Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events
www.facebook.com/SatsangWithBrianLottman/events

**held Live Online

December 23, 2015
Guided Meditation
Soul Center Yoga
7:30pm to 9pm

December 19, 2015**
Awakening the Heart Chakra
Soul Center Yoga
West Hills, CA
7pm to 9pm

December 12, 2015
Sacred Healing Ranch
Lancaster, CA
7pm to 9pm

December 10, 2015
Be the Change Energy Center
Sherman Oaks, CA
7pm to 9pm

December 5, 2015
Sanctuary for Peace
Ojai, CA
1pm to 4pm

November 30, 2015
Love Organic Spa
Simi Valley, CA
7:30pm to 9pm

November 29, 2015
Guided Meditation
Center for Spiritual Living
Burbank, CA
10:30pm

November 23, 2015
Love Organic Spa
Simi Valley, CA
7:30pm to 9pm

November 22, 2015
SoulBody Yoga
Moorpark, CA
2pm to 3:30pm

November 22, 2015
Clubhouse
10am to 12pm

November 21, 2015
The Soul Center Yoga
7pm to 9pm

November 16, 2015
Love Organic Spa
7:30pm to 9pm

November 10, 2015
Be the Change Energy Center
22030 Clarendon St.
Woodland Hills, CA
7pm to 9pm

October 17, 2015
Vegan Spirituality Meetup
9757 Delco Ave.
Chatsworth, CA
6pm to 9pm

October 11, 2015
Anahata Yoga
Riverside, CA
7pm to 9pm

October 10, 2015
Source Studio
Riverside, CA
7pm to 9pm

October 9, 2015
Jennifer's Home
Riverside, CA
7pm to 9pm

October 6, 2015
Be the Change Energy Center
Woodland Hills, CA
7:30pm to 9:30pm

October 3, 2015
Under the Wire
North Hollywood, CA
6pm to 9pm

Septmeber 27, 2015
Religious Science
at the Colony Theatre Company
Burbank, CA
10:30am Music/Meditation

September 26, 2015
House of Intuition
Los Angeles, CA
7pm to 9pm

September 14, 2015
Love Organic Spa
Simi Valley, CA
7:30pm to 8:45pm

September 13, 2015
Unity of Pomona
Pomona, CA
Service talk: 10:30am
Satsang: 1pm to 3pm PST

September 12, 2015
InnerWorks
Upland, CA
7pm to 9pm PST

September 10, 2015
University of the West
Rosemead, CA
2pm to 3:30pm

September 4, 2015
Meetup at David's home
Colorado Springs, CO
6:30pm to 8:30pm

August 27, 2015
Lauren Serna's Home
Transformational Meetup
Granada Hills, CA
7pm to 9pm

August 22, 2015
Granada Hills Center for Spiritual Living
Granada Hills, CA
7pm to 9pm

August 21, 2015
Soul Center
West Hills, CA
7pm to 9pm

August 16, 2015
Common Ground Service
Special Congregation Talk
Corona, CA
10:30pm to 11:30pm

August 15, 2015
Common Ground Corona
Corona, CA
7pm to 9pm

August 12, 2015
Simi Valley Center for Spiritual Living
Simi Valley, CA
7pm to 8pm

August 11, 2015
Be the Change Energy Center
Woodland Hills, CA
7pm to 9pm PST

August 9, 2015
Yoga on the Beach
Huntington Beach
10am to 12pm

August 8, 2015
Vaishali's Home
Marina del Rey, CA
3pm to 5pm PST

August 6, 2015
Reiki Reiki Reiki Meetup
Becky's Home
Chatsworth, CA
6:30pm to 8:30pm

August 1, 2015
Love Organic Spa
Simi Valley, CA
3pm to 5pm

July 19, 2015
Wahe Guru Yoga
Seattle, WA
12pm to 2pm PST

July 18, 2015
Crystal Voyage
Tacoma, WA
6:30pm to 8:30pm PST

July 17, 2015
Madrona Healing Center
Gig Harbor, WA
7pm to 9pm

July 13, 2015
The Metta Center
Bellinghmam, WA
6:30pm to 8:30pm

July 10, 2015
Unity of Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
7pm to 9pm

June 28, 2015
Sacred Space Studio
Vancouver, BC
7pm to 9pm

June 20, 2015
Canmore Hot Yoga
Canmore, Alberta
7pm to 9pm

June 14, 2015
Unity of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
1pm to 3pm
(as well as service talk at 10:30am)

June 6, 2015
Spiritus Meetup
6514 Ranchview Dr. NW
Calgary, Alberta
7pm to 9pm

June 4, 2015
Calgary First Spiritualist Church
Calgary, Alberta
7:30pm to 9:30pm

May 31, 2015
Calgary Centre for Spiritual Living
Calgary, Alberta
1:30pm to 3:30pm

May 31, 2015
Calgary First Spiritualist Church
(service talk)
Calgary, Alberta
7:30pm

May 30, 2015
Bali and Beyond
Calgary, Aberta
7pm to 9pm

May 29, 2015
LMP Studio
Calgary, Alberta
7pm to 9pm

May 27, 2015
http://www.meetup.com/Calgary-Spiritual-and-Intuitive-Development-Meetup/
Calgary, Alberta
7pm to 9pm

May 26, 2015
http://www.meetup.com/ONEGOAL/
Calgary, Alberta
7pm to 9pm

May 22, 2015
Unity of North Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
7pm to 9pm

May 15, 2015
South Perry Yoga
Spokane, WA
7pm to 9pm PST

May 14, 2015
Metaphysical Society
Spokane, WA
7pm to 9pm

May 8, 2015
Unity Spiritual Center
Spokane, WA
6:30pm to 8:30pm

May 3, 2015
Unity of Missoula
Missoula, MT
1pm to 3pm

May 1, 2015
Inner Harmony Yoga
Missoula, MT
7:15pm to 9pm MST

April 25, 2015
Yoga Center
Butte, MT
7pm to 9pm MST

April 24, 2015
Unity of Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
7pm to 9pm

April 19, 2015
Casper Unitarian
Casper, WY
1pm to 3pm

April 12, 2015
Althea Center
Denver, CO
12pm to 2pm

April 11, 2015
Little Lotus Yoga Studio
Cheyenne, WY
3pm to 5pm

April 10, 2015

Old Town Yoga

Fort Collins, CO

7pm to 9pm MST

April 9, 2015
Unity Church of Denver
Denver, CO
7pm to 9pm

March 29, 2015

Unity Church of Denver

Denver, CO

12pm to 1:30pm MST

March 28, 2015
The Mamahood Yoga Studio
Boulder CO
5:30pm to 7:30pm

March 22, 2015

New Dawn Center for Spiritual Living

Aurora, CO

1pm to 3pm MST

March 21, 2015
Soul Tree Studio
Lafayette, CO
3pm to 5pm MST

March 15, 2015

Unity of Littleton

Littleton, CO

7pm to 9pm MST

March 14, 2015

Yoga High

Denver, CO

1pm to 3pm

Mar 7, 2015

Celebration Metaphysical Center

Colorado Springs, CO

7pm to 9pm

Mar 4, 2015

Unity Spiritual Center of Albuquerque

7pm to 9pm

Feb 28, 2015

The Source

Albuquerque, NM

2pm to 4pm

http://thesourceabq.com/

Feb 28, 2015

Tech Love

Albuquerque, NM

7pm to 9pm MST

http://www.techlove.us/contac/

February 22, 2015

Sedona Creative Life Center

Sedona, AZ

3pm to 5pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/421251378033873/

February 22, 2015

Unity of Sedona

Sedona, AZ

7pm to 9pm MST

https://www.facebook.com/events/744682088943832/

February 26, 2015

Sedona Yoga Shala

Sedona, AZ

7pm to 9pm MST

http://www.sedonayogashala.com/

February 27, 2015

Starlight Healing

Albuquerque, NM

https://www.facebook.com/events/436740219806351/

Feb 20, 2015

Unity of Chandler

Chandler, AZ

7pm to 9pm MST

http://unitydl.publishpath.com/events

January 24, 2015

Vayu Yoga

Simi Valley, CA

3pm to 5pm

http://www.vayuyoga.com/#!workshops/cwa2

Temple of Intuition

Los Angeles, CA

7pm to 9pm

http://www.meetup.com/templeofintuition/events/219892883/

January 25, 2015

Unity Burbank Center for Spiritual Awareness

Burbank, CA

1pm to 3pm

http://www.unityburbank.org/satsang-with-brian-lottman/

January 27, 2015

Learning Light Foundation

Anaheim, CA

7pm to 9pm

http://www.learninglight.org

January 31, 2015

Huntington Beach Reiki Meetup

Costa Mesa, CA

3pm to 5pm

http://www.meetup.com/Huntington-Beach-Reiki/events/218745129/

January 31, 2015

Dragon and the Rose**

Santa Ana, CA

7pm to 9pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/863241397041744/

February 1, 2015

Common Ground Corona

Corona, CA

12:30pm to 2:30pm

http://www.commongroundcorona.com/specialevents.html

February 1, 2015

Sun Salute Yoga

Dana Point, CA

4pm to 6pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/399814650171946/

February 8, 2015

School of Multidimensional Healing Arts and Sciences**

Irvine, CA

3pm to 5pm

http://www.meetup.com/smhasoc/events/219606351/

February 8, 2015

Common Ground Corona

Corona, CA

7pm to 9pm PST

http://www.commongroundcorona.com/specialevents.html

February 10, 2015

Unity of Pomona

Pomona, CA

6:30pm to 8:30pm

http://wwwpomonaunity.publishpath.com/

Febuary 13, 2015

Be the Change Yoga

Irvine, CA

6:30pm to 8:30pm

http://bethechangeyoga.org/

February 15, 2015

Aumara's Home

Oceanside, CA

3pm to 5pm

February 18, 2015

Temple of Joy

Encinitas, CA

7pm to 9pm

Divine Hug

Dear Friends,

By a wonderful synchronicity, I was holding satsangs in Stockton, CA when Amma the Hugging Saint visited Her ashram in Castro Valley. Diane, a lady who had hosted one of my satsangs near Oakland, allowed me to stay at her apartment, so I could conveniently attend the public program and retreat. The first day, I arrived at the temple late, and the seats were filled. I filed into a line and sat on the floor. Suddenly, people on the floor were guided up onto stage to sit near Amma. I was surprised to find myself only about 15 feet away, basking in the powerful Shakti of Her Presence. How did it happen? Later on, I obtained a token to receive a hug also known as a darshan.

Each day, I found myself doing different service tasks. These times were the most fun because I felt like I was really supporting the event. I washed dishes, served out food, cut vegetables, carried heavy things, and guarded the door at the temple. During seva, it was an opportunity to interact with others and make friends. One morning, I arrived early to hear the Swami, and they told me to turn around and go fill up my van with people from the hotel before I was allowed to park. This was unexpected and rather disappointing. Every morning after that, I waited in line at the nearby hotel to create my carpool.

The last night, there were long lines to get a darshan token. Thousands of people waited hours to finally enter the temple. Almost half of the main hall was filled before I entered. A woman came up to me and two women, and she asked if we would like to sit closer to the front. Immediately we followed and were led to the second row. After a while, the whole temple was filled, and people were led into the dining hall building where they could see her by television. Then suddenly we were moved into the very center of the row where we sat in a "reserved" chair only a few feet away from Amma. The program began. It was rare to receive a seat so near the Great Guru. The Energy was thick and powerful. The tall Swami guided a meditation, breathing in Om, breathing out Ma. They distributed the small plastic containers of holy water. After receiving a hug that night, I shuttled people up and down the muddy road between the temple and parking lot, and then headed back "home" to Stockton.

During the Amma retreat, I had been hard on myself for not serving enough, so this was a time to learn compassion. The mind has certain ideas about how to be a good person which is not easy to live up to. I was letting go of the this harshness through the healing Grace of Amma. Thank you, Amma!

