Schedule 2013-14
Schedule 2013-14 |
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"It is somewhat ironic that an appeal for universal altruism must be packaged as a self-help program to attract an audience these days, but such is the state of our world. In this work, renowned author Karen Armstrong offers little that is new - attend any Unitarian Universalist service for proof - but that in no way diminishes her message: "it has become imperative to apply the Golden Rule globally". . . Fundamentalists of all faiths will reject this book, offended that it paints their absolute truths as merely useful myths. The anti-religious are also certain to attack it for elevating pleasant falsehoods above that which can be proven scientifically. To everyone living their lives between these two extremes I am happy to recommend this book." - Timothy Walker |
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| DATE | TOPIC | PRESENTER |
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| Sep. 5 |
Preface: Wish for a Better World | Viewing and discussion of a Karen Armstrong & Bill Moyers video |
| Sep. 12 | Step 1: Learn about Compassion; Compassion in the Buddhist Tradition Introduction by Judith McDermott Listen to Radhule Weininger's reflections Further reflections, guided meditation, and discussion |
Radhule Weininger, Clinical Psychologist |
| Sep. 19 | Steps 2 & 3: Your own world -- Compassion for yourself;
Compassion in the Hindu Tradition Introduction by Bob Doering Listen to Vrajaprana's reflections Discussion with audience |
Pravrajika Vrajaprana, Vedanta Temple |
| Sep. 26 | Step 4: Empathy; Compassion in the Christian Tradition Introduction by Keith Forster Listen to Fr. Jim's reflections Q & A with audience |
Fr. Jim Clarke, St. John's Seminary, Camarillo |
| Oct. 3 | Steps 5 & 6: Mindfulness & Action; Compassion in the Islamic Tradition Introduction by John Michal Listen to Imam Niazi's teaching Q & A with audience |
Imam Yama Niazi, Islamic Society of S. B. |
| Oct. 10 | Step 7: How Little We Know; Compassion in the Jewish Tradition Introduction by John Michal Listen to Rabbi Stone's reflections Q & A with audience |
Rabbi Suzy Stone, Congregation B'nai B'rith |
| Oct. 17 | Step 8: How should we speak to one another? Deepening our conversations through compassion Introduction by Elizabeth Ruhgé Listen to Dawn George's reflections Q & A with audience |
Dawn George, Marriage & Family Therapist |
| Oct. 24 | Step 9: Concern for everybody; Compassion in Hospice Care Introduction by John Michal Listen to Steve Jacobsen's reflections Q & A with audience |
Steve Jacobsen, Hospice of Santa Barbara |
| Oct. 31 | Steps 10 & 11: Knowledge and Recognition; Compassion in music and song Introduction by Anne Heck Listen to Thomas Heck's reflections More musical examples and singing |
Thomas Heck, Musicologist / Steering Committee member |
| Nov. 7 | Step 12: Love your enemies & "a last word" on Compassion: engaging the powers that be Introduction by Thomas Heck Listen to Dennis Apel's reflections Dennis and Tensie's dialogue with audience |
Dennis Apel, Beatitudes House, Guadalupe |
AUDIO RECORDINGS
When arrangements can be made, we provide digital audio recordings of these presentations for the convenience of those who missed them. Click the blue links above, as they become available, to review the presentations. Be patient while the MP3 files download, as they can be large (5 to 10 MB each in size). You may listen through your computer using headphones or speakers, or download the files for later listening on a device like an iPod.
| Winter-Spring 2006 | Fall 2006 |
| Winter-Spring 2007 | Fall 2007 |
| Winter-Spring 2008 | Fall 2008 |
| Winter-Spring 2009 | Fall 2009 |
| Winter-Spring 2010 | Fall 2010 |
| Winter-Spring 2011 | Fall 2011 |
| Winter-Spring 2012 | Fall 2012 |
| Winter-Spring 2013 |