The Thirteenth Annual International Language of Spirit Conference
Saturday Pre-Conference Workshops
$195 Saturday Pass-$65 Individual Workshops
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Workshop #1-Awakening the Technology of Language, Mind and Culture with Ashok Gangadean @ 8:30am-10:30 Saturday Morning
The emergent global wisdom reveals that humanity is in the midst of a profound and unprecedented evolutionary shift in all aspects of our human condition. This ((global wisdom)) teaches that the supreme technology of all “technologies” is the technology of mind. We humans are as we mind: we make our worlds, our selves, our lives, cultures, disciplines, sciences and technologies with our minds.
If we are lodged within egomental patterns of world-making we live broken lives with chronic dysfunctions of dualism, fragmentation, alienation, dis-coherence, and ontological pathologies at the personal and cultural levels. But if we recognize the wisdom of our elders through the ages who saw the direct link between /egomental/ patterns of mind and human suffering, violence, and ill-being – then we are poised to move through an adolescent stage in our evolutionary development, and awaken as a mature species of holistic, integral, dialogical technologies of mind, language and consciousness. This technological breakthrough from /ego minding/ to ((holistic minding)) shifts every aspect of our lives and cultures. And in this light, our SEED ((deep dialogues)) and explorations into the ((Language of Spirit)) are a powerful evolutionary ((lab)) for cultivating this supreme ((technological advance)) into a higher dimension of ((integral science)) and humane ((technologies)) of all kinds that serve the evolutionary advancement of our ((human family)).
This workshop will conclude with a deep dialogue around these important issues with the entire group in a talking circle.
Ashok Gangadean is Professor of Philosophy at Haverford College, Haverford, PA and a founder-director of the Global Dialogue Institute. He has written many books exploring the concept of a global consciousness. He is Co-Convenor of the World Commission on Global Consciousness and Spirituality. Gangadean is a leader of global dialogue.
If we are lodged within egomental patterns of world-making we live broken lives with chronic dysfunctions of dualism, fragmentation, alienation, dis-coherence, and ontological pathologies at the personal and cultural levels. But if we recognize the wisdom of our elders through the ages who saw the direct link between /egomental/ patterns of mind and human suffering, violence, and ill-being – then we are poised to move through an adolescent stage in our evolutionary development, and awaken as a mature species of holistic, integral, dialogical technologies of mind, language and consciousness. This technological breakthrough from /ego minding/ to ((holistic minding)) shifts every aspect of our lives and cultures. And in this light, our SEED ((deep dialogues)) and explorations into the ((Language of Spirit)) are a powerful evolutionary ((lab)) for cultivating this supreme ((technological advance)) into a higher dimension of ((integral science)) and humane ((technologies)) of all kinds that serve the evolutionary advancement of our ((human family)).
This workshop will conclude with a deep dialogue around these important issues with the entire group in a talking circle.
Ashok Gangadean is Professor of Philosophy at Haverford College, Haverford, PA and a founder-director of the Global Dialogue Institute. He has written many books exploring the concept of a global consciousness. He is Co-Convenor of the World Commission on Global Consciousness and Spirituality. Gangadean is a leader of global dialogue.
Workshop #2-The Biofield: The Bridge between Intent and Manifestation with Beverly Rubik, PhD @ 10:45am-12:45pm Saturday
The vital force or élan vital is central to virtually all indigenous knowledge and perennial wisdom throughout the world and has often been considered to be the quintessence of life. Today a concept similar to the “vital force” is emerging at the frontiers of science, known as the “biofield”. This field perspective of life maintains that the essence of life is energy flow through matter, which transforms it, creating new form with organized vitality. This same energy is also the flame for creativity including the birth of new technology. The dynamic biofield is the bridge between the intent and manifesting in the physical realm. In this workshop, basic concepts about the biofield will be explained in simple terms. Then we will explore how each of us has a unique energy signature that is key to the invisible higher order of our being, destined to bring forth unique creations. Using guided visualization and also gentle movement, we will explore a deep connection to the energetic source of creation within ourselves.
Professor Beverly Rubikearned her PhD in biophysics in 1979 at the University of California at Berkeley. As a frontier scientist, she is internationally renowned for exploring biofield science and energy medicine. Her main area of focus is research on the subtle energetics of living systems, including spiritual healing. She has published over 60 papers and 2 books.
Professor Beverly Rubikearned her PhD in biophysics in 1979 at the University of California at Berkeley. As a frontier scientist, she is internationally renowned for exploring biofield science and energy medicine. Her main area of focus is research on the subtle energetics of living systems, including spiritual healing. She has published over 60 papers and 2 books.
Workshop #3-Creativity and Complexity with Alfonso Montuori, PhD
@ 2pm-4pm Saturday Afternoon
Creativity is a rich and complex phenomenon. In this workshop we'll explore many of new findings and perspective about creativity, starting with the larger view of creativity as central to life and the universe itself. We will also explore the many disempowering myths about creativity, the reality and experience of "everyday, everyone, everywhere" creativity, relationship between creativity and gender, ecology, sustainability, and creativity, how creativity can be an antidote to authoritarianism, creativity and complexity, and becoming aware of the creative impulse in our everyday life.
Alfonso Montuori is a Professor in the Transformative Inquiry Department at California Institute of Integral Studies. A graduate of the University of London, he is the author of several books and numerous articles on creativity and improvisation, complexity, and education. Alfonso also consults with organizations and individuals on creativity and professional and personal development.
Alfonso Montuori is a Professor in the Transformative Inquiry Department at California Institute of Integral Studies. A graduate of the University of London, he is the author of several books and numerous articles on creativity and improvisation, complexity, and education. Alfonso also consults with organizations and individuals on creativity and professional and personal development.
Workshop #4-Indigenous Environmental Education: Science, Technology & Indigenous Knowledge with Brigette Evering &
Dan Longboat, PhD @ 4:15pm-6:15pm
This workshop provides participants with the necessary knowledge, skills and integrative thinking abilities to begin to address complex environmental problems facing both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. We will share principles of Indigenous knowledge along with western science and technology, and explore creative solutions to many issues including: health, food security, natural resource development and restoration, and sustainability.
After many years as a successful educator, Brigitte Evering is now an Indigenous Studies PhD Candidate at Trent University (Canada) and a Vanier Scholar. Her research interest is in Indigenous Environmental Studies, specifically looking at how individuals negotiate Indigenous and other knowledges for enhanced environmental outcomes. Brigitte has been working closely with Professors Roronhiake:wen Dan Longboat and Chris Furgal in articulating the relationships between Indigenous philosophies and the environment, particularly through insights from complexity thinking. She is currently working with the Chiefs of Ontario on developing training modules for the recently published First Nations Environmental Assessment Toolkit.
Roronhiakewen Dan Longboat (Turtle Clan, Mohawk, Haudenosaunee) graduated from Trent University with a B.A. in Native Studies and a special interest in behavioural psychology. He holds a Masters and a PhD from the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University. Dan began teaching part-time at Trent in 1995 with his mentor, the late Chief Jake Thomas. He served as the first Director of Studies for the Native Studies PhD Program in 1998. In 2004, Dan joined Trent’s Indigenous Studies department and is currently an Associate Professor. He is also the founding Director of the Indigenous Environmental Studies program.
After many years as a successful educator, Brigitte Evering is now an Indigenous Studies PhD Candidate at Trent University (Canada) and a Vanier Scholar. Her research interest is in Indigenous Environmental Studies, specifically looking at how individuals negotiate Indigenous and other knowledges for enhanced environmental outcomes. Brigitte has been working closely with Professors Roronhiake:wen Dan Longboat and Chris Furgal in articulating the relationships between Indigenous philosophies and the environment, particularly through insights from complexity thinking. She is currently working with the Chiefs of Ontario on developing training modules for the recently published First Nations Environmental Assessment Toolkit.
Roronhiakewen Dan Longboat (Turtle Clan, Mohawk, Haudenosaunee) graduated from Trent University with a B.A. in Native Studies and a special interest in behavioural psychology. He holds a Masters and a PhD from the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University. Dan began teaching part-time at Trent in 1995 with his mentor, the late Chief Jake Thomas. He served as the first Director of Studies for the Native Studies PhD Program in 1998. In 2004, Dan joined Trent’s Indigenous Studies department and is currently an Associate Professor. He is also the founding Director of the Indigenous Environmental Studies program.