live to be 100 years old, life races by. Each moment, everyday is precious because it gives you the opportunity to gather yoursel…
- October 31st, 2009
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“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” H.H. XIV Dalai Lama
One of the most striking impressions you receive when meeting the Dalai Lama is that he acts just like an ordinary person, but is overflowing with a gentle power, friendliness and a positive attitude.…
- October 30th, 2009
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Teaching on Bodhicitta and Vajrasattva Meditation Practice to be given
On Saturday Oct 31st, from 9am – 5pm Lama Gape with be giving teachings on the all important practice of Bodhicitta. Bodhicitta is the foundation for all meditation practice on the spiritual pa…
- October 29th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Filling bird feeders and placing prayer flags near them creates blessings
As we transform ourselves we transform the world. Each of us working together can make a world of difference. Something that brings me joy each day is dedicating the merit (positive karma or energy…
- October 28th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Love Matters Most
Married Couples Day of Renewal
Married Couples Day of Renewal at the Franciscan Renewal Center. Have you ever asked each other “When will we have some time just for US?” Here’s a perfect opportunity to reconnec…
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Nobel Peace Laureates Honour His Holiness the Dalai Lama and people of Tibet
Several prominent Nobel Peace Laureates – Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Jody Williams, Shirin Ebadi hosted a public ceremony in honour of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the people of Tibet in at th…
- October 27th, 2009
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Compassion is the best response to harmful actions of others?
Is compassion is the best response to harmful actions of others? Unless what a friend or family member is doing is physically or financially destructive to you in the near term, requiring immediate ac…
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Yagyas Are Powerful Karmic Healing Chants
Yagyas Are Powerful Karmic Healing Chants… Everyone has experienced the benefit of listening to relaxing music which soothes you body, mind, and emotions. There is music that reaches deep into…
- October 22nd, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Love Matters Most
Discounts for I Can Do It Tampa for a Mind, Body, and Soul Retreat!
Join us in beautiful Tampa Florida for a life-changing healing retreat and conference. We want to make it easier for you to see your favorite, New York Times best-selling spiritual or inspirational au…
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M.E.O.W.™ – MEN ENJOYING OLDER WOMEN DATING EVENT
M.E.O.W.™ – MEN ENJOYING OLDER WOMEN DATING EVENT Joann Cohen Coaching, is hosting the Valley’s 3rd Men Enjoying Older Women (M.E.O.W.) Dating event at the Upper Deck Sports Grill located at 422…
- October 21st, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Daily Showering in the Light of Your Soul
I enjoy encouraging others to make the most of the short life we experience. Even if you live to be 100 years old, life races by and in the blink of an eye is gone. Each moment is precious because i…
- October 19th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Love and Compassion Meditation Teaching
We are happy to announce that ZaChoeje Rinpoche will offer the Chenrezig empowerment on Sunday November 8. Chenrezig (or Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit) is considered an enlightened emanation of the ess…
- October 16th, 2009
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Prayers for Beloved Who Passed Away at Sedona Retreat
When people pass away suddenly and without warning it is a shock to your system. Impermanence is always with us but when change happens quickly, and suddenly, there isn’t time to adjust to the…
- October 15th, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
What Are the 7 Signs of a True Spiritual Teacher?
In an era of marketing and all too familiar marketing hype there are many who call themselves spiritual teachers because there is a general and wide spread spiritual awakening taking place in the worl…
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Learn Literary Tibetan Language from a Geshe
Learning the history of the Tibetan language and being able to recognize and pronounce characters aids us in realizing the full potential of our Buddhist studies. A series of 8 classes provides an in…
- October 12th, 2009
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2010 PILGRIMAGE TO NEPAL AND INDIA with Zachoeje Rinpoche
Join ZaChoeje Rinpoche and follow in the footsteps of the Buddha. ZaChoeje Rinpoche will be your guide in a group pilgrimage to the places Lord Buddha himself suggested the spiritual seeker visit. 20…
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Tibetan Buddhism Addresses Reforestation and Climate Change
When most people think of Tibetan Buddhism, they think of kindly monks, nuns, lamas and rinpoches reciting prayers, and meditating for the welfare of others. It is a noble spiritual activity. However…
- October 9th, 2009
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Dalai Lama awarded the Lantos Human Rights award
His Holiness the Dalai Lama was awarded the first Lantos Human Rights award on on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. The ceremony was attended by many US Senators and US House of…
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World Peace Prayer Flags in Honor of President Barack Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize.
In honor of President Barack Obama receiving the Nobel peace Prize we are offering a way for everyone to participate with prayers and good wishes of support for peace. The World Peace Prayer Flags ca…
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Can We Help President Barack Obama Fulfill The Nobel Peace Prize Aspiraitons?
Congratulations to President Barack Obama, the fourth US president to receive a Nobel Peace Prize. He is being honored for his aspirations and current direction to find long term peaceful solutions to…
- October 5th, 2009
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Vajrakilaya Retreat Drubchen, with His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche
Vajrakilaya Drubchen, with His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche, Ven. Traga Rinpoche, and The Garchen Institute Lamas. The Vajrakilaya retreat takes place from November 18-24. Additionally, the Vajrakilaya E…
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Amitabha Million Mantra Retreat and Accumulation
Amitabha Million Mantra Accumulation, with Ven. Lama Gape take place from October 24-26. Preregistration deadline: October 17 (if you wish to purchase meals, your deposit is due by 5:00 pm, October 17…
- October 1st, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Sting and Team Earth Are Sending Out a Rainforest SOS
Sting and Four Gates support Team Earth’s efforts at sending out an SOS to the world regarding deforestation. Rainforests, and all forest habitats, are critical to our survival on planet Earth b…
- September 30th, 2009
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What Does Love Matter if The World’s Forests Are Gone?
Team Earth and LoveMattersMost.net are joining forces to ask you to help in sending out an SOS to the world leaders regarding deforestation of one our most precious resources – the forests. Rain…
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The Science of Becoming Your True Self Lecture Series
TSG Foundation invites you to participate in the community lecture series at the TSG Center in Cave Creek, Arizona. You’ll join with others around the globe for a lively lecture series on this m…
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Fall Meditation and Spiritual Practice Intensive
The Venerable ZaChoeje Rinpoche will be presenting teachings on meditation practice based on Chapter 8 of Shantideva’s A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life. Written in the 8th century in India…
- September 29th, 2009
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You are About to Shift Your Life
The following is a book launch of a new work…. Shift: A Woman’s Guide to Transformation, (for MEN, too) is a poweful resource “manual” for working with nagging issues that never go…
- September 23rd, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
His Holiness the Dalai Lama begins US visit
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has opened a three-week visit of North America in Memphis, where he will receive this year’s International Freedom Award from the National Civil Rights Museum on Wedn…
- September 22nd, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
How To Win At Life and Achieve Your Hearts Desire
We at Four Gates are very happy to announce a wonderful new book that is releasing today at major on-line book sellers and in book stores as well. Rather than steal Peggy McColl’s thunder, read…
- September 21st, 2009
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christophermay has posted a new entry on: Four Gates Blog
Harrison Ford introduces Team Earth on GMA which creates more enviromental activism
Today I watched Harrison Ford on Good Morning America, GMA, sharing about Team Earth, the new umbrella organization for healing the world’s greatest environment challenges. All of the founders…
- September 20th, 2009
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GLOBAL MALA YOGA FOR PEACE PROJECT
GLOBAL MALA YOGA FOR PEACE PROJECT UNITES YOGA COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Yogis Throughout the World Cross the Borders of their Mats to Raise Consciousness a…
- September 17th, 2009
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Screening of Award Winning Documentary about Tibet, What Remains of Us
“What Remains of Us,” an award-winning documentary that was secretly filmed inside Tibet between 1996 and 2004, has never been shown to the public in Phoenix. This special showing will be…
