Poetry and Prophecy in Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen

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Thursday evenings at 7:00, starting November 13

Prophecy, in truth, is not only about predicting the future. More deeply, t points to the nature of our human experience that makes the future I inevitable or not. This thoroughgoing review of two critical voices that have moved so many of us – and have been part of the conscience of the western world in our lifetime –will include both a slow and careful appreciation of the poetry of their writing at its best; as well as of their prophetic voices that are capable of directing us to the spirit; to our most redeeming human capacities; as well as to an unsullied indictment of the psyche of our nation and our civilization – and its potential future. As Leonard Cohen sings: “I've seen the nations rise and fall, and heard their stories, heard them all; but love's the only engine of survival.”

(All are invited to our evening programs or morning meditations. A suggested monthly donation, if you are able, is $25 – $65.00.)