For people interested in Ontology (the science of BEING).
What is Ontology? It is the science or “study” of Beingness. Interestingly, “Beingness” is the formless part of us that is always present within us back and behind the world of physical objects, trees, bodies, things. It is the intelligence of LIFE. While the physical world thoroughly captures our attention, we can also learn to PAUSE and become aware of just being aware.
"Knowing others is wisdom. Knowing the self is enlightenment." (Lao Tsu, sutra 33 Tao Te Ching)
“If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.” (Jesus in The Gnostic Gospels)
Led by Heather C. Williams, H.W., M.
High Watch, Mentor, The Prosperos School of Ontology
Let’s admit that COVID is a perfect opportunity for us to read a good book, learn a few things, to safely meet online with other people, share concerns and mindfully explore relevant insights.
FEE: Contribution Basis
ONTOLOGY BOOK CLUB GROUP #1
Please register before enrollment closes on January 18
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4 Saturday mornings (February 6, 20 and March 6, 20, 2021)
We meet online for 90 minutes to share our insights, questions and reflections.
9:00 am Pacific; 10:00 am Mtn; 11:00 am Central; Noon Eastern; 6:00 pm Amsterdam; 7:00 pm Turkey
Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels ($12.19 on Amazon)
Saturday February 6: Discuss Chapters #1-4
Saturday February 20: Discuss Chapters #5-8
Self Observation by Red Hawk
($14.95 on Amazon)
Saturday March 6: Discuss Chapters #1-10
Saturday March 20: Discuss Chapters #11-20
The Teaching
(a poem by Red Hawk in the book The Way of Power)
It is as old as the stones.
It came with humans to the Earth
And it offers them a way out
Of the web of sorrows
But at a price.
We must observe ourselves,
our behavior, our
inner and outer responses,
objectively. This means
without taking a personal interest
or doing anything about
the horror
which self observation uncovers:
Like a bad boy with a stick
Overturning a stone
And finding a mass of crawling things
Beneath, but
He refrains
From stomping on them.
ONTOLOGY BOOK CLUB GROUP #2
(Please register before enrollment closes on March 19)
REGISTER NOW !
4 Saturday mornings - April 3, 17 and May 1, 15, 2021
We meet for 90 minutes to share our insights, questions and reflections.
9:00 am Pacific; 10:00 am Mtn; 11:00 am Central; Noon Eastern; 6:00 pm Amsterdam; 7:00 pm Turkey
The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
($14.49 on Amazon)
Saturday, April 3: Discuss Chapters 1-5
Saturday, April 17: Discuss Chapters 6-10
The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels
($7.99 Amazon)
Saturday, May 1: Discuss Chapters 1-3
Saturday, May 15: Discuss Chapters 4-6