Grow, reflect, act together.
The New School is Commonweal’s learning community and podcast. Together, we explore life’s big questions, offering events and publications in Commonweal’s areas of focus: finding meaning in a changing world, growing inner and community resilience, advocating for justice, and stewarding the natural world.
Conversations for meaningful change
Be in the room during conversations with inspiring thought- and action-leaders of our time. Explore life’s big questions in a “slow conversation” setting, reflect on different worldviews, and find connection in a welcoming community.
Some Themes at the Heart of His Oeuvre
Jeffrey J. Kripal and Host Michael Lerner
Part of the The Secret Body Series
In part 8 of this series, Michael Lerner talks with author Jeffrey Kripal about some of the key themes that weave through all of his books, especially exploring the nature of consciousness itself.
Jeffrey J. Kripal holds the J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice University. In this series, Jeffrey talks with Host Michael Lerner about his body of work—more than 13 groundbreaking books about the mystical and the erotic, the relationship of mind and matter, and parapsychological phenomena.
Michael has been reading, talking, and meeting with Jeffrey for more than a year now, immersing himself in the consciousness worldview that Jeffrey presents in his books and teaching. Follow Michael’s journey through these conversations.
Events that bring us together
Join live gatherings—online or in person—to share stories, reflect, and build community. From famous to quietly fabulous, our speakers and hosts are doing inspiring things in the world, and every voice is welcome.
Opening the Channels: The Medicine of Nature
Part of the On the Land Series
Tuesday, April 21
1:15 – 2:45 pm PDT
in the Commonweal Garden
$15 suggested donation, no one turned away
In person event only
Anna O’Malley
We are living in times of great change. Many of us are holding a vision, carrying the seeds, and tending the soil of a regenerative future on this beautiful Earth. The Commonweal Garden is a place where the vision of this regenerative future has long been tended. Join Anna O’Malley, physician-healer, lover of nature, and […]
The Wonders of Nature on the Healing Land at Commonweal
Part of the On the Land Series
Tuesday, May 5
10 am – 12 pm PDT
Bring your lunch to share on the land after the event
On the land at Commonweal
$25 suggested donation, no one turned away
In person event only
Space is limited
David Wimpfheimer
Join naturalist and biologist David Wimpfheimer for a guided tour of the land at Commonweal, the southern end of Point Reyes National Seashore.
Healing the Roots, Transforming The Future
Part of the Listening to the Soul of Conflict Series
Friday, May 15
11 am – 12:30 pm PDT
In person or on Zoom
$15 suggested donation, no one turned away
Kazu Haga and Host Serena Bian
In this conversation, Kazu Saga—activist, trainer, and author of Fierce Vulnerability: Healing from Trauma, Emerging Through Collapse—joins host Serena Bian to explore why healing is so essential to radically reimagining the worlds we wish to build in the midst of collapse.
Lines of inquiry that expand your worldview
Immerse yourself in a line of thought or inquiry at your own pace—building resilience and sparking new insights. Follow the journey of our Visiting Scholars, our favorite topics, and our favorite guests at Commonweal’s New School.
Words that inspire action
From thoughtful articles to creative zines and published books, the spirit of our community is captured in the sharing of ideas, stories, and practices that nurture resilience, wisdom, and care for the world.