Zen, Integral, and Shadow - A Path to Freedom with Keith Martin-Smith

• Dear Integral Community,
• We are pleased to invite you to a unique gathering of like-minded individuals for an enlightening talk by esteemed author and teacher Keith Martin-Smith.
• Topic: Zen, Integral, and Shadow - A Path to Freedom with Keith Martin-Smith
• Beware of the spiritual teacher who thinks he or she is beyond shadow work. And beware the student who thinks their teacher is beyond it – they have set the stage for scandal, abuse, and the creation of a cult.
• It seems reasonable that the teachers of spirituality should know better, act more ethically, and be more transformed — be more adult — in their shadows than the rest of us. After all, what's the point of being a so-called spiritual master if you can’t keep it in your pants?
• But what is the relationship to awakening and shadow? Does "awakening" mean fully awakening a human being, shadows and all?
• Keith Martin-Smith has come to understand this position — that enlightenment transforms psychological shadows — is impossible, self-deceptive, and highly destructive to both teachers and their students. To understand why, we need to understand two things better: shadow and awakening.
• Saturday’s talk and Q&A will be a lively dive into scandal, awakening, the kinds of shadows we have, and why even the most enlightened humans who ever lived still have psychological shadows.
• ABOUT KEITH MARTIN-SMITH
• Keith Martin-Smith is a renowned author, Zen teacher, and Integral coach. He has devoted his life to exploring the profound questions of existence, meaning, and spiritual growth. An in-depth understanding of both Eastern spiritual traditions and Western developmental psychology marks his work.
• Martin-Smith is the author of numerous award-winning books, including the acclaimed biography of the controversial Zen master Jun Po Denis Kelly Roshi, titled "A Heart Blown Open." His writing reveals a deep commitment to personal transformation, social justice, and cultural evolution.
• In addition to his writing, Keith is an ordained Zen priest in the Hollow Bones Zen Order. His rich knowledge of Zen practice is integrated into his Integral coaching approach, which he has been sharing with individuals and organizations for many years.He has also been practicing and teaching Chinese Northern Kung Fu and QI Gong for over 30 years and was awarded the title of SiFu by his teacher, Jong Hoon Jeon, in 2015.
• This event promises to be a transformative experience, offering new insights into integral practice and providing an opportunity to engage in deep conversations about life, consciousness, and our shared future
• Please join us for this enlightening event. It's an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together as we delve into the depths of Integral theory and practice.
• We look forward to engaging with you!

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We are experimenting with how a community can collaborate to open into and sustain a We-consciousness using intuition and other subtle energies.
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## SDI's Mission

• To grow and nurture a San Diego Integral community
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• To support all people to deepen and enhance their lives through well-being, gratitude, celebration and service