The Emily Dahl Foundation
The Emily Dahl Foundation
The Emily Dahl foundation was founded in 2019 by a fellowship of Emily Dahl’s family and friends.
“Emily taught us that all along there was something tremendous within us, and we did not realize it.”
Coping with loss
The Emily Dahl Foundation on coping
with the loss of a loved one
This question has come up many times since Emily died, “Do you have any suggestions about how to handle a great personal loss, such as the loss of a child?”
It was the wisdom of the Dalai Lama that made me reflect that this does depend to some degree on people’s personal beliefs. If people believe in rebirth, then accordingly, I think there is some way to reduce sorrow or worry. They can take consolation in the fact that their loved one will be reborn…
Recent Posts
NO MUD, NO LOTUS
It was a real pleasure to meet and spend a few days with Chris Kalbfleisch
Teachings & Spiritual Inspiration
Ajahn Pavaro recently visited Vernon, BC. The focus of the weekend retreat was meditative practise
EMILY DAHL FOUNDATION CONGRATULATES CMHA ON ANOTHER SUCCESFUL RIDE DONT HIDE
The Annual Ride Don’t Hide Event Took Place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Creekside
The Devil in My Ear
A Vernon based group made the trek to the coast recently and saw The Red
Mon and Birken – A Mirror Into Your True Being
A locally based Vernon mediation group recently completed a weekend retreat at Birken Forest Monastery.
RYLEE – A BRIGHT FLOWER
Happy people, flowers and candles are often used together in spiritual practices to create a
News & Upcoming Events
Ted Ohlsen and The Foundation
Please get in touch with us if you would like to purchase a carving by donation: info@emilydahlfoundation.com
Introduction To Ted & His Carvings
Events with Ted - Upcoming & Past
The Emily Dahl Foundation is sad to announce that The Ted Ohlsen Happiness Day is postponed due to the forest fires and Covid concerns in the Okanagan Valley.
Both Ted Ohlsen and The Emily Dahl Foundation are committed to finding another day that will work in the near future. Sherman Dahl stated: “Ted has taught me that no other person can bring us
Happiness Day at Deer Park With Ted Ohlsen
View Facebook Event Event time and place: Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 – Deer Park – 7906 Kidston Rd. Vernon B.C. For an invitation contact us at: 250-558-8340 or info@emilydahlfoundation.com The Emily Dahl Foundation presents Happiness
PAUL YOUNG EVENT VERNON, BC – June 8th
“I don’t think anybody doubts that there are bad things happening as a result of disturbing and negative emotions in our society. Disturbing emotions, left unchecked, lead to suffering, including in the worst cases, overdose
The Emily Dahl Foundation Releases Ted Ohlsen Video from Focus Saskatchewan – A Story About Tribulations and Happiness
The Emily Dahl Foundation is pleased to partner with Ted Ohlsen in discussing happiness. When one has received a terrible blow–such as losing someone very dear to him/her or instantly losing your eyesight like Ted
The Emily Dahl Foundation releases its first “Ted Talk” and announces a joint venture arrangement with Ted Ohlsen.
Ted Ohlsen and The Emily Dahl foundation will be expanding the work they are doing together to help others. This will include exclusive access to Ted’s carvings to members of The Emily Dahl Foundation and
Recent Events
The Emily Dahl Foundation Presents A Fireside Chat With Acclaimed Author Paul Young
June 8th 2021
“It is from life and experience, events and books, nature and art, intuition and meditation that one is to gain incentive for positive thought and get inspiration for positive conduct. Paul Young and Ted Ohlsen gave us all a healthy dose of just that. It was beautiful. ” – Sherman Dahl, The Emily Dahl Foundation
Podcast with Ted Olson
December 20th 2020
Listen here:
Modern Happiness - A Chat with Eric Termuende
November 3rd 2020
A fireside chat with Eric Termuende and Sherman Dahl. Special guest presentation by Eric Windeler from jack.org. Special musical performance from Andrew Allen. Full video:
