A global revolution is underway. In countless, unsung ways we are turning from the self-devouring consumerist society and preparing the ground for a life-sustaining civilization. A key feature of this Great Turning is rediscovery of our interconnectedness with all life-forms, and the power that this deep ecology provides us for the healing of our world. In these days together we will learn how to tap this power in our own lives. About the Facilitators Joanna and Fran Macy Joanna and Francis Macy are life-long activists, known for their work to empower agents of social change. Joanna is a Buddhist teacher, systems theorist, and pioneer of despair work and deep ecology work. Her many books include World as Lover World as Self, Coming Back to Life, and her recent memoir Widening Circles. Fran, a co-founder of the Institute for Deep Ecology, is director of the Center for Safe Energy. Through exchanges and workshops on renewable energy, he supports antinuclear activists in the U.S. and countries of the former Soviet Union. Chime Lama Chime's life has been spent in applied Buddhist Dharma, working in the areas of mental health, disability services, aged care and in support of environmental work. He is the founding teacher of two centres, Wangapeka (New Zealand), and the Origin Centre in Balingup (W.A.). Chime has an accessible, direct way of teaching and a long standing commitment to both spiritual practice and social change. Walking the Bodhisattva Path activism as a spiritual journey This four day retreat facilitated by Joanna and Lama Chime, offers a spiritual fraemwork for social and environmental change, and the opportunity to develop practices to ustain our actions in the long term. The Bodhisattva Path is one of deepening awareness with the intention to serve all beings. All are welcome to attend, and young(ish) activists are particularly encouraged. You don't have to be, or become, a Buddhist to attend. The retreat will be held at the Cove, which is set amongst the beautiful Karri and Jarrah forests on the shores of the Wilson inlet, Denmark, Western Australia. Cost: $280 - $350 1 - 4 February 2001 Preparation required. Limited to 40 people. Opening the Global Heart our power as Gaia This two day, non residential workshop will be held in Perth. During this time with Joanna and ran, we will clarify the gifts we each bring and the roles we each can play for the sake of building strong community amongst us. Cost: $190 - $250 27 - 28 January 2001. No preparation required. Limited to 90 people. Tools for the Shambhala Warrior theory and practice for the work that reconnects This ten day residential training will be held at the Cove, Denmark, WA. In the Tibetan tradition, Shambhala Warriors are Bodhisattvas who actively engage in healing through the practice of compassion and insight. Joanna and Fran will provide us with the keys to Deep Ecology Work which will enable us to: Understand and be able to articulate to others the peril, pain and promise in this time of crisis. Recognize and develop our inner resources, while uncovering our individual gifts and abilities for our part in the Great Turning. Acquire familiarity with experiential practices and skills for facilitating groups. Build among us a strong, co-creative community that will endure and support us across time & distance. Cost: $990 - $1300 7 - 18 February 2001 Limited to 30 people. Preparation required. Fundraising We are planning a number of exciting events for participants to fundraise their payments. All are welcome to fundraise whether attending the workshops or not.

2 day workshop 26 (evening) - 28 January 2001 4 day retreat 31st Jan - 4th Feb 2001 10 day training 7th - 18th Feb 2001 For more information, contact the Gaia Foundation or download the 'Expression of Interest' form and post to: Gaia Foundation of WA PO Box 1417 East Victoria Park Wadjuk Bioregion Western Australia 6981 Telephone (08) 9470 5334 email aziah@iinet.net.au   Visit Joanna Sites on the Web Download the 3 fold Flyer for printing copies for yourself