Aloha Ke 'Ākua! Māhālo nūi lōa for visiting Nā Hālau ʻĀha Hūi Lanakila!
We established our Sanctuary for the exploration and awakening of consciousness, the unfolding of our collective creative and healing potential and realisation of our essential Unity.
Our teachings arise out of direct experience of awakened awareness and emanates the untamable fragrance of freedom whilst radically embracing the mystery and mess of human existence. Our invitation is for you to open to the fullness of life, to say YES to the totality of your experience and to meet reality with radical compassion. Our doors are an open invitation to all who seek authentic freedom and are willing to meet heart to heart in honest and open inquiry.
We were taught that the goal of life is to move through life walking up the mountain of experiences with your Aloha, your Bowl of Light. Life is filled with lessons to learn and teaching moments along the way. When you become angry or jealous, you drop those stones into your bowl of light and those rocks cause leaks in your Mana-sacred power. When your bowl becomes filled with stones, you become a stone that cannot grow. No Aloha! The solution is that at any moment, you can turn your bowl upside down emptying these stones out of your bowl to naturally refill it with YOUR golden light -- your natural Aware and Awakened state of Aloha, your natural state of Divinity. This is the power of Pure Aloha: an Awakened Heart Awakens the Mind.
Awakening hinges on your genuine desire for the discovery of your true nature. If it is to flower in you, you must truly want liberation from everything that is false in you, you must want to give yourself totally to the inquiry into what is true beyond all inherited concepts, ideas and beliefs.
The purpose of our teachings is to ignite this wanting in you. When the flame of this desire becomes an untamable fire, it flips a switch inside of you and the direction of your destiny is irrevocably altered. It’s like turning on the light only to discover that you are this light. This in itself is extra-ordinary: even though you may have heard the words a thousand times, nothing can prepare you for the naked reality that is revealed.
And yet the living experience of this revelation is very ordinary: you have simply re-discovered the innocent wholeness of your essential nature. It’s the you that never was and never will be separate from anything at all. This discovery is the end of suffering and the beginning of freedom.
But awakening is just the beginning. The adventure begins, not in the rarified atmosphere of transcendence, but in the midst of the chaos of life. And living the truth of awakening has perhaps never been more of an imperative than in today’s rapidly changing world.
The invitation is for you to awaken to the pristine perfection of your inner light and then to fully embody and express this light amidst the mystery and mess of human existence.
Come join us!
From our New York City Halau … Reiki Grandmaster Jorge Enriquez, 18th Dan, Usui System of Natural Healing. Rev. Enriquez is also an ordained High Priest of the A&O Order of Melchizedek.
From the Washington Halau … Meet Reiki Grandmaster David Crawford, 18th Dan, Usui System of Natural Healing. Rev. Crawford is also an ordained High Priest of the A&O Order of Melchizedek.
From our Washington Halau, Reiki Grandmaster Jeff Tropiano, 8th Dan, Usui System of Natural Healing. Jeff is also an Initiate of the A&O Order of Melchizedek.
From our Southern California Halau … Meet Reiki Grandmaster Monique Freitas, 16th Dan, Usui System of Natural Healing. Monique is also an Initiate of the A&O Order of Melchizedek, and just returned from Rishikesh, India, as a Certified Yogini. Monique is our resident Herbalogist.
Aloha Kakahiaka
Hauʻoli aloha Poʻalima
I lā maikaʻi nou
Aloha Hawaii ʻOhana a me na ho’aloha.
E pili mau na pomaikaʻi ia oe
A hui hou, malama pono e Ke Akua pu.
Me ke aloha pumehana kakou
Aloha good morning Happy aloha Friday Have a good day Hello family and friends. May blessings ever be with you, until we meet again Take care and God bless you. Wishing all of you aloha.
A native North American wildflower, evening primrose is commonly called “evening star” because its bright yellow flowers open at dusk. It’s a favorite with herb and native plant gardeners and can grow up to 4 feet or 5 feet tall. The seeds are a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid with wide-ranging health benefits.
Native Americans valued evening primrose both as a food and a medicine. They applied a poultice made from the plant to bruises to relieve swelling and made a tea from the root to ease coughs. European settlers took their cue from native peoples, using evening primrose to treat wounds, coughs, sore throats, and digestive upsets. In the 1980s, evening primrose soared in popularity when researchers discovered that its seeds are a gold mine of GLA, a compound rarely found in plants.
