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Biography
James O'Dea's The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) conducts and sponsors research into the potentials and powers of consciousness, including perceptions, beliefs, attention, intention, and intuition, and is committed to educating the general public about this research. The Institute is dedicated to scientific rigor, open-minded approaches, diversity of perspectives and multiple ways of knowing. It is not a spiritual sect and does not promote political causes. The activities of IONS include scientific studies, publications and educational media, and community building. The 200-acre campus in Petaluma, California includes a Retreat & Learning Center which hosts workshops, retreats, and educational activities dedicated to nurturing personal transformation, health, and interconnectedness with the environment. James O’Dea joined IONS in April 2003. Previously, he spent ten years as the director of the Washington DC office of Amnesty International, where he testified before Congress, met with two U.S. presidents and numerous foreign heads of state and government leaders, and represented Amnesty International to the State Department, the White House, and the World Conference on Human Rights. Subsequently, he spent five years as executive director of Seva, a non-profit organization dedicated to international health & development issues in Latin America, Asia, and on American Indian reservations. Seva is a Sanskrit word meaning service. During the past five years, James created and currently co-leads a series of dialogues funded by the Fetzer Institute called "Compassionate and Social Healing." The dialogues bring together leaders and activists in a variety of fields related to human rights, peace, and social reconciliation initiatives. James lived and worked in Turkey and Lebanon, and witnessed civil conflict and massacres, which influenced him deeply. He brings to IONS a sense of urgency about the issues the world currently faces, as well as an Irish sense of humor and love of language. James is a member of Ervin Laszlo’s World Wisdom Council. This council is a coalescing of Religious and Spiritual Leaders, Political Leaders, Non-Profit Organizations and Civil Society banding together to formulate a structure and support system that furthers the realization that we are one family of humankind. The council offers a platform for humanity to recognize we are all spiritual beings with the possibility of living life in harmony and balance considering all.
Below are some links to find out more about James O'Dea:
Joan
Kenley Interviews James O'Dea and Van Jones on What Can Change Link here to Photos from Seattle IONS 2003 Spirit in Action: Wisdom in Community with James O'Dea Articles by and about James O'Dea can
be found below: Social Healing: Herald of a Shift in Human Consciousness
IONS "Review" Issue Number 64
The Spiritual Heart of Service "Review" Issue Number 54 |
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Audio CD's also available of Contact Susan Burns at sburns@ionsnw.org. |
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Susan Burns The Institute of Noetic Sciences (www.noetic.org) IONS NW (www.ionsnw.org) |
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