Earth Sanctuary: A Nature Reserve, Meditation Parkland and Sculpture Garden

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Fungi Everywhere!

January 25th, 2012

This is a great slide show of various fungi/mushrooms.  At Earth Sanctuary we put Fungi Perfecti’s MycoGrow under all plants and trees that we plant to   promote fast plant and root growth and increase nutrient and water uptake.

Needs were exceeded

January 19th, 2012

For those of us who are caught up in the digital/virtual world of emails, Facebook and texts, it is easy to forget our true nature.  Earth Sanctuary provides a perfect place for those seeking a way to reconnect with their spiritual path and perhaps their true purpose.

I really enjoyed staying in a very peaceful and spiritually energetic house where I could expand my practice and studies.  After a nice long practice it was great to go on a beautiful nature hike which also seemed like an extension of my practice.

Thank you Celia for your encouraging words and kind  nature.  You helped set a catalyst for a sucessful retreat.  Thank you all that have contributed in making Earth Sanctuary possible.

-Jed Ward

The Earth Sanctuary Stupa in Snow

January 19th, 2012

Earth Sanctuary Stupa in Snow

“What I liked most about Earth Sanctuary…

January 8th, 2012

… was the peace and stillness beneath the sounds and the well marked and well maintained trails. Thank you for making this beautiful and sacred space available for retreats.” -Retreatant

Birds at Earth Sanctuary

December 31st, 2011

Yesterday, I met a woman who was counting birds at Earth Sanctuary for the annual Audubon bird count. Here is a link to some of my Earth Sanctuary bird photos.

Interview with Chuck Pettis

December 24th, 2011

Here is an interview with me by Kathy Baxter who has started a new program “Sprit Talks” on the local streaming radio station.  We talk about my motivation for creating Earth Sanctuary, the new Stupa, the new Gray Whale Medicine Wheel, and the other sacred spaces of Earth Sanctuary.  Here is a direct link to the mp3 file.

Josiah installed the new gate at the Stupa entrance

December 9th, 2011

At Earth Sanctuary, I installed the new gate to the Stupa entrance.  Since working at Earth Sanctuary, I have been studying and practicing regularly. The impact that a couple days at the Earth Sanctuary had on my life is phenomenal. I also brought my mom and a lady friend out for a day and we had a wondrous time.  Thank you!  Josiah – www.automatedgatetechnologies.com

 

New Spirit Stone at Earth Sanctuary

November 21st, 2011

We are very thankful that Albie Merrill has allowed us to install her spirit stone that came from the Suzhouregion of China.  It was transported and installed by my good friend and stone moving expert, Albert Gabelein.  Here is a link to more information on spirit stones: http://depts.washington.edu/chinaciv/3garrock.htm

The Victory Stupa Blessing Ceremony

October 19th, 2011

The Victory Stupa Blessing Ceremony

 

The final blessing ceremony for the a newly completed Victory Buddhist stupa was held on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Earth Sanctuary (www.earthsanctuary.org) , a nature preserve and retreat center on south Whidbey Island, North of Seattle, Wash.

The blessing and consecration ceremony was led by His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya, the Head Lama of Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism (www.sakya.org). H.H. J.D. Sakya was assisted by Her Eminence Dagmo Kusho Sakya, Dhungsey Zaya Rinpoche, Ven. Tulku Yeshi, Ven. Khenpo Jampa, and Lama Migmar.

Please visit the Earth Sanctuary Victory Stupa at 5536 Emil Road, Langley, Wash. and walk with reverence, prayer or meditation around the new stupa. An ADA-compliant parking space and sidewalk to the stupa enable the disabled to easily access the site and enjoy the Earth Sanctuary landscape.

 

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A Photo of the Completed Earth Sanctuary “Victory Stupa”

September 30th, 2011

The completed Earth Sanctuary Stupa