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AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONER

Craig Williams has studied the Vedic tradition in depth including Ayurvedic Medicine, Vedic Astrology, and the spiritual side of Yoga and Vedanta. In addition, he possesses an excellent knowledge of herbology, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. Additional services include VEDAKOVID, MANTRA THERAPY, and JYOTISH.   AYURVEDAAUSTIN.COM

Meditation Instruction

www.meditation-all-you-need.com  is a site that gives a comprehensive overview about all aspects of different meditations - with an emphasis on many free do-it-yourself meditations.

It goes into the history, benefits, mechanism and uses of meditation, and a large section on different types of meditations with online examples. It is written by a retired Physician with over 45 years of experience in his study of meditation."

Buddhist Blog

Jamesure James Ure speaks the mind of a person living his truth. In this forum of the Buddhist Blog the topics talked about are of businesses, people, and events that are changing our world and what we can all do to live a more conscious life.

BUDDHIST BLOG SPOT

Learn Yoga | Meditation | Breathing | Positions | Yoga Mats

Discover the timeless wisdom of Yoga meditation, breathing, & positions. Read reviews of Yoga videos, mats, accessories, & much more.
YOGA ADVISE . ORG

Online Yoga Guide

Yoga Health Tips - Online Guide to the Practice of Yoga

Galleries

DRAGONFLY - Orangeville, Ont - An eclectic shop where you can find an assortment of excellent art...from local painters to wood work and jewellery. They can be found on the web at www.dragonflyarts.ca

SHAMANDALA: Richard is a fascinating artist with a mind that contemplates the higher powers that affect our lives. Check out his site at www.shamandala.com

ORIGINAL DIAMOND SUTRA LIVE!

Check this link out!
You can see the original Diamond Sutra, the first "book" ever printed! From 8

http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/ttp/ttpbooks.html click on "The oldest printed book" and you can scroll through the ORIGINAL SUTRA ONLINE! Using Shockwave...there is also a live Audio that guides you through the book.
Pretty impressive - Brought to you by the British Library.

Temples

Tengye Ling - Tibetan Buddhist Temple - 11 Madison Ave, Toronto
http://www.tengyeling.ca

Yoga Supplies

Yoga Mats and Pilates mat, Yoga videos, and Yoga equipment - Find high quality Yoga and Pilates mats, videos and equipment at YogaPilatesStore.com

Backpacker Links

Couchsurfing4681I have been a member of Couchsurfing since Nov '04 and have seen them grow from 30,000 to over 200,000 members! I have used this service while travelling around the world; you can see my profile by searching either Location: Ganges, BC CANADA or username: mister_traveller.
As a nomadic ambassador of Couchsurfing I am responsible for arranging meetings within the countries I am travelling and connect more people to the network. It has enabled me to travel all over the globe and meet interesting people while living in their home and experiencing their local lives.

World wide travel accommodation hostels and adventures. http://www.hostelpirate.com

The pirate provides travel deals, a forum, travel classifieds and reviews. http://www.vacationpirate.com

Jewellery

295Gold and Diamond rings at 30-50% off. A trusted friend of mine for over 15 years. Check out the site that is always changing stock...you can find the best deals on gifts for loved ones.

http://www.lilsdiamonds.com/

Tibetan Exhibition

3monks1 An exhibition of artifacts from HH the Dalai Lama's personal archives. http://www.mysticalartsoftibet.org/  On display at the Art Gallery of the South Okanagan - July 17th - September 23rd, 2007 in Penticton, BC.

I will be doing four workshops (dates TBA) two of which are called "How to make a mala." $20 where you will be given supplies and be taught how to make you own mala...at the end of which you will be able to take home!  The other 2 workshops will be a "Talk and Discussion on the swastika, mantras, and the various paths (yanas) in Buddhism." $20.

TIBETAN MEDICINE

The first of its kind in the world! offering a four year course in the art of Tibetan Medicine...visit http://www.shangshung.org/ for details. The only other places in the world where this course is taught is in Tibet and Dharamsala but taught only in Tibetan.

MEDITATION/RETREAT/SPA CENTRES

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http://www.tsegyalgar.org/ - Dzogchen Community of America based in Conway, MA. A schoolhouse come centre is a beautiful centre providing services and resources for the Dzogchen practitioner...devoted to the teachings of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu...there is an extensive collection of writings and DVDs on the teachings and writings of Rinpoche.

http://www.pokharabuddhistcentre.com During my last trip to Nepal I stayed at this centre in Pokhara and had a beautiful time being a part of meditation sessions there. Overlooking the beautiful lake in the Annapurna range, this centre offers accomodation in small cabins up on the mountain away from the centre of town. BEAUTIFUL and kind people!

B_head http://www.tranquilstate.com/

At Tranquilstate you can be assured of a first class professional service. Our therapists are all dual Holistic & Beauty qualified and have worked in some of the world's premier spa resorts.

I have yet to make it to this Spa but it is an interesting concept...a spa for men!

London, England.

