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Thursday,
September 4
ETO CONFERENCE OPENING and EVENTS
6:30
pm - 9:30 pm
Greeting, Conference
Mission, Announcements, & Introductions:
Steve
Olweean, MA
Presentation of Expressive Arts Interpretation of the
Conference:
Deborah Koff-Chapin,
BFA
Keynote: Huston
Smith, PhD
Keynote:
Marianne Williamson
All-Conference
Interactive Dialogue Experience:
Len and Libby
Traubman
Friday,
September 5
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
A
Workshops
and Roundtables
Morning
9:00 - 10:30 am
A
1: "Face-To-Face:
Perception of the Other"
This experiential workshop
will explore how engaging with another person can affect our self-perception.
Through simple art making, dialogue and writing participants will learn how engagement
with creative materials enhances our ability to connect and see another person
as both unique and deeply connected to ourselves. No previous art experience is
necessary and the skills taught in this workshop are transferable to any situation
in which a deeper engagement is desired.
Pat Allen, Ph.D.,
A.T.R., (Experiential,
Discussion)
____________________________________________
A
2:
"Being
Able to Influence the World"
It
is tempting for grassroots groups to feel powerless to influence or change things,
whatever they do. Based on the pioneering work of peacemaker Jean Paul Lederach,
this workshop focuses on the power within the web of relationships among small
groups of people and the influence these groups can wield to do good when they
tune into that power
Sally Mahe MEd, MA, Sarah
Talcott (Experiential,
Demonstration, Discussion)
____________________________________________
A
3: "The
Power of Active Nonviolence in Social Transformation"
Powerlessness
is a major problem facing our country today. People see themselves as subjects
rather than creators of history. There are many examples of powerful nonviolent
movements toward major social change - Gandhi in India, the civil rights movement
in the US, the peaceful transformation in South Africa, Solidarity and nonviolent
social transformation in eastern Europe, the nonviolent overthrow of Pinochet
in Chile and Milosovic in Yugoslavia, the nonviolent resurrection after fraudulent
elections in the Ukraine, etc. What can we learn from these movements and what
is the power of active nonviolence, and how can we harness it to work for peace,
justice and an environmentally sustainable world?
David Hartsough
(Experiential,
Discussion)
____________________________________________
A
4: "The
Art of Peace - Embodying Compassion to Deepen Dialogue"
This
session is an experiential exploration of ways to generate compassionate presence
for deeply sourced dialogue. For forty years, Chris Thorsen and Richard Moon have
combined The Art of Dialogue with the principles and slow motion practices of
Aikido, The Art of Peace, for deeply inspired inquiry. Their pioneering work is
based in servant leadership development applications in international policy circles,
high tech start up companies and large scale corporate transformations. Participants
will engage in dialogue while practicing embodiment exercises that will increase
their sensitivity to their own feelings while deepening their ability to open
compassionately to others views and feelings.
Chris
Thorsen, Richard Moon
(Experiential,
Movement, Discussion)
____________________________________________
A
5: "Intergenerational
Inheritance of Trauma: Fueling Future Violence"
ROUNDTABLE
- What is the effect of
unresolved individual and communal trauma on the ethos of a society and culture
and the development of victim identity, and how can this set the stage for future
polarization, violence and war?
- What happens to a society - short and long
term - when the energy of fear, victimization, and revenge become systemic, and
at times manipulated?
- How can we recognize these dynamics, and what kinds
of interventions can positively influence them?
