SAND (Science and Nonduality) is a community rooted in the fusion of timeless wisdom, cutting-edge science, and direct experience. We gather to contemplate and honor the intricate tapestry of beauty, complexity, pain, and enigmatic mystery that weaves the infinite cycles of existence. Guided by a spirit of exploration, we transcend narrow notions of ultimate truths and binary thinking, embracing our interconnectedness within the web of life.

At the crossroads of spiritual inquiry, social healing, scientific exploration, and artistic expression, we embark on an illuminating journey to unravel the depths of what it means to be human. Together, we strive to expand knowledge, deepen understanding, and co-create a world that is more interconnected, awakened, and compassionate.

SAND welcomes you to join this transformative convergence, where the wisdom of ages, the forefront of science, and the wonders of direct experience harmonize into a symphony of growth and discovery.

Join us as we sit with Jess Semaan, poet, psychotherapist and facilitator to explore the intersection of poetry and grief in the context of genocide. Drawing from her research on genocide, as well as her personal and professional experiences, Jess will tend to our psycho-spiritual profound sorrow and loss in this time.

September 22, 2024 · 10:00 –11:30am PDT

In this Community Gathering with author Richard Forer, we will examine the psycho-spiritual roots of conflict and suffering in the context of the Israel-Palestine tragedy, and discuss how we reclaim our collective humanity. Rich will share his own journey of transformation in challenging his previously held beliefs to develop a more nuanced understanding of the conflict.

Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice.