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- About Me:
- multi-denominational multi-inclusive chaplaincy
- My Website:
- http://www.hotlux.com/angel.htm
- My Philosophy:
- As a Buddhist special-ordained cleric, I have been working, since 1989, under the direction of the Venerable Losang Samten. I have 29 years of experience of spiritual practice and development with him. Following this path, it is clear to me that I have a real calling to serve people who are suffering. Grief and suffering are both the product in the process of all growth. In my experience, I have helped people with their loss of a loved one. I have helped families deal with death and chronic illnesses who then try to come to terms with the loss of their potential. I am a compassionate listener using the practice of unsaturated mind. Being passionate about working with suffering, especially in an institutional setting is my interest. When Losang Samten gave me his meditation scarf/ robe at the time of my special ordination, it reaffirmed the conviction of my calling. I feel the responsibility and honor of his faith in me. He, and other of my teachers, directed me to serve those in trauma, caused by physical, emotional or spiritual upheavals. I serve people with a multi-denominational multi-inclusive focus in their search for solace and meaning in life, whether in grace or grief. I live the parable, * Matthew, chapter 25:40, "… as long as you did it for one of these, the least of my brethren, you did it for me." I work for the greater common good with all my heart.
Ilsa F. Bartlett
2951 Derby Street
Suite 139
Berkeley CA 94705
IIsa.bartlett@gmail.com/
(510) 848-1007
www.hotlux.com/angel.htm
http://hospicecare.ning.com/profile/ilsabartlett
Teaching Facilitating
• Presently provide life-handling and stress-management skills in counseling to private clients in an on-going
basis. 8 years experience in program development and stress management counseling.
• Invited to present a publicly advertised lecture for the National Association of Shamans, September 2007.
• MENSA Regional Gatherings: New Jersey, 1997; Pennsylvania, 1999-2000; and California, 2005 & 2007.
• Instructed attendees and staff development at Omega Institute and other east coast centers. 2001-2003.
• Taught classes at retreat centers in various organizations, and as guest on AM radio program. 2001-2002
• 35 years of study and training in all lineages of Buddhism and many other religious traditions.
• Studied psychodrama directly with John and Zelda Marino, worked at their NYC Center.
• Co-developed program with Dr. Margaret Tsaltus for gifted, underachieving students to excel.
Program Development Skills
• Planned and facilitated lecture series on stress management for Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY.
• Taught meditation/self knowledge class for high school students at George School in Newtown, PA.
• Integrated "Relaxation Response" and active listening for private Regional Gatherings & Businesses.
• Coordinated public lectures in the Philadelphia area for up to 200 people.
• Developed a "Creative Conceptual Conjecture" curriculum for high school students based on the book, Act
of Creation by Arthur Koestler.
• Produced and developed a curriculum on a planning strategies for expanded success through playfulness.
• Coordinated Clergy for a conference on all religions in Malibu, CA 2004.
• Currently writing a book entitled, Rewiring the System.
• Presently creating a booklet: Breathing: Gvm for the Brain.
Other Related Experience
Speaker, "Brilliance by the Bay", San Francisco Chapter of MENSA, 2002, 2005,2007 San Francisco, CA. Productivity Instructor, East Bay Works, 2002, Oakland, CA.
Relaxation Response Teacher, George School, 1997-1998, Newtown, PA.
Journalist. Viewpoint, Hopewell Valley News, Wharton Magazine, and Phoenix, 1976-1999, Philadelphia, PA, Valley Forge, PA, and Princeton, NJ.
Community Service
Volunteer: Boot Camp, Craig's Foundation. Berkeley, 2006,2007
Volunteer: One Brick. Various projects around San Francisco and Berkeley. 2006-2007. Stern Grove Summer Concert Series. Volunteer, San Francisco, CA. 2005, 2007 Information desk and Conference Service. Baycon Conference, 2002-2004. San Jose, CA
*Letters of reference available upon request
The Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia
. 2163 Glenview St . Philadelphia, PA 19149 . (215) 701-7018 .
August 26, 2008
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter serves to give my complete support and credential for Ms. Ilsa Bartlett, (also known as Lobsang Chodron), who I have known in varying capacities and roles since 1989.
I am the founder and Spiritual Director of The Tibetan Buddhist Centers in Philadelphia, Hartford, Lake Tahoe, and EI Paso. In 2002, I was given the National Heritage Award from the National Endowment of the Arts. I also served as a personal attendant to H.H. the Dalai Lama from 1985-1988.
Ms. Bartlett served as a personal assistant to me for 10 years, and is also one of my closest students. Besides accompanying me on my lectures and meetings with students, she completed special projects for the Buddhist Center of Philadelphia.
Throughout the years, Ilsa has met and had the rare opportunity to learn from renowned masters of Tibetan Buddhism, such as H.H. the XIVth Dalai Lama; Venerable Lati Rinpoche; and Khensur Rinpoche. Ms. Bartlett also personally studied with my colleague and friend, Dr. Lobsang Rapgay, PhD., Director of the Behavioral Medicine Clinic and Program, at UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute. Under his personal guidance and direction, Ilsa learned various things, from urine analysis to extensive relaxation practices. In December 1998, Ms. Bartlett traveled with Dr. Rapgay to Harvard to attend a four-day, education seminar directed by Herbert Benson, entitled, "Spirituality~ and Healing in Medicine, with a Special Emphasis on Death and Dying."
As a result of her successful progress and notable scholarship and accomplishments, I gave her full authority and credential in 1997 to begin teaching meditation and help people resolve their end-of-life issues, as well as perform last rite ceremonial prayers. Since then, she has been invited to teach and speak at many different religious and non-religious venues. These include the Omega Institute, Quaker churches, Unitarian churches, Buddhist temples, American Indian culture groups, business offices, social clubs and also upon personal requests.
Ms. Bartlett has completed some of the highest requirements for Buddhist training and attended more than 72 units of credit (about 3000 hours of lecture), from noted scholars and teachers of the three traditions and four lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. Examples include 21 days 0 Kalachakra teachings and practice with H.H. The Dalai Lama in 1991, and an intensive 40-day session of special teachings and practice under Venerable Lati Rinpoche in Long Beach. Ilsa also provided countless hours of her time, since I gave her the credentials and special ordination, to be available for individual counsel in the Vajrayana Rime Tradition. This would be the Equivalent of Ms. Bartlett completing the full requirements needed for a Divinity Degree.
Ever since I have known Ms. Bartlett, she has pursued her activities in a very committed, direct and individual way. She is sincere and dedicated to helping people in need. Her skills include an exceptional listening ability; the proper counsel of individuals with an authentic approach; and a flexibility to communicate to any audience or individual regardless of their religious or non-religious affiliation. Please recognize my full sponsor of Ms. Bartlett's knowledge, abilities and skill to further her studies and serve as a Chaplain.
Sincerely,
The Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia
. 134 Heather Road' Upper Darby, PA 19082 . (610) 449-3589 . ://www.tibetanbuddhist. 0 r~
August 27,2007
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter serves to give my complete support and recommendation for Ms. Ilsa Bartlett, (also known as Lobsang Chodron), who I have known in varying capacities and roles throughout the years.
I am the founder and Spiritual Director of The Tibetan Buddhist Centers in Philadelphia, Hartford, Lake Tahoe, and EI Paso. Prior and since then, I have been highly involved with numerous projects and colloquiums about Tibetan Buddhism and Culture. These include performing the first demonstration of creating Tibetan Sand Mandalas in the United States and giving advice to Director Martin Scorsese about Tibet and the life of H.H. the XIVth Dalai Lama, for the film Kundun, as well as serving as a personal attendant to H.H. the Dalai Lama from 1985-1988. I also received the 2002 National Heritage Award by the National Endowment for the Arts. Through my various involvement and roles with Tibetan Buddhism and Culture, I met Ms. Ilsa Bartlett in 1989.
Ms. Bartlett has served as a personal assistant to me, and is also one of my closest students.
Besides accompanying me on my various lectures and meetings with students, she also ran special projects and errands for the Buddhist Center of Philadelphia.
Due to her sincere dedication and commitment to Buddhist scholarship and meditation practice, she met and learned from renowned masters of Tibetan Buddhism, such as H.H. the XIVth Dalai Lama; Lati Rinpoche; and Khensur Rinpoche. Ms. Bartlett also personally studied with my colleague and friend, Dr. Lobsang Rapgay, PhD., Director of the Behavioral Medicine Clinic and Program at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute. Under his personal guidance and direction, Ilsa learned various things, from urine analysis to extensive relaxation practices. In December 1998, Ms. Bartlett also traveled with Dr. Rapgay to Harvard to attend a continuing education seminar on death and dying.
As a result of her successful progress and notable accomplishments, I gave her full authority to teach meditation, help people resolve their end-of-life issues, and perform last rite ceremonial prayers. I gave her the credentials and my full blessings to practice and teach in 1997. I also asked Ms. Bartlett to write a book entitled, Rewiring the System. This book is intended to be based on current consciousness theory and quantum mechanics, and will use presentations on human biology rather than religion to present the theory and practice of meditation, in order to help people deal witb everyday problems.
Ever since I have known Ms. Bartlett, she has pursued her activities in a very committed, direct and individual way. She is sincere and dedicated to helping people in need. Her skills include an exceptional listening ability; the proper counsel of individuals with an authentic approach; and a flexible capacity to communicate to any audience or individual setting. Please recognize my full sponsor of Ms. Bartlett's knowledge, abilities and skill. Ilsa Bartlett would be a fine benefit to any project she works with.
Sincerely,
- Relationship Status:
- single
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I am the above named person from BAHRAIN. I am married to Mr. Clement Wast who worked with Bahrain embassy here in TOGO- LOME for nine years before he died in the year 2007.
We were married for eleven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days.Before his death we were both born again Christian dear pls if you dont mind i will also like to discuse kindom matter(etc) with you pls kindly message me to my box (favourclement10@yahoo.com)
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