Virtual
For the last 21 days, people from dozens of countries around the globe have convened to deep-dive into interfaith practices of compassion! Every day featured a unique faith, with related "hands" practice, "head" insights from scripture, and "heart" music and art. Collectively spanning thousands of reflective posts and interactions, we embraced different faiths and practices -- and each other's hearts -- to discover an underlying river of compassion flowing underneath it all. We expanded, we stretched, we discovered. And for so many of us, we transformed.
This weekend, we are coming together one last time to share inspiration, songs and gratitude for our shared values. All last three calls were brimming with sacred joy, and we'd love to have you join this closing call, broaden our circle of love, and help spread the ripples of goodwill into all directions! Please RSVP below to join our closing call.
Alongside stories from everyday heroes of interfaith and compassion, we're also honored to host Matthieu Ricard
-- a renowned Buddhist monk, humanitarian, and author, often referred to as "the happiest man alive." With over 10 million views on just one of his TED Talks, Matthieu captivates audiences worldwide by sharing profound insights on cultivating inner peace, altruism, and genuine happiness. His teachings remind us that “happiness is a skill,” and that through mindfulness and compassion, we can transform our own lives and the world around us. His message is profound in its simplicity: "It's not the moral ground. It is simply that me, me, me all day long is very stuffy. And it's quite miserable, because you instrumentalize the whole world as a threat, or as a potential sort of interest [to yourself]," he said. To be happy, he suggests altruism -- makes you feel better, and others as well!
We've made this is a public call, to share Matthieu's wisdom and our collective inspiration with a wider audience -- so feel free to invite friends to join our call!
To join us, simply click the RSVP button below and you'll be emailed all the call logistics (and also see it on the screen). If timezone conflicts made this hard to join, you can still RSVP to receive the call recording.
Thank you for cultivating this sacred context of universal values!
Welcome To The Celebration!
5:15
Words of welcome from Rev. Charles Gibbs.
Come, Come, Whoever You Are
3:39
Jac O'Keeffe offers a stunning song to the words of Rumi, accompanied by harmonium.
Ant In The Concert Hall
4:01
Podmate Juan Xi reflects on our 21 days together.
We Are Each Other's Mirrors
4:27
Podmate Jen T. on the power of engaging diverse faith traditions.
Heart Whispers, Week 3: Who Am I?
04:41
Inspired snippets from Week 3's posts.
World Without Mirrors
4:15
"In a world without mirrors, who do we all see? Is it really you or me?"
Matthieu Ricard's Talk
12:32
"World's Happiest Man" Matthieu Ricard, 78, on a turning point in his life, insights from Dalai Lama, and more!
Motivations For Happiness
13:00
Matthieu answers, "How do we cultivate compassion without becoming overwhelmed by the suffering of others?" "Can you speak on the state of happiness in our times today?"
A Mantra And The King
3:29
Matthieu Ricard shares his favorite mantra ("I need nothing") and a humorous joke.
Jac: Guided Meditation
5:16
Tuning into "our primordial goodness" that "is not impacted by external environments".
Interfaith & AI
16:26
What happens when 77 thousand sacred texts merge with AI? An Interfaith Bot!
Intro To Sister Marilyn
3:48
A short video on Sister Marilyn Lacey's decades of work with refugees in Sudan and Haiti.
4 Stories Of Mercy
13:03
Four stirring, first-hand stories of compassion from Sister Marilyn Lacey.
May All Beings Be Happy
2:34
A closing song, in gratitude.
Bonus Poem: The Word 'God'
01:59
Original poem by Rev. Charles Gibbs, heard right after the call!