The island and culture of Bali serves as the integral component of our programs. The foundation of this work has been based on the belief that Bali, unlike any other cultural environment in the world, will grow to be the hub for important dialogues, action-oriented multicultural/intergenerational experiences, and transformative social change.
Bali is one of the most peaceful, beautiful places on earth. It’s an ideal location for people from every part of the planet to explore new roles they can play in addressing major global issues. This rich culture has much to share with citizens of our shared planet about learning to heal, forgive and live harmoniously with one another and our beloved earth. Balinese rituals and arts all play a role in this new kind of learning. Delegates attending our programs encounter the unusual way Balinese ceremony and performance converge with deepening dialogue and action-orient planning. All of the BIGR programs incorporate Balinese experiences, both linear and non-linear, into the transformative curriculum.
Highlights of past conferences included:
- More than 1,500 people from 40 countries have attended
- Deep, thoughtful dialogue
- Personal dialogue with world leaders and visionaries
- Spiritual awareness beyond the religious divide
- Intergeneration, multicultural dialogue and wisdom sharing
- Personal commitments to do something when returning home
- Insights and personal growth
- Shifting of values
- Immersion of culture, spiritual connection and social activism
- Global insights
- Networking with a global community
- Post-conference gatherings
- Numerous actions including fundraising for schools, donations to families and health clinics, ongoing global networking, job openings, and more
In addition to the above highlights, our three conferences held in Ubud brought an estimated $1,000,000 into Ubud via hotels, food, gift purchases, transportation, tips, donations and cultural activities. Hundreds of attendees have also continued to donate to personal and collective Balinese causes and educational funds. In addition, many friendships were formed between the Balinese and the attendees, which continue to help Bali in ways that are immeasurable but worth an enormous amount to local families and banjars in Bali.
