We are a Non-Profit. Our Mission for this center is to provide a location in which to share teaching
Located in Kelseyville,California, our vision is to spread compassion and loving-kindness throughout our world. We offer many different classes, all of which shine with A Positive Light.
~Joanie Lane is the Director and Dharma Teacher at "A Positive Light" Meditation center. www.apositivelight.com
6470 Kelsey Creek Dr. Kelseyville, Ca. (707)328-6072
Join Joanie Lane as she warmly guides you through two sittings and shares quick tips on how to restart your meditation practice.
Let’s be honest, life can get so busy that putting off meditation feels like the easiest option. Sometimes, we become so overwhelmed with responsibilities that we forget to care for ourselves. But here’s the thing — when we skip our meditation, those stresses tend to pile up even more. The good news is, all it takes is a gentle nudge to get back on track.
Meditation can be a great way to manage the daily stress, and Joanie has some helpful, simple suggestions to make restarting easier and more inviting.
~Joanie Lane is the Director and Dharma Teacher at "A Positive Light" Meditation center. www.apositivelight.com
6470 Kelsey Creek Dr. Kelseyville, Ca. (707)328-6072
Join us as Joanie Lane leads two meditations and gives a brief talk on: Changing Your Mindset Through the Four Noble Truths
The definition of Dukkah is not necessarily Suffering. It’s more a combination of a sense of dissatisfaction and disappointment
The four noble truths:
1.) Our lives are pervaded by suffering - Both obvious and subtle.
2.) There is an identifiable cause of our suffering.
3.) Because we know it's cause, we can free ourselves from suffering.
4.) There is a specific path we can follow to end suffering, which consists of meditation, wisdom, and ethical living.
Psychologist Carol Dweck states in her book
‘Mindset: The New Psychology of Success’
“In a fixed mindset, people believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits. They spend their time documenting their intelligence or talent instead of developing them.”
“A growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.”
Identifying the causes of unhappiness, displeasure or suffering is the beginning of opening up to cultivating a happier more fulfilling life.
Our mindfulness practice can help us identify when we are stuck in a fixed mindset and how we might step into a growth mindset.
~Joanie Lane is the Director and Dharma Teacher at "A Positive Light" Meditation center. www.apositivelight.com
6470 Kelsey Creek Dr. Kelseyville, Ca. (707)328-6072
Join us as Joanie continues the practice of Tonglen meditation.
Tonglen is certainly a practice. The more we practice this in a group the easier it becomes. We begin to experience the joy of loving intention rather than taking on the burdens of others.
This powerful practice of Tonglen is regarded as a transformative act that benefits both the giver and the receiver. It encourages compassion, nurtures virtues, and supports personal happiness and enlightenment.
The desire to bring happiness to others is considered a noble trait that boosts one's emotional well-being. This interconnectedness is essential for the happiness of individuals and the collective.
~Joanie Lane is the Director and Dharma Teacher at "A Positive Light" Meditation center. www.apositivelight.com
6470 Kelsey Creek Dr. Kelseyville, Ca. (707)328-6072
Join us as Joanie Lane speaks on and leads Tonglen meditation.
Practices like Tonglen meditation, the taking and giving of energy, are special ways to gently rewire our habits, helping us unpattern ourselves and embrace change together.
Remember to notice and appreciate everything, even the ordinary. It’s through this mindful awareness that joy and cheerfulness can blossom. Curiosity encourages cheering up. So does simply remembering to do something different—it might be just what you need. Often, we carry the heavy weight of both joyful and difficult events, which can make us feel overwhelmed.
When life feels burdened, changing the pattern—even in small ways—can be very soothing. Whether it’s looking at the sky, splashing water on your face, singing in the shower, or going for a walk—these small acts can gently shift your routine and lighten your mood, easing the heaviness and bringing a lighter, more compassionate heart.
~Joanie Lane is the Director and Dharma Teacher at "A Positive Light" Meditation center. www.apositivelight.com
6470 Kelsey Creek Dr. Kelseyville, Ca. (707)328-6072
“The strongest people are the ones who are still kind after the world tore them apart.” ~Raven Emotion
Love is the strongest emotion there is. We can choose love or fear in each moment. In this world filled with extremes we can be an island of peace in a stormy sea.
We can be the example to others of non-reaction by choosing to respond to life with an open and loving heart.
“ As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.”
― Nelson Mandela
~Joanie Lane is the Director and Dharma Teacher at "A Positive Light" Meditation center. www.apositivelight.com
6470 Kelsey Creek Dr. Kelseyville, Ca. (707)328-6072
~Joanie Lane is the Director and Dharma Teacher at "A Positive Light" Meditation center. www.apositivelight.com
6470 Kelsey Creek Dr. Kelseyville, Ca. (707)328-6072
Join us as Joanie Lane guides two meditations and shares a talk on: A Pure Perspective
“Sit still for a few minutes and pay attention to what’s around you. Notice the quality of the light. Appreciate any people who might be nearby. Notice the quality of your thoughts, the sensations of various parts of your body, the loveliness of your breath as it comes in and out.” ~ Leo Babauta - Appreciate the Moment.
