~ REGISTER NOW ~
4th
Annual International Conference on
"ENGAGING
THE OTHER:" The
Power of Compassion
November
12-15, 2009
San Francisco (San Mateo), California, USA
Join
conservatives and liberals
from across the social-political spectrum
for an important, timely dialogue
everyone needs to be part of.
Opening Keynote by Huston Smith
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,
International
Humanistic Psychology Association
Meridian University,
Transpartisan
Alliance,
Supported by
National Coalition
for Dialogue and Deliberation,
Public Conversations
Project
Jewish-Palestinian
Living Room Dialogue,
and Thrive
Endorsed by a growing international list of over 100 organizations and universities
Conference
Details at:
www.cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_ETO.htm
(copy & paste address into
your browser)
~
Registration is Open All ~
Continuing Education
Credits (CECs) 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 75 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
- 3 Keynote Speakers,
- 3 Topical Plenary Roundtables, - 25 Concurrent Break-out Sessions of Workshops
and Roundtables, - Daily Facilitated Dialogue Break-out Groups to engage concepts
and explore practical applications, - Interactive All-conference Experiences,
- Resource and Networking Hub, - Tibetan Buddhist Sand Mandala Ritual,
- Morning Yoga sessions, - Exhibits and Displays, - Evening Performances,
Cultural Programs, and Community Activities, - Rich Networking and Action
Planning, - Intentional Cross-cultural Community
AN
OUTSTANDING GATHERING OF MORE THAN 75 PRESENTERS AND FACILITATORS:
Huston Smith, Rabbi Michael Lerner,
Michael Ostrolenk, Corinne McLaughlin, Maggie Herzig, Fred Luskin, Maha ElGenaidi,
Joseph McCormick, Corinne McLaughlin, Joan Blades, Amanda Hydro, Max Pappas,
Susan Partnow, Aftab Omer, Geshe Gendun Gyatso, Tashi Wangdu, Michael Wolfe,
Imam Faheem Shuaibe, Robert Fersh, Mahvash Hassan, David Hartsough, Sal Nunez,
Kathy Geller, Kirk Schneider, James Hernandez, Stanley Krippner, Sharif Abdullah,
Benina Gould, Skip Robinson, Ilene Serlin, Steve Olweean, Sandy Heierbacher,
Philip Hellmich, Len Traubman, Libby Traubman, Osprey Orielle Lake, Meganwind
Eoyang, Daniel Tutt, Sarah Talcott, Linda Blong, Cate Creede, Jan Elliot,
Kathy Armijo Etre, Tamyra Freeman, Lourdes Morales, Jeff Leinaweaver, John
Glaser, Carol Glaser, Huda Abu Arqoub, Aaron Hahn, Dave Belden, Kenn Burrows,
Steve Bhaerman, Harry Cornbleet, Marti Roach, Eryn Kalish, Andrew Greene Jr,
Sahar Driver, Mutomba M'Panya, Zara Zimbardo, Devi Gursahaney, Chip Baggett,
Hina Pendle, Lisa Montana, Gabbriella Yates, Pam Kramer, Roger Marsh, Lynn
Feinerman, Edwin Rutsch, Spring Chen, Shannon Wheeler, Larry Mens, Sara Randazzo,
Tash Terry, Elena Higgins, Vijali Hamilton, Kalsang Lhundup, Jampa Tenzin,
Ngawang Tseten
LOCATION:
San Mateo Marriott Hotel, San Mateo, California (10 minutes
from San Francisco Airport)
FOR FULL DETAILS on Program, Registration, Fees, Hotel, 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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