"LIVING FULLY"
PREPARING FOR THE END OF LIFE AND BEYOND
Wisdom from the World's Great
Medical, Scientific, Spiritual and Philosophical Traditions
July 9 - 11 2004
Aspen Institute, Aspen Chapel, Aspen Mountain
| Rabbi Zalman Schachter (Judaism) |
Tsoknyi Rimpoche (Buddhism) |
| Eve Ilsen (Judaism and Psychology) |
Dr. Ira Byock (Medicine) |
| Dr. Marilyn Schlitz (Sciences) |
Mother Tessa Bielecki (Christianity) |
| William Cathers (Philosopher) |
Dr. Ed Bastian (Spiritual Paths) |
| Tina Staley (Aspen Cancer Guides) |
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Presented by the Spiritual Paths Foundation & Aspen Cancer Guides
Co-sponsored by the Institute of Noetic Sciences, the Aspen Institute,
the Aspen Chapel and Aspen Magazine
Click here for registration
Or call 970 923-0370
"LIVING FULLY"
This extraordinary program will bring together renowned experts from medicine, science, philosophy, and spirituality. They will explore how our lives can be made fuller and richer by embracing the challenge of understanding and preparing for the end of life and beyond.
Our speakers will demonstrate how the integration of complimentary practices of medicine, spirituality and science can lead to a positive, fulfilling and transformative life experience. Spiritual leaders will reveal the practices to prepare us for journeys beyond this life. Together their presentations will illustrate how combining these disciplines can enable us to live each moment of our lives with gratitude, vitality and compassion while gaining the wisdom to help our family, friends and colleagues.
The program will include presentations, panel discussions, experiential sessions, and focused group interactions. It begins Friday Morning, July 9 at 9:00 AM with presentations at the Aspen Chapel and break out sessions at the Aspen Institute. It concludes Sunday morning, July 11 with a 10:00 AM multi-faith service atop Aspen Mountain.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
This program will help participants:
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Acquire the tools to live each moment with gratitude, vitality, and compassion: |
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Create an integrated set of medical, psychological, and spiritual practices; |
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Transform the end of life into a positive and profound experience for oneself and others. |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| Friday: |
| Morning |
Spiritual Perspectives |
| Time |
9:00 AM 12:00 PM |
| Place |
Aspen Chapel |
| Speakers |
Rabbi Zalman Schachter & Eve Ilsen (Judaism)
Mother Tessa Bielecki (Christianity)
William Cathers (Western Philosophy) |
| Moderator |
Dr. Ed Bastian
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| Afternoon |
Experiential Sessions & Discussion Groups |
| Time |
2:00 4:30 PM |
| Place |
Aspen Institute & Aspen Chapel |
| Speakers |
All Speakers
|
| Evening |
Can Science Give Us Faith in the Afterlife |
| Time |
7:45-9:00 |
| Place |
Aspen Chapel |
| Speakers |
Dr. Marilyn Schlitz, Institute of Noetic Sciences
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| Saturday: |
|
| Morning |
Integrated Perspectives |
| Time |
9:00 AM 12:30 PM |
| Place |
Aspen Chapel |
| Speakers |
br> Dr.Ira Byock (Palliative Care)
Tina Staley (Aspen Cancer Guides) |
| Panel Discussion |
| Moderator |
Dr. Ed Bastian
|
| Afternoon |
Experiential Sessions and Discussion Groups |
| Time |
2:00 - 4:30 PM |
| Place |
Aspen Institute & Aspen Chapel |
| Speakers |
All Speakers
|
| Evening |
Buddhist Perspectives on Dying and Rebirth |
| Time |
7:30 - 9:00 PM |
| Place |
Aspen Chapel |
| Speakers |
All Speakers
|
| SUNDAY |
Multi-faith Service |
| Time |
10:30 AM 12:00 AM |
| Place |
Aspen Mountain |
| Speakers |
Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism
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| Luncheon |
Honoring Speakers and Donors |
| Time |
12:00 PM 1:30 PM |
| Place |
Aspen Mountain |
PROGRAM FEES
| Registration fee: |
$ 225.00 |
Friday only: |
$ 100.00 |
| Early Registration by June 4 |
$ 200.00 |
Saturday only: |
$ 100.00 |
| Non-refundable registration fee: |
$ 50.00 |
Friday night only: |
$ 15.00 |
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Saturday Night only: |
$ 15.00 |
Cancellations for full refund (less $ 50.00 registration fee) accepted until July 1, 2004
Limited scholarships and volunteer opportunities are available
Click here for registration
or call 970 923-0370
Spiritual Paths
Box 460
Woody Creek, CO 81656
