Explorations Conference (Early Bird) & May Gathering (Free Event)

Krishnamurti Foundation of America

Self-knowledge is not a thing to be bought in books, nor is it the outcome of a long painful practice and discipline, but it is awareness, from moment to moment, of every thought and feeling as it arises in relationship. Relationship is not on an abstract, ideological level but an actuality, the relationship with property, with people, and with ideas. Relationship implies existence and, as nothing can live in isolation, to be is to be related.

Our conflict is in relationship, at all the levels of our existence, and the understanding of this relationship, completely and extensively, is the only real problem that each one has. This problem cannot be postponed nor be evaded. The avoidance of it only creates further conflict and misery; the escape from it only brings about thoughtlessness, which is exploited by the crafty and the ambitious.

J. Krishnamurti

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This yearâs Explorations Conference will be held from Friday, May 4, through Sunday, May 6, 2018, at the Krishnamurti Center in Ojai.

The conference will address the theme of ârelationshipâ and âthe mirror of relationship,â with a focus on the problem of conflict in human relationship. Various dimensions of this theme will be examined from a range of perspectives that span not only Krishnamurtiâs body of work, but also those from contemporary evolutionary and developmental neuroscience, psychology, sociology, anthropology and philosophy.

The intent of featuring these different and often divergent perspectives is to sharpen our understanding of the content and principles guiding these viewpoints and their boundary conditions, in order to precipitate unexpected connections as well as the possibility of a more unified and coherent set of insights.

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New Speakers

Heather E. Heying was a professor of evolutionary biology at The Evergreen State College for 15 years. While there, she taught students how to think critically, in part through exploring remote sites in the neotropics. Earlier, while earning a PhD in Biology from the University of Michigan, her dissertation on evolutionary ecology and sexual selection won the universityâs top honor. She now writes and speaks on the evolution of sex, social systems, and consciousness; human evolution; vertebrate biology; philosophy of science; education; and civil discourse and ideology, among other topics.

Fran Faraz is the Peace Studies Program Director at Golden West College. She teaches courses in Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Leadership and Social Justice. She focuses on teaching peace through an understanding of human rights, ecological and economic well-being, equity, non-violence, and intellectual transformation. Fran hosts the annual Peace Conference at Golden West College, as well as a number of other peace-themed events and forums throughout the year.

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When
From Friday, May 4
to Sunday, May 6

Where
Krishnamurti Center
1070 McAndrew Rd
Ojai, California (View Map)

Ticket (incl. Lunch)
3 days: $180 â Early Bird Price
1 day: $85
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Where to Stay
Accommodation in Ojai is limited. Please reserve soon.
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We invite you to our Annual May Gathering at the Krishnamurti Center in Ojai. Friends both local and from around the world come to listen to speakers, participate in dialogues, attend workshops, or simply enjoy the beauty of our campus. Choose from different programs on topics such as Consciousness and Education, or engage with teachers from our schools and scholars of Krishnamurtiâs teachings who share their understanding.

This yearâs gathering, titled Insights Into Education, will feature several educators from the various Krishnamurti Schools across the world and other speakers. Krishnamurtiâs vision of education goes beyond creating good alternative, holistic education. He often stated that the purpose of education is to bring about freedom, love, âthe flowering of goodnessâ and the complete transformation of society. During this Gathering we have various speakers addressing the educational challenges presented to us and discuss what this implies for the educational environments we are creating. The Annual Gathering is a free event and open to anyone.

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Information
View the list of speakers and bios here

When
From Saturday, May 12
to Sunday, May 13

Where
Krishnamurti Educational Center
1070 McAndrew Rd
Ojai, California (View Map)