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Master Helen Liang: Tai Chi at Banyen Books & Sound

Master Helen Liang's performing t'ai chi ch'uan at Banyen Books & Sound in Vancouver, BC, on April 28th, 2016.

Gayatri of Gaia, Honoring Mother Earth

Gayatri Mantra composition & vocals by Jerry DesVoignes - Video shot and produced by Malcom Carter
Gayatri of Gaia music is a track from Jerry's Healing Voices CD (soon to be at iTunes & CD Baby). Available through
and Banyen Books and Sound, Vancouver B.C. thefolks@banyen.com
Gayatri of Gaia ~ copyright (C) Jerry DesVoignes S.O.C.A.N
The Gayatri is a Sanskrit hymn which is said to be over 3000 years old and is meant to inspire wisdom.
Jerry's original melody's include 9 voicings/tracks with throat singing and Malcom's breath-taking visuals respond in honour of Gaia Mother Earth.

Michael Stone's Life & Legacy: Carina Stone & Erin Robinsong Interview

In this poignant and moving interview, Carina Stone, the wife of Michael Stone, an internationally recognized Buddhist teacher whose life ended tragically and suddenly, speaks about Michael's latest book and the legacy of his life and teachings. She is joined by Erin Robinsong, editor of Michael's book 'The World Comes to You'. This is a tender interview about life, loss, spiritual practice, impermanence, and the enduring quality of love.

Carina Stone and Erin Robinsong will be speaking about Michael Stone's work and legacy at Banyen Books & Sound on August 21, 2019.

IN CONVERSATION is a series of captivating & insightful dialogues with leading writers, artists, and spiritual teachers, hosted by Farah Nazarali. Find out more about Farah at drishtipoint.ca.

In Conversation is a production of BANYEN BOOKS & SOUND, Canada’s most comprehensive body-mind-spirit bookstore. Visit us at 3608 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, or online at banyen.com.

Swami Lalitananda - Divine Light & the Temple of Light

Swami Lalitananda, president of the Yasodhara Ashram, speaks about Divine Light and the re-building of the Temple of Light; a metaphor for the forces of destruction and creation and a testament to the possibility of creating opportunity and possibility in the moment of loss.

Swami Lalitananda will be giving a free talk on Light & Vibration at Banyen Books on May 23rd:

IN CONVERSATION is a production of Banyen Books & Sound, Canada’s most comprehensive body-mind-spirit bookstore. Visit us at 3608 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, or online at banyen.com.

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Dave Stringer & Daniel Paul at Banyen Books & Sound 2015

Dave Stringer offers his unique style of Kirtan on Friday, October 9th, 7:30 pm in Vancouver, BC. More info:

Yogacharini Maitreyi - The Essence of Yoga

In this Banyen conversation, Yogacharini Maitreyi illuminates the true meaning of—and debunks popular misconceptions about—Yoga and Tantra. Maitreyi discusses the qualities of commitment, spiritual maturity and discernment that help us to evolve along the path. She also delves into issues around the teacher-student relationship, including how to protect against false gurus who are abusing their power.

Banyen Books & Sound is Canada’s most comprehensive body-mind-spirit bookstore. Visit us at 3608 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, or online at banyen.com .

Interview Host: Ross McKeachie / Video Production: Vitantonio Spinelli / Technical Assistant: Carly Laughlin / Project Manager: Jacob Steele

Banyen Books' 40th Anniversary Benefit for Seva

A short clip from Banyen Books' 40th Anniversary Party, December 9th in Vancouver. A full film of the event will be created.

Ben Chenhan Yang: Tai Chi at Banyen Books & Sound

Ben Chenhan Yang's performing t'ai chi ch'uan at Banyen Books & Sound in Vancouver, BC, on April 28th, 2016.

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Shyamdas at Banyen Books, Vancouver, BC • 2011 | SandhyaMusic #givepeaceachant

In store Kirtan and booksigning with Shyamdas ji at Banyen Books in Vancouver, BC, September 19, 2011.

Mirabai Starr - Invoking Women Mystics

With poetic language, inter-spiritual teacher, author, mother and lover of the Beloved, Mirabai Starr takes listeners on a journey invoking the awe of the feminine. Calling on women mystics of all traditions and Lineages, Mirabai weaves a tapestry of stories that have relevant lessons for our modern, broken world. This is a tender interview with a fierce message to rise up, love more, and give ourselves completely to the Beloved.

