| Will December 21, 2012 mark the end of the world, or | | | | the end of the world or the beginning of a new one, it |
| the beginning of a new age of enlightenment? As we | | | | is agreed the date holds some significance in global |
| move closer to the date, interest in this date grows | | | | society. This conference intends to touch upon the |
| strong, with many books and videos exploring the | | | | history of the Mayan calendar and the ancient |
| possibilities. 2012 enthusiasts may supplement their | | | | civilization's relationship to our society, as well as how |
| knowledge of this coming event at an upcoming | | | | recent developments in climate change (earthquakes, |
| conference to be held at the Association For | | | | tsunamis, global warming), may have an effect on this |
| Research and Enlightenment. | | | | coming day. |
| "2012: Mayan Date of Destiny" explores all the myths | | | | Guest speakers at this conference include bestselling |
| and facts of December 21, 2012, the last date on the | | | | author Whitley Strieber, 2012 experts Adrian Gilbert |
| ancient Mayan calendar. This three-day conference will | | | | and Geoff Stray, television host Mitch Battros, and |
| be held from July 18 - 20, 2008 at the A.R.E. Visitors | | | | Mayan elder Don Carlos Barrios. Continuing education |
| Center in Virginia Beach. The Association For | | | | credit hours are available for attending this conference. |
| Research and Enlightenment, founded in 1931 by Edgar | | | | Registration fees begin at $425 and include access to |
| Cayce, serves to educate people on various | | | | all programs on an extra schedule. For an added fee, |
| transpersonal topics, including ancient prophecy, dream | | | | participants may experience a post-conference |
| interpretation, psychic development, and reincarnation. | | | | Mayan Sacred Fire Ceremony led by Don Carlos |
| Scholars and theorists alike have argued the | | | | Barrios. |
| significance of the 2012 date. Whether 12/21/12 signifies | | | | |