Showing posts with label philosophy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label philosophy. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

I Ching Workshops Online, Spring Equinox, 5th series, starts March 20, 2016

On March 20, 2015, we will begin our 5th series of

I Ching Workshops Online

I AM BACK FROM BOLIVIA!!

"Voices Of Africa" traveled to Bolivia during the last week of February to celebrate African American History month with the Afro-Bolivians there. It was an amazing and enlightening experience, one that I wish could have lasted a bit longer.  But now that I am back, I am ready to move forward and get the I Ching Workshops online back in session. 

It's hard to believe that this is our 5th series, but it's happening and I am delighted and grateful to continue with my old students and looking forward to getting some new ones. I have changed my video conferencing platform to Zoom.us that offers many features not available with Skype. It also has fewer glitches and is less frustrating to use. When you come to the class you will see all the wonderful things we can do, like screen sharing, white board, recording audio and video, chat, scheduling, etc. No I don't work for them, but I must say I am very, very pleased with this platform. Skype caused too many difficulties and even fewer features for the type of interactive programming I wish to have. So for a few dollars a month, I have subscribed. It can also be used like Skype for one on one meetings. Check it out.


It has been an amazing experience. We have worked with people from around the globe, all eager and willing to learn a little bit more about how to use the I Ching Oracle System. If you missed the past 4 series, no worries, join us for the 5th series.


PLEASE NOTE
I AM NO LONGER USING SKYPE FOR VIDEO CONFERENCING.
I HAVE MOVED TO ZOOM.us
Once you have registered, I will add you to the list of 
participants for your class and send you an email. 
The email will contain a link and all the 
details you need to join the class.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS
6 weeks/open enrollment
Sunday, March 20, 2016 thru April 24, 2016
Beginners 102, 2pm EST
Beginners 101, 4pm EST
 Beginners 102, 6pm EST
Intermediate, 8PM EST
Register Now!


Donation: $10 per class, $50 for entire series.
Send donation via  Paypal to nanabaakan@gmail.com
Initial Workshop-sessions will be hosted via Eastern Standard Time…  (additional sessions can be scheduled, depending on demand).
FOR ANYONE WHO REALLY WANTS TO JOIN BUT THESE TIMES DO NOT WORK, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. We can schedule another time so that you can attend when it’s more convenient for you.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

 Capacity per workshop is 20. I will have the workshops no matter how many folks join me. No worries about getting others to come, let’s get started and get the momentum going…..
 Each series will have 6 workshops(sessions) one per week. Anyone can join them. That is the session will last 6 weeks.
Donation for each workshop session is $10 USD. Paid in advance, via Paypal.  


If  you wish you can pay for the whole six weeks in advance for a discounted fee of $50. 

If you do not have Paypal, 
PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP!  via email, nanabaakan@gmail.com

Your donation is your registration for each workshop-session.
 I will host as many workshops as is necessary to accommodate all of you.  
There will be mini-quizzes, etc, but nothing major, it is an honor system, it is up to you to study.  
You can take as many workshop sessions as you like, particularly if you don’t feel secure enough with just six sessions.  

DISCLAIMER: ANYONE WHO TAKES THESE WORKSHOPS WITH NANA BAAKAN AND DECIDES THEY ARE CAPABLE TO DO READINGS FOR OTHERS, DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK. IT IS BEST TO ONLY DIVINE FOR YOURSELF PARTICULARLY IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER!!!!!

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO


GET THESE TWO BOOKS. I Ching Book of Changes by Wilhelm/Baynes 




and the I Ching Workbook, by RL Wing.

START ASKING QUESTIONS. If you haven’t already. Good question to ask each day.  "Dear honorable spirits of the I Ching, Please comment on what should be my focus for today."


 WATCH MY I CHING VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE.“Nana Baakan Discusses Understanding the I Ching”   

 REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP. Send me an email and let me know that you wish to begin and whether you want the Beginners or Intermediate.

I AM ASKING FOR A DONATION OF $10 PER SESSION: This must be paid in advance OF EACH WORKSHOP-SESSION. Anyone who pays for the entire 6 weeks in advance will get the discount of $50.

 SEND YOUR DONATION FOR THE WORKSHOP-SESSION VIA  Paypal.  My Paypal email is nanabaakan@gmail.com, please state what you are sending the money for!  Keep a record of all payments. Your payments are your registration. If you do not send the payment, you won’t be able to attend the workshop.

