Happy June!
The light is increasing to the zenith point of the year, at times blindingly so.
And it doesn't last all that long either. Let us celebrate in many ways…
One way I'll be celebrating this coming weekend, is by offering harp and voice at Ensemble Laude's "Gala in the Gardens" Fundraiser:
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Hope to see you there!
Philipp
Monday, June 15, 2015
Monday, March 23, 2015
Blooming Time is here!
Happy to announce several public events I will be playing for this week:
This evening, at 7:00pm, an old friend, Dan MacIsaac, has asked me to 'set the tone' for his public talk on "The Catholic Imagination", to be held at St. Joseph Church, 785 Burnside Rd. W. in Saanich, BC
He will share reflections on art and music, as articulated by Catholic Artists and Musicians through the centuries, with various visual images to enhance his message.
And next Sunday, March 29th, I will return to the Juan de Fuca Library, 1759 Island Hwy, Colwood, BC. at 1:30 pm to offer contemplative harp music for the emerging Easter/Spring season.
Please join me in gratitude for the wonders of this season.
Enjoy!
Happy to announce several public events I will be playing for this week:
This evening, at 7:00pm, an old friend, Dan MacIsaac, has asked me to 'set the tone' for his public talk on "The Catholic Imagination", to be held at St. Joseph Church, 785 Burnside Rd. W. in Saanich, BC
He will share reflections on art and music, as articulated by Catholic Artists and Musicians through the centuries, with various visual images to enhance his message.
And next Sunday, March 29th, I will return to the Juan de Fuca Library, 1759 Island Hwy, Colwood, BC. at 1:30 pm to offer contemplative harp music for the emerging Easter/Spring season.
Please join me in gratitude for the wonders of this season.
Enjoy!
Monday, March 2, 2015
March-ing on….?
As "busy" has become a tired and insufficient adjective for life in our time (and even sometimes an excuse), I want to make sure I choose that morning cup of tea on the shoreline... to greet the sun and new day with gratitude. And it is always more satisfying when I can share that with someone I love. Then truly… Fortuna smiles for another moment!
May your March be blessed with moments claimed for their stillness, spaciousness, and gratitude!
As "busy" has become a tired and insufficient adjective for life in our time (and even sometimes an excuse), I want to make sure I choose that morning cup of tea on the shoreline... to greet the sun and new day with gratitude. And it is always more satisfying when I can share that with someone I love. Then truly… Fortuna smiles for another moment!
May your March be blessed with moments claimed for their stillness, spaciousness, and gratitude!
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Happy Mothers' Day!
Here's to all those who live the tireless commitment of nurturing new growth and unfolding in the children they are born to bring into the world. You are awesome and beautiful. And here's to all those mothers who have gone before us... your examples of love and patience, will and passion endure in our hearts.
And after 15 years, I still hold you Jeannine, as you held me... with gratitude and faith!
Merci beaucoup!
Here's to all those who live the tireless commitment of nurturing new growth and unfolding in the children they are born to bring into the world. You are awesome and beautiful. And here's to all those mothers who have gone before us... your examples of love and patience, will and passion endure in our hearts.
And after 15 years, I still hold you Jeannine, as you held me... with gratitude and faith!
Merci beaucoup!
Monday, April 8, 2013
Happy April!
So out with the old, and in with the new is it? 'Farewell' to an Iron Lady, and 'Hello' to someone with large shoes to fill... claiming the legacy/title of one of nature's gentle ones- Francis.
Are we willing to try on new clothes, give each other another chance at re-inventing ourselves, and embrace the opportunities to truly live passionate, and compassionate lives?
One of my dear nieces shared a sweet thought yesterday, about a young child's observation of their family dogs' "being put down".... When the childs' parents were asked by the Veterinarian if their child was okay with being present at the procedure, they replied "no worries... our child knows that dogs have a shorter life than humans, because it doesn't take them as long to learn how to live life to the fullest"! Hip hip hoorah!
Looking forward to meeting a group of Vancouver Island University (Anthropology) students this week up in Cedar/Yellowpoint. I'll be introducing Music-Thanatology there, as well as in Richmond next month at an annual Nurses' Conference. There seems to be a sprouting of creative opportunities popping up, so here's to sowing more seeds, tending the garden, and watching good things grow!
Getting hands in the earth... and on the strings!
Be well.
