Spirit Matters Talk

25 Nov 2019 14:45 by Discussion by Dennis and Phil

Arthur Kleinman MD, is one of the most influential scholars and writers on psychiatry, anthropology, global health, and cultural issues in medicine. Educated at Stanford University and Stanford Medical School, he is currently professor of psychiatry and of medical anthropology at Harvard Medical School as well as Esther and Sidney Rabb Professor of Anthropology in Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Having spent decades doing field research in China and Taiwan, he is also a leading expert on East Asia, and was the Victor and William Fung Director of Harvard’s Asia Center from 2008 to 2016. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His latest book is The Soul of Care: The Moral Education of a Husband and a Doctor, a memoir of his spiritual and moral transformation as caregiver for his wife, who was stricken with Alzheimers. We spoke about the subject of that book, his profound experience, the undervalued importance of care in medicine, and his pres

Arthur Kleinman, MD, is one of the most influential scholars and writers on psychiatry, anthropology, global health, and cultural issues in medicine. Educated at Stanford University and Stanford Medical School, he is currently professor of psychiatry and of medical anthropology at Harvard Medical School as well as Esther and Sidney Rabb Professor of Anthropology in Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Having spent decades doing field research in China and Taiwan, he is also a leading expert on East Asia, and was the Victor and William Fung Director of Harvard’s Asia Center from 2008 to 2016. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His latest book is The Soul of Care: The Moral Education of a Husband and a Doctor, a memoir of his spiritual and moral transformation as caregiver for his wife, who was stricken with Alzheimers. We spoke about the subject of that book, his profound experience, the undervalued importance of care in medicine, and his pre

Arthur Kleinman by Discussion by Dennis and Phil

26 Nov 2019 17:39 by Discussion by Dennis and Phil

Peter Booth is a scholar and translator of the 14th Century Persian poet Hafiz. A member of the DC-area Iranian Culture Association (Kanoon Iran), he studied Sanskrit and sacred Indian texts at Georgetown University, received a B.A. in English Literature from Bard College, and attended Harvard Graduate School in Persian Language and Literature. He then studied Persian Literature at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in Iran. For 32 years he was a resident in Avatar Meher Baba’s home, Meherabad, in rural India, where he helped build water and electrical systems, roads, and other infrastructure. He is currently completing a detailed study of Hafiz’s poetry, titled The Incomparable Hafiz. Peter is also a contributor to the new book, The Illuminated Hafiz: Love Poems for the Journey to Light. We spoke about that book as well as Peter’s own spiritual path and Meher Baba. Learn more about Peter Booth and Meher Baba here: https://www.meherbabatravels.com/films-videos/film-vhs-dvd-makers/peter-booth/

07 Nov 2019 14:42 by Discussion by Dennis and Phil

Duncan Ryuken Williams was born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and British father. After growing up in Japan and England, he moved to the U.S. to attend Reed College and then Harvard, where he earned a Ph.D. in Religion. He is currently Professor of Religion and East Asian Languages & Cultures at the University of Southern California, and the Director of the USC Shinso Ito Center for Japanese Religions and Culture. He was ordained in 1993 as a Buddhist priest in the Soto Zen tradition and served as the Buddhist chaplain at Harvard from 1994-96. The editor or co-editor of many academic publications, he is the author of The Other Side of Zen: A Social History of Soto Zen Buddhism in Tokugawa Japan and most recently, American Sutra: A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War. We spoke about Zen, his unusual background, the history of Buddhism in America, and the internment of Japanese Americans in World War II. Learn more about Duncan Williams here: https://www.duncanryukenwilliams.com/

Duncan Ryuken Williams was born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and British father. After growing up in Japan and England, he moved to the U.S. to attend Reed College and then Harvard, where he earned a Ph.D. in Religion. He is currently Professor of Religion and East Asian Languages & Cultures at the University of Southern California, and the Director of the USC Shinso Ito Center for Japanese Religions and Culture. He was ordained in 1993 as a Buddhist priest in the Soto Zen tradition and served as the Buddhist chaplain at Harvard from 1994-96. The editor or co-editor of many academic publications, he is the author of The Other Side of Zen: A Social History of Soto Zen Buddhism in Tokugawa Japan and most recently, American Sutra: A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War. We spoke about Zen, his unusual background, the history of Buddhism in America, and the internment of Japanese Americans in World War II. Learn more about Duncan Williams here: https://www.duncanryukenwilliams.com/

Duncan Ryuken Williams was born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and British father. After growing up in Japan and England, he moved to the U.S. to attend Reed College and then Harvard, where he earned a Ph.D. in Religion. He is currently Professor of Religion and East Asian Languages & Cultures at the University of Southern California, and the Director of the USC Shinso Ito Center for Japanese Religions and Culture. He was ordained in 1993 as a Buddhist priest in the Soto Zen tradition and served as the Buddhist chaplain at Harvard from 1994-96. The editor or co-editor of many academic publications, he is the author of The Other Side of Zen: A Social History of Soto Zen Buddhism in Tokugawa Japan and most recently, American Sutra: A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War. We spoke about Zen, his unusual background, the history of Buddhism in America, and the internment of Japanese Americans in World War II. Learn more about Duncan Williams here: https://www.duncanryukenwilliams.com/

