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John E. Welshons (“Ramananda”) is a highly respected contemporary spiritual teacher who lectures and leads meditation courses throughout North America.  He has been a practitioner of vipassana (mindfulness) meditation and various forms of yoga for more than forty years. He is the author of three critically-acclaimed books. His most recent book, One Soul, One Love, One Heart: The Sacred Path to Healing All Relationships is the recipient of the very prestigious Nautilus Silver Award, an annual literary award which “recognizes books that represent distinguished literary contributions promoting spiritual growth, conscious living, and positive social change…” His first two books, Awakening from Grief: Finding the Way Back to Joy and When Prayers Aren’t Answered: Opening the Heart and Quieting the Mind in Challenging Times, both emerged from nearly forty years of experience helping people to deal with dramatic life change and loss.  John has studied world religions throughout his life. He holds a B.A. in Comparative Religions from the University of South Florida, and an M.A. in History of Religions from Florida State University. He has traveled and studied extensively in India, and is a gifted counselor and teacher. He has worked closely with Ram Dass and Stephen Levine and trained – in 1976 - with Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. His workshops and lectures are offered in personal growth centers, yoga schools, churches, hospitals, hospices, corporations, colleges, and universities. He is also available for one-on-one consultations.  He currently resides in northern New Jersey John’s website is www.onesoulonelove.com About John: “John Welshons is INCREDIBLE! He sees the spiritual path as I do. He is a wonderful teacher!” - Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now and Be Love Now “John is a man who walks his talk and lives his passion. I am honored to be able to assist him in his work.” – Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D., author of Your Erroneous Zones and Change Your Thoughts: Change Your Life “John is like a brother to me. He has also become one of my teachers. His words and his presence have comforted many, many thousands of people on this earth – and they have comforted me.” - Richard Carlson, Ph.D, author of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff “John is a major mover in the forces of Light. He has aided many, many people with great care. There is no one we would trust more than John, We just LOVE him!” - Stephen & Ondrea Levine, authors of Who Dies? and A Year to Live Tofu Piccata 1 cake extra firm organic tofu, sliced ¼” thick Marinade ¼ cup white wine ¼ cup lemon juice 2 Tbs chopped garlic ¼ t. salt 1/8 t. pepper 2 Tbs. Olive Oil ½ onion chopped fine 1 organic egg, beaten ½ cup organic flour, (a combination of whole wheat and regular ) ¼ t salt 1/8 t pepper 1 t. chopped garlic 2 Tbs white wine 1 Tbs lemon juice 2 Tbs. chopped parsley 1 Tbs capers olive oil Lay out tofu slices on a dry towel, cover with another towel, and press lightly to dry. Make a marinade with the lemon juice, white wine, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and onion. Let marinade for 2 hours, turning frequently. Remove tofu from marinade. Combine flour, salt and pepper in pie pan and put beaten egg in another pie pan. Dip tofu into flour, egg and then flour again. Cover bottom of heavy skillet with olive oil and sauté cutlets until golden brown. Add 1 t. chopped garlic, 2 Tbs. of white wine, 1 Tbs. lemon juice and 1 Tbs. capers , and 1 Tbs parsley to pan. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley.