The Association
for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. (A.R.E.) is the international headquarters
for the work of Edgar Cayce (1877-1945), considered to be the best-documented
psychic of the twentieth century. Founded in 1931, the A.R.E. consists of a community
of people from all walks of life and spiritual traditions, who have found meaningful
and life-transforming insights from the readings of Edgar Cayce. 2006 was the
75th anniversary of the founding of the A.R.E and was celebrated at many events
around the Region..
Conferences and Special Events
Although
A.R.E. headquarters is located in Virginia Beach, Virginiawhere visitors
are always welcomethe A.R.E. community is a global network of individuals
who offer conferences, educational activities, and fellowship around the world.
People of every age are invited to participate in programs that focus on such
topics as holistic health, dreams, reincarnation, ESP, the power of the mind,
meditation, and personal spirituality. Our Region covers all of California and
Nevada and is part of the Western District. The District includes the Cal/Nev
Region and the Pacific Northwest Region.
Membership
and Scholarships
In addition to study groups and various
activities, the A.R.E. offers membership benefits and services, a bimonthly magazine,
a newsletter, extracts from the Cayce
readings, international tours, a massage school curriculum, an impressive volunteer
network, a retreat-type camp for children and adults, and A.R.E. contacts around
the world. A.R.E. also maintains an affiliation with Atlantic
University, which offers a master's degree program in Transpersonal Studies.
Books
and Products
There are many books, published by the A.R.E.
Press and other publishers, about Edgar Cayce and based on the information
that came through him. You might find some of them in your local library. They
are also available at Region programs.
Our Northern Area
bookstore management is shared by Yuene Shure (ordering, inventory) and Ginny
Winblad (sales). Please contact Yuene at 530-758-8055 or mysoulgarden@gmail.com
for book and product information and ordering. Also check out our special
sale on books and products where savings are 30% to 40%.
Our
Southern Area bookstore management is shared by Keith and Kelly Johnson.
Please contact them at 951-928-0519 or exec@montclairchamber.com for book and
product information ordering in the Southern Area.
Prison
Ministry
A.R.E maintains contact with about 300 prisoners
in the U.S. and places Cayce books in prison libraries. If you are interested
in the Prison Program, call 757-428-3588 x 7120.
Contacts
For
additional information about A.R.E. or the Edgar Cayce Readings, check with A.R.E.
Headquarters by visiting their website, writing to 215 67th Street,
Virginia Beach, VA 23451, calling 1-800-333-4499 or 1-757-428-3588.
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