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Berkana Learning Center

December26

Idea:

To create a learning center, based on an experiential and practical learning style, building human capacities to deal with the uncertainty of our times. To have a physical location where we can offer trainings, retreats and host processes. A place where we live sustainable a place that invite the diversity of the Colombian Society.

Purpose:

To empower people to make a difference in their lives, their communities and the world towards creating a more life affirming system of infuence, through concrete tools and a translocal network.

Key People:

Internationally: Sarah and Maria, Debbie Frieze, Margaret Wheatley, Vanessa Reid
Colombia:

Income potential:

Depends on the activities, but has potential when the place is found and ready.

Status:

Idea state and there are many good connections and cases to draw on.

Inspired by:

Axladitsa, Greece
Kufunda. Zimbabwe
The Shire, Canada
Santropol Roulant, Canada
Berkana Exchange

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Esalen

December11

Some time ago Michael sent me the catalogue of Esalen, an alternative educational centre in California USA.

This is what they write about people who come to esalen “They come for the intellectual freedom to consider systems of thought and feeling that lie beyond the current constraints of mainstream academia.”

esalen

Here is the catalogue as well

ArticlesIconMiniPDF EsalenCatalog2009b-JulyDec

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