Vipassana is a most profound ancient meditation discipline that delivers the expert practitioner liberation from the suffering of the mind. Vipassana means insight into the true nature of reality. the suffering of the mind is not real and Vipassana meditation brings the practitioner the opportunity of having a direct experience as to why the mind suffers. In this realization, the meditator finds a changed and transformed life that allows happiness and bliss. Vipassana students are instructed on proper methods to deeply concentrate on the sensations of the breath and the body which are revealing the nature of the subconscious mind and the unconscious mind onto the physical body. Vipassana delivers the awareness of the creative bliss and emptiness of Existence, thus healing the mind. The Vipassana student seeks to enliven the Watcher beyond the mind and thoughts so that this self-observation brings the transformation to cure negative seeds, and chief features, of the suffering mind.
In the self-exploration process in Vipassana, you are dissolving the illusions and mental disturbances that prevent the awareness of the clear mind and the Clear Light. The Vipassana practitioner is filled with renewed love and elevated compassion for self and others in this self-revealed awareness. The result is a healing that comes from the long-awaited insight into the nature of one’s self and self’s relationship to the Universe. The purpose of Vipassana is self-realization by a total merging of consciousness awareness with the Clear Light.
I N F O R M A T I O N
REGISTRATION | Please send an email to info@johnjoliver.com to indicate your intention to attend even before you pay tuition. This is needed because we need to plan for numbers. We have heard from several of you verbally, but please confirm by email ASAP to get on the list.
Jerhoam, an enlightened master teacher from ancient Lemuria, will once again be teaching a year-long course in the Goddess Lodge that meets four times per year. The Goddess Lodge is for those serious about their spiritual development and is, perhaps, the most important work that has been done in Jerhoam’s Mystery School. This year, each session of the Goddess Lodge will focus on a different aspect of the Flower of Life – a symbol in sacred geometry that has been seen in many cultures around the world since ancient times. In the first session, which will kick off in majestic Gunnison, Colorado, Jerhoam will teach specific sleep and dream techniques that can be used in conjunction with the sacred Flower of Life symbol. You have two options for the Goddess Lodge. You may attend the first session only in Gunnison, Colorado –or– attend all four sessions of the Goddess Lodge. If you sign up for the entire year, you are making a commitment to attend all four sessions and your tuition is due even if you are unable to attend. For those unable to attend the kick off session in Colorado, there will be a make-up weekend in Virginia in October 2016.
2016/2017 PROGRAM DATES:
Session I | August 15th @ 8PM – August 19th @ 6AM | Gunnison, CO
*** LODGING for the Gunnison, CO program (only) has been arranged and, per Jerhoam, attendees will be paired with dream partners. You are required to stay at the pre-selected lodging to attend the program (even if you live locally in Gunnison, CO). The fee is approximately $50/night (plus taxes) and you will pay for lodging at check-in. You will be given the location information after you register for the program. Please do not call the facility for any reason. If you have questions, they may be directed to info@johnjoliver.com.
Session I | October 27th @ 8PM – October 31st @ 6AM (make-up session for those unable to attend the Gunnison, CO program) | Richmond, VA
Session II | December 27th @ 8PM – January 2nd @ 6AM | Richmond, VA
Session III | April 6th @ 8PM – April 10th @ 6AM | Richmond, VA
Session IV | June 8th @ 8PM – June 12th @ 6AM | Richmond, VA
[Please note that all dates and times are subject to change].
LOCATION:
The 2016/2017 Goddess Lodge will kick off in Gunnison, CO. All other Goddess Lodge classes, including the October make-up session, will be held in Richmond, VA. Location details will be e-mailed to participants 1-2 weeks before the event. Most participants traveling to Richmond from out of town books hotels or AirBNB’s in the Richmond area and fly into either Charlottesville, Richmond or Washington DC airports.
YOUR COMMITMENT:
The Goddess Lodge is for students who are serious about their spiritual growth. These programs have been, perhaps, the most important work we have ever done in Jerhoam’s Mystery School. Each intensive will require preparation on your part (e.g. completion of homework given by Jerhoam) and a willingness to thoroughly examine oneself, deeply and honestly, during our time together. When you agree to participate in the Goddess Lodge, you are making a commitment to yourself, to the group, and to Inner Resources. A great deal of planning goes into each of these intensives, and your arrival is expected. Thus, your tuition will still be due for each of the four sessions, if paying per session, whether or not you attend. You are a making a year-long commitment.
NOTE:
If you have never been in a session with Jerhoam before, or if you have not ever participated in the Goddess Lodge, you must e-mail info@johnjoliver.com before registering.
QUESTIONS:
If you have any questions, you can e-mail info@johnjoliver.com or call 1-888-412-2102.
You are cordially invited to the 9th Annual TVP Gala for Tibet. Hosted by Naropa University at 5pm on Sunday, September 11th, the event includes delicious Tibetan and Chinese dinner, wine (and Chang, a Tibetan home-made barely beer) and, Tibetan music by Tamding Tsetan, offerings chant by Lama Sonam and live auction by Naropa’s President Chuck Lief. After the dinner, you have an opportunity to participate Tibetan circle dance led by Tamding and local Tibetans. Ticket and Info.
Tibetan Village Project is a nonprofit, non-political organization dedicated to empowering Tibetan communities through social enterprise development and educational opportunities. www.TibetanVillageProject.org
Registration for Deo’s is closed. Registration for the 2017 Deo program will be open in January 2017.
*NEW PROGRAM* THE LODGE OF APPLIED SHAMANISM
Jerhoam has announced a new program that will begin at the end of October and will be held over 4 sessions between October and June 2017. The Lodge of Applied Shamanism is an eclectic training in Shamanic studies. While there is no specific tradition, Jerhoam will use the commonality of any and all trainings of Shamanism that serve the Light within and the discovery of the Light within. This study is not about deity worship, but about deity and spirit convergence. Those in the training will learn about the ‘between spaces’ bordering the physical and the spiritual – as to integrate a unified reality field of a physical incarnation and spiritual incarnation. The Lodge is for those who are serious about their spiritual development and is, perhaps, the most important work that has been done in Jerhoam’s Mystery School. This year, each session of the Lodge will also focus on a different aspect of the Flower of Life – a symbol in sacred geometry that has been seen in many cultures around the world since ancient times.
Early registration ends October 1st. If you have questions about the program or Jerhoam’s Mystery School, please email info@johnjoliver.com.
For more information and to register online, please visit:
www.shamanlodge.eventzilla.net
Registration for Deo’s is closed. Registration for the 2017 Deo program will be open in January 2017.
Registration for the Lodge is closed. Registration for the 2017/2018 school year will be open in July 2017.
Registration for Deos will be open January 2017.
Deos is a year-long program that meets 4 times per year. It is usually focused on a particular theme chosen by Jerhoam.
Registration for the Lodge is closed. Registration for the 2017/2018 school year will be open in July 2017.
This trip is now full and the registration is closed – please check back in a few months as there will be another exciting trip with John J Oliver visiting in Greece in the fall!
