Process & Presence
In this conversation series, participants will explore the synergies between Zen Buddhism and Process Philosophy, with a particular emphasis on Taoism as a foundational source for Zen. Topics include inter-becoming, no-self, the web of life, perpetual perishing, the primacy of the present moment, and the contemporary need for ecologically sensitive and socially just human communities.
John Cobb & Friends: Relational Abrahamic Faiths
Live Zoom SessionsSeveral locations around the world have taken concrete steps toward interreligious understanding and relationship by creating communities of faith that house all three Abrahamic traditions. Seeking to learn more, Sheri Kling, director of Process & Faith, reached out to invite a representative from each community to join her in this presentation to the Cobb & Friends gathering. Rabbi David Rosen and Imam Osman Örs readily agreed.
John Cobb & Friends: A Season of Darkness and Light
Live Zoom SessionsCosmologically, this period of late fall marks the increase in hours of darkness until the winter solstice when the hours of light begin to make a return. Many religions have major holidays during this period. In this Cobb & Friends gathering, Dr. Sheri Kling, director of Process & Faith, will introduce some of the major holidays in late fall and early winter, noting their significance in each tradition.
Buddhist Process Explorations
In this learning circle we will compare, contrast, explore, and play out resonances between Buddhism and process thought, with a special focus on Nāgārjuna’s Madhyamaka and Whitehead’s philosophy of organism.
Christian Process Explorations
Christian Process Explorations is a discussion group that focuses on the exploring, sharing, and practice of Christian process-relational theology, as relevant to all age groups: children, teenagers, adults, senior citizens, especially focused on applying Christian process-relational theology in local settings and small groups.
Buddhist Process Explorations
In this learning circle we will compare, contrast, explore, and play out resonances between Buddhism and process thought, with a special focus on Nāgārjuna’s Madhyamaka and Whitehead’s philosophy of organism.
Renewing Faith Online Conference
Join Process & Faith on a sacred journey to renew your faith and explore how we live into process and open & relational theology together. During this multi-day online event, you'll have the opportunity to explore several core themes of Christian faith—not academically, but in “big conversations” and practices.
Christian Process Explorations
Christian Process Explorations is a discussion group that focuses on the exploring, sharing, and practice of Christian process-relational theology, as relevant to all age groups: children, teenagers, adults, senior citizens, especially focused on applying Christian process-relational theology in local settings and small groups.
Process & Presence
In this conversation series, participants will explore the synergies between Zen Buddhism and Process Philosophy, with a particular emphasis on Taoism as a foundational source for Zen. Topics include inter-becoming, no-self, the web of life, perpetual perishing, the primacy of the present moment, and the contemporary need for ecologically sensitive and socially just human communities.
Buddhist Process Explorations
In this learning circle we will compare, contrast, explore, and play out resonances between Buddhism and process thought, with a special focus on Nāgārjuna’s Madhyamaka and Whitehead’s philosophy of organism.