March 2019
Event Details
Date: Sunday, March 17, 2019; 6:30pm - 8:30pm Sliding Scale: $30 - 108. Code JF1E19. Description: Join us for an inspiring evening with Dr. John Francis, environmentalist, founder, and author of Planetwalker: 22
Event Details
Date: Sunday, March 17, 2019; 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Sliding Scale: $30 – 108. Code JF1E19.
Description:
Join us for an inspiring evening with Dr. John Francis, environmentalist, founder, and author of Planetwalker: 22 Years of Walking, 17 Years of Silence and The Ragged Edge of Silence: Finding Peace in a Noisy World.
In 1971, after the destructive oil spill in the San Francisco Bay, John was deeply affected by the impact on wildlife and the environment. He made a life-altering decision to give up motorized vehicles and take a vow of silence. Over the past few decades, he has drawn on Buddhist, Hindu, Native American and Christian practices to strengthen his resolve to protecting the Earth. His commitment has led him to a UN appointment, journeys on foot across the US, Caribbean, and South America, and to founding the environmental awareness non-profit Planetwalk.
The evening will include John sharing his experience during his years in silence, and questions and comments from the Spirit Rock community.
For more information, visit planetwalk.org.
Dr. John Francis is an environmental educator, author, and former UN goodwill ambassador. He is the founder and director of Planetwalk, and environmental education organization, and speaks on pilgrimage and environment around the world. In 1971, he witnessed an oil spill in San Francisco Bay, stopped using motorized vehicles and began to walk. To learn to listen better, John took a 17-year vow of silence shortly thereafter. His journeys on foot have taken him across the US, the Carribbean, and South America. His commitment has led him to a PhD, and he has given a TED talk, and been featured on Sunday Morning on CBS. He is the author of Planetwalker: 17-Years of Silence, 22-Years of Walking, and The Ragged Edge of Silence.
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Dr. John Francis
Dr. John Francis
Dr. John Francis is an environmental educator, author, and former UN goodwill ambassador. He is the founder and director of Planetwalk, and environmental education organization, and speaks on pilgrimage and environment around the world. In 1971, he witnessed an oil spill in San Francisco Bay, stopped using motorized vehicles and began to walk. To learn to listen better, John took a 17-year vow of silence shortly thereafter. His journeys on foot have taken him across the US, the Carribbean, and South America. His commitment has led him to a PhD, and he has given a TED talk, and been featured on Sunday Morning on CBS. He is the author of Planetwalker: 17-Years of Silence, 22-Years of Walking, and The Ragged Edge of Silence.