When we stop and appreciate what’s around us we wake up to our life. Everything we see, hear, taste, feel, and smell as well as our direct experiences and interactions with all beings, creates a full and balanced life.
Keeping a pure perspective, accepting all that happens as simply the human experience, can decrease our suffering. When we cling to only wanting the good stuff we are constantly disappointed. Because there is no ‘good stuff’ and there isn’t any ‘not so good stuff’. There is just ‘stuff’.
~Joanie Lane is the Director and Dharma Teacher at "A Positive Light" Meditation center. www.apositivelight.com
6470 Kelsey Creek Dr. Kelseyville, Ca. (707)328-6072
Join us as Joanie Lane guides two meditations and shares a talk on: The Five Precepts
The five precepts are one of the earliest Buddhist teachings that the Buddha would give to lay practitioners.
They fall under the Ethical Path of the Eightfold Path;
“right speech”, “right action”, and “right livelihood” and meant to help us cultivate concentration and wisdom.
With the practice of upholding these ethical guidelines we are lead towards mental stillness and clarity, and ultimately, liberation from suffering.
~Joanie Lane is the Director and Dharma Teacher at "A Positive Light" Meditation center. www.apositivelight.com
6470 Kelsey Creek Dr. Kelseyville, Ca. (707)328-6072
Join us as Joanie Lane guides two meditations and shares a talk on: Dignity
* Moving with grace in an aging body and appreciating our time here on this planet.
* Knowing that you are good enough and worthy of love.
* Choosing grace though others may judge you.
* Caring for the dignity of others who may not have the strength to care for themselves.
* Honoring your commitments.
* Teaching your children to respect all living things.
* Forgiving those who have harmed you.
* Conducting ourselves with morals and ethics that creates the greatest good for all beings.
~Joanie Lane is the Director and Dharma Teacher at "A Positive Light" Meditation center. www.apositivelight.com
6470 Kelsey Creek Dr. Kelseyville, Ca. (707)328-6072
Join us as Joanie Lane guides two meditations and shares a talk on: Doing our Best
Buddhism emphasizes that doing one’s best is not only about external success but also about cultivating inner peace and understanding through mindful actions and intentions.
* Mindfulness involves fully engaging in the present, helping individuals perform at their best by minimizing distractions and boosting focus.
* Compassion includes being kind to oneself, understanding that perfection is impossible, which promotes a healthier attitude toward personal efforts.
Buddhist practices such as having a regular meditation practice enhance concentration and emotional regulation, supporting the pursuit of one’s best self. The Five Precepts encourage acting ethically and responsibly, aligning with doing one’s best in interactions with others.
~Joanie Lane is the Director and Dharma Teacher at "A Positive Light" Meditation center. www.apositivelight.com
6470 Kelsey Creek Dr. Kelseyville, Ca. (707)328-6072
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Joanie Lane opened "A Positive Light" in May of 2010. Her vision for the center is to share positive teachings with the intention to spread loving kindness through the experiential techniques of meditation, Qigong and Reiki.
Set at the base of beautiful Mt. Konocti in Kelseyville, Ca. we offer a peaceful, open and loving environment. We hold weekly meditation classes in Mindfulness, Loving-kindness, and Insight meditation.
We welcome other teachers to share their knowledge and experience with students. If you are a teacher with a positive message to share please contact us, we would love to add your class to our calendar.
About Joanie: Joanie Lane is the Creator and Director of "A Positive Light" Center for Spiritual Awakening. She is also a Guiding Spiritual Teacher of Meditation, Qigong, and Reiki, as well as a Life and Spiritual Coach, Author & Poet. Joanie began her meditation practice in 1989. She received training in Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism as well as Zen and considers her education in the Buddhist practices "mixed" through her extensive training with monks, Lamas and Rinpoches. Her initial training was received through Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Marin County, Ca. and gratefully acknowledges Jack Kornfield, Ajahn Amaro, Mark Coleman, James Baraz, and Ayya Anandabodhi, among some of her teachers. She continued her education in 2008 in Bali and again in 2010 at Brahmavira Arama Buddhist Monastery in deep study ending with 14 days of Bodhisattva study and vows receiving her robes and Pali name "Heart of Light". Surprisingly Lama Kunga Rinpoche bestowed the same name "Heart 'With' Light" during her Bodhisatva vows in 2011 at Ewam Chodron Tibetan Buddhist Center.
She lives at her meditation center in Kelseyville in Northern California where she teaches and leads classes. She has developed several of her own unique energy healing systems such as "Healing Movement Qigong" and "Prasava" (mindful birthing). She is a student of internationally renowned Qigong Masters - Ken Cohen and Mingtong Gu. In addition she holds Certifications as a Reiki Master/Teacher and Life & Spiritual Coach.
~ A POSITIVE LIGHT IS A NON-PROFIT ~ All donations are applied to our classes, their promotion, and the upkeep and improvements of the center with the intention to provide health and wellness to our communities.
