Kalliopeia was founded to support a cultural shift, one we are now beginning to experience, to ways of living that celebrate life's extraordinary diversity, yet are rooted in the recognition of life's sacred unity. We call the experience of the sacred interconnectedness of life "oneness." By attuning to that place of oneness within ourselves, others and the natural world, we can begin to evolve sustainable local and global systems of living based on care, equality, responsibility, and respect for all life. We seek to join with others in this work to honor our earth, its plants, creatures and peoples. Occasionally we find very unique and unusual expressions of beauty and wisdom in pursuit of our mission. This podcast is a way of sharing these with you. http://kalliopeia.org/events.html © Kalliopeia Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:04:38 -0700 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:04:22 -0700 FeedForAll Mac v2.1 (2.1.0.1); http://www.FeedForAll.com/ Kalliopeia Foundation: Podcast of Our Events and Conversations Kalliopeia was founded to support a cultural shift, one we are now beginning to experience, to ways of living that celebrate life's extraordinary diversity, yet are rooted in the recognition of life's sacred unity. We call the experience of the sacred interconnectedness of life "oneness." By attuning to that place of oneness within ourselves, others and the natural world, we can begin to evolve sustainable local and global systems of living based on care, equality, responsibility, and respect for all life. We seek to join with others in this work to honor our earth, its plants, creatures and peoples. Occasionally we find very unique and unusual expressions of beauty and wisdom in pursuit of our mission. This podcast is a way of sharing these with you. kalliopeia,foundation,grant,inner,life,spirituality Kalliopeia Foundation mreggmusic@gmail.com Ken Adams no http://www.kalliopeia.org/podcast/kalliopeia_image_144.gif http://kalliopeia.org/events.html 144 144 Louise Diamond’s life is devoted to fostering sustainable human systems and right relations at every level of society. Aware of the opportunity that exists within the great challenges we face as a global community, she recently founded Global Systems Initiatives to bring a systems perspective on interconnected global issues to the policy-making leadership. To support transformative change agents, she designed and taught a year-long course in How to Change the World. <br /> <br /> Previously she co-founded The Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy (IMTD) in Washington, D.C., where she worked as a peacebuilder in places of violent conflict around the world. She also started The Peace Company to show that peace is good business and to bridge the gap between the non-profit and for-profit worlds. A trainer, consultant, and public speaker for 40 years, Louise is the author of four books, including a best-seller, The Peace Book: 108 Simple Ways to Make a More Peaceful World. She has an advanced degree in Organizational Development and a Ph.D. in Peace Studies. She has also been a student of Native American and Tibetan Buddhist ancient wisdom for 35 years. Louise is an Emeritus member of NTL Institute, and a co-founder of The Alliance for Peacebuilding. http://kalliopeia.org/events.html E16BF2D7-E98D-4C09-B629-E0C1D50D0A90-3981-00001F9B06DBAA4A-FFA Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:58:21 -0700 Louise Diamond - Cancer and Tikkun Olam, the Healing and Repair of the World Louise Diamond’s life is devoted to fostering sustainable human systems and right relations at every level of society. Aware of the opportunity that exists within the great challenges we face as a global community, she recently founded Global Systems Initiatives to bring a systems perspective on interconnected global issues to the policy-making leadership. To support transformative change agents, she designed and taught a year-long course in How to Change the World. Previously she co-founded The Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy (IMTD) in Washington, D.C., where she worked as a peacebuilder in places of violent conflict around the world. She also started The Peace Company to show that peace is good business and to bridge the gap between the non-profit and for-profit worlds. A trainer, consultant, and public speaker for 40 years, Louise is the author of four books, including a best-seller, The Peace Book: 108 Simple Ways to Make a More Peaceful World. She has an advanced degree in Organizational Development and a Ph.D. in Peace Studies. She has also been a student of Native American and Tibetan Buddhist ancient wisdom for 35 years. Louise is an Emeritus member of NTL Institute, and a co-founder of The Alliance for Peacebuilding. 1:16:05 louise,diamond,kalliopeia,foundation,sustainability,health,multi-track,diplomacy,peace,studies,author Kalliopeia Foundation no Indigenous peoples who have intimate and sustained contact with their lands and waters and who have maintained the spiritual basis for relating to everything in their environment have a profound understanding of what "sustainability" really means even though that is not the word that they would use. Western concepts of sustainability generally are used out of meaningful context, limiting the depth to which we can go collectively and as a society in restoring harmony in our relationship with Mother Earth. Indigenous elders world-wide say that one day the world will look to indigenous peoples for the wisdom in caring for our Earth Mother, and many feel the time is NOW as her life supporting systems are being pushed to the edge of viability.<br /> <br /> Ilarion Merculieff is a traditional Aleut messenger dedicated to sharing Indigenous elder wisdom and the messages of Indigenous spiritual leaders with the world. He has nearly four decades of experience serving his people, the Aleuts of the Pribilof Islands and other Indigenous Peoples, in a number of capacities, locally to internationally. Larry is a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights/wisdom, and harmonious relationship with the Earth.<br /> <br /> Close to Merculieff's heart are issues related to cultural and community wellness, traditional ways of living, Elder wisdom, and the environment. Having had a traditional upbringing, Merculieff has been, and continues to be, a strong voice advocating the meaningful application of traditional knowledge and wisdom obtained from Elders in Alaska and throughout the world when dealing with modern day challenges. As the Coordinator for the Bering Sea Council of Elders, Merculieff works with some of the most revered Elders from seven regions throughout Alaska focusing on the health of the Bering Sea ecosystem and the viability and health of the coastal and river cultures dependent on it. Merculieff has shared Elder wisdom locally, nationally, and internationally, and his writings and interviews have appeared in such publications as the Winds of Change, YES, Red Ink, Alaska Geographic, Smithsonian, National Geographic, and Kindred Spirits. Larry Merculieff was featured in National Wildlife magazine as an "American Hero", having called national and international attention to industrialized overfishing and major adverse changes in the Bering Sea ecosystem. http://kalliopeia.org/events.html 054E43B6-97C3-41FD-BA99-7780A9FA20DC-1279-00000743418444AB-FFA Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:23:48 -0700 Larry Merculieff - Going to the Heart of Sustainability: An Indigenous Wisdomkeeper's Perspective Indigenous peoples who have intimate and sustained contact with their lands and waters and who have maintained the spiritual basis for relating to everything in their environment have a profound understanding of what "sustainability" really means even though that is not the word that they would use. Western concepts of sustainability generally are used out of meaningful context, limiting the depth to which we can go collectively and as a society in restoring harmony in our relationship with Mother Earth. Indigenous elders world-wide say that one day the world will look to indigenous peoples for the wisdom in caring for our Earth Mother, and many feel the time is NOW as her life supporting systems are being pushed to the edge of viability. Ilarion Merculieff is a traditional Aleut messenger dedicated to sharing Indigenous elder wisdom and the messages of Indigenous spiritual leaders with the world. He has nearly four decades of experience serving his people, the Aleuts of the Pribilof Islands and other Indigenous Peoples, in a number of capacities, locally to internationally. Larry is a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights/wisdom, and harmonious relationship with the Earth. Close to Merculieff's heart are issues related to cultural and community wellness, traditional ways of living, Elder wisdom, and the environment. Having had a traditional upbringing, Merculieff has been, and continues to be, a strong voice advocating the meaningful application of traditional knowledge and wisdom obtained from Elders in Alaska and throughout the world when dealing with modern day challenges. As the Coordinator for the Bering Sea Council of Elders, Merculieff works with some of the most revered Elders from seven regions throughout Alaska focusing on the health of the Bering Sea ecosystem and the viability and health of the coastal and river cultures dependent on it. Merculieff has shared Elder wisdom locally, nationally, and internationally, and his writings and interviews have appeared in such publications as the Winds of Change, YES, Red Ink, Alaska Geographic, Smithsonian, National Geographic, and Kindred Spirits. Larry Merculieff was featured in National Wildlife magazine as an "American Hero", having called national and international attention to industrialized overfishing and major adverse changes in the Bering Sea ecosystem. 1:26:11 Larry Merculieff,sustainable,sustainability,kalliopeia,environment,climate,ecology,indigenous Kalliopeia Foundation no In this conversation, Kalliopeia Foundation invited a circle of extraordinary thought leaders to explore the relevance and meaning of reverence, resilience, and their interconnection in this time of deep cultural transition. Facilitated by Commonweal's Michael Lerner, the podcast features short presentations by Rose von Thater-Imai, Hanmin Liu, Orland Bishop, Nina Simons, and Sraddhalu Ranade, as well as commentary and insight from an extraordinary group of 30 of Kalliopeia's associates who gathered to delve into this topic. The result is a broad yet profound conversation that illuminates how relevance and resilience are in dynamic relationship in a wide variety of fields of work. http://www.kalliopeia.org/events.html 72801D22-92A7-449A-882A-74C44841568F-30835-0000DECE2B1D495E-FFA Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:15:05 -0800 Facilitated by Commonweal's Michael Lerner, the podcast features short presentations by Rose von Thater-Imai, Hanmin Liu, Orland Bishop, Nina Simons, and Sraddhalu Ranade. In this conversation, Kalliopeia Foundation invited a circle of extraordinary thought leaders to explore the relevance and meaning of reverence, resilience, and their interconnection in this time of deep cultural transition. Facilitated by Commonweal's Michael Lerner, the podcast features short presentations by Rose von Thater-Imai, Hanmin Liu, Orland Bishop, Nina Simons, and Sraddhalu Ranade, as well as commentary and insight from an extraordinary group of 30 of Kalliopeia's associates who gathered to delve into this topic. The result is a broad yet profound conversation that illuminates how relevance and resilience are in dynamic relationship in a wide variety of fields of work. 1:26:13 kalliopeia, foundation, reverence,resilience,nina simons,Rose von Thater-Imai, Hanmin Liu, Orland Bishop, Nina Simons,Sraddhalu Ranade,michael,lerner Kalliopeia Foundation no In this conversation, Kalliopeia Foundation invited a circle of extraordinary thought leaders to explore the relevance and meaning of reverence, resilience, and their interconnection in this time of deep cultural transition. Facilitated by Commonweal's Michael Lerner, the podcast features short presentations by Rose von Thater-Imai, Hanmin Liu, Orland Bishop, Nina Simons, and Sraddhalu Ranade, as well as commentary and insight from an extraordinary group of 30 of Kalliopeia's associates who gathered to delve into this topic. The result is a broad yet profound conversation that illuminates how relevance and resilience are in dynamic relationship in a wide variety of fields of work. http://www.kalliopeia.org/events.html AD480CC1-3529-40BC-8A4C-9FA1159EEA01-30835-0000DE283FB691A1-FFA Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:34:07 -0800 Facilitated by Commonweal's Michael Lerner, the podcast features short presentations by Rose von Thater-Imai, Hanmin Liu, Orland Bishop, Nina Simons, and Sraddhalu Ranade. In this conversation, Kalliopeia Foundation invited a circle of extraordinary thought leaders to explore the relevance and meaning of reverence, resilience, and their interconnection in this time of deep cultural transition. Facilitated by Commonweal's Michael Lerner, the podcast features short presentations by Rose von Thater-Imai, Hanmin Liu, Orland Bishop, Nina Simons, and Sraddhalu Ranade, as well as commentary and insight from an extraordinary group of 30 of Kalliopeia's associates who gathered to delve into this topic. The result is a broad yet profound conversation that illuminates how relevance and resilience are in dynamic relationship in a wide variety of fields of work. 1:35:18 kalliopeia, foundation, reverence,resilience,nina simons,Rose von Thater-Imai, Hanmin Liu, Orland Bishop, Nina Simons,Sraddhalu Ranade,michael,lerner Kalliopeia Foundation no
Drawing from interdisciplinary research in human development, scientist and educationist Sraddhalu Ranade will outline the deeper principles around which a more holistic approach to education can be practically realized today, and discuss methods and techniques that foster in both children and adults a revivified sense of wonder and a more soulful engagement with the world. Please join us for stimulating exploration of how we can re-envision and re-create education to meet the whole person in the 21st century.

Sraddhalu Ranade is a scientist, educationist and scholar at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram where he grew up immersed in the teachings of Indian philosophy and Integral Yoga. A multi-faceted researcher, Sraddhalu’s fields of expertise include physics, artificial intelligence, and psychology. Sraddhalu travels widely, sharing insights with varied audiences on science and spirituality, education, and human development, as well as conducting frequent teacher trainings that have reached thousands of teachers across India. Sraddhalu’s decades of interdisciplinary research lend a unique perspective on the potential of education to nurture the depths of a child.

Further information:

Video: Integral Education

Book: Introduction to Integral Education

Co-sponsors: The Inner Resilience Program, The Global Peace Initiative of Women-GPIW, and the Kalliopeia Foundation.]]> http://kalliopeia.org/events.html FB4ED604-D32E-4B6B-A825-3AE547D59022-1452-00008B1AB1C54892-FFA Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:44:24 -0700 Introduction: An Evening with Sraddhalu Ranade: Educating the Whole Person in the 21st Century While the current educational system has its roots in the industrial age and a mechanical mindset, the converging crises of our time call for a new, more holistic approach to learning that supports the unfolding of and integration around each person’s deepest potential. Drawing from interdisciplinary research in human development, scientist and educationist Sraddhalu Ranade will outline the deeper principles around which a more holistic approach to education can be practically realized today, and discuss methods and techniques that foster in both children and adults a revivified sense of wonder and a more soulful engagement with the world. Please join us for stimulating exploration of how we can re-envision and re-create education to meet the whole person in the 21st century. Sraddhalu Ranade is a scientist, educationist and scholar at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram where he grew up immersed in the teachings of Indian philosophy and Integral Yoga. A multi-faceted researcher, Sraddhalu’s fields of expertise include physics, artificial intelligence, and psychology. Sraddhalu travels widely, sharing insights with varied audiences on science and spirituality, education, and human development, as well as conducting frequent teacher trainings that have reached thousands of teachers across India. Sraddhalu’s decades of interdisciplinary research lend a unique perspective on the potential of education to nurture the depths of a child. Further information: Video: Integral Education Book: Introduction to Integral Education Co-sponsors: The Inner Resilience Program, The Global Peace Initiative of Women-GPIW, and the Kalliopeia Foundation. 7:05 sraddhalu,ranade,kalliopeia Kalliopeia Foundation no
Drawing from interdisciplinary research in human development, scientist and educationist Sraddhalu Ranade will outline the deeper principles around which a more holistic approach to education can be practically realized today, and discuss methods and techniques that foster in both children and adults a revivified sense of wonder and a more soulful engagement with the world. Please join us for stimulating exploration of how we can re-envision and re-create education to meet the whole person in the 21st century.

Sraddhalu Ranade is a scientist, educationist and scholar at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram where he grew up immersed in the teachings of Indian philosophy and Integral Yoga. A multi-faceted researcher, Sraddhalu’s fields of expertise include physics, artificial intelligence, and psychology. Sraddhalu travels widely, sharing insights with varied audiences on science and spirituality, education, and human development, as well as conducting frequent teacher trainings that have reached thousands of teachers across India. Sraddhalu’s decades of interdisciplinary research lend a unique perspective on the potential of education to nurture the depths of a child.

Further information:

Video: Integral Education

Book: Introduction to Integral Education

Co-sponsors: The Inner Resilience Program, The Global Peace Initiative of Women-GPIW, and the Kalliopeia Foundation.]]> http://kalliopeia.org/events.html E3195D0D-42EE-48C6-B751-F253415CD60B-1452-00008B0ADA5E25EA-FFA Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:42:50 -0700 Main Talk: An Evening with Sraddhalu Ranade: Educating the Whole Person in the 21st Century While the current educational system has its roots in the industrial age and a mechanical mindset, the converging crises of our time call for a new, more holistic approach to learning that supports the unfolding of and integration around each person’s deepest potential. Drawing from interdisciplinary research in human development, scientist and educationist Sraddhalu Ranade will outline the deeper principles around which a more holistic approach to education can be practically realized today, and discuss methods and techniques that foster in both children and adults a revivified sense of wonder and a more soulful engagement with the world. Please join us for stimulating exploration of how we can re-envision and re-create education to meet the whole person in the 21st century. Sraddhalu Ranade is a scientist, educationist and scholar at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram where he grew up immersed in the teachings of Indian philosophy and Integral Yoga. A multi-faceted researcher, Sraddhalu’s fields of expertise include physics, artificial intelligence, and psychology. Sraddhalu travels widely, sharing insights with varied audiences on science and spirituality, education, and human development, as well as conducting frequent teacher trainings that have reached thousands of teachers across India. Sraddhalu’s decades of interdisciplinary research lend a unique perspective on the potential of education to nurture the depths of a child. Further information: Video: Integral Education Book: Introduction to Integral Education Co-sponsors: The Inner Resilience Program, The Global Peace Initiative of Women-GPIW, and the Kalliopeia Foundation. 1:19:35 sraddhalu,ranade,kalliopeia Kalliopeia Foundation no
Drawing from interdisciplinary research in human development, scientist and educationist Sraddhalu Ranade will outline the deeper principles around which a more holistic approach to education can be practically realized today, and discuss methods and techniques that foster in both children and adults a revivified sense of wonder and a more soulful engagement with the world. Please join us for stimulating exploration of how we can re-envision and re-create education to meet the whole person in the 21st century.

Sraddhalu Ranade is a scientist, educationist and scholar at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram where he grew up immersed in the teachings of Indian philosophy and Integral Yoga. A multi-faceted researcher, Sraddhalu’s fields of expertise include physics, artificial intelligence, and psychology. Sraddhalu travels widely, sharing insights with varied audiences on science and spirituality, education, and human development, as well as conducting frequent teacher trainings that have reached thousands of teachers across India. Sraddhalu’s decades of interdisciplinary research lend a unique perspective on the potential of education to nurture the depths of a child.

Further information:

