International Conference on "ENGAGING THE OTHER"
The Power of Compassion

October 26-29, 2006
Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

An international, multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary conference
examining concepts of "The OTHER" from a universal, cross-cultural perspective to promote wider public dialogue about concepts of "Us and Them"

Sponsored by
Common Bond Institute
Co-sponsored by
HARMONY Institute,
the International Humanistic Psychology Association
the Fetzer Institute,
and Western Michigan University

Supported by a growing international list of universities and organizations

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

www.cbiworld.org for full details

PROGRAM COMPONENTS (within a 3 1/2 day schedule):
> 5 Plenary Speakers
> 5 Plenary Panels
> 26 Concurrent Sessions
> 3 Daily Conference-wide Facilitated Dialogue Groups
> Evening Cultural programs and Community activities
> E-conference links to Satellite Locations at universities and
institutes in the US and various countries to expand an inclusive
global dialogue.
> E-dialogues and E-working groups, created during the conference
as themes emerge, to continue the dialogue process beyond the
conference and lead into future events.
> Media Exhibits and Events

AN OUTANDING, DIVERSE POOL OF PRESENTERS:
Huston Smith, Sam Keen, Marianne Williamson, Archbishop Elias Chacour, Maureen O'Hara, James O'Dea, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Abdul Aziz Said, Eyad El Sarraj, Ruchama Marton, Sen. John Vasconcellos, Jamal Dajani, David Michaelis, Geshe Gendun Gyatso, Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, Don Edward Beck, Mohammed Abu-Nimer, Joseph Montville, Aftab Omer, Aisha Gray Henry, Jeffrey Mishlove, Lee Mun Wah, Stanley Krippner, Paul VonWard, Sharif Abdullah, Gorka Espiau, Ihsan Alkhatib, Satsuki Ina, Marilyn Youngbird, Ahmad Hijazi, Ohad Bar Shalom, Steve Olweean, Alexander Badkhen, Mark Pevzner, Gay Barfield, Marvelene Hughes, Deborah Koff-Chapman, Mukti Khanna, Josh White Jr., Steve Fabick, Bruce Gibb, Elza Maalouf, David Schoem, A T Miller, Robert Oppenheimer, James Macsay, Lewis Gover, Anna Rodina, Hana Hasan, Alvaro Cedeno, Wendy Woods, Charles Behling, LaRon Williams, Elizabeth Barton, Ilham Al-Sarraf, Anna Badkhen, Gemma Bulos, Brenda Rosenberg, Kate Runyon, Sharon Lowe, Jane Dutton, Margaret Warner, Sandy Heierbacher, Shadia Kanaan, Robert Small, Paul Clements, Mushtaq Luqmani, Laurie White.

PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE IS TO:
> Raise the level, depth, and breadth of public dialogue and awareness on core issues. Examine dimensions and dynamics of "The OTHER" on individual and group levels, and consider how enemy identity is formed, perpetuated, and manipulated, including fear-based belief systems, negative stereotypes, projection, prejudice, and scapegoating. Explore concepts through psychological (intra-personal & inter-personal), sociological, cultural, anthropological, historical, philosophical, & spiritual perspectives.
> Identify and compile fundamental questions, dilemmas, and implications for further deep inquiry and examination
> Tap our shared wisdom and compassion as a community - from the local to the global - in developing practical applications.
> Formulate findings to make available to all

PARTICIPATION: The conference brings together key presenters and participants from around the world. The event is open to the public.

LOGISTICS:
Dates: October 26-29, 2006 (Thurs. night to Sun. afternoon)
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA - Radisson Plaza Hotel
Program: Posted on-line, and also available by Email on request.
Registration: On-line, or contact CBI directly
CEC: Continuing Education Credits available

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For Information and Registration, CONTACT:
COMMON BOND INSTITUTE
Steve Olweean, Director, Conference Coordinator
12170 S. Pine Ayr Drive, Climax, Michigan 49034
Ph/Fax: 269-665-9393 E-mail: SOlweean@aol.com
Program, registration, site information, and full details available at Website: www.cbiworld.org