With love,

Brian

The Perfect Storm

Dear Friend,
My good friend invited me to stay at Joy's health clinic in a town north of San Francisco. Two nights in a row, they invited me to visit their home for dinner and a chant. Joy's parents lived there too.

The first night, we chanted together, laughed together, and connected to the Energy while the parents stayed in their room. The second night, we chanted the Hare Krishna mantra with the harmonium while Joy's daughter played her ukelele. It sounded beautiful and felt blissful. Suddenly the father came into the room and began to yell about the noise, directing his anger primarily at me. He shouted in Chinese, stating that they couldn't sleep. I didn't understand the words he was saying. Furthermore, my mind was flooded with such a happy energy that all I could do was gaze at him with a broad smile on my face. It appeared to be a divine play. Then he left, and I told everyone that it was time to go back to the clinic. We finished our music at the clinic, and then everyone went to bed.

For the first time, I discovered that it was possible to remain happy even in the face of someone's powerful anger. It was also fascinating to see that no one came to my defense during this attack. I faced the confrontation alone. It was my opportunity to meet a challenge that rarely happened to me. How can one remain completely at peace at all times? It is easy to remain peaceful when everyone is nice. But the true buddha is one who is unaffected by any attack, no matter how strong. After sitting in a cave and meditating all day, one must be in the world and meet worldly situations. That is the school of life. That is the test of one's enlightenment. Yes, I am grateful for this confrontational situation and for the people who played their part. It was no one's fault. It was the creation of a perfect storm.

With love,
Brian

Sanctuary for Peace

Dear Friends,
This year, the Sanctuary for Peace has been established in Ojai, CA by Svami Purna for the upliftment of all beings on this planet - perhaps the most important happening of our time. It is a holy land infused with the divine power. A few months ago, Svami Purna blessed the land with a satsang, chanting "Namah Shivaya Namah Shivaya Namah Shivaya Namo Namaha." This mantra invokes the power of Shiva, God of Transformation, to sanctify the area.  With moist eyes, Swamiji was clearly moved by this momentous occasion - a moment He had been waiting for - to help bring humankind to the Light.

A month ago, I drove down from Stockton, CA to the Sanctuary to join the first Full Moon satsang. It was a 6 hour drive. The monthly Full Moon gatherings are designed for seekers who wish to connect to the spiritual Moon, a symbol of the enlightened mind. It is a powerful time to do spiritual practices. The Sun symbolizes the Sat Guru. Just as the Sun lights up the full moon, the Sat Guru empowers the spiritual seeker with His Grace.

Svami Purna's retreats will be held at the Sanctuary for Peace. Like the days of yore in India, people will gather around the Master and bask in the Spiritual Energy under the open sky - a beautiful reconnection to Mother Nature. This Sanctuary is a Beacon of Light for the world, a place where the Golden Age flourishes.

25% of the donations I receive from satsangs and individual healings go to support the Sanctuary for Peace.

May we work together in peace and harmony. May we cultivate love in all our actions and thoughts. May we seek the Light with our entire being.

Om shanti shanti shanti,
Brian

www.sanctuaryforpeace.org

A New Way of Life

Dear Friends,

Svami Purna suggested I teach yoga asana. Although I had taken many yoga classes, I did not enjoy them enough to practice consistently or seek them out. Finally I took His advice and attended a 16 day Yoga Teacher Training course through Gilbert Yoga in the forest of Arizona. Day after day, I enjoyed it more. Suddenly, I realized yoga asanas would be a life-long practice. It was a powerful movement meditation that cultivated energy in the body. Very helpful for increasing meditation and mindfulness. Body became firm and flexible.

I felt anxious about two things during the yoga teacher training. First of all, my mind had decided that it would be difficult to lead a yoga asana course. Perhaps I would stumble because there were so many details to keep track of - alignment, descriptions of the movements, adjusting students, breathing. I lacked confidence which led to nervousness. But when I led the last class for a group of people I did not know, it was easy and flowing. My mind relaxed: "I can do it. It is easier than I expected." With this new-found confidence, I was very excited to lead classes. My mind had turned a corner.

I felt anxious when one of the women in the class ignored me the majority of the time. She did not want to look me in the eye or talk in friendship. Indeed, it seemed she would often avoid me and then bond with the others. So I tried to be friendly. It did not work. I had hoped she would like me. By the end of the training, I cared less and less whether she gave me any attention at all. I looked at my own insecurity. Always concerned about whether a person liked me. Worried about whether I had done something wrong. Had I done something wrong? Was it necessary that everyone like me? Perhaps it was easier to be myself. It takes a lot of energy to be the "nice guy." So as I began to detach, she paid some attention to me, and I was surprised!

Almost every day, I practice asana. It has invigorated my life and allowed me to share another aspect of the spiritual path. My intention for yoga class is that each student connects to the Energy of Svamiji, the Grace that uplifts and inspires.

With love,
Brian

Captured by Love

Dear Friends,

During my first satsang in Virginia Beach, I looked out in the "audience" and saw a beautiful, heart-warming smile. Her face lit up the church. After the gathering, people came up to me, one by one, to get a blessing. She faced me and looked into my eyes and then gave me a beaded bracelet. I said, "Put your phone number on the e-mail sheet, and we can get together to talk about your spiritual path."

A week later, I called her, and we planned to meet one evening. I drove over under the stormy green sky, eager to see her. I arrived, and there was an immediate connection. The time passed like a dream. We danced and laughed and prayed together, and I was entranced by her gentle love and dazzling beauty. I spent the night and the next day, told her I would be back for the last 4 days of my stay in Virginia Beach. That weekend, I felt anxious and nervous, I lost my appetite, and I felt quite bruised down there.

Then I woke up one morning and decided to say goodbye. So I  arrived on Monday evening, and she was very excited to see me. She gave me an orange shawl to wear. I felt scared to tell her. "It is too difficult for me to stay here for four days, so I'm leaving tonight. Remember that I am a renunciant. In fact, orange is the color of renunciation." Not very affected by this statement, she encouraged me to stay for dinner. Indeed, it seems that she just wanted to enjoy the time that we had together. During the evening, she embraced me and "stole" kisses. And in one timeless moment, she kissed my face gently, and I stood in meditation. It was so lovely, and yet, a part of my mind was detached, witnessing the play of Maya. This moment spoke to me. No matter how beautiful the outside world appeared, I was letting it go and diving into the inner world. That inner world was so far beyond any outer sensual experience. Indeed, I had developed some dispassion.

And so, after a soft kiss under the night sky, I drove away, trying to shake off the anxiety. And she walked back to her home, glowing with love. I remembered that I had wanted to experience falling in love with someone, and this was given to me. And yet, in the depths of meditation, the desire was dissolving. I have fallen in love with this Creator...the Creator who has carved her with His own hands. Oh, Lord, I only want You!

With love,
Brian

The turtle's message

Dear Friends,

I was recently walking barefoot through Deer Park in Newport News, connecting to Mother Nature. The forest was teeming with Life - the song of birds, the scurrying of squirrels - the heartbeat of God. Peacefulness filled my being. The energy of the lake cleansed my field.

Returning to the park road, I looked down and saw a baby turtle crushed by the wheels of a car, its insides strewn about. I bent down and placed my hand over the turtles body, praying for his soul. Tears streamed down my face. The turtle was so innocent. It meant no harm. Just crossing the road peacefully. And it even had a shell to protect its fragile body. How can such a peaceful being be crushed like this? So much broken innocence in the world. Perhaps the person who drove through the park had not seen the turtle. The car, so big, and the turtle, so small. I, too, had missed many of these baby turtles on the road, especially through my ignorance and lack of awareness. And so I wept for the ignorance of the world. And I cried for the the baby turtle, honoring his sweet innocence. Truly people know not what they do. This turtle had awakened my heart to the suffering of the world.

Oh, Lord, I am walking this earth to love my fellow creatures. To relieve the suffering of my dear Earthling friends. To hold all of them in my heart. I moved the turtle's body to the side of the road and covered it with pine needles. Thank you, dear turtle, for sharing your message with me.

With love,
Brian