Why Do We Die? – Evolutionary Biology of Dying vs. Immortal Organisms: Chris Fields Science and Nonduality 2026-09-21 | Why Do We Die? – Evolutionary Biology of Dying vs. Immortal Organisms: Chris Fields
The Shohadaa Poems (Poems of the Martyrs): Sabbah, Abu Toha, Darwish Science and Nonduality 2024-06-23 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6–27, 2024 whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep', along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. The Shohadaa Poems (Poems of the Martyrs)With Haneen Sabbah, Rawan Roshni, Mosab Abu Toha, and Ashira DarwishThe Shohadaa Poems is a powerful tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Palestinian poets who gave their lives in the fight for liberation. These fearless writers, silenced by Israeli aggression, left behind a legacy of resistance and resilience through their words.Their art is a rallying cry for justice and freedom that cannot be ignored. No matter how intense their words or how tragic their fate, we will honor these fallen heroes, and ensure that their voices and their cause live on. 'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation. whereolivetreesweep.com/event
Black-Palestinian Solidarity: McBride, Washington-Leapheart, Mendes, Gay Science and Nonduality 2024-06-23 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6–27, 2024 whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep', along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Black-Palestinian Solidarity: Resisting Racism, Colonialism, and Apartheid With Pastor Michael McBride, Naomi Washington-Leapheart, Adeyinka Mendes, facilitated by Faith GayBlack activists and scholars come together to shed light on the intersection anti-Black racism, Israeli apartheid, patriarchal oppression and predatory capitalism's interconnected plunder. This panel models the coalitional power that blossoms when we recognize our kindred liberatory movements. Their dialogue illustrates how the subjugation of any community reverberates as a threat against the collective freedom and wellbeing of all humanity. Their truth disrupts manufactured divisions and nurtures the global, intergenerational solidarities indispensable for our mutual emancipation.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation. whereolivetreesweep.com/event
The Urgency of Now: Showing up for Palestine: Lara Elborno, Omar Dajani, & Laila El Haddad Science and Nonduality 2024-06-22 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6-27, 2024whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep,' along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. The Urgency of Now: Showing up for PalestineWith Lara Elborno, Omar Dajani, & Laila El HaddadAs the Palestinian struggle for self-determination faces escalating violence and human rights violations, a new generation of activists and artists are rising. In this critical conversation, three powerful voices explore what it means to show-up for Palestine in this pivotal moment.Omar Dajani is a Palestinian-American attorney and co-founder of Decolonize This Tour, using education and immersive experiences to build solidarity with Palestine. He offers insights into channeling privilege to challenge oppressive systems and support liberation movements.Lara Elborno is a Palestinian-American international lawyer and activist as well as the co-host to a weekly podcast called the Palestine Pod in support of the Palestinian struggle for liberation against Israeli settler-colonialism and apartheid.Author and activist Laila El-Haddad has spent over 15 years advocating for Palestinian rights through writing, multimedia storytelling, and grassroots organizing. She is a plaintiff in the federal lawsuit against Joe Biden, and former UNRWA spokesperson Chris Gunness, charging them with being complicit in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.Together, they'll discuss creative tactics to build awareness, the intersections of art and activism, navigating identities in the diaspora, and why showing-up authentically for Palestine has never been more vital. This conversation models intergenerational solidarity in the struggle for justice and human dignity.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation.whereolivetreesweep.com/event
No Room for Neutrality: Marya, Mansour, Tahir, Mohammad, Smith Science and Nonduality 2024-06-21 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6-27, 2024whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep,' along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. No Room for Neutrality: On the Frontlines of Gaza's Health CatastropheWith Dr. Rupa Marya, Nancy Mansour, Dr. Mohammad Tahir, & Dr. James Smith facilitated by Umaymah MohammadThis discussion goes beyond exposing the devastating humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza's besieged healthcare system. It calls for the global medical community to reckon with its complicity — through inaction, neutrality and silence — in enabling the catastrophe. The speakers sound an urgent call to shed willful ignorance and hollow crisis-fatigue. By uplifting the voices of physicians on the frontlines, who cannot normalize Gaza's brutalities, they will demand meaningful solidarity from the global medical profession to pursue justice — not sideline neutrality.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation.whereolivetreesweep.com/event
Where Olive Trees Weep - Teaser 5 #Shorts Science and Nonduality 2024-06-20 | #WhereOliveTreesWeep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. It brings to light the lives of people we met on our 2022 journey in the occupied #WestBank, and is available to stream now until June 27th.Ancient landscapes bear deep scars, having witnessed the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation, expulsions, imprisonment, home demolitions, water deprivation, and denial of basic human rights. Yet, through the veil of oppression, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives.The film and talks are offered by donation. Your contribution will support planting olive trees in Palestine in partnership with Treedom for Palestine, humanitarian aid in Gaza with MECA and trauma healing in Palestinian communities with Catharsis. 🎬 Learn more at WhereOliveTreesWeep.com.#whereolivetreesweep #documentary #scienceandnonduality #gabormate #ashiradarwish #freepalestine #palestine #palestinewillbefree #gaza #crisisingaza #ceasefirenow #ceasefire #nonduality #trauma #intergenerationaltrauma #change #weneedchange
Intergenerational Trauma: Healing Practices Workshop: Gail Brenner and Mays Imad Science and Nonduality 2024-06-20 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6-27, 2024whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep,' along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Intergenerational Trauma: Healing Practices WorkshopWith Gail Brenner and Mays ImadYou’re invited to an immersive healing journey addressing intergenerational trauma at the somatic and ancestral levels. Moving between didactic sections and direct practice, this workshop creates a transformative space of safety and care. Gail and Mays will provide holistic tools to rewire imprints of harm, reconnect with ancestral wisdom, and restore innate capacities for wholeness.Through pruning the intergenerational vines of wounding, we open portals for resilience, belonging and liberation to blossom forth within ourselves and our communities. Leave empowered to break trauma cycles and consciously arise as grounded, embodied ancestors for future generations.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation.whereolivetreesweep.com/event
Where Olive Trees Weep - Teaser 4 #Shorts Science and Nonduality 2024-06-19 | You can watch "Where Olive Trees Weep" online now or join one of the 200 screenings taking place around the world. The film is available by donation, and your contribution supports several important initiatives:- Planting olive trees in Palestine with Treedom for Palestine- Providing humanitarian aid in Gaza through the Middle East Children Alliance- Offering trauma healing in Palestinian communities with Catharsis Holistic Healing#scienceandnonduality #ceasefirenow #nonduality #webinar #gaza #community #ceasefire #wotw #ongoingnakba #nakba #wisdomoftrauma #documentary #freepalestine #filmscreening
Liberation Theology: Rev Michael Yoshii, Omar Haramy facilitated by Sarah Nahar Science and Nonduality 2024-06-19 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6–27, 2024 whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep', along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Watch this full video and all 21-days of this collection of talks around "Where Olive Trees Weep": we.scienceandnonduality.com/offers/xJQ3eMU2/checkoutLiberation Theology: Christianity, Solidarity, and the Palestinian Struggle for JusticeWith Rev Michael Yoshii, Omar Haramy facilitated by Sarah NaharChristian Zionism is the foreign policy of Christian Nationalism. It is a major contributor, and the most overlooked contributor, to the ongoing displacement and genocide of Palestinians. This panel of Christian theologians and activists will examine the responsibility Christians have to challenge Christian hegemonic forces, and the joy-filled solidarity possible when faith is liberated.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation. whereolivetreesweep.com/eventChapters:00:00:00 - Liberation theology Christianity solidarity and the Palestinian struggle for justice00:04:24 - Awful Racial Civil Liberty Suspensions00:08:24 - The Origins of Palestinian Liberation Theology00:12:15 - Palestine in the Time of Jesus00:15:58 - Israel's Tactics of Displacement00:19:42 - The Slaughter of Innocent Sheep00:23:23 - Introducing the Speaker and Their Background00:27:24 - Grief and Liberation Theology00:31:32 - Expressing Solidarity with Palestinians