So out with the old, and in with the new is it? 'Farewell' to an Iron Lady, and 'Hello' to someone with large shoes to fill... claiming the legacy/title of one of nature's gentle ones- Francis.
Are we willing to try on new clothes, give each other another chance at re-inventing ourselves, and embrace the opportunities to truly live passionate, and compassionate lives?
One of my dear nieces shared a sweet thought yesterday, about a young child's observation of their family dogs' "being put down".... When the childs' parents were asked by the Veterinarian if their child was okay with being present at the procedure, they replied "no worries... our child knows that dogs have a shorter life than humans, because it doesn't take them as long to learn how to live life to the fullest"! Hip hip hoorah!
Looking forward to meeting a group of Vancouver Island University (Anthropology) students this week up in Cedar/Yellowpoint. I'll be introducing Music-Thanatology there, as well as in Richmond next month at an annual Nurses' Conference. There seems to be a sprouting of creative opportunities popping up, so here's to sowing more seeds, tending the garden, and watching good things grow!
Getting hands in the earth... and on the strings!
Be well.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Acoustic Treats
"Getting irrigated"
Last nights' performance by Martin Joseph at Victoria's Alex Goolden Hall was like some full-on, hose-down water massage! The seemingly un-limited energy and generosity of this gifted Welsh Songwriter left me vibrating with a feeling of "no matter how confined circumstances may appear, there is change and promise all around!" And his anthemic "On my way...running, loving, stumbling" brought us all to our feet,in a village-making moment.
Afterward, I passed out a "business card" to some acquaintances who had also enjoyed the show. As we parted, the fellow added, "I hope I don't have to use this (my services), but thanks"....
It was a reminder that when we are honest with each other, our basic view of life is that we prefer life, not death. And I have often enough been asked if "spending so much time with death and dying" doesn't get depressing? Though I wrestle with depression on a rhythmic basis, I believe that, little by little, a more prevailing "focus of gratitude" seems to be the best "blue pill" I can ever need to reach for- of course getting together with friends and family for other music-making activity goes a long way to achieving a balance in the self-care department as well. So, we find our nourishment wherever we can, and hopefully keep "showing up" a little wiser each day!
Thank you Corrie!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Staying with authentic experience....
A few friends gathered for a group meditation yesterday morning, which was part of a much broader "online community" meditation. I haven't done much of any "sitting" meditation for some time, and with others even less frequently.... However, something happened for me and the other 3 there, as we all agreed to share some of our experiences of what came up in the meditation, and how we might describe the "energy" within and between us, both during and afterwards, sitting in closer proximity. We agreed to "go deeper" than our usual safe, and familiar ways of communicating and relating to each other...(?)
I was aware of the great vulnerabilty I felt and the others also felt, but also of the great trust and responsibility that was implicit in our verbal reflections. Each one had a unique expression of what they had (and were) experiencing, and each one was able to be honest with the group about what was true and essential about what they saw and felt, in the moment. After finding a natural closing point, we relaxed into less intense being together, but the bond made during the meditation and reflections afterwards, made our "hanging out time" (over hot drinks) more potent and relaxed at the same time?!
If only we could carry that awareness and attentiveness out into our day.... and we can! Even if I have only very-superficial interactions with others in the course of a day, I can still remember their essential wholeness, through a brief meeting of the eyes, or any other more subtle soul imprint.... The urgent task before me is to also remember to hold the other with compassion!
I was also reminded by one of the group that each of us is here to do what we are good at, i.e. something that is unique to our particular experience and gifts. It was also reflected to me that each of us needs to put our gifts to their highest use, or towards where they will have the greatest impact. So, it thus follows that I need to revisit my musical gifts with this in mind, and to use my hands for music-making.... over and above swinging a hammer?.... Now if I could only find a way through this one!
I was aware of the great vulnerabilty I felt and the others also felt, but also of the great trust and responsibility that was implicit in our verbal reflections. Each one had a unique expression of what they had (and were) experiencing, and each one was able to be honest with the group about what was true and essential about what they saw and felt, in the moment. After finding a natural closing point, we relaxed into less intense being together, but the bond made during the meditation and reflections afterwards, made our "hanging out time" (over hot drinks) more potent and relaxed at the same time?!
If only we could carry that awareness and attentiveness out into our day.... and we can! Even if I have only very-superficial interactions with others in the course of a day, I can still remember their essential wholeness, through a brief meeting of the eyes, or any other more subtle soul imprint.... The urgent task before me is to also remember to hold the other with compassion!
