Sat Aug 4 (12 noon) to Sun Aug 5 (12 noon): 24-Hour Community Meditation for Global Peace at the Tivoli Fountain on the Capitol Campus, near 12th & Capitol Way. This annual event begins at noon on the first Saturday in August, rain or shine, and brings together all kinds of people who wish to join others in silent prayer or meditation for peace. Experience the peace of shared silence with a shared purpose. Come at any time for silent meditation or prayer. Some come for an hour or two, others stay all twenty-four hours.
Explore the relationship between Gandhi's spiritual path, which he called "satyagraha," literally, "holding to the truth," NVC (Nonviolent Communication), and our own personal commitment to spiritual practice. With Rod Davis, Ph.D. Fee: $70 ($90 after 5/26). Some scholarships available. Info and registration: (360) 754-1600, www.fernhavencenter.org
Learn a simple, effective 5-point program of daily spiritual practice for growing in strength, peace, and joy. With Rod Davis, Ph.D. - based on a distillation of core strategies in his 28 years of dedicated spiritual practice and training. Fee: $70 ($90 after 3/10). Some scholarships available. Info and registration: (360) 754-1600, www.fernhavencenter.org
The Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County is offering our popular
40-HOUR BASIC MEDIATION TRAINING
Jan 22nd – 26th, 2007, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily