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Zen Cafes: for those who want to participate in Transition Culture – introducing Resurgence magazine – www.resurgence.org.

Sustainability The way to saving the planet? What to do? Achieving the benefits of a sustainable future is not just about addressing environmental needs; it is about the educative processes we engage in. Running a sustainable enterprise, demands, at the very least, a learning process. This is not just a matter for academics; it is about waking up to the benefits of a New Republic of the Intellect – a time and a place where we respond intelligently to all around us! See the work of Prof. Vala Ragnarsdottir at Bristol University - Dept of Environmental Sciences and Beyond Universities – A New Republic of the Intellect by Sir Douglas Hague, published by the Institute of Economic Affairs. See: http://www.iea.org.uk/record.jsp?ID=55&type=book Human Ecology for a New Republic The New Republic vision engages with the Shalom vision; a perspective shared by a number of leaders who contribute their life efforts to realizing peace and social justice – all who have a vested interest can participate in creating the conditions for sustainable prosperity! Help is provided - for those who want to participate by: The World Café, Big Café and Open Space. www.theworldcafe.com See Big Café set up to help shape the ten-year sustainability Charter for Bristol. http://sustainability.gly.bris.ac.uk/events/BigCafe/index.html www.openspaceworld.org The next step: we invite you to examine the New Republic vision in which you can participate Local action serving as an example of “people power” Bristol is a Transition City, Transition Towns and Cities are aligning themselves to the reality of Peak Oil and the benefits that a carbon neutral future spells for those who want to lead their lives as if People and Planet matter! See: www.transitionculture.org. Chooseday is a local initiative that rewards people who choose to leave their car at home, one day a week. The result? People opt for calmer more peaceful lives with chance to take time off and actually enjoy themselves. Yes! Enjoy the liberation of going without a car! www.chooseday.org. ChooseDay is promoted by Agora. What about you? What is your vision? A New Republic of Mind and Spirit Opportunities to find out more - for those who subscribe to Resurgence magazine: www.resurgence.org.

Zen Cafes and Study Direct – options for investors in sustainable community

Zen Cafes: for those who want to participate in Transition Culture – introducing Resurgence magazine – www.resurgence.org.

A New Republic of Peace The Shalom vision – we provide a chance for future leaders and public servants to understand how to manage change. We invite those who apply to study with us, how to “read the marketplace” and rethink globalization. A New Republic of Whole Person Development We provide a chance for individuals to train for a future in holistic arts, yoga, meditation, Right Livelihood and human-scale education. A New Republic of Healthy Lifestyle We offer a chance to form your own local co-op, to supply healthy food and drink to local people. You have opportunities to prepare for an independent future in: food production, food distribution, food preparation, social enterprise management and hospitality. See: www.slowfood.com. A New Republic of Enterprise We offer a chance for those who want to work towards their financial independence, through Social Enterprise and Right Livelihood. See “Workplace as Café” published by Café Society. Apply to join the Social Entrepreneurs’ Community – The Hub or apply to Co-venture with Zen Cafes @ The Hub to set up your own independent collective or co-op as a Right Livelihood. What does agora mean? Agora is the Greek word for marketplace. As sustainability practitioners we are here to help people through times of transition, to help realize positive change in their lives. We understand that solutions to societal issues do not have to come through government or institutions, people can work through choice and consensus in their home, at work, at school in their daily lives, provided they have support in their community and can translate decisions through choice in their local marketplace. We work with Demos and can introduce you to this leading think-tank. Eco-Campus – Rethinking Globalisation From the Eco-Campus Spirit of Life Centre, Mani, Greece, we offer orientation and support for those who want to rethink globalization, engage in Peace Studies, work for social justice, or simply learn to “read the marketplace” so as to understand the world we live in. “To know what is going on, takes sense. To know what to do about it, takes wisdom.” Dharma Studies We welcome Dharma practitioners and Social Entrepreneurs in setting up their own Transition Town action group. We work with the Social Enterprise Community called, collectively The Hub. It’s a happening place to meet and collaborate with like-minded people. Our work comprises creating community initiatives and connecting people, to those who can help realize creative projects that benefit community and enterprise. Study Direct Study Direct – our teacher training and curriculum development and publishing services are available for teachers, schools and universities that want to work with us.

Zen Cafes and Study Direct – options for investors in sustainable community

Zen Cafes: for those who want to participate in Transition Culture – introducing Resurgence magazine – www.resurgence.org.

We especially welcome applications from individuals who seek to train for an independent career as a tutor, coach or mentor specializing in human-scale education, eco-learning and whole person development. Dharma Study curriculum development is available from EcoCampus and retreats are open by invitation at the EcoCampus recommended centre, The Spirit of Life Centre, Mani, Greece. We welcome those who want to work with us to set up independent Dharma Study and Retreat Centres with focus on the holistic arts, the creative life, yoga, meditation and aikido. If you want to do business as if People and Planet matter you are invited to study with us or take time out as the first step to realizing work-life balance. What you may struggle to do as an individual, you can achieve with the right support from timely friends. This is the understanding behind the SOL spiritual community or Sangha. Slow Food If you want to supply food and drink you can work with us as a supplier of Frank Water and Freedom Cola to your clients. We welcome applications from those who want to set up their own Fair Trade Café outlet. You can go the independent route and buy a franchise from Beyond The Bean or you can reduce your risk and apply to Coventure with Flow Internet Cafes to serve the needs of local members. To read about the principle behind Flow – see www.flowidealism.org or read Good Business, Flow, Leadership and the Making of Meaning:
http://www.amazon.com/Good-Business-Leadership-Making-Meaning/dp/0670031968

Workplace as Cafe Read the brochure on Corporate Entrepreneurial Culture and organizing Workplace as Café. Contact Zen Cafes @ The Hub. Media If you want to set up independent media to serve the needs of local community you are invited to one of our Media and Creative Workshops for Transition Culture Co-ventures. We show you how to set up local broadcast and publicity services to serve the media needs of local clients. See: Handbook For Change http://hbfc.clearerchannel.org Independent Media www.indymedia.org.uk and Knowle West Media Centre – www.kwmc.co.uk The next step To read about your options - see Zen Publishing Handbook. To participate in SOL Community Sangha and realise a New Republic of Arts and Community you are invited to apply to join Creative Village.

Zen Cafes and Study Direct – options for investors in sustainable community

Zen Cafes: for those who want to participate in Transition Culture – introducing Resurgence magazine – www.resurgence.org.

Zen Cafes and Study Direct – options for investors in sustainable community

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