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The Learning Institute for Growth, Healing and Transformation (LIGHT) is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Normally, events sponsored by LIGHT will take place in Winnipeg. Other Community Events (listed below) will list other events that we feel may be of interest to LIGHT members and friends.
The lectures will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday, February
7
Kay Stone, Nandita Selvanathan and Kval Duggal: “Flavors of India - An
Evening of Stories and Music”
Storyteller Kay Stone will tell traditional Panchatatra stories, plus others,
while Nandita Selvanathan will sing and accompany her tales, with the support
of percussionist Kval Duggal.
Kay Stone came to Canada many years ago from Miami, Florida, and began telling
stories in Canada in 1975. She has told her tales at the Winnipeg Art Gallery,
Museum of Man and Nature, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Toronto Festival of Storytelling,
and many other venues. She also performed for several years with Indian classical
dancer Rubena Sinha.
Nandita Selvanathan came to Canada from India about 10 years ago. She was born
and brought up in Varanasi, where music, cultural activities and spirituality
thrive well. She is trained in Indian music, both vocal and guitar, and has
been active in the music scene in Winnipeg organizing music programs and performing
at various places.
Tuesday, March 6
Robert Tucker: “The Shift - An Inquiry into 2012”
Interest in the 2012 phenomenon, and the predictions associated with
it, is widespread and growing as we approach December 21, 2012. The presentation
will provide an in-depth analysis of the history and ideas behind 2012, and
cast new light on the often bewildering landscape surrounding this critical
time in human history.
Robert Tucker is an artist, a teacher and a designer and fabricator of art
studio furnishings.
Tuesday, April 3
Ranjit Rai: “Ayurveda: The Ancient Science of Health”
Ayurveda (literally the “science of life”) is an ancient holistic
medical practice based on the five elements and the balance and integration
of body, mind and spirit. The presentation will explore the history and philosophy
of Ayurvedic medicine, the nature of the health/sickness continuum, the importance
of prevention and strengthening of the life energy, and traditional Aruyvedic
healing practices.
Ranjit Rai is an Ayurvedic practitioner and lecturer and is the founder
of the Winnipeg Ayurvedic Centre He was accredited as an Ayurvedic physician
in India and, following his immigration to Canada in 2009, has worked in both
allopathic and traditional complementary medical modalities.
Tuesday, May 1
Ervin Bartha with Deborah Judith: “The Heart of the Labyrinth - Designing,
Building and Working with a Labyrinth”
In this presentation, Deborah will prepare the space with a musical invocation,
followed by Ervin’s detailed visual presentation on the design and construction
of an outdoor labyrinth.
Ervin Bartha (E. T. Nada) is a mason, photographer, recording engineer/producer,
symbolist and author. Deborah Judith is a concert pianist, composer, recording
artist, teacher and healer. Her spontaneously created essence music performances
are penetratingly beautiful and profound.
Tuesday, June 5
Ian Whicher: “All Life is Yoga”
While Yoga today in its more popular expressions is primarily associated
with a physical culture for which it is well known, little is understood about
the deeper aspects of Yoga that both transcend and include human life and our
potential for greater freedom and fullness and relational wholeness. Throughout
its long historical development all forms of Yoga discipline ultimately are
intended to converge in the One Life called Yoga, a life that is free from affliction
yet includes a freedom for the world and for the benefit of Life everywhere.
A long-time Yoga practitioner, Dr. Ian Whicher is a Professor and Head of
the Department of Religion at the University of Manitoba.
The presentation will be preceded by a brief Annual General Meeting of LIGHT.
Location: Charisma
Restaurant
83D Sherbrook St.
Attendees get a special price on a dinner buffet, starting at 6:00 p.m.; the
presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free but donations would be
appreciated.
Entheogen: Awakening the
Divine Within
Saturday, February 18 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Unity Church
300 Arlington St. (just north of Portage)
Suggested donation: $5
Entheogen: Awakening the Divine Within is a feature-length
documentary which invites the viewer to rediscover an enchanted cosmos in the
modern world by awakening to the divine within. The film examines the re-emergence
of archaic techniques of ecstacy in the modern world by weaving a synthesis
of ecological and evolutionary awareness, electronic dance culture, and the
current pharmacological re-evaluation of entheogenic compounds. Further information
about the film is available at the following website:
http://www.entheogen.tv/index.php
Guided Masonic Tour of
the Legislature
Wednesday, March 21 - 6:30 p.m.
LIGHT is pleased to present a guided tour of the Manitoba Legislature
by Winnipeg Freemason Victor Popow of Templum Sion. Victor has studied the history,
design and esoteric symbolism of this magnificent building for many years and
is highly regarded as an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide.
Lying at the heart of North America, Manitoba’s Legislative Building is
unique among the capitals of Canada and the United States. Considered the architectural
gem of Manitoba, construction of the building began in 1913 with the official
opening on July 15, 1920.
The Legislature was designed by Freemason Frank Simon of England and the exterior
and interior of the building is replete with esoteric symbolism. The base of
the building forms a letter “H”, a shape that is repeated on each
of the three floors, and the front elevation follows the proportions of the
Golden Rectangle. At the summit is The Golden Boy, symbolizing the spirit of
enterprise and eternal youth, and representing Hermes or Mercury – the
messenger of the gods. Much of the design features of the building are based
on sacred geometry and numerology, and include mathematical patterns (The Black
Star) and esoteric images and sculptures such as the Sphinx, Medusa and numerous
guardian and protective deities.
A registration fee of
$10 will be collected from participants at the start of the tour.
Attendance at this event will be limited to 20 participants. LIGHT members
will have first priority; if space is still available after March
1, 2012, registration will be opened to non-members.
To register: please send an e-mail to info@lightwinnipeg.org ,
containing the name of each person planning to attend; or phone 453-2717.
Registered participants should gather at the main entrance on the north side
of the building.
Winnipeg 2012 and Beyond
Thursday, April 19 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Robert A. Steen C.C.
980 Palmerston Ave. - Fireside Room
(side entrance off the parking lot)
Our planet is blessed with a remarkable range of physical and spiritual qualities.
Each geographical location on earth is unique in this regard and some have suggested
that Winnipeg may have a special significance as a center of spiritual focus
and expression during this critical time in human history. The evening will
first explore the history, development and future potential of Winnipeg from
a multi-dimensional perspective.
An open forum and group discussion will follow in which those who sense that
Winnipeg has an important spiritual significance now and in the future can dialogue
and share their ideas and “future vision” of Winnipeg with others.
QIGONG & BAGUAZHANG
Qigong / chi kung
is a traditional Chinese martial art famous for its healing and meditative
aspects. Jiang Rong Chiao style Baguazhang will also be taught
in these classes.
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - ongoing
Westminster Housing Co-op Multi-Purpose Room - 145 Maryland St.
Cost is $50.00 per month or $15.00 per class drop-in
The instructor, Kelly Whelan-Enns, brings over 20 years of training to his classes.
He can be reached at (204) 509-4422 or by email at adhealtharts@gmail.com
MANITOBA ASTROLOGY ASSOCIATION EVENTS
Meetings are held on the
last Saturday of the month at the Place Louis Riel, 190 Smith Street, Winnipeg,
from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.