I was also reminded by one of the group that each of us is here to do what we are good at, i.e. something that is unique to our particular experience and gifts. It was also reflected to me that each of us needs to put our gifts to their highest use, or towards where they will have the greatest impact. So, it thus follows that I need to revisit my musical gifts with this in mind, and to use my hands for music-making.... over and above swinging a hammer?.... Now if I could only find a way through this one!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
One chance.... one moment to enter!
So, while many courageous souls assert there human dignity and thirst for change around the planet, there is also a horizon for a more personal kind of exploration - a sojourn en France...!
Miryam and I will accompany Monique, Dominique, and Amber to the land of the Huchets...next month!
Besides much walking in Paris, there will be a special visit to the fountainhead of the medieval Labyrinth tradition at Chartres Cathedral, a "homecoming" tour of the Loire valley from west to east, and then South to Bourgogne, where a pilgrim of monastic infirmary music will connect with the beauty of Cluny and Taize....
I will be bringing a good-sized lyre (the reverie harp) with me as well, as that is the only harp-like instrument small enough for the overhead carry-on compartment of the plane. I fully intend to play wherever possible, and for whomever may benefit- be they infants... or bedridden elders....
It is a dream coming in to being, on this our 25th wedding anniversary year...!
We invite and look forward to a Bonne Voyage!
Grosses Bises!
Miryam and I will accompany Monique, Dominique, and Amber to the land of the Huchets...next month!
Besides much walking in Paris, there will be a special visit to the fountainhead of the medieval Labyrinth tradition at Chartres Cathedral, a "homecoming" tour of the Loire valley from west to east, and then South to Bourgogne, where a pilgrim of monastic infirmary music will connect with the beauty of Cluny and Taize....
I will be bringing a good-sized lyre (the reverie harp) with me as well, as that is the only harp-like instrument small enough for the overhead carry-on compartment of the plane. I fully intend to play wherever possible, and for whomever may benefit- be they infants... or bedridden elders....
It is a dream coming in to being, on this our 25th wedding anniversary year...!
We invite and look forward to a Bonne Voyage!
Grosses Bises!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Cooling Down to Autumn
What a summer!
Never as brief as what I imagine an Arctic bloom to be- some day I would like to get to see that! But summer for many of us Canadians is lamentably short. This one was sweet nonetheless. I am thankful for a generous helping of time in nature, with family, friends... but also many wonderful musical moments that included a pre-natal invitation to a new member of the family, several bedside vigils for elders on their end-of-life journey, memorials, funerals, and even a wedding thrown in there for good measure!
Now it's time for projects that bring me back to building inner resources, and to making good on a long-held dream of "laying down some tracks": a CD of Harp, Voice and other offerings that have lain dormant for too long. There seems to be a critical mass of motivation arising, and perhaps more importantly, a recognition that the time has come, and the right alignment of supportive souls and resources are present!
On to the studio!
Never as brief as what I imagine an Arctic bloom to be- some day I would like to get to see that! But summer for many of us Canadians is lamentably short. This one was sweet nonetheless. I am thankful for a generous helping of time in nature, with family, friends... but also many wonderful musical moments that included a pre-natal invitation to a new member of the family, several bedside vigils for elders on their end-of-life journey, memorials, funerals, and even a wedding thrown in there for good measure!
Now it's time for projects that bring me back to building inner resources, and to making good on a long-held dream of "laying down some tracks": a CD of Harp, Voice and other offerings that have lain dormant for too long. There seems to be a critical mass of motivation arising, and perhaps more importantly, a recognition that the time has come, and the right alignment of supportive souls and resources are present!
On to the studio!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Ensemble Laude Lauds
Thanks to Elizabeth and all the ensemble who put their hearts and souls into the tones that washed the walls in this last Sunday afternoon's Viriditas concert in Victoria.
The "surround sound" from behind our seats in the balcony sent shivers up and down my spine, and I felt nourished by the solo and multiple voice renderings that reverberated the very flesh and bones of St. Andrews' Presbyterian Church that day.
If you love Early Music delivered with passion and joy, then don't miss this groups' next offering- a matinee performance on Mother's Day (May 9th), at Providence Farm in Cowichan Bay. check them out:http://www.ensemblelaude.org/concerts.html
Heya!
