Kind Friends,
Lots going in Banyen news... We have many profound and interesting events lined up for the new year. This month, for example, we have a special in-store event entitled "Nothing is What It Seems..." with mystic & healer Lalitha on Sunday, January 29th. Looking further down the road into 2017, there will be events with David Whyte, Alex Grey, and many more to be announced soon.
For the month of January, all colouring books and art supplies are 20% off. Also, all 2017 calendars & planners are 50% off (except for astrological calendars). These discounts apply both online & in-store.
For those of us entering a new time, a new year, wondering "What can I do?" here are some good words from Stephan Schwartz:
"Here is a proven course of action we can all take. It does not require official position, great wealth, or social status. It is available to everyone:
I pledge that at every decision point throughout my day, from this day forward, I will ask myself before making the decision, of the options available to me which is the most compassionate and life-affirming one as I understand it in this moment? I pledge that I will choose that one."
At a time when there is so much fear in the world, here is a beautiful message of love, compassion, and hope--composed and sung by musician and healer, Danya River. This beautiful song is a reminder of the power of love in these challenging times.
With light and blessings,
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PS: Check out the book launch and celebration for the new book, Cannabis and Spirituality: An Explorer's Guide to an Ancient Plant Spirit Ally on Friday, Jan. 27 at St. James in Kitsilano.
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Upcoming Events
 Thursday, January 19
Lucid Dreaming
Free @ Banyen Books, 6:30-8pm
Carlos de León, Ph.D in Psychology and Holistic Medicine, presents on how to use lucid dreaming to explore your own agency and the limits of the universe. read more...
 Friday, January 20
Heartful Permission
Free @ Banyen Books, 6:30-8pm
Gurpreet is a Self Realized Teacher who gently guides us to the Truth within as we release the false idea and beliefs of our ego. read more...
 Thursday, January 26
Dr. John Izzo
Free @ Banyen Books, 6:30-8pm
Dr. John Izzo, business visionary & bestselling inspirational author of The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die, speaks at Banyen. read more...
 Sunday, January 29
Lalitha - Mystic & Healer
Free @ Banyen Books, 11:30am-1pm
Lalitha, a living mystic and healer whose lineage has roots in Vajrayana Buddhism, Sufism, & Tantric Shiva-Shaktism, presents on the core questions of life, death, energy, and transformation. read more...
 Saturday, April 29
David Whyte
@ Canadian Memorial Church, 10am-4pm
David Whyte, renowned poet-author-philosopher, will lead a day-long program in Vancouver. Tickets on sale now. read more...
 April 27 -30
Alex Grey & Allyson Grey
Alex & Allyson Grey, world-renowned visionary artists, will offer an art workshop, a feature presentation, and a multimedia event at various venues. They will also be greeting & signing in-store at Banyen! read more...
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"You have to make time, even for something
as universal as staring at the stars."
~ W.P. Kinsella, Shoeless Joe
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"Each of us is an artist of our days; the greater our integrity and awareness, the more original and creative our time will become."
~ John O'Donohue
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Deck
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Music
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DVD
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Mark Stephens
The Mark Stephens Yoga Sequencing Deck
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Deuter
Illumination
of the Heart
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Michael Meade
Touching the
Soul of the World
An Evening with Mythologist and Storyteller Michael Meade
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Also New at Banyen
Ignite Your Inner Fire
Herald in the New Year by Igniting your Inner Fire! Inner Fire is a local, sustainable and philanthropic clothing company. They are inspired through their core values: social and environmental responsibility, education of global community & Peace through Positive Mindfulness. They donate a portion of their profits to The School Fund and use eco-friendly water based inks. Their tights wick away moisture, have SPF 50 protection and are made from BPA free recycled water bottles in beautiful Vancouver, BC.
Come rekindle or spark your Inner Fire with some leggings or their inspirational, witty tops for any of your active or lounging needs.
"When you let your Light shine bright, you spark the Light in everyone around you. Be that Spark." – Inner Fire
We Believe:
• In sweaty hugs and extra long Savasanas
• In taking the long way/scenic route/road less traveled
• In paying it forward
• In salty skin, dirty feet and smelling like campfire
• In collaboration over competition
• In personal connection over wifi connection
• That yoga mats aren’t always required
• In laughing til your face hurts, crying til your face hurts and laughing til your face hurts again
• That abundance comes from equal parts passion/purpose and dancing/working your buns off (aka A-Bun-Dance)
• In the power of the universe but we know that hustle is sold separately
• In leaving a place better than we found it (even if it means carrying garbage for long distances)
• In waking up early to salute the sun and staying up late to howl at the moon
• That shoes are optional but blenders are non-negotiable
• In living by design, not by default
• That we are worthy of this one wild and crazy life
Trust the Journey - YouTube Video
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Monthly Sale
20% OFF all colouring books & art supplies
for the month of January, both online and in-store!
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For A Father
poem by Anthony Cronen
With the exact length and pace of his father's stride
The son walks,
Echoes and intonations of his father's speech
Are heard when he talks.
Once when the table was tall and the chair a wood
He absorbed his father's smile
And carefully copied the way that he stood.
He grew into exile slowly
With pride and remorse,
In some way better than his begetters,
In others worse.
And now having chosen, with strangers,
Half glad of his choice
He smiles with his father's hesitant smile
And speaks with his voice.
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