Stanley Krippner, PhD., Benina Gould, PhD, Skip Robinson, PhD, Kirk Schneider,
PhD, Ahmad Hijazi, MA
CONCURRENT
SESSIONS B
FACILITATED
DIALOGUE GROUPS
(Conference-wide
break-out groups)
Late Morning 10:45
am - 12:15 pm
(All participants self-select one of several themed dialogue
groups)
One of 4 opportunities during the conference for all
participants to engage in open agenda dialogues to share learning, explore concepts
and related issues, process experiences, network, and brainstorm practical applications
and collaboration. Each group is framed around a different general theme woven
throughout the program, and dialogue occurs within the general context of that
theme. Themes are repeated and participants can choose to follow one theme
or different themes in each time period. In addition to facilitators, scribes
in each group record content highlights. Information is compiled and posted daily
to CBI's web blog, allowing participants an evolving overview of what is brewing
in the community from day to day to promote deeper dialogue as the conference
progresses. The information is also included in conference proceedings and outcomes,
and utilized for future planning.
~ Lunch ~
12:15 - 1:30 pm
ALL-CONFERENCE
ASSEMBLY
Gathering
of all conference participants to check in as an interactive learning community.
1:30
- 2:00 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
C
Workshops
and Roundtables
Afternoon 2:00
- 3:30 pm
C
1:
"Psychology
at the Large Scale: the Design and Transformation of Whole societies"
This presentation will feature Spiral
Dynamics, a biopsychosocial and value system driven framework and illustrate its
role in diagnosing and defusing "us -vs- them" polarity. It will identify
eight different types or variations of worldviews, and will uncover the "DNA-like"
Master Code that shapes cultural emergence, conflict, transitions, and transformation.
It will describe the conditions for large scale societal change which will guide
decision-makers to know what to do, when, in what manner, with which resources.
Finally, It will address the critical issues with regard to nation-states, large
cultural and global movements with a focus on a major Nation Building design and
application in Palestine.
Don Edward Beck, PhD.,
Elza Maalouf, JD. (Lecture,
Experiential,
Discussion)
____________________________________________
C
2: "The
Tibetan NonViolent Action Movement"
Over the last 50 years under the leadership of HH the Dalai
Lama, and with recent events in particular, the Tibetan freedom movement has been
a movement of nonviolent action, requiring wisdom, compassion, focus, networking
and, most importantly, unity. This session explores the beliefs, perspective,
and skills necessary to address these challenges. It also demonstrates the necessity
for such a movement, with members trained in nonviolence and a deep clarity of
purpose, and for raising awareness of central issues, objectives, and requirements
by highlighting it in the media to bring constructive international pressure for
a positive resolution. Based on the belief that Nonviolence is the only way to
resolve any kind of conflict, and with the continued leadership of HH the Dalai
Lama, this approach will be shown to be the most viable path to success in resolving
the Tibet issue and leading to a new, more compassionate world.
Geshe
Gendun Gyatso, Tashi Wangdu
(Experiential,
Lecture, Discussion)
____________________________________________
C
3: "Tools
for Cross Cultural Understanding"
Because we live in an increasingly interdependent world,
intercultural awareness and effective cross cultural communication skills are
critical for personal and professional relationships. Understanding and appreciating
intercultural differences ultimately promotes clearer communication, breaks down
barriers, builds trust, strengthens relationships, opens horizons and yields tangible
results. In this interactive session we will explore some key tools and practices
for working with people different from us, whether different cultures, religious
groups, ideological perspectives, etc.
Kimberly Weichel, Devi Gursahaney (Experiential,
Discussion)
____________________________________________
C
4: "Media
Images of The Other: Framing Our Selves"
ROUNDTABLE
How do we portray each
to the other, and what is the power of these images? This roundtable explores
how images of The Other are depicted in various media, both currently and historically,
and the effect they can have - consciously and unconsciously - on the individual
and society in shaping how we relate to each other. Modes considered are TV, movies,
radio, print, photos, art, plays, songs, folk stories, jokes, the Internet, etc.
Maha ElGenaidi, Emmanuel
Vaughan-Lee, Michael Wolfe
Moderator: Fred
Luskin, PhD
___________________________________________
C
5: "Challenging
Dialogues: Personal Journeys of Engaging the Other and Inventing the New Future"
ROUNDTABLE
An exchange
of experience among individuals actively engaged with bi-community dialogues between
Arab Muslims and Christians, and Israeli and other Jews, to co-create bridges
of unprecedented understanding and social outcomes. Roundtable members share their
personal stories -- initiatives, difficulties, successes, lessons learned, hope,
and unique rewards of cultivating personal relationships with The Other.
Len Traubman, Melek Nasr-Totah, Eryn Kalish, MC, Leah
Green, MA
Moderater: Libby
Traubman
CONCURRENT
SESSIONS D
FACILITATED
DIALOGUE GROUPS
(Conference-wide
break-out groups)
Late Afternoon 3:45
- 5:15 pm
(All participants self-select one of several themed dialogue
groups)
( * See complete description in SESSION
B )
~ Dinner ~
5:15 - 6:45 pm
EVENING PLENARY
ROUNDTABLE:
7:00 - 8:45 pm
"The
Development of Identity: Our Personal and Historical Relationship with The Other"
- What is the role of The Other in the process of establishing
our personal and communal identities, and belief systems related to these?
- How can this role take on negative characteristics, and how can it be transformed
from negative to positive?
Maureen O'Hara, PhD, Don Edward Beck, PhD,
Sal Nunez, JD, Michael Nagler, PhD
Moderaters: Aftab Omer, PhD, and Steve Olweean,
MA
EVENING EVENTS
(concurrent options):
9:00 - 10:30 pm
1) Interactive Theatre Image Workshop:
Mukti Khanna PhD,
and
Shellee
Davis
2)
"Encounter Point" Film
and interactive dialogue: Irene Nasser, MA
Just Vision
Saturday,
September 6
MORNING PLENARY
ROUNDTABLE:
9:00 - 10:45 am
"Interfaith
Harmony and Peace: The Abrahamic Journey to Peace"
- What
are the most practical, effective, and direct ways for Christianity, Islam, and
Judaism to create harmony for each other on this planet?
Shaykh
Hamza Yusuf, Chaplain Bruce Feldstein, MD, Reverend Paul Chaffee
Moderators:
James O'Dea, PhD and Louise Diamond, PhD
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
E
Workshops
and Roundtables
Late Morning 11:00
am - 12:30 pm
E
1: "Only
A World Away"
As a new world of different cultures enters into the workforce, what
is needed to begin this journey together? How does one come to appreciate all
the myriad of new perceptions and insights, resources and skills? Where does one
begin? How does one avoid making mistakes or saying something offensive? And as
we move into a global economy, what now needs to be understood and respected?
How does one come to appreciate and make use of all of the differences in language,
customs, and beliefs? Discover the tools and mindsets needed to sustain this new
relationship and partnership. Learn how to listen and to respond cross-culturally,
so that each person feels valued and appreciated, supported and acknowledged.
For in reality, we are really, only a world away.
Lee
Mun Wah, MA, MS
(Experiential,
Demonstration, Discussion)
____________________________________________
E
2: "Compassionate
Listening: Rehumanizing the “Other” in Conflict"
In every human interaction, whether as mentor, friend, family member, co-worker,
leader or social activist, the practice of Compassionate Listening supports us
to speak and listen from our hearts – rehumanizing the “other”
even when we are hurt, angry, scared or shut down. In this experiential session,
we will explore a few core practices of Compassionate Listening and see how they
serve us in heated conflict and polarization.
Leah
Green, MA (Experiential, Discussion) ____________________________________________
E
3: "Wisdom
Pathways to Compassion: Walking An Ethical And Moral Life"
ROUNDTABLE
- What common resources are present in spiritual and philosophical traditions
that nurture compassion, mercy, forgiveness, and love, to cultivate a consciousness
of peace and result in a common code of ethics and moral principles of conduct
in our relationship with others.
- How can these traditions best cooperate
in being vehicles for establishing universal standards of basic human worth and
goodness, and universal standards of behavior toward each other that directly
reflect this.
Geshe Gendun
Gyatso, Imam
Zaid Shakir, Melissa Nelson,
PhD, Eleanor Williams-Curry
Moderator:
Sandra Friedman, MS
____________________________________________
E
4: "Environmental
Sustainability: When the Earth is Our Partner "
ROUNDTABLE
- How does seeing the Earth as
'the Other' impact our world, and what can we do about it?
Marc
Pilisuk, PhD, Luisah Teish, Osprey Orielle Lake, Lorin
Troderman,
Moderater:
Alvaro Cedeno, JD
____________________________________________
E
5: "20,000
Dialogues"
One
of the great conversations of our time revolves around how mainstream Americans
and the Muslim world come to understand each other in the next few years. The
mis-understandings around this are the basis for enormous challenges in our society,
our foreign policy, our economy, our sense of security, our world. This session
will present 20,000 Dialogues, a "bottom up" approach to interfaith
dialogue. Participants will engage in group discussions, watch selected film clips,
and leave with practical tools for dialogue in their living room, congregation,
and community.
Daniel Tutt (Discussion,
media)
~ Lunch
~
12:30 - 2:00 pm
ALL-CONFERENCE
ASSEMBLY
Gathering
of all conference participants to check in as an interactive learning community.
2:00 - 2:30 pm
BI-PLENARY
ROUNDTABLES F
Afternoon
2:45 - 5:00 pm
(*
This is a combined 2-part session)
90
minute Roundtables: 2:45
- 4:15 pm
Follow-Up
Dialogue Groups Immediately After: 4:15
- 5:00 pm *
F
1: "Looking
for The Enemy Within: Society and Paranoia"
Exploring dynamics of fear-based public paranoia and generalized hyper-vigilance
arising from perceived "outside" threat, such as war and terrorism,
that can lead to marginalizing and oppressing targeted groups within a society.
Included is the role of overt and covert manipulation of fear to galvanize a society.
Although these dynamics are universal, the US example will be explored. Roundtable
members represent the Japanese-American internment experience during WW II, and
also the current experiences of the Arab/Muslim-American and Hispanic-American
communities (as well as non-Western-looking ethnic-American communities in general),
that has similarities with early stages of the WW II dynamics in the US.
Andy Noguchi, PhD, Ihsan Alkhatib, Esq., MA,
James Hernandez
Moderators: Fred
Luskin, PhD and Sandra Friedman, MS
____________________________________________
F 2:
"Good Governance....Of The People, By The People,
For The People"
- How can we practice democracy in ways that
transcend polarization and foster inclusion and mutual understanding?
Corinne
McLaughlin, PhD, Louise Diamond, PhD, Alvaro Cedeno, JD, Tashi Wangdu
Moderators:
Sen John Vasconcellos, Gay Barfield, PhD
_________________________________
*
FOLLOW-UP DIALOGUE
GROUPS 4:15
- 5:00 pm
(held
immediately following each roundtable in the same rooms)
Following
each of these two bi-plenary roundtables, participants remain in the same rooms
to break-up into small group dialogues for more focused processing of roundtable
content and to explore practical applications.
~ Dinner
~
5:00 - 6:30 pm
ALL-CONFERENCE
ASSEMBLY
Gathering
of all conference participants to check in as an interactive learning community.
6:30 - 7:00 pm
CONCURRENT
SESSIONS G
FACILITATED
DIALOGUE GROUPS
(Conference-wide
break-out groups)
7:00 - 8:30 pm
(All participants
self-select one of several themed dialogue groups)
(
* See complete description in SESSION B )
EVENING EVENTS
(concurrent options)
8:30 - 10:00 pm
1)
Bali Institute for Global Renewal presents
an evening of music, storytelling, poetry,
and surprise performances. Join our poetry slam. Spend
an enchanting evening as a global citizen and enjoy muticultural experiences
and more! Luisah
Teish, Lyla
Johnston,
Balinese performers, and other surprise guests.
