[Chicago] Fwd: Buddhist teacher in Evanston Friday, June 6th

[dean kaufer]

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Carol Blotter <cb.voices at gmail.com>
> Date: June 5, 2008 2:29:08 PM CDT
> To: deankaufer at mac.com, tsmyth_1 at comcast.net
> Subject: Buddhist teacher in Evanston Friday, June 6th
>
> Dear friends,
> I emailed this announcement to Dean earlier but was hopeful you  
> might be willing to put out a reminder to the Buddhist Peace  
> Fellowship list.
> Matthew Flickstein, a Vipassana teacher, author and producer, will  
> be in Evanston talking about a documentary he is making.  In it, he  
> interviews 30 different mystics from 15 spiritual traditions,  
> exploring their definition of Truth, what their path was/is, and how  
> they can see the path leading to a world of peace and harmony.  A  
> trailer may be viewed at http://www.forestway.org/voices.htm halfway  
> down the page.
> Thank you
>
> A Benefit to Support the Production of a Ground-breaking Film
>
> Matthew Flickstein, a distinguished author and teacher of meditation  
> and Buddhism, will give a talk on "The Seven Concentric Circles of  
> Spiritual Development." He will offer a dynamic model that describes  
> the stages of spiritual development that are common to all spiritual  
> paths.  All these paths lead to the same place – wisdom and clarity  
> of mind, open heart, and awareness of unity and non-duality.
>
> Matthew will also share the inspirational details and preview  
> trailer of his cutting edge documentary, "With One Voice: The  
> Meeting Point of all Spiritual Traditions." This documentary film  
> will feature interviews of over 30 spiritual leaders who with  
> eloquence and candor explore a spiritual umbrella of unity under  
> which all may live. Through their words and presence, they reveal  
> the common goal of all spiritual paths, encourage religious  
> tolerance, and offer a roadmap to world peace.  Featured teachers  
> include Joseph Goldstein, Joan Halifax Roshi, Reb Zalman Schacter- 
> Shalomi, Sadhguru Vasudev, Father Thomas Keating, and Mingyur  
> Rinpoche; traditions include Buddhism, Christianity, Sufism, Quaker,  
> African Shamanism, Judaism and more.
>
>
> When;  June 6th
> Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
> Where: The Parlor, Lake Street Church, 607 Lake Street, Evanston
> Donations Accepted:  .  Donations are tax-deductible.
> Why: This is a fundraising event to support the making of a film  
> that is expected to reach its fullest potential through the generous  
> contributions of those who resonate with its purpose and vision.
> -- 
> Carol Blotter
> cell (734) 395-7415
> www.forestway.org

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