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6th
Annual International Conference on
"ENGAGING
THE OTHER:" The
Power of Compassion
December
1-4, 2011
Santa Clara (Francisco
Bay Area),
Calif., USA
At
a time when polarization is the culprit,
a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary conference addressing
the roots of fear-based belief systems, negative stereotypes,
prejudice, polarization, scapegoating, enemy images, and
artificial barriers of misunderstanding and distrust that divide us.
Co-Sponsored
by
Common
Bond Institute,
Pacifica
Institute, Santa Clara University,
Global
Ministries University, International
Humanistic Psychology Association
Supported
by Meridian University,
Silicon Valley Interreligious Council
Endorsed by an international list of over
100 organizations and universities
Official
Partner and Event of
Charter For Compassion and
Parliament of World's Religions
Conference
Details at:
www.cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_ETO.htm
(copy & paste address into
your browser)
~ Call For Proposals ~
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Registration is Open All ~
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available
We
Invite You To:
an extraordinary conference
to
examine concepts of "The OTHER"
from a universal, cross-cultural perspective to promote wider public dialogue
about images of "Us and Them".
JOIN
over 45 presenters, facilitators,
and visionaries - including conservatives and liberals from across the
social-political spectrum, along with hundreds of concerned individuals, to
take part in 4 DAYS of authentic dialogue bridging the divide and cultivating
our capacity for appreciation of diversity, reconciliation, and genuine, respectful
engagement.
"An
important, timely dialogue
...everyone
needs to be part of. "
PURPOSE
OF THE CONFERENCE IS TO:
Raise the level, depth, and breadth
of public dialogue and awareness on core issues. Explore dimensions and dynamics
of "The OTHER" on both individual and group levels, and consider
how enemy identity is formed, perpetuated, and manipulated.
Identify and compile fundamental questions,
dilemmas, and implications for further deep inquiry and examination.
Tap our shared wisdom and compassion
as a community - from the local to the global - in developing practical applications
to reduce divisiveness and polarization and to promote a consciousness of
peace.
FORMAT
AND CONTENT:
A 4 day program of
- Keynote Speakers,
- Topical Plenary Panels, - Concurrent Break-out Sessions of Workshops and
interactive panels, - Daily Facilitated Dialogue Break-out Groups to engage
concepts and explore practical applications, - Live
2-way Global Links to other countries, -
On-site
Pod-casting and Blogging,
- Open Space, - Interactive All-conference Experiences, - Tibetan Buddhist
Sand Mandala Ritual, - Morning Yoga sessions, - Exhibits and Displays, -
Evening Social-Cultural Events and Community Activities, - Rich Networking
and Action Planning, - Intentional Cross-cultural Community
Virtual participation: In addition to
on-site presenters, key individuals and
groups of participants from other countries will be Skyped into the conference
for real-time, 2-way participation during plenary sessions.
LOCATION:
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California
(South of San Francisco)
FOR DETAILS on Program, Registration, Fees, Accommodations, Displays, and Program Ads CONTACT:
Common
Bond Institute
Details at Website:
www.cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_ETO.htm
Steve Olweean, Director, Conference Coordinator
12170 S. Pine Ayr Drive, Climax, MI 49034 USA
Ph/Fax: 269-665-9393 Email: SOlweean@aol.com Website:
www.cbiworld.org
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