The "surround sound" from behind our seats in the balcony sent shivers up and down my spine, and I felt nourished by the solo and multiple voice renderings that reverberated the very flesh and bones of St. Andrews' Presbyterian Church that day.
If you love Early Music delivered with passion and joy, then don't miss this groups' next offering- a matinee performance on Mother's Day (May 9th), at Providence Farm in Cowichan Bay. check them out:http://www.ensemblelaude.org/concerts.html
Heya!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
The Love that Moves the Universe!
Thanks to Paul N. who gifted Miryam and I with tickets to a Good Friday Vancouver Chamber Choir concert with members of the Vancouver Symphony orchestra, in the glorious Orpheum Theatre! We were irrigated with waves of tonal substance in our upper balcony seats, taken on a marvelous journey with a Schubert mass, Mozarts' Vesperae solennes de Confessore, and the world premiere of Canadian Composer, R. Murray Schafer's "The Love that Moves the Universe". This latter performance roused a standing ovation, with the composer himself emerging from the wings...
Based on several cantos of Dante's "Commedia" (Paradiso), Choir Director John Washburn arranged the choir and orchestra in two semi-circles of singers and instrumentalists respectively, around the stage. This technically-demanding piece, full of call and response, echo, and wide-ranging dynamic interplay between voices and instruments created a moving soundscape that was both familiar and novel for this composer.
The text itself (from over 7 centuries past) can still pull at the very soul of the listener in ways that renew and restore right relationship to our very place in the world and beyond...
From canto 33:
"O luce eterna che sola in te sidi
sola t'intendi, e de te intelletta
e intendente, te ami et arridi...
O light eternal, dwelling within yourself alone,
understood and understanding,
smiling at your own intents! "
Bella, Happy Spring!
Based on several cantos of Dante's "Commedia" (Paradiso), Choir Director John Washburn arranged the choir and orchestra in two semi-circles of singers and instrumentalists respectively, around the stage. This technically-demanding piece, full of call and response, echo, and wide-ranging dynamic interplay between voices and instruments created a moving soundscape that was both familiar and novel for this composer.
The text itself (from over 7 centuries past) can still pull at the very soul of the listener in ways that renew and restore right relationship to our very place in the world and beyond...
From canto 33:
"O luce eterna che sola in te sidi
sola t'intendi, e de te intelletta
e intendente, te ami et arridi...
O light eternal, dwelling within yourself alone,
understood and understanding,
smiling at your own intents! "
Bella, Happy Spring!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Online Symposium for Palliative Care
For anyone interested in webstreaming current issues and practices for Palliative Care, you might want to check out The 2nd Annual International Telehealth Palliative Care Symposium. I will be signing in for several sessions over the 3 days of April 27~29.
From "Traditional Healing among the Inupiaq" to "Are you at Peace", there is much to gnaw on here for my work, and anyone living with dying...
Bon appetit!
Philipp
From "Traditional Healing among the Inupiaq" to "Are you at Peace", there is much to gnaw on here for my work, and anyone living with dying...
Bon appetit!
Philipp
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Correction...
The film "Tous les Matins du Monde", mentioned yesterday is by Alain Corneau, not Alain Gaudet... And Jordi Savall was playing his bass viol for the Kay Meek Center performance March 8th...
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
Monday, March 15, 2010
A Mugician by any other name!
Last Tuesday evening, as I waited in a most pleasant line-up for the chance to meet the evenings' featured solo performer, the young family ahead of me were beaming with anticipation... The mother whispered " gosh, he looks like a priest with that burgundy scarf over the long, dark open jacket..." The 4-week-old baby in her father's arms "slept beautifully" throughout the (almost) 2-hour program, which spanned several centuries, and hinted at how "early music" can be right on time for thirsty ears in a time of soul impoverishment.
The instrument: the 7-string viol de gamba, the performer: Jordi Savall- a devoted and impassioned Catalonian musician, arranger, director, and ambassador of peace through music-making... The venue: the Kay Meek Center in West Vancouver- a spacious and acoustically well-designed performance theater built as an adjunct to the local High School...
