Ethan Nichtern "Radical Buddhism & the Paradox of Acceptance"

Radical Buddhism & The Paradox of Acceptance
a Public talk with author and educator Ethan Nichtern

This talk will be of interest to meditators, Buddhists, non-Buddhists,
all people that are concerned about the state of the planet, economy, and
the inner and outer journeys of transformation.


WHEN    Wedneday, February 8: 7pm - 9pm

WHERE
Santa Rosa Shambhala Meditation Center
709 Davis St Santa Rosa
(enter through parking lot and go upstairs -- directions below)

FEE    $20   $10 (students)

For info or to register please visit: Program Detail: Ethan Nichtern


Buddhism is often misunderstood as a passive, even self-indulgent, discipline.
Ethan Nichtern explains how the rigorous practice of mindfulness and self-acceptance
can radically and practically transform ourselves and the world.

By letting go of habits and assumptions, we begin to understand our true motivations
and intentions, allowing us to create wise solutions to global problems such as
consumerism, environmental damage, and societal inequity.

This topic is of great importance in times of social upheaval and protest movements
such as we are experiencing today.



ETHAN NICHTERN is a Shastri, a senior teacher, in the Shambhala
tradition. He is the youngest senior teacher in the global Shambhala community.
He is the author of the novel, Your Emoticons Won't Save You, and the
nonfiction book, One City: A Declaration of Interdependence. He is also the
founding director of The Interdependence Project, an organization dedicated to
Buddhist-inspired meditation and psychology, transformational activism, mindful arts,
and meaningful media. He teaches and lectures around the world and is based in
New York City. Ethan has been featured on CNN and NPR to discuss Buddhism and
meditation in the 21st Century. His writing has been featured on The Huffington Post,
Beliefnet, Tricycle Magazine, BuddhaDharma Magazine, Reality Sandwich, as well as other
online publications. His second book will be released in January, 2012.

More about Ethan: http://facebook.com/ethannichtern


For info or to register please visit: Program Detail: Ethan Nichtern



LOCATION:   Santa Rosa Shambhala Meditation Center is on the second floor of an
old school building at 709 Davis Street. The building entrance is reached via 8th Street where
our parking lot is located. Drive in towards the far end and park. Enter the door on the left
end of the building and come on upstairs to Room 206. If the outer door is locked, please ring the
doorbell. (No entry from Davis Street). View location at Google maps.