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SPIRITUAL NUTRITION MASTERY PROGRAM AND MODERN ESSENE PRIESTHOOD PROGRAM
RECEIVE IN ORDER TO SHARE
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The Culture of Life Institute is affiliated with GabrielCousens.com and the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center & Foundation
PO Box 778 Patagonia, AZ 85624 (520) 261-6114
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER 3 RABBI SIR GABRIEL COUSENS, M.D., M.D.(H), D.D.,
MASTER ESSENE TEACHER
SPIRITUAL NUTRITION MASTERY PROGRAM OVERVIEW 4
31-DAY ON-CAMPUS INTENSIVE 5
TOPICS OF EXPLORATION 6
SPIRITUAL STUDIES & MODERN ESSENE MINISTRY 7
CREDENTIALS & CONTACT INFORMATION 8
MODERN ESSENE PRIESTHOOD PROGRAM OVERVIEW 9
THE TEACHINGS: SIX FOUNDATIONS & SEVENFOLD PEACE 10
SACRED STUDIES 11
ON-CAMPUS MODERN ESSENE INTENSIVE 12
ORDINATION 13
CREDENTIALS & CONTACT INFORMATION 14
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMS 15
DATES FOR 2011 24
RATES SHEET 25
SUCCESS STORIES 26
OUR FACULTY 28
ABOUT THE TREE OF LIFE 31
GABRIELCOUSENS.COM 32
Greetings Friends & Prospective Students! The Culture of Life Institute (COL Institute) offers access to the freshest, most cutting edge material, resources, videos and education in the world of health, nutrition and spirituality. The Culture of Life Institute, founded by Gabriel Cousens, recognizes the serious need to help awaken people from the unconscious slumber and to embrace their spiritual birthright in the Culture of Life and Liberation. Illuminating the physical, mental, spiritual and global aspects of health and nutrition, COL Institute features a two year SPIRITUAL NUTRITION MASTERY PROGRAM, (Masters of Arts in Vegan and Live Food Nutrition) and an ESSENE PRIESTHOOD PROGRAM. These programs provide life-enriching tools and information that, with application, can be used to transform lives, bringing peace to the world. Combined with on-site and on-line education, our programs are designed to ignite true awakening of consciousness and realization of one‘s divinely sacred purpose. It is time to choose between the Holistic Culture of Life and Liberation or the ―Culture of Death.‖ Civilization is living within a startling high level of unconsciousness and chaos, which manifests as spiritual confusion, nutritional ignorance, ethical anesthesia, and apathy. This ―Culture of Death Lifestyle‖ is leading to alarming levels of illness, including worldwide epidemic levels of diabetes, childhood obesity, autism, and almost all forms of chronic disease. As such, there is a growing need for individuals trained and rooted in the Holistic Culture of Life and Liberation to lead the way to an empowering and healthy existence. Embrace the practice of receiving in order to share. Bring this priceless knowledge into your life, the lives of your families and your communities. Through education, compassion and committed action, we become ambassadors of consciousness and peace to the world. This is what we offer to you through the Culture of Life Institute…the opportunity to explore these rich and abundant possibilities together. We look forward to seeing you!
Rabbi Sir Gabriel Cousens. M.D. M.D., M.D.(H), D.D. (Doctor of Divinity),
Diplomat American Board of Holistic Medicine, Diplomat Ayurveda
Rabbi Sir Gabriel Cousens M.D, M.D.(H), D.D., Master Essene Teacher is the founder of the Culture of Life Institute, the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center & Foundation, The Culture of Life at www.GabrielCousens.com, and the author of several books, including: There is a Cure for Diabetes, Rainbow Green Live Food Cuisine, Spiritual Nutrition, Conscious Eating, Depression-Free For Life and Creating Peace by Being Peace.
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The mission of the Culture of Life Institute is to help people awaken to the truth of the Divine
radiating within their being. Secondly, we are here to support the transformation of the
consciousness on the planet from the culture of death, to the Culture of Life and Liberation. All
students are empowered, if they so choose, to be an active part of this transformation that is so
needed at this time in history.
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“The Culture of Life Institute Masters Program leads the world in raw and living foods education. Every year I look forward to my participation in the program and the detailed, no-holds-barred discussions with students of every nuance of the leading edge in nutrition. The subjects we cover include: longevity, healing chronic conditions, bone density improvement, joint health, natural pain relief, accelerated healing, alchemical nutrients
(Ormus), and much, much more."
— David Wolfe, J.D., M.A., founder of www.sunfood.com, thebestdayever.com, ftpf.org, author of The Sunfood Diet Success
System, Eating for Beauty, Naked Chocolate, Amazing Grace.
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The Spiritual Nutrition Mastery Program is the Culture of Life Institute‘s most comprehensive training program for spiritual transformation. Now featuring a brand-new state of the art on-line educational platform, our unique, science-based academic curriculum supports a strong emphasis in spiritual exploration and development. It is at once challenging, inspiring and enriching. With a combination of on-site and distance learning, this program provides a superior foundation in nutrition education, while offering the opportunity for a Modern Essene ministry certification. Students of this two-year program are dedicated to the practice of its base principles, which include the study of research, a focused thesis project, an academic and experiential Modern Essene ministry foundation, and core plant-source-only course work. A two-year membership to GabrielCousens.com is also part of the Spiritual Nutrition Mastery Program, providing regular access to Gabriel Cousens M.D. through monthly MA exclusive conference calls, followed by empowering web-lectures and Q&A on Alive With Gabriel. Students will also have their own Spiritual Nutrition Counselor while going through the program, who provides feedback and support academically and spiritually. Counselors will also host regular enriching conference calls for all COL Institute students, to further deepen the knowledge of this world-class information.
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REQUEST YOUR APPLICATION TODAY BY E-MAILING [email protected] OR BY CALLING (520) 261-6114
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The 31-Day On-Campus Intensive is the time when students have the opportunity to experience the essence of the Spiritual Nutrition Mastery Program through the deep and transformational inner awakening offered by this one-of-a-kind training course. This intense on-campus immersion tests students first-hand on what it means to ―hold the energy‖, as Gabriel stretches each student to their inner and outer limits. The Intensive is taught in Patagonia, Arizona by world-renowned live-food experts Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, MD, Shanti GoldsCousens, M.A. and David Wolfe, J.D. M.A. The Intensive includes guest lecturers, hands-on vegan farming, spiritual juice fasting, psycho-spiritual development, and food preparation courses taught by experienced Tree of Life chef instructors. Students will also participate in educational presentations, group projects and study, as well as personal one-on-one time with Gabriel to discuss their individual thesis projects.
ON-CAMPUS INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS
SPIRITUAL FASTING
ZERO POINT PROCESS
CONSCIOUS EATING
INTERDEPENDENCE DAY
Also included in the program:
Daily lectures with Gabriel, David, fellow classmates, and/or guest speakers
Shaktipat Initiation
Daily Kali Ray TriYoga
Daily meditation during each evening program
Delicious 100% organic, live-food cuisine 3 times a day at our Café
Lodging
Full access to the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center (including: hiking trails, infrared saunas, chlorine-free hot tubs and swimming pool, sun decks, and the world‘s largest Chartres labyrinth)
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EXPERIENCE THE EASE OF LEARNING WITH OUR
ON-LINE COURSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM!
Virtually share the experience with fellow classmates through forums, chat rooms, blogs, personalized profiles and monthly video/phone conference calls…an instant community!
Easily up-load assignments and papers for review
Co-develop a resource glossary
Access previous students‘ thesis‘s for reference
Access your own grade book
Group calendars and personal calendars
Easy access to staff, previous & current students
Perfect preparation for the on-campus intensive!
