Center for Non-Dualism

CenterForNonDualism.org

2nd Annual NonDualism Conference
Friday-Sunday, Feb 20-22, 2009

(Next is at Ramada on the beaches,
February 25-28, 2010)

Brooks Beal Center
(Map/Directions)
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Sponsored by the Center for NonDualism
(Whole program participation is requested,
though not absolutely required)
Conference2009@CenterForNonDualism.org

The Center for Non-Dualism is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Non-Dualism Conference from February 20-22, 2009. (On Sunday, February 22, there will be the regular Center Sunday program at the Brooks Beal Center)

Next Year: Our conference next year will be Thursday, Feb 18 - Sunday, Feb 21.

REGISTRATION: Please let us know as soon as you can of your intention to participate.
Please write to: conference2009@centerfornondualism.org.

GOALS: The goals of the Conference are to:

• Enjoy the camaraderie of people who share this perspective
• Better understanding of the nature of Non-Dualism
• Gain practical insight about Non-Dual meditation and practices
• Learn how to live Non-Dualism in a cultural of Dualism
• See the Non-Dual roots of yoga, religions, and philosophy

PRESENTATIONS:

• There will be a total of 9 presentations, with each presenter discussing three informative points or perspectives.
• One of these will be a panel discussion with Q&A.
• The topics may be from a wide range of areas, with each explaining the practical relationship to Non-Dual perspectives and practices in daily life.
• There will also be about 7-10 guided meditations.
• While there is a lot offered, there will be frequent brief breaks so that we can all enjoy our time together.On Saturday evening there will be entertainment followed by a longer meditation.

PRESENTERS: Following are the presenters (Bios are on the Center website)

Bill Campbell, Director
Felicia McQuaid, Director
Swami Jnaneshvara, Founder and Director
Ken Roman
Lal Goel
Mindy Broadstone
Ray Jones
Tulsi Alden

MEDITATIONS: There will be 9 guided meditations during the Conference.

HATHA YOGA: Hatha Yoga will be on Saturday and Sunday mornings from the perspective that Yoga is a spiritual practice, and that Hatha Yoga is a notable part of the greater whole of Yoga.

GENERAL overview of schedule :

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Sunday

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, February 20, 2009

5:00 – 6:00 Potluck Food and Fellowship
6:00 – 6:15 Conference and Evening Introduction – Bill Campbell
6:15 – 6:30 Meditation #1 – Felicia McQuaid
6:30 – 7:00 Presentation #1 – Ken Roman
7:00 – 7:10 Break
7:10 – 7:40 Presentation #2 – Mindy Broadstone
7:40 – 7:50 Break
7:50 – 8:20 Presentation #3 – Swami Jnaneshvara
8:20 – 8:30 Break
8:30 – 8:45 Meditation #2 – Ken Roman
8:45 – 9:00 Cleanup

SATURDAY, February 21, 2009

8:00 – 9:00 Hatha Yoga and Meditation #3 – Felicia McQuaid
9:00 – 9:30 Potluck Food, Fellowship, and Free Time

9:30 – 9:35 Morning Introduction
9:35 – 9:50 Meditation #4 – Bill Campbell
9:50 – 10:20 Presentation #4 – Felicia McQuaid
10:20 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:00 Presentation #5 – Lal Goel
11:00 – 11:10 Break
10:10 – 11:40 Presentation #6 – Bill Campbell
11:40 – 12:00 Meditation #5 – Phillip Ellis

12:00 – 2:00 Potluck Food, Fellowship, and Free Time

2:00 – 2:05 Afternoon Introduction
2:05 – 2:20 Meditation #6 – Mindy Broadstone
2:20 – 2:50 Presentation #7 – Ray Jones
2:50 – 3:00 Break
3:00 – 3:30 Presentation #8 – Tulsi Alden
3:30 – 3:40 Break
3:40 – 4:30 Presentation #9 – Panel Discussion
4:30 – 4:45 Meditation #7 – James Allen

4:45 – 5:30 Fellowship and Free Time
5:30 – 6:30 Potluck Food, Fellowship, and Free Time