Favourite Buddhist Links

Advertisers - Publications

The Islands Marketplace - FREE advertising options for all Gulf and Vancouver island residents.
Calendar of events listings. horoscope, crosswords and much more. IN PRINT AND ONLINE.
email freeads@islandsmarketplace.com or upload your ad easily at www.islandsmarketplace.com

Link trade program that offers to its members a new way to link exchange free with one another in order to the increase link popularity and traffic of their web sites. Web Marketing Software provides links exchange program for free link trade. http://www.interlinkexchange.com

Artists'

www.heartlandzen.com - Home of Sunya Karuna, a zen priest, that sells his paintings and drawings online while offering Thursday meditation classes at his home in Pacadena, California.

http://www.choegyalrinpoche.org/ 8th Venerable Dru-gu Choegyal Rinpoche. "Preservation and advancment of Tibetan art and culture, including civic and humanitarian projects in Tibet, Nepal, and India.

Distance Education

Dscn7120_1I am a graduate of Athabasca University in International Business Management. It was a priviledge to be part of an institution that fosters a travellers lifestyle, and affords the flexibility needed to acquire my degree.

Athabasca University.

www.athabascau.ca

Musicians

Tenzing www.tenzingtsewang.com - A beautiful person and dear friend, playing Tibetan musical instruments and educating people about the Tibetan struggle and of the daily life and culture of the people.

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Mishras www.music-of-benares.com - Blessed to spend time with them both in Canada and in their home in Varanasi...both bonified Pandits in the art of Sitar playing, this father and son duo are an impressive sight to see.

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Online Resources


Yoga Online Visit The Yoga Online yoga website for lots of great yoga information

Yoga-Age.com - An online resource of Yoga Practice.

Yogafinder

A place to find everything you need to know about Yoga from location based searches to products.

Self-Realization : Yoga Resources and Software. Wellness for Body & Soul

Global directory of Yoga Centers and Teachers

Truly Canadian Made: www.trulycanadianmade.com - Come find the webshops of artists and artisans, galleries and cooperatives from across Canada displaying handmade art.

VicStart Hotels & Directory: www.vicstart.com
Local Web Directory for the Greater Victoria, BC area.

Yoga Online: http://www.yoga-magazine.net

An online yoga magazine, with articles, an online yoga store and plenty of  links.

Godserverpic www.godserver.com They claim to be the Web's Largest Alternative Health and Spiritual Directory...and have a great selection of worldly religious information.

Buddhanet www.buddhanet.net I have used this site for years, it contains a priceless amount of information on Buddhism.



Khandronetwww.khandro.net
This is a premier site unique in situating Tibetan Buddhism within a wider context. Its 365+ pages treat topics that range from The Acts of the Buddha to the Symbolism of Dieties, including the Dakini, as well as that of Animals and Objects.
Practitioners will find practices, prayers, teachings and a selection of links and announcements.

Faith Expert For folks of all faiths and no faith. Jewellery and artwork and books: for agnostics and beginners and about cults; for the average churchgoer for pastors priests and lay ministers; theology; lots of devotionals meditation aids bibles;

Yoga Holidays

Yoga holidays: http://yogaholidays.net
A listing of yoga retreats and yoga holidays all over the world

Ireland

ClareislandYoga Ireland: http://www.yoga-ireland.com
Includes a directory of teachers, a calendar of events, a list of courses and seminars and information about all aspects of yoga in Ireland.

Clare Island yoga retreat centre: http://www.yogaretreats.ie
An eco-friendly yoga retreat centre on an island off the West coast of Ireland

Saltspring Island Artists'

Saltspring Artists

You can see a wide variety of artists at the Saturday market and this post will list some of the people you will see there.

HAWK N OWL Jewellery: You can see Bill on most Saturdays at the market. A beautiful collection of silver rings, pendants, and precious stones. You can visit his site at www.hawknowl.com

SUNWIND: Micheal has designed a business around educating children through solar power kits. An interesting assortment of productive gadgets that have us all dreaming of the day when we can cut our Hydro lines and lives off the suns power for our everyday use. You can see his products at the market and online at www.sunwind.ca

MARTIN is a craftsmen that uses local woods to shape into chairs, tables, bird nests, and various other workings. He also does any custom work that you may wish. You will find him at the Saturday Market on Saltspring Island.

DESTINATION OM - This is my market setup at Saltspring Market.  I prefer to setup low to the ground so that people are able to view the extensive selection of beads, while relaxing and talking about my adventures. It's also a great forum for open religious conversation or simply everyday chats about the happenings of the world. Enjoy, Love, and Laugh.

RUPHI Ceramic Ware - Desmond and Annie Gross create handmade, hand painted ceramics for the kitchen and around the house as great additions to the decor of any home. www.ruphi.com

SHIATSU by SEAMUS - You can find Seamus at the Saltspring Market every Saturday ready to give you a relaxing shiatsu treatment, while you pay by donation...whatever you feel its worth. ENJOY!

AARON ABLEMAN. Writings, Stories, Art and Music all by Aaron and showcased at ABLEMONK.ORG

PIXIE GLASSWORKS. Unique hand-blown glass and aromatherapy. Borosilicate (hard glass) aromatherapy pendants and essential oils. Mushroom, flower, and universe pendants. www.pixieglass.com

BrienKALAI SPIRIT Woodworking and Carpentry - Brien Foerster fashions wood into exquisite functional art. From paddles and oars to boats and furniture. www.kalaispirit.com