Announcements

New Book: Grandmothers Counsel the World
Announcing the new book of teachings and stories from the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers: Grandmothers Counsel the World: Women Elders Offer Their Vision for Our Planet. The book, compiled and edited by Carol Schaefer, introduces these extraordinary women, their views on relationships and women's wisdom, their ideas for healing the Earth as well as ourselves, their plans for ending war and poverty, for bettering life on our planet, and their revelations about the importance of prayer. Click here to purchase, or to read details and reviews.

CSS Ministerial Training Program: Online Classes Begin May 1
Do people seek you out as a mentor? Are you innately empathetic to people and situations? Through CSS, you can be trained as a Minister of Prayer. This two year course offers you personal growth and transformation while honing your listening and communication skills. Learn to support others by speaking from your authentic heart. Online classes begin May 1; registration is open now. Contact us to register, or to get more information.

Teachings from Jyoti and friends: The Power of Humility
CSS Spiritual Director Jyoti (Jeneane Prevatt) has distilled the essence of her long career as a spiritual teacher into a series of life lessons as discussed with eminent authors Barbara and Charles Whitfield, and transpersonal psychologist Russell D. Park. Check out their new book, The Power of Humility, from the publishers of the “for the soul” series.

Upcoming Events

2007 Spring—Fifth Grandmothers' Council Gathering, Black Hills, South Dakota
From June 12-22, 2007 the Grandmothers will gather as a council for the fifth time, at the South Dakota home of the Oglala Lakota grandmothers. There will be public and private meetings, ceremonies, and opportunities for cultural field trips. The gathering will be celebrating the 80th Birthday of Beatrice Long Visitor Holy Dance .  The participant letter and registration form are now available. If you have additional questions , please send an email to info@grandmotherscouncil.com.

2008 Fall—Sixth Grandmothers' Council Gathering, Gabon, Africa
In the fall of 2008, the sixth Council gathering will be held in the African rainforest surrounding Libreville, Gabon, at the temple of Bernadette Rebienot

Previous Events

2006 Fall—Fourth Council Gathering, Dharamsala, India In October the Grandmothers' Council convened in India at the exiled home of the Tibetans, hosted by the Tibetan grandmother Tsering Dolma Gyaltong. The Grandmothers and 130 participants were fortunate to have a private audience with H.H. the Dalai Lama,  to strengthen their prayer for global peace and to acknowledge their solidarity with the Tibetan people to reclaim their homeland. In addition to the audience with His Holiness, the gathering met with the Nechung Oracle and the Karmapa Lama, and toured several monasteries, the Dolmaling Nunnery, and the Tibetan Children's Village. Read a more detailed report on the Dharamsala gathering.
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For more information, you may contact us at:
Center for Sacred Studies
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