Downloads, Links and Resources
Radio Show - Drishti Point: Listen to Ron's past shows!
Audio and Video Downloads
Links to Other Sites We Like
Appreciative Inquiry: Articles and Research
Learning and Development Articles
Leadership and Change Article
Videos
Radio Show - Drishti Point Mondays at 5:00 - 6:00 pm (pacific)
102.7 fm in Vancouver www.drishtipoint.ca
March 8, 2010 NEW!
Gen Kelsang Delek, resident teacher of the Tilopa Centre for Kadampa Buddhism in Vancouver - a discussion about the history and linneage of Kadampa, Gen Delek's journey, and an exploration of spiritual infatuation and purpose.
Dristhi Point, March 8, 2010 - Gen Kelsang Delek (59:23)
September 14, 2009
Reverend Master Meiten of Soto Zen in discussion with Ron, PART 2- a personal look at her spiritual journey.
Dristhi Point, September 14, 2009 - Reverend Master Meiten (55:41)
August 31, 2009
John Friend, Founder of Anusara Yoga in conversation with Ron. John shares his perspective on the expansion of hatha yoga around the world, his personal journey and growth through his own practice and teaching, as well as some of the principles forming the bedrock of Anusara.
Dristhi Point, August 31, 2009 - John Friend (53.40)
August 10, 2009
Reverend Master Meiten of Soto Zen in discussion with Ron - a personal look at her spiritual journey.
Part 1 - Dristhi Point, August 10, 2009 - Reverend Master Meiten (31:31)
Part 2 - Drishti Point, August 10, 2009 - Reverend Master Meiten (24:06)
June 8, 2009
Ron discusses money and the spiritual path with Pauline O'Reilly and
Maja Winter, CGA.
Part 1 - Drishti Point, June 8, 2009 - Money and the spiritual path (28.07)
Part 2 - Drishti Point, June 8, 2009 - Money and the spiritual path (26.54)
May 11, 2009
Ron interviews hatha yoga teacher Susan Alexander and
Dr. Melissa Carr (Dr. of Traditional Chinese Medicine) on the subject of studentship and its importance to us as teachers and practitioners.
Part 1 - Drishti Point, May 11, 2009 - Exploring the stance of studentship (32:05)
Part 2 - Drishti Point, May 11, 2009 - Exploring the stance of studentship (23:09)
March 23, 2009
Ron interviews Swami Maheshwarananda, Spiritual Head of Yoga in Daily Life
Part 1 - Drishti Point, March 23, 2009 - Swami Maheshwarananda (20:12)
Part 2 - Drishti Point, March 23, 2009 - Swami Maheshwarananda (35:26)
July 28, 2008
Ron Velin interviewed on the subject of Primary Intention by Farah Nazarali
Clip 1 - What does it mean to truly follow our hearts? (7:26)
Clip 2 - Primary Intention vs intention based solely on desire (7:41)
Clip 3 - The Primary Intention experience (5:56)
Clip 4 - Coming from the place of Primary Intention (7:22)
Clip 5 - Getting to Primary Intention (8:15)
Clip 6 - Fulfilling Primary Intention (7:32)
Audio and Video Downloads
TED TALKS (below): An assortment of insightful presentations from the annual TED Conference in Monterey, California.
Moshe Safdie at TED: From his presentation at the famous TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) Conference in Monterey, California.
The Birth of Wikipedia: Founder Jimmy Wales talks about the genesis of the on-line encyclopedia.
Dr. Dean Ornish at TED: Healing and Other Natural Wonders.
Philip Zimbardo at TED: How ordinary people become heroes...or monsters.
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor at TED: Neuroscientist Taylor shares her incredible experience and insight about stroke based on her own direct experience.
Malcolm Gladwell at TED: Gladwell reveals the wonders of what we can learn from the development of spaghetti sauce!
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
Phenomenal 3D "Pavement Picasso" - Artist Julian Beever: Powerpoint Presentation of a world renowned 3D Artist
...and click here to watch this YouTube video to see how the "Pavement Picasso" does it!
Top Images 2007: Powerpoint of Images selected on-line as best of 2007
Links to Other Sites We Like
Drishti Point Radio - A weekly exploration of all matters connected to the world of yoga. Airs each Monday afternoon, 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Pacific) out of Vancouver, British Columbia. www.drishtipoint.ca
Appreciative Inquiry Commons - http://ai.cwru.edu/
A great open forum focusing on the research into and application
of
Appreciative Inquiry
Taos Institute - www.taosinstitute.net/
Social Construction is a philosophy at the heart of Appreciative
Inquiry.
Visit this site to learn more.
Laura Comuzzi - www.lauracomuzzi.com : Graphic Designer and Principle,
Desktop Design Works. A fun, collection of work from a designer we like.
TED Conference (Technology, Entertainment and Design) - www.ted.com
Fantastic site with uploads of presentations from the annual TED Conference. Speakers from all over the world share their ideas for change and innovation.
CO-OP Radio, 102.7 FM in Vancouver, British Columbia.
A great variety of commercial free radio. Listen on-line anywhere in the world by going to the COOP Radio web site at www.coopradio.org.
Appreciative Inquiry: Articles and Research
Appreciative
Inquiry: Using Personal Narratives for Initiating
School Reform
Understanding
Learning in Social Movements: A Theory of Collective
Learning
Appreciative
Inquiry: An Action Research Method for Organizational
Transformation...
Appreciative
Inquiry and 5D Model: A one page overview
Learning and Development: Articles
Changing
a Newsroom Culture: A Four Year Case Study of OD at
the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Teaching
Smart People How to Learn: Chris Argyris
Lead
On!: Why Many CEO’s Don’t Have the Leadership
Bench Strength They Need
(T&D Magazine)
Stop
Playing Games: Ensuring You Select the Right Activity
or Game For Your Audience and Learning Objectives
(T&D Magazine)
Do
You Have the Will to Lead? Peter Koestenbaum (Fast
Company)
Leadership and Change Articles
Tony Petrella on Organization Development: From Practicing OD, 2005
Parker Palmer - Divided No More: A Movement Approach to Educational Reform, 1999
Videos
Red Mountain Ski Trip, February, 2010 - Paradise Lodge 1
Red Mountain Ski Trip, February, 2010 - Paradise Lodge 2
Red Mountain Ski Trip, February, 2010 - Janice Skiing 1
Red Mountain Ski Trip, February, 2010 - Janice Skiing 2