Dancing in the Fire: Muslim Spirituality Illuminating the Path to Freedom #Short Science and Nonduality 2024-06-18 | In an excerpt from the talk "Dancing in the Fire: Muslim Spirituality Illuminating the Path to Freedom," Dr. Farah El-Sharif, who is a scholar of Islamic intellectual history, posed a question: "If the Gaza genocide is not awakening within us a flame of love to raise our aspirations, if it is not asking of us to prepare our hearts, to purify our intentions, to increase our love for humanity, and to sacrifice for the greater good and others, what is the use of our solidarity?"This panel of visionaries modeled how spiritual life is not an escape from systemic injustice, but a revolutionary process which strengthens our collective capacity to transform unjust realities. Attendees left filled with an understanding of Islam’s deepest essence and the spiritual fortitude.🎬 Watch the film and the accompanying talks by visiting WhereOliveTreesWeep.com. The premiere is accompanied by 21 days of conversations on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists, and more. The program will expand on the themes explored in the film, and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation.#freepalestine #peace #gaza #Nakba #OngoingNakba #scienceandnonduality #ceasefire #Gaza #authenticity #nonduality #WOTW #wisdomoftrauma #nonduality #ceasefirenow #community #documentary #webinar #spirituality
Music for Filasṭīn: Shadi Zaqtan, Maysa Daw, Farah Siraj & Ashira Darwish Science and Nonduality 2024-06-18 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6-27, 2024whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep,' along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Watch this full video and all 21-days of this collection of talks around "Where Olive Trees Weep": we.scienceandnonduality.com/offers/xJQ3eMU2/checkoutMusic for FilasṭīnWith Shadi Zaqtan, Maysa Daw, Farah Siraj & Ashira DarwishCome join a musical moment that will resonate as a reaffirmation of Palestinian humanity, identity and unbowed spirit in the face of displacement, occupation and ethnic cleansing. Experience the power of music to elevate the Palestinian struggle for liberation. Music for Filasṭīn merges the personal and political, the artistic and the revolutionary into a singular exaltation of Palestinian perseverance.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation.whereolivetreesweep.com/eventChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction and Panelist Introductions00:02:58 - Introduction of Farah and MAA00:05:55 - The Responsibility of Being a Palestinian Artist00:09:09 - Censorship and Threats00:12:13 - Occupation and Controversy00:15:18 - Musical Sanctuary00:19:11 - The Healing Power of Music00:22:13 - Standing in Solidarity with Palestine00:25:26 - If I Must Die00:29:01 - Bringing Back Love
Where Olive Trees Weep Live Drawing by Artist Dylan Sara Science and Nonduality 2024-06-17 | Artist @dylan_sara drew one of the subjects of our documentary, Ahmad Saleh Barghouth. Ahmad is an elder from the Al-Walaja village whose grandson's home was destroyed by the Israeli army.Whole watching our documentary #WhereOliveTreesWeep Dylan was drawn to the strength and resilience of elder Ahmad and drew him in this time lapse below. Hear his story and many others by visiting WhereOliveTreesWeep.com to register to view the film from now until June 27th.#scienceandnonduality #nonduality #nakba #ongoingnakba #ceasefirenow #ceasefire #documentary #filmscreening #wisdomoftrauma #wotw #lineart #gaza #artistsofinstagram #repost #lineart #portrait
Unsilencing Palestinian Narratives: Bakri, Hammadeh, AbuRok, Darwish Science and Nonduality 2024-06-17 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6-27, 2024whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep,' along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Watch this full video and all 21-days of this collection of talks around "Where Olive Trees Weep": we.scienceandnonduality.com/offers/xJQ3eMU2/checkoutUnsilencing Palestinian Narratives: On Storytelling and StruggleWith Mohammad Bakri, Rana Nazzal Hammadeh, Iyad AbuRok facilitated by Ashira DarwishThis conversation explores the role that storytelling plays in amplifying Palestinian narratives systemically suppressed by the Israeli state.Bakri, whose searing films "Jenin, Jenin" and "1948" have boldly challenged dominant Israeli narratives, discusses the inherent act of resistance in asserting Palestinian humanity, memory and truth on screen. His insights reveal cinema as a potent vehicle for combating the erasure of Palestinian voices and history.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation.whereolivetreesweep.com/eventChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:06:50 - Voices from Inside 4800:17:22 - Reflections on Palestine00:20:25 - Living Under the Threat of Death in Gaza and the West Bank
From Palestine to the World: Angela Davis & Dr. Gabor Maté Science and Nonduality 2024-06-15 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6–27, 2024 whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep', along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Watch this full video and all 21-days of this collection of talks around "Where Olive Trees Weep": we.scienceandnonduality.com/offers/xJQ3eMU2/checkoutFrom Palestine to the World: On the Global Struggle for LiberationWith Angela Davis & Dr. Gabor MatéIn this conversation, legendary activist and scholar Angela Davis and Dr. Gabor Maté, physician and author, explore the intersections between the Palestinian struggle for freedom and broader global movements for justice, equity, and human liberation.Drawing parallels between the oppression faced by Palestinians and the systemic injustice confronting marginalized communities around the world, Angela and Gabor shed light on the common roots of violence, occupation, and dehumanization. They examine how trauma, both individual and collective, perpetuates cycles of conflict and how healing these wounds is integral to achieving genuine liberation.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation. whereolivetreesweep.com/event
Returning to Zarnouga with Haidar Eid, Neta Golan, facilitated by Maurizio & Zaya Benazzo Science and Nonduality 2024-06-15 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6-27, 2024whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep,' along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Watch this full video and all 21-days of this collection of talks around "Where Olive Trees Weep": we.scienceandnonduality.com/offers/xJQ3eMU2/checkoutReturning to ZarnougaWith Haidar Eid, Neta Golan, facilitated by Maurizio & Zaya BenazzoA conversation about expulsion, genocide and the inevitability of return, between Neta Golan, Israeli Activist, and Haidar Eid, who was a Professor of Postcolonial and Postmodern Literature at Gaza's al-Aqsa University before its utter destruction, who struck an unlikely friendship during the Great March of return in 2018.This is a rare opportunity to hear frank, grounded analysis directly from the front lines — from an uncompromising Palestinian voice that refuses to cede dignity or the collective rights enshrined in international law. Dr. Eid's insights are both an urgent call for solidarity and a reminder that a liberated Palestine is a prerequisite for human emancipation everywhere.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation.whereolivetreesweep.com/eventChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction and Location00:04:21 - Forced to Flee the Neighborhood00:08:27 - The Noat Massacre and the End of the Zionist Project00:12:25 - Stories from Gaza00:16:53 - Finding Strength in Haider00:20:50 - Solidarity with Gaza: The Great March of Return00:24:42 - The Morality of Resistance and Personal Guilt00:28:44 - Israel's Genocidal Attacks on Gaza00:32:58 - The Context of Gaza's Struggle and Tragedy00:36:58 - Belief in Peace with Justice
They Told the Mothers Not to Cry #Shorts Science and Nonduality 2024-06-14 | "Where Olive Trees Weep" is out now! The film is accompanied by 21 days of conversations on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. The program will expand on the themes explored in the film and provide a larger historical and social context.Access to the program and the film is by donation from June 6th-27th. 🎬To learn more visit: WhereOliveTreesWeep.com#gaza #ceasefire #ceasefirenow #scienceandnonduality #webinar #21daysoftalks #nonduality #healing #peace #communityconversation #community #trauma #traumahealing #intergenerationaltrauma #intergenerational
Dancing in the Fire: Farah El-Sharif, Ayesha Kajee, Seemi Ghazi, facilitated by Daniel Foor Science and Nonduality 2024-06-14 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6-27, 2024whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep,' along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Watch this full video and all 21 days of this collection of talks around "Where Olive Trees Weep": we.scienceandnonduality.com/offers/xJQ3eMU2/checkoutDancing in the Fire: Muslim Spirituality Illuminating the Path to FreedomWith Farah El-Sharif, Ayesha Kajee, Seemi Ghazi, facilitated by Daniel FoorThis is an exploration of how the spiritual heart of the Islamic tradition can inspire and fuel contemporary struggles for liberation, justice and humanity.Through their unique lens, this panel of visionaries model how spiritual life is not an escape from systemic injustice, but a revolutionary process which strengthens our collective capacity to transform unjust realities.Leave filled with an understanding of Islam’s deepest essence and the spiritual fortitude to remain anchored in the commitment to truth, beauty and universal human flourishing.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation.whereolivetreesweep.com/eventChapters:00:00:00 - Dancing in the Fire: Housing Spirituality00:03:50 - Resistance to Colonialism in Islam00:07:30 - Palestinian Sumud and Resilience00:11:14 - The Beauty and Creativity of Palestinians00:14:37 - Love and Salvation in Times of Struggle00:17:58 - Resisting Injustice and Challenging the Global System00:21:29 - Comparisons between Apartheid in South Africa and Palestine00:24:54 - Stripped of Privilege: The Detention and Murder of Children00:28:29 - The Power of Social Media Witnessing00:32:05 - Bearning Witness and Victory