2)
Our Earth We Share:
Transforming our Relationship to Diverse
Cultures
and Nature through Images and Stories. A
rejuvenating evening of art, film, and
spoken word celebrating our living Earth, cultural
diversity and new ecologic ethics.
Osprey Orielle Lake
3) ETO Open Mic Performances
2: Sharing Music, Song, and Fun
Sunday,
September 7
CONCURRENT
SESSIONS H
FINAL
FACILITATED DIALOGUE GROUPS
(Conference-wide break-out groups)
Morning
9:00 am - 10:30 am
(All participants self-select one of several
themed dialogue groups)
( * See complete description
in SESSION B )
* This
last session of dialogue groups is intended to promote action planning, collaboration,
and products to carry from this gathering into our communities, and to facilitate
continuing the dialogue process beyond the conference.
ALL-CONFERENCE
ASSEMBLY
10:45
am - 12:30 pm
Reporting in from each Dialogue Group to Full Conference
and
pulling together the conference experience
____________________________________
CONFERENCE CLOSING
12:30 pm
- 1:30 pm
Summary,
Outcomes, Collaboration, Action Plans,
and Where We Go From Here.
(Lunch
Follows)
____________________________________
~
Lunch ~
1:30
- 2:30 pm
ADDITIONAL
PRESENTERS
Dialogue
Group Facilitation and Mediation Team Members not listed above
Jean
Marc Randin, PhD Katherine
Oweegon
Ken Homer
Lynda
Smith
Ryan
Feinstien Sigel
Shoham
Carol
Glaser
John Glaser
Special
Features of the
2008 ETO Conference
IN-PROCESS EXPERIENCES
Evolving
Expressive Arts Interpretation of the Conference
Deborah
Koff-Chapin, BFA
Tibetan
Buddhist Sand Mandala Ritual -
a fascinating spiritual,
cultural, and artistic event.
Geshe
Gendun Gyatso and Tibetan Buddhist monks from
Nyanang
Phegyling Monastery in Swayanbhu, Katmandu
Nepal:
Topten Lama, Chhiring
Dorje Sherpa, Nayduk
Gurung
Ram
Bahadur Tamang Lama
__________________________
MEDIA / ART
EXHIBITS
Touch Drawings
(an evolving exhibit of interpretive drawings
by
Deborah Koff-Chapin, created during
the conference inspired by activities and events
as they emerge)
Tibetan
Buddhist Sand Mandala
See
Us From Your Heart: An Exhibition of Children's Paintings
from the Tulkarem Refugee camp and from Israel.
~
Raising awareness, promoting hope,
and inspiring active cooperation for change ~
An
art exhibit of paintings created in June of 2008 by 25 Palestinian
refugee children from Tulkarem in the West Bank and 25 Jewish and
Arab children from Wahat al Salam - Neve Shalom (WAS-NS) during an
overnight art workshop at the Oasis of Peace Primary School in the
WAS-NS village. The village is home to 54 Jewish and Arab families
in
Israel who have lived, worked, and raised their children together
since 1976, in a shared quest to promote equality, mutual respect, and
cooperation within the community and beyond.
(Additional
Exhibit Space Available)
__________________________
EVENING SOCIAL-CULTURAL
EVENTS,
EXPERIENCES,
and COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES
E-CONFERENCING
INTERNET CONFERENCE
BLOG
In-Process Internet
Blog to post conference proceedings.
RICH NETWORKING
and ACTION PLANNING
INTENTIONAL
CROSS-CULTUTRAL COMMUNITY
ON-SITE MEDIATION
SERVICE
CONFERENCE
SESSION
RECORDINGS - Audio
& Video
(Hungry
Mind Recordings)
ON-SITE
BOOKSTORE
(Kepler's Bookstore)
PROFESSIONAL
BOOK EXHIBIT
(Library of Social Science)
DISPLAYS
and EXHIBITS (*Additional
Exhibit Space Available)
