photograph by Tony Vinella
In 1991 I was invited to produce a live event for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, WORLD PEACE THROUGH COMPASSION AND NON-VIOLENCE. With the use of direct broadcast satellite and grassroots outreach we were able to develop an audience uniting 3 million people throughout North America - in just 3 weeks. Knowing that so many were simultaneously participating in this event was very rewarding. The outcome of our broadcast was a request from the White House for an appointment with the Dalai Lama. The potential for creating social interchange became obvious. I began Global Gathering.
From 1987 to 1991 I was the co-founder and owner of On SIght Productions, a full service production company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. OSP focused on producing video and live events that promoted intercultural communication and environmental awareness.
Nature and children are my greatest inspiration and teachers. I love travel, meeting people from different cultures and learning from them.
My passion is to unite people in celebration, creating a context to explore our beliefs and the world around us.
Global Gathering's Founder
Leslie Larsen
These public talks by His Holiness the Dalai Lama were produced by Leslie Larsen. They were broadcast live via satellite to audiences throughout North America. Please contact Global Gathering for more info.
World Peace Through Compassion & Non-Violence - from Santa Fe, New Mexico on April 4, 1991. "What is the meaning of non-violence? There are, I think, two levels. One level is simply resisting harming others. Then, the deeper meaning is not the mere absence of harming but something positive... serving, helping - that's non-violence." HHDL
Harmony in Diversity - from the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in NYC on May 29, 1997. "The reality is, everything is interdependent, so harmony is the only way to survive and further develop. Meantime the diversity - culturally or linguistically or religiously - that also is necessary. So, without loosing one's own individuality, we need to take more care about common interest. " HHDL
Global Gathering integrates beauty, technology and heart to develop inspirational video and socially engaged events.
Contact Global Gathering for estimates & consultation on project development, producing your event or creating your video.
Rates in US dollar:
Monthly..............$4000.
Weekly...............$1000.
Daily.....................$400.
Hourly....................$80.
Voces del RIo Public Service Announcements & River Ambasadors workshop
Global Gathering
PO Box 638
Anahola, Hawai'i
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Art and the Sacred
An international conference at the Santa Fe Fine Arts Museum.
Fire, Water and the Aftermath
A national conference in response to the fire at the Los Alamos nuclear facilities.
Glasnost Film Festival
A 3 day USSR film festival featuring several of the filmmakers.
Harmony in Diversity
A live satellite broadcast event in NYC featuring the Dalai Lama.
Kunihi Ka Mauna/Steep the Mountain
A video for a Hawaiian Studies Kapuna/Elders Conference.
Megavision New Mexico
A satellite bridge around the world, linking choirs in six major cities, simultaneously singing Beethoven’s “"Ode to Joy"” finale.
Bill Moyers Special
An interview with 10 international environmental scientists.
The Nuclear Age: A Common Legacy
A 34 minute video, in English and Russian, based on the experiences of 25 women who are nuclear safety advocates.
Red Nation Celebration
An 18 act concert and motivational youth day.
Stop WIPP: Promote Nuclear Awareness
A benefit concert featuring Crosby, Nash and Folgelberg.
Student As Worker, Teacher As Coach
A satellite interaction for Education Commission of the States.
Talk Story: Video as Storyteller
A mentorship program for youth at Tesuque Pueblo, NM & Kanuikapono Charter School, HI.
Vagina Monologues
A theatrical event fundraiser for Santa Fe Rape Crisis Center.
Voces del Rio - River Ambassadors
Public Service Announcements and a workshop developed for children exploring interdependence in a watershed.
Wise Women of the World
Video, from around the world, that supports the concerns and talents of women.
World Peace Through Compassion & Non-Violence
A live satellite broadcast from Santa fe, NM to 3 million people in North America by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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You can also click [ travel video gallery ] to go to LeslieLarsen's Channel at YouTube & see even more.
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