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Title: Kerista Research Institute, a child development research center
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: KERISTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE A Child Development Research Center Performing Arts Social Society, Inc. (Project P.A.S.S.) is an asso- ciation of artists and educators who have formed Kerista Fle- search Institute and have estab- lished a child development re- search center in Northern Cali- fornia. The research center has these main objectives: 1) To create and establish an en- vironment for child development research in a rural setting; 2) To create and establish a pro- duction studio for the design, planning and organizing of multimedia learning programs for Children's Educational Thea- ter (a Project P.A.S.S. activity); 3) To create and establish a con- ference center and retreat camp that is basic and rustic for stu- dents/teachers attending educa- tional symposiums and seminars on child development research, learning program production, ecovillage Jiving and other themes; 4) To create and establish an educational childcare commu- nity for a select group of chil- dren and pare...
Show moreKERISTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE A Child Development Research Center Performing Arts Social Society, Inc. (Project P.A.S.S.) is an asso- ciation of artists and educators who have formed Kerista Fle- search Institute and have estab- lished a child development re- search center in Northern Cali- fornia. The research center has these main objectives: 1) To create and establish an en- vironment for child development research in a rural setting; 2) To create and establish a pro- duction studio for the design, planning and organizing of multimedia learning programs for Children's Educational Thea- ter (a Project P.A.S.S. activity); 3) To create and establish a con- ference center and retreat camp that is basic and rustic for stu- dents/teachers attending educa- tional symposiums and seminars on child development research, learning program production, ecovillage Jiving and other themes; 4) To create and establish an educational childcare commu- nity for a select group of chil- dren and parents who will be testing the pilot programs pro- duced and developed by the organization. SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE PILOT PROGRAMS OF PROJECT P.A.S.S. 1) Multiple parenting (coopera- tive childcare by a pool of loving, devoted adults). 2) One-to-one adult involvement round-the-clock with young chil- dren. 3) Alternative family structure. 4) Non-ageist decision making process (children join in demo- cratic voting, choosing, etc. at earliest possible ages). 5) Media screening (selecting only suitable portions of avail- able program using audiovisual technology). 6) Taking children's intelligence seriously (introducing on-the- level philosohy, sex education and other complex subjects at an early age). 7) Math, reading, and foreign language instruction (beginning in infancy). 8) “Mobile School" concept (lots of travel and field trips). 9) Experiential learning (involv- ing children in real ongoing adult vocational and artistic ac- tivity like cleaning, construction, gardening, bookkeeping, pub- lishing, producing motion pic- tures, raising farm animals and planting trees). 10) Maximum self-direction (al- lowing children to determine their own sleep times, activities and interactions except where health or safety are endangered, or where reasonable practicality will not allow it). 11) Holistic learning environ- ment development (creating an optimal physical as well as social setting for learning, in- cluding audiovisual learning consoles, educational theme parks, theaters, child-scale furni- ture and play areas). KERISTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE A Think-Tank and Psychosocial Research Laboratory Operating PASS Mobile School 0 Child Development 0 Educational Process Research Center Research Center 0 Alternative Family Structures Research Center CRUCIAL RESEARCH QUESTIONS: 1 Can we bring together a new, unified association of adults who have discovered and developed a theory of culture and psychology which, when applied, enables them to transform their personalities, share economically, live cooperatively, and raise their children with multiple parenting (without transfer of neuroses)? Can we create an integrated conglomerate of learning consoles situated in a variety of beautiful environments, attached to the association of adults (named above) involved in perpetual learning, growth, and multiple parenting? Can we create a multimedia encyclopedia which would link the learning consoles (named above) to a comprehensive body of knowledge relevant to the holistic development of children, from birth through adult life? Can we develop an educational methodology which comprehends the physiology of the learning process?
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-008
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Kerista Research Institute, an all volunteer, democratically-run think tank
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: 5 ; x Kerista Research Institute An All-Volunteer, Demuocratically-Run Think Tank 543 Frederick Street, San Francisco, CA 9-1117 0 (-115) 753-1314 or 665-2988 BIBLIOGRAPHY PROJECT Book Report Form Author(s) (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial) Title: Subtitle (if any) Place of Publication Publisher Year Number of Pages Price (if known) Summary (continue on back, if necessary): Kenska Research lnsmule .5 a program of Performing Arts Socml Society, Inc., an eaummnax and scientiﬁc nonprofit corporalmn chartered by the Slate of Calxlornla Our research plupecls and acnnlies include basic iam||_\' and lifestyle reslruduring, early childhood eduramwn m . multiple parenlmg emironmenl. cooperative ecmhomeslead developmenl, the Universxly ol Ulopla, and the Kerista Planetary Peace Plan.
Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-132
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Kerista Village
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: KERISTA VILLAGE 942 Stanyan Street San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 566- 6502 -memorandum- To: Liberated women/men into nonmonogamous group living. From: Jud. l. The best process to build trust between us is to socialize with one another. Let's form weekly rap groups in each local area. 2. The Operational Plan to organize ourselves into local and national branches continues to expand as we reach new people through our national advertising and our quarterly magazine, Utopian Eyes. 3. We've given the movement for nonmonogamous group living the name Kerista, which distinguishes our efforts from those of others. Our residential communities are called Kerista Villages. 4. Nonresidential social communities are made up of people who aren't living in the same households, but who are into studying and/or practicing nonmonogamous group living. These social communities are tied together by Utopian ideals and an activities schedule. 5. Each nonresidential social community publishes ...
Show moreKERISTA VILLAGE 942 Stanyan Street San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 566- 6502 -memorandum- To: Liberated women/men into nonmonogamous group living. From: Jud. l. The best process to build trust between us is to socialize with one another. Let's form weekly rap groups in each local area. 2. The Operational Plan to organize ourselves into local and national branches continues to expand as we reach new people through our national advertising and our quarterly magazine, Utopian Eyes. 3. We've given the movement for nonmonogamous group living the name Kerista, which distinguishes our efforts from those of others. Our residential communities are called Kerista Villages. 4. Nonresidential social communities are made up of people who aren't living in the same households, but who are into studying and/or practicing nonmonogamous group living. These social communities are tied together by Utopian ideals and an activities schedule. 5. Each nonresidential social community publishes an activities schedule which features pot luck social gatherings, raps, field trips and other activities to bring together the old-timers and the newcomers in a given geographic area. 6. To help strangers become trusting friends who truly love one another we're obliged to become involved in Gestalt-O-Rama, a process which brings people together into face to face sensitivity workshops. 7. Please feel free to correspond with me and ask any questions that may come to your mind. 8. There are now sixteen people in the San Francisco Kerista Villaga who are working to establish an Operations Room where we can be of service to all who write to us. We'd like to help you find others who are likeminded and who live in your geographic area, 9. People who are into our lifestyle are invited to visit us in San Francisco. We have established a "25-Day Seminar" which enables those who want to study our theories and see us in our daily lives to come and live with us in Kerista Village. Write to me about this if you want to know more about it. 10. The trust-building process, Gestalt-O-Rama, is based upon the principle of tantric sexuality through laughter. Laughing together is the best medicine in the world. Before we can laugh together, we have to become friends who trust one another.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-118
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Kerista Village
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: 543 FREDERICK ST - SAN FRANC|SCO- CA 94|l7- (45) 566-6502_ Dear seeker of happiness and searcher for the right ccxmmnity: You asked us to satd you more information about ourselves and we're happy to do so. We are a cooperative ccxmunity of actors, artists, writers, idealists and intellectuals. living inside our ocxmunity is different, exciting and mique. let me describe sure of the facets of our lifestyl -- which, by the way, is highly theatrical: -— we are working for world peace with a practical peace plan involving ourselves in research and development of alternative, self-renewable energy sources , -— we are equalitarian, with leadership shared by all participants, —- we operate as a constitutional democracy, one vote per member, -— we are developing Gestalt—0—Drama, a dynamic methodology for mental health maintenance and mystical ecstasy acquisition via theatrical gestalt activities , -— we are in the first stages of desigdng and creating a model ecovillage, which combines...
Show more543 FREDERICK ST - SAN FRANC|SCO- CA 94|l7- (45) 566-6502_ Dear seeker of happiness and searcher for the right ccxmmnity: You asked us to satd you more information about ourselves and we're happy to do so. We are a cooperative ccxmunity of actors, artists, writers, idealists and intellectuals. living inside our ocxmunity is different, exciting and mique. let me describe sure of the facets of our lifestyl -- which, by the way, is highly theatrical: -— we are working for world peace with a practical peace plan involving ourselves in research and development of alternative, self-renewable energy sources , -— we are equalitarian, with leadership shared by all participants, —- we operate as a constitutional democracy, one vote per member, -— we are developing Gestalt—0—Drama, a dynamic methodology for mental health maintenance and mystical ecstasy acquisition via theatrical gestalt activities , -— we are in the first stages of desigdng and creating a model ecovillage, which combines solar architecture, alternative energy regimes, closed cycle food productim and other aspects of appropriate technology, in Nbndocino County i.n Northem California, —— we are currently producing a weekly videotape series, motion pictures, two periodical publications, musical activities and small-stage live theatrics which enable us to be culturally self-sufficialt, -- we are creating an intentional alternative educational childcare comrunity with i.nnovative techniques , -— we are original and resourceful in the design of our lifestyle with special enphasis cn vitality of social life and optimal human potential development, -— we are living by a clear-cut, definitive social contract, with easy—to— Lnderstand behavioral standards, that prospective marbers study prior to entering the cormmnity, leaving no room for misunderstanding, —— we are exploring the frontiers of spiritual polyfidelity, esoterics, holistic psychic healing and tantric mystical consciousness, plus, we have our own pragmatic Utopian psychology for constant, personal growth, -- we are sincerely desirous of meeting additional liberated individuals whohaxebeen thinking about sure of the above ideas andwho are at a turni.ng point in their lives. If you've been thinking about idealistic group living, we may have what you're looking for- Enclosed is a booklet about us, and we're sending you, mder se arate cover, a free copy of Utopian Eyes: Journal of Futuristic Social ycholog, one of our official publications. Please phone or write us if Ps you re interested in meeting us. m ly,
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-009
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Kerista Village (a cooperative of artists and psychosocial research scientists)
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: (A COOPERATIVE VILLAGE OF ARTISTS AND PSYCHOSOCIAL RESEARCH SCIENTISTS) INTRODUCTORY HANDBOOK E G A L K V M B R E K DEFINITION “U-Lab” is a term derived from the words “Utopian Laboratory.” Kerista Vil- lage is a Utopian laboratory. We do not use “Utopian” to mean “impossib|e." To us, it implies a dedication to certain ideals (such as equality), an outlook of hopefulness with regards to the future, and a global consciousness. The "laboratory" part of the phrase comes from the fact that most Utopian sys- tems have never existed before—hence we are in a perpetual state of sell-study and experimentation, searching for a model that works. We are linking together personal devel- opment and altruistic efforts aimed at the world around us (such as Third World na- tions) as two sides ot the same coin. The global and personal solutions are one and the same. INTENTIONAL ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE How are children raised and educated in Kerista Village? Multiple parenting...
Show more(A COOPERATIVE VILLAGE OF ARTISTS AND PSYCHOSOCIAL RESEARCH SCIENTISTS) INTRODUCTORY HANDBOOK E G A L K V M B R E K DEFINITION “U-Lab” is a term derived from the words “Utopian Laboratory.” Kerista Vil- lage is a Utopian laboratory. We do not use “Utopian” to mean “impossib|e." To us, it implies a dedication to certain ideals (such as equality), an outlook of hopefulness with regards to the future, and a global consciousness. The "laboratory" part of the phrase comes from the fact that most Utopian sys- tems have never existed before—hence we are in a perpetual state of sell-study and experimentation, searching for a model that works. We are linking together personal devel- opment and altruistic efforts aimed at the world around us (such as Third World na- tions) as two sides ot the same coin. The global and personal solutions are one and the same. INTENTIONAL ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE How are children raised and educated in Kerista Village? Multiple parenting is the main theme of our childcare system, which is at the core of our entire experiment. All adult mem- bers of a B-FIC (extended family) are in- volved in the role of primary parenting, with strong reinforcement from the com- munity as a whole. The larger community is responsible for education of the children, from birth on up. We have our own private school, con- nected to a nonprofit educational corpora- tion, and are using a wise assortment of new approaches and techniques in the learning process. ’£!Ve‘i§KZ‘ 11 NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME How does one become a member of Keris- ta Village? Start out by becoming a “Supportive Associate for Greater Education” (SAGE). This costs six dollars a year and brings you our magazine, Utopian Eyes: Visions of the Future, published four times a year. It you like what you read about us and if you like our ideas, you can correspond with us. We enjoy receiving and answering letters. You can talk to us by phone (rates are very low all day on Saturdays and until 5:00 PM on Sundays—five minutes for 85¢ from any- where in the United States). You can plan to attend one of our $60.00 weekend retreat seminars (ABACUS HO- LISTIC SELF-ESTEEM SEMINARS) and if you live in the San Francisco Bay Area. you can attend a weekly and/or twice-monthly Ulabian Psychology Workshop. (Free of charge.) The important thing is to establish con- tact. From that initial point. we can com- municate back and forth and get to know each other, gradually exploring every aspect of a mutual merger. Kerista Village P.O. Box 1174 San Francisco, CA 94101 Phone (415) 566-6502, 566-5640, or 665-2988.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-023
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Kerista Village future plans and fantasies
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: Kerisia Village Future Plans and Fantasies We have been accused of many things in our time by peo- ple who have not understood what we were doing, but we have never been charged with limited thinking or under- ambition. We like to think we have healthy imaginations; also that we are practical idealists. Our Utopian vision extends around the planet and hun- dreds of years into the future. We view our own experiment as a model that will be duplicated, if it works, many times over and in many places. The idea is to come up with something that can do more for people in terms of hap- piness and well-being it our theories and systems are correct. there’s no reason why a good part of what we come up with couldn't be universally applied. But we don't like to get too concerned about how fast, or in precisely what manner, all this will come to pass. Sometimes it seems that a lot of it could sweep the nation and the world in our lifetimes; other times it seems more likely that perhap...
Show moreKerisia Village Future Plans and Fantasies We have been accused of many things in our time by peo- ple who have not understood what we were doing, but we have never been charged with limited thinking or under- ambition. We like to think we have healthy imaginations; also that we are practical idealists. Our Utopian vision extends around the planet and hun- dreds of years into the future. We view our own experiment as a model that will be duplicated, if it works, many times over and in many places. The idea is to come up with something that can do more for people in terms of hap- piness and well-being it our theories and systems are correct. there’s no reason why a good part of what we come up with couldn't be universally applied. But we don't like to get too concerned about how fast, or in precisely what manner, all this will come to pass. Sometimes it seems that a lot of it could sweep the nation and the world in our lifetimes; other times it seems more likely that perhaps in three hundred years, what we've started will have had some real impact. It's important to keep a balance between the altruistic, universal perspective and desires, and the unpressurized, relaxed, enjoy-the-ride perspective. in less far-fetched scenarios, we are aiming towards establishing a rural base, or bases, in Northern California, to co-exist with our urban base (which we intend to keep per- manently, in San Francisco). We want to have working farms, orchards, eco-villages, and other country-based enter- prises. We already have plans for housing designed specifically for B-FIC living. We want part of the rural scene to be designed as an educational childcare community, for our own children and possibly other children whom we will adopt very young. We want a survival capability in the event of natural or human-made disasters. We are designing learn- ing rooms, equipped with comfortable seats, good sound systems, and large video and/or cinema screens that we will be programming with our own shows and selections available from commercial sources. We hope to deal with In a beehive cluster house. designed by Evan Eve. What would It be like to live in space designed specillcaiiy for a poiylidelltous lamlly? This is one vision at it, a B-FIC living room the problem of child TV addiction in this way; having only pre-planned programs available to be switched on at any time. We do not intend to prevent our children from seeing a wide variety of shows including subjects alien to our own lifestyle and way of thinking, but we do want to provide in- sulation from the more intensely negative input. We are also in the early stages of having our own production capability for multi-media entertaining and education programs (com- ics, books, scripts, films, tapes) and expect this to expand as more people join us with more of the appropriate skills. Two things we feel we do not lack are content and inspira- tion. Other fantasies that are very likely to come about in the not-too-distant future are the acquisition of boats (pleasure and fishing), and the creation of a communal information service that provides everyone seeking a new lifestyle with a comprehensive, accessible list of contacts and referrals in accordance with their own fantasies and desires. (This is already happening on a small scale.) More futuristically, we envision a network of Utopian centers spread out far and wide within which we will be able to travel freely and be received at each stopping point by friends of like mind and goodwill. Naturally, we expect at least one of these will be in a tropical island setting. We also have futuristic hopes of being able to mount a full»fIedged, civilian branch of service, all-volunteer and democratically run, that will serve society meaningfully via all manner of ecology, childcare, health care, tree food, vocational oppor- tunity and care-of-the-aged programs, both here and abroad. It does not seem at all unlikely to us, if, as and when our community grows large enough in numbers. At that stage economics should not create any problems, just as now in our smaller operation they do not. We like to let people know that when they join us, we are actually joining them, to give them support in bringing their fantasies into reality. So far it's been that way for each one of us. Tuis PAGE is AN Excaiarr FROM "THE KERISTA VILLAGE i.lANoeoor<”,Pu5Lisr-:20 av icsnism viLL+ie2,THE -‘MN FRANCI-S<?o—BA$ED,EQUALITARMN UTDPIAN COMMUNITV. ‘KERISTA VILLAGE Is A MEMBER OF "Acoc"—— AL1-£zNATive QOMMUNPW DEVELOPMENT csnrerzs —— A NetwoR.\< OF PEOPLE INTO CR-EATING UTOPIAN, COMMUN-Al. Livme sxrsrsms . To FIND our Aaour WEEKLY ACDC MEETlNGS IN SANTA cieuz, CALL KEVIN AT (4o8)42.5-7:40 ow.423-26:6 (EvE's.). TO GET A- FREE cow OF ‘me i<El2isT,«\ VILLAGE HAND~ Boon , wi2iTE= i<ERisTA,5ox il74,s.F. CA 9-not OR PHONE (ms) Sé6—6Qo1 ow.566'S64o.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-085
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Kerista commune publications [envelope]
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: KERISTA COMMUNE PUBLICATIONS 543 FREDERICK STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941 I7 l4I5)753-I3I40l5C5-2958
Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-098
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Kerista global village
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: 3462 Scvcmcenth S ct 0 San Francisco. CA 941 10-1 129
Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-096
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Kerista is… a social scene with an ideal
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: HSoo{4LScomW4‘1Lam.lJ¢a1. Kerista is a circle of friends who have come together because they share the same ideal: complete equality of women and men. Keristans like to say that living by a set of values that you create for yourself is true freedom. The evolution of freedom is an idea which is deeply venerated by Keristans. If you were to ask a Keristan what attracted her or him to the group, you would be likely to hear that the person had the same essen- tial beliefs about total equality and world betterment before discovering Kerista, and was excited by finding others with like ideals. represents the spirit of freedom which unites Keristans The greatest ideal ofall ideals which unifies the members ofthe social community can be stated in nine words: Universal Wellbeing Including The Elimination Of All Unnecessary Suffering.
Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-151
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: LSR 24… an alternative to the isolated nuclear family
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-140
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Lesson 20- "the cosmic opera": the Keristan islands communications workshop
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: 0 Find out about information transfer systems. 0 Get to know ordinary people who have been living in an Equalltarian Intentional Community for 15 years. 0 Get your own personal future-vision focussed clearly. 0 Learn about how "Jest- Folks" have really tran- scended jealousy. 0 Discover your own hidden talents and the exotic potential of group fun and "Team Art” in an ideal "Mutual-Support” Learning and llfespace environment. The rap groups simulate space colony living three hundred years into the future of the civilized world. Metuwuk wuu oum Foil»! (Amy and pwdicipaﬁou' aguxﬁ lime or me; '° IINOUIRIES ARE WELCOME! Write or phone for additional information and the Rap Group nearest your home. Write to: Rap Group Liaison Office Keristan islands Communications Workshop Network 543 Frederick Street San Francisco. CA 941 I 1, USA. Or phone: [415] 153-1314 Lesson 20 » “The Cosmic Opera" YOU'RE INVITED TO A RAP GROUP THAT MEETS ON A REGULAR BASIS K...
Show more0 Find out about information transfer systems. 0 Get to know ordinary people who have been living in an Equalltarian Intentional Community for 15 years. 0 Get your own personal future-vision focussed clearly. 0 Learn about how "Jest- Folks" have really tran- scended jealousy. 0 Discover your own hidden talents and the exotic potential of group fun and "Team Art” in an ideal "Mutual-Support” Learning and llfespace environment. The rap groups simulate space colony living three hundred years into the future of the civilized world. Metuwuk wuu oum Foil»! (Amy and pwdicipaﬁou' aguxﬁ lime or me; '° IINOUIRIES ARE WELCOME! Write or phone for additional information and the Rap Group nearest your home. Write to: Rap Group Liaison Office Keristan islands Communications Workshop Network 543 Frederick Street San Francisco. CA 941 I 1, USA. Or phone: [415] 153-1314 Lesson 20 » “The Cosmic Opera" YOU'RE INVITED TO A RAP GROUP THAT MEETS ON A REGULAR BASIS Keniotau 9o€audo C . E. wuniuslwp INTRODUCES YOU TO FUTURISTIC LIVING This workshop is part of the Network Clearinghouse for Community Organizing. Sponsored by The Keristan islands intentional Community and the Cosmic Opera Theater Co-op. IT STARTS OUT WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE TOTAL STRANGERS AND SHO\X/S THEM HOW TO BUILD FRIENDSHIPS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME. The Cosmic Opera story starts off with two young girls who met in a gymnasium in a Junior High School in Lawrence. Long island, New York in 1961... ...The story continues as they build an exciting scene around a rap group that meets twice a week on a regular basis. '~‘°ai:”‘aeI’§’-$i‘.’z"{l“?‘f“‘ BENEFITS YOU CAN SEE FOR YOURSELF: 0 Find out how to strengthen your weak points. 0 Work on your basic social 0 skills _and personal charm. 0 Learn over 140 human potential development and personal growth techniques and processes. 0 Study the Keristan islands colony as a model of the Advanced, Practical, Scien- tific Utopian Theory. WORKING ON YOURSELF BEGINS WITH THE STUDY OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PERSONAL INTER-RELATIONSHIPS. 0 Study the principles of Utopian Psychology. 0 Learn about economic sharing on the Keristan islands and "Scientific Utoplanism" as a way- of-life. 0 Study a prototype futur- istic, "Best-Friendship Co- operative Living Colony.'' 0 Learn about Multiple Parenting and space sharing. 0 Clarify your beliefs and Values. increase your hipness. 0 Study the Do-it-Yourself mental health system. 0 Learn about emerging international Hospitality Exchange Networks. 0 Meet other folks who are potential friends in differ- ent, clearly defined, appro- priate relationship rings.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-058
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Lesson 35- the cosmic opera: voluntary simplicity
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-062
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Lesson 36- the cosmic opera: philanthropia, the alliance for creative philanthropy
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: by William A. Buﬁerfly THE ALLIANCE FOR CREATIVE PHILANTHROPY IT IS E-Z TO LEARN IF YOU REALLY WANT TO. IT IS E-Z IF YOU REALLY WANT TO. Learn About The Project THIS PROSPECTUS WAS PREPARED AS PART OF A SUBMISSION TO THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF JAMAICA. IT IS ALSO A SUBMISSION TO THE FOLKS OF PORTLAND PARISH, & KIBBUTZNIKS EVERYWHERE. "visualizalionalism Visualize The ‘Alliance Village’ Game Commune Cooperation as a Glolsaal Dynamic prasen I! imagine, if you will, a string of villages. Some are rural, others are urban. Held together in a network, they are Collectively known as Alliance Villages. l'hese settlements are intentional. The people living together here are Living together for a common purpose: To raise their standard of living and The quality of their social life At the same time that they Endeavor to do the same [or others In a cooperative lashion. Lesson 36 - The Cosmic Opera l A COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE BETWEEN THE INDIGENOUS FOLKS OF PO...
Show moreby William A. Buﬁerfly THE ALLIANCE FOR CREATIVE PHILANTHROPY IT IS E-Z TO LEARN IF YOU REALLY WANT TO. IT IS E-Z IF YOU REALLY WANT TO. Learn About The Project THIS PROSPECTUS WAS PREPARED AS PART OF A SUBMISSION TO THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF JAMAICA. IT IS ALSO A SUBMISSION TO THE FOLKS OF PORTLAND PARISH, & KIBBUTZNIKS EVERYWHERE. "visualizalionalism Visualize The ‘Alliance Village’ Game Commune Cooperation as a Glolsaal Dynamic prasen I! imagine, if you will, a string of villages. Some are rural, others are urban. Held together in a network, they are Collectively known as Alliance Villages. l'hese settlements are intentional. The people living together here are Living together for a common purpose: To raise their standard of living and The quality of their social life At the same time that they Endeavor to do the same [or others In a cooperative lashion. Lesson 36 - The Cosmic Opera l A COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE BETWEEN THE INDIGENOUS FOLKS OF PORTLAND PARISH, JAMAICA, THE JAPANESE & ISRAELI KIBBUTZNIKS & THE JOAN JETT HAIGHTASHBURY FAN CLUB Here's the Basic W90 Introducing the Citizens of Planet Earth to ODDS) The "Commune Cooperation as a Global Dynamic" Game: First the communal livers in the HaightAshbury, called Kibbutz Kerista, (also known as The Joan Jeti l-laight,Ashbury Fan Club) came up with a plan to use their surplus energl to help poor folks. They realized that living cooperatively was cheaper than living in an isolated lifestyle. Since they were very idealistic types who were basic hippies, they didn't want; to use the money they saved from living together to raise their own standard of living beyond a funky, reasonable, middle class level. They had another need besides a comfortable life which was to feel the self—esteem (and vanity) of being philanthropists even though they worked really hard and weren't rich. Through a series of mystical connections and cosmic coincidences, they made contact with the folks who live in the hills of Portland Parish, Jamaica. They read all about the tribe of people called the Marccns, who defeated the British in 1739 and gined their independence before the American Revolution had even taken place. As an authentic hippie tribe, the Keristans identiﬁed a lot with the freedom-loving spirit and tribal culture of the Maroons They thought that Portland Parish would be the perfect place to do their pilot prototype economic development projects, and art and recreation would be the methodology. The Keristans had a lot of good intentions, but as city dwellers it wasn't long before they realized that agriculture was not their area of expertise » to say the least.’ At the same time, the Keristans had begun communications with key intellectuals in the lﬁbbutz movement of Israel The Kibbutzniks had been an inspiration to the Keristans because they were a suwessﬁil example of voluntary communal living inside a free enterprise economy. Over the last eighty years they developed vast areas of virtual desert into proﬁtable farrnland and beautiful gardens The Kibbutzniks were at a crisis point because of social problems caused by the lack of a communications process and runni.ng into wonomic diﬁiculties It dawned on the Keristans that a mutual program of assistance could be advantageous to everyone concerned. The Kibbutzniks, with their expertise in advanced methods of growing food, irrigation and eﬂ‘ect:ive use of resources could provide the experiential inforn1at:ion that the people of Portland Parish could really use. The Keristans in turn, who really specialized in "relationships as an art form" could help revitalize the lagging spirits of the Kibbutzniks Together they could work to build a Transnational Kibbutz Movement; what Geoff Bercovich of the Kibbutz Study Center in Efal calls "Commune Cooperation as a Global Dynamic" This would create a giant new world market for relevant goods and services produced by the Israeli Kibbutz enterprises and turn around their currmt wonomic diﬂiculties. Meanwhile, back in Jamaica, as the Maroons beneﬁt from The Kerista/Kibbutz Alliance, they will not only be able to provide for themselves but will actually create a surplus which they will channel into further philanthropy. This will start a chain reaction which will continue to spread until poverty has been eliminated and the planet has been Utopianized All it will take is "fantastic communications" as an art form. The Keristans in San Francisco are specialists in art production & printing. So far, the communication has been good with folks in both Jamaica and Israel The programs introduced to Portland Parish are proceeding at a nice pace and the dialogue with our Kibbutz cousins is very exciting. If you see yourselfﬁtiing into this alliance in any way there's still time to have the vanity of getting in on the ground ﬂoor. The Alliance for Creative Philanthropy invites dialogue. Call or write: Kibbutz Kerista, 547 Frederick Street, San lﬁancisco, CA 94117 U.S.A. (415)759-9508 or 759-8102. Just remember, the most important. person in the world is the next one to join us as a joint-venture partner, research assodate, colleague, scholar or team artist,‘ Penpals are welcome. THE ALLIANCE FOR CREATIVE PHILANTHROPY introduces A L L I A N C E V I L L A G E S Imagine. if you will, a strin of villages. Some are rural; others are urban. Held together in a network. they are collectively known as Alliance villages. These settlements are intentional. The people living together here are living together for a common purpose: to raise their standard of living and quality of their social life at the same time that they endeavor to do the same for others in a cooperative fashion. It is a fact that economic sharing saves money. In the first instance. this