Some Themes at the Heart of His Oeuvre
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.
Magic Hours and Woven Together
Join us for a gallery reception for artists Hillary Goidell and Marla Pederson.
Magic Hours | Woven Together
Magic Hours honors Bay Area Young Survivors/Mets in the City and their cancer retreats held since 2012 at Commonweal. Hillary Goidell’s photography from retreats over the years reverberates with pieces made by participants, along with the precious partnership of BAYS/MITC alumna Marla Pedersen, whose Woven Together is set in a recreated working studio space within Gallery Commonweal. […]
Deep Healing and the Coming Transformation of Human Consciousness
Join Commonweal founder Michael Lerner as he explores the coming revolution in human consciousness and what it means for all of us as individuals, communities, and as a planetary species.
Beyond Survival: Sustaining Human Agency in Challenging Times
We are living in challenging times. Commonweal has been a trailblazer in recognizing this as a moment of long- and short-term peril and opportunity–a rolling “polycrisis.” It may feel overwhelming, but we have copious capacity to rise to the challenge of these times. What will it take to muster a fully human response to polycrisis? […]
The Medicine of Flow: Conversation and Experiential Workshop on Effortless Healing
What is healing, really—below the story or journey, and even beyond any meaning? After Dr. Cynthia Li experienced a radical healing firsthand, she began studying the science of physiological coherence, and deepening in her practice of embodied flow. Since then, she has been supporting others in activating their body’s peak healing state: for personal healing, […]
Narrative, Resilience, and Social Change
What’s happening in our world—and how do we respond? For the past four years, Commonweal’s Omega Resilience Awards project has been exploring this question with fellows and research teams across Africa, India, and Latin America. Now we’re ready to share what we’re learning. Join us for a conversation with two of the researchers, who will share […]
Pre-Read for The Secret Body Series
In this introductory document to the Secret Body self-paced course, Host Michael Lerner offers an introduction to Jeffrey Kripal’s work, as well as suggestions on what to read to orient yourself to his work before, or while, you explore the conversations.
Resilience in These Times | Graham Leicester and Margaret Hannah, MD
Commonweal New School’s Winter 2026 Visiting Scholar is Graham Leicester, and partner Margaret Hannah, who are interested in human growth and potential in the face of powerful times. Join the exploration by reading Graham’s residency statement and tune in for a live conversation event.