BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:www.indybay.org PRODID:-//indybay/ical// v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Indybay-18552124 SEQUENCE:18590228 CREATED:20081119T045100Z DESCRIPTION:27 Days of Change: Practice Period for Agents of Social ChangeDecember 2 to 28 | Opening Ceremony December 2, 6:30 PMPRACTICAL personal peace & social justice for Agents of Social ChangeCommit to a 6-point personal change program for 27 Days to learnHOW to BE THE CHANGE you wish to see in the world.Includes fearless Meditation & Yoga, cleanses, retreat, community support and more.Engaging ones inner life is an act of social change and resistance.Join us to:Seed more solutions rather than aggressionDeepen connection rather than separationCultivate sustainability rather than burnoutWhen work for a more just, equitable and sustainablesociety is championed by individuals and organizationsthat cultivate compassion and presence as much as they dostrategies and campaigns, potential for real transformation,both personal and social, -- Transformative Change -- Begins...-- angel Kyodo williams, Guiding Teacher, Center for Transformative ChangeDeveloping presencethe continuous, moment-to-momentpractice of being in relationship with every aspect of ourlives, helps us unite our good intentions to BE the changewe wish to see, by adding the practical aspect of helpingfolks to figure out HOW.During the 27 Days of Change, you commit to intensifying contemplativepractice and attention on three levels, which when brought together,form a holistic relationship to our life and creates the conditions fortransformation: 1. inner: personal development focus, sitting/body practices 2. interpersonal: relationships & community participation 3. global/social: examination of our personal impact on the world we live in 27 Days of Change Event Schedule:- Opening CeremonyTuesday, December 2nd, 6:30pm (Bring your completed Intention Agreement.)- fearless Meditation I: practice of the bodyFREE for Agents of Social ChangeWednesday, December 3rd, 7-9:30pmMore info below.- Dharma Talk with angel Kyodo williamsGuiding Teacher of Center for Transformative ChangeThursday, December 4th, 7:20pm- urbanRETREAT Intensive: Wake Up for ChangeFRI - SUN December 5 - 7RSVP Required. More info below.- fearless Yoga3 Sundays Beginning December 7th, 10:00am- 27 Days of Change Cleanse WeekTuesday, December 9 - 15More info below.- Participant Check-inSunday, December 7th, 11:30am - 12:30pm Sunday, December 21st, 11:30am - 12:30pm - Closing CeremonySunday, December 28th, 9:00amSeal your Commitment: 6-Point Intention AgreementTo seal your commitment, fill out a 6-Point Intention Agreement that allows you to consider areas of your life to deepen. The Intention Agreement calls for: Daily Practice:Increase in sitting meditation, both at home and at the Center (if local) Personal Challenge:something in your life you wish to addressBehavior Shift:releasing an unwanted, unproductive behavior Community Engagement:participation in supporting a social change project Footprint Reduction:commitment to bring attention to & reduce ecological footprint To view 6-Point Personal Change Program Intention Agreement:http://www.newdharma.com/staticpages/index.php?page=27daysofchangeintentionagreementTo Participate in 27 Days of Change:You can participate informally, choosing Personal Practiceor formally, as a Participant. With formal participation, your Practice Period IntentionAgreement is witnessed and signed by the Guiding Teacher.Your intentions can be reviewed with a mentor student, there are increased opportunities for interviews, and youreceive individual support from the Teacher. Practice Period Participants also commit to keeping a daily practice journal and to two Practice Period Group meetings.Participants should expect to engage the full Practice Period,making only essential adjustments as absolutely necessary forone's life.More Information:Visit: http://www.newdharma.comCall toll free: 866 PEACE 2008 | 866 732 2320To RSVP or if you have questions contact chandra at chandra[at]urbanpeace[dot]comurbanRETREAT Intensive: Wake Up for ChangeFRI - SUN December 5 - 7Begins Friday, Dec. 5 at 7:00 PMThis weekend retreat focuses on applying inner awareness tobroad-based social change. Take time to strengthen thefoundation of your work in the world; deepen your intentionsfor sustainable, centered social change. Be more than the CHANGE,Be TRANSFORMATION.Space is limited. RSVP REQUIREDNo one turned away for lack of funds.Partial work exchange available.Donation: $125-$85. Members: $65Dana (generous giving) for teaching welcome.All are welcome.______________________________________________fearless Meditation I: practice of the bodyPart 1 of a 3 Part SeriesWednesday, December 3rd, 7-9:30pmAdmission: $30-20. Members: $15.FREE for Agents of Social Change and those who have taken the course in the past.fearless Meditation I: practice of the body is an in-depthintroduction to nonsectarian, universal meditation taughtin a social justice context.Engaging one's inner life is an act of social change and resistance.Be more than the CHANGE, Be TRANSFORMATION.______________________________________________27 Days of Change Cleanse WeekTuesday, December 9 - Monday, December15Cleansing is a great way to begin setting newintentions, bringing together body, mind, andspirit. During the Practice Period, take the opportunity to cleanse and receive support fromthe container of the Practice Period and the community.In the past, participants have done the Master Cleanse, Intestinal Cleanse, Kidney Cleanse, LiverCleanse for anywhere from 3 days to 10 days or more. You can do any cleanse you wish.\n\n\n\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/11/18/18552124.php SUMMARY:27 Days of Change: Practice Period for Agents of Social Change LOCATION:Center for Transformative Change\n2584 Martin Luther King Jr Way\nBerkeley, CA 94704 URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/11/18/18552124.php DTSTART:20081203T023000Z DTEND:20081203T040000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR