The Buddha is a living and vital presence, a refuge and inspiration for the cultivation of deep compassion and vast wisdom. For people following in Buddha’s path, Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, is not simply an historical figure, however remarkable and world changing his teaching. Toward this end, the instructor will use the Vietnamese Zen Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh’s lovely little book, Living Buddha, Living Christ. This is a meditation class, open to both beginning and experienced meditators, that invites a conversation between Buddhist meditative practice and Christian contemplative practice. The registration fee will include the cost of the Great Decisions publication, which will be provided to all participants. Participants are expected to read and be prepared to discuss the topics covered by the publication and under discussion in each class. Policy: Economic Sanctions Political Trends in Latin America Iran at a Crossroads Military Tactics and Strategy in Ukraine. The topics to be covered this year are: War Crimes: What are they? How can they be prosecuted? China and America: Back to the Future? Economic Warfare and U.S. The discussion will be facilitated again by Keith Simmons, but as in the past each class will have a co-facilitator who has expertise in the subject area under discussion. Accordingly, the course will run for six weeks rather than eight as in the past. This year only six of the eight chapters will be discussed. The Great Decisions publication contains eight chapters, each focused on a different foreign policy issue or subject of international importance written by experts in the field. OLLI at Vanderbilt is pleased to bring the class back this year. The Great Decisions class was offered in the spring of each year until the COVID pandemic. Great Decisions is a discussion-based course built around an annual publication of the Foreign Policy Association a non-profit organization founded in 1918 dedicated to inspiring the American public to learn more about the world. Please call our office at 61, or email us at with questions, or to join the email list! List of Classes and Special Events - Spring 2023: SPRING ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! TO BE CONSIDERED FOR LATE REGISTRATION, CALL 61. OLLI participants exercise their minds while making new friends, not only in the classroom but through other educational activities, special events and community engagement. In a relaxed atmosphere, with no homework, tests, or grades, you have the opportunity to ask questions, contribute ideas, and interact with people who share similar interests. Interesting topics are explored with thought-provoking and engaging instructors, who are primarily active or retired Vanderbilt faculty, as well as other community experts. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Vanderbilt University is an inclusive group that strives to organize and present to the greater Nashville community stimulating intellectual and cultural noncredit courses, programs, and trips for adults over 50 of all educational backgrounds. OLLI at Vanderbilt Mission Statement: OLLI at Vanderbilt helps adults over 50 rediscover the joy of learning and build community through diverse social interaction.
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