Video: Integral Education

Book: Introduction to Integral Education

Co-sponsors: The Inner Resilience Program, The Global Peace Initiative of Women-GPIW, and the Kalliopeia Foundation.]]> http://kalliopeia.org/events.html 6916E919-C62B-4E72-8891-5E7D1A7878B7-1452-00008AB367CB6094-FFA Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:41:24 -0700 Q&A Session: An Evening with Sraddhalu Ranade: Educating the Whole Person in the 21st Century While the current educational system has its roots in the industrial age and a mechanical mindset, the converging crises of our time call for a new, more holistic approach to learning that supports the unfolding of and integration around each person’s deepest potential. Drawing from interdisciplinary research in human development, scientist and educationist Sraddhalu Ranade will outline the deeper principles around which a more holistic approach to education can be practically realized today, and discuss methods and techniques that foster in both children and adults a revivified sense of wonder and a more soulful engagement with the world. Please join us for stimulating exploration of how we can re-envision and re-create education to meet the whole person in the 21st century. Sraddhalu Ranade is a scientist, educationist and scholar at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram where he grew up immersed in the teachings of Indian philosophy and Integral Yoga. A multi-faceted researcher, Sraddhalu’s fields of expertise include physics, artificial intelligence, and psychology. Sraddhalu travels widely, sharing insights with varied audiences on science and spirituality, education, and human development, as well as conducting frequent teacher trainings that have reached thousands of teachers across India. Sraddhalu’s decades of interdisciplinary research lend a unique perspective on the potential of education to nurture the depths of a child. Further information: Video: Integral Education Book: Introduction to Integral Education Co-sponsors: The Inner Resilience Program, The Global Peace Initiative of Women-GPIW, and the Kalliopeia Foundation. 58:53 sraddhalu,ranade,kalliopeia Kalliopeia Foundation no Presented at Kalliopeia Foundation’s 2011 winter gathering for our grant partners, master storyteller Michael Meade gives mythological context for the breakdowns and breakthroughs of our time. With story, drumming and conversation, this "mythic inoculation" against apocalyptic thinking shows that the world does not end, but rather calls us to pick up and weave the thread of our own life into the ongoing renewal of creation. http://kalliopeia.org/events.html FF3B58DD-CA27-4CD7-A73E-F29287C4A1CE-1370-0000085DFC65B33A-FFA Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:55:21 -0800 Michael Meade at the Kalliopeia Foundation Bay Area Grant Partner's Winter Gathering Presented at Kalliopeia Foundation’s 2011 winter gathering for our grant partners, master storyteller Michael Meade gives mythological context for the breakdowns and breakthroughs of our time. With story, drumming and conversation, this "mythic inoculation" against apocalyptic thinking shows that the world does not end, but rather calls us to pick up and weave the thread of our own life into the ongoing renewal of creation. 1:00:39 michael, meade, mythology,storyteller,story,myth,earth, kalliopeia,foundation Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html E6A95371-2909-4C02-9957-9904878ADF8F-10377-00005DE167E6EECC-FFA Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:35:01 -0700 Barbara Sargent - Kalliopeia Foundation From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 16:34 barbara sargent, kalliopeia, foundation Kalliopeia Foundation no the sacred essence
of the feminine,
how can we use her
innate knowing
to bring forth
the transformation that
is most needed
now!

Nothing can be born without the feminine. There is a Sufi saying that says that woman will never get old otherwise creation will die. Women have this magical substance in their being that has to do with the real mystery of creation as only women can give birth to a human being, can bring the light of a divine soul into this world. The creative energy of all YES. And thus all creativity is to do with the relationship with life, it is not a product that can be rationalized. It is about the mystery of being. When we deny the divine mystery of the feminine, we also deny something fundamental to life.

There is a pressing need within ourselves and within the earth at this time to reclaim that feminine inner knowing that always was. Being together we will return to that core that is calling us.]]> http://kalliopeia.org/events.html 90465B2C-12F0-4B5A-8D6A-7CAA3B4389A1-234-000000A294C8561B-FFA Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:40:17 -0700 Anat Vaughan-Lee - The Return of the Feminine: a Gathering for Women How we can reclaim the sacred essence of the feminine, how can we use her innate knowing to bring forth the transformation that is most needed now! Nothing can be born without the feminine. There is a Sufi saying that says that woman will never get old otherwise creation will die. Women have this magical substance in their being that has to do with the real mystery of creation as only women can give birth to a human being, can bring the light of a divine soul into this world. The creative energy of all YES. And thus all creativity is to do with the relationship with life, it is not a product that can be rationalized. It is about the mystery of being. When we deny the divine mystery of the feminine, we also deny something fundamental to life. There is a pressing need within ourselves and within the earth at this time to reclaim that feminine inner knowing that always was. Being together we will return to that core that is calling us. 58:11 anat, vaughan-lee, feminine, kalliopeia, gathering Kalliopeia Foundation no
In ancient times, priestesses delivered the wisdom of the deities to guide individuals, kings, and countries in their personal and political affairs. In this provocative talk, author Marguerite Rigoglioso reveals the fascinating operations of the oracles at Delphi and Dodona in ancient Greece, exploring how women functioned as the most famous psychics and channelers of all times. Her talk will cover:

-priestesses' use of sacred medicines to induce trance

-the mystical connections of their activity with sound vibrations and light

-why such women were related symbolically to the honeybee – and what the demise of the bee might be prophesying today

-the importance of the snake as a force for healing, protection, and prediction at oracular sites

-how these oracular practices were related to an entire cult dedicated to divine birth

-the link among the oracles, virgin birth, and the Pleiades, an asterism deeply revered by the Greeks

Marguerite Rigoglioso is the author of the groundbreaking books The Cult of Divine Birth in Ancient Greece (2009) and the forthcoming Virgin Mother Goddesses of Antiquity (Sept. 2010). She holds a doctorate in humanities and a master's in philosophy and religion from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), as well as a bachelor's degree from Vassar College. She teaches pioneering courses in women and religion at CIIS, Dominican University, and the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. For more about Marguerite or her work, visit: ]]> http://kalliopeia.org/newsletter/MargueriteRigoglioso.html B8B823A0-B375-44B3-ABE8-09339634C4F8-11290-00005E18FCC7FAC6-FFA Sun, 13 Jun 2010 11:45:34 -0700 Marguerite Rigoglioso is the author of the groundbreaking books The Cult of Divine Birth in Ancient Greece (2009) and the forthcoming Virgin Mother Goddesses of Antiquity (Sept. 2010). Marguerite Rigoglioso, Ph.D. author of The Cult of Divine Birth in Ancient Greece in conversation at Kalliopeia Foundation. In ancient times, priestesses delivered the wisdom of the deities to guide individuals, kings, and countries in their personal and political affairs. In this provocative talk, author Marguerite Rigoglioso reveals the fascinating operations of the oracles at Delphi and Dodona in ancient Greece, exploring how women functioned as the most famous psychics and channelers of all times. Her talk will cover: -priestesses' use of sacred medicines to induce trance -the mystical connections of their activity with sound vibrations and light -why such women were related symbolically to the honeybee – and what the demise of the bee might be prophesying today -the importance of the snake as a force for healing, protection, and prediction at oracular sites -how these oracular practices were related to an entire cult dedicated to divine birth -the link among the oracles, virgin birth, and the Pleiades, an asterism deeply revered by the Greeks Marguerite Rigoglioso is the author of the groundbreaking books The Cult of Divine Birth in Ancient Greece (2009) and the forthcoming Virgin Mother Goddesses of Antiquity (Sept. 2010). She holds a doctorate in humanities and a master's in philosophy and religion from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), as well as a bachelor's degree from Vassar College. She teaches pioneering courses in women and religion at CIIS, Dominican University, and the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. For more about Marguerite or her work, visit: 1:40:28 marguerite, Rigoglioso, oracle, delphi, greek, mythology, ancient, culture, wisdom, women, prophecy, kalliopeia, foundation, Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html F76F0687-A232-4633-A61E-CDF03FF1FBC4-11290-00005D22773DA11A-FFA Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:40:44 -0700 Christopher Peters & Tia Oros Peters' keynote talk From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. Below we offer recordings of the various talks given at the gathering. The Gathering Program can be downloaded for further information about the schedule, speakers and themes. We also include a short film about Kalliopeia’s grantmaking that was shared during the introduction on the first evening. Last, we include links to articles and blogs that have been written about the gathering. 59:13 kalliopeia, foundation, grant, philanthropy, emergence, cavallo, social change, changemakers Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. <br /> http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 118BA57E-05ED-44AD-B3E1-7164A1060F2E-7448-0003581208F06EA0-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 18:19:10 -0700 Joanne Campbell - Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Part of the Kalliopeia Foundation's Emergence Gathering, 2010 13:57 joanne campbell, kalliopeia, federated indians, graton, rancheria Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 88C9442C-9813-4D91-8D54-FF598D1B2AB4-7448-0003586B1352C509-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 18:19:04 -0700 Barbara Cushing – Kalliopeia Foundation Part of the Kalliopeia Foundation's Emergence Gathering, 2010 6:06 joanne campbell, kalliopeia, federated indians, graton, rancheria Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html CE18DF16-8A3B-4129-BEDF-B92D5CC19397-7448-000358978C5C7D1C-FFA Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:41:40 -0700 Christopher Peters – Seventh Generation Fund From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 9:58 kalliopeia, foundation, emergence, gathering, christopher oros peters, seventh generation fund Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 50E9B61E-D7F7-4A50-8E55-47A480A3D159-7448-000358E7E0D0DFB6-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 16:52:24 -0700 Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee – The Global Oneness Project From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 4:57 emanuael vaugh lee, kalliopeia, Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 14774135-1561-4CB1-8EB8-ADD55BA1A974-317-000001324DC2187B-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 16:46:41 -0700 Chief Oren Lyons – Onondaga Council of Chiefs From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 35:15 chief, oren lyons, onondaga, nation, council, kalliopeia, foundation Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 0532D57A-EDDE-4480-A83F-49B57DDB4DDE-317-00000174FB79AD77-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 16:42:55 -0700 Peter Kingsley – The Primordial Tradition From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 31:54 peter kingsley, primordial, tradition, kalliopeia, foundation Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 27A7B4A4-511B-4935-8448-009FF8ABDEAE-317-000001DE43C50532-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 16:36:13 -0700 Orland Bishop – ShadeTree Multicultural Foundation From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 41:52 orland bishop, shadetree, multicultural, foundation, kalliopeia, Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 2055B9F7-E0B4-4DD9-A413-BE3AC894ADDD-7448-00035F619650B0DD-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 15:58:26 -0700 Pir Zia Inayat Khan – Seven Pillars House of Wisdom From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 1:01:25 Pir Zia Inayat Khan, Seven Pillars House of Wisdom, kalliopeia, foundation Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth.<br /><br /> http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 6E753791-D2C8-4687-90AE-B0B2DFE1061F-7448-00035F34120A78F1-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 15:33:56 -0700 Chief Oren Lyons (Saturday) – Onondaga Council of Chiefs From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 1:01:29 Chief, oren, lyons, onondaga, council, chiefs, kalliopeia, foundation Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 11909875-0D65-4D25-BCE4-4E11575E57B5-7448-00035ECF9C643EBC-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 14:45:28 -0700 Winona LaDuke – Honor the Earth From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 1:02:30 winona, laduke, honor, the, earth, kalliopeia foundation, native american, issues kalliopeia foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 77A9EEB1-DC92-47FA-928E-82121BCC4C1F-7448-00035EAA9A80A980-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 13:01:20 -0700 Riane Eisler – The Center for Partnership Studies From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 57:45 Riane Eisler,Center for Partnership Studies , kalliopeia, foundation Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 03DC0AC9-C183-4D29-B5FD-34305EE87E33-7448-00035E54385F2B45-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 12:41:32 -0700 Parker Palmer – The Center for Courage and Renewal From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 51:18 parker palmer, center for courage and renewal, kalliopeia kalliopeia foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 069F4FDB-AB48-4630-9321-3A5C81977940-7448-00035E3213049EED-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 11:43:43 -0700 Hanmin Liu – Wildflowers Institute From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 35:14 hanmin liu, wildflowers, institute, kalliopeia kalliopeia foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 