 LOOK FOR EMAIL CONFIRMATION IN YOUR MAILBOX: This will be a cordial welcome to the I Ching Workshop-Session and will contain the link to the online workshop.


 FOLLOW THE LINK SENT VIA EMAIL TO THE ZOOM.US ONLINE WORKSHOP.  PLEASE BE THERE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES IN ADVANCE.

 FEEL FREE TO EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS IF YOU NEED MORE CLARITY ABOUT THIS, OKAY?      SEE YOU THERE!

In the meantime, for those who do not wish to join the workshop sessions, but still want to get a reading, I am available. 

Need A Psychic Reading?
A Good Reading?
One Of the Best Readings You've ever Had?

Contact Nana Baakan
Affordable Fees/1.5 hours/session
Available Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun
(as many sessions needed to get your pressing questions answered)
ZOOM.COM
SKYPE
OOVO
GOOGLE HANGOUT
YAHOO VIDEO





REVIEWS

Just click on this link
Or paste this url in your browser



I Use The I Ching along with 30+ years of consciously developing my intuition.
You Are Guaranteed To Get A "Good Reading".

I CHING/PSYCHIC READINGS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

 Contact Nana Baakan
nanabaakan@gmail.com
770-580-3322 


Monday, November 30, 2015

I Ching Workshops Online, 4th Series begins Dec. 20, 2015 Winter Solstice/Summer Solstice

On Dec. 20, 2015, we will begin our 4th series of

I Ching Workshops Online. 

It has been an amazing experience. We have worked with people from around the globe, all eager and willing to learn a little bit more about how to use the I Ching Oracle System. If you missed the past 3 series, no worries, join us for the 4th series.



WORKSHOP SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS
6 weeks
Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015 to Jan. 24, 2016

Beginners 102, 2pm EST (newly added)
Beginners 101, 4pm EST
 Beginners 102, 6pm EST
Intermediate, 8PM EST
Register Now!
Donation: $10 per class, $50 for all remaining classes.
Send donation via PayPal to nanabaakan@gmail.com
Send Skype Contact Request to nanabaakan@hotmail.com
  •  Initial Workshop-sessions will be hosted via Eastern Standard Time…  (additional sessions can be scheduled, depending on demand).
  •     FOR ANYONE WHO REALLY WANTS TO JOIN BUT THESE TIMES DO NOT WORK, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. We can schedule another time so that you can attend when it’s more convenient for you.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW


  •  Capacity per workshop is (1-9) Skype allows up to 10 folks in a video chat. I will have the workshops no matter how many folks join me. No worries about getting others to come, let’s get started and get the momentum going…..
  •  Each series will have 6 workshops(sessions) one per week. Anyone can join them. That is the session will last 6 weeks.
  •  Donation for each workshop session is $10 USD. Paid in advance, via Paypal.  If  you wish you can pay for the whole six weeks in advance for a discounted fee of $50. 
  • If you do not have Paypal, PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP!
  •  Your donation is your registration for each workshop-session.
  •   I will host as many workshops as is necessary to accommodate all of you. That is if more than 9 folks sign up, then I will have more workshop-session per 6wk cycle, if that makes any sense to you. 
  •  There will be mini-quizzes, etc, but nothing major, it is an honor system, it is up to you to study.
  •  You can take as many workshop sessions as you like, particularly if you don’t feel secure enough with just six sessions.
  •  ANYONE WHO TAKES THESE WORKSHOPS WITH NANA BAAKAN AND DECIDES THEY ARE CAPABLE TO DO READING FOR ANOTHER, DO THAT AT THEIR OWN RISK. IT IS BEST TO ONLY DIVINE FOR YOURSELF PARTICULARLY IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER!!!!!





  • WHAT YOU NEED TO DO


  • GET THESE TWO BOOKS. I Ching Book of Changes by Wilhelm/Baynes and the I Ching Workbook, by RL Wing.
  •  START ASKING QUESTIONS. If you haven’t already. Good question to ask each day.  "Dear honorable spirits of the I Ching, Please comment on what should be my focus for today."