29 Oct 2019 18:15 by Discussion by Dennis and Phil

Christian Conte, PhD, is a licensed professional counselor, a certified Domestic Violence Counselor, and a Certified Level V Anger Management Specialist (the highest level possible). The creator of “Yield Theory”—which combines radical compassion with conscious education—for the effective treatment of anger issues, he was the resident therapist on VH1’s Family Therapy, co-host of USA Network’s The Secret Life of Kids, and co-host of Spike TV’s Coaching Bad with football Hall of Famer, Ray Lewis. He currently applies his Yield Theory in maximum security prisons throughout Pennsylvania. The author of Zen Parent, Zen Child and The Anger Management Workbook, his latest book, Walking through Anger: A New Design for Confronting Conflict in an Emotional Charged World, was recently published by Sounds True. We spoke about his Buddhist-oriented spirituality, his work with prisoners, how to deal with our own and others’ anger, and related issues. Learn more about Christian Conte here: www.DrChristianConte.com

29 Oct 2019 18:00 by Discussion by Dennis and Phil

Christian Conte, PhD, is a licensed professional counselor, a certified Domestic Violence Counselor, and a Certified Level V Anger Management Specialist (the highest level possible). The creator of “Yield Theory”—which combines radical compassion with conscious education—for the effective treatment of anger issues, he was the resident therapist on VH1’s Family Therapy, co-host of USA Network’s The Secret Life of Kids, and co-host of Spike TV’s Coaching Bad with football Hall of Famer, Ray Lewis. He currently applies his Yield Theory in maximum security prisons throughout Pennsylvania. The author of Zen Parent, Zen Child and The Anger Management Workbook, his latest book, Walking through Anger: A New Design for Confronting Conflict in an Emotional Charged World, was recently published by Sounds True. We spoke about his Buddhist-oriented spirituality, his work with prisoners, how to deal with our own and others’ anger, and related issues. Learn more about Christian Conte here: www.DrChristianConte.com

29 Oct 2019 18:00 by Discussion by Dennis and Phil

Sarah Taylor is a stand-up comedian and actor as well as a spiritual/creative mentor and energy healing practitioner based in Los Angeles. She has performed on NBC, CBS, ABC, and at many top comedy clubs, including The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, and The Improv. After undergoing a series of profound, radical, and abiding inner shifts, she began serving others as a catalyst to turn inward and realize the radiance of their true nature. When she performs Cosmic Joke at The Hollywood Improv Lab she ends with a short meditation. Her The Divine Mess Show is a one-of-a-kind experience that combines comedy and a longer healing meditation. She is working on a book title Basic Sh*t: What You Need To Know About Healing, Thriving, And Waking Up. We spoke about her spiritual breakthroughs, the link between humor and spirituality, and her work as both an entertainer and a spiritual teacher/healer. Learn more about Sarah Taylor here: www.sarahtaylor.org

28 Oct 2019 17:29 by Discussion by Dennis and Phil

Peter Sterios is an internationally recognized yoga teacher and architect based in San Luis Obispo, CA. He is the founder of LEVITYoGA, MANDUKA, and creator of the popular yoga DVD series “Gravity & Grace,” which is one of Yoga Journal’s top 15 yoga DVDs of all time. For three years (2011-2013) Peter taught yoga at the White House for Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity initiatives, and in 2018, he was invited to the Pentagon to share his ideas about yoga’s therapeutic effects for the US Marine Corps. He also co-founded KarmaNICA, a charitable organization for underprivileged children in rural Nicaragua. His first book Gravity & Grace: How to Awaken Your Subtle Body and the Healing Power of Yoga was recently published. We spoke about his new book, what he means by “subtle body,” his work at the White House, and his take on the contemporary yoga scene. Learn more about Peter Sterios here: https://levityoga.com/peter-sterios-welcome-and-biography

01 Oct 2019 14:04 by Discussion by Dennis and Phil

Dani Antman is an internationally known energy healer and interfaith minister in Santa Barbara, CA. She has been at the forefront of energy medicine and healing since 1992, when she graduated from the Barbara Brennan School of Healing. Dani was a senior teacher at the School for Nondual Healing and Awakening for more than nine years, has led workshops at the Esalen Institute and other venues, and is trained to work with PTSD and trauma. She has also spent years immersed in the study of Kabbalah and Kundalini Science and employs both system in helping others progress on their spiritual path. She is the author of Wired for God: Adventures of a Jewish Yogi. We spoke about her memoir, her remarkable spiritual journey, and the nuances of Kabbalah and Kundalini. Learn more about Dani Antman here: http://www.wiredforgod.com/