0DDE469A-2923-41E0-86EF-020EB2673DF3-7448-00035DFBBE8B5278-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 10:34:55 -0700 Agnes Baker Pilgrim, Mona Polacca, Flordemayo, and Jyoti – The International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 1:16:13 Agnes Baker Pilgrim, Mona Polacca, Flordemayo, Jyoti, The International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 13C809AB-03CC-454E-97D0-F5672ECCC3D7-7448-00035DD38542C5ED-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 09:10:00 -0700 Nancy Roof – Kosmos Journal From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 48:58 nancy roof, kosmos journal, kalliopeia Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 24AC39E4-7E1C-4E8E-8F2C-F057FD1EB63D-7448-00035DA94036A47E-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 07:45:14 -0700 Sraddhalu Ranade – Dipti Trust-Sri Aurobindo Ashram From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 41:42 Sraddhalu, Ranade, Dipti Trust-Sri Aurobindo Ashram , kalliopeia foundation Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 51E56F40-D3C1-4FEB-8D2F-2382F88271B2-7448-00035D6D8059FC5F-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 07:16:26 -0700 Dena Merriam – Global Peace Initiative of Women From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 28:22 dena merriam, global peace initiative for women, kalliopeia Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 3DCDCAC9-0D06-4406-BC81-EBBEA798B2B6-7448-000359976F7E82FB-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 06:32:41 -0700 Nipun Mehta – CharityFocus.org From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 58:08 nipun, mehta, charityfocus.org,charity focus, kalliopeia, emergence Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html BC0A0077-1EB6-4CD3-A05B-4340C5DCD6B2-7448-0003595BC5E1D09F-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 05:49:00 -0700 James O'Dea – Social Healing Project From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 31:59 james o'dea, kalliopeia, social healing project Kalliopeia Foundation no From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth.<br /><br /> http://kalliopeia.org/emergence.html 32B85F04-B95D-4894-862C-0FBE33C35300-7448-00035EF5CAA7529D-FFA Sun, 02 May 2010 04:53:46 -0700 Mary Evelyn Tucker – Thomas Berry Foundation From March 17th through 21st, 2010, Kalliopeia Foundation held a gathering for all of its current grant partners and associates, at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. We were blessed with not only very fine weather, but the opportunity to be together with a wonderful, inspiring group of people, many of whom would never otherwise find their way to meet one another. Much joy was experienced, much wisdom shared, and much reverence held for the spiritual nature of the life we share with all kingdoms on this Earth. 50:03 mary, evelyn, tucker, thomas berry, foundation, kalliopeia Kalliopeia Foundation no Kalliopeia Foundation is pleased to invite educators and parents for an evening discussion with scientist and scholar Sraddhalu Ranade, who will speak on integral education in the tradition of the late Indian visionary Sri Aurobindo. Proposing a radically different way of experiencing education and our role in it as parents and teachers, Sraddalu will discuss principles and techniques of education that foster in both children and adults a revivified sense of wonder and a more soulful engagement with the world. http://www.kalliopeia.org/newsletter/SraddhaluRanade.html C19051AD-B554-462B-9CD4-EC59C2CF9A11-536-000058107C2C0871-FFA Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:40:10 -0700 Scientist and scholar Sraddhalu Ranade will speak on integral education in the tradition of the late Indian visionary Sri Aurobindo. Kalliopeia Foundation is pleased to invite educators and parents for an evening discussion with scientist and scholar Sraddhalu Ranade, who will speak on integral education in the tradition of the late Indian visionary Sri Aurobindo. Proposing a radically different way of experiencing education and our role in it as parents and teachers, Sraddalu will discuss principles and techniques of education that foster in both children and adults a revivified sense of wonder and a more soulful engagement with the world. 1:37:30 sraddhalu, ranade, arobindo, ashram, india, integral, education, children, adult, spirit, kalliopeiea Kalliopeia Foundation no Duane Elgin will speak about his new book and the stunning insights emerging from science and spirituality that offer a new understanding of the universe, ourselves, and the human journey. Duane brings together evidence from cosmology, biology and physics to suggest that the universe is not fragmented and dead but rather unified and alive— an insight that, in turn, is in harmony with all of the world’s major spiritual traditions. A living universe perspective radically transforms our concept the cosmos, our identity as beings of cosmic connection, and our understanding of the evolutionary journey of the human family.<br /><br /> Duane Elgin has dedicated his life to writing and speaking about our world in transition: on the staff of a Presidential Commission on the American Future; as a senior social scientist at a major think tank (SRI International) doing studies on the long range future; co-authoring a book with the eminent scholar, Joseph Campbell, Changing Images of Man; and writing seminal books that include Awakening Earth, Promise Ahead, The Living Universe, and Voluntary Simplicity. He has also co-founded three trans-partisan organizations working for media accountability and citizen empowerment. Duane received the International Goi Peace Award in recognition of his contribution to a global “vision, consciousness, and lifestyle” that fosters a “more sustainable and spiritual culture.” He earned an MA in economic history from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Wharton School.<br /><br /> Duane Elgin's website is: www.awakeningearth.org http://kalliopeia.org/newsletter/DuaneElgin.html 166E4F71-0517-4543-B914-503844CD1FFE-467-00003FC47786959A-FFA Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:31:25 -0700 Duane Elgin speaks about his new book and the stunning insights emerging from science and spirituality that offer a new understanding of the universe, ourselves, and the human journey. Duane Elgin will speak about his new book and the stunning insights emerging from science and spirituality that offer a new understanding of the universe, ourselves, and the human journey. Duane brings together evidence from cosmology, biology and physics to suggest that the universe is not fragmented and dead but rather unified and alive— an insight that, in turn, is in harmony with all of the world’s major spiritual traditions. A living universe perspective radically transforms our concept the cosmos, our identity as beings of cosmic connection, and our understanding of the evolutionary journey of the human family. Duane Elgin has dedicated his life to writing and speaking about our world in transition: on the staff of a Presidential Commission on the American Future; as a senior social scientist at a major think tank (SRI International) doing studies on the long range future; co-authoring a book with the eminent scholar, Joseph Campbell, Changing Images of Man; and writing seminal books that include Awakening Earth, Promise Ahead, The Living Universe, and Voluntary Simplicity. He has also co-founded three trans-partisan organizations working for media accountability and citizen empowerment. Duane received the International Goi Peace Award in recognition of his contribution to a global “vision, consciousness, and lifestyle” that fosters a “more sustainable and spiritual culture.” He earned an MA in economic history from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Wharton School. Duane Elgin's website is: www.awakeningearth.org 1:09:30 duane, elgin, universe, living, spirituality, science, cosmology, kalliopeia Kalliopeia Foundation no We are delighted to invite you to spend an evening with Jacques Verduin (IPP Founder), Rusty Trunzo and Pat Mims, two former life sentenced men that spent 30 and 20 years incarcerated and Arlinda Love, a mother, victim and activist that works with them in the Richmond community. The evening offers stories of strength and inspiration from people that live lives of service dedicated to sharing the real answers they have found in dealing with "living life on life's terms". Be ready to be amazed, deeply moved, and bent over in laughter by these characters and their testimony from the trenches. You might find some answers to 'issues you are doing time on in your own life...'