The thesis project is one of the most exciting things SNP students will do to support devotion to Spiritual Nutrition. The thesis project is an original work, which demonstrates an exploration and development, and organization of materials relating to a certain topic, problem, or creative endeavor. It expands world knowledge, which is our primary reason for offering this program.
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As scientific-spiritual leaders, our graduates contribute to the world nutrition and
spiritual health, and are relied upon as a precious planetary resource. Over the
course of two years, students will study a number of different topics, which bring
about an authentic personal health evolution and professional application of
nutritional knowledge. Topics will include a research paper, glossary building,
conference calls and on-line forum for support, plus monthly educational (Spiritual
& Nutritional) lectures with Gabriel Cousens, M.D., with exclusive SNP Student
support.
Through this extensive research, students will gain the knowledge in the following
topics, which help to support the Masters Thesis-a pinnacle component to the
Spiritual Nutrition Mastery Program.
FOOD EFFECTS ON MIND BODY AND SPIRIT
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (PHYSICAL AND ESOTERIC)
LIVE FOOD NUTRITION
PLANT-SOURCE-ONLY NUTRITION
INDIVIDUALIZING THE (LIVE FOOD) DIET
SPIRITUAL AND HEALTH ASPECTS OF FASTING
GROWING AND PREPARING FOOD
MODERNITY, SPECIFIC ILLNESSES, DEATH
MODERN ESSENE SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS & WAY OF LIFE
IT IS OUR GOAL THAT EACH SPIRITUAL NUTRITION:
VEGAN AND LIVE-FOOD MASTERY THESIS PROJECT
BEGINS TO FILL THE WORLD’S RIPE NEED FOR
SPIRITUAL HEALING AND SUPPORT.
THE MODERN ESSENE PORTION COMPRISES about five months of
work toward graduation. Upon completion of this work, the student is
ordained as a Modern Essene Minister in the United States. The ministry
level of certification is only available in the Spiritual Nutrition Mastery
Program. Graduates will have received the knowledge in all aspects of
health, not only for themselves individually, but for sharing it with others
as a Spiritual Nutritional Counselor.
SOME MASTERY STUDENTS ARE INSPIRED to take their Essene
studies to a deeper level by enrolling in the Modern Essene Priesthood
Program which offers an opportunity to devote oneself to bringing peace
upon the planet. This individualized spiritual support comes from Rabbi
Gabriel Cousens, MD, Master Essene Teacher and Essene Priestess
Shanti GoldsCousens through living the Modern Essene Way guided by
the Six Foundations and the Sevenfold Path of Peace. Upon completion
of this program, students are ordained by Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, MD as
a Modern Essene Priest or Priestess in the order of Melchizedek. The
advanced level of priesthood requires additional on-campus work and
increased devotion. The application fee for the Priesthood is waived for
Spiritual Nutrition Mastery students.
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Credits are honored by the University of Integrated Science California (UISCA – www.UISCA.org) for a Master of Arts Degree in Vegan and Live Food Nutrition. Students may apply for their diploma upon graduation. For those who do not currently hold a bachelors degree, certification as a Spiritual and Nutritional Coach is also available.
We offer enrollment two times a year; Spring and Fall. It is never too early to begin your studies! Call us today to start your journey in the Culture of Life Institute Spiritual Nutrition Mastery Program!
CONTACT US TODAY!
(520) 261-6114 [email protected]
BECOME A
SPIRITUAL NUTRITIONAL COUNSELOR!
OFFER SPIRITUAL AND NUTRITIONAL GUIDANCE
HOST CLASSES, RETREATS, LECTURES AND ONE-ON-ONE
CONSULTATIONS
SUPERVISE GREEN JUICE FASTS
PERSONALIZE FOOD PREPARATION
LEAD LIFE-CYCLE EVENTS, CEREMONIES AND
CELEBRATIONS
TEACH AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
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“Together we generate the spiritual conduit of Divine Light that heals the earth, and heals humanity. I am grateful to sing praises, meditate, and pray to YHWH, as a messenger of the Essene Sevenfold Peace process and to
live the Essene way in harmony with Nature. The Tree of Life is a community where the gates of spiritual transformation (Sha‟are Opah) open, through the energy of the Hebrew Letters (Ophanim) allowing Merkaba to descend and
transport us via “Shema Yisrael” to the places where we will be allowed to do even greater works of and for, YHWH.”
– John Edwards, owner, Aspen Bookstore, Essene Priest
TTwwoo--YYeeaarr OOrrddiinnaattiioonn PPrrooggrraamm Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, M.D., Master Essene Teacher & Priestess Shanti GoldsCousens M.A.
THE MODERN LIVING ESSENE WAY
A PATH OF SERVICE: RECEIVING IN ORDER TO SHARE
The Essenes were prophetic, shamanic, mystical, spiritual warriors of the
desert. The Torah and the Kabbalistic teachings that evolved from the Torah
intimately guided their lives. One of the most famous Essenes was the liberated
being, Jesus. The Modern Essenes are a seed for the potential fulfillment of the
prophecy that the B‘nai Israel (Jewish) and B‘nai Noach (non-Jewish) will work as
the pious ones of all traditions to help usher in the Messianic times.
This Modern Essene Priesthood program emerged through Rabbi Gabriel
Cousens M.D., Master Essene Teacher in 1992 as the Essene Order of Light of
the School of Melchizadek. The Modern Living Essene Way is a general path that
resonates with the historical life and core truths of the ancient Essenes. It
connects to the particular spiritual life and core truths of the prophetic, kabbalistic
mystics of the desert, known as the Essenes. It is a complete path and lineage of
liberation that goes back 5,000 to 6,000 years, probably to the time of Adam, and
more specifically was activated by Enoch, the seventh generation from Adam. The
subtle essence of the Essene teachings can be found in the Seven Beatitudes of
Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
The Modern Living Essene Way, with its foundation in the perennial liberation
wisdom teachings going back to Enoch, and perhaps even Adam, is not a religion.
One can live as a Modern Essene no matter what one's religious preference. The
Modern Essene Way is a way of liberation that goes beyond egocentric or
ethnocentric to a world and cosmic-centric view. The Modern Essenes represent a
universal archetypical consciousness that can be lived in any context and not
necessarily joined. It is grounded by ancient and basic principles that can guide us
to creating the Sevenfold Path of Peace in our lives, and on the living planet. If
enough people choose to live this way, we can create an ever-widening circle of
light and love among the cultures and religions of this world that will bring world
peace.
To call oneself a Modern Essene requires spiritual warrior activism and an
alignment with the core-essence lineage of the Essene Way as it has been lived
from the beginning of time, yet make it appropriate to our twenty-first-century lives.
The Modern Living Essene Way revelation is about inspiration; it is not about trying
to live exactly as we imagined they lived in the past, but about a basic alignment
with the Essene teachings. It is about inspiring ourselves and others to live in the
highest degree of peace and harmony within ourselves, others, animal and plant
life, the planetary ecology, and the will of God in the twenty-first century.
REQUEST YOUR APPLICATION TODAY BY E-MAILING [email protected] OR BY CALLING (520) 261-6114
THE MODERN LIVING ESSENE WAY IS SERVICE TO THE DIVINE AND
THE MISSION IS CREATING PEACE BY BEING PEACE.
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PEACE WITH THE BODY
PEACE WITH THE MIND
PEACE WITH THE FAMILY
PEACE WITH HUMANITY
PEACE WITH CULTURE
PEACE WITH THE LIVING PLANET
PEACE WITH THE DIVINE
THE SEVENFOLD PEACE
The Modern Essene Teachings, Ceremonies, Principles, and Daily
Lifestyle Embodiment are rooted in ancient Kabbalah, Judaism, and
Living Torah. The Essenes taught a way of being whole and
peaceful that included following the laws of the Torah, but took one
beyond rote performing of the laws. This 2-year training program is
the most in-depth, authentic, and true-to-essence Modern Essene
Priesthood training offered on the planet.
