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Why the Dalai Lama Matters
His Act of Truth as the Solution for China, Tibet, and the World
Why the Dalai Lama Matters explores just why he has earned the world's love and respect, and how restoring Tibet's autonomy within China is not only possible, but highly reasonable, and absolutely necessary for all of us together to have a peaceful future as a global community.
- Publications Books
- June 3, 2008
- 256 pages
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"Why the Dalai Lama Matters" with Robert Thurman
Author and Buddhist scholar, Professor Robert Thurman, discusses his new book Why the Dalai Lama Matters with former IONS President James O’Dea. Dr. Thurman explains how the situation between China and Tibet affects the whole world.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2008-08-13
- 00:38:40
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Contemplative Mind, Hard Science
In this tantalizing excerpt from his new book, the Dalai Lama suggests that Western science will never understand consciousness without some help from an ancient tradition.
- Publications Articles
- December 2005 - February 2006
- 4 pages
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"The Mind's Brain" with Sharon Begley (sample)
In this teleseminar, host Cassandra Vieten discusses fascinating developments in neuroscience with author and Newsweek science columnist Sharon Begley. Many scientists believed the brain loses its plasticity with aging, but Sharon tells us that research now shows we can continue to learn throughout life.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2008-05-13
- 00:07:21
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Talking to God
Portrait of a World at Prayer
Essays by internationally renowned writers of faith explore the universal significance of prayer in this inspirational volume of lush images and meditative words.
- Publications Books
- October 28, 2006
- 176 pages
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Shift Issue 9
AN EMERGING VISION OF THE MYSTERIES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
EMBRACING THE IMMATERIAL UNIVERSE
by Bruce H. LiptonWE ARE ALL SAVANTS
by Diane PowellNEUROETHICS: A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED
by Martha J. FarahWHY THE BLEEP?
by Trish RileyCONTEMPLATIVE MIND, HARD SCIENCE
by His Holiness the Dalai LamaNATIVE WISDOM IN A QUANTUM WORLD
by Glenn Aparicio ParryROMANCING THE COSMOS
by Richard TarnasFrontiers of Research
Experimenter Effects in Psi Research
by Marilyn SchlitzTelepathy Inside and Out
by Dean Radin- December 2005 - February 2006
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"Practical Visionary" with Corinne McLaughlin
8 Keys to Spiritual Growth and Social Change
Activist and spiritual teacher Corinne McLaughlin discusses her new book and how you can change yourself and change the world at the same time. Discover 8 keys to the New World within you and and all around you, with surprising solutions to our toughest problems and tools for your spiritual growth.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2010-03-18
- 00:53:36
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"Bridging the Science of Emotion with Contemplative Traditions" with Margaret Kemeny (sample)
This teleseminar journeys to the frontiers of stress and healing with Dr. Margaret Kemeny, who is Professor of Psychiatry and director of a joint PhD program in Health Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience between the UCSF and UC Berkeley campuses. She talks with host Marilyn Schlitz, identifying the links between psychological factors, the immune system and health.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2008-11-04
- 00:03:00
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"Wisdom of the Heart" with Joan Borysenko (part 1 of 2)
Intimacy, Love, and Health
In this engaging discussion about the path to wholeness, Joan shares the wisdom of a variety of spiritual leaders. This approach is in keeping with the mission of her Claritas Institute, which teaches students to respect the differences between traditions while simultaneously recognizing the essential spirituality they share.
- Audio Lectures
- 2005-07-06
- 00:53:09
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"Wisdom of the Heart" with Joan Borysenko (part 2 of 2)
Intimacy, Love, and Health
In this engaging discussion about the path to wholeness, Joan shares the wisdom of a variety of spiritual leaders. This approach is in keeping with the mission of her Claritas Institute, which teaches students to respect the differences between traditions while simultaneously recognizing the essential spirituality they share.
- Audio Lectures
- 2005-07-06
- 00:52:26
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Essential Shifts Interview: Elisabet Sahtouris
In this talk, Elisabet draws inspiration from the extraordinary designs provided by nature showing how we can live more lightly and sustainable. She sees abundant evidence for us transitioning from a primarily competitive and egocentric era, which is typical of young populations of any species, into an era in which we learn to cooperate and communicate as one global family.
- Audio Interviews
- 2006-04-10
- 00:25:06
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Essential Shifts Interview: Michael Bernard Beckwith
In this interview, Michael turns the spotlight on the root assumptions of scarcity and fear that underpin war, sustainability, and other collective crises. He shares his insights into community building, leadership and spiritual living through connecting to a larger source of intelligence, abundance, and healing.
- Audio Interviews
- 2006-05-15
- 00:27:37
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Essential Shifts Interview: Julia Butterfly Hill
Julia Butterfly Hill is known for her environmental activism, but she is also a deeply spiritual and reflective being. In this dialogue, she reveals her sense that the most important thing we can do is to hold an image of our world as whole, connected, and complete.
- Audio Interviews
- 2006-09-06
- 00:29:18
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Teleseminar with Sylvia Boorstein
Host Cassandra Vieten talks with author, psychologist, and spiritual teacher Sylvia Boorstein, who shares ways to bring spiritual practices into every day life. From standing in line at the grocery store to driving in heavy traffic, she suggests we repeat: “May I (“you” or a specific name) be peaceful; May I be happy; May I be free from suffering.”
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2008-03-11
- 00:59:40
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Essential Shifts Interview: Andrew Harvey
In this interview, scholar and mystic Andrew Harvey blazes a path straight into the sacred heart, shying away from none of the horror of the world’s situation while calling us into our most naked and vulnerable core.
- Audio Interviews
- 00:52:49
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"Science of Spiritual Transformation" with Solomon Katz
In this teleseminar, host Cassandra Vieten talks with anthropologist, professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and former board president of Metanexus Institute, Dr. Solomon Katz. Their dialogue explores some of the findings from the Metanexus Institute's Spiritual Transformation Scientific Research Program ...
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2008-07-08
- 01:07:24