Evening primrose oil (EPO) is used to treat a variety of health problems caused by a deficiency in essential fatty acids. These include premenstrual syndrome (PMS), fibrocystic breast pain, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetic neuropathy. Other conditions that evening primrose may help treat include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, attention deficit disorder, and ulcerative colitis.
GLA is essential for the production of prostaglandins, hormonelike compounds that influence almost every bodily system. Prostaglandins decrease inflammation, stimulate hormone production, and help regulate blood clotting, blood pressure, and PMS-related water retention. If the body is working properly, it converts omega-6 fatty acids (found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds) into GLA. But many factors can inhibit this conversion, including advancing age; a diet compromised by excessive saturated fats, trans fats, or alcohol; zinc deficiency; and some medical disorders, such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and cancer. Evening primrose oil supplies a direct source of GLA to the body, bypassing the need for conversion of omega-6s and helping to restore healthy levels of prostaglandins
In colonial America, evening primrose seeds were often substituted for poppy seeds in baking. More compelling is research supporting the use of evening primrose oil for diabetic neuropathy, a common complication of long-term diabetes that causes nerve damage in the legs, feet, arms, and hands. One double-blind study evaluated 111 people with diabetes for one year who were given either 480 mg of GLA daily or a placebo. The researchers found that those given GLA experienced significant improvement in neurological symptoms (Diabetes Care, 1993, vol. 16, no. 9).
GLA also has shown promise as an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, a painful and disfiguring type of inflammatory arthritis. In a 1996 study, researchers gave 56 patients with active rheumatoid arthritis GLA supplements or a placebo. After six months of treatment, participants taking GLA experienced reduced arthritic symptoms (Arthritis and Rheumatism, 1996, vol. 39, no. 11).
There are only 3 ingredients and it takes like 2 minutes.
Cashew cream is basically a yummier, healthier, vegan-er way to get your cream sauce fix. If you want it less “nutty” tasting, just don’t toast your nuts before-hand. E Z. ENJOY!
I bow down to all the masters whose fragrance has touched this earth.
I bow down to the inherent wisdom of life itself.
I bow down to the infinite intelligence of consciousness.
I bow down to the love that includes everything.
I bow down to the simplicity of awakeness, always here.
I bow down.
Namaste’
From our Southern California Halau … Reiki Grandmaster Phillip Fraser, 16th Dan, Usui System of Natural Healing. Rev. Fraser is also an Initiate of the A&O Order of Melchizedek.
Santaho, Ram Das Sarovar Neeka
Vich kartaa purkh khalo-aa, Vaal na vingaa ho-aa
Majan gur andaa raasay, Jap har har kilavikh naasay
Jai jai kaar jag gaavai, Man chindiarhay fal paavai
Sahee salaamat naaee aaee-ay, Aapnhaa prabhoo dhiaa-ee-ay
Jo naavai so kul taravai, Udhaar ho-aa hai jee kaa
Santaho, Ram Das Sarovar Neeka
Sant sarovar naavai, So jan param gat paavai
Marai na aavai jaaee, Har har naam dhiaa-ee
Eihu brahm bichaar su jaanai, Jis deeaal ho-ei bhagvaanai
Baba Nanak prabh saranh-aa-ee, Sabh chintaa ganhat mittaa-ee
Jo naavai so kul taravai, Udhaar ho-aa hai jee kaa
Santaho, Ram Das Sarovar Neeka
Language: Gurmukhi
Source: Siri Guru Granth Sahib
Author: Guru Arjan Dev
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Translation:
Oh Saints, the purifying pool of Ram Das is sublime
Under the protection of the Creator, no harm can come to me
Chanting the Lord’s name, Har, Har, my mistakes are washed away
Whomsoever bathes in the nectar tank is acclaimed all over the world;
The desires of that person’s mind are fulfilled
Bathing (in this sacredness) the mind becomes peaceful, as it meditates on God
Those who bathe here, they liberate and bless themselves and all their generations
Oh Saints, the purifying pool of Ram Das is sublime
One who bathes in the pool of the Saints achieves the state of supreme bliss
There is no death, there is no coming and going;
There is only meditating on the name of the Lord, Har, Har
He alone knows the wisdom of the Lord, on whom this Lord extends merciful kindness
Baba Nanak seeks the sanctuary of God; All his cares and worries are dispelled
Those who bathe here, they liberate and bless themselves and all their generations
Oh Saints, the purifying pool of Ram Das is sublime
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A shabd (hymn) written by Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth teacher of the Sikh faith. It celebrates the healing, uplifting, liberating grace of the Sarovar, the nectar tank, a sacred pool of water surrounding the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab in India.