With an integration of on-site and distance learning, the Modern
Essene Priesthood Program supports aspirants in truly being the
embodiment of service, through a basic alignment with the Essene
teachings.
Tree of Life Art by Richard Quinn
PRIESTHOOD VOWS INCLUDE:
ATTITUDE OF RECEIVING IN ORDER TO SHARE (SERVICE TO THE
DIVINE) THROUGH PHYSICAL, PLANETARY & COSMIC HEALING
LIVING AS A SPIRITUAL WARRIOR THROUGH:
The Six Foundations of Spiritual Life &
The Sevenfold Path of Peace
A 95% + Organic, Live Food & Plant-Source-
Only Lifestyle
Weekly Shabbat as an Integral Part of Modern
Essene Life
Purification (Mikvah)
Psycho-active drug and alcohol-free lifestyle
except for ceremonial wine
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“The Essene consciousness is that of the Awakened Ones. They
are the ones who live in the Eternal Presence beyond the
confines of the identification with the mind and body.”
– Excerpted from Creating Peace
By Being Peace; The Essene Sevenfold Path by Rabbi Gabriel
Cousens, M.D.
The distant learning portion includes intensive study and comprehensive
reading and writing. Priesthood students are also required to do extensive
study on the Living Torah (the Five Books of Moses), which includes
reading and studying the weekly Parshas. Through this extensive process,
students begin to build a foundational understanding of the depth and inner
essence of the Modern Essene Living Way from a liberation perspective.
Please note that ideologies presented in the readings are not the
foundation of this training program or of the Essene Order of Light.
Students are required to read these books so that they can gain an
understanding of the different interpretations present in the Modern Essene
movement. The understandings of the esoteric principles of the Modern
Living Essene Way are the foundation for the priesthood program and are
experienced in the required workshops held on-site at the Tree of Life
Rejuvenation Center.
Students enrolled in the two-year program are a part of the Culture of Life
Institute‘s on-line educational community, which provides access to
resources such as student forums, group support, document archives,
videos, private calendars, and much more. As assignments are
submitted, ordained Priests/Priestesses are there to offer feedback,
answer questions, and even challenge the students into deeper ways of
comprehension. Conference calls are scheduled regularly throughout the
2-year training for even further support on the Essene reading material.
Students will also have a membership to GabrielCousens.com for further
spiritual and nutritional education. Female initiates (Priestesses) receive
additional support from Shanti GoldsCousens.
Enrollment for the Modern Essene Priesthood Program happens
twice a year; Spring and Fall. On receipt of the application fee and
acceptance into program, students will receive access to The Essene
Book List, which contains the required reading for the ordination program.
They will also receive full access to CultureofLifeInstitute.org for further
student support. For each book, a report is submitted and feedback is
provided by ordained Priests/Priestesses.
EXPERIENCE PERSONAL SUPPORT FROM ORDAINED
ESSENE PRIESTS & PRIESTESSES!
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Awaken to modern day applications of the ancient Essene teachings
through Creating Peace by Being Peace. During our on-campus
workshops, Priesthood students experience the living and historical
teachings of the Essenes, including:
Essene History
The historical lineage of Melchizadek (ordained Avraham)
Essene history from the time of Enoch
Jesus as an Essene (and other Essenes throughout history)
Modern Essene Daily Lifestyle
Embodiment of Essene essence
Angel Communions
Mikvah and purification
Prayer and meditation
Ophanim (Hebrew Yoga)
Modern Essene Families
Modern Essene Kabbalistic Shamanic Shabbat
Modern Essene Healing
Energetics of Ancient Essene Healing Techniques
Deep exploration of the Hebrew letters
Deeper Essene Wisdom
Kabbalah & The Tree of Life
Liberation Teachings
Psychic Self-Defense (key understandings for those living the Culture of
Life & Liberation)
The Beatitudes from a Liberation Perspective
The Lurianic Theosophy
Plus: Intuitive messages from Kevin Ryerson who has been receiving
instructive information on the Essenes since 1970.
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OUR ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMS ARE
UNIQUE, INSPIRING AND AWAKENING
Modern Essene Programs (Once a Year)
o Essene Shamanic Astrology *New!*
o International Modern Essene Gathering
o Modern Living Essene Way One
o Modern Essene Healing
o Modern Living Essene Way Two
21-Day Transformation Program (Four Times a Year)
o Spiritual Fasting/Tri-Yoga Retreat
o Zero Point
o Conscious Eating
All meals, juices, accommodations and use of our sacred facility are included.
See following pages for workshop descriptions!
Note: All workshops within the Essene Intensive may also be taken
individually over the 2-year enrollment period. Please call for a la
carte rate details.
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THE ORDAINED MODERN
ESSENE PRIEST OR PRIESTESS REPRESENTS
AN ARCHETYPICAL ENERGY OF THE
CULTURE OF LIFE AND LIBERATION IN WHICH
THE IMMANENT AND TRANSCENDENT GOD
AWARENESS IS THE CENTER FOCUS
OF ONE'S LIFE.
“AND GOD SAID, BEHOLD I HAVE GIVEN YOU EVERY HERB BEARING SEED,
WHICH IS UPON THE FACE OF ALL THE EARTH, AND EVERY TREE, ON WHICH
IS THE FRUIT YIELDING SEED: TO YOU IT SHALL BE FOR FOOD. AND TO
EVERY BEAST OF THE EARTH AND TO EVERY BIRD OF THE AIR, AND TO
EVERYTHING THAT CREEPS ON THE EARTH, WHEREIN THERE IS LIFE, I HAVE
GIVEN EVERY GREEN HERB FOR FOOD: AND IT WAS SO.”
Genesis 1:29
THE MODERN ESSENE PRIESTHOOD TRAINING PROGRAM prepares students
to become ordained Modern Essene Priests and Priestesses who act as leaders, teachers, and spiritual warriors of the world. Through activating the four main principles of the Essene path, which are: God is One, Return to God, Tikkun Olam (Repairing/Perfecting the World) and Shalom (Peace), those ordained into the lineage become active vessels for creating peace by being peace on this planet.
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ENROLLMENT HAPPENS TWICE A YEAR!
TO SPEAK WITH A CULTURE OF LIFE REPRESENTATIVE OR
TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION PLEASE CONTACT US AT
(520) 261-6114
LEGAL OFFERINGS OF AN
ORDAINED PRIEST OR PRIESTESS:
SERVE OTHERS THROUGH TEACHING
OFFER SPIRITUAL COUNSELING
CONDUCT LIFE-CYCLE EVENTS, SUCH AS WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS
(Laws vary by state. Please check rules and regulations for the state in
which the event is to take place.)
CONTRIBUTE TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES AS A SPIRITUAL LEADER
SUPPORT CURRENT & FUTURE STUDENTS OF THE ESSENE
PRIESTHOOD PROGRAM
PARTICIPATE IN THE GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION TO
THE CULTURE OF LIFE & LIBERATION
LIVE A LIFE OF SERVICE TO THE DIVINE.
APPLY TODAY.
For a further in-depth understanding of the Essenes, more information on the Modern Living Essene Way can be found in Rabbi Gabriel
Cousens' book, Creating Peace By Being Peace, sold at CULTUREOFLIFESTORE.COM
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REQUIRED PROGRAMS:
31-DAY INTENSIVE
(INCLUDES SPIRITUAL FASTING, ZERO POINT, CONSCIOUS
EATING & INTERDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION)
MODERN ESSENE WAY 1
REQUIRED PROGRAMS:
MODERN ESSENE INTENSIVE
INTERNATIONAL MODERN ESSENE GATHERING, MODERN ESSENE
WAY 1 & 2, MODERN ESSENE HEALING, ESSENE SHAMANIC
ASTROLOGY
21-DAY TRANSFORMATION
SPIRITUAL FASTING, ZERO POINT, CONSCIOUS EATING
Each workshop within the Modern Essene Intensive and 21-Day
Transformation may also be taken individually over the 2 year
enrollment period at the convenience of the
Modern Essene Priesthood student.
