The DEATH CAFE, hosted by Elizabeth Gill Lui

3910 Los Feliz Boulevard,Los Angeles CA 90027

20 October, 2022

Description

The DEATH CAFE, hosted by Elizabeth Gill Lui and The Philosophical Research Society, is a regular gathering of small groups interested in sharing in discussions about all things related to death and dying held on the third Thursday of each month. The focus will be open-ended and will follow whatever direction a spontaneous conversation may lead. It is informal, without expectation, and open to all. The Death Cafe will also bring lightness to the gathering by serving tea and refreshments. Admission is free of charge but there is a suggested donation of $10 towards the nonprofit Philosophical Research Society. About the host: Elizabeth Gill Lui is a fine art photographer, published author, and educator. With a degree in comparative religion from Colorado College, she pursued graduate work in American Indian Studies at the University of Denver, and Transformational Psychology at the University of Philosophical Research. She received certification as a Death Doula in March 2022 from the International Association of Professional Career College. She has been a distinguished visiting artist at schools in the US and Asia, and the recipient of grants from the Ford Foundation, and the Graham Foundation and the Rockefeller Fund. Her books have looked at the cultural significance of architecture and the built environment as humanizing aesthetic forces, while promoting the need for architectural literacy. Her fine art work in photography expands that focus to consider the unity of consciousness and nature, the fractal patterns present in the organic world, and the profound connections that unite us all. Further information can be found at: elizabethlui.com About The Death Cafe: The Death Cafe is part of a growing international movement of people who desire to reevaluate and transform our cultural relationship to death. Since September 2011, Death Cafes have spread quickly across Europe, North America, Australia and Asia. As of today, there are 14,409 Death Cafes in 81 countries. It includes many people who are committed to a healthier approach to dying, death and burial, including green burials and alternatives to the problematic practices of the traditional funeral industry. Additional information on Death Cafe's origins and its founder can be found at: deathcafe.com. COVID-19 Protocols for the Philosophical Research Society To ensure safety for visitors and staff, PRS has implemented the following measures: Please stay home if you are feeling sick. Check the CDC website for coronavirus symptoms.Please do not visit if you come in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 or COVID-19 symptoms in the 14 days prior to your visit.Face masks are strongly recommended to all visitors and staff indoors. See LA County recommendations. ​Please use the outdoor courtyard when eating or drinking.​Capacity is limited for the purposes of safety.Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the campus.All visitors must follow the posted rules.More information: Los Angeles County: https://covid19.lacounty.gov Los Angeles City: https://coronavirus.lacity.org http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/HOO/HOO_SaferReturnWorkCommunity.pdf An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to COVID-19 during your visit. Those visiting the Philosophical Research Society, Inc. do so at their own risk of such exposure.