Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Time: 4:30pm until 6:00pm
Journey to Empathy: The Practice and Use of Metta Bhavana as a Tool in Mediation
This presentation will provide a short introduction to a useful tool in mediations - ‘the conscious projection of good will’. The tool is based on a very old tradition from India often now associated with Buddhism but undoubtedly predating it called metta bhavana which translates as the cultivation of loving kindness.
At its simplest it can be described as very focused and attentive listening followed by a kind response.
Speaker: Martin Golder, M.A.I.B.C.
Martin Golder is an architect in Victoria. In 1996 with the encouragement and mentoring of Patricia Lane he started a practice of conflict management. In addition to his private practice, Martin is a mediator and mentor in the Provincial Court Mediation Program.
Martin has been an environmental and social justice advocate for many years and has worked with many First Nations and social agencies on housing issues. He is just finishing a 6 year term with the Sierra Club of BC including 3 years as chair. Martin served on the Board of the Victoria Cool Aid Society for over 10 years. He was Chair of the Board twice during this period.
After some time studying in India Martin started using some techniques from these studies in mediations with good results. He developed the conscious projection of good will from the ancient technique of metta bhavana and vipassana.
For a quick preview of Martin's thoughts on empathy, see : http://www.mediate.com/articles/golderM.cfm
Attendance Options
Martin will present in person at KPMG's downtown Vancouver office. Videoconferencing to Allard Hall, room 335, will be provided. RSVP early to coreclinic1@gmail.com to confirm your seat.
Session costs:
Attendance at the speaker series is free for CoRe members and volunteers, $20 for all others. Pay ahead online on the left sidebar or bring a cheque or exact change to pay at the door. For more information or to purchase a CoRe membership, go to our membership page.
The CoRe Clinic is an approved continuing development provider for the Law Society of BC. Its Speaker Series events are pre-approved educational activities for professional development credit.