We are so excited! Food and Wine Magazine picked up one of our Campfire Cooking posts for its article 6 Awesome Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Cook On A Camping Trip. You can check out the article at fwx.com and you can view our original post Campfire Cooking Post #8-Campfire Pizza On The Columbia Riverhere. Thanks to Noah Kaufman for including us!
Please check back for more awesome campfire cooking recipes from CPM.
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Imagine going on vacation to Greece. You are staying in a stunning white villa overlooking the crystal blue waters of the sea … The sun is reflecting on the water and sparkling like diamonds.
What if you could check out your vacation spot (and not with brochures or old photos) before booking your trip …
If you are skilled in Astral Projection or Remote Viewing, you do exactly that and much, much more.
When you practice Remote Viewing, you can see your target as clearly as you see these words…
So what is the secret to achieving vivid clarity and detail?
Practice visualization.
It sounds really simple, but spending just a few minutes each day on this practice will train your brain to bring back
more detail, color and clarity every time you remote view or project to a target.
Start with a memory.
Imagine the last time you ate an orange.
See the orange in your mind. See how bright the color is, the dimples in the skin of the orange, fell the texture and
the weight of it in your hand. Peel the skin back. Hear the sound it makes and smell the citrus of the fruit. Make
every detail as bright and vivid as possible.
This may be difficult at first and you may not be able to hold all of the details in you mind. But as you practice, you will
find that it becomes easier and your visualizations will become brighter and your mind will hold more details at
one time.
Move on to other memories. Visualize a room in your house or a place that you have been. What does it smell like? What
types of sounds are in the vicinity? How does the room feel in contrast to your current location? Take in all the details. Go
back to the area you practiced on if possible and see what you missed.
Your consciousness will begin to extend beyond the boundaries of your physical body to absorb this data.
Try it out! We think you will be amazed at the difference this will make when you go back to practice remote viewing and astral
projection!
We can’t wait to hear about your experiences with this technique!
Find a song that expresses how you feel about a loved one and share that song with them.
We all have a story. When we listen, and listen well enough to take our words and turn them into art, and sing it back to those with whom we interact, something happens. Alchemy through heightened communication … the spark of creative innovation … and it’s powerful.
“Music is what feelings sound like.” — Georgia Cates
When a bhikkhu has good friends, and is reverential and respectful; Doing what one’s friends advise, clearly comprehending and mindful; One may progressively attain the destruction of all fetters.
Itivuttaka 1.17
The Udāna and the Itivuttaka, trans. John D. Ireland
(NaturalNews) An increasing number of people in the world today are becoming intolerant to gluten, which is a specific protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Sensitivity to the gluten protein now affects roughly 18 million Americans. This growing problem has given rise to an ever-expanding industry of “gluten-free” products. In recent years, the “gluten-free” label has become an advertising ploy, backed by little accountability. Now, the FDA is getting involved, announcing new regulations to enforce the meaning of the “gluten-free” label.
Take up a hobby. You need play time. Slowly make a point to began an activity that you’ve always found interesting – be it gardening, cooking, reading, or participating in some type of sport.
When thinking of ways to create a better and healthier lifestyle, oftentimes people tend to think in terms of cutting back on certain choices, be it eating desserts, drinking alcohol, or perhaps just sitting on the couch watching TV. But one area in life that has been almost cut out entirely is something that actually should have never been cast aside — having a hobby. Not only is it a fulfilling, sometimes creative outlet, but it is also beneficial to your overall health.
“Get interested in something. Shake yourself awake. Develop a hobby. Let the winds of enthusiasm sweep through you. Live today with gusto.” — Dale Carnegie
The new moon in Virgo takes place in the morning (US) on August 25th. She opposes Neptune, but what interests me more is the tight conjunction of Mars and Saturn that takes place, simultaneously.
Virgo’s ruler, Mercury is looking good in his home sign. When I pull this all together, this will be a great time to actually get something (major) done.
I am not talking about washing the dishes. I am talking about preserving and solving a puzzle or some kind of intractable problem in your life.
Here are some ideas:
New Moon in the 1st house – Fix your appearance.
New Moon in the 2nd house – Sort out finances. Streamline or automate your banking.
New Moon in the 3rd house – Edit your writing. Organize your files.
New Moon in the 4th house – Clean and organize your house!
New Moon in the 5th house – Help your children. Read to them. Improve their health via diet / daily habit. Talk to them.
New Moon in the 6th house – Give yourself to service, especially at work.