Mirabai will be speaking on 'Wild Mercy: Living the Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics' at Banyen Books on April 5th:


She will lead a daylong workshop in Vancouver, hosted by Hollyhock, on April 6th:

In Conversation is a series of captivating & insightful dialogues with leading writers, artists, and spiritual teachers, hosted by Farah Nazarali. Find out more about Farah at drishtipoint.ca. In Conversation is a production of Banyen Books & Sound, Canada’s most comprehensive body-mind-spirit bookstore. Visit us at 3608 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, or online at banyen.com.

Diana Beresford-Kroeger - To Speak for the Trees

Diana Beresford-Kroeger, world recognized author, medical biochemist and botanist, speaks passionately about climate change and offers concrete actions we can do to help. She also explains the practice and healing benefits of forest bathing. Beresford-Kroeger brings together a visionary understanding of contemporary scientific research with traditional concepts of the ancient world.



Banyen Books & Sound is Canada’s most comprehensive body-mind-spirit bookstore. Visit us at 3608 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, or online at banyen.com .


Interview by Jacob Steele / Filmed by Jen Muranetz / Video edited by Carly Laughlin

Natalie Goldberg: The Great Spring and Writing Down the Bones

Banyen Books & Sound and VPL co-hosted Natalie Goldberg for a book launch on March 14th, 2016, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Natalie Goldberg spoke to an audience of 300 people on the themes of her new book “The Great Spring: Writing, Zen, and This Zigzag Life” and the 30th Anniversary edition of “Writing Down the Bones”. banyen.com

Gangaji - Inner Freedom

In this episode of Banyen Books & Sound's In Conversation, spiritual teacher and author Gangaji speaks about coming home to our inner freedom, a state that transcends emotions and suffering and is not subject to loss or gain. This requires a willingness to have no future and no past and to recognize what’s here. Gangaji eloquently speaks about how to overcome the trance of suffering, the illusion of thought and find immediate and lasting fulfillment of our Divine birthright.

Join Gangaji live on March 26, 2019 for an Open Meeting at St. James Community Square in Vancouver, BC. Event details:

In Conversation is a series of captivating & insightful dialogues with leading writers, artists, and spiritual teachers, hosted by Farah Nazarali. Find out more about Farah at drishtipoint.ca. In Conversation is a production of Banyen Books & Sound, Canada’s most comprehensive body-mind-spirit bookstore. Visit us at 3608 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, or online at banyen.com.

Mingyur Rinpoche - In Love with the World

In June 2011, Abbott of a monastery in India, Mingyur Rinpoche, left his esteemed post and spent four and a half years in a wandering Retreat. Living without money, clothing (other than the dhoti cloth on his body) or material comforts, he tested the boundaries of his meditation practice and found a freedom and happiness not bound by external conditions and comforts. In this illuminating video interview, Rinpoche speaks about his near-death experience and the importance of dying every day in order to embrace the impermanence of life and experience the luminosity of pure awareness.

Join Mingyur Rinpoche for a live public talk and daylong teaching in Vancouver, June 21-22, 2019. Details here:

IN CONVERSATION is a series of captivating & insightful dialogues with leading writers, artists, and spiritual teachers, hosted by Farah Nazarali. Find out more about Farah at drishtipoint.ca.

In Conversation is a production of BANYEN BOOKS & SOUND, Canada’s most comprehensive body-mind-spirit bookstore. Visit us at 3608 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, or online at banyen.com.

Zoketsu Norman Fischer: Powers of the Imagination

Buddhist wisdom and cognitive science teach that we create the world with our thoughts. This inspiring interview with beloved Buddhist teacher, poet, and author Norman Fisher is all about using the imagination to create a different world and reality that allows us to honor the truest part of our human existence- that we are here to love and serve others in all ways and for all time.

In Conversation is a series of captivating & insightful dialogues with leading writers, artists, and spiritual teachers, hosted by Farah Nazarali. Find out more about Farah at drishtipoint.ca. In Conversation is a production of Banyen Books & Sound, Canada’s most comprehensive body-mind-spirit bookstore. Visit us at 3608 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, or online at banyen.com.

Banyen Talk with Mada 2018 Part 2 Q & A

Modern Day Mystic and Master Healer, MADA ELIZA DALIAN answers questions about meditation, transformation, stillness, awakening and the Self-Healing Dalian Method @ Banyen Books and Sound in Vancouver, B.C. April 15, 2018.