Our unique and exciting programs are designed to awaken,
inspire and provide support in all aspects of health and
consciousness. Each program is all-inclusive including (but not
limited to):
Onsite Lodging
Delicious 100% Organic, Live, Plant-Source-Only, Low-
Glycemic meals 3 times per day at the Tree of Life Café
4 low-glycemic green juices a day while fasting
Daily Kali Ray TriYoga
Daily meditation during evening programs
Access to unlimited wheat grass, chlorine-free pool & hot
tubs, infrared saunas, nature trails, and the world‘s largest
Chartres labyrinth
TO SCHEDULE A VISIT TO THE TREE OF LIFE REJUVENATION CENTER, CONTACT US AT (520) 261-6114 AND VISIT US AT WWW.TREEOFLIFE.NU
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Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, M.D. and his wife, Shanti GoldsCousens, MA, lead our Spiritual Fasting Retreat. A program that many of our guests return to over and over again, this Spiritual Fasting Retreat is a spiritual awakening on the deepest levels of being. It consists of seven days of green juice fasting, and two days of eating at our Tree of Life Café. Participants receive four 16-oz low-glycemic green juices per day, and are also welcome to as much wheatgrass, herbal, non-caffeinated tea, and water as they like. Taking participants beyond physical healing, our Spiritual Fasting Retreat, for many people, acts as a ―spiritual wakeup call‖ as it gives people a deeper understanding of what true health and happiness is all about. Freed from toxic physical, emotional, and spiritual blockages, people begin to naturally feel more connected and peaceful within. Fasters also experience a sense of inner expansiveness, freedom, and joy. We offer meditation, TriYoga™ and daily spiritual discussion and Q&A with Gabriel and Shanti Cousens to nourish and encourage this awakening. Mahatma Gandhi once said, ‗‗Fasting will bring Spiritual rebirth…the light of the world will illuminate you when you fast and purify yourself.‘‘ We completely agree.
"The Spiritual Fast has helped me tremendously in kicking my sugar addiction and in also helping me re-establish a commitment to the culture of light and
life. Gabriel and Shanti provided excellent guidance and offer an inspirational dynamic to anyone in their presence." ~Marielle Tavares, Santa Monica, CA
"Gabriel Cousens, MD, is in the gem business: you arrive rough and leave beautifully crafted, ready to take your light and joy out into the world." ~Simon
Scott, Venice, CA
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Zero Point, which at its deepest level takes one to liberation, gives you the tools to awaken from the dream and illusion of who you think you are so you can realize your true Self. From this zero point of awakening, which we call Awakened Normality, we live our life free from emotional blocks, and experience joy, peace and equanimity. The consequence of this is a life of love, a life of true meaning and success. The Zero Point Program teaches you that the personality is a Case of Mistaken Identity. As Dr. Cousens puts it, ―We are born originals, but most of us die copies.‖ Zero Point, led by Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, M.D., takes one beyond the need for free will, which is an ego state that embodies a sense of separation, to a state of being as the living law…the scintillating, mysterious unfolding of the Tao. It can then allow us to dissolve the I AM and move prior to consciousness. This is the realm of pure consciousness beyond time and space. We do this by dissolving the thoughts of the mind in the midst of the world. Letting go is all we can do so we can no longer resist our destiny, but enjoy the play of it.
The Zero Point Process empowers us to embrace our destiny and our lives without fear, hesitation, or any resistance. In this way, Zero Point supports a path of spiritual fulfillment.
“Have faith, have an open mind, and enjoy the experience, the peace, and the awe that comes with the Zero Point Course. The benefits and joy that I
encountered, it is hard to put into words. A wonderful sense of relief flooded my body. Zero Point changed me, and gave me freedom from my addictive patterns. The process truly works. I felt at peace for the first time
in many years, and it is still with me now.” – Alicia H.
“The Zero Point Course is an opportunity to begin again...recreating the painting of my life. It doesn‟t matter what a mess the picture was when I
got here because at the end of the course, I realized that I have the tools I need to wipe my canvas clean at any time.” -Izabel K.
“Life-changing. I was able to access buried memories and experience that have kept me a prisoner in my own mind and kin and discharge the. One session was worth probably 10 years of conventional therapy.” -Inge L.
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Our Conscious Eating Intensives are the pinnacle workshop in the world of live food nutrition to learn about raw food and how to make satisfying, healing, and enlivening recipes bursting with flavor. We use the term ‗Conscious Eating‘ because we teach our participants that preparing food and eating can be more than just activities in themselves, they can be practices which support our personal evolution and deepens and supports our sense of spiritual connectedness. The Tree of Life Cafe specializes in, but is not limited to, low-glycemic raw food cuisine.
Our Conscious Eating Intensive course has two main goals: to teach you information on live food nutrition, and to teach you recipes. You have four to seven hours of food prep classes each day, centralizing around many general categories of dishes, such as breakfast recipes, soups, desserts, salads, dressings, ‗cheezes‘ and much more. We teach you how to shop, stock your pantry, and about the various tools and equipment may need for your live food kitchen. You also receive lectures on nutrition and individualizing the diet, and participate in question and answer sessions with Gabriel Cousens, M.D. You receive a comprehensive sprouting class, and we teach you tips on how to bring your knowledge and skills home and integrate them into your day-to-day life.
During this 7-day Intensive, experience meals from our incredible Tree of Life Café, daily TriYoga™ classes, daily meditations and spiritual services such as satsang and chanting, and access to our facilities, including our infrared saunas, pool, hot tubs, labyrinth, sundecks, nature trails, and more.
"The place and people from which to experience and make part of your life the world‟s most authoritative live-food nutrition and eating." – David Wolfe, J.D., M.A.
"One of the best courses I've taken. Totally organized and covered all the areas needed. The chefs all showed total enthusiasm like they were enjoying it the most. Nothing is as important
as an inspiring teacher." – Jean Taylor
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"A life transforming event that always exceeds expectations and gives you practical information that you can implement immediately
with success!" Philip M.
"Fantastic! The wealth of information I gained is invaluable. I can't think of a better way to spend the 4th of July. There was such high energy, good people, enlightening information, and delicious food that I would recommend this seminar to anyone looking to expand
horizons and/or optimize health." Wendy R.
LIVE-FOOD & CONSCIOUSNESS TRANSFORMATION RETREAT!
Come experience this unprecedented 28 Hours of live education with David Wolfe & Gabriel Cousens, M.D.! Awake, alive and personal with the world's leading live vegan nutritional health
professionals.
This all-inclusive four night program is jam-packed with live-food education, spiritual programs, sacred ceremonies, intimate Q&A‘s
and lectures by Gabriel Cousens M.D. and David Wolfe, a 4th of July Party and more!
PLUS: Dance of Liberation Trance Dance, Native American Labyrinth
Chanting Experience, Ecstatic Dance Party, Shamanic Shabbat Ceremony, Daily Kali Ray Tri Yoga™, All Organic Live Vegan Food
and Superfood Smoothie and Juice Bar!
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We welcome you to the second International Modern Essene
Gathering. We will be focusing on developing a worldwide approach to
activating the Essene mission of elevating consciousness on the
planet.
Topics to be addressed are:
Modern Essene Communions
Essene history – from Adam to the Apocalypse
The Modern Essenes as a Divine interface between B’nei Noach and B’nei Yisrael (Christians and Jews, in teamwork, as the righteous ones who are prophesied to heal the world)
Modern Essene Nutrition and Lifestyle – lectures about the Essene lifestyle, panel discussions and general Q&A
Daily Kali Ray Tri-Yoga, including some of the Ophanim breathings and energetic Hebrew letter postures
Modern Essene Shamanic Shabbat – the weekly Shabbat as an integral part of Modern Essene life
Kabbalah Study – as evidenced in the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Essenes were specific carriers of preserved Kabbalistic teachings
Devotion & The Art of Prayer
Mikvah & Purification
THE TIME HAS COME FOR THE ESSENES TO PREPARE THE WAY!