Activism for Palestine: Brenneman, Arraf, Abusalama, Hilo, Darwish Science and Nonduality 2024-06-13 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6-27, 2024whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep,' along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Watch this full video and all 21-days of this collection of talks around "Where Olive Trees Weep": we.scienceandnonduality.com/offers/xJQ3eMU2/checkoutActivism for Palestine: Breaking the Siege and Resisting OccupationJonathan Brenneman, Huwaida Arraf, Shahd Abusalama, Baha Hilo facilitated by Ashira DarwishThis conversation speaks to our fundamental obligations as human beings to pursue justice, uphold international law, and unite, across borders and identities, against state-decreed cruelty. Leave outraged yet empowered to mobilize meaningful solidarity with Gaza's resilient, dignity-filled population.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation.whereolivetreesweep.com/eventChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction of Panelists00:03:42 - Freedom Flotilla: Ending the Siege on Gaza00:07:11 - Living through Oppression and Genocide00:12:12 - Palestinian Political Prisoners and the Struggle for Justice00:16:50 - The Comfort of Surviving Oppression00:20:45 - Surviving and Understanding Our Reality00:24:54 - Resistance and Existence on the Land00:28:14 - International Solidarity and Protective Presence in the West Bank00:31:25 - Bureaucratic Sabotage on the Freedom Flotilla00:34:48 - Witnessing Oppression and Evil
From Occupied Lands to Occupied Narratives: Tareq Hajjaj, and Adel Iskandar Science and Nonduality 2024-06-12 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6–27, 2024 whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep', along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Watch this full video and all 21-days of this collection of talks around "Where Olive Trees Weep": we.scienceandnonduality.com/offers/xJQ3eMU2/checkoutFrom Occupied Lands to Occupied Narratives: Unpacking Media DiscriminationWith Adel Iskandar, Tareq Hajjaj, Maral Quttieneh, Robert Inlakesh facilitated by Maurizio & Zaya BenazzoIn an era where information shapes reality, the control of narratives becomes a form of occupation itself. Join four leading voices in media critique as they dissect this phenomenon through the lens of conflict zones.Adel Iskandar, media scholar and author of "Egypt in Flux," examines how Western media's language and imagery perpetuate stereotypes, particularly in coverage of the Middle East.Tareq Hajjaj, a Palestinian journalist and the Gaza correspondent for Mondoweiss, brings first-hand experience challenging dominant narratives and media misrepresentations.Maral Qutteineh, a Palestinian journalist and producer from Jerusalem has worked with different media outlets in radio, television and written press.Robert Inlakesh, a political analyst, journalist and documentary filmmaker currently working for Mint Press News, pulls back the curtain on structural biases in mainstream reporting. Together, they'll unpack media discrimination across regions, showing how occupied lands enable occupied narratives. This vital discussion charts paths to decolonize global media landscapes and democratize storytelling.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation. whereolivetreesweep.com/eventChapters:00:00:00 - Daily State of the Genocide in Gaza00:11:18 - The Most Recent Massacre in Gaza00:20:37 - The Role of Hollywood and Film Production in Shaping Perceptions00:30:15 - Challenges of being a Journalist in Gaza
Poetry as a Tool of Resistance: Dareen Tatour, Mariam Barghouti, Farah Chamma, Ashira Darwish Science and Nonduality 2024-06-11 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6-27, 2024whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep,' along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Watch this full video and all 21-days of this collection of talks around "Where Olive Trees Weep": we.scienceandnonduality.com/offers/xJQ3eMU2/checkoutVerses of Defiance: Poetry as a Tool of ResistanceWith Dareen Tatour, Mariam Barghouti, Farah Chamma facilitated by Ashira DarwishIn this evening of verse and resistance, Palestinian poets will take the stage to unleash the defiant, unbowed indigenous Palestinian voice.Together, these word-weavers will give a voice to Palestinian narratives too often suppressed or denied. Their poems are emancipatory odes to the indomitable struggle for freedom and self-determination. In giving voice to what Israeli efforts seek to silence, our speakers will embody the revolutionary idea that no people can remain shackled when their poets are free. Their verses are balms for the soul and fuel for the liberation movement.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation.whereolivetreesweep.com/eventChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcoming Remarks00:08:36 - Censorship and the Power of Poetry00:16:26 - The Healing Power of Poetry00:27:15 - Dealing with Censorship
Where Olive Trees Weep - Teaser 3 #Shorts Science and Nonduality 2024-06-10 | "Where Olive Trees Weep" is out now! The film is accompanied by 21 days of conversations on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. The program will expand on the themes explored in the film and provide a larger historical and social context.Access to the program and the film is by donation from June 6th-27th. 🎬To learn more visit: WhereOliveTreesWeep.com#gaza #ceasefire #ceasefirenow #scienceandnonduality #webinar #21daysoftalks #nonduality #healing #peace #communityconversation #community #trauma #traumahealing #intergenerationaltrauma #intergenerational
One Human Family: Interfaith Solidarity with Palestine: Gottlieb, Wangyal, Lee, Khan Science and Nonduality 2024-06-10 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6-27, 2024whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep,' along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Watch this full video and all 21-days of this collection of talks around "Where Olive Trees Weep": we.scienceandnonduality.com/offers/xJQ3eMU2/checkoutOne Human Family: Interfaith Solidarity with Palestine With Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Rev. Deborah Lee, Pir Zia Inayat Khan, facilitated by Maurizio & Zaya BenazzoIn this powerful interfaith gathering, renowned spiritual leaders from Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Buddhist traditions come together to express their solidarity with the Palestinian people's struggle for freedom, equality, and human dignity. These esteemed visionaries model the powerful unity that can blossom when we recognize our shared humanity and inherent dignity. Their clarion call for peace with justice in Palestine stands as an inspiration for us all to embody the highest ethical and moral principles of our diverse spiritual traditions.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation.whereolivetreesweep.com/eventChapters:00:00:00 - One Human Family Interfaith Solidarity with Palestine00:02:47 - Tibetan Buddhist Teachings to the West00:05:58 - Clinging to the Quality of Peace00:09:16 - Dynamic Service00:14:18 - Blessings for Truth and Love00:18:18 - The Unity of All Life and Interconnectedness00:21:35 - The United States on Turtle Island00:25:16 - Conversations on Israel and Palestine00:28:19 - The Olive Trees Weep00:31:26 - The Story of Injustice and Sacrifice
Intergenerational Trauma: Tending Ancestral Wounds: with Gail Brenner and Mays Imad Science and Nonduality 2024-06-09 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6-27, 2024whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep,' along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Watch this full video and all 21-days of this collection of talks around "Where Olive Trees Weep": we.scienceandnonduality.com/offers/xJQ3eMU2/checkoutIntergenerational Trauma: Tending Ancestral WoundsWith Gail Brenner and Mays ImadGail Brenner PhD and Mays Imad PhD explore the intergenerational impact of collective trauma and discover pathways for healing ancestral wounds.Dr. Brenner brings decades of experience and wisdom as a psychologist specializing in intergenerational and cultural trauma. She explains how unresolved pain, loss and rupture perpetuate through families and communities in powerful yet often unrecognized ways.Dr. Imad's interdisciplinary work at the intersection of neurobiology and social justice yields vital insights into the mind-body connections underlying cycles of inherited trauma. Her research reveals somatic techniques for processing legacies of harm.Together, they guide participants through an immersive understanding of how traumatic events cast long shadows across generations. Unaddressed, these unmetabolized burdens manifest in dysfunctional patterns, disembodiment and spiritual disconnection.We discover how, by intentionally tending ancestral wounds, we can reclaim wholeness, as individuals as well as communities.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation.whereolivetreesweep.com/eventChapters:00:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction00:07:19 - Learning with the Heart00:10:23 - Remembering the First Gulf War00:13:16 - The Trauma of Betrayal and Rupture00:16:16 - The Palestinian Plight and Trauma00:19:22 - Bearing witness to intergenerational trauma00:22:26 - Reflection and Self-Care00:25:49 - Connecting with the Body00:30:55 - Holding Our Own Feeling Alone
