thinking like a system!
jhalifax
what we need to sense
re. breakdown, emergence
and the life of organizations
in the midst of abhidharma
true modern buddhism
a great and important training at upaya,
www.upaya.org
upaya@upaya.org
505 986 8518
Apr 03, 2008 — Apr 06, 2008
THINKING LIKE A SYSTEM: How to Intervene in a System for Social Change
Instructors: Merle Lefkoff, Ph.D, John Goekler | |
Description: For many of us, the greatest challenges to living our principles arise in the social systems of which we are a part, such as our families, communities and work places. This training blends complexity science and Buddhist principles to guide our interventions in these systems to foster positive social change. Drawing on emerging work in physics, neuroscience, biology and systems dynamics, we examine how the alignment of spiritual practice with science can open space for joyous collaboration and creativity, and give deeper meaning to all our endeavours. Just as attraction and repulsion need each other, our goal is to accept the deep sense of powerlessness that many of us feel when confronted with oppressive structures, and recommit our efforts with wholeheartedness to a skilful transformation process. Merle Lefkoff a Ph.D in Political Science, has been involved in peacemaking and mediation efforts in some of the most troubled places on Earth. John Goekler integrates emerging understandings in physics, neurobiology, systems dynamics and complexity science with spiritual traditions. | |
Tuition (Members): $440.00 | |
Access: Public
buddhism
May 2008