Welcome Edmontonians.

Bohm Dialogue is not an easy subject to approach but its worth it.

…it is proposed that a form of free [Bohm] dialogue may well be one of the most effective ways of investigating the crisis which faces society, and indeed the whole of human nature and consciousness today. Moreover, it may turn out that such a form of free exchange of ideas and information is of fundamental relevance for transforming culture and freeing it of destructive misinformation, so that creativity can be liberated.

– David Bohm

The most concise definition of Bohm Dialogue that I have encountered was written by Bill Angelos:

True Dialogue, in the “Bohmian” sense of the term, like true scientific inquiry, is essentially a perceptual enterprise, with the act of listening as its functional centerpiece. Although cognitive elements are also very much a part of it because of the structure—process we call “ego,” which is a necessary adjunct to its successful operation, the resulting “cognitively-oriented self” cannot dominate it.

This is the missing piece in most people’s understanding of the endeavor, and the hidden trap in its successful implementation. It is also a basic requirement for what Bohm called “Proprioception of Thought” and J. Krishnamurti called “Meditation.” It is in essence what Psychologists James J. and Eleanor Gibson identified as a form of “Discriminational Empiricism” as opposed to “Associational Empiricism.” Meaning is derived through “Direct Perception”—both inwardly and outwardly; as opposed to being filtered through the self-image and perceived as “sensation” by the “Me.”

To get a basic outline of Bohm Dialogue, see Dialogue, A Proposal.

Also take a look at Bohm’s introduction to Krishnamurti’s teachings.

Finally, take a look at Krishnamurti’s work in general, and Bohm’s as well.

We are hoping to start our group up as soon as possible.  If you’re interested in participating please contact us.  This group will operate in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.