<br /><br /> Jacques Verduin is the founder and executive director of the Insight Prison Project (IPP). For over a decade this project has been teaching thousands of prisoners a highly practical process of transformation that includes emotional literacy, somatic awareness, non-violence and restorative justice. IPP runs 20 classes in San Quentin, works in 6 other state prisons and regularly travels abroad to train folks in other countries on issues ranging from gang violence to prisoner rehabilitation. He has built a small cadre of 'Change Agents' a team of former life sentenced men trained by IPP during their incarceration that now work with imprisoned and gang youth in Oakland and Richmond. The agency offers training to existing organizations in offering a life skills curriculum that increases their success rate with challenged youth. http://kalliopeia.org/newsletter/InsightPrisonProject.html 967ECFC6-FDA9-4B8C-B984-106B51A7A372-305-0000090D7AE99C3F-FFA Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:11:52 -0800 A talk with Jacques Verduin, Rusty Trunzo, Pat Mims, and Arlinda Love of the Insight Prison Project We are delighted to invite you to spend an evening with Jacques Verduin (IPP Founder), Rusty Trunzo and Pat Mims, two former life sentenced men that spent 30 and 20 years incarcerated and Arlinda Love, a mother, victim and activist that works with them in the Richmond community. The evening offers stories of strength and inspiration from people that live lives of service dedicated to sharing the real answers they have found in dealing with "living life on life's terms". Be ready to be amazed, deeply moved, and bent over in laughter by these characters and their testimony from the trenches. You might find some answers to 'issues you are doing time on in your own life...' Jacques Verduin is the founder and executive director of the Insight Prison Project (IPP). For over a decade this project has been teaching thousands of prisoners a highly practical process of transformation that includes emotional literacy, somatic awareness, non-violence and restorative justice. IPP runs 20 classes in San Quentin, works in 6 other state prisons and regularly travels abroad to train folks in other countries on issues ranging from gang violence to prisoner rehabilitation. He has built a small cadre of 'Change Agents' a team of former life sentenced men trained by IPP during their incarceration that now work with imprisoned and gang youth in Oakland and Richmond. The agency offers training to existing organizations in offering a life skills curriculum that increases their success rate with challenged youth. 2:00:24 insight, prison,project, jacques,verduin, rehabilitation, victim, incarcerate, San Quentin, gang, youth, redemption Kalliopeia Foundation no This is part one of a two part conversation with Jon Young.<br /><br /> As we build meaningful relationships with the earth, our communities and ourselves, we move into a deeper awareness of our self as an integral part of the natural world. Tracking, animal language, pattern-recognition, and other cultural mentoring techniques that have been used by a variety of cultures for thousands of years allow us to see our environment with greater clarity, and to experience our souls through intimate connection to the natural world. Kalliopeia is delighted to present Jon Young, a skilled teacher in nature awareness, to speak about this experience and how it opens a path of regenerative living for ourselves and for future generations.<br /><br /> Jon Young grew up in Monmouth County, NJ, and was mentored during his childhood as a naturalist, tracker, and survivalist by the tracker and author Tom Brown, Jr. This mentoring forms the basis for Jon's work. In 1978 Tom Brown, Jr. founded the outdoor tracking and survival school The Tracker School in Asbury, NJ, where Jon worked off and on as an instructor, special guest and children's program development specialist until 2001.<br /><br /> Inspired by his experiences with Tom Brown, Jr. as well as other mentors, and fueled by his studies in natural history and anthropology, Jon has pioneered an approach to nature awareness blending mentoring and cultural techniques from around the world with a broad array of tools for connecting with nature and developing holistic tracking skills. Jon developed a system that is now called “8 Shields Cultural Mentoring,” which tracks processes and provides techniques that are built into the design of one-on-one mentoring programs, family mentoring practices, community-based mentoring and more traditional modes of education. The 8 Shields Cultural Mentoring model has now influenced well over 100 nature-oriented programs in the United States, Canada and Europe, and is also used in his consulting for organizations, government agencies and communities around the world. http://www.kalliopeia.org/newsletter/JonYoung.html 2EFC34D8-BB75-4A29-A087-1340D0E1C44F-381-00000A66648AE6B0-FFA Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:07:31 -0700 Kalliopeia presents Jon Young, a skilled teacher in nature awareness, to speak about this experience and how it opens a path of regenerative living for ourselves and for future generations. This is part one of a 2 part conversation with Jon Young. As we build meaningful relationships with the earth, our communities and ourselves, we move into a deeper awareness of our self as an integral part of the natural world. Tracking, animal language, pattern-recognition, and other cultural mentoring techniques that have been used by a variety of cultures for thousands of years allow us to see our environment with greater clarity, and to experience our souls through intimate connection to the natural world. Kalliopeia is delighted to present Jon Young, a skilled teacher in nature awareness, to speak about this experience and how it opens a path of regenerative living for ourselves and for future generations. Jon Young grew up in Monmouth County, NJ, and was mentored during his childhood as a naturalist, tracker, and survivalist by the tracker and author Tom Brown, Jr. This mentoring forms the basis for Jon's work. In 1978 Tom Brown, Jr. founded the outdoor tracking and survival school The Tracker School in Asbury, NJ, where Jon worked off and on as an instructor, special guest and children's program development specialist until 2001. Inspired by his experiences with Tom Brown, Jr. as well as other mentors, and fueled by his studies in natural history and anthropology, Jon has pioneered an approach to nature awareness blending mentoring and cultural techniques from around the world with a broad array of tools for connecting with nature and developing holistic tracking skills. Jon developed a system that is now called “8 Shields Cultural Mentoring,” which tracks processes and provides techniques that are built into the design of one-on-one mentoring programs, family mentoring practices, community-based mentoring and more traditional modes of education. The 8 Shields Cultural Mentoring model has now influenced well over 100 nature-oriented programs in the United States, Canada and Europe, and is also used in his consulting for organizations, government agencies and communities around the world. 1:44:53 kalliopeia, jon,young,8 shields, institute, nature, tracking, regenerative, design,RDI, Kalliopeia Foundation no This is part two of a two part conversation with Jon Young.<br /><br /> As we build meaningful relationships with the earth, our communities and ourselves, we move into a deeper awareness of our self as an integral part of the natural world. Tracking, animal language, pattern-recognition, and other cultural mentoring techniques that have been used by a variety of cultures for thousands of years allow us to see our environment with greater clarity, and to experience our souls through intimate connection to the natural world. Kalliopeia is delighted to present Jon Young, a skilled teacher in nature awareness, to speak about this experience and how it opens a path of regenerative living for ourselves and for future generations.