The Ongoing Nakba in Palestine: Ussama Makdisi, Sherene Seikaly, Nathan Thrall Science and Nonduality 2024-06-08 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6-27, 2024whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep,' along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Watch this full video and all 21-days of this collection of talks around "Where Olive Trees Weep": we.scienceandnonduality.com/offers/xJQ3eMU2/checkoutDehumanization and the Ongoing Nakba in PalestineWith Ussama Makdisi, Sherene Seikaly, and Nathan ThrallPreeminent scholars Ussama Makdisi and Sherene Seikaly examine the insidious processes of dehumanization underpinning the ongoing Nakba and displacement of the Palestinian people.Makdisi, a renowned historian of Arab cultural studies, draws upon his extensive research into Orientalist narratives and ideological forces that have enabled the systemic denial of Palestinian human rights.Sherene Seikaly is an associate professor of history at the University of California, Santa Barbara where she specializes in Middle Eastern studies. Seikaly published her first book in 2016 titled "Men of Capital: Scarcity and Economy in Mandate Palestine." The book examines how Palestinian capitalists and economists contended with the realities of scarcity under British colonial rule in the early 20th century. In addition to her scholarly work, Seikaly serves as one of the editors of the International Journal of Middle East Studies, which is considered the flagship journal in the field of Middle East studies. Her role editing this prestigious publication allows her to help shape the academic discourse around Middle Eastern history, politics, economics and culture.Nathan Thrall received the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction for 'A Day in the Life of Abed Salama'. He is also the author of 'The Only Language They Understand: Forcing Compromise in Israel and Palestine'. His writing has appeared in 'The New York Times Magazine', 'The Guardian', 'London Review of Books', and 'The New York Review of Books' and been translated into more than two dozen languages. He spent a decade at the International Crisis Group, where he was director of the Arab-Israeli Project, and has taught at Bard College. He lives in Jerusalem.Together, these eminent scholars address how dehumanizing logics and settler-colonial mythologies enable endless cycles of violence, land confiscation, and the negation of Palestinian self-determination. They also explain how reasserting Palestinian humanity, memory, and presence is vital to securing a just and peaceful future.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation.whereolivetreesweep.com/eventChapters:00:00:00 - Film Premiere: Olive Trees Weep conversation panel00:05:44 - Historical Context of Interfaith Relationships in the Middle East00:09:05 - The European Colonization of Palestine00:11:51 - The Suppression of Palestinian Narratives00:15:24 - Embodying the Archive: Palestinians' Capacity to Tell Stories00:18:50 - The Historical Origins of Racist Views towards Arabs00:21:45 - Spiritual Beliefs and Occupation00:25:04 - Reaching a Broader Audience00:28:23 - The Second Nakba: Massacre and Ethnic Cleansing00:31:23 - Conveying the Architecture of Segregation and Domination
Where Olive Trees Weep: A 21 Day Journey Begins: Ashira Darwish, Maurizio & Zaya Benazzo Science and Nonduality 2024-06-06 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6–27, 2024 whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep', along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. 'Where Olive Trees Weep': A 21 Day Journey BeginsWith co-directors Zaya & Maurizio Benazzo and main character Ashira DarwishWe learn about the motivations and circumstances for creating this cinematic work exposing the harsh realities of life under Israeli occupation. We also hear Ashira’s impression of the film, find out what has changed since the film was recorded, and get an update on the rest of the characters.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation. whereolivetreesweep.com/eventChapters:00:00:00 - Film Premiere and Welcome to Olive Trees Weep00:12:35 - Living Under Occupation00:23:03 - The Dehumanization of Palestinians and the Zionist Ideology00:33:42 - The Zionist State and Ethnic Cleansing00:44:55 - Living in Fear: The Daily Reality of Palestinians00:55:25 - Healing and Resilience01:05:40 - Taking Action and Raising Awareness01:16:13 - Eradicating the Lobby System01:27:00 - Freedom Farms and Cultivating Resilience
Something Has to Change #Shorts Science and Nonduality 2024-06-06 | "Something has to change," Ashira Darwish "Where Olive Trees Weep" a documentary that give background on the current crisis in Israel/ Palestine and brings to light the lives of people we met on our 2022 journey in the occupied West Bank, is out now until June 27th.The film and talks are offered by donation. Your contribution will support planting olive trees in Palestine in partnership with Treedom for Palestine, humanitarian aid in Gaza with MECA and trauma healing in Palestinian communities with Catharsis. 🎬 Learn more at WhereOliveTreesWeep.com.#whereolivetreesweep #documentary #scienceandnonduality #gabormate #ashiradarwish #freepalestine #palestine #palestinewillbefree #gaza #crisisingaza #ceasefirenow #ceasefire #nonduality #trauma #intergenerationaltrauma #change #weneedchange
Where Olive Trees Weep - Teaser 2 #Shorts Science and Nonduality 2024-06-05 | "Where Olive Trees Weep" premieres Tomorrow! The documentary is a beautiful, poignant, heartbreaking new film about the struggles and the resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women who were tortured in Israeli prisons. The premiere is accompanied by 21 days of conversations on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. June 6th-27th.🎬To learn more visit: WhereOliveTreesWeep.com#gaza #ceasefire #ceasefirenow #scienceandnonduality #webinar #21daysoftalks #nonduality #healing #peace #communityconversation #community #trauma #traumahealing #intergenerationaltrauma #intergenerational
Where Olive Trees Weep - Teaser 1 #Shorts Science and Nonduality 2024-06-04 | "Where Olive Trees Weep" premieres in 2 Days! Cinema can be a force for change. It has the power to shed light on the human condition, give voice to the voiceless, and inspire change. Our aim is to truly move hearts and minds and inspire audiences to echo the calls for freedom, equality and dignity that have gone unanswered for far too long.Watch the newly released documentary, Where Olive Trees Weep. The film premiere will be accompanied by 21 days of conversations on Palestine including panels, music, poetry and more. June 6th-27th.🎬To learn more visit: WhereOliveTreesWeep.com#gaza #ceasefire #ceasefirenow #scienceandnonduality #webinar #21daysoftalks #nonduality #healing #peace #communityconversation #community #trauma #traumahealing #intergenerationaltrauma #intergenerational
See for Yourself the Devastation of Gaza #Shorts Science and Nonduality 2024-06-01 | In May 2022, Dr. Gabor Maté led trauma-healing work for Palestinian women who were detained—and some tortured—in Israeli prisons. The Wisdom of Trauma film crew followed along and filmed the work while capturing the reality of occupation in the West Bank and the heartbreaking stories of the people they met. Two years later, the film Where Olive Trees Weep is ready to premiere June 6th–27th. It will be accompanied by 21 days of conversations on Palestine. To learn more and to register for the premiere and the talks (by donation), visit https://WhereOliveTreesWeep.com/.#nonduality #trauma #authenticity #CeaseFireNow #scienceandnonduality #PalestineWillBeFree #Nakba #Gaza #PalestinianLiberation #whereolivetreesweep #ceasefire #JewsAgainstZionism #OngoingNakba #intergenerationaltrauma
What is Love Asking from Us?: Dr. Gabor Maté & Tara Brach Science and Nonduality 2024-06-01 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6–27, 2024 whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep', along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. What is Love Asking from Us? Reflections on Gaza and the Bodhisattva PathWith Dr. Gabor Maté & Tara BrachDr. Gabor Maté and the Buddhist teacher Tara Brach come together to explore the heart-wrenching situation in Gaza through the lens of the Bodhisattva path. They will explore the question of what spirituality means in the face of injustice and suffering, and why many spiritual teachers have remained silent on the crisis in Gaza. Drawing from the Bodhisattva path—the commitment to alleviate suffering for all beings—Dr. Maté and Tara Brach reflect on the importance of compassion, solidarity, and engaged spirituality in responding to the oppression and trauma experienced by the Palestinian people. This conversation is an invitation to examine our own spiritual practices and to consider how we can embody the Bodhisattva spirit in today's world, breaking the silence and standing in solidarity with those who are suffering.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation. whereolivetreesweep.com/event
Land for Two Peoples: Beyond Zionism to Peace and Justice: Dr. Gabor Maté and Ilan Pappé Science and Nonduality 2024-06-01 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6–27, 2024 whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep', along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Land for Two Peoples: Beyond Zionism to Peace and JusticeWith Dr. Gabor Maté and Ilan Pappé Join Dr. Gabor Maté and Israeli historian Ilan Pappé for a bold examination of the fundamental myths underlying Zionist ideology and an exploration of the path towards a just resolution to the Israel/Palestine conflict.This conversation will show how principles of universal human rights and international law point to their logical and ethical conclusions — a unitary, democratic state with equal rights for all people living in the shared lands between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea.Gabor and Ilan’s dialogue deconstruct obsolete dogmas while articulating a vision for Israelis and Palestinians to finally transcend the Nakba's colossal injustice through a truth-and-reconciliation process centered on decolonization and reparations.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation. whereolivetreesweep.com/event