The Ancient Essenes were the Shamanic Prophetic Mystics of the Desert. The Modern Essenes are a continuation of this ancient lineage.
“AND LET THEM MAKE ME A SANCTUARY THAT I
MAY DWELL AMONG THEM.” -Exodus 25:8-9
Other activities will include:
Kabbalistic Shamanic Shabbat Ceremony to initiate the Shabbat, followed by Shaktipat Meditation.
Havdallah Ceremony to close the Shabbat, with Torah study.
Satsang – a time for spiritual questions and answers with Gabriel.
Daily Tri-Yoga classes with Shanti Golds-Cousens.
Ophanim breathings and energetic Hebrew letter postures. "Ophanim" is the name for a specific system of sacred physical postures and internal exercises, which are based on the Hebrew alphabet and Jewish mystical tradition (Kabbalah). Ophanim works simultaneously as a physical exercise, breathing practice, meditation on breath, body awareness, and internal sound, attunement with the creation, clearing of the mind and renewal of internal energy.
Mikvah – experience an ancient Essene water cleansing ceremony, popularized by John the Baptist.
This is a clarion call (a powerful call for action by the blowing of a horn) to all Essene Ministers, Priest and Priestesses, spiritual leaders of all cultures and traditions, students of theology, Kabbalah, Mystical Christianity, and anyone interested in uniting for peace.
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Modern Living Essene Way comprises the seminal foundation for the Modern
Essene Priesthood. These workshops continually evolve, with each one being unique within the customary foundation. The workshops bring any spiritual student the opportunity to connect with the Ancient Essene-Kabbalistic-Prophetic divine path.
Participants receive the rare treat of immersing in the principles of the Modern Living Essene Way, Kabbalah, Mystical principles of the Living Torah, Ophanim (Hebrew Yoga), Ruach Ha Kodesh meditation (meditation of the Ancient Prophets), daily Essene Communions, nature experience, and Kosher, 100% organic, plant-source-only, live-food cuisine.
"The Living Essene Way gives the participant a deep gift that goes beyond simple history of a way of life. It empowers the student to go forth with a foundation of peace
and with the tools to strive toward an achievable goal of Tikkun HaNefesh "Tikkun Olam‖: healing the individual soul and planetary soul. The Essenes were treasures
that, although they affect our everyday life, were almost lost. Their resurrection is our salvation." – C. Schwimmer, Spiritual Nutrition Mastery student
Modern Living Essene Way One addresses the historical and the contemporary Essene, as well as Essene mysticism. This workshop helps one to connect with the modern message of the Essene lineage and Essene archetype ideal. In this workshop one will purify in the Mikvah (sacred healing pool) and become initiated into the ancient, eternal, Modern Essene Way. This powerful and sacred program is led by Master Essene Teacher, Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, with special guest Kevin Ryerson, world-renowned intuitive. Students receive teachings and wisdom that enhance one‘s ability to hold and express the energy of the Divine. In this course, students:
Investigate the Kabbalistic Tree of Life
Explore Historical and Contemporary Essene Teachings
Hear intuitive messages from Kevin Ryerson who has been receiving instructive information on the Essenes since the 1970s.
Purify in the Mikvah – the Sacred Essene Ceremonial Pool
Feast on Living Essene Plant-Source-Only Raw Food Cuisine
Gain Awareness of Living in the Dual/Non-Dual
Strengthen ―the vessel‖ to Hold More Light
Modern Living Essene Way 2 takes one into the profound mysticism of the Modern Essenes and the mystery of the Ophanim, which is the yogic energetics of the Hebrew letters and the sustained understanding of the Modern Essene Way in contemporary life. This remarkable workshop, which can be taken anew yearly, includes topics and ceremonies that evolve out of each group dynamic. Join Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, Master Essene Teacher, and Kevin Ryerson, world-renowned intuitive, in an extraordinary in-depth exploration of the Way of the Essenes – a mystical journey of awakening that opens the door to the Heart of God. Connect with the core truths of the ancient Essene-Kabbalistic spiritual path from individual practices to full Awakening.
This is a rare experience (required for Priesthood students) that features:
Psychic Self-Defense
Historical Review and Deeper Understanding of the History of the Essenes
Ophanim–Essene–Hebrew Letter Energetics (experience the profound energy of the Hebrew letters with specialized postures and breathing techniques)
Six Foundations inspired by the Essene Way and Sevenfold Path of Peace
Ecstatic Modern Essene Shabbat Celebration
Exploring the Modern Essene Approach to Angelology
Ruach Ha Kodesh Meditation of the ancient prophets (known as Shaktipat in the Yogic Tradition)
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The Tree of life is a world leader in Modern Essene Healing, offering a unique training program on the original Modern Essene Healing Philosophy that includes healing with Hebrew letter energetics and Ancient Pronunciations of specific names of God. This course focuses on subtle, ethereal healing through vibration and ancient techniques intimately taught in our sacred temple. The Modern Essene Healing Workshop provides the students with education and techniques to facilitate healing for themselves and others physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, M.D., Master Essene Teacher, has been inspired through meditation to share this powerful indigenous Modern Essene Healing Training & Certification Course that amplifies the healing process using the ancient Essene name of the Divine.
We become awakened that we are vessels of the power of the name of God. – Michael, CA and AZ
I feel integrated, spiritualized, and empowered. In the Modern Essene Healing
intensive, there really is nothing less than excellent. – Abby, NJ
Deeply moving and transcendent. Gabriel really helped us understand ancient wisdom and fundamental principle of the Universe. – Inge, WA and Germany
I love the fluidity of how Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, MD, teaches the simpleness and depth of the Modern Essene Healing experience, and how empowering the
experiences are at the same time. – Maribel, CA
The Course includes:
History & Background of Modern Essene Healing A philosophical approach to Ancient & Modern Essene
Healing Practical Modern day application of Ancient Essene
Healing Techniques Modern Essene Healing Initiation
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Following the children of Avraham Avinu, Yitzach, Yacob, we should know that it is
a little known fact that many of the biblical prophets were astrologers. While this
ancient science has been largely abused and misrepresented over the centuries, it
stands that when presented in its accurate and appropriate context, astrology is one
of the greatest tools for understanding the movements of the Divine Light within the
world of form.
Now added as an exciting new workshop to the Essene Priesthood Program,
Shamanic Astrology teaches how the archetypal world translates through starlight
onto the earth plane manifesting as the phenomena of our collective consciousness
and the textures of our daily lives. The ―as above, so below‖ philosophy of the
school and its key concepts will be discussed, including the understanding that
Shamanic Astrology is not deterministic, predictive, or causal as the common
Eastern and Western traditions are thought of and the nature of the different
planetary cycles is neither good nor bad.
Shamanic Astrology is an evolving system sourced by Daniel Giamario in the early
1980‘s. This system has emerged from the direct experience of Daniel, other
students and practitioners of Shamanic Astrology in their relationship to the
unfolding mysteries. The state of the world and of the culture here at the Turning of
the Ages, the end and beginning of a great 26,000 year cycle, suggests that the
time is right for a greater knowledge of the Shamanic Astrology paradigm.
Daniel Giamario is the Director of the Shamanic Astrology
Mystery School and creator of the Shamanic Astrology
paradigm. He joins together an academic background in
Comparative Philosophy and Religion, with teaching
meditation in two worldwide organizations, and extensive
world travel.
