Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Summer Course: Contemplative Sustainable Design

SUMMER COURSE:
Contemplative Sustainable Design

San Cristobol, New Mexico
July 29-August 17

This summer join us for a three-week (3-credit) intensive workshop on environmentally sustainable living in the mountains of northern New Mexico.

The workshop includes:

*Hands-on experience in NATURAL BUILDING (we will build solar-powered, straw bale structures)

*The study of regional GREEN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN (including Native American construction techniques and the design of Taos Earthships)

*Sustained practice in YOGA, MEDITATION and other contemplative traditions

*Seminar discussions about GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS and activism

We will live close to the land—at 8500 feet, on 100 acres surrounded by national forests—and participate in the day-to-day operations of the Lama Foundation, a small, unique, 40 year-old community devoted to sustainability and spiritual growth. Our aim is to explore the challenges of external and internal sustainability.

American University Summer Institute

For more information contact: Professor Paul Wapner
pwapner@american.edu (202-885-1647)

Also please go to: http://www.american.edu/sis/summer/summerinstitutes/contemplative.html

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