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The Call of the Time dialogues
Description:
Inspired and hosted by
Dadi Janki (Additional Administrative Head of the
Brahma Kumaris), the Call of the Time dialogues
convene leaders from all continents in retreat
settings that allow for conversation, meditation, and
extended periods of silence. Since 1998 approximately
1,000 people have come together in these dialogues.
Objectives:
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To explore the deepest
inner foundations of transformation
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To engage in a shared
exploration of universal truths
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To Introduce leaders to
the benefits of extended periods in silence with a
spiritual aim
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To integrate the
personal spiritual growth of participants in their
work in the world
“I think the principles
and the process we use for the Call–of–the–Time
Dialogues [are] very relevant…I think people are wide
open to direct experience of deeper awareness and to
spiritual reflection as long as you are up–front about
it. If people understand they are going to spend a
half–day with some time of quiet, some type of
meditation, and a chance to begin to talk more openly
with others, completely off the record, I think they
would be grateful.” – Peter Senge, Senior Lecturer,
MIT Sloan School of Management, Founding Chair,
Society for Organizational Learning (SoL), and
Co-facilitator, Call–of–the–Time Dialogues.
The Brahma Kumaris
acknowledges the intrinsic goodness of all people. We
teach a practical method of meditation that helps
individuals understand their inner strengths and
values. Today it has over 7,000 centres in 90
countries and territories and is supported financially
by the voluntary contributions of its teachers and
students who live and work in the local community. All
activities are free of charge and offered as a
community service.
Applications:
A sense of unity is
created through the shared experience that guests have
at these dialogues. This connection has resulted in
numerous outcomes such as:
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A breakfast and closing
presentation at the State of the World Forum (2000),
and companion publication entitled The Inner and Outer
State of the World.
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A journal on Experiments
in Silence funded by the Fetzer Institute and
published by the Ruder Finn agency.
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Extended work in
conflict prevention in support of the Swedish
Ministry.
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The creation of numerous
intercontinental projects and initiatives.
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A commissioned piece of
research on the Call–of–the–Time process for the
Fetzer Institute.
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Special Raj Yoga
meditation intensives offered in India and England.
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Articles in the SoL
(Society for Organizational Learning) journal,
Reflections.
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Publication of a book
(in progress) on world service.
Organization:
Brahma Kumaris
Contact:
Brahma Kumaris Office
for the United Nations
City: New
York
Country:
USA
Email:
bkun@bkwsu.org
Website:
www.bkwsu.org
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