  •  WATCH MY I CHING VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE.
  • “Nana Baakan Discusses Understanding the I Ching” 
  •  GET A SKYPE ACCOUNT. If you already have one that’s wonderful.
  •  SEND ME YOUR SKYPE CONTACT REQUEST. My Skype email is                     nanabaakan@hotmail.com.
  •  REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP. Send me an email and let me know that you wish to begin and whether you want the Beginners or Intermediate.
  •  I AM ASKING FOR A DONATION OF $10 PER SESSION: This must be paid in advance OF EACH WORKSHOP-SESSION. Anyone who pays for the entire 6 weeks in advance will get the discount of $50.
  •  SEND YOUR DONATION FOR THE WORKSHOP-SESSION VIA PAYPAL. My Paypal email is nanabaakan@gmail.com, please state what you are sending the money for!  Keep a record of all payments. Your payments are your registration. If you do not send the payment, you won’t be able to attend the workshop.
  •  LOOK FOR EMAIL CONFIRMATION IN YOUR MAILBOX: This will be a cordial welcome to the I Ching Workshop-Session.
  •  LOAD UP SKYPE ON Dec. 20, 2015 AND WAIT FOR MY CALL. PLEASE BE THERE AT LEAST ½ HOUR IN ADVANCE.
  •  FEEL FREE TO EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS IF YOU NEED MORE CLARITY ABOUT THIS, OKAY?      SEE YOU THERE!



  • In the meantime, for those who do not wish to join the workshop sessions, but still want to get a reading, I am available. 

    Need A Psychic Reading?
    A Good Reading?
    One Of the Best Readings You've ever Had?

    Contact Nana Baakan
    Affordable Fees
    1.5 hours/session
    Available Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun
    (as many sessions needed to get your pressing questions answered)

    SKYPE
    OOVO
    GOOGLE HANGOUT
    YAHOO VIDEO


    REVIEWS

    Just click on this link
    Or paste this url in your browser



    I Use The I Ching along with 30+ years of consciously developing my intuition.
    You Are Guaranteed To Get A "Good Reading".

    I CHING/PSYCHIC READINGS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

     Contact Nana Baakan
    nanabaakan@gmail.com
    770-580-3322 


    Thursday, October 29, 2015

    I Ching Workshop Online, Beginners 101, October 31 to Dec. 5, 2015

    On Oct. 31, 2015, I will begin our third series of

    I Ching Workshop Series Online. 

    If you missed the initial Launch, June 21, 2015, here is your chance to join us.
    We had a wonderful experience and we got deeper insight into the I Ching and how it works.

    FEEL FREE TO JOIN US!

    BEGINNERS 101
      WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
      •  This series will be held online via Skype Video chat format.
      •  Capacity per workshop is (1-9) Skype allows up to 10 folks in a video chat. I will have the workshops no matter how many folks join me. No worries about getting others to come, let’s get started and get the momentum going…..
      •  Each series will have 6 workshops(sessions) one per week. Anyone can join them. That is the session will last 6 weeks, there will be a 2 week break, then a new session will begin for another 6 weeks. 
      • PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL BE AN OPEN REGISTRATION FOR ALL!
      •  Donation for each workshop session is $10 USD. Paid in advance, via Paypal.  If  you wish you can pay for the whole six weeks in advance for a discounted fee of $50. 
      • If you do not have Paypal, PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP!
      •  Your donation is your registration for each workshop-session.
      •   I will host as many workshops as is necessary to accommodate all of you. That is if more than 9 folks sign up, then I will have more workshop-session per 6wk cycle, if that makes any sense to you.
      •  Initial Workshop-sessions will be hosted via Eastern Standard Time…  (additional sessions can be scheduled, depending on demand).

      WORKSHOP SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
      a.      9PM to 10PM SATURDAY (EST) evenings for beginners (anyone can take beginners, even those who have used the I Ching before.) 
      b.      FOR ANYONE WHO REALLY WANTS TO JOIN BUT THESE TIMES DO NOT WORK, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. We can schedule another time so that you can attend when it’s more convenient for you.
      •  There will be mini-quizzes, etc, but nothing major, it is an honor system, it is up to you to study.
      •  You can take as many workshop sessions as you like, particularly if you don’t feel secure enough with just six sessions.
      •  ANYONE WHO TAKES THESE WORKSHOPS WITH NANA BAAKAN AND DECIDES THEY ARE CAPABLE TO DO READING FOR ANOTHER, DO THAT AT THEIR OWN RISK. IT IS BEST TO ONLY DIVINE FOR YOURSELF PARTICULARLY IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER!!!!!

      WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
      •  GET THESE TWO BOOKS. I Ching Book of Changes by Wilhelm/Baynes and the I Ching Workbook, by RL Wing.
      •  START ASKING QUESTIONS. If you haven’t already. Good question to ask each day…                
      a.      Dear honorable spirits of the I Ching, Please comment on what should be my focus for today.
      •  WATCH MY I CHING VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE.
      •  GET A SKYPE ACCOUNT. If you already have one that’s wonderful.
      •  SEND ME YOUR SKYPE CONTACT REQUEST. My Skype email is nanabaakan@hotmail.com.
      •  REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP. Send me an email and let me know that you wish to begin and whether you want the Beginners or Intermediate.
      •  I AM ASKING FOR A DONATION OF $10 PER SESSION: This must be paid in advance OF EACH WORKSHOP-SESSION. Anyone who pays for the entire 6 weeks in advance will get the discount of $50.
      •  SEND YOUR DONATION FOR THE WORKSHOP-SESSION VIA PAYPAL. My Paypal email is nanabaakan@gmail.com, please state what you are sending the money for!  Keep a record of all payments. Your payments are your registration. If you do not send the payment, you won’t be able to attend the workshop.
      •  LOOK FOR EMAIL CONFIRMATION IN YOUR MAILBOX: This will be a cordial welcome to the I Ching Workshop-Session.
      •  LOAD UP SKYPE ON Oct 31, 2015 AND WAIT FOR MY CALL. PLEASE BE THERE AT LEAST ½ HOUR IN ADVANCE.
      •  FEEL FREE TO EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS IF YOU NEED MORE CLARITY ABOUT THIS, OKAY?

      In the meantime, for those who do not wish to join the workshop sessions, but still want to get a reading, I am available. I am also available for private lessons as well. That can be discussed privately.

      Okay, that’s about it.
      There is more information listed below in this email, for those who are interested in getting a reading, the information below will help answer some of your questions.


      SEE YOU THERE!      

      Need A Psychic Reading?
      A Good Reading?
      One Of the Best Readings You’ve ever Had?

      Contact Nana Baakan

      Affordable Fees
      1.5 hours/session
      Available Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun
      (as many sessions needed to get your pressing questions answered)

      SKYPE
      OOVO
      GOOGLE HANGOUT
      YAHOO VIDEO


      REVIEWS

      Just click on this link
      Or paste this url in your browser



    I Use The I Ching along with 30+ years of consciously developing my intuition.
    You Are Guaranteed To Get A "Good Reading".

    Friday, January 30, 2015

    I Ching Workshop, 2nd Session in the Series Feb. 7, 2015 5-7PM



    Well, we got one month down and 11 more to go...... 
    How are those New Year resolutions coming along?
    Have you been able to stick to them? Or have you had to make adjustments?
    Did you get a reading on what would be the most beneficial resolution to make for 2015.
    If you missed the first Session of our I Ching Workshop Series, No worries, you now have an opportunity to attend the 2nd one. We will cover much of what was in the first one, but we will move forward into getting ourselves on track.

    TOPICS

    How should we ask the I Ching Questions?
    Should we ask yes or no questions?
    What exactly is a first question?
    I don't understand why they gave me that answer.  and many other topics will be discussed.

    ALL ARE WELCOMED

    This workshop will be the second in a series of 6. It is an introductory workshop but students on all levels may attend.
    BRING A PENCIL AND NOTEBOOK
    FREE
    DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED


    Individual Reading Available Upon Request. 
    Contact Nana Baakan to Schedule an appointment


    Saturday, December 13, 2014

    Launch of I Ching Workshops @ Atiya Ola's Cafe 12-21-2014

    "ANNOUNCING"

    Introductory I Ching Workshops 

    6 Week Seminar

    Just In Time for the Winter Solstice. 

    First Session: Dec. 21, 2014
    Time: 5-7 PM
    Location: 4505 Baltimore Ave, Phila. PA 19142
    Contact: Nana Baakan 770-580-3322
    nanabaakan@gmail.com
    Free & Open to the Public, Donations Accepted
    Please bring paper and pen!

    Seminar Description: This seminar will get you started using the 5000+ year old I Ching Oracle system for Divination. 

    You will learn 
    • What is an Oracle
    • What is Divination Intuition, Predictions, The Tao (Way)
    • Brief history of the I Ching
    • Main principle governing the I Ching
    • How the I Ching Works
    • How to prepare to use the I Ching
    • How to construct the Hexagrams
    • What are changing lines
    • What the Hexagrams mean (one liners for quick reference)
    • What it means when only one Hexagram is drawn
    • What it means when one Hexagram changes to another
    • How to question the Oracle to get clear understanding of what the reading means
    • Key questions to ask for deeper understanding
    • How to apply each Hexagram to every day situations
    • Most Important Question: What is My Incarnation Objective (Life Path).
    • A complete book list for reference
    • Everyone to check out the Nana Baakan Discusses Understanding the I Ching Videos on YouTube.
    • And Much More! 
     