New Moon in the 7th house – Talk to your partner.
New Moon in the 8th house – Make a will. Clean up your psyche.
New Moon in the 9th house – Read about religion or other cultures. Talk to foreigners, especially about their beliefs.
New Moon the 10th house – Set an example of efficient service.
New Moon in the 11th house – Call a friend!
New Moon in the 12th house – Donate your time. Help feed the poor.
Where does the new moon fall in chart? Set your intention!
Get your plans in gear for roll-out on the 25th … Yeah, Baby!
Ye dhammā hetuppabhavā,
tesaṃ hetuṃ Tathāgato āha
tesañca yo nirodho;
evaṃvādī Mahāsamaṇo.
Those phenomena arising from a cause, of these the Enlightened One has told the cause and also their cessation; this is the “doctrine” of the Great Recluse.
I have lots of things to share now, in case we ever meet, concerning the message that was transmitted to me under a pine tree in North Carolina on a cold winter moonlit night. It said that Nothing Ever Happened, so don’t worry. It’s all like a dream. Everything is ecstasy, inside. We just don’t know it because of our thinking-minds. But in our true blissful essence of mind is known that everything is alright forever and forever and forever. Close your eyes, let your hands and nerve-ends drop, stop breathing for 3 seconds, listen to the silence inside the illusion of the world, and you will remember the lesson you forgot, which was taught in immense milky way soft cloud innumerable worlds long ago and not even at all. It is all one vast awakened thing. I call it the golden eternity. It is perfect.
The world you see is just a movie in your mind.
Rocks dont see it.
Bless and sit down.
Forgive and forget.
Practice kindness all day to everybody
and you will realize you’re already
in heaven now.
That’s the story.
That’s the message.
Nobody understands it,
nobody listens, they’re
all running around like chickens with heads cut
off. I will try to teach it but it will
be in vain, s’why I’ll
end up in a shack
praying and being
cool and singing
by my woodstove
making pancakes.
Above: Li Radiance, Brightness, Fire Below: Quin/Gan Heaven, Energy, Spirit Power
Patterns of Meaning:
Radiance/Fire: Brightness that brings clarity and passion. Energy/Parch: The dynamic act of nourishment and creativity; letting go of the old to incorporate, create, and make use of spirit power.
The Wisdom:
Heavenly forces
Make way for great possessing.
Improvement comes
By yielding to fate.
Fire is strength, and heaven is clarity. This is a most auspicious combination. These elements together indicate that all is moving upward. This is a time of abundance, improvement, and success.Your efforts, along with your intent toward goodness—for yourself, for your associates, for your family and friends, for the Earth—have created the present auspicious state. You may feel that improvement and abundance have yet to manifest in your life; however, this is where you must give yourself permission to take the eagle’s-eye view in examining your current situation and your progress on the path. Magically, from this height, you will see that your pathway has been correct; the abundance you have earned is waiting for you.
Abundance in all things Awaits you; Simply look And calmly lay claim.
You now possess great power to manifest what you desire. Not often do we get a gift of strength like this. You see your situation clearly, and it is good.
The obstacles that once caused you to stumble are removed, and overhead the clouds have parted. Do not overreact. Remain calm, and your vision will become clear and your passion will lead the way to gain whatever it is you put on your cosmic wish list. It may be money, but don’t stop there—that is but a small part of the equation. You can now have clarity of purpose, but only if you remain calm and refrain from getting giddy or greedy as you are moved beyond obstacles to go deeper into spirit and love.To make you aware that the time of abundance is indeed here, you are feeling certain inner stirrings—of passion, happiness, or perhaps just a certain lightness of being. Do not become confused about these stirrings, which seem to come from the center of the Earth or from the place we identify as Heaven. Know that these feelings are a message from Spirit: they are meant to get your attention and are given to you in recognition of good works and proper intent—and also to wake you up.Immediately look to your inner core, to your true self, the one operating outside of greed, pride, or judgment. That is the real you, and it is good. This understanding of your authentic self is now available to you as never before. You are in the radiance of your connection to Spirit, to Gaia, to the great Oneness.
You are given a light That can shine on all that has decayed. It is within your power To restore what has been spoiled.
