East West Bookshop, Mountain View

East West Bookshop, Mountain View The Largest Metaphysical Book & Gift Shop In The US
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09/13/2026

What happens when words are no longer enough?

Join us for an intimate evening with featured guest Gabby Jimenez, hospice nurse, end-of-life doula, author, and founder of The Hospice Heart.

✨ When Words Are No Longer Enough: Sound, Presence & End-of-Life Care

Gabby will share from her years of walking alongside people and families at the end of life — exploring what remains when conversation becomes difficult, how presence can become its own language, and the ways sound and music can offer comfort, connection, and companionship when words begin to fall away.

This is a conversation about meeting the end of life with greater understanding, tenderness, and presence.

📅 Friday, October 9
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 East West Bookshop | Mountain View, CA
🎟️ $25 | In person

Registration is now open.

Visit the East West Bookshop website and find When Words Are No Longer Enough under Events to reserve your seat.

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Presented by Julie Presents

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What happens when sound enters a space where a life is coming to an end?Join me for the first Julie Presents event at Ea...
09/11/2026

What happens when sound enters a space where a life is coming to an end?

Join me for the first Julie Presents event at East West Bookshop—an intimate conversation with featured guest Gabrielle “Gabby” Jimenez about sound, presence, and end-of-life care.

Gabby is a hospice and palliative care nurse, end-of-life doula, grief educator, published author, and certified sound healer. Together, we’ll explore what she has witnessed at the bedside, how sound can offer comfort when words are no longer enough, and what it means to be truly present with someone during one of life’s most profound transitions.

This will be a guided conversation, not a traditional lecture—a space for honest questions, meaningful reflection, and a more compassionate understanding of death, dying, and grief.

Friday, October 9, 2026
7:00 PM
East West Bookshop, Mountain View
$25 | Ages 15+
Limited to 25 participants

This is an in-person event and space is intentionally limited. Register early through the link in bio or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Let’s talk about what still matters.


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09/11/2026

Coming October 9th!

09/11/2026

New addition to the Crystal collection at East West!

Brazilian Amethyst Wings
A 500-Million-Year-Old Treasure from Brazil.

This extraordinary sculpture was created by opening a natural Brazilian geode, revealing two beautifully symmetrical halves that form a graceful pair of wings. Lavender amethyst quartz surrounds luminous calcite crystals, creating a striking contrast formed entirely by nature. Stop by to view these stunning wings!

09/10/2026

Our new seasonal table is filled with cozy mugs and tea ware, autumn ceramics, magical cats, pumpkins, serpents, and just the right touch of spooky.

Come wander the display and find something to welcome the season into your home.

📍East West Bookshop in Mountain View

08/15/2026

Sustainable eco friendly options at East West! Skip the plastic wrap and paper towels and use options that are reusable, compostable! Grow your own window sill herbs, basil & flowers! Want to know how to setup a year round vegetable garden? Mini bonsai kit? We got you! Stop by and check out the table in the center of the store.

08/15/2026

✨ UPCOMING SOUND EXPERIENCES AT EAST WEST ✨

Four ways to experience sound this August — each offering a little different.

🌿 THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
Seated Sound Bath
Crystal singing bowls, gong, drum, voice, and other instruments woven together in a sound experience held comfortably seated in chairs.

🌊 SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
Full Immersion Sound Bath
Limited to just 4 participants, with more physical and sonic space and sound surrounding you throughout the room.

🔔 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
Introduction to Crystal Singing Bowls
Learn the foundations of playing crystal singing bowls, creating clear tones, and working with sound and vibration.

🥁 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 — NEW!
Into the Body: Drum, Voice & Gong Sound Experience
Guided grounding and rattle lead into live drum, intuitive voice, gong, and stillness. Seated in chairs throughout.

Rattle • Drum • Voice • Gong • Silence

📍 East West Bookshop | Mountain View

✨ Details & registration:
https://www.eastwestbooks.org/events-calendar

08/15/2026

Fun backpacks for the school season!

I recently gave a public talk at SoulSearch in Palo Alto. Afterwards a fellow came up to me and he seemed the perfect In...
07/29/2026

I recently gave a public talk at SoulSearch in Palo Alto. Afterwards a fellow came up to me and he seemed the perfect Indian pundit. He said, "I have a question for you..." and I knew some interesting challenge was coming.

He said his teacher [Krishnamurti] says there really is no soul, and then went on to explain that it is just a construct, etc. I pointed out to him that everything he believes is just a construct of his own mind. Until one is Self-realized, we interpret what we see through our own minds and not God's mind.

Scientists use models to understand phenomena. The model of the atom is not accurate and has obvious flaws. but if the scientist picks and obsesses over a model's flaws, thus discouraging himself from using it, there are truths he will never grasp which the model would have helped him see and understand. Too, the model allows new insights to come.

Are there 72 astral worlds or 84? Is the number of times the soul reincarnates 3,492,867 times or more than that? What is the next evolutionary step after the goat? Is there really a soul, or is that just a construct to help us picture reality? ...Who cares?

We are here to merge with Spirit, not to perfectly describe reality with our minds. If having a slightly incorrect belief helps me move closer to perfect peace and bliss... great!

He said, "That's a good answer!" and, not getting the kind of debate I think he was hoping for, wandered off.

It is not that we ought not to strive to understand things well. The mind has its uses. But let us never take our eye off the ball. Our goal is intuitive perception of reality that only comes from Spirit. Our intellectual understanding is always flawed, but that is a feature, not a bug.

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Did you know we have an excellent group of readers & healers available to support you on your journey? Meet Olga of .ast...
07/25/2026

Did you know we have an excellent group of readers & healers available to support you on your journey? Meet Olga of .astrology, our featured reader of the week. 🤍

Are you feeling stuck and overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Many people struggle to find their purpose and direction. Vedic astrology can help. Discover your true potential. I offer in-depth Jyotish readings to uncover your unique planetary blueprint. My analytical approach provides clear, actionable guidance to help you overcome challenges and find your purpose. Let’s harness the power of your birth chart to create a brighter future.

Find out more and book a session with her on our website: https://www.eastwestbooks.org/olga-mixon

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