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Join Adventure Guides Cheryl Genet and Pauline Le Bel in an exploration of the
great cosmologies of the world, an understanding of the people
who live them, and their significance in the world of the 21st
century. Cosmologies are stories of the origins of the world
that shape, and are shaped by, the culture that constructs them
and the individuals who are immersed within them. It is through
these stories that we learn about our world and our place within
it. It is through understanding these many-faceted stories that
we expand our own worldview and our capacity for wisdom and
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No
community of humans has ever existed without a story of origins, and the
emerging global community will be no exception. Technology and
communications have drawn humanity ever closer in this new community.
Now, science, a remarkable human achievement, has worked its way
across all cultural and political borders to become a universal
language. From the discoveries of science a new cosmology has arisen
that is now being told as an awe-inspiring story of origins that challenges all
other cosmologies, especially those of the Western World. But besides
challenges, there are great possibilities for using both traditional wisdom
and modern knowledge to move towards a more sustainable path for our
species, perhaps one that envisions ultimate flourishing for the
Earth and all its inhabitants.
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Many questions arise:
What have we gained from the new scientific cosmology?
What will we lose if we abandon the traditional cosmologies?
What traditional wisdom can be found in the new cosmology?
What new wisdom can be found in traditional cosmologies?
Can we draw on the wisdom of both our ancient and
modern cosmologies to guide us as we face
the
challenges of the future?
What can we learn about our primal selves that will guide us
in embracing the future? |
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Mornings
Explore
the cosmologies of the world to broaden understanding of other worldviews.
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Cosmologies
can be better understood by categorizing them from many points of
view: Historically, metaphysically, as imbedded in time, culture, or
geography, or in their relationship to the physical world.
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Cosmologies to be considered from many points of view: Scientific,
Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism,
Hinduism, & Indigenous (with emphasis on Hawaii).
Seek answers to our questions.
Participate in lively and constructive discussions.
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Consider such questions as: What are the philosophical and spiritual
implications of the universe as described at the quantum level?
As a "runaway universe?"
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Are
there similar ideas across cosmologies that speak to our common
humanity?
Experience
the surprising role of art, sound, song, and movement in all
cosmologies,
yes, even the scientific
cosmology.
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Enjoy the musical telling of the scientific Universe Story and
participate in making the primordial and contemporary sounds of the
universe.
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Delight in the powerful art, songs, dances, and creation stories of
indigenous and traditional cosmologies
Afternoons
Enjoy the
pleasures and treasures of the Makaha coast - Swimming, hiking,
kayaking, golf, surfing, whale watching and swimming with the dolphins,
sight seeing, curling up with a good book, or
just taking a nap!
Click here for some ideas of what Oahu has to
offer!
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On
Wednesday afternoon take an optional trip to Kaala Farms
to experience the cultural revival of old Hawaii. Learn
the ways of the early Hawaiians, plant taro, try fresh-made poi, and soak in the beauty of the Waianae Valley |
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A living Hawaiian cultural learning and science center. Collections include native Hawaiian plants; varieties of
taro, banana, ti; native Hawaiian tools. Guided visits
with hands-on learning activities including
taro planting, lauhala weaving, poi pounding,
traditional fishing techniques and survival skills
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($30/per person donation to Kaala Farms) |
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Visit the
Kane'aki Heiau
Kane'aki Heiau, the
best preserved heiau to exist on O'ahu, is situated in the Makaha
Valley.
It is a 17th
century temple dedicated to Lono, god of Harvest and Fertility
and a Human sacrificial site. It is located only a short distance from
the Makaha Resort.
The Makaha Stream, a focal point of the ahupua'a, gave life
to the valley in both ancient and modern times. It was at this
very central location that Kane'aki Heiau was originally built,
possibly as a Lono class agricultural heiau. Excavation data
suggests that Kane'aki Heiau
was in major operation for nearly
274 years beginning in A.D. 1545.
There is no charge to visit this heiau. |
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Evenings
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View from the
Center of the Universe
Take a spell-binding trip to the “center of the
universe” (it will
surprise you where it is!) through a highly-acclaimed
video production by Nancy Abrams and Joel Primack. |
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The
Great Dance
A DVD
presentation that take the viewer into the heart of an
indigenous cosmology
there is a dream dreaming us
(Bushman hunter) |
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The Great Dance, documents, for the first time, the
rarely practiced “running hunt” of the Kalahari Bushman.
In this incredible feat of endurance and paranormal skill, the
hunter attempts to run down his prey in the midday heat of the
desert, until man or animal drops with exhaustion. Here,
spirituality becomes a practical matter as the hunter, running
and tracking across difficult terrain, starts crossing the
boundary between human and animal. The hunter knows this is also
an encounter with the mystery of the world that created us:
“Tracking is like dancing…it makes your body happy…you are
talking with God when you are doing these things.” From this
comes the hunter’s ethic--simple but profound: You must know an
animal before you eat it. To know it, you must love it. Love and
respect for nature leads to love for humans too. Greed and
selfishness are contained. Food is shared. Human individuality
is respected.
(From Primal Quest:Concept
for a reality-based film - a sequel to The Great Dance) |
Second in
the
Humanity Ascending Series |
Visions
of a Universal Humanity
A movie that takes you BEYOND NOW...BEYOND
2010...into a FUTURE of INFINITE POSSIBILITIES
Futurist Barbara Marx Hubbard brings together some of the finest
minds of our time including world renowned physicist Freeman
Dyson, biologist Bruce Lipton, scholar Jean Houston and others
who present cutting edge perspectives on humankind's potential
to create a positive future for the Earth. |
Barbara Marx Hubbard |
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We are working on an evening of Hawaiian culture
and cosmology. More on this soon. |
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On our last night together
Reflect on our discoveries and enjoy the
vibrant voice of Pauling Le Bel in concert.
“Sing Two Songs and Call Me in the Morning!”
Original songs - from the hilarious to the
heartbreaking - celebrate the healing power of music as recently
revealed
by neurological research.
"Pauline has a
dramatic voice, alternately rich and full
or as old and mysterious as the mountains."
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www.suncoastarts.com/paulinelebel.html |
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