consciousness

What if the world embodied our highest potential? What would it look like? As the structures of modern society crumble, is it enough to respond with the same tired solutions? Or are we being called to question a set of unexamined assumptions that form the very basis of our civilization?

From the malignancy of Rupert Murdoch to the
murderous (under-reported) air strikes on civilians in Iraq, Afghanistan,
even villagers in Pakistan (again!), we seem to be hurtling hopelessly to
the brink. Yet the closer the cliff, the more we succumb to distraction,
delusion, titillation and denial. You can’t start wars and stop emissions at

Tibetan Buddhist leader His Holiness the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa describes how oneness begins as an internal experience, explaining that Tibetan Buddhists have studied and meditated a great deal on this ultimate truth. While traditional practices do foster a consciousness of oneness, His Holiness says that religions must also adapt to the changing needs of people.

This short video is a retrospective of our journey this past year, offering a picture of what is being born during this time of global transformation.

FREE SCREENING
at the Gaia Arts Center in Berkeley
Monday, January 28, at 6pm