Politics of the Heart – Nonviolence in an Age of Atrocity — Psychedelic Activism to End War with Alan Clements
TEMPLE OF PEACE — MAUI – Sunday, January 25 1:00 – 4:00 PM

OVERVIEW

Rooted in Bhāvanā—the inner cultivation and beautification of consciousness—this intimate three-hour gathering will unfold spontaneously, shaped by the living intelligence of the moment and guided by the spirit of love, compassion, and sacred mutuality. Rather than a fixed program, the gathering is held as a responsive field of presence, where guided meditations, contemplative silence, short Dharma reflections by Alan Clements, embodied inquiry, and reflective writing arise organically—attuned to the energy, questions, and lived experience of those gathered.

At the heart of the afternoon is an open, honest dialogue exploring Alan’s newest work, Politics of the Heart: Nonviolence in an Age of Atrocity — Psychedelic Activism to End War—not as theory, but as a lived inquiry into conscience, perception, moral courage, and the possibilities of awakening in a world shaped—and often engineered—by violence, distraction, outrage, and fear.

A generous Q&A and dialogue circle invites participation at every level. No topic is off limits. No question is dismissed. The exchange is guided not by ideology, but by honesty, respect, and deep listening—creating a space where vulnerability is honored, complexity welcomed, and truth allowed to breathe.

About

Alan Clements is an internationally acclaimed author, journalist, activist, spoken-word performer, and former Buddhist monk in Myanmar. He is the co-author of The Voice of Hope with Myanmar’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, and the author of Instinct for Freedom, A Future to Believe In, Conversation with a Dictator, Unsilenced, and his newest work, Politics of the Heart: Nonviolence in an Age of Atrocity — Psychedelic Activism to End War. His Dharma offerings—rooted in conscience, mindful intelligence, and lived inquiry—illuminate the art of sacred activism, moral awakening, and the freedom that arises through embodied presence.