Last year in May, I had found Jordi Savall's touring schedule on his Record labels' website, Alia Vox . When I discovered that he was to be performing with his entire family in a small rural church in franco-Switzerland, I decided to dream a little. Well, after contacting the box office in Villars sur Glannes (en Francais), I thought I might have a go at raising the funds for a "quick trip" over the Saint Nicholas festival (Dec.6th). Alas, the short story is I had to settle for a solo performance in Vancouver this month instead. Miryam and I were sooo ready for this! As it turned out, his son Ferran was not going to be on the December program.... So, perhaps my dream of hearing the whole family together will still find its' moment ...
Maestro Savall, after giving a heartfelt and compelling performance, stayed on for an hour signing CD's and programs, standing for photos, and otherwise genuinely engaging with the public. I was grateful to be able to thank him personally for being part of an inspiration for my musical journey into Music-Thanatology- he arranged and performed the soundtrack for Alain Corneau's film "Tous les Matins du Monde", where in the opening scene is the image of a solo musician (Monsieur de Saint-Colombe) playing his viol at the bedside of a dying patron...
The dedication to his craft, love for his instrument (built in the 1600's), and passion for releasing beautiful tone are all balanced in a presence that seems ageless. Now near 70 years-young, his place in the world is clear and strong- a musician who draws magic from both the bow and piccicato over 7 strings...!
Merci Beaucoup!
Philipp
The instrument: the 7-string viol de gamba, the performer: Jordi Savall- a devoted and impassioned Catalonian musician, arranger, director, and ambassador of peace through music-making... The venue: the Kay Meek Center in West Vancouver- a spacious and acoustically well-designed performance theater built as an adjunct to the local High School...
Last year in May, I had found Jordi Savall's touring schedule on his Record labels' website, Alia Vox . When I discovered that he was to be performing with his entire family in a small rural church in franco-Switzerland, I decided to dream a little. Well, after contacting the box office in Villars sur Glannes (en Francais), I thought I might have a go at raising the funds for a "quick trip" over the Saint Nicholas festival (Dec.6th). Alas, the short story is I had to settle for a solo performance in Vancouver this month instead. Miryam and I were sooo ready for this! As it turned out, his son Ferran was not going to be on the December program.... So, perhaps my dream of hearing the whole family together will still find its' moment ...
Maestro Savall, after giving a heartfelt and compelling performance, stayed on for an hour signing CD's and programs, standing for photos, and otherwise genuinely engaging with the public. I was grateful to be able to thank him personally for being part of an inspiration for my musical journey into Music-Thanatology- he arranged and performed the soundtrack for Alain Corneau's film "Tous les Matins du Monde", where in the opening scene is the image of a solo musician (Monsieur de Saint-Colombe) playing his viol at the bedside of a dying patron...
The dedication to his craft, love for his instrument (built in the 1600's), and passion for releasing beautiful tone are all balanced in a presence that seems ageless. Now near 70 years-young, his place in the world is clear and strong- a musician who draws magic from both the bow and piccicato over 7 strings...!
Merci Beaucoup!
Philipp
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Exciting New Publication!
Congratulations Jenn! Jenn Hollis is a colleague of mine, practising Music-Thanatology in the Boston area. Her new book, "Music at the End of Life" has been long-anticipated, and all of our circle are excited by it's upcoming launch.
Hopefully more people will come to know of this work in a new way.
Felicitations!
Philipp
Hopefully more people will come to know of this work in a new way.
Felicitations!
Philipp
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Lunch time-out tones!
Back in James Bay for Friday apres-lunch harp and voice offerings.
Unwind the clock for a few minutes, and return to the world refreshed.
Hosted by Animate Community for 4 consecutive Fridays starting Feb. 19th.
Listen to your Heart!
Unwind the clock for a few minutes, and return to the world refreshed.
Hosted by Animate Community for 4 consecutive Fridays starting Feb. 19th.
Listen to your Heart!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Harp for Art's Sake!
One never knows how the muses will inspire us, or open doors for us...?
Someone who attended last Friday evening's House concert in James Bay has invited me to play for an art show opening at the Empress! "Arts of all Sorts" hosts a widely diverse collection of works (for sale) by local artists of all ages- a fundraiser for an Emily Carr sculpture that has been commissioned for Victoria, with installation set for May.
It all takes place in the Empress Library Room, and I'll be playing on opening night (Monday)February 8, from 4:45pm....and once more on Saturday, February 13, from 2:45pm.
If you enjoy browsing original art, listening to poetry, storytelling, and some tones to go along with it, do drop by!
Avec plaisir!
