Institute of
Advanced
Theology
at Bard College
religious leaders, believers, and those who are simply
curious, in a shared enterprise of enlightened learning.
HOW TO KNOW
thoughts from the Golden Rule
how do I know the other
no less know
what he desires
in the secret heart
buried within
a ribcage of shame
how can I imagine
the fate of the soul
when only deeds
prove the way
the silver rule
points me to what
I should not do
in right in full
and fair measure
what he will not
do for me
he is not another person
who is myself
but of another person
not that friend
there is no love
like a mother
for her only child
in the moral dark
always the face of the other
is permanent scenery
in him I hear
the voice of the stranger
his eyes reflect
the throwing of stones
many daggers release
pointing the way
to dulkka
no matter which path
even of moderation
which I choose
lies what will be not
done for me
--Natalie Safir
Natalie Safir, of Rhinebeck, is the author of four collections of poetry. She teaches poetry, memoir, and creative writing and does personal life coaching and counseling.
The Golden Rule
in the Religions of the World
Registrant's page for further information and background
Conference Recording:
To purchase the DVD series of the conference presentations of the conference ($88), contact Fred Cartier Video Services at sales@theservices.org.
Individual DVDs from the set are $35/disc.
Online Video
Click here to view Harry Gensler's presentation
Post Conference Thoughts from Jeffrey Wattles
Click here to read Jeffrey Wattles's comments about the conference.
Conference Volumes:
Link to PDF file for discount form to purchase, The Golden Rule: The Ethics of Reciprocity in World Religions, published by Continuum (www.continuumbooks.com).
University Press of America is publishing The Golden Rule: Analytical Perspectives (ISBN: 0-7618-4101-6) [800-462-6420 or www.univpress.com].
Comments about the conference:
------- Original Message --------
| Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:23:17 -0400 |
| Tim Moore <timsky@hvc.rr.com> |
| iat@bard.edu |
Dear IAT
Wonderful conference!
Thank you,
Tim Moore
-------- Original Message --------
| Thanks |
| Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:15:54 -0400 |
| Deborah Gordon-Brown <dgbrwn@gmail.com> |
| Emily M. Darrow <darrow@bard.edu> |
You did a remarkable job for IAT, yet again. The Conference was splendid in content! The welcome we all got every day, every time we came into the hall or the dining area was very, very special, beautiful and just right. And thank you for the water! So, to you and those who worked with/for you on this one:
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Deborah GB for myself and Charlie (CB)
Images from the 2008 Institute of Advanced Theology Conference All photos credit: Fred Cartier, The Services |
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Many thanks again to the volunteers who made this event possible: Raymond, Theoni, Philip, Robert, Courtney, and Rory, and to all of you who attended during the three days. |
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