Wisdom House, an initiative of Scarritt-Bennett Center, fosters inter-religious understanding and community sharing in the wisdom of the world's religions. "Our goal is simple: to offer a safe haven for spiritual exploration, both intellectual and contemplative; a place where doubt is welcome, and questioning is encouraged." - Rabbi Rami, Director of Wisdom House
Wisdom House Video with Rami Shapiro
Download Wisdom House Brochure
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS:
An informal spiritual discussion & luncheon series
COMMON TABLE BREAKFASTS
SAINTS & SAGES
MYSTIC HEART RETREAT with ANDREW HARVEY
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ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS
An informal spiritual discussion & lunch series
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1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month
11:30a -1p
WMOT Public Radio Coverage of Essential Conversations
Essential Conversations builds our spiritual vocabulary, with each luncheon focusing on a specific word or aspect of spiritual living. Our goal is to explore the multiple meanings of the words we study and the many ways in which we live these aspects of spirituality in our daily lives. There is no teacher, guide, or guru - just neighbors gathering over food to share the wisdom they’ve found and their search for more. Here are the themes we will explore.
$12 per program (includes lunch) - Preregistration required
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2012 DATES & DISCUSSION THEMES
Feb 15 - Love Register online
March 7 - Justice Register online
March 21 - Meaning Register online
Apr 4 - Play Register online
Apr 18 - Questing Register online
May 2 - Reverence
May 16 - Shadow
June 6 - Transformation
June 20 - Mystery
Sept 5 - Grace
Sept 19 - Peace
Oct 3 - Silence
Oct 17 - Dialogue
Nov 7 - Action
More Info:
Email Wisdom House wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org
or call 615.320.1182.
Register online, call 615.340.7557 or email aelliott@scarrittbennett.org
The Wisdom House is located at
1807 Grand Ave, Nashville, TN 37212
Complimentary parking available in SBC Parking Lot,
accessible from 18th Ave S.
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COMMON TABLE BREAKFASTS
An exploration of the religious and spiritual diversity of Greater Nashville, each breakfast features a guest speaker briefly introducing her or his spiritual path, and facilitating small group discussion and Q & A regarding it. Common Table meets on the second Wednesday of each month.
7:30 - 9:00am - Bennett Hall
$10 suggested donation
RSVP: aelliott@ScarrittBennett.org
More info: (615) 320-1182 or wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org
The Feb. Common Table Breakfast will be replaced this month by the Interfaith Harmony Breakfast ( See below)
Wed., March 14 - Featuring: 12 Step Spirituality with Mary Faulkner
Wed., Apr. 11 - Featuring: Christianity with Rev. Paul Casner
Wed., May 9 - Featuring: The Multifaith Perspective with Chance Dillon
Wed., June 13 - Featuring: Judaism with Rabbi Rami
(Check back later for more dates.)
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Taught by Rabbi Rami, Saints & Sages introduces you to some of the spiritual geniuses of the 20th and 21st centuries. This year we will explore the lives and teachings of Father Bede Griffiths and Swami Vivekananda, whose 150th birthday is being celebrated throughout India this year.
MYSTIC HEART RETREAT
with ANDREW HARVEY
April 27-29, 2012
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MORE INFO: Contact Rami Shapiro, Director of Wisdom
House at Scarritt-Bennett at wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org
TO REGISTER:
Online here, call (615) 340-7557 or email aelliott@scarrittbennett.org
WANT THE CONVENIENCE OF STAYING ON CAMPUS OVERNIGHT?
Scarritt-Bennett has a limited number of affordable residence-style overnight accommodations on our beautiful, serene campus.
Please call Guest Services at (615) 340-7500 for more information or to book a room.
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Rabbi Rami Shapiro, Ph. D., an award winning author, poet, essayist, and educator, is adjunct Professor of Religion and Director of The Writers’ Loft at Middle Tennessee State University, and the Director of Wisdom House. Author of over twenty books on religion and spirituality, Rami also writes a regular column for Spirituality and Health magazine called Roadside Assistance for the Spiritual Traveler, and blogs at rabbirami.blogspot.com. His most recent books are Recovery, the sacred art , and Ecclesiastes: Annotated and Explained. He can be reached via his website, rabbirami.com.
Wisdom House Hours:
Wed: 9a - 4p
wisdomhouse@scarrittbennett.org
(615) 320-1182
Wisdom House is on the grounds of
Scarritt-Bennett Center at
1008 19th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
(parking is available in the lot next to Wisdom House which is accessible through Scarritt-Bennett Parking Lot B off of 18th Ave S)
Please note:
Several Wisdom House programs will be held at various Scarritt-Bennett meeting rooms in order to accommodate group sizes.
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