6:30 – 6:45 Evening Introduction – Bill Campbell
6:45 – 7:30 Drumming – Mike Beck
7:30 – 7:45 Break
7:45 – 8:15 Harp – Leela (+ Steffanie Chappell singing)
8:15 – 8:30 Break
8:30 – 9:00 Meditation #8 – Swami Jnaneshvara (30-min Bhuta Shuddhi)

SUNDAY, February 22, 2009

9:30 – 10:30 Hatha Yoga and Meditation #9 - Carolyn Reynolds
10:30 – 11:00 Fellowship
11:00 – 12:00 Presentation #10 – Swami Jnaneshvara / Meditation #10 – Bill Campbell
12:00 – 1:00 Closing and Fellowship

TOPICS:

FRIDAY, February 20, 2009

6:30 – 7:00 Presentation #1 – Ken Roman
1) What is Meditation?
2) How can I deal with emotional turbulence?
3) What are male and female energies?

7:10 – 7:40 Presentation #2 – Mindy Broadstone
1) What is the role of faith in nondualism practices?
2) How does faith help us through the tough times?
3) Faith in what?

7:50 – 8:20 Presentation #3 – Swami Jnaneshvara
1) What essential ingredients lead to direct experience?
2) What about traditions and gurus? Do I need these?
3) How do monks and non-monks have direct experience?

SATURDAY, February 21, 2009

9:50 – 10:20 Presentation #4 – Felicia McQuaid
1) What role does Hatha Yoga play in the whole of the Yoga system?
2) What ways does Hatha Yoga benefit a Practitioner of the whole of Yoga?
3) How does hatha Yoga lead to direct NonDual experience?

10:30 – 11:00 Presentation #5 – Lal Goel
1) How do monotheism and nondualism relate to contemporary violence?
2) How do monotheistic religions divide humanity?
3) How can we find brotherhood through nondualism?

10:10 – 11:40 Presentation #6 – Bill Campbell
1) What books should I read/study on Non-Dualism?
2) Why should I Contemplate?
3) How does Contemplation integrate into my Practices?

2:20 – 2:50 Presentation #7 – Ray Jones
1) Can Christian concepts coexist with Non-Dualism?
2) How can we view God "up there" and me "down here"?
3) Can Nondualists glean peace from Bible passages?

3:00 – 3:30 Presentation #8 – Tulsi Alden
1) How does meditation affect body systems and relate to nondualism?
2) How can I remain mindful of nondual reality during busy days?
3) How can my "householder" life be a help rather than hindrance?

FEES: The conference is being offered in the traditional way of imparting these kinds of teachings. That is, there is no fee. However, we live in a very real world, even though it might ultimately be unreal in the Non-Dualistic sense. Therefore, we ask that you donate whatever you feel is an appropriate amount for a conference of this type (please note that our speakers and other volunteers are not paid). Your donations will most definitely determine the future of the conferences and the Center for Non-Dualism.

REGISTRATION: Please let us know as soon as you can of your intention to participate. Your registration will help us with planning. Please do write sooner rather than later. Please write conference2009@centerfornondualism.org.

POTLUCK FOOD: Please contact Phillip Ellis to let him know what food you would like to bring and for which days. Write to Phillip at phillip@centerfornondualism.org. If you are looking at this shortly before the conference and do not have time to contact Phillip, please bring some potluck food donation of your choice.

CLEANUP and OTHER VOLUNTEERING: Please contact Ray Jones to volunteer to help during the conference. Write him at ray@centerfornondualism.org.

We look forward to a large turnout to support our collective views on Non-Dualism and to increase awareness in our greater Emerald Coast community. This will be a very enjoyable weekend of friendship, fun, learning and practice.

In loving service,

Bill Campbell,
Felicia McQuaid,
Swami J. Bharati

Directors
Center for Non-Dualism

You may also contact us individually at:
Bill Campbell: Bill@CenterForNonDualism.org
Felicia McQuaid: Felicia@CenterForNonDualism.org
Swami Jnaneshvara: SwamiJ@CenterForNonDualism.org