Good News from the Netherlands – one

A Revolution in Education?

Good News from the Netherlands - one 2

J. Krishnamurti and children

7 - 11 May 2015

Organized by

International Theosophical Centre Naarden

Theosophical Society in the Netherlands

Krishnamurti Information Centre Bilthoven

International Theosophical Centre

Meentweg 9 - 1411 GR Naarden - the Netherlands

Questions to be explored:

• What is the vision behind the different educational systems? What principles and methods are used to reach the aims?

• How did methods develop over time?

• Does the current environment require adjustments? Are there choices to be made for the future?

• In what way is school knowledge limited?

• What is the point of setting a good example at school? Is comparison or competition between students constructive?

• What are the basic requirements to realize freedom? What are the boundaries of freedom?

Speakers:

• Dr. P. Krishna, Professor of Physics, currently in charge of the Krishnamurti Study Center at Rajghat, Varanasi, India. He has written books on various issues relating to the teachings of J. Krishnamurti.

• Anastasia Dingarten, Philosopher and Trainer of Montessori teachers: Connection between classical western philosophy and Maria Montessori.

• Frans Lutters, Lector at the School of Spiritual Science of the Anthroposophical Society, and Teacher of Religion, Literature, Art and History at the Waldorf High School in Zeist: The Revolution in Education versus the day to day Evolution in Practice; theWaldorf School as an example.

• Johanna Vermeulen, Theosophical Society Point Loma: Raja Yoga Education, based on Theosophical teachings.

• Foundation of Mental Fitness (Mentale Fitheid): Mental Fitness and Mindfulness at Schools.

• Ali Ritsema, former General Secretary of the TS in the Netherlands: A Mind to Embrace the Universe. Exploring the Process towards a Mind with no Boundaries.

• Dr. Hans Gerding, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, researcher of exceptional experiences at the Para Psychological Institute in Utrecht: The Learning Environment at Universities.

• Javier Gómez Rodríguez, freelance writer and lecturer, and a member of Krishnamurti Link International.

Full program and registration:

Please note that the number of places is limited!

More information and registration form can be downloaded from

www.itc-naarden.org

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