Imagining Otherwise: meital yaniv, Sulaiman Khatib, Sami Awad, , Bayo Akomolafe, Rae Abileah Science and Nonduality 2024-05-29 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6–27, 2024 whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep', along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Imagining Otherwise: Daring to Dream of a Just and Thriving Palestine With meital yaniv, Sulaiman Khatib, Sami Awad, & Bayo Akomolafe, facilitated by Rae AbileahOur final and groundbreaking discussion will cast our collective gaze towards liberatory futures.Our closing session will engage in a profound visioning process—weaving together principles of decolonization, political re-education, spiritual renewal and the subversion of oppressive mythologies. The discussion will explore pathways for Palestinians and their allies to access deeper reservoirs of creativity and community regeneration and find new avenues for resistance amidst seemingly total conditions of domination.Dreaming up and struggling towards the realization of a free Palestine serves as a global model for our pursuit of equity, reparative justice and the collective flourishing of all people and lands.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation. whereolivetreesweep.com/event
Women in Palestine: Defying Brutality and Injustice: V and Ashira Darwish Science and Nonduality 2024-05-29 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6–27, 2024 whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep', along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Women in Palestine: Defying Brutality and InjusticeWith V and Ashira DarwishPrepare to be moved and inspired by the stories of Palestinian women's sumud (steadfast perseverance) against the violence of occupation, patriarchy and dehumanization.Their narratives expose how colonial occupation is a gender-based crime inextricable from the repression of female self-determination. This conversation promises to be a tribute to the unbreakable spirit of Palestinian mothers who nurture profound love, clandestine schoolhouses, and revolutionary consciousness — even when all they have is the sanctity of their wombs.'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation. whereolivetreesweep.com/event
Beyond the Rhetoric: Standing in Integrity: Norman Finkelstein and Daniel Maté Science and Nonduality 2024-05-28 | 'Where Olive Trees Weep' June 6–27, 2024 whereolivetreesweep.comThis conversation is released with the premiere of the documentary 'Where Olive Trees Weep', along with 21 days of talks on Palestine with leading historians, spiritual teachers, trauma therapists, poets, artists and more. Beyond the Rhetoric: Standing in IntegrityWith Norman Finkelstein and Daniel MatéPolitical scientist Norman Finkelstein and author Daniel Maté exposes the lies and propaganda which obscure the reality in occupied Palestine. They will challenge the false narratives used to justify Israel's brutal oppression of the Palestinian people, from the distortion of history to the whitewashing of war crimes in Gaza. They show how the dehumanization of Palestinians, the censorship of critics, and the perversion of antisemitism claims to silence dissent all depend on a scaffolding of deception that must be torn down. It's time for intellectual honesty and unflinching integrity in the fight for justice in Palestine. 'Where Olive Trees Weep' is a poignant, heartbreaking film about the struggles and resilience of Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. It features Dr. Gabor Maté as he offers trauma-healing work to Palestinian women tortured in Israeli prisons. The program expands on the themes explored in the film and provides a larger historical and social context. Access to the program and the film is by donation. whereolivetreesweep.com/evental awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.
The Pain and Sorrow and The Grief #Shorts Science and Nonduality 2024-05-27 | Join us for the powerful kick-off event to a 21-day series exploring the powerful documentary "Where Olive Trees Weep" on Thursday, June 6th. This opening conversation, followed by the premiere of our documentary, brings together the film's co-directors Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo with the main character, Ashira Darwish.We’ll hear about the motivations for creating this cinematic work exposing the harsh realities and human costs of life under Israeli occupation. Ashira will illuminate the intersections of journalism, cinema, and advocacy in amplifying Palestinian narratives so often suppressed or distorted.This unveiling event offers a transformative entry point into a journey of understanding the lived experiences and ongoing struggles in occupied Palestine.To register for the talks and to view the documentary, visit WhereOliveTreesWeep.com#whereolivetreesweep #wotw #Gaza #CeaseFireNow #PalestinianLiberation #JewsAgainstZionism #love #grief #scienceandnonduality #indigenous #wisdom #intergenerationaltrauma #climate #powerofprayer #prayer #justice #healing #trauma #authenticity #nonduality #mindfulness #duality #generational #OngoingNakba #gabormate
The Power of Cinema Can Inspire Change #Shorts Science and Nonduality 2024-05-25 | As filmmakers we believe in the power of cinema to shed light on the human condition, give voice to the voiceless, and inspire change. To learn more visit WhereOliveTreesWeep.com.#gabormate #ceasefirenow #ceasefire #crisisingaza #scienceandnonduality #nonduality #peace
From Palestine to the World: Angela Davis & Dr. Gabor Maté on the global struggle for liberation Science and Nonduality 2024-05-17 | You can watch all our videos at scienceandnonduality.comThis conversation is part of the release of the new documentary film "Where Olive Trees Weep" whereolivetreesweep.com/. The full version of the conversation will be released as part of the film premiere and the 21-day program on a donation basis. You can register for the film premiere and the 21-day program on a donation basis.June 6–27, 2024. The film will be accompanied by 21 days of conversations on Palestine including panels, music, poetry and more. We hope that this documentary will shed light on the realities of life under occupation and inspire meaningful conversations about the urgent need for justice and peace.In this conversation, legendary activist and scholar Angela Davis and Dr. Gabor Maté, physician and author, explore the intersections between the Palestinian struggle for freedom and broader global movements for justice, equity, and human liberation.Drawing parallels between the oppression faced by Palestinians and the systemic injustice confronting marginalized communities around the world, Angela and Gabor will shed light on the common roots of violence, occupation, and dehumanization. They will examine how trauma, both individual and collective, perpetuates cycles of conflict and how healing these wounds is integral to achieving genuine liberation.Science and Nonduality (SAND) contemplates and reveres the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence. We explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.
Jewish Identity After Oct 7: Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb Science and Nonduality 2024-05-16 | You can watch all our videos at scienceandnonduality.com“As a rabbi committed to the practice of Jewish nonviolence, I know a long road of reparative action stretches before us. But it’s the only way.”— Rabbi Lynn GottliebRecorded live at a SAND Community Gathering on May 11, 2024The occupation of Palestine is rooted in Jewish deep intergenerational trauma and on Zionist settler colonial ambitions. The attack on Israel of Oct 7 has revived and amplified this trauma. But almost seven months later, we must reckon with horrifying reports of an entrenched, systemic policy of oppression, displacement, home demolitions and human rights violations, culminating in a massacre that most condemn as genocidal in nature.· Has the Jewish painful history been exploited to justify an ongoing cycle of violence and ethnic cleansing against Palestinians?· What is this “existential fear” that keeps being used as a justification for apartheid and oppression?· How can we reclaim Judaism’s teachings and principles of non-violence?· Where do our moral obligations lie, faced with an Israeli strategy that claims to represent all Jewish people? · Is there a responsibility for Jews of conscience to speak out against the genocide?Join Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb as we grapple with these heavy questions. She contends that solidarity with the Palestinian struggle is rooted in Judaism’s deepest ethical callings — to pursue justice, uplift the oppressed and respect the inherent humanity in all people.In this essential conversation, we explored:· How the occupation violates core tenets of Jewish ethics· Finding the courage to face isolation when standing up for Palestinian rights· Strengthening a movement of Jewish allies for equality and human rightsRabbi Lynn Gottlieb one of the first women to become a rabbi in Jewish history, is a pioneer Jewish feminist, human rights activist, writer, visual artist, ceremonialist, community educator and master storyteller.Lynn has been a congregational rabbi since the fall of 1973, and founded the Congregation Nahalat Shalom in Albuquerque, NM, in 1980. Lynn engages in multifaith, intergenerational and multicultural organizing in solidarity with racial, indigenous, gender justice and Palestinian liberation struggles.Currently, Lynn sits on the Rabbinic Council of Jewish Voice for Peace and is board chair of Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity. Rabbi Lynn is the author of several books, including Peace Primer II, She Who Dwells Within: A Feminist Vision of Renewed Judaism, World Beyond Borders Passover Haggadah and Trail Guide to the Torah of Nonviolence.Rabbi Lynn is a Shomeret Shalom, a practitioner of the Torah of nonviolence.Watch the new trailer and register for the premiere event of our new film on Palestine: 'Where Olive Trees Weep' – whereolivetreesweep.comScience and Nonduality (SAND) contemplates and reveres the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence. We explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.
Where Olive Trees Weep: Official Trailer (2024) Science and Nonduality 2024-05-14 | Watch the movie at https://www.WhereOliveTreesWeep.com World Premiere, June 6-27, 2024"Where Olive Trees Weep" offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice.We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr. Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars, having witnessed the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation, expulsions, imprisonment, home demolitions, water deprivation, and denial of basic human rights. Yet, through the veil of oppression, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives.This emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its own cruelty?Releasing June 6-27, 2024: Online Premiere at https://www.WhereOliveTreesWeep.com/eventWant to Host a Screening?Visit: https://www.WhereOliveTreesWeep.com/host-a-screening/ to learn moreAbout "Where Olive Trees Weep"The film gives background to the current crisis in Israel/Palestine and brings to light the lives of people we met on our 2022 journey in the occupied West Bank. Their universally human stories speak of intergenerational pain, trauma and resilience. We hope they touch your heart, stir compassion and understanding, and give rise to a pursuit for justice. For without justice, peace remains an empty slogan.Cinema can be a powerful force for change. Our aim is, beyond mere education, to truly move hearts and minds and inspire audiences to echo the calls for freedom, equality and dignity that have gone unanswered for far too long.The film is our modest contribution towards our dream for an end to the occupation in Palestine, the attainment of equal rights and fair treatment for Palestinian people, and the spreading of healing for all intergenerational cycles of trauma in the region.Directors' StatementWhere Olive Trees Weep explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We also watch Dr. Gabor Maté support a group of women seeking understanding and healing and offer his insights into intergenerational trauma.Through the veil of oppression, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives. This emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its own cruelty?Where Olive Trees Weep: Official Trailer (2024)
#80 Awakening Hope: Rev. Deborah L. Johnson Science and Nonduality 2024-04-14 | Sounds of SAND is a podcast from Science and Nonduality.Episodes tap into SAND’s rich history and collaborative future by presenting talks, dialogs, interviews, readings, music, and recordings from SAND Conferences, events, and webinars weaving timeless wisdom and embodied experience.🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and more: http://pod.link/soundsofsand❤️ Sounds of SAND is produced through the support of our Community Members. Science and Nonduality is a nonprofit organization. We would love to have you as part of our community! Your support will be fully devoted to our mission: to explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while in deep reverence of the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence.🕉️ Support the mission of SAND the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member: https://45ta.short.gy/join-sand-podcast*************************************************Rev Deborah L Johnson (Rev D) is a dynamic organizer, strategist, facilitator, public speaker, and spoken word artist, known for her ability to bring clarity to complex and emotionally charged issues with humor and compassion. As an organizational consultant specializing in cultural diversity, she serves the public, private, non-profit, and military sectors. Her clients have included, MCA Universal, ATT, Apple Inc, Hewlett Packard, Kaiser Permanente, US Coast Guard Academy, Ford Foundation, SBC Communications, UCSF, Prudential, and Kodak. Rev Deborah is a successful co-litigant in two landmark civil rights cases in California. The first resulted in the inclusion of sexual orientation in the state’s Civil Rights Bill in 1984 setting a national precedent,while the second staved off repeal of the state’s Domestic Partnership in 2005. For her social justice work, she has been featured in numerous books and films including Showtime’s Jumpin’ The Broom and has received many lifetime achievement awards including induction into the Board of Preachers at the MLK Jr. Chapel of Morehouse College.revdnow.comRevD’s Upcoming Courses:Yes to OnenessThe 6-session “YES to Oneness” workshop is preventative medicine for divisiveness. Guided by divine downloads from my books The Sacred YES and Your Deepest Intent, we’ll go on a spiritually transformative experience.tinyurl.com/YesToOnenessHow to DepolarizeThe 3-session “How to Depolarize” workshop provides diagnostic techniques and treatment plans for divisiveness. It is an interactive skills building practicum based on my 40+ years as a movement organizer, corporate DEI consultant, spiritual leader, and successful co-litigant in two landmark civil rights cases. This workshop expands upon the concepts I recently presented at Harvard Divinity School. tinyurl.com/HowToDepolarize*************************************************TOPICS 0:00 — Introduction 2:51 — Reconnecting Post-Pandemic 4:29 — Keeping Hope Alive 7:41 — On Nonduality 12:27 — Balancing Social Justice 19:59 — Everything is in Vibrations of Possibilities 25:58 — Interfaith / Omnifaith Exploration 33:14 — Reconnecting to our Natural State 40:06 — Knowing Truth 45:10 — Advice for Burnout and Connection 50:42 — Learning and Growing in CommunityScience and Nonduality (SAND) contemplates and reveres the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence. We explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.
#77 Regenerative Medicine: Mauro Zappaterra Science and Nonduality 2024-03-23 | You can watch all our videos at scienceandnonduality.comSounds of SAND is a podcast from Science and Nonduality.Episodes tap into SAND’s rich history and collaborative future by presenting talks, dialogs, interviews, readings, music, and recordings from SAND Conferences, events, and webinars weaving timeless wisdom and embodied experience.🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and more: http://pod.link/soundsofsand❤️ Sounds of SAND is produced through the support of our Community Members. Science and Nonduality is a nonprofit organization. We would love to have you as part of our community! Your support will be fully devoted to our mission: to explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while in deep reverence of the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence.🕉️ Support the mission of SAND the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member: https://45ta.short.gy/join-sand-podcast*************************************************Mauro Zappaterra obtained his MD and PhD degrees from Harvard Medical School. He completed his PhD doing work with neuronal stem cells and the effects of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in brain development and in the adult. He is published in numerous scientific articles on the CSF and his work was chosen as the cover image for the prestigious Neuron Journal. He was also featured in the New England Journal of Medicine in teaching medical students about living with life threatening diseases and in Psychology Today on an article titled “Joy: The art of loving life.”holdingspace.comTopics:0:00 — Introduction2:14 — Mauro’s Background9:37 — Exploring Holistic Medicine at Harvard17:31 — Evidence Based Medicine19:00 — Sound and Light Therapy24:10 — Day to Day Practice28:22 — Chronic Pain45:08 — Frontiers of Alternative Healing54:10 — CSF Guided Meditation*************************************************Science and Nonduality (SAND) contemplates and reveres the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence. We explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.
#74 Engaged and Aspirational Bodhicitta: Lama Tsomo Science and Nonduality 2024-03-02 | You can watch all our videos at scienceandnonduality.comSounds of SAND is a podcast from Science and Nonduality.Episodes tap into SAND’s rich history and collaborative future by presenting talks, dialogs, interviews, readings, music, and recordings from SAND Conferences, events, and webinars weaving timeless wisdom and embodied experience.🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and more: http://pod.link/soundsofsand❤️ Sounds of SAND is produced through the support of our Community Members. Science and Nonduality is a nonprofit organization. We would love to have you as part of our community! Your support will be fully devoted to our mission: to explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while in deep reverence of the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence.🕉️ Support the mission of SAND the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member: https://45ta.short.gy/join-sand-podcast*************************************************Lama Tsomo is a spiritual teacher, author, and co-founder of Namchak Foundation and Namchak Retreat Ranch, which preserves and shares Tibetan Buddhist practice in accessible, contemporary ways. Under the tutelage of Tulku Sangak Rinpoche, international holder of the Namchak lineage, Lama Tsomo has done extensive spiritual retreats in the U.S. and abroad and is fluent in Tibetan. Today, she is dedicated to sharing the teachings of the Namchak lineage with Western students, bringing greater happiness and meaning to life through meditation practice, community, and retreat. She is passionate about reaching young people and supporting those working for positive social change.Links:Namchak Website: namchak.orgSaving Each Other Together Project: seotproject.orgFour Immeasurables Retreat: namchak.org/events/the-four-immeasurables-retreat-cultivating-vast-and-profound-connection-zoom-fri-2024-03-03-4850Namchak’s Instagram: instagram.com/namchakcommunityTopics:0:00 – Introduction2:58 – Lama Intro Story and Path to Buddhism8:13 – Major Schools of Buddhism in the U.S.10:35 – Balancing Mindfulness & Compassion16:45 – The Predictions of Guru Rinpoche24:45 – The Importance of Mantra25:53 – The One Ocean32:13 – Sharing in Sangha in Mantra37:49 – Chenrezig / Avalokiteśvara chanting practice50:53 – Working Skillfully With Equanimity54:19 – The Importance of Sangha58:57 – Aspirational and Engaged Boddhicitta*************************************************Science and Nonduality (SAND) contemplates and reveres the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence. We explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.
