As we honor this year’s Earth Day celebration, we find ourselves reflecting on human relationships with nature and the complex ecologies that have supported life on Earth for millions of years. As a species, it’s clear we face a quandary rooted in mindsets that separate people and nature. However, cultivating gratitude, community resilience, and deep relationship with the land offers a hopeful path for a more harmonious future.
Bridging Wisdom from Contemplative Traditions with Ecological Ways of Life The Pathways to Planetary Health initiative hosted a conversation to explore contemplative approaches to the critical ecological challenges of our time. This online Garrison Institute Forum focused on the growing recognition of ecological realities and the integration of traditional Asian spiritual traditions and philosophies in addressing modern environmental issues. Stephen…
In a world grappling with rapid and interconnected social, ecological, and economic changes, a growing movement is reimagining a future centered on the wellbeing of people and the planet. In a recent Garrison Institute Forum with Stephen Posner, director of the Pathways to Planetary Health initiative, Amanda Janoo shared her personal journey and insights into economic paradigms and the transformative…
In November 2024, Dr. Daniel Siegel joined the Garrison Institute’s managing director Steve Varley for an engaging discussion of Dr. Siegel’s new book, Personality and Wholeness in Psychotherapy. Together, they explored how personality patterns, often viewed as fixed traits, can be transformed into dynamic pathways for growth, integration, and self-discovery.
The recent Garrison Institute Fellowship Forum featuring Dr. Srikumar Rao in conversation with Dr. Angel Acosta proved to be an enlightening and transformative experience for all who attended. This thought-provoking session delved deep into the vital themes of creativity, personal mastery, and contemplative leadership, offering valuable insights for navigating today’s rapidly changing world.
Doughnut Economics: A Framework for a Regenerative and Distributive Society Kate Raworth, Leonora Grcheva, and Erinch Sahan in conversation with Jonathan F.P. Rose On Monday, June 24th, 2024, Kate Raworth, Leonora Grcheva, and Erinch Sahan of the Doughnut Economics Action Lab joined Garrison Institute co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose for a conversation hosted by Pathways to Planetary Health on an economic framework for a…
On May 30th, the Garrison Institute hosted an enlightening Fellowship Forum titled “Artificial Intelligence and Our Spiritual Imagination.” This profound conversation between renowned philosopher Dr. Bayo Akomolafe and Dr. Angel Acosta delved into the complex interplay between AI and spirituality, challenging participants to reimagine their understanding of technology. The forum began with the provocative idea that AI was not created…
On Friday, June 7th, 2024, Dekila Chungyalpa joined Garrison Institute co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose for a conversation hosted by Pathways to Planetary Health on Integrating Faith-Based, Psychological, and Ecological Approaches to Resilience. Dekila brought deep insights from her work in research and advocacy related to resilience and human wellbeing. She is founder and director of the Loka Initiative and has…