improves the standard of living for all participants. enabling every woman. man, and child to enjoy a secure and comfortable life. Even after this level of economic stability is achieved, a surplus is generated. This surplus builds the reserves of the community and enables it to be philanthropic with its average, helping others to upgrade the quality of their lives. This is the second step in a natural process of economic growth. The efficiency of the economic sharing model has been demonstrated for three generations in the kibbutz system of Israel. The kibbutz is a classic example of an intentional rural village. In the nation of Israel three percent of the population lives in the kibbutz system. This same three percent produces twelve percent of that country's gross national product. zero percent of that country's crime, and a truly significant number of Israel's finest leaders. In the United states. in the city of San Francisco. a successful model of an urban village has been operational since 1971. The common purpose that brought these individuals together was this simple notion that by living cooperatively they could (I) ensure a very comfortable standard of living for themselves; (2) generate philanthropy that could do the same for others; and (3) have more fun out of life. These people are not rich. They are ordinary workers: housecleaners. gardeners. cab drivers, office workers, artists, salespeople. and teachers. Under normal circumstances. they would have enough. Because they choose to live cooperatively. they have more than enough. These are the people behind the Alliance for Creative Philanthropy. Because of their strong sense of affinity with the rich history and deep cultural integrity of the people of Jamaica, they have chosen to begin the Alliance village projects here. Needs exist in Jamaica, as they do throughout the world, that can be successfully addressed by the plan. Jamaica has strong traditions of independence, innovation, and the seeking of freedom; many people in the modern world respect Jamaica as a source of leadership. The Alliance for Creative Philanthropy feels that Jamaica will make the difference. This; then. is their description Alliance Villages Page 2 of how Alliance villages would be structured and what they would accomplish. It is hoped that the Ministry will have both blessings and support for the furtherance of the project. THE RURAL VILLAGES will be set up to consist of three parts: (1) the Host Village; (2) the Guest Village; and (3) the Solutions Mall and Service Center. The Host Villa e will be a cooperative farm in which people learn and use the East in available agricultural methods and technology. Because farm resources will be shared, there is no need for individual farmers to purchase their own equipment. build their own farm buildings, or rely simply on themselves and their family members for labor. Larger projects with larger yields can be successfully undertaken in this way. Rural host villages will also serve as working models for appropriate technology. harnessing the energy-renewable potential of solar, wind. and water power. The Guest Villa a will be maintained and operated by the host villagers an wi accommodate tourists. primarily from North America, Israel, western Europe and Japan. The tourists will be screened and given practical and educational orientations before arriving on the island for their ‘off-the-beaten-track" vacations. They will be looking for and experiencing a more down-to-earth closeness with the people and the daily rhythm of the island than they possibly could through the island's traditionally established channels of tourism. The revenue from this tourist trade would come directly to and remain with the people themselves. The Alliance for Creative Philanthropy would provide free administrative and screening services for the tourist programs. The Solutions Mall and Service Center will link the host and guest portions 0? the Illiance Village. As a Solutions Mall, it will provide solutions to some of the basic needs of the host villagers. Medical, dental, and mental health services will be available free of charge as part of the standard of living. Educational programs (affiliated with the University of Utopia Extension Center Network) will center around the Unicare Learning nos-r vuuce FURAL cues-r VILLAGE Alliance village Page 3 Console which uses audio, video, slides, film, computers and group discussion as primarily learning tools. Children and adults alike will be able to study the fundamentals of reading, writing. mathematics. bookkeeping, and computer literacy. They will also be able to study academic subjects of their choice such as history and science. Principles of office management and small business management will be stressed throughout the educational process, both in and out of the classroom. The Service Center will cater to the needs of both hosts and guests. A restaurant (free or low cost to host villagers) will be a community developed and owned business as will be general stores. arts and crafts trading posts, laundromats and other revenue generating businesses of interest to the villager guests. The service center will also include a theater and space for community meetings. educational or cultural presentations, and dances for folks of all ages. Community dances will be a regular feature in every Alliance Village and provide much of the social glue that will keep life there fun and vibrant. THE URBAN VILLAGE will function and be set up in precisely the same manner as the Rural Village. It. too, will contain a host village. a guest village. and a solutions mall/service center. There will be only two real differences. First, the urban village will adapt itself to urban housing available in the city or town in which it is located. Housing that is owned or rented will be clustered as closely as possible but will not necessarily be adjacent,as it would be in a rural village. The urban village is a 'psychographic village”; it may be separated by a few streets, but never by values or community-held purpose. The second difference has to do with the nature of the people's livelihood. Small business operation and entrepreneurship, rather than agriculture. will be the sources of revenue. Besides the businesses connected to the Service Center. an urban village may operate any number of other businesses in its home city or town. Print shops. retail stores. and light manufacturing are excellent possibilities. All business enterprises would have the nurturing and guidance of the Abacus Method Small Business Owners‘ Business School in San Francisco available to them. The Abacus Business School is affiliated with the Alliance for Creative Philanthropy and helps approximately 500 small business owners in the San Francisco Bay Area with a variety of business needs. The business school will have extensions in the urban and rural villages. People will learn by doing; the businesses themselves will be laboratories providing the real hands-on learning that follows from classroom. home study. and audio-visual instruction. Alliance Villages Page 4 Hosr“vn.L»ee" UREAN eves-r "VILLAGE" Guests in the urban village will have the same relationship to the host villagers as they do in the country. Urban guest houses and their guests will be looked after by their hosts and the revenue from the tourists will stay with the people. The link between the urban villages and the rural villages gives guests the ability to move about between the two. thereby experiencing both sides of Jamaican life. THE MOBILE EDUCATIONAL UNIT is attached to the University of Utopia Extension Center located within each Solutions Mall. The mobile unit focuses its exhibits and presentations on four main themes: (1) the importance of building a personal connection to history, especially the history of one's own nation and people, to self-esteem, self-knowledge. and self-actualization. (2) the specific history of Jamaica as a nation and as an extraordinarily rich mix of people and cultures. Nanny, the Jamaican national heroine and legendary leader of the Maroons, will be taught about as a role model of courage. strength, vision and the quest for freedom. The role of the Maroons. past and present. in Jamaican life will be an important part of the multi-media exhibits. (3) the many different types and models of economic and social cooperation that exist within free enterprise systems and democratic nations. Economic cooperatives. skills banks, working collectives, and profit sharing are examples of ways to share financial, management, and labor resources. Many alternatives ranging from communes to child rearing and domestic chore co-ops exist in the realm of social cooperation. The meanings of these choices and the ways of life that they imply will be explained and discussed in the presentations. (4) the description and depiction of Alliance Villages and their way of life. Alliance Villages Page 5 The Mobile Educational Unit will use a variety of media to communicate its themes: literature, storytelling. video. film. co-op theater, slides, photos. audio tapes, computerized learning programs an music. PRINCIPLES & VALUES OF THE PROGRAM The Alliance Village concept is predicated on the idea that a comfortable standard of living and an upscaled social life are easily attained through economic and domestic sharing at the community level. The program's framers do not. by any means, assume that more than a small percentage of Jamaica's population (approximately 3 percent) would end up living in Alliance Villages. The idea is. however. that the Alliance Village system would ultimately have the same beneficial impact on Jamaica that the kibbutz system has had on the nation of Israel. Though the number of people involved would be comparatively small relative to Jamaica's total population, the program's effects would be far-reaching in the lives of the people it touches. the strength of the communities it shapes. and the economic and cultural well-being of the island as a whole. Individual sovereignty, social tolerance and community interdependence are principle values of the Alliance Villages. Participatory democracy. a continued respect for cultural diversity and integrity. and a voluntary adherence to a community-held body of norms and standards all reflect this spirit. An individual may come or go from the Village at any time simply by wishing it; yet. while she/he participates, she/he will be expected by the other members of the community to behave in accordance with the "social contract” and to share in community responsibilities. The success of the Alliance Village network will depend upon finding people who get involved because they see the vision themselves, are enthusiastic, responsible, intelligent communicative, and capable of playing as equals. The plan itself will work; relevant prototypes exist in Israel. Japan, and the United states. It will not work if the Alliance for creative Philanthropy is able to find individuals interested in participating only for short-term gain or opportunity to become dependent on the system. The spirit of equality must permeate every attitude and activity in the Alliance Village project. RESOURCES OF THE PROJECT take two forms: human resources and financial resources. The