The Crisis in Gaza | Navigating Difficult Conversations: A Q&A with Dr. Gabor Maté & Daniel Maté Science and Nonduality 2024-02-18 | You can watch all our videos at scienceandnonduality.com“Until we recognize our commonality, we create more woe for ourselves and others… we trigger their shame and further isolation.”– Daniel MatéNo statement, no words can speak to the immense suffering, devastation and horrendous humanitarian crisis intensifying in the Middle East. The current tragedy awakens existential fear, acute grief and deep despair. It also creates a rift among friends and families. Many are in a state of deep shock and in need of support, and the obstacles to communicating with loved ones only intensify the anguish.In this Q&A session, Dr. Gabor Maté and his son Daniel discuss ways to listen and communicate across different perspectives and narratives.Dr. Maté is a Holocaust survivor and an expert on trauma, addiction, and the connections between stress and illness. Daniel is an award-winning theatre songwriter and self-described ‘mental chiropractor’. Father and son have co-authored "The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture".They draw on their personal experiences and professional perspectives to help us foster a compassionate dialogue, even when grappling with divisive narratives, intergenerational trauma and incapacity to face hard facts.When in the grip of trauma, it becomes extremely challenging to make space for a different perspective, or take in facts that don’t fit our narrative of choice. The sheer emotional pain can narrow our vision and harden our position. As Dr. Maté’s work reveals, beneath rigid beliefs and attitudes often lie unhealed wounds in need of care, not condemnation.We explored how trauma brings about a false quest for security. When survival feels under threat, we instinctively adopt an “us versus them” bunker mentality, clinging to the familiar while walling off anything that feels foreign. This primal urge for safety and control ends up fostering the very insecurity it is trying to fight. Only by questioning these “normal” reactions can space emerge for a broader understanding.Gabor Maté, M.D. is a specialist on trauma, addiction, stress and childhood development. After 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, Dr. Maté worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. For his groundbreaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. Gabor is also the creator of a psychotherapeutic approach, Compassionate Inquiry, now studied by thousands of therapists, physicians, counselors, and others in over 80 countries.Daniel Maté is a composer, lyricist, and playwright for musical theatre based in BC and New York. He has been active since 2007, when he graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with an M.F.A. in Musical Theatre Writing. He also holds a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy from McGill.Daniel received the prestigious Edward Kleban Prize for Most Promising Lyricist in American Musical Theatre, a Jonathan Larson Foundation Grant, and the ASCAP Foundation’s Cole Porter Award for Excellence in Music and Lyrics (for his song cycle The Longing and the Short of It.) He has presented his work at the historic Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and New York’s Lincoln Center, and was an invited participant in the inaugural Johnny Mercer Writers Colony.Science and Nonduality (SAND) contemplates and reveres the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence. We explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.The Crisis in Gaza | Navigating Difficult Conversations: A Q&A with Dr. Gabor Maté & Daniel Maté
Love with Justice | A Muslim perspective on Palestine/Israel: Omid Safi Science and Nonduality 2024-02-12 | You can watch all our videos at scienceandnonduality.comA conversation with Prof. Omid Safi, an Iranian-American Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University.Above, we’re sharing a recording of this thought-provoking discussion, aimed at the deepest questions of justice and peace.Some of the questions we explored:— Can we move beyond condemnation to envision what “love has to say” at such a time?— Can honoring each other’s grief allow us to reclaim some humanity?— Can we speak difficult truths yet keep hoping that reconciliation remains possible?— Can we respond to this crisis in a way that doesn’t reinforce its architecture?— Can we respond in a prophetic way — calling for real justice, not just an end to external violence?— What could a sustainable peace, rooted in justice, look like, given the huge imbalance of power?Omid Safi is a scholar of the Islamic mystical tradition of Radical Love and serves as a professor of Islamic studies at Duke University. Ten times nominated for professor of the year awards, Omid has published extensively on the foundational sources of Islam and Sufism. He has authored Memories of Muhammad and Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition. He has offered the annual Martin Luther King lecture and appeared as an expert on Islam in the New York Times, Newsweek, Washington Post, Al-Jazeera, PBS, NPR, NBC, BBC and CNN.Omid teaches online courses on Muslim mysticism and has his own podcast Sufi Heart. He also offers spiritually oriented contemplative journeys and retreats for the general public. Information about the books, podcast, courses, and tours can be found at illuminatedcourses.com/.Science and Nonduality (SAND) contemplates and reveres the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence. We explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.Love with Justice | A Muslim perspective on Palestine/Israel: Omid Safi
#72 Ancestral Song: Vuyi Qubeka Science and Nonduality 2024-02-09 | You can watch all our videos at scienceandnonduality.comVuyi Qubeka is a seer, artist, multidimensional storyteller, & a transformative healing practitioner whose work is anchored by the wisdoms of indigenous knowledge systems and unconditional love.Vuyi considers herself a SoulSongSage and creates a container for individuals to remember the song of their soul through identifying the blockages keeping them from expressing their true nature by re-patterning childhood conditioning and trauma. Vuyi weaves together sound, ceremony, movement, visual art, and prose to conjure memory, activate healing and inspire truth seekers, creatives & pioneering leaders from all walks of life. Her work explores both feminine wisdom & the Mother Mind while confronting individual, familial & collective traumas, with a focus on sexual trauma, for our shared restoration.Vuyi offers one-on-one soul healing sessions, storytelling & speaking immersions, rites of passage ceremonies, retreat facilitation, workshops and explorative collaborations. Vuyi's long term intention is to create a rehabilitation oasis for child trafficking survivors, a home within nature where small people can restore their innocence, joy, dignity and reclaim their essence.Website: http://www.vuyiqubeka.comInstagram: instagram.com/vuyiqubekaEmail: vuyiqubeka@gmail.comTopics:00:00:00 – Introduction00:11:54 – Shamanism00:17:39 – Ancestors00:20:52 – Healing with Sound00:22:11 – Connection with Nature00:24:46 – The Authentic Self00:30:14 – South Africa and Gaza00:34:14 – Vuyi’s Message to Gaza00:39:39 – ”Don’t Die with Your Music Still Inside You”00:42:21 – TED Talk Excerpt00:50:44 – We Are the Song00:53:42 – ”Ancient Dreams” (AxisZulu Natural Mix) by vuyi qubeka01:01:16 – Coming Up for Vuyi01:13:12 – ”Moon Chant” by vuyi qubeka❤️ Support SAND and this podcast by becoming a member: https://45ta.short.gy/join-sand-podcastScience and Nonduality (SAND) contemplates and reveres the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence. We explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.
#70 Jungian Black Holes: Timothy Owen Desmond Science and Nonduality 2024-02-01 | You can watch all our videos at scienceandnonduality.com"Without form, without figure, without resemblance am I;Vitality of all senses, in everything I am;Neither attached, nor released am I;I am Consciousness, I am Bliss, I am Shiva, I am Shiva."—Adi Shankara, Nirvana Shatakam, Hymns 3–6[66]Timothy Owen Desmond, aka Tod, is a philosopher and author. He majored in Philosophy and Political Science at Boston College University. Dedicated to a life of study, his unconventional path led to a Ph.D. in Philosophy and Religion from CIIS. Desmond explores the intersections of holographic string theory and Jungian psychology, detailed in his 2018 book, Psyche and Singularity. In 2023, he launched an online course, "Immortality and the Unreality of Death," integrating insights from Joseph Campbell and Ernest Becker.Tod’s Course: Immortality and The Unreality of Death: A Hero’s Journey Through Philosophy,Psychology, and Consciousness – psycheandsingularity.com/purchaseTopics:0:00 – Introduction5:50 – Jung’s Near-Death Experience16:08 – Nondual Experiences: Dissolving Separateness20:20 – Jungian Archetypes23:46 – Platonic Philosophies28:04 – Why there are seashells in the mountains?33:30 – String Theory & Black Holes43:16 – Infinity, Emptiness & Form50:38 – Exploring the “why” of all of this?Support this podcast here by becoming a SAND Member: bit.ly/3tPwncQScience and Nonduality (SAND) contemplates and reveres the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence. We explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.
