Saturday, July 11, 9am- 1pm
Half-day Workshop
$25 (members: $15)

Performance expert (and BI member) Tom Curren will facilitate this experiential workshop on the philosophy and practices of “Getting Happy” as a primary orientation toward life. Participants will work with practical exercises in appreciation and positive thinking, and be challenged to push the edges of their belief around the proposition that “We create our reality.”

We will present “Get Happy” as a primary injunction, rather than a byproduct of material success or spiritual growth. Participants will learn that “getting happy” does not mean living in a constant state of bliss; rather, it is an orientation toward reaching toward the “next higher” emotional level that you can access from wherever you are at any point in time, relative to any object of your attention.

Tom Curren has 30 years experience as a consultant, coach, facilitator and trainer. He specializes in “top team alignment” for corporations and nonprofits around the world. (See www.topteamalignment.com). Tom will draw upon his consulting experience using “appreciative inquiry” and “powerful questions;” his deep familiarity with integral theory, his background as an active spiritual seeker and practitioner, and applying the material from Abraham-Hicks to his recent experience with cancer. Tom will be assisted in this workshop by Boulder Integral co-founder Jeff Salzman.

Hi Everybody!

Please scroll down for details of the Main Event at Westin Hotel, Westminster, Colorado, and optional Pre-Events at Boulder Integral Center, Boulder, Colorado. ↓

Optional Friday Pre-Events at Boulder Integral Center, Boulder, Colorado

Friday, August 28, 2009, 2 pm – 5 pm
UNLOCKING YOUR INTEGRAL PERSPECTIVE
3-hour seminar with Jeff Salzman
$55
CLICK *HERE* TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

Friday, August 28, 2009, 7 pm – 9 pm
SEX, GOD, ROCK n’ ROLL
Live show and party, with Stuart Davis
$10 (pay at the door)

Saturday-Sunday Main Event at the Hotel Westin, Westminster, Colorado

Saturday, August 29 – Sunday, August 30, 2009
(Check-in from 8am – 8:45am) Event begins at 9:00am

ENLIGHTENMENT AND THE WESTERN MIND: AN EXPLORATION AND DEMONSTRATION OF THE TERRITORY AND PRACTICES OF AWAKENING

Dennis Genpo Merzel Roshi, Ken Wilber (representing Integral Life), Bernie Glassman Roshi, Bill Harris and Dr. Kamie Buddemeier

Early Bird Registration $997. After July 31, $1249 (See below for registration and other details)
CLICK *HERE* TO REGISTER FOR THIS MAIN EVENT

Please note: Hotel Westin and Boulder Integral Center are only about 15-20 minutes drive to and from one another.

PRE & MAIN EVENT DETAILS
Friday Optional Pre-Events at Boulder Integral Center
Boulder, Colorado

Friday, August 28, 2009, 2 pm – 5 pm
UNLOCKING YOUR INTEGRAL PERSPECTIVE: A 3-hour seminar with Jeff Salzman (followed by Stuart Davis: Sex, God, Rock ‘n’ Roll Concert. Attend either or both. Have dinner and a walk during the break before the concert in our beautiful Boulder neighborhood)

Do you feel called to live a higher, juicier life? Integral is not just a level of consciousness, it is a new worldspace of insight, connection and effectiveness. Come to Boulder Integral and find out how you can bring the power of integral functioning into your life.

One of the gifts of integral functioning is that we are able to forge a radical new connection to our own destiny. As we see more deeply into the patterns of the kosmos we see more deeply into ourselves. We see our gifts more clearly and become more keenly aware of what quickens our heart. This in turn releases a yearning — indeed an imperative — to enact our unique contribution into the world.

We hope you can join this event, led by Boulder Integral co-founder, Jeff Salzman. Stay for the Stuart Davis show and party afterwards!  This will be a great opportunity for you to meet with others who are also in town for the weekend workshop at Hotel Westin.

TOPICS

• Perspective-taking: the new path of liberation
• Intersubjective enlightenment: practices for developing relationships that call forth the best of everyone
• Partnering with Emergence: how to get real traction on the projects of your life

Friday, August 28, 2009 – 7 pm – 9 pm
SEX, GOD, ROCK n’ ROLL: Live show and party, with Stuart Davis
$10 (pay at the door)

Boulder’s very own integral rockstar Stuart Davis has made a genre-busting career of delving into difficult subjects as a Writer-Director-Actor-Comedian-Songwriter-Zen Practitioner and Integral Spiritualist. With his trademark synergy of sacred and profane punchlines, Stu will take you through a circus of sexuality, spirituality, and showbiz. In Stu’s Universe horny is holy, funny is profound, and Love has no opposite. Davis twists mind, body, & spirit into a hot menage ‘e trois. It’s no wonder he’s long been known as the Twisted Mystic.

“Razor sharp improv. Lurking amid the minutiae of his observations on life and the Universe are some startling insights. Davis pulls off the most elusive of party tricks… Even the gods were grinning.”
-Irish Times, Dublin Ireland

For questions about the Pre-Events at Boulder Integral, please email Nomali@BoulderIntegral.org or call 303 541 1540

Saturday-Sunday Main Event at the Westin Hotel
Westminster, Colorado

Saturday, August 29 – Sunday, August 30, 2009
(Check-in from 8am – 8:45am) Event begins at 9:00am
ENLIGHTENMENT AND THE WESTERN MIND: AN EXPLORATION AND DEMONSTRATION OF THE TERRITORY AND PRACTICES OF AWAKENING
Dennis Genpo Merzel Roshi, Ken Wilber (representing Integral Life), Bernie Glassman Roshi, Dr. Kamie Buddemeier and Bill Harris

Five of the most innovative and leading edge experts in the field of human consciousness come together for one blockbuster weekend! This will be a highly interactive session, with a full day of Big Mind process with Genpo Roshi and extensive talks and Q & A sessions with Bernie Glassman, Roshi, Ken Wilber and Bill Harris.

You simply have to be there! And let your friends know about this event! Seats limited to 220, Call 801.328.8414 now to reserve your place today!

The Westin Hotel has kindly offered a basic room rate of $139 per night for Vast Sky/Boulder Integral registrants. Space is limited so book today. Make your reservation *here*

The Westin Hotel, 10600 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, CO 80020, (866) 716-8137
Click here to contact the hotel.

Please call us if you have any questions.

• For questions regarding the Saturday-Sunday event at Hotel Westin, please call Vast Sky at 801.328.8414
• For questions regrading the Friday Pre-Events at Boulder Integral Center, please email Nomali@boulderintegral.org or call 303.541.1540

DIRECTIONS and MAPS

• Denver International Airport Maps – http://www.flydenver.com/maps/index.asp
• From Denver International Airport to Hotel Westin, Westminster, CO – Click *here*
• From Denver International Airport to Boulder Integral Center, 2805 (0r 2819) Broadway Street, Boulder, CO, 80304 – Click *here*
• From Hotel Westin to Boulder Integral Center, Click *here*
• Getting to Westminster and Boulder by SkyRide Bus from Denver International Airport – Very cheap! Click *here*
• Boulder Super Shuttle (also very reasonable) Click *here*

• 7PM (doors open 6:30pm)
• Every Tuesday in June 6/09, 6/16, 6/23, NEXT 6/30 (Dates in July will be announced soon)
• $10 ($5 for monthly donating members) Cash and checks only please (checks to Boulder Integral)

Each Tuesday night we will take a look at the political and cultural developments of the week, with an integral eye that invites friendliness to the evolving catastrophe of life on earth, and a recognition of the calling we have to bring more goodness, truth and beauty online.   In any — ideally every — moment.

Typically, Jeff will do some pontificating and we have a great discussion.  It’s easy and casual, but do not be afraid to bring your most pressing issues!

PLEASE NOTE: It is difficult to say in advance what might be the topic of discussion for each Tuesday, as Jeff really does keep up with the most current news and will speak about what’s hot around that time.  He will speak about the past, present and future in the context of that topic.

If you have ideas, suggestions, questions, comments, please send email to Jeff@BoulderIntegral.org.

Sunday, June 14th at 7pm
Sliding Scale $5 – $10

Join us for a fascinating hour with Eric Knouse, as he introduces a method of meditation called “The Practice”.  By opening himself to internal guidance, Eric has found a way to access deep levels of meditation, and has created a simple and straightforward way to teach others to do the same.    Eric’s presentation will focus on the scientific aspects of mind/body chemistry as well as meditative technique.    For those who have ignored meditation, have tried it unsuccessfully, this presentation will provide new insights explaining why the daily practice of meditation can provide a great antidote to today’s stressful living.

Although Eric has not formally explored meditation or spiritual work, he has been gifted with natural and reliable access to inner states through dedicated practice involving body posture, breathing and focused attention.  Through intense study of neurobiology, brain plasticity, brain chemistry and other related bodies of work, he began to see the external scientific validation for his inner experience and state of awareness.

Join us to learn about what happens chemically and on a cellular level when the mind/body achieves these deeper states.  Eric will explain why practitioners of meditation enjoy better health and well being through what occurs biochemically.

Here ‘s what one of our community members has to say about this work:

“I recently completed Eric’s eight week course.  What Eric has to offer is simplest, most direct and well-explained introduction to meditation that I have encountered.   I highly recommend his work to anyone, and especially those who want to start or reinvigorate a practice that encourages the body and mind to surrender into deep peace, bliss, healing, and expansion.”

Ross Hostetter, Director and Co- Founder, Boulder Integral.