[Listeeworld] Engaging the Other - The Power Of Compassion Nov 12-15, 20

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4th Annual International Conference on
"ENGAGING THE OTHER:" The Power of Compassion

November 12-15, 2009
San Francisco (San Mateo), California, USA

A multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary conference examining concepts of "The OTHER" from a universal, cross-cultural perspective to promote wider public dialogue about concepts of "Us and Them"

Opening Keynote by Huston Smith

Co-Sponsored by
Common Bond Institute,
National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation
International Humanistic Psychology Association
Supported by
Institute for Imaginal Studies

Endorsed by a growing international list of over 100 organizations and universities

Conference Details at:
www..cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_ETO.htm
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~ Registration is Open All ~
Continuing Education Credits (CECs) available

We Invite You To:
an extraordinary conference to address the roots of fear-based belief systems and stereotypes, prejudice, polarization, enemy images, and artificial barriers of misunderstanding and distrust that divide us.
JOIN
over 60 presenters and visionaries, and hundreds of concerned individuals, to engage in 3 1/2 days of workshops, roundtables, facilitated dialogue groups, and intentional community bridging the divide and cultivating our capacity for reconciliation, appreciation of diversity, and peace.

"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, including fear-based belief systems, negative stereotypes, projection, prejudice, and scapegoating.
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 address divisiveness and polarization and to promote a consciousness of peace.

FORMAT AND CONTENT:
A 3 1/2 day program of - Keynote Speakers, - Topical Plenary Roundtables, - Concurrent Break-out Sessions of Workshops and Roundtables, - Concurrent Facilitated Dialogue Groups to engage concepts and explore practical applications, - Interactive All-conference Experiences, - Evolving Expressive Arts Interpretation of the conference, - Tibetan Buddhist Sand Mandala Ritual, - Media/Art Exhibits and Events, - Evening Performances, Cultural Programs, and Community Activities, - Rich Networking and Action Planning, - Intentional Multi-cultural Community

LOCATION:
San Mateo Marriott Hotel, San Mateo, California (10 minutes from San Francisco Airport)

~ Call For Proposals: Workshops and Facilitating Dialogue ~
By July 1, 2009

FOR FULL DETAILS on Program, Proposals, 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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[Listeeworld] Engaging the Other - The Power Of Compassion Nov 12-15, 2009 - San Francisco