In the Mirror: What can we learn from AI about being human?: Chris Fields Science and Nonduality 2024-02-01 | You can watch all our videos at scienceandnonduality.com🪞 In the Mirror: What can we learn from AI about being human?A three-part webinar with Chris Fields & special guest Eric Dietrich➡️ Register here: scienceandnonduality.com/event/in-the-mirrorArtificial Intelligence (AI) is now part of the daily news, with prominent public figures issuing dire statements about existential risk and governments scrambling to devise regulations. Lost in this conversation — which sometimes seems designed to induce fear and panic — is any discussion of what AI systems do and how they do it. The goal of this webinar is to step back from the headlines, reflect on AI as a human construct, and ask what it can teach us about ourselves. Chris will suggest that by viewing AI as both a technological experiment and a cultural phenomenon, we can indeed learn a lot.The first session, AI, language, and meaning, will examine Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and their analogs in other domains. These systems naturally raise questions about the use and meaning of language, and of other human productions such as art and music. Such questions have been asked by philosophers for millenia, and by scientists for over a century. What does AI teach us about these questions?The second session, Myths of human-like AI will consider the history of “artificial humans” in mythic literature, and the relation of these myths to the ideas of “human-like” AI systems in academic research and in popular culture. Is human-like AI desirable? Is it feasible? What does the power of this myth — both attractive and scary — tell us about being human?The final session, AI as a cultural artifact will be a conversation with Eric Dietrich. We will ask what it would be like to treat AI not as a threat or anything alien, but rather as yet another human cultural artifact that reveals something about who and what we are.Science and Nonduality (SAND) contemplates and reveres the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence. We explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.
Bloodlines: Journeys of Loss & Transformation Science and Nonduality 2024-01-19 | You can watch all our videos at scienceandnonduality.comA live online Community Gathering with meital yaniv, Sulaiman Khatib, and Rae AbileahAs many of us grapple with feelings of disillusionment, outrage, impotence and grief at the horrendous tragedy unfolding in Gaza, we invite you to join us for an intimate conversation with meital yaniv, an ex-israeli soldier / ex-zionist fighter and Sulaiman Khatib, Palestinian co-founder of Combatants for Peace.With meital and Souli reflecting on their personal journeys of loss and transformation, we uncovered ancestral legacies of trauma and coping, belonging and indoctrination, individual and collective grief, awakening, and resilience. Their dialog was be facilitated by Rae Abileah, a Jewish faith leader, social change strategist, and writer. Through sharing our stories, and engaging in open and compassionate conversation, may we find collective healing.scienceandnonduality.com/event/bloodlinesTopics: 00:00:00 – Introduction with Gazan Musician, Haneen Sabbah singing Reem Banna (The Absence one) 00:14:05 – Sulaiman Story 00:24:17 – Sulaiman’s time in Jail 00:34:06 – A Journey of Dissent and Non-Violence 00:44:10 – Healing the Land and Ourselves 00:53:55 – Connecting to Ancestors and the Land 01:03:40 – Healing Intergenerational Trauma 01:14:03 – Calling our Jewish Communities to Awareness around the Harm of Zionism 01:24:07 – Commitment to Non-Violence and Alternative Solutions 01:33:53 – Belief in a More Just and Liberated WorldScience and Nonduality (SAND) contemplates and reveres the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence. We explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.
Rethinking Attachment: Towards Relational Wholeness: Linda Thai Science and Nonduality 2024-01-17 | You can watch all our videos at scienceandnonduality.com“For my own survival, I started researching into the intersection of trauma and the body. I learned that I thrive when I am taking in new information that changes my own worldview because of the resulting paradigm shift – and my experience tells me that upending my perception was necessary for healing.”— Linda ThaiWhile Attachment Theory has offered many valuable insights, its foundations reflect certain limiting assumptions. Originally formulated based on white, Western nuclear family structures, Attachment Theory is rooted in White cis-het settler-colonizer patriarchal paradigms that hyper-emphasise dyadic relationships within a nuclear family. Yet we humans participate in relationships far beyond just our early caretakers.Many of us feel profound connections across generations – to ancestors, spiritual traditions, and cultural lineages. We also bond deeply with the living world around us, from animals and plants to rivers and forests. And in today’s complex global society, our close relational circles extend to friends, chosen families, and communities near and far.When we experience trauma, secure attachment with a handful of early caregivers alone cannot suffice to heal our deep relational wounds. We need a more expansive vision – one that engages the full web of relationships anchoring our lives. The connections we share run far deeper than any one theory can capture.What would it mean to reconceptualize secure attachment more holistically? How might embracing the relational richness of our multi-layered lives help transform isolation into belonging?These are some of the questions we will explore with Linda Thai, mental health clinician, storyteller, and educator.Science and Nonduality (SAND) contemplates and reveres the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence. We explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.
#68 Listening Heart: Katie Gray Science and Nonduality 2024-01-17 | You can watch all our videos at scienceandnonduality.comSounds of SAND is a podcast from Science and Nonduality.Episodes tap into SAND’s rich history and collaborative future by presenting talks, dialogs, interviews, readings, music, and recordings from SAND Conferences, events, and webinars weaving timeless wisdom and embodied experience.🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and more: http://pod.link/soundsofsand❤️ Sounds of SAND is produced through the support of our Community Members. Science and Nonduality is a nonprofit organization. We would love to have you as part of our community! Your support will be fully devoted to our mission: to explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while in deep reverence of the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence.🕉️ JOIN SAND: bit.ly/3tPwncQ*************************************************“If we knew how important it is to listen, to listen to our hearts, to listen to our loved ones, to birds, to animals… it’s the ability to listen that reconnects us to the all, the great spirit”—Katie GrayKatie Gray is an author, singer, counselor, and elder caregiver devoted to helping people connect with feeling, presence and Self awareness. Inspired and compelled by her own self-recovery from a 17 year addiction to food and bulimia, Katie utilizes the gift of her voice and wisdom to help others unravel from shame, insecurity and suffering. Her work, The Empowered Heart, is a methodological approach that helps assist people through the process of identifying and healing emotional wounds and is the basis of understanding that infuses her work as an author, counselor, and facilitator.katiegray.comHer new book is The Empowered Heart Guidebook : katiegray.com/booksTopics:00:00 – Introduction03:08 – Connecting with SAND07:03 – Listening10:54 – Path to the Empowered Heart Guidebook16:40 – Writing Process19:34 – Circular Map26:24 – The Rhythm of the Path32:24 – Rushing Towards Solutions40:20 – Remembering The Heart48:38 – Healing in Community53:22 – EmpoweredSupport the production of the Sounds of SAND podcast by becoming a SAND Member: ❤️ bit.ly/3tPwncQ*************************************************Science and Nonduality (SAND) contemplates and reveres the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence. We explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.
Our Evolving (Un)knowing in Science & Math: Edward Frenkel Science and Nonduality 2024-01-17 | You can watch all our videos at scienceandnonduality.com∞ An excerpt from Edward Frenkel's Recent SAND Event "Beyond Algorithms: Free Will, Infinity & Limits of AI" on the Nondual experience found in the evolving (un)knowing of science and mathematics.scienceandnonduality.com/event/beyond-algorithms🕉️ Consider becoming a SAND member to gain access to this full talk and hundreds of other SAND videos and talks with your membership.scienceandnonduality.com/join-the-community🎥 Video by Yasen StoevEdward Frenkel is a professor of mathematics at University of California, Berkeley, member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and winner of the Weyl Prize in Mathematical Physics. He is the author of the international bestseller “Love and Math” which has been published in 19 languages. edwardfrenkel.comScience and Nonduality (SAND) contemplates and reveres the beauty, complexity, pain, and great mystery that weave the infinite cycles of existence. We explore beyond ultimate truths, binary thinking, and individual awakening while acknowledging humanity as a mere part of the intricate web of life.
