The Spiritual Paths Foundation
The Spiritual Paths Foundation is a tax deductible 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that was founded in 2002 in Aspen, Colorado.
Since 2002, we have provided retreats, classes, and e-courses wherein contemplative teachers and practitioners from many major traditions have developed close friendships and shared meditative processes and insights. Together we have forged a new paradigm of InterSpiritual Wisdom leading to greater inner peace, compassion, social justice and a healthy natural environment. We are of one heart. Through these friendships and collaborations Dr. Ed Bastian has coalesced a three-part process for education and practice called of Inquiry, Insight and Integration offered through three primary courses: (1)The InterSpiritual Mandala Process, (2)InterSpiritual Meditation and (3) InterSpiritual Mentor Training.
BOARD of Directors
Harvey Bottelsen, Treasurer
Victoria Riskin, Secretary
Dr. Ed Bastian, President
Rev. Gregg Anderson
Catherine Wyler
Past Board Members
Michael Stranahan
Lexie Potamkin
John Bennett
James E. Hughes
Suzanne Farver
John Sarpa
Paula Zurcher
Judy Hyde
ADVISORS/TEACHERS
We are deeply grateful for the advice and teachings of the following who, among others, have taught with us
and offered their guidance over the years. Their contributions or wisdom, wealth and work
have provided the foundation for our books, programs and courses.
| Father Thomas Keating Rabbi Zalman Schachter Geshe Lhundup Sopa Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf Shaikh Kabir Helminski Shaikha Camille Helminski Netanel Miles-Yepez Swami Atmarupananda Pravrajika Vrajaprana Pravrajika Brahmaprana Rabbi Arthur Gross-Schaefer Rabbi Miles Krassen Rabbai Leah Novick Rabbi Brad Hirshfield Rabbi Rami Shapiro |
Father Theophane Father Bruno Barnhart Rev. Alan Jones Dr. Alan Wallace Barbara Sargent Christianne Schlumberger Joan Borysenko Kathy Corcoran Laura Dixon Loya Cespooch Tom and Margot Pritzker Nancybelle Coe Rev. Alan Jones Rev. Bill Swing Roshi Joan Halifax Michael Kearney |
Tina Staley Netanel Miles-Yepez Rev. Lauren Artress Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault Sharon Salzberg Tara Brach Prof. Robert Thurman Ajahn Sona Ajahn Sundara Bhikkhu Bodhi Ven. Tenzin Kacho Ven. Tenzin Priyadarshi Sister Jose Hobday Tekaronianeken Jake Swamp Don “Four Arrows” Jacobs Dr. Tony Allina |
Dr. Marilyn Schlitz |
Partnerning Organizations
Over the years, we have worked with many extraordinary organizations to offer our programs and writings. These include the following:
| La Casa de Maria, California Garrison Institute, New York Omega Institute, New York Chaplaincy Institute, California Spirituality and Practice Contemplative Life United Religion Initiative |
Hollyhock, Vancouver, Canada Esalen Institute, California Mandala Center, New Mexico One Spirit Interfaith, New York Spirituality and Health Magazine Parliament of World’s Religions Stillpoint, LV, Nevada |
Aspen Chapel, Colorado Aspen Institute, Colorado Naropa University, Colorado Unitarian Church, SB, California Contemplative Journal Global Peace Initiative of Women JS Bower Foundation, SB, California InterSpiritual Centre, Vancouver, Canada |