As a co-founder of the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School, Cayelin Castell assisted Daniel in developing The Shamanic Astrology Certification Program originally under the umbrella of The Harbingers of the Turning of the Ages. She has given talks about Shamanic Astrology to various groups and has organized, promoted, and taught Shamanic Astrology workshops in the US and in other countries worldwide.
THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN LEARNING
ABOUT THESE ANCIENT TEACHINGS. PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS.
“According to ancient Torah and oral tradition teachings, astrology originated in pre-
Adamic times. Oral tradition says that it was reactivated by Enosh, the grandson of Adam
(the third generation from Adam). In association with this astrological activation came an
energy of idol worship in which the sun, moon, and planets were seen as gods. This of
course is not the Kabbalistic teaching, which is the planets, like the planet Earth, and the
stars have their own living energy as the spark of the Divine within them. The science of
angelology explains this as each heavenly body is ruled by a particular angel that acts as
the soul guide of that planet as an expression of the Divine in the cosmos.
These teachings were passed from Noach to Shem (Melchizedek) and Eber highlighted by
Avraham Avinu, Yitzach, Ya‟akov, and the twelve tribes. They reflect a deep awareness of
living in Holy Time. Holy Time helps people link into the flow of the Divine as experienced
in the movement of the stars, constellations, planets, sun and moon. This is the essence
of Essene Shamanic Astrology. Its focus is on understanding and aligning with the
energetic influx of these heavenly bodies set in motion by the Divine, which create certain
energetic influences on the planet Earth. All the Essene/Kabbalistic/Jewish holidays are
based on these influxes of spiritual energy from the movement of the heavenly bodies.
Understanding this gives you a great insight into the flow of the cycle of each year and
month and how to optimally live your life in relationship to the flow of these energies. The
energy of the new moon creates a spiritual evolutionary cycle for the Essene practitioner
throughout the cycle of the year. The Modern Essene teaching is to be able to see these
waves of energy coming and flow with them in the cycle of your everyday life. The Modern
Essenes have returned to the moon cycle and have broken entirely from the Gregorian
time cycle (matrix time), which is designed to keep us slightly disconnected from Holy
Time. Moving from machine (matrix time) to Mah (Holy time) is an important step in the
liberation process in which we ultimately go beyond time in the consciousness of the
nothing/liberation of B‟limah. Gabriel feels that Daniel Giamario and Cayelin Castell are
the top two shamanic astrologers in America and it is a special privilege to have them
develop this program with us.” -Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, M.D.
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DATES FOR 2011
*NEW!* MODERN ESSENE SHAMANIC ASTROLOGY
MAY 29TH
– JUNE 1ST
31-DAY ON-CAMPUS
SPIRITUAL NUTRITION MASTERS INTENSIVE
JUNE 3RD
– JULY 5TH
MODERN ESSENE INTENSIVE
JULY 5TH
-22ND
BREAK DOWN OF DATES MODERN ESSENE PROGRAMS:
2ND
ANNUAL MODERN INTL. ESSENE GATHERING
JULY 6TH
– 9TH
MODERN LIVING ESSENE WAY LEVEL 1
JULY 10TH
– JULY 15TH
MODERN ESSENE HEALING
JULY 15TH
– JULY 18TH
MODERN LIVING ESSENE WAY LEVEL 2
JULY 18TH
– 22ND
Dates are subject to change. Please contact the Tree of Life Reservations Department for any
date changes, join for additional programs or to reserve your spot today!
To request a brochure or more information on the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center Please contact us at 520-261-6114 www.TreeofLife.nu
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RATES SHEET
31-Day Intensive
June 3rd
– July 5th
, 2011
(Spiritual Fasting, Zero Point, Conscious Eating & Interdependence Day Celebration)
Modern Essene Level 1
(Dates available for 2010, 2011 and 2012)
2-year membership to GabrielCousens.com
Exclusive Masters only monthly group conference calls with Rabbi Gabriel
Cousens, M.D.
Includes Alive with Gabriel (monthly live streaming Q&A video event with
Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, M.D.)
Full access membership to CultureofLifeInstitute.org
Personal Spiritual Nutrition Counselor for duration of enrollment for
educational, spiritual, and thesis support
Private one-on-one thesis development time with Gabriel Cousens M.D.
(during on-site intensive)
Monthly conference calls with all students lead by Counselors,
Priests/Priestesses & Special Guests
Total Value of the Program = $24,995
Actual Price of the Program = $17,695
(Price includes $350 Application Fee)
*All on-campus programs include lodging, meals or juices, full access to Tree of Life facilities and more!*
Modern Essene Programs
(International Modern Essene Gathering, Modern Essene 1 & 2, Essene
Healing & Modern Essene Shamanic Astrology)
21-Day Transformation Program
(Offered 4 Times a Year)
(Spiritual Fasting, Zero Point & Conscious Eating)
Full access membership to CultureofLifeInstitute.org
For paper submission & feedback, group discussions, videos and & more!
2-Year membership to GabrielCousens.com
Exclusive Modern Essene Priesthood Support with Rabbi Gabriel
Includes monthly educational lectures with Rabbi Gabriel Cousens,
M.D. through Alive with Gabriel
Personal Priest/Priestess Support for duration of enrollment for
educational & spiritual support
Scheduled Conference Calls
Student based conference calls for book study discussions, support, questions
& community building
Program Tuition = $15,623
(Price includes $350 Application Fee) A la carte rates are available for those who need to take workshops
individually. Call for details.
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“Working with Dr. Cousens, Shanti GoldsCousens and David Wolf, completely changed my way of looking at holistic nutritional
education. It is the only program that addresses a truly holistic and alive view in the world. I would say that this program is suitable
for connoisseurs who have tried everything for they have the opportunity to discover all they are looking for in one place. It is for
people who appreciate the best things in life. Today I am a Tree of Life teacher, a nutrition and live food instructor, and soon to be a
proud and transformed Essene priestess. I successfully teach all over the United States and South America. I just finished editing the
Spanish version of There Is A Cure For Diabetes. I was a co-teacher with Dr. Cousens in the first Conscious Eating class in Spanish
in Buenos Aires, Argentina this year. All of the food was 100% organic and had been donated by the local famers. So not only did we
teach a class, we sprouted a new community with potentially sustainable businesses throughout South America. It was the first time
the Conscious Eating course had been presented outside of the Tree of Life, in Arizona. Dr. Cousens and his wife Shanti
GoldsCousens attended the international book fair in Buenos Aires, where they were well received. We also taught several one-day
workshops in Buenos Aires. We were very supported by the Rudolph Steiner community. This work opened the doors for the healing
of diabetes in the Spanish-speaking world. People came from Peru, Venezuela, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil, USA and Puerto Rico to
attend the events. It was much more than what I expected when I signed up for the Mastery program. My intention was to learn for
myself only! To my surprise I learned a most important lesson: everything you do for yourself you are doing for others and everything
you do for others you are doing for your own self. I have written essays, been interviewed in several magazines and international
newspapers. I have done International and local radio and TV shows. Currently I have been invited to join a Latin TV show called the
Gen TV Hildas health show where they invited me for a weekly ten-minute segment to teach live food nutrition. I am a branch of the
Tree of Life and also currently assigned by Dr. Gabriel Cousens as the head of his diabetes support group in Florida. I am also a
designated Spanish-speaking teacher for The Tree of Life, Nicaragua. I am thankful to all the staff, members, students and entire
vegan live food community (I wish I could name you all). Special gratitude is given to Dr. Gabriel Cousens. Thank you for inspiring
me and guiding me along the way.”