    THE WINTER SOLSTICE TIME IS THE BEST TIME TO MAKE YOUR RESOLUTIONS, VISUALIZATION, LISTS OF WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE HAPPEN IN THE COMING YEAR. 
    When we do things in the alignment with natural cycles we tend to be more successful. The resolutions made on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, are going to be more difficult to keep due to the fact they are being made during a mis-alignment. Not to mention, they are made with the big distractions of a just past Christmas and a coming New Year's Eve Party!!! Resolutions will shortly be barely remembered if at all with all that going on. 
    When a farmer is aware of the best times for planting seeds, that is when the seeds are planted. Because of the general wintry climate and the shortness of day light, it portents a time for introspection, quietude, meditation, fasting and contemplation. Take a look at what the past year has brought and make changes in these quiet moments, moments that will hold your resolutions in longevity.  It may also help to get assistance, i.e., through a psychic reading, focused meditation, visualizations, soul searching, etc.; to help determine what resolutions are most apt to move to successful achievement considering the energies of the coming cycle. Everything is energy.




    Below is a booklist of some of the books I've studied and found quite helpful. I use a variety of references so that I can get the best understanding out of the reading. Over time, I became less and less dependent on the books, and more on my intuition but initially, the books are great references. What I like about them is that they each have their own perspective on the Hexagrams... You can use them for various reasons in various circumstances. 


    BOOKLIST FOR STUDYING THE I CHING


    Connecting Lines:  by Robert R. Leichtman, Carl Japiskse

    A New Interpretation of the I Ching for Understanding Personal Relationships
    Ruling Lines :A New Interpretation of the I Ching for Decision Making
    Healing lines:  A new interpretation of the I ching for healing inquiries


    The I Ching Workbook by R.L. Wing

    The 5,000-year-old Chinese book of wisdom, presented in a unique workbook format designed to help truth seekers find new meaning and enlightenment in its ancient lore.








    The I Ching:  Or Book of Changes by Richard Wilhelm, Cary Baynes


    The I Ching, or Book of Changes, a common source for both Confucianist and Taoist philosophy, is one of the first efforts of the human mind to place itself within the universe. It has exerted a living influence in China for 3,000 years, and interest in it has been rapidly spreading in the West.





    I Ching: A New Interpretation for Modern Times by Sam Reifler

    Explains what the sixty-four hexagrams of the I Ching reveal about an individual's personality and future. I Ching is a practical and remarkably effective pathway to enlightenment.





    The I ching on love: a reinterpretation of the I ching for …by Guy Damian-Knight
    Explains how to interpret the hexigrams of the I Ching in relationship to questions of patience, leadership, sincerity, modesty, aesthetics, innocence, depression, friendship, and truth.

    The Kwan Yin Book of Changes by Diane Stein
    "Kwan Yin", the Chinese Goddess of Mercy & Knowledge, is evoked in this adaptation of the ancient divinatory system. This book returns the I Ching to Women's use and is a simple-to-use tool of great power.








    A guide to the I ching by Carol K. Anthony

    The philosophy of the I ching by Carol K. Anthony

    Very good resource for determining why certain hexagrams are presented in a reading.

    The Book of Changes and the Unchanging Truth by Hua-Ching Ni
    This masterful translation by Hua-Ching Ni is popular throughout the world.

    The Toa of the I Ching Way to Divination by Tsung Hwa Jou
    "It's my intention that this book  will encourage students to pursue a course of sel-development and to study life, and nature, as it was the pursuit of these things that led to the creation of the I Ching in the first place."

    I-Ching: the hexagrams revealed by Gary G.  Melyan, Wen-Kuang Chu
    Introduces the non-specialist to the workings of the I-Ching giving twenty categories of each hexagram and describes how with six tosses of a coin you can answer any question.
     

    The Astrology of the I Ching  by Wen-Kuang Chu
    Discusses the teachings of the ancient Chinese book, the I Ching, and explains how to use the I Ching to make predictions










                   And here's a fun one!

                 The Tao of Pooh, by Benjamin Hoff

     Stay Tuned for more on the I Ching