small business enterprises of the Alliance Villages have the uninterrupted backing of the Abacus Method Small Business Owners‘ Business School in San Francisco. The Alliance for Alliance Villages Page 6 Creative Philanthropy is currently investigating possibilities of ongoing help from the members of Israeli kibbutz communities for the agricultural and livestock enterprises in the rural villages. Individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area and elsewhere are being contacted for guidance in program areas such as tourism, restaurant management, dental care. and computer literacy training. Through frequent correspondence, and occasionally through personal contact, the Alliance for Creative Philanthropy has begun to build the foundations of grassroots support for the plan. At the time of this writing. there are two Jamaican management trainee candidates involved in the early stages of the plan. The Alliance for Creative Philanthropy is financially supported by its members and by the members of Performing Arts Social Society, Inc.. a non-profit educational corporation, chartered by the State of California since 1968. Performing Arts Social Society, Inc. is the parent organization through which the Alliance operates. Many of the members of Performing Arts Social Society are San Francisco Bay Area business owners who financially support Alliance projects in exchange for help from the Abacus Method Small Business Owners‘ Business School. Plans exist now for increasing the funding from both individual and business member sources. Foundations and other granting agencies will also be approached but. as a matter of policy, the Alliance for Creative Philanthropy will never depend upon outside grants for its financial stability. The Alliance shall always remain financially healthy and independent through its unique combination of free enterprise funding and surplus income sharing through cooperative living. HON THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CAN GET INVOLVED Because of its independent financial position, the Alliance for Creative Philanthropy seeks no monetary aid whatsoever from the Ministry of Youth and Culture. The volunteers of the Alliance do, however, feel they probably share many goals in common with the Ministry and would like to learn more about the Ministry's endeavors--what it has accomplished in the past; what its current goals. programs, needs, strengths and weaknesses are; and what it projects for the future. Similarly. the Alliance is keenly interested in finding someone within the Ministry of Youth and Community Development who wishes to learn more about the Alliance Village project in particular and who wishes to study the past. present and future activities of the Alliance in general. It is a reciprocity of interest connected to genuine curiosity, enthusiasm. and good will that is sought. Literature. audio-visual presentations, financial spreadsheets, and graphic illustrations can easily be made available for examination. As a starting point, the Aiiiance Viilages Page 7 Aﬁiance for Creative Phi1anthrop_y invites inteﬁigent dialogue through correspondence with one or more members of the Ministry. The members of the A11iance are hopefu‘l of a fruitfu'l exchange and a mutua‘Hy beneficiai working reiationship that wi'l1 serve the needs. wants. and continued growth of the people of Jamaica. Commune Cooperation As A Global Dynamic! If you would like to correspond about this project or receive more information. call or write to: THE ALLIANCE FOR CREATIVE PHILANTHROPY 547 FREDERICK STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117 (415) 753-1314
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-063
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Lesson five- "the cosmic opera": creating an ideal resort as a demonstration project
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: BUT FIRST. A STOP IN THE UNIJRE LEARNING CONSOLE FOR AN AUDIO/ VIDEO TOUR OF THE "ESCAPE TO THE FUTURE" GAME. This is an adventure in gaming and orchestrated role playing. There are ﬁve subgames enabling you to meet and make new friends in a safe, wholesome setting. There's a program script connected to each game which you study prior to entering the game. You can leave any game at any time you choose to stop playing. Sitting in the Little Theater of the Unicare Learning Console, you'll learn all about the different ways for you to participate in the "Escape to-. the Future" Game. The activities and friendships opened up to you will continue long after your vacation has come to an end. OR PERHAPS A STOP TO MEET ONE OF THE KERISTAN ISLAND STORYTELLERS. One of your options will be to become a part of the Cosmic Opera, and hear the story of Even Eve, Bluejay way, Geo Logical, Bro Jud, LafAlott and all of the other "front line players." You'l...
Show moreBUT FIRST. A STOP IN THE UNIJRE LEARNING CONSOLE FOR AN AUDIO/ VIDEO TOUR OF THE "ESCAPE TO THE FUTURE" GAME. This is an adventure in gaming and orchestrated role playing. There are ﬁve subgames enabling you to meet and make new friends in a safe, wholesome setting. There's a program script connected to each game which you study prior to entering the game. You can leave any game at any time you choose to stop playing. Sitting in the Little Theater of the Unicare Learning Console, you'll learn all about the different ways for you to participate in the "Escape to-. the Future" Game. The activities and friendships opened up to you will continue long after your vacation has come to an end. OR PERHAPS A STOP TO MEET ONE OF THE KERISTAN ISLAND STORYTELLERS. One of your options will be to become a part of the Cosmic Opera, and hear the story of Even Eve, Bluejay way, Geo Logical, Bro Jud, LafAlott and all of the other "front line players." You'll learn about the history of Kerista and its ultimate grandiose fantasy. which includes the development of a network of Kerista Wlage-type resorts all over the world. CLOSE YOUR EYES AND IMAGINE A SECLUDED BEACH WITH COCONUT TREES. THATCHED ROOF BUNGALOWS AND A COLORFUL VILLAGE OFTHE IMAGINABLE FUTURE. Now, open your eyes to the Kerista Village Resort. is acres of beautiful island scenery will separate you from the rest of the world. You'll ﬁnd comfortable thatched "hales." sailing, tennis, volleyball, a glass-bottom boat, river rafting, and traditional Keristan luaus, rituals, ceremonies, disco dances and exciting, fun—ﬁlled parties. But you will not find crowds, concrete, trafﬁc or a lack of things to do. There's a bungalow waiting for you in this ideal get-away setting. INOUIRIES ARE WELCOME. if you'd like to help us plan and design this prototype resort or obtain more information about going here in person, please write: KERISTA VILLAGE RESORT , UNNERSTIY OF UTOPIA 543 Frederick Street San Francisco, Ca 94117 U.S.A. or telephone us at: l4l5l753-i3i4 or (415)665-2988 Lesson Flue - “The Cosmic Opera” CREATING AN IDEAL RESORT AS A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT About this Brochure The Kerista Village Resort is an idea that is in the planning stages. It has not yet been built, but the text of this brochure is Mitten as if the place already existed. in order to convey the ﬂavor of the idea more effectively. KERISTA VILLAGE RESORT Port Antonio. Jamaica Any review of exciting spiritual retreats would have to include the unique establishment of the Kerista Village Resort at Port Antonio in Jamaica. The resort has acres of flowers and gardens. The Kerista Wlage Resort staff is made up of actual villagers who live right on the estate in a philanthropic, equall- tarian collective settlement. The Keris- tans are Scientiﬁc Utopians and follow the spiritual path of Nyaya, which is the pathway of logic and reason, with total intellectual rationality at all times. THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND RESORT IS THE HOME OF PRACT ICING SCIENTIFIC UTOPIAN SCHOLARS The accent is on futurlstics and the study of Advanced Practical Sclentlflc Utoplan Theory. I DYLLIC BEAUTY AND APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY it's a quaint environment with the peace and quiet of a beautiful country retreat. You can drink in the beauty of the setting from the porch of your own private bungalow or while away the hours by the outdoor pool or basking in leisure in the comfy solar hot tubs. In addition to its visual charms, the Kerista Village Resort is designed as a model ”ecohomestation,” using its own sources of energy generation (such as wind and waten/vheel systems). The staff members grow much of the fresh fruits and vegetables served in the dining room. The charm of natural living is blended to perfection with the benefits of tedmology to produce a delightfully enchanting atmosphere. YOU'LL EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF COOPERATIVE LIFE VACATION WITH OTHER SCIENTIFIC UTOPIANS After a tiring period of work amidst the hustle and bustle of metropolitan USA‘ cities, it's nice to know there's a spiritual retreat where people greet you by name and extend all the amenities that will ensure that your stay will be comfortable and pleasant in every respect. You can also enjoy excellent gourmet food prepared by chefs trained in the Purple Dragon Cooking School, one of the departments of the Psychographic City of Tomorrow. And for people who like to laugh and relax, the Kerista Co-op Cabaret presents the ﬁnest local enter- tainment. SMALL ENOUGH TO OFFER THE GENUINE PERSONAL TOUCH The Kerista Village Resort is ideal for adventurous, idealistic travel- ers. When you arrive, you'll be provided with a wardrobe of re- laxing island clothing to feel at home in. Guides and aides will be on hand to fulfill your wishes and desires. Your requests for support in any reasonable activity will be treated with courteous attention and sincere responsiveness. You'll be given the opportunity to ex- plore becoming an active or passive member of the Scientific Utopian Lab- ratory (SU-Lab) Peace Corps, the human resource facet of the Psycho- graphic City of Tomorrow.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-056
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Lesson one- "the cosmic opera": operation snowball and the Kerista prosperity plan
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: NEW PHILANTHROPY How many persons in North America, for example, could be persuaded, through Madison Avenue advertising agency-qual- ity, sophisticated presentations, to live in Scientiﬁc Utopian, Equalitarian, Collec- tive Settlements? The best estimate of the Kerista Corps theoreticians is ten million adults in the private, voluntary sector of the U.S.A. and Canada. Based upon the current, existent spreadsheet information, this would make a gigantic sum of 40 to 80 billion dollars (U.S.) per year available for philanthropic distribution. None of this would come out of city, county, state or fed- eral taxes; it would all be new private sector philanthropy. It would double the amount of money donated by 100% of the people of the U.S.A. in 1984 through traditional, conventional, old-fashioned philanthropy. That is enough money, when coupled with a good plan (The Dominica Plan) and bril- liant administration, to raise the standard of living of hundreds of millions of adults and childr...
