Raymond Barnett

Recent Presentations


Making Sustainability Sustainable, Albion College

A sustainable society will require a combination of both good science and a paradigm shift in the way most people see themselves in relation to the planet and the universe--a function, traditionally, of religious views. How will this occur?

After summarizing the scientific input into sustainability (definition and goals, natural capital, seven wedges of the stabilization triangle, ecological footprints), Dr. Barnett examines religious systems from the Eastern tradition (Taoism, Shintoism) that provide a viable, workable background for a sustainable society, and specific challenges facing Western religions to accomplish such a background.
March 21, 2008 at Albion College, hosted by Dr. Clifford Harris, Department of Chemistry


Jan. 22, 2006, 1-4 pm
The East West Bookstore, Mt. View, CA
Taoist Secrets for a Full Life


April 3, 2005, 3:30-5 pm
The East West Bookstore, Sacramento, CA
China's Gift: Accepting Yourself


Aug. 20, 2005, 1-4 pm
The East West Bookstore, Mt. View, CA
Vibrant Living, Vigorous Health

Radio and Television Interviews


Dec. 17, 2004, Chico, CA, Northern California News, noon, host Linda Watkins-Bennett, KHSL

Jan. 9, 2005, Denver, After midnight with Rick Barber, KOA
Jan. 17, Atlanta, Choosing Life: mental health, addictions, disorders, Suzi Marsh, host, WSB, airing Jan. 23
Jan. 17, Louisville, On Second Thought, James Bickers, host, WFPL, airing late January
Jan. 28, Albany, Kathryn's Morning Magazine, 10:40 am ET, host Kathryn Zox, WSDE

Feb. 1, Healthy Living, 11:06 am PT, host Frankie Boyer, syndicated
Feb. 3, Your Healthy Family, 2:39 pm PT, host Frankie Boyer, syndicated
Feb. 5, Westchester, NY, Here's to Your Health, 8:05 am PT, host Dr. Harris Strayner, WFAS
Feb. 9, San Francisco, The Afternoon Show, 5:10 pm PT, host Rosie Allen, KGO
Feb. 9, Pittsburgh, The Evening Show, 10:30 pm ET, host Mike Romigh, KDKA
Feb. 16, Los Angeles, The Jack Roberts Show, 5:30 am PT, Cable Radio Network

Mar. 1, Hamilton, Ontario, The 'X' Zone Radio Show, host Rob McConnell, 8 pm PT, TalkStar Radio Network

July 6, Manhattan Beach, CA, Healthy Living with Linda McKenzie, 7 pm PT, Creative Health and Spirit Network

Radio and television producers interested in interviewing Dr. Barnett, and bookstores interested in book signings, can contact Dr. Barnett via email to set up a date.

Short talks, Questions and Answers


January 22, 2005, 2:00 pm
Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Chico, CA
Dr. Phil, meet Lao Tze. A Self Help Gift from China

February 23, 7:00 pm
Borders Bookstore at Mission Bay, San Francisco
A 5,000 year-old recipe for happiness

February 28, 2005, 7:30 pm
The East West Bookshop, Mountain View, CA
Being Happy Every Day: 5,000 Years of Folk Taoism

March 18, 2005, 8:00 pm
The Lodge of the San Francisco Theosophical Society
Taoism with a Difference: Folk Taoism
Enjoying Big Chico Creek

Selected Works

Approaches to Life
Relax, You're Already Home: Everyday Taoist Habits for a Richer Life
Daily Taoist habits to enrich our modern life
Fiction
Jade and Fire.
Murder and passion in beseiged Peking
The T'ae Medallion
Korea emerging into the modern world
Missiles to Taiwan
Nuclear war looms as China confronts Taiwan
Chrysalis Girls: Beyond Treasure Island
Two girls grow up hunting treasure with Jim Hawkins
Shinto Golf in Palm Springs
Shinto priests and Cahuilla shamans scrutinize golf