7th Annual World Wisdom Traditions
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“Unity puts into practice a true ecumenical approach… Unity sees itself as a vehicle for instruction, inspiration and prayer support for spiritual seekers regardless of their religious affiliations… as an ever-expanding expression of love, light, and peace. Therefore, it freely shares its teachings and believes in the oneness and freedom of all people.”
~ The Association of Unity Churches
For the last seven years, our August World Wisdom series has brought great spiritual teachers form many faiths to Unity of Berkeley. We invite you to experience the deep river of Spirit and Oneness that flows through all the speakers that will join us in August.
August 1 ~ Hinduism
Dr. Sunil Sanon heads Divine Light Trust in order to realize his dream of serving the poor, ailing, and the underserved. An innovative thinker, he has spoken on topics related to Mind Body Medicine, paradigm shifts, and ethics. He is a devout disciple of Pandit Sriram Sharma Acharya, founder of Gayatri Pariwar.
Music: Sound Voice Healers and Members of Gayatri Pariwar.
August 8 ~ Judaism
Avram Davis, Ph.D. is the founder and Rabbi Emeritus of Chochmat HaLev in Berkeley. An international known writer and speaker sought after for his humor and joy, he is currently living in simplicity as the Farmer Rabbi. We welcome his wit and wisdom at Unity.
Music: Tad Toomay and the Unity House Band
August 15 ~ Taoism
Master Alex Feng directs the Taoist Center in Oakland and has a deep lineage in the Taoist tradition and ancient Chinese medicine. We welcome Master Feng for the third year. His presence has delighted many with great humor and insight.
August 22 ~ Indigenous Wisdom
Maria Owl Gutierrez has been serving her community as a spiritual healer and teacher for over fifteen years, pulling deep wisdom from her own indigenous identity, as well as spiritual traditions she was initiated into. Through her intentional research, dreamwork and personal experience she has come to realize her work as a multi-ethnic bridge-builder between cultures and traditions. Maria received her BA from New College of California, in Ecology & Sustainable Community. She received her MA from the California Institute of Integral Studies in Integral Counseling Psychology. Maria also holds certifications in master level Intuition Medicine and Clinical Hypnotherapy. She has been a guest speaker at New College.
August 29 ~ Sufism
John “Wadude” Laird, M.D. is Dean of the University of Spiritual Healing and Sufism in Pope Valley, California. He received his medical degree from Dartmouth and in addition to his deep loving presence, he is a master healer and teacher. Wadude will lead a Sufi Zikr as his contribution to our World Wisdom series.
Music: Charles Moselle