Presenter: Main Conference - WESAK

Biography: TEEMU KASSILA: Born in Helsinki 1952 during the Olympic games in the city.

His father was a film director and his mother an actress. They had a significant influence in my life.

I was drawn to sporting activities. My early life was full of challenges. I overcame these challenges and serious addictions which gave a new life purpose for service. I focused on helping others in these same life threatening challenges.

My studies include:

-Waldorf School education in England and US, 

- Naturopathy and Massage techniques in Santa Fe NM.

-Addiction Counselor in MN, WI, NM, AZ. CA.

-Radio and TV production in Helsinki Finland.

-Transpersonal Psychology studied in Helsinki Finland

-Several Field trips to study Native Healing methods to (among)

•Hopi People Hotevilla-Bacavi in Arizona

•Shaman Augustin Rivas, Peru, jungle off Iquitos

•Aboriginal People in Centre of Australia, Uluru, Australia

•Mari People the Finno-Ugric tribe in Center of Russian desert areas

-A founder of Four Winds of Finland; (per 30 years ago) an annual gathering where people are studying the belief Systems of Native Peoples around the World.

WORK:

-Married to a diplomat (Ambassador of Finland). We have been stationed together in France, Croatia, Denmark. During those years my responsibilities included organizing cultural events.

-An artist (painter) over 40 years. Private and group shows in several countries.

My themes are strongly related to my interest in the Spiritual and mythological.

-As a freelance producer for many radio- and TV programs since 1975.

Main Conference - WESAK Presentation (May 12)

Title: Hopi Prophecy

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