PROJECTS
Presently, dobem has three active projects: EU MAIOR (Higher Self), a feature documentary about self-knowledge and the pursuit of happiness (in production); Big Mind Big Heart, a meditation workshop series; and the second Encontro do Bem Conference (in development).
As mentioned previously, dobem will soon be announcing additional projects related to integral human development. The organization is also working to establish partnerships with renowned centers of integral education in Brazil and abroad.
For information about the organization’s current projects, please scroll down or refer to the links above.
EU MAIOR (HIGHER SELF)
The quest for self-knowledge and happiness
The difficult challenges facing our planet today, such as global warming and social inequality, can only be overcome with a higher level of individual consciousness, grounded on sustainable values. The Higher Self documentary (Eu Maior, in Portuguese) wants to promote these values by means of a modern examination of two classic elements of the human existence: the quest for self-knowledge, and the quest for long-lasting happiness.
Aside from being the first Brazilian documentary to address the subject, Higher Self will innovate by interviewing artists and professional athletes, in addition to doctors, intelectuals and spiritual leaders who are often called to participate in such works. This will give the film a more diverse human coloring, and open it to a wider audience. All interviewees will be recounting personal experiences which helped them to find their human essence.
Currently in production, Higher Self is being recorded on HD video, and will have an approximate length of 100 minutes. The premiere will be in 2011, in film festivals, followed by distribution in cinemas, TV, DVD, and the internet. To visit the documentary website (Portuguese only), click here.
BIG MIND BIG HEART
Meditation Workshop
In October 2010, dobem organized the first Big Mind Big Heart workshop ever to take place in Brazil. The teacher, Diane Musho Hamilton, is a zen-buddhist monk given dharma transmission by Genpo Roshi, who synthesized the technique. A second workshop, in 2011, is on the way. For additional information about Diane and Big Mind, visit www.dianemushohamilton.com
ENCONTRO DO BEM CONFERENCE
Integral wellbeing for all
“I liked the integral approach - different techniques and tools to promote the connection with the inner Self.”
Fernando Santiago, 2008 Conference participant
“It was a truly happy Conference. Congratulations to the organizers for generating something so precious.”
Deborah Weinberg, 2008 Conference yoga instructor
The first Encontro do Bem Conference took place on May 1-4, 2008. The event brought 200 people to Atlântico Hotel, located at Mariscal Beach (Bombinhas, state of Santa Catarina). In addition to yoga and meditation practices, each participant was able to enroll in 4 workshops, out of 10 that were offered. There were also open activities, such as the lecture “The Integral Way”, the discussion panel “Happiness in the XXI Century”, and three evening music presentations.
The emotional testimonials given by the participants of the 2008 Encontro do Bem Conferencemade it clear that the demand for an integral kind of human development is real, and the Conference is an initiative that must continue. Soon, this website will be posting information regarding the Conference's next edition, which will be considerably larger than its predecessor.
For additional information about the Encontro do Bem Conference, please visit the event website at www.encontrodobem.com.br (Portuguese only). For information in English, download the 2008 Conference PDF presentation by clicking here.