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Conference Directory
4th Annual International Conference on Engaging the Other: The Power of Compasion
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Venue Name: San Mateo Marriott Hotel
Country: United States of America
City: San Mateo
State: California
Number of Attendees: 501-1000
Webinar or Virtual Event: No
Keywords: Public
Start Date of Conference:: 11-12-2009
End Date of Conference: 11-15-2009
Description of Conference: ~ CHALLENGE YOUR STEREOTYPES ~
At a time when polarization is the culprit,
a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary conference examining concepts of "The OTHER" from a universal, cross-cultural perspective to promote wider public dialogue about images of "Us and Them"
Keynotes by: Huston Smith, Michael Lerner, Michael Ostrolenk
Co-Sponsored by:
Common Bond Institute,
Meridian University, Transpartisan Alliance,
National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation,
and International Humanistic Psychology Association
Supported by:
Public Conversations Project
Endorsed by:
an international list of over 100 organizations and universities
~ REGISTRATION IS OPEN TO ALL ~
Continuing Education Credits (CECs) available
WE INVITE YOU TO:
an extraordinary conference to address the roots of fear-based belief systems, negative stereotypes, prejudice, polarization, enemy images, scapegoating, and artificial barriers of misunderstanding and distrust that divide us.
JOIN
over 75 presenters and visionaries - including conservatives and liberals from across the social-political spectrum, and hundreds of concerned individuals, to take part in 4 days of authentic dialogue bridging the divide and cultivating our capacity for appreciation of diversity, reconciliation, and genuine, respectful engagement.
"An important, timely dialogue ...everyone needs to be part of. "
PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE IS TO:
> Raise the level, depth, and breadth of public dialogue and awareness on core issues. The conference examines dimensions and dynamics of "The OTHER" on individual and group levels, and considers how enemy identity is formed, perpetuated, and manipulated.
> Identify and compile fundamental questions, dilemmas, and implications for further deep inquiry and examination in an expanding public dialogue, and to challenge embedded negative belief systems that promote adversarial perceptions of the "The Other."
> Tap our shared wisdom and compassion as a community - from the local to the global - in developing practical applications to address divisiveness and polarization and to promote a shared consciousness of peace.
> Create Networking Opportunities for collaboration
> Formulate findings and products to make available to all.
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