Lecture: The World Peace Diet
By Will Tuttle, Ph.D
$5.00 - 20.00 Suggested donation, everyone welcome, no one turned away
Presentation Description:
"The World Peace Diet" is the first book to make explicit the invisible connections between our meals and our broad range of problems-psychological, social, and spiritual, as well as health and environmental. It offers powerful ways we can all experience healing and peace and contribute to a positive transformation of human consciousness.
Presenter's Biography:
Dr. Will Tuttle, acclaimed pianist, composer, educator, and author, has performed
and lectured widely throughout North America and Europe. His doctorate degree
from the University of California, Berkeley, focused on educating intuition in adults,
and he has taught college courses in creativity, humanities, mythology, religion, and
philosophy. He has a broad background in both Eastern and Western meditation traditions, and is a Dharma Master in the Zen tradition. Devoted to cultural healing and awakening, he has created 7 much-loved CD albums of original piano music, and also his ground-breaking book, "The World Peace Diet". He is noted for his clear and inspiring presentations.
Biography Notes:
-Educator, composer, pianist, and author of "The World Peace Diet: Eating For Spiritual Health" (Lantern Books)
-An animal rights and peace activist and writer for 20 years; vegan for 25 years
-Co-founder of The Prayer Circle for Animals and Circle of Compassion ministry
-On Board of Advisors of EarthSave International, and writes bimonthly column, "Food for Thought" for VegNews magazine
-His three latest CDs; "Islands of Light", "Living in Harmony with all Life", and "AnimalSongs", are devoted to raising awareness about animals and cultivating compassion.
-Devoted to providing uplifting and healing original music, and to helping people awaken their inner wisdom and kindnesss
-Has presented concerts, lectures, and seminars throughout North America and Europe
-Ph.D. in education from Univ. of Cal. at Berkeley, focusing on educating intuition & altruism
-Has taught college courses in philosophy, humanities, mythology, & comparative religion
-Zen priest and Dharma Master in the Korean Zen tradition
-Currently conducting a music, art, and education ministry with his wife, Madeleine, a visionary artist from Switzerland
Praise for "The World Peace Diet":
"Use The World Peace Diet as a guide to empower yourselves and others in making dietary choices that are powerful beyond what you can possibly imagine."
-Julia Butterfly Hill, environmental activist and founder, Circle Of Life Foundation
"A profoundly insightful and important book, The World Peace Diet is sure to be a
catalyst and powerful tool in the evolution of human consciousness."
-Satya Magazine
"Thought-provoking and recommended."
-Library Journal
"The World Peace Diet is one of the most provocative books I've ever read. This is a
deep book, aglow with insights that penetrate and expose the complacency of a culture
that has strayed painfully far from compassion."
-John Robbins, noted author
"Will Tuttle brings a priceless perspective-not only to the planetary crisis confronting
us all, but also to powerful ways we each can affect it. This book is radiant with his
learning and his compassion."
-Dr. Joanna Macy, author, Coming Back To Life
"I am grateful for this powerful and cogent book. It has stretched my thinking (and
heart) about animals, compassion, and our society."
-John Mackey, founder, WholeFoods, Inc.
Website:
http://www.willtuttle.com
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