<br /><br /> Jon Young grew up in Monmouth County, NJ, and was mentored during his childhood as a naturalist, tracker, and survivalist by the tracker and author Tom Brown, Jr. This mentoring forms the basis for Jon's work. In 1978 Tom Brown, Jr. founded the outdoor tracking and survival school The Tracker School in Asbury, NJ, where Jon worked off and on as an instructor, special guest and children's program development specialist until 2001.<br /><br /> Inspired by his experiences with Tom Brown, Jr. as well as other mentors, and fueled by his studies in natural history and anthropology, Jon has pioneered an approach to nature awareness blending mentoring and cultural techniques from around the world with a broad array of tools for connecting with nature and developing holistic tracking skills. Jon developed a system that is now called “8 Shields Cultural Mentoring,” which tracks processes and provides techniques that are built into the design of one-on-one mentoring programs, family mentoring practices, community-based mentoring and more traditional modes of education. The 8 Shields Cultural Mentoring model has now influenced well over 100 nature-oriented programs in the United States, Canada and Europe, and is also used in his consulting for organizations, government agencies and communities around the world. http://www.kalliopeia.org/newsletter/JonYoung.html B5B3EE28-56F1-4FDB-868F-FE32776F66CE-381-00000AE8FF888C9F-FFA Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:14:03 -0700 Kalliopeia presents Jon Young, a skilled teacher in nature awareness, to speak about this experience and how it opens a path of regenerative living for ourselves and for future generations. This is part two of a two part conversation with Jon Young. As we build meaningful relationships with the earth, our communities and ourselves, we move into a deeper awareness of our self as an integral part of the natural world. Tracking, animal language, pattern-recognition, and other cultural mentoring techniques that have been used by a variety of cultures for thousands of years allow us to see our environment with greater clarity, and to experience our souls through intimate connection to the natural world. Kalliopeia is delighted to present Jon Young, a skilled teacher in nature awareness, to speak about this experience and how it opens a path of regenerative living for ourselves and for future generations. Jon Young grew up in Monmouth County, NJ, and was mentored during his childhood as a naturalist, tracker, and survivalist by the tracker and author Tom Brown, Jr. This mentoring forms the basis for Jon's work. In 1978 Tom Brown, Jr. founded the outdoor tracking and survival school The Tracker School in Asbury, NJ, where Jon worked off and on as an instructor, special guest and children's program development specialist until 2001. Inspired by his experiences with Tom Brown, Jr. as well as other mentors, and fueled by his studies in natural history and anthropology, Jon has pioneered an approach to nature awareness blending mentoring and cultural techniques from around the world with a broad array of tools for connecting with nature and developing holistic tracking skills. Jon developed a system that is now called “8 Shields Cultural Mentoring,” which tracks processes and provides techniques that are built into the design of one-on-one mentoring programs, family mentoring practices, community-based mentoring and more traditional modes of education. The 8 Shields Cultural Mentoring model has now influenced well over 100 nature-oriented programs in the United States, Canada and Europe, and is also used in his consulting for organizations, government agencies and communities around the world. 1:30:35 kalliopeia, jon,young,8 shields, institute, nature, tracking, regenerative, design,RDI, Kalliopeia Foundation no This introduction will present some of the basic premises of alchemy as taught during the Renaissance and Age of Enlightenment. Participants will discuss what alchemy is and what it is not, as well as examine the movement from an Alchemical World View to a Chemical World View during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The conversation will evolve into an exploration of how society has now come full circle into a Living Systems World View. http://www.kalliopeia.org/newsletter/KevinTownley.html 8C3D8637-D5BF-4B60-A611-7FC8D692E804-352-0000060A6647E7F7-FFA Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:08:31 -0700 This introduction will present some of the basic premises of alchemy as taught during the Renaissance and Age of Enlightenment. This introduction will present some of the basic premises of alchemy as taught during the Renaissance and Age of Enlightenment. Participants will discuss what alchemy is and what it is not, as well as examine the movement from an Alchemical World View to a Chemical World View during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The conversation will evolve into an exploration of how society has now come full circle into a Living Systems World View. 1:58:07 kevin, townley, alchemy, kalliopeia, renaissance, spirit, inner, life, Kalliopeia Foundation no Part 1: This recording of a one-day workshop examines the philosophy and practice of the alchemists. Participants explored how all things in existence participate in three fundamental alchemical principles: Mercury, Sulfur, and Salt. These names are part of a symbolic language that represents form, quality, and life – principles that all known things possess.<br /><br /> The workshop investigates these principles and how they manifest in the kingdoms of nature, mineral, vegetable, animal, and human. Also, a further examination of the cycles of time are explored and how knowledge of these cycles can lead to a deeper understanding of the world we live in. http://www.kalliopeia.org/newsletter/KevinTownley.html 13BE0076-C3CB-4E10-BFBF-FE16A6BFACFC-352-0000066B18315CB1-FFA Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:46:39 -0700 This one-day workshop examines the philosophy and practice of the alchemists. This recording of a one-day workshop examines the philosophy and practice of the alchemists. Participants explored how all things in existence participate in three fundamental alchemical principles: Mercury, Sulfur, and Salt. These names are part of a symbolic language that represents form, quality, and life – principles that all known things possess. The workshop investigates these principles and how they manifest in the kingdoms of nature, mineral, vegetable, animal, and human. Also, a further examination of the cycles of time are explored and how knowledge of these cycles can lead to a deeper understanding of the world we live in. 2:19:19 kevin, townley, alchemy, Kalliopeia Foundation no Part 2: This recording of a one-day workshop examines the philosophy and practice of the alchemists. Participants explored how all things in existence participate in three fundamental alchemical principles: Mercury, Sulfur, and Salt. These names are part of a symbolic language that represents form, quality, and life – principles that all known things possess.<br /><br /> The workshop investigates these principles and how they manifest in the kingdoms of nature, mineral, vegetable, animal, and human. Also, a further examination of the cycles of time are explored and how knowledge of these cycles can lead to a deeper understanding of the world we live in. http://www.kalliopeia.org/newsletter/KevinTownley.html 9C25AB06-1268-477C-825F-F132A317C7DA-352-000006E794D987AC-FFA Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:44:25 -0700 This one-day workshop examines the philosophy and practice of the alchemists. This recording of a one-day workshop examines the philosophy and practice of the alchemists. Participants explored how all things in existence participate in three fundamental alchemical principles: Mercury, Sulfur, and Salt. These names are part of a symbolic language that represents form, quality, and life – principles that all known things possess. The workshop investigates these principles and how they manifest in the kingdoms of nature, mineral, vegetable, animal, and human. Also, a further examination of the cycles of time are explored and how knowledge of these cycles can lead to a deeper understanding of the world we live in. 1:57:21 kevin, townley, alchemy, Kalliopeia Foundation no