West Hill Podcast: Meditation

The Religious Person

Dana Wilson-Li — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:22:00 -0500

August 22, 2010.

Guest speaker Ken Ramsay introduces us to Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) and in particular Krishnamurti’s exploration of the “the religious person.”

The first link below is the video Ken showed at the conclusion of his meditation (to 3:20). More information can be found about Krishnamurti (“K”) in the subsequent links.

Krishnamurti speaks with Dr. Allan Anderson :: One of a series of interviews with Dr. Allan Anderson, San Diego State University, Dept of Religious Studies
The Speaker :: Youtube video outlining the life and message of J Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti :: Wikipedia entry
J Krishnamurti online ::

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I am the captain of my soul

Dana Wilson-Li — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:29:00 -0500

August 15, 2010.

Scott Campbell again explores how we might create the meaningful life we want.

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Creating the Life We Want - Communities

Dana Wilson-Li — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:30:00 -0500

August 8, 2010.

Guest speaker Scott Campbell explores how we might create the life and relationships we want. He offers several suggestions for creating deeper relationships within community.

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Heaven is Earth

Dana Wilson-Li — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:16:00 -0500

August 1, 2010.

Using music, poem, verse, art and song, guest speaker Ted Snyders explores the idea of transcendence, here on Earth. He titles his presentation: “Of Course We Believe in Heaven, We’ve Been There.”

Ted is introduced by his wife and partner of 30 years, Andrea Rowan.

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Memoirs of a World Religions Teacher

Dana Wilson-Li — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:52:00 -0500

July 18, 2010.

Guest speaker and high school teacher Jeff Bower explores his time teaching world religions. He talks of his own religious journey and the insights of his students on the big questions of the universe.

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We travel together in the spirit of love

Dana Wilson-Li — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:14:00 -0500

July 11, 2010.

Gretta concludes her discussion of VisionWorks 2009 by asking: what do we do with this document? How is it to be used given that we recognize it has no inherent authority?

VisionWorks 2009 ::

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Our vision is growth

Dana Wilson-Li — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:01:00 -0500

July 4, 2010.

In the last meditation on the them of Visionworks 2009, Gretta explores how we might consider our effect on the world, using music to frame her thoughts. She then relates her son’s harrowing experience at the G20 and suggests how anger can turn to growth and resilience and change.

VisionWorks 2009 :: Vision Works 2009 - Our Vision is Growth

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Our gatherings are multi-faceted

Dana Wilson-Li — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:58:00 -0500

June 27, 2010.

As the G20 takes place in Toronto, Gretta explores the more contemplative and meditative facets of gathering together. Through simple ritual, she asks the congregation to consider money and glass beads.

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Our sources of inspiration of diverse

Dana Wilson-Li — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:55:00 -0500

June 20, 2010.

Gretta explores a diversity of resources to inspire, initiate discussion, and encourage contemplation. She offers several quotations and engages the congregation in conversation about some of the ideas.

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Our response to life is love

Dana Wilson-Li — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:52:00 -0500

June 13, 2010.

Gretta reflects on the second part of VisionWorks 2009: Our response to life is love. She asks what that might mean in an ethically complex society.

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Reason and Meaning

Dana Wilson-Li — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:22:00 -0500

June 6, 2010.

With Gretta, the congregation explores ideas connected to Vision Works 2009. It begins a six week conversation on the document. Join the conversation on West Hill’s facebook page.

Find us on Facebook :: Vision Works 2009 section 1 discussion

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Common Dreams

Dana Wilson-Li — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:33:00 -0500

May 30, 2010.

Scott Kearns tells of his and Gretta’s travels in Australia and New Zealand. He shares some of the comments and discussions he had while at the Common Dreams Conference and highlights the wonderful welcome he and Gretta received.

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Getting Beyond Assumptions

Dana Wilson-Li — Sat, 29 May 2010 11:49:00 -0500

May 23, 2010

Gretta connects the society of Victorian England and Pentacost as a way to reflect upon the assumptions we hold—and the ways in which we might get beyond them, if we so choose.

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Being Buddy-Sattvas

Dana Wilson-Li — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:02:00 -0500

May 16, 2010

Gretta shares a poem, The Buddy-Sattva Promise by Charles Page. In doing so, she reflects on the West Hill community and the gifts we have offered and those we have been offered during the time she and Scott were in Australia and New Zealand.

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Everyone Makes Mistakes (Except Me!!)

Dana Wilson-Li — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:18:00 -0500

May 9, 2010.

Guest speaker Scott Campbell discusses cognitive dissonance as he explores why we can so easily justify our own conduct.

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At Home in the Cosmos

Dana Wilson-Li — Sun, 02 May 2010 18:14:00 -0500

May 2, 2010.

Scott Campbell shares his thoughts on cultivating wonder in the natural world as a way of creating meaning for our lives. He offers examples of some of the amazing wonders of the universe.

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A Common Story

Dana Wilson-Li — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:34:00 -0500

April 25, 2010

Alan Ely shares his understanding of the Golden Rule and how this common theme ties us to each other and the world.

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Concious Living

Dana Wilson-Li — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:59:00 -0500

April 18, 2010

Guest speaker Diane Hoover shares her ideas on progressive conscious thinking. She finishes with a reading from Janice May Parviainen’s book, “Courage To Love Yourself”.

Diane Hoover :: Visit Diane's website and find out more about her.
Courage to Love Yourself :: Visit Janice May`s website to find out more

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Shaping Connection

Dana Wilson-Li — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:12:00 -0500

April 11, 2010.

Guest speaker Trisha Bower extends last week’s theme of connection, highlighting how working with clay allows her to connect deeply not only with others, but with herself. She gifts the congregation with an opportunity to connect as well.

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Easter - Fabric and Thread

Dana Wilson-Li — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:43:00 -0500

April 4, 2010

Gretta explores what it means to be connected.

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