R. Marcela Tobal Benson
International Tree of Life Teacher
Nutrition & Live Food Instructor
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“When I decided to shift my career from computer consulting to health education, my journey led to the Culture of Life Master's
Program. While I was pleased with the course description from what I had received online, I was not prepared for the incredibly
dramatic shift that would occur in my life once I actually began the program. This course took me deeper than I could have ever
believed possible. It has helped me to re-evaluate my entire life and put everything into a new and more authentic perspective, while
at the same time preparing me for an understanding of health and wellness where few people have mastered. It is the foundation for
Vivapura, the superfood company I created after re-aligning my life's purpose with the principles of the TOL master program. I highly
recommend this program for anyone who wishes to have a deeper understanding of human biology and how to stay in an optimal
state of health.”
Excited for the new partnership with Whole Foods, Chris is Co-owner of Vivapura: Pure Superfoods for Life, dedicated to bringing the
highest quality, Raw, Organic & Ethical superfoods to the global market. Vivapura has received a profoundly positive response that
has continued to propel the company toward success as a vehicle of ―Sacred Commerce.‖ This is the new paradigm in action!
Chris Whitcoe Masters Graduate 2009
Vivapura Superfoods
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Molly received a B.A. from Middlebury College as a pre-med art major. After discovering the work of Gabriel Cousens, M.D., nutritionist, spiritual leader, and world's leader in fasting and detoxification, she never looked back. She has embraced Dr. Cousens‘ teachings along with other alternative modalities such as muscle testing, mudpack therapy, and the comprehensive work of Dr. Bob Marshall of Premier Research Labs. With the combination of these studies, Molly has been able to successfully offer her services as a Live Food Nutritional Counselor to others. In addition to client consultations, Molly owns and operates the Glow Live Food Café in Ketchum, Idaho. Molly is currently working on completing her Masters‘ thesis in the Spiritual Nutrition Mastery Program with the topic of Raw Vegan Pregnancy and Babies. Molly is an ordained Priestess through the Essene Priesthood program offered at the Tree of Life.
Along with her husband, Steve, and baby daughter, Ashlyn, Molly and her family embrace a vegan lifestyle and have reaped benefits of outstanding health, vitality, happiness and joy through this lifestyle. She encourages all to incorporate local, organic, plant based foods to their diet, while realizing that each person has their own needs. She has success and experience working with all sorts of complaints, chronic conditions, and health problems.
Culture of Life Institute‟s Founder
Rabbi Sir Gabriel Cousens, M.D, M.D.(H), D.D.,
Master Essene Teacher
Rabbi Gabriel Cousens M.D., M.D.(H), D.D. (Doctor of Divinity), Master Essene Teacher,
Diplomat American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine, Diplomat Ayurveda, mystic
visionary, physician of the soul, and founder and director of The Tree of Life Rejuvenation
Center and Tree of Life Foundation, is a licensed M.D. in the state of California and a licensed
M.D.(H) in the state of Arizona. He is a leading author, world renowned spiritual teacher,
expert in raw and living foods nutrition; and researcher and developer of holistic approaches
to healing diabetes, depression, manic depression, and some forms of psychosis naturally.
Gabriel functions as a rabbi, holistic physician, the number one live-food medical expert in the
world, and according to the New York Times the fasting guru and detoxification expert. He is
also a psychiatrist, family therapist, Ayurvedic practitioner, homeopath, medical researcher,
and an ecological leader. He is a knight of the Eastern Orthodox Imperial Orders of
Constantine the Great and of Saint Helen (the world‘s oldest knighthood) and a knight of the
Sovereign Order of the Orthodox Knights Hospitaller of Saint John of Jerusalem (pre-cursor of
the Red Cross). Gabriel is recognized as an internationally celebrated spiritual teacher, and
founder of the Essene Order of Light, author, lecturer, and ethno-cultural-bridger.
Gabriel teaches throughout the world, including in the United States, Israel, Egypt, Morocco,
Lebanon, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, Ecuador, North Africa, Canada, Hong
Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Japan, Argentina, and almost every country in Europe.
He is the founder and director of the Tree of Light Foundation in Israel, serving the Middle
East and Europe, where his work includes spiritual teaching, live food nutrition, and creating a
foundation for peace in the Middle East.
Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, M.D., was initiated and ordained by Rabbi Gershon Winkler as a rabbi after twelve years of rabbinical study. His lineage goes directly back to the
Ba‘al Shem Tov, the founder of the Chassidic movement. The rest of Gabriel‘s spiritual background since 1975 includes seven years under the tutelage of Swami
Muktananda Paramahamsa and eleven years with Swami Prakashananda Sarasvati in India. Both of these enlightened beings acknowledged Gabriel as liberated in
1982. Gabriel is considered a kundalini and meditation master, jnana yoga expert, and teacher of bakti, mantra, and laya yoga. He is also a four-year Native American
Sun Dancer and has been adopted into the High Horse Clan of the Lakota Tribe; he is presently a Spirit Dance chief, and an inipi (sweat lodge) leader. He leads prayer
and fasting ceremonies for peace around the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the Middle East.
In 1973, Gabriel transitioned from a meat-eating lifestyle to vegetarian, and began teaching meditation. He co-founded the world‘s first Kundalini Crisis Clinic with Lee
Sanella, M.D. in 1976. In 1983, he transitioned to a 100% vegan live-food lifestyle. Since 1985, Rabbi Gabriel has been leading Peace 21 meditations around the world,
including a quarterly peace meditation at the United Nations in New York City for several years. His worldwide Peace Everyday Initiative (PEDI), started in 2003,
encourages all spiritual traditions to become peace from within. PEDI has enrolled over 192 enrolled world organizations participating including spiritual leaders, leading
rabbis, ministers, sheikhs, meditation teachers, and has received the blessings of the Dalai Lama. Most recently he has added the Golden Pyramid 7 Minutes of Peace
for the Children meditation, which focuses a collective energetic vortex of Peace on this planet at sunrise and sunset through the visualization of all children radiating in
light.
He has recently created an international online Culture of Life community at GabrielCousens.com. The community is a social-spiritual media, education, and commerce
network designed to support individuals, communities, and the world in embracing the Culture of Life—a loving lifestyle based on alive spirituality, alive people, alive
relationships, alive parenting, alive food, alive building, and an ecologically alive earth.
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chemistry, blending therapeutic oils, and the individualized healing approach.
Shanti‘s depth of experience in spiritual and healing arts, along with her
compassionate presence, inspires and illuminates the lives of all those she
serves. Shanti‘s specializations are reflected in her honored thesis, ―The Art
and Science of Aromatherapy, as it Relates to Live Foods‖, which earned her
an MA in Vegan and Live Food Nutrition from UISCA. She continues to share
this time-honored healing art as an aromatherapist. Shanti contributes to
individualized TriYoga privates and TriYoga workshops, spiritual fasting
leadership, and aromatherapy lectures in the educational process for the
Culture of Life Institute. When Shanti was thirteen years old in her native New
Zealand, she was introduced to the practice of Yoga. Captivated by yogic
philosophy, at age twenty-four she met Kali Ray, with whom she would spend
the next 16 years living, learning, training, meditating and teaching. During this
time, Shanti served as a devoted yogini in the Kali Ray TriYogaashram
(spiritual center), cultivating her awareness of the Devi energy.
In 1988, Shanti was introduced to the plant-source-only way of life of Kali Ray
TriYoga. She found the harmony between the practice of TriYoga and a
vegan, live-food diet. Shanti‘s live-food mentor and spiritual teacher, Rabbi
Gabriel Cousens, MD became her husband eleven years later. With great
delight she has shared the message of the live-food diet and its abilities to
enhance life force and support the awakening of kundalini. Shanti and Gabriel‘s
partnership embodies the Divine Flow inherent in the ―Conscious Living‖
lifestyle. They inspire those around them to manifest sacred partnership, right
livelihood, holistic living and Divine Union.
as some of the world's leading business leaders and entrepreneurs.He is also the founder of, and leading contributor to, the internet‘s only Peak Performance and Nutrition online magazine, The Best Day Ever: and is also the founder of the non-profit Fruit Tree Planting Foundation whose goal is to supply the planet with an abundance of organic fruit trees. David has degrees in Vegan and Live Food Nutrition and Mechanical and Environmental Engineering and Political Science. He has studied at many institutions including Oxford University. David concluded his formal education by receiving a Juris Doctor in Law from the University of San Diego. David Wolfe is the middle son of two medical doctors, which provides him with a unique perspective in the health field. Since 1995, he has given over 1,400 health lectures and seminars in the United States, Canada, Europe, the South Pacific, Central America and South America. He hosts at least six health, fitness and adventure retreats each year at various retreat centers around the world.
David Wolfe, J.D., M.A.,
Author, Lecturer, and Nutrition
Expert is considered by many
of his peers in the nutrition
movement and by Rabbi
Gabriel Cousens, M.D. as one
of the world’s leading
authorities on vegan/live-food
health and nutrition.
He is the author of, Eating for
Beauty, Naked Chocolate and
The Sunfood Diet Success
System. David Wolfe coaches
and chefs for Hollywood
producers and celebrities as well
Shanti GoldsCousens, MA, Senior Teacher of Kali Ray TriYoga™, a Kundalini-inspired flowing form of hatha yoga with over 16 years of direct study and 20 years of teaching TriYoga™.
Senior Essene Priestess, ordained in
the Dead Sea, Shanti dedicates her life
to love, service and devotion. She
shares a Trinity of Wisdom—Kali Ray
TriYoga, Aromatherapy, and raw
foods. Shanti GoldsCousens studied
and worked under Elizabeth Van Buren,
Director of the College of Botanical
Healing Arts in California where she
completed extensive studies of botany,
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Shanti GoldsCousens, M.A.
Culture of Life Institute Co-Founder Senior Essene Priestess
David Wolfe, J.D., M.A.
Nutrition Expert & Educator
Kevin Ryerson is an acclaimed author, award winning consultant, expert intuitive, futurist in the tradition of Edgar Cayce and Jane Roberts.
For over 30 years, Ryerson has been lecturing and teaching in the field of parapsychology and spirituality. He works extensively with medical doctors, scientists, parapsychologists and other professionals to add perspective and insight to various topics including physics, health, nutrition, biochemistry, geology and business. Ryerson studied the historical Essene Way of Life as lived at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Foundation. As an original board member he has worked with Gabriel for many years researching and teaching the Essene Way of Life. Ryerson is an Essene Priest Elder and Teacher with Rabbi Gabriel Cousens, MD on the Essene Way Workshops led in both the United States, in Egypt, and Israel. In his creation of "Transformational Travel" journeys to connect with "the spirit of place", Kevin has led groups in Bali, Egypt, England, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Peru, Wales, Sedona, Arizona and Hawaii. Ryerson explores intuition, past lives, soul awareness, and creative power, altered states of consciousness, futurism, and relevant issues in the Living Essene Way for contemporary application.
Kevin Ryerson
Essene Priest & Intuitive Aviva Funke is a devoted Spiritual Practioner, Director of the Culture of Life Institute, Entrepreneur, & Performance Artist.
Honored to be a Shaliach Tzibor (song & prayer leader) at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center & Community, Aviva has been leading spiritual congregations with her classically trained voice and dynamic presence since childhood. She previously served as the Director of Education for the Jewish Community of Sedona, and is overjoyed to be working with Gabriel Cousens, M.D. and Shanti GoldsCousens as the new Director of Education for the Culture of Life Institute.
Aviva has earned a B.A. in Theatre & Performing Arts from Arizona State University and founded her own Children‘s Entertainment Company during her schooling. With a strong background in the Circus Arts, Aviva has performed and worked with one-ringed European Circus, Circus Flora (1990-2000) and has entertained over 35,000 children in the Phoenix Valley since 2002. Aviva looks forward to sharing her knowledge in ―Being Your Own Business‖ and supporting students in every way she can.
At the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center, Aviva holds a daily program called Creating Community & Morning Communions for the guests. With a deep love of holding space for people and their transformations, Aviva has been hosting Spiritual Gatherings and Circles for nearly seven years. Committed to a Path of Peace and Service to the Divine, Aviva aims to continue making the Culture of Life Institute the number one program in Vegan & Live-Food Nutrition & Spirituality in the World. Aviva resides in Patagonia, AZ with her husband Yosef, who is the General Manager at the Tree of Life. Together they offer their services and support, spreading the awareness of the Culture of Life.
Mindy’s journey into conscious eating began in 1998 when her father was diagnosed with brain cancer. Observing the
harshness of the medications, she became aware of how food and nutrition ultimately affects the mind, body, and spirit.
In 2001 Mindy went to live and work at the Kushi Institute where she studied macrobiotics. There she served as a lead chef in the
kitchen and worked as a scribe in the counseling office. Mindy attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and graduated as a Holistic
Health Counselor. It was at IIN that she was introduced to live foods.
Mindy has worked as a private chef, counselor, and teacher, spreading the awareness of how food affects the mind, body and spirit for 5
years. After Mindy‘s second child was born, she felt led to study midwifery and assisted a midwife with homebirths in Rhode Island.
Mindy is a labor assistant and a childbirth educator, and is working toward her midwifery certification. Living in Patagonia, AZ with her
husband and two children, Mindy is now studying under Gabriel Cousens, M.D. at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center.
Aviva Funke
Director of Education
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SELF EMPOWERMENT INTO AN ILLUMINATED
WAY OF LIVING ON EVERY LEVEL!
The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center offers some of the world„s most extensive health education and holistic lifestyle programs, including: • Spiritual Juice Fasting Retreats • Conscious Eating Program • Zero Point Program for Emotional Health • Personal Detoxification Retreats • Over 20 World-Class Wellness Spa Treatments • 21-day Whole Person Transformation Retreat • 21-day Healing Diabetes Naturally Retreat • 21-day Cancer Prevention and Lifestyle Support Program for those with Cancer • 21-day Healing Depression Naturally Retreat • 100% Organic Vegan Live Food Retreat • Spiritual Retreats • Daily TriYoga™ and Meditation • Conscious Gardening & Sprouting Courses for Self-Sustainability • Modern Living Essene Way & Essene Priest/PriestessTraining • Modern Essene Shamanic Astrology (NEW) • Sacred Relationships Retreat for Couples • Whole Person Healing Assessment Includes medical laboratory testing
TAKE SHADE UNDER OUR TREE
The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Patagonia, Arizona is the world‘s leading spiritual 100% organic plant-source-only live food retreat center. The Tree was founded in 1993 by Rabbi Sir Gabriel Cousens M.D., M.D.(H), D.D., Master Essene Teacher, Diplomat of the American Board of Integrated Holistic Medicine, Diplomate of Ayurveda, in order to promote spiritual awakening and offer support for inspiring people into a healthy and sustainable lifestyle through education and first-hand experience. The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center serves as an oasis for the realization of whole-person, whole-planet healing.
THE TREE OF LIFE IS A PLACE FOR HEALING
It is a place where people of all ages from over one hundred nations have come for a relaxing vacation to regain health, vitality, and rediscover a life of meaning and purpose through enjoying an organic plant-source-only cuisine and reconnecting with their spirit. The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center is considered an icon for the Culture of Life and Liberation. We welcome you, and we are delighted to serve you in becoming the alive person and spirit that you truly are.
“Food is a love note from God. Its letters are written by the sunrays, saying „I shall take care
of you with the offerings of my Earth.‟”
Rabbi Sir Gabriel Cousens, M.D., M.D. (H), D.D.
TREE OF LIFE REJUVENATION CENTER • P.O. BOX 778, PATAGONIA, AZ 85624 • TEL: 866-394-2520 • WEBSITE: TREEOFLIFE.NU
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