You have passed through a time of doubt and darkness. Some might call it depression. It wasn’t that; it was you, warming up to get ready for the big breakthrough.During this last period we have passed through, the light of love, abundance, and success has at times seemed like a fleeting memory. You may have felt like you were being teased by the light—just at the very moment you thought you would grasp it, it slipped away—now you see it, now you don’t.Never doubt that the universe has a wicked sense of humor. It is to keep you on your toes and make sure you have the ability to laugh at yourself, the self you often take so bloody seriously.Through your perseverance and good intention, Possession in Great Measure is here and here to stay, if you allow it. Be aware that Da You, while sounding the bell of abundance, also carries a formula for abundance attached to a warning: that to maintain this joyous and abundant pathway you must refrain from arrogance, judgment, and self-delusion.
Recall your what brought you here on your pathway; pretty magical, if you look at it from the right end of the telescope. Appreciate what you have done and who has helped you achieve the necessary clarity to reach for and maintain what is yours. Honor yourself and them—especially those who have sorely tested you. Opportunity abounds now, whether in business, love, your health, or your spiritual development. Be generous in all things, and this time of abundance will continue to circulate through your life.
At this time, the pieces of the puzzle of life have come together to make a beautiful image of the future and your place in it. Obstacles are removed, and darkness and the dark ones are vanquished. This is a time when you have been readied to receive great blessings—in love, business, health, family, and friendships.
Sometimes the ego tells us that what we see is false, an illusory trick of the mind. Do not let fear or doubt allow you to conclude that what is being presented to you is yet another manipulation from the ego to hold you in the bondage of feeling separate. Do not let the ego have its way with you, as that would only prevent you from claiming the abundance and joy that is placed squarely before you. These presentations will not be subtle, either; the light of the universe is shining on them.
Trust and remember to share the wealth that now comes to you, in whatever form it takes, like a warm, fragrant breeze floating on an early summer night. In case you may have forgotten, that breeze is called love, and it is a flow.
Use love to illuminate your path and the path of those who walk with you. In this way, the way of sharing, your love, inner strength, and spirit will increase, and the harmonious circumstances that set things in their present course will be recognized and honored. To keep the current of love flowing through your life, use humility, grace, good manners, and generosity.
When we are positioned well in times such as these we must recognize that we have a responsibility to our family, associates, and tribe of friends. As you feel more secure in your seat of abundance, give of your time and loving energy: to children, to the beneficial ecology of Mother Earth, and to all the living beings that surround us. There is transformative magic in these actions, and you are now the magician. Recognize your role and act on it. In this way, this blessed cycle will repeat again and again in your life.
Shine like the sun at midday. Bring laughter and happiness to those around you. The true message of this hexagram is held in your heart. It is the key to gaining the confidence to magically transform your own life and the lives of those around you. If there is love or a new opportunity on the horizon, it is time to let it in. You are safe and strong and have a clarity that you very likely have never known before. At this time love will grow as never before. Abundance will increase in proportion to your love, and your heart will soar.
Oftentimes we hear the warning to not take things personally. This is not such a time. Take this time, and the joy and abundance that go with it, very personally. It is yours. Sing, laugh, be joyful, and allow yourself to love and be loved, and love yourself. Now is the time to be a cosmic love generator.
Aloha Kakahiaka
Aloha Kakahiaka … I lā nani nou
Mettañca sabbalokasmi,
Aloha Kakahiaka
A native North American wildflower, evening primrose is commonly called “evening star” because its bright yellow flowers open at dusk. It’s a favorite with herb and native plant gardeners and can grow up to 4 feet or 5 feet tall. The seeds are a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid with wide-ranging health benefits.
I bow down to all the masters whose fragrance has touched this earth.
Aloha ʻohana a me na hoaloha
My nature is Divine; I am a spiritual being.
sacca — real, true
Kalyāṇamitto yo bhikkhu, sappatisso sagāravo;
Aloha ʻOhana a me no ho’aloha
Aloha e kakahiaka
Ye dhammā hetuppabhavā,
pamāda — carelessness, negligence, indolence, remissness
I have lots of things to share now, in case we ever meet, concerning the message that was transmitted to me under a pine tree in North Carolina on a cold winter moonlit night. It said that Nothing Ever Happened, so don’t worry. It’s all like a dream. Everything is ecstasy, inside. We just don’t know it because of our thinking-minds. But in our true blissful essence of mind is known that everything is alright forever and forever and forever. Close your eyes, let your hands and nerve-ends drop, stop breathing for 3 seconds, listen to the silence inside the illusion of the world, and you will remember the lesson you forgot, which was taught in immense milky way soft cloud innumerable worlds long ago and not even at all. It is all one vast awakened thing. I call it the golden eternity. It is perfect.
#14 — Da You — Possession in Great Measure 
