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Anam Thubten Rinpoche
« Anam Thubten grew up in Tibet and at an early age began to practice in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Among his many teachers, his most formative guides were Lama Tsurlo, Khenpo Chopel, and Lama Garwang. He is the founder and spiritual advisor of Dharmata Foundation, teaching widely in the U.S. and abroad. He is also the author of various articles and books in both the Tibetan and English language. His books in English include: Choosing Compassion, No Self No Problem, Into the Haunted Ground, and The Citadel of Awareness. To view Anam Thubten’s teaching and retreat schedule, please visit www.dharmata.org/events-calendar. Through the essential wisdom of Buddhism and his personal experience on the spiritual path, Anam Thubten brings alive the timeless teachings and invites everyone to participate. »
https://dharmata.org
Brian J. Francis
« Author, Poet, Photographer, Director-Producer Brian J. Francis of Elsipogtog First Nation is an accomplished filmmaker. His major concern is the survival of the Mi’kmaq people and their culture. For many years, Brian managed the Juno award-winning aboriginal recording artists, Eagle Feather. He spearheaded the development and production of the APTN series, Eastern Tide and more recently, Wabanaagig. Brian won 5 international awards for the feature documentary, Circle of Justice, which screened at 17 film festivals around the world, debuted at the Smithsonian Institute, Bear Paw Productions aired on APTN, CBC and IFC. Brian then went on to direct The Sacred Sundance for National Film Board of Canada. Brian has produced, directed and has written over 70 documentaries. Most recently Brian released his first book; “Between Two Worlds- Spiritual Writings and Photographs". In addition, Brian is a community activist, a spiritual practitioner, a plant medicine knowledge keeper and a crab and lobster fisherman in the Northumberland Strait and the Bay of Fundy. In 2020, Brian was the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Dialogue Award for his work has an ambassador for bringing people together and a protector and keeper for the Mi’kmaq language.»
https://brian-j-francis.myshopify.com/
Richard Lang
Richard Lang discovered La Solitude in 1987 during a 7-day workshop called Initiation au désert. It was then that he discovered the benefits of silence, simplicity and close contact with nature. The imagery techniques learned during this workshop continue to play an important role in his personal and professional development. As the father of three children and four grandchildren, family is at the center of his life. A man of action, he has over 3 decades of experience in Aboriginal economic development. As a public affairs and communications professional, he has been involved in numerous projects related to the social and economic development of First Nations. Since 2023, he has been President of the Board of Directors of La Solitude de Pré-d'en-Haut. Maintaining the accessibility of this place of peace and ensuring its longevity are among his commitments.