Parliament of Worlds Religion 1999 Capetown SA

SR No.: 529503
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions
Publication Year: 1999
Total Pages: 242
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, USA_Parliament of World Religion, & USA
File Size: 10 MB

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yoga/meditation practice into their faith and find there a rich and meaningful expression of it. Rev Thomas Ryan, a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Paulist Fathers, is founder and director of Unitas, an ecumenical center for spirituality and Christian meditation in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is the author of several books, most recently. Prayer of Heart and Body and Disciplines for Christian Living
10:00 AM–11:00 AM IN SCIENCE 2.45 Amen - A Spiritual Approach to Peace as Creation Dr. Hagitte Gal'ed The lecture will be an inquiry into how the Hebrew word-root "A.M.N" brings into convergence such notions as: faith, creation/art/craft, education, covenant/treaty, and trustworthiness. Hagitte Galed, MA, ABD has extensive experience in art, education production and research. Hagitte teaches at the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion in New York, and is the founder of "Garden of Peace International."
10:00 AM–11:30 AM IN SCIENCE 3.47 How to Master Change in Your Life Hospice Djohoun; Phyllis Trollip This workshop focuses on handling change from a spiritual perspective. Topics to be discussed include the following: the four stages of spiritually successfui change; spiritual techniques Lo obtain divine help. goal setting from the inside out, rather than the outside in, and gathering spiritual tools to handle future changes with grace and enthusiasm. Hospice Djohoun is a member of the Eckankar Clergy in South Africa, Phyllis Trollip is an Eck Initiate in South Africa
10:00 AM–11:00 AM IN THEATER 1 Peace: For Ourselves, For the World Swami Chidananda Saraswati This Major Presentation will focus on how the insights of the Hindu tradition can help bring internal, inter-familial, national, international and universal harmony. Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj will explain how the Indian cultural tradition has universal (secular) answers to the violence, disharmony, and disillusionment of the world today. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj is President of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, India, and he is Founder/chairman of India Heritage Research Foundation, an international, non-profit, humanitarian foundation.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN THEATER 8 Islamic Approach to Interfaith Relations Mr. Ejaz Ahmed Aslam What is the future model of interfaith relations and how have the Muslims perceived this model in history? The presenter suggests that Muslims should critically analyze their present relationships to various faith communities, and consider their future approach to interfaith relations. Mr. Ajaz Aslam is a renowned Muslim religious leader in India. Currently he is Assistant Secretary General of Jamaat-i-Islami, India.
10:00 AM-10:45 AM IN THEATER 9 Play for Peace Mr. Michael Terrian; Craig Dobkin This workshop will cover the Play for Peace purpose, methodology and process. Come prepared to play as you learn about how Play for Peace works and how it benefits communities Michael Terrian is the co-founder of Play for Peace, President of the Geneva Group, Inc., a consulting firm focused on organizational learning, served the Association for Experiential Education as board member and regional president and was given their 1999 Service Leader Award, Michael graduated from George Williams College and has received a Certificate in Executive Education from Harvard Craig Dobkin is the co-founder of Play for Peace and the program coordinator at the West Pines Training Center. Craig taught at Towson State University for 12 years and in public schools for five. A recipient of the Association for Experiential Education's 1995 Michael Stratton Award, Mr. Dobkin is Board President for Youth Biz, an entrepreneurial business program for Denver's inner city youth Craig holds a M. Ed, from the University of Pittsburgh.
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10:00 AM-11:00 AM IN SCIENCE 2.71 Liberation Theology and Freedom of Religion in Postcolonial South Africa Ms. Nokuzola Mndende The Bill of Rights asserts that everyone has the right to freedom of Religion. This lecture discusses the extent to which African Religions have been liberated and unclothed from colonial and apartheid interpretations. The presenter will also explore how capitalism and Christianisation have been used to further marginalise and humiliate those who are poor and will illustrate how Africans are still made objects of study by outside researchers Ms. Nokuzola Mndende is a practitioner of African indigerious religion and scholar at the South Africa University of Cape Town, National Chairperson of the National Council of African Traditional Religion.
10:00 AM-10:45 AM IN PODIUM HALL The Qur'anic Concept of Universal Principles Mawlana Mujahidul Islam Oasmi The Qur'an is an embodiment of the will of God, which provides universal guidance on principles of justice. This presentation illustrates these principles that can provide guidelines for universal justice in the global family Mujahidul Islam Qasimi is a reknowned alim freligious leader) from India, He is a Secretary General of All India Milli Council, the Director of the Figh Academy of India and he is Amir (President) Imarat-e Shariah in Bihar, India.
10:00 AM-11:30 AM IN THEATER 7 Meditation and Yoga as Christian Spiritual Practice Rev. Thomas Patrick Ryan, CPS A growing number of Christians practice yoga and meditation and experience real benefits. Often, they do not talk about it to their church friends because they fear being viewed with suspicion or responded to with lack of understanding. They themselves are somewhat at a loss to make the points of connection between their Christian faith and their meditation/yoga practice. This session aims at making the links which enable Christians to fully and consciously integrate their
10:00 AM-10:45 AM IN SCIENCE 3.89 Religion and its Role in Africa at the Turn of the Century Ms. Wendy Mashologu This lecture will explore the role of religion in Africa at the turn of the century. The presenter will explain how religion will be a primary force leading Africa into the next century. Ms. Wendy Mashologu is a Teacher residing in the Exibeleni Township, She has been a member of the Baha'i Farth for 16 years. She is also a mother of 5 boys aged 16-24, with 3 sons studying in Universities
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