Show moreNEW PHILANTHROPY How many persons in North America, for example, could be persuaded, through Madison Avenue advertising agency-qual- ity, sophisticated presentations, to live in Scientiﬁc Utopian, Equalitarian, Collec- tive Settlements? The best estimate of the Kerista Corps theoreticians is ten million adults in the private, voluntary sector of the U.S.A. and Canada. Based upon the current, existent spreadsheet information, this would make a gigantic sum of 40 to 80 billion dollars (U.S.) per year available for philanthropic distribution. None of this would come out of city, county, state or fed- eral taxes; it would all be new private sector philanthropy. It would double the amount of money donated by 100% of the people of the U.S.A. in 1984 through traditional, conventional, old-fashioned philanthropy. That is enough money, when coupled with a good plan (The Dominica Plan) and bril- liant administration, to raise the standard of living of hundreds of millions of adults and children in the Caribbean Basin and the Paciﬁc Rim. Operation SNOWBALL is a simple plan that has four parts: (1) The Kerista Prosperity Plan, (2) The Dominica Plan, (3) Project CAUSE, and (4) Operation WorkForce. These various parts of the plan are explained and ampliﬁed in various per- iodical publications. THE KERISTANS SEEK ALLIANCES The plan brings together the “people of the boo ” in all countries to help build the prototype pilot projects in Jamaica. The conception is described in literature published by The Kerista Corps in San Francisco and distributed free of charge to all interested parties. Seed-level ﬁnancing will be underwritten by The Kerista Corps volunteers. Any and all suggestions, advice and/or help are welcome from any person, organi- zation or government agency. The Kerista Prosperity Plan is explained in the follow- ing ofﬁiial publications of the Utopian Philanthropists’ Society: 0 The NODE: Personal Computer Jour- nal for Small Business Entrepreneurs O The Utopian Classroom: Journal of Do-It-Yourself Mental Health 0 Culture Sculpture: Journal of Wom- an's Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy and New Lifestyles O KERIS TA: Scientific Utopianism and the Humanities O Servants of the Dream: Journal of Project CA USE O Utopian Eyes: All in the Commune (Video Cassettes) 0 Mental Wealth: Reports and Newslet- ters O Prospectus of the Utopian Philan- thropists’ Society INQUIRIES ARE WELCOME! Please feel free to contact us by mail or phone and ask any questions about the Kerista Prosperity Plan and/or Operation SNOWBALL. Additional free literature is available upon re- quest. Write us at: The Kerista Corps University of Utopia 543 Frederick Street San Francisco, CA 94117, U.S.A. Or phone us at: (415) 753-1314 or (415) 665-2988 Lesson One - "The Cosmic Opera" OPERATION SNOWBALL and THE KERISTA PROSPERITY PLAN /7///////[;: I//In ////”"/V I A Joint Venture Between the People of Jamaica and the U.S.A. The charter members of the new and em- erging religion of Kerista have conceptu- alized, designed and created the Kerista Corps. The dedicated nuns and monks of the Kerista Corps live in San Francisco, California, U.S.A. in plain but comfortable theological collectives, ashrams and semi- naries. They work for the betterment of civ- ilization. Their custom and manner is that they live in philanthropic, equalitarian, Utopian collective settlements designed for 18 adult females and 18 adult males. They also raise their own or adopted children who live in the computerized communes or in special, high-tech educational facilities of each commune.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-054
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Lesson one- "the cosmic opera": operation snowball and the grassroots economic development plan
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: EMBRACING VOLUNTARY SIMPLICITY: AN OVERVIEW OF THE KERISTA GRASSROOTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE PHILANTHROPIC GROUP LIVING CONTEXT ADVENTURERS HAVE LOTS OF FUN SELLING THE BENEFITS OF THE PHILANTHROPIC GROUP LIVING LIFESTYLE A noteworthy factual observation has been established by the core group of prac- ticing Keristan Island volunteers who live in San Francisco: that individual jobholders who make their homes inside of equalitarian, Scientiﬁc Utopian collective settlements can live twice as nice for two- thirds the price. What ought they to do with the 33% of their collective enterprise in- come or salaried workers’ take-home pay that is left over‘? The answer is simple. They ought to flow it into innovative, creative philanthropic programs and pro- jects to help economically disadvantaged people help themselves. The beneﬁts of equalitarian cooperative living in the affluent societies are so numerous that a well-thought-out, top-notch publicity and advertising campaign oug...
Show moreEMBRACING VOLUNTARY SIMPLICITY: AN OVERVIEW OF THE KERISTA GRASSROOTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE PHILANTHROPIC GROUP LIVING CONTEXT ADVENTURERS HAVE LOTS OF FUN SELLING THE BENEFITS OF THE PHILANTHROPIC GROUP LIVING LIFESTYLE A noteworthy factual observation has been established by the core group of prac- ticing Keristan Island volunteers who live in San Francisco: that individual jobholders who make their homes inside of equalitarian, Scientiﬁc Utopian collective settlements can live twice as nice for two- thirds the price. What ought they to do with the 33% of their collective enterprise in- come or salaried workers’ take-home pay that is left over‘? The answer is simple. They ought to flow it into innovative, creative philanthropic programs and pro- jects to help economically disadvantaged people help themselves. The beneﬁts of equalitarian cooperative living in the affluent societies are so numerous that a well-thought-out, top-notch publicity and advertising campaign ought to be able to successfully sell others the beneﬁts of the philanthropic group-living lifestyle. THE KERISTANS SEEK VIABLE ALLIANCES The plan brings together the “people of The Book” in all countries to help build the prototype pilot projects in Jamaica. “The Book” is the 500-thousand word dictionary. The conception is described in literature published by The Kerista Corps in San Francisco and distributed free of charge to all interested parties. Seed-level ﬁnancing will be underwritten by The Kerista Corps volunteers and the dues-paying members of the Utopian Philanthropists’ Society. SUGGESTIONS ARE SOLICITED! Any and all suggestions, advice and/or design help are welcome from any person, organization or government agency. In the New Joint MegaMythology Keristans Adore the Grandchild of Nanny of the Maroons NEW PHILANTHROPY IS CREATED BY KERISTA &&@&&@@&&@@&&&&& <5 QQQQQQQQQQQQQ some %%$@@@%935$@V%$§’7’%@@V Keristan Islanders Venerate the Mythological Spirit of Nanny, Legendary African Queen & Chieftainess of the Victorious Eastern Maroons. In their Joint MegaMythological Con- struct the Keristans have made telepathic contact through collective subconscious ideomotor activity with a MegaIntelli- gence Field called Kerista. The Keristans use an alphabet board to get guidance in all of their activities. Although it is now mechanical, it will soon be computerized. Nanny is the only authentic African Queen to have come to the new world. Keristans ue a new art form, Culture Sculpture, to weave a web of positive in- trigue into the educational process via the creation of a Joint MegaMythology for the purpose of fostering ecotribal alliances. The volunteers of The Kerista Corps sin- cerely wish to help the folks of the Car- ibbean Basin and the Pacific Rim and especially the Eastern Maroons of Jamaica Island. The Eastern Maroons are well- renowned as “Nanny‘s Special People." JOINT VENTURE R&D IS USED TO CREATE WORKING MODELS Supplier Financing of the Prototype Will Come From Those Organizations Who Will Ultimately Beneﬁt From the Success of the Project. The research and development consor- tium of 360 joint venture partners will assemble a Task Force of Volunteers. The group will underwrite a demonstration project R&D trust fund to implement the pilot project in the Caribbean Basin. This fund will come from quality, high-tech product suppliers in the afﬂuent societies, i.e., U.S.A., Canada, Israel, Western Eu- rope, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and any other nations who produce useful products. These products will be used to construct the high-tech Operation SNOWBALL facilities in the Caribbean Basin and Pacific Rim. Project management, design and coordination will be administered by the volunteers of The Kerista Corps and their staff. AN OVERVIEW OF THE PLAN: Building the Psychographic City of Tomorrow and The Keristan Islands There are millions of socially fragmented adults in the affluent nations of North America, Western Europe and Japan. Some of these are ready to upscale the qua- lity of their social life by living coopera- tively in high-tech, integrated, intelligent living habitats on The Keristan Islands. The Spreadsheets of The Keristan Islands Grassroots Economic Development Plan are Available for Study by Economists & Scientists of World Class Colleges & Research Institutes. Top scholars of all world class colleges, universities and research institutes are invited to study the Kerista Islands Grass- roots Economic Development Plan and analyze it thoroughly from the standpoint of practicality and feasibility. The Kerista Grassroots Economic Development Plan is explained in the following ofﬁcial publica- tions of the Utopian Philanthropists’ Society and The Kerista Corps: O The NODE: Computers and the Future. 0 The Utopian Classroom: Journal of Do- It- Yourself Mental Health 0 Culture Sculpture: A Newsletter of Creative Philanthropy 0 KERISTA: Journal of Advanced Prac- tical Scientific Utopian Theory and Artificial Intelligence 0 Servants of the Dream: Journal of Project CA USE O Utopian Eyes: All in the Commune (Video Cassettes) 0 Mental Wealth: Reports and Newsletters O Prospectus of the Utopian Philan- thropists’ Society, Operation SNOW- BALL and The Bay Area Alliance for Creative Philanthropy INQUIRIES ARE WELCOME! Please feel free to contact us by mail or phone and ask any questions about the Kerista Grassroots Economic Develop- ment Plan and/or Operation SNOWBALL. Additional free illustrated literature is available upon request. Write us at: The Kerista Corps University of Utopia 543 Frederick Street San Francisco, CA 94117, U.S.A. Or phone us at: (415) 753-1314 or (415) 665-2988 Lesson One - “The Cosmic Opera” OPERATION dSNOWBALL an THE KERISTA GRASSROOTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN ////////I/17. /4/////////’///. A- Introducing- The “Escape to the Future” Game: A Joint Venture Between the People of the Pacific Rim, the Caribbean Basin and the U.S.A. The charter members of the new and emerging neotribal lifestyle of Kerista have conceptualized, designed and created the Kerista Corps. The dedicated women and men of the Kerista Corps embrace voluntary simplicity and live in San Fran- cisco, California, U.S.A. in plain but com- fortable ﬂats in the Haight-Ashbury neigh- borhood. They work for the betterment of civilization. Their custom and manner is that they live cooperatively in equalitar- ian, democratically-run, Scientiﬁc Utopian collective settlements, each one designed for 18 adult females and 18 adult males. They also raise their own or adopted chil- dren who live in special, high-tech educa- tional facilities. Each kibbutz-type collec- tive settlement acts as a section or segment of the frontiers of creative philanthropy.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-053
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Lesson six- "the cosmic opera": Performing Arts Social Society, Inc. presents the cosmic opera starring the sulabian peace corps
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: All of this is taking place in one section of “The Cosmic Opera,” a Multimedia Extravaganza that tells the story of how ordinary people organize themselves to create a grassroots movement that eventually establishes prosperity on earth, for everyone forevermore. The understanding of Sulabian Earthianism within the Cosmic Opera is aided by literature, art, music, seminars, work- shops, ﬁlms, theme parks, conferences, and live theatrics of every kind. ABCs studying concepts of Sulabian Earthianism are themselves a source of energy for dedicated service to society. L / 1,- ,., INQUIRIES ARE WELCOME! For more information on any of the ideas or programs contained in this brochure, and/or ways to get involved, write or come to: University of Utopia, located at: 543 Frederick Street San Francisco, CA 94117 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. . . . Or phone: (415) 753-1314 or (415) 665-2988 (11a.m. 11 p.m.). Lesson Six - “The Cosmic Opera” Performing Arts Social Society, I...
Show moreAll of this is taking place in one section of “The Cosmic Opera,” a Multimedia Extravaganza that tells the story of how ordinary people organize themselves to create a grassroots movement that eventually establishes prosperity on earth, for everyone forevermore. The understanding of Sulabian Earthianism within the Cosmic Opera is aided by literature, art, music, seminars, work- shops, ﬁlms, theme parks, conferences, and live theatrics of every kind. ABCs studying concepts of Sulabian Earthianism are themselves a source of energy for dedicated service to society. L / 1,- ,., INQUIRIES ARE WELCOME! For more information on any of the ideas or programs contained in this brochure, and/or ways to get involved, write or come to: University of Utopia, located at: 543 Frederick Street San Francisco, CA 94117 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. . . . Or phone: (415) 753-1314 or (415) 665-2988 (11a.m. 11 p.m.). Lesson Six - “The Cosmic Opera” Performing Arts Social Society, Inc. Presents THE COSMIC OPERA Starring The SIJLAIBIAN And Introducing SULABIAN EARTHIANISM The Drama: A cooperative village of artists and writers set up a traveling gestalt circus and a University of Utopia. They try to solve the world’s problems by creating a SULABian Economic Order, using art & ideas in con- certed harmony as their method. How far will they go? Once upon a time, in 1967 A.D., two girls met in junior high school and agreed to merge their energies in the creation of a new invention, the SU-LAB.* The SU-LAB is a social institution based on the principle of affinity clusters: people of like ideas, ideals, interests and/or values inten- tionally linking together in a lasting association for enhanced social interaction, educational child- care, and sharing of many kinds. The SU-LAB reinforces the family unity (single-adult, nuclear or multi-adult family), allowing people to overcome boredom and loneliness, and holistically improve the quality of their lives. SULABIAN EARTHIANISM is a belief system that enables idealistic individuals to form a force dedicated to the establishment of a SU- LABian Economic Order (i.e., a world based on the SU-LAB as the village or socio-economic unit, with ecological, global consciousness prevailing). Gift Labor Energy Exchange (GLEE) net- works form the back-bone of the SULABian Economic Order. Electronic “trading stamps” are used throughout the network. Members carry electronic credit cards to register their debits, credits, and credit balances. “ Short for “SCIENTIFIC UTOPIAN LABORATORY’ The eventual establishment of a transnational confederation of SU-LABS is the mission of the SULABIAN PEACE CORPS. At present, members of the Sulabian Peace Corps (SPC) in San Francisco are organized to communicate to tens of thousands of people (“ABCs” . . . Altruism Beneﬁciary Colleagues) about how to form their own SU-LABs, or join an already existing one. SPC members are part of the first SU-LAB. This prototype has enough internal strength to bring itself to maturity (economic sufficiency, psychological well-being and a full population of 10,080 adults plus children), and use its phil- anthropic energy (surplus) to create another SU-LAB. This “seed” grows into many SU-LABs via replication of the prototype model, helped along by communication of information and philanthropic support.
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-057
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Lesson three- "the cosmic opera": creating a perpetual motion goodwill transfer system starting on Jamaica island
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: PLANET SEEKS A BE1T ER LIFE! Every Human Being is Entitled to the Basic Material Comfortsl ll, 1* Cast a role for yourself in the Cosmic Opera Theater Co-op’s “Jamaica Caper.” Here's a description of your oppor- tunity to participate in Operation SNOWBALL and the Kerista Grass- roots Es. ‘ Development Plan: 1. Start out by reading the literature pub lished by The Kensta Corps volunteers. 2. Tell the story of the Cosmic Opera to your friends and relatives. 3. Write to Eve or Way or any of the other Keristan Islanders and tell them about yourself and your own ideas. Feel free to ask questions about the plan. ' EVERYBODY ON THE — Allow Yourself to Become a Player in the “Escape to the Future Game.” HOW DOES IT WORK IN PRAGMATIC TERMS? OPERATION SNOWBALL is spon- sored by the members oi the Utopian Philanthropists' Society. It is a pilot project in the emerging ﬁelds of Cause-Related Marketing and Creative Philanthropy. An entire body of periodical literature has been and...
Show morePLANET SEEKS A BE1T ER LIFE! Every Human Being is Entitled to the Basic Material Comfortsl ll, 1* Cast a role for yourself in the Cosmic Opera Theater Co-op’s “Jamaica Caper.” Here's a description of your oppor- tunity to participate in Operation SNOWBALL and the Kerista Grass- roots Es. ‘ Development Plan: 1. Start out by reading the literature pub lished by The Kensta Corps volunteers. 2. Tell the story of the Cosmic Opera to your friends and relatives. 3. Write to Eve or Way or any of the other Keristan Islanders and tell them about yourself and your own ideas. Feel free to ask questions about the plan. ' EVERYBODY ON THE — Allow Yourself to Become a Player in the “Escape to the Future Game.” HOW DOES IT WORK IN PRAGMATIC TERMS? OPERATION SNOWBALL is spon- sored by the members oi the Utopian Philanthropists' Society. It is a pilot project in the emerging ﬁelds of Cause-Related Marketing and Creative Philanthropy. An entire body of periodical literature has been and is being developed to tell the story of the Keristan Islanders and the Kerista Grassroots Economic Develop» ment Plan and the Alliance for Creative Philanthropy. INQUIRIES ARE WELCOME! Additional illustrated free information is available on request. Write to: OPERATION SNOWBALL University of Utopia 543 Frederick Street San Francisco, CA 94117, USA. Or telephone: (415) 753-1314 or (415) 665-2988 CREATING A PERPETUAL MOTION GOODWILL TRANSFER SYSTEM STARTING ON JAMAICA ISLAND An Introduction to the Underlying Principle of OPERATION SNOWBALL, and the Kerista Grassroots Economic Plan and the Alliance for Creative Philanthropy THE KERISTAN CAMPAIGN TO SPREAD GOODWILL ACTS AS A CATALYST IN STARTING THE GIFT LABOR ENERGY EXCHANGE '1 Lesson Three - “The Cosmic Opera” " How to Design and Create a Perpetual Motion Goodwill Transfer System in Jamaica It Begins with the People Who Revere Nanny: The Keristans and the Eastern Maroons The Keristan Islanders are obliged to ask themselves: “What are we trying to get out of the Eastern Maroons? Why should we help them?” The answer to these questions is very profound. Something priceless! The feeling that we had done something for them without their being able to do any» thing in return for us. That is a feeling that glows and sings in your memory long after the incident has passed. Folks who are truly magnanimous are folks who are truly blessed. \X/HEN FOLKS HELP OTHER FOLKS TO HELP THEMSELVES \ GRATITUDE IS SHOWN BY DOING SOMETHING FOR OTHERS‘ How can the Eastern Maroons repay the Keristans if the Keristans do or give something of value and good for the Eastern Maroons? How can they show their appreciation? What ought they to do? The Eastern Maroons ought to do something for the Western Maroons without the Western Maroons being able to do something in return. Thus, the perpetual motion goodwill machine be— gins. The Western Maroons, to show their appreciation, after receiving some free goods and services from the Eastern Maroons ought to pick some other Jamaicans to do something for, without ever expecting anything of value in return. ENERGY EXCHANGE Here’s exactly how it works: A does something for B; B does something in grat- itude for C; C does something in gratitude for D and so on, ad inﬁnitum. The gift labor energy has a magic connected to modern mysticism. THE GIFT LABOR ENERGY EXCHANGE IS AN HONOR SYSTEM WHICH IS FOUNDED UPON A BASIC PRINCIPLE IN HUMAN CONDUCT: “There is one all-important law of human conduct. If we obey that law, we shall almost never get into trouble. In fact, that law, if obeyed, will bring us countless friends and constant happiness. But the very instant we break the law, we shall get into endless trouble. The law is this: Always make the other person feel important. Professor John Dewey says that the desire to be important is the deepest urge in human nature; and Professor William James says: ‘The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.’ As I have already pointed out, it is the urge that differentiates us from the animals. It is the urge that has been responsible for civil- ization itself.” —Dale Carnegie
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-074
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Lesson two- "the cosmic opera": religious tract, featuring the writings of Ras Tafari (Jesus II) and Ras Monk, founder of the Ras Monk Ras Tafarl Church
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Text: VH.‘i§lii(3lS 011‘ ﬂliliili 1{a§iiS .“\A1[(IiJliiLll( Miiiihiliariﬂilii S(¥(‘ﬂ .l)]'ﬂl‘9VTli fl|"‘l)Il’iﬂ [11 like ‘V\rvIi‘ii1ii.’i‘igS nil‘ ilillil‘ Fiiviiiiiiaiii-I‘, i[)().'iI¢iiE|(il :\"li(}liiiil£) Siniiiiili: Here are the Seven Principles from the Pen of Ras Monk: 0 The first energy flow is the flow of power and will. Self-reliance in- volves striving to excel in whatever field of endeavor is chosen. The second principle is a flow of energy to aid the world in teachings and heaiings; it is an energy flow of love and wisdom, an energy flow of union, an energy flow of compassion, cooperation and consciousness. The third principle flows with the energy of comprehension and understanding, with the energy of intellect and creative ideation, of active intelligence. A part of divine essence. The fourth principle is an energy flow of imagination, perception, dramatization and expression. Bal- ance is the transformer. The fifth principle is education. Perfection imp...
Show moreVH.‘i§lii(3lS 011‘ ﬂliliili 1{a§iiS .“\A1[(IiJliiLll( Miiiihiliariﬂilii S(¥(‘ﬂ .l)]'ﬂl‘9VTli fl|"‘l)Il’iﬂ [11 like ‘V\rvIi‘ii1ii.’i‘igS nil‘ ilillil‘ Fiiviiiiiiaiii-I‘, i[)().'iI¢iiE|(il :\"li(}liiiil£) Siniiiiili: Here are the Seven Principles from the Pen of Ras Monk: 0 The first energy flow is the flow of power and will. Self-reliance in- volves striving to excel in whatever field of endeavor is chosen. The second principle is a flow of energy to aid the world in teachings and heaiings; it is an energy flow of love and wisdom, an energy flow of union, an energy flow of compassion, cooperation and consciousness. The third principle flows with the energy of comprehension and understanding, with the energy of intellect and creative ideation, of active intelligence. A part of divine essence. The fourth principle is an energy flow of imagination, perception, dramatization and expression. Bal- ance is the transformer. The fifth principle is education. Perfection implies balance between the mind and emotion. The sixth principle; Relief occurs only when the mind has totally dominated and purified the emotions. The seventh principle; That which is old, yet continues to serve and be of value, must be kept and properly assimilated. other wisdom from the Pen of Ras Monk: 0 Go to a dance. Physically, morally or just in the mind. 0 improve your conscious mind so as to further assist and recognize truth. 0 There are no rewards or recogni- tions sought by the members. The joy that comes with doing what is right is the sufficient reward. 0 Philosophy involves the interpreta- tion, evaluation and utilization of knowledge and therefore considers the relevance and value of knowl- edge. Ras Monk is now a prisoner in a Mis- sissippi penitentiary. His life's story includes his genuine, sincere conver- tion to the RasTafarl religion. His writings are an inspiration to people in all parts of the world. Ras MONK, FOUHGEI’ of the Ras Monk Equalitarian Sect INQUIRIES ARE WELCOME! Additional literature about the Ras Monk RasTafarl Sect is available upon request. write to: Donald (Ras Monk) Smith #657353, Unit 27 Parchman, MS 58738 or to the Public Relations Liason Office, Ras Monk Equalitarian RasTafarl church 543 Frederick Street San Francisco CA 90117. Lesson Two - “The Cosmic Opera" Reﬂigious V]FH“iﬂiC1t Featuring the writings of Ras Tafari (Jesus ii) and Ras Monk, Founder of the Ras Monk RasTafarl church Reiiigion is an Essentiaiﬂ Faucet off Hiuman Society Through religious conversion experi- ences former hardened criminals can be transformed into happy, healthy, productive, law—abiding members of the larger social order. Religion is a source of ecstasy. The path of reli- gious righteousness is open to all human beings who choose to Ras Tafari Of Ethiopia This Religious Tract is dedicated to those who worship the spirit of His Holiness, the Esteemed Emperor Halle Selassie I, Revered Deity of the Ras Monk Equalitarian Sect of the worldwide RasTafarl Religion V/Vihaui Do All oil the Niialny Rasmﬂafarii 501115 Himvc . 1 iliiii ‘Q/()iill'lllI'iIll'l]>li‘il‘1..p RasTafarI use the word "JAH" for divinity. RasTafarI take Joy In the way words are pronounced. RasTafari say "I and I" when referring to "we" or "us." RasTafarl wear their hair in a certain way. some sects make the hairstyle optional, others make it mandatory. Hairstyle is significant. RasTafarl observe certain reli- gious taboos connected to food and other behavioral patterns. The Troplcal island of Jamaica Nurtured the RasTafarl Religion The Religion of Orthodox RasTafarI started in rural areas of Jamaica and has spread to many parts of the civ- ilized world. it has become big in the Caribbean Basin, the British Common- wealth, Canada, Australia and the United States. our Lady, The Black Madonna. Queen of Poland. Mother of Jesus Christ of Nazareth and all mythological relncarnatlons of Jesus How is tihe Ras Monk Equanlitairian Sect Dimer-ent from ‘Other Raswraifarii sects? ‘ Members venerate megamyth- ology. women are treated with totally equal status in the Ras Monk Equalitarlan sect. women and men are equal in every way. The taboo of men sleeping with women who are menstruating is not observed; menstruation is seen as a natural human function and is not seen as something “uncIean." Members of the Ras Monk RasTa- fari Sect enjoy "reasoning to- gether" and use logic and reason as an essential aspect of the dialectic. Ras Tafari, the holy deity, is a legend- ary hero who is part of the joint megamythology of the confedera- tion of Different Religions for Univer- sal Reiigious Union. The Black Madonna is the mythological mother of Ras Tafari in the teachings of the Ras Monk Equalitarlan Sect of the Ortho- dox RasTafarl religion of the world. XXXXXXXXX$XX%XX%X% Haile Selassie I came to power in 1916. He abolished slavery, traveled abroad, and established friendly relations with the European powers. Tenets of the Ras iM[onl( Equailitairian Sect Drawn from the Writings or Speeches of iH[aile Selassie H: o "...UntiI the philosophy which holds one race superior and another Inferior is ﬂnaliy and permanently discredited and abandoned..." 0 ‘'...Until there are no longer first class and second class citizens of any nation..." 0 "...Untl| the color of a man's skin is of no more significance than the color of his eyes..." —_from a speech by Hi M Haile Selassie I, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah; California, 28th February 1968 (sung by Bob Maney on the Rastaman Vibration album) (Note: the ideal of equality is repeated over and over in the teachings of Ras Tafari.)
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Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-055
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

Title: Liberated and contented
Author: Kerista Commune
Publisher: Hamilton College Library
Place published: Clinton, New York, United States
Geography: San Francisco (Calif.)
Subjects: Alternative lifestyles--California, Communal living--California--San Francisco
Identifier: yhm-spe-ker-eph-141
Is part of: Kerista Commune Collection, Communal Societies Collection, Hamilton College Library Digital Collections

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