Philipp
Someone who attended last Friday evening's House concert in James Bay has invited me to play for an art show opening at the Empress! "Arts of all Sorts" hosts a widely diverse collection of works (for sale) by local artists of all ages- a fundraiser for an Emily Carr sculpture that has been commissioned for Victoria, with installation set for May.
It all takes place in the Empress Library Room, and I'll be playing on opening night (Monday)February 8, from 4:45pm....and once more on Saturday, February 13, from 2:45pm.
If you enjoy browsing original art, listening to poetry, storytelling, and some tones to go along with it, do drop by!
Avec plaisir!
Philipp
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Heal the Heart House Concert- Thanks!
Thanks to all who came out for a wonderful, heartfelt evening.
It was "cozy" in that James Bay heritage house with folks right up to our knees, almost!
Kenn and I enjoyed ourselves immensely, and agreed that we could do this again sometime soon. One particularly special part of the evening for me was the silence that was held between the movements of playing my harp- people seem to thirst for that kind of spaciousness. Silence is indeed golden!
Miryam also suggested that we could do our own fundraising for the dojo at another appropriate venue with another band contributing as well...
Matched gov't funding for "Medecins Sans Frontiers" will get $100 from the proceeds to go towards relief efforts in Haiti! Thanks to Nicole at Animate Community for forwarding this.
Grateful for family and friends' support. May we get out to hear some of you at another "unplugged", live music event soon!
Merci, beaucoup!
Philipp
It was "cozy" in that James Bay heritage house with folks right up to our knees, almost!
Kenn and I enjoyed ourselves immensely, and agreed that we could do this again sometime soon. One particularly special part of the evening for me was the silence that was held between the movements of playing my harp- people seem to thirst for that kind of spaciousness. Silence is indeed golden!
Miryam also suggested that we could do our own fundraising for the dojo at another appropriate venue with another band contributing as well...
Matched gov't funding for "Medecins Sans Frontiers" will get $100 from the proceeds to go towards relief efforts in Haiti! Thanks to Nicole at Animate Community for forwarding this.
Grateful for family and friends' support. May we get out to hear some of you at another "unplugged", live music event soon!
Merci, beaucoup!
Philipp
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Prayers, songs for Haiti!
Once again world events reach our consciousness, and once again there are ways we can
respond. Sending out a prayer song of support for everyone affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti today. The folks in the streets of Port-Au-Prince seem to be able to do it under impossible conditions... So too can we who are non-local!
Miserere miserecordie... mercy and compassion s'il vous plait!
From sleepy Victoria...
respond. Sending out a prayer song of support for everyone affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti today. The folks in the streets of Port-Au-Prince seem to be able to do it under impossible conditions... So too can we who are non-local!
Miserere miserecordie... mercy and compassion s'il vous plait!
From sleepy Victoria...
Monday, January 11, 2010
Tough Questions for Religion
Compassionate Action - Humanity's Immune Response to a Planet in Crisis
JANUARY 19, 2010
4:30 - 6:00 PM
University of Victoria McLaurin Bldg
DAVID LAM AUDITORIUM
Free
Acclaimed filmmaker and spiritual activist Velcrow Ripper, director of Fierce Light and Scared Sacred discusses the global zeitgeist of compassionate action that is exploding around the planet today - "humanity’s immune response to a planet in crisis". It is the power that is released when spirituality is combined with activism, a transformation that is both inner and outer. Gandhi called it "soul force", Thich Nhat Hanh calls it "love in action", for Ripper it is "Fierce Light." It is the force of the Sacred Warrior, heart centered and fierce at the same time. A dynamic, engaging exploration of the world of spirit in action.
JANUARY 19, 2010
4:30 - 6:00 PM
University of Victoria McLaurin Bldg
DAVID LAM AUDITORIUM
Free
Acclaimed filmmaker and spiritual activist Velcrow Ripper, director of Fierce Light and Scared Sacred discusses the global zeitgeist of compassionate action that is exploding around the planet today - "humanity’s immune response to a planet in crisis". It is the power that is released when spirituality is combined with activism, a transformation that is both inner and outer. Gandhi called it "soul force", Thich Nhat Hanh calls it "love in action", for Ripper it is "Fierce Light." It is the force of the Sacred Warrior, heart centered and fierce at the same time. A dynamic, engaging exploration of the world of spirit in action.
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