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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Bhikshuni Heng Ch'ih is an American Buddhist nun. Heng Ch'ih has been a Disciple for 30 years of the late Tripitaka Master Hsuan Hua. She has her M.A. from Dharma Realm Buddhist University.
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Bhikshuni Heng Tung is a Taiwanese Buddhist nun, Disciple for 10 years of the late Tripitaka Master Hsuan Hua. Heng Tung has B.A. in Chinese Studies from Fu Jen University, Taiwan.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.73
Witches in the United States and South Africa: A Nuanced Comparison.
Ms. Judith Grove Harris
The lecture will begin with a brief presentation on the growth of Paganism in the U.S., which includes Witchcraft in feminism and other contexts. The presenters will move to identity issues and compare these issues to the construction of witchcraft in the South African context. Some possible questions will be, "Who are contemporary witches and what do they see themselves as doing?" and "What is their social role?" Grove Harris has researched Paganism in the US. for the Pluralism Project at Harvard University. Her work appears on the CD-ROM On Common Ground: World Religions in America. She is a Priestess of Feminist Wicca and received her M Div. from Harvard in 1996.
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Clinics: the Gift of the Islamic Medical Association Dr. MC Solwa
Talk on the activities of the Islamic Medical Association, with special focus on the Primary Health Care Clinics; with slide presentation.
No biographical statement available at time of printing.
11:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 3.89 Integration of Individual and Social Values in Sikhism
Dr. Balwant Singh
The birth of Khalsa is a unique event in the history of mankind. Its tercentenary was celebrated throughout the world in 1999. The concept of Khalsa integrates the individual and social values to develop self-esteem and dignity among individuals, and generate social responsibility to protect not only individuals, but improve social interaction among diversified communities. Khalsa raises social consciousness and elevates humans to a higher level of spirituality and frees your mind from fear. The concept of Panth is based on democratic principles, sharing responsibility and collective thinking. It eliminates discrimination from the mind, biases of different kinds, and hatred towards other human beings. Sikhism as preached by Guru Gobind Singh, founder of the Khalsa Panth, is free from gender and racial biases, promotes equality among human beings, and teaches tolerance. It was the creation of a more compassionate, more tolerant, self respecting, and benevolent society based on spirituality.
Dr. Singh taught at the University of Delhi, Panjab University and Old Dominion University. He was appointed as Professor Emeritus on his retirement in 1993. He has written articles on Sikhism and related areas in distinguished papers and journals. He was a delegate to the 1993 Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions.
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11:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.45 Jainism: Understanding Karma Philosophy and its Application
Mr. Pravin K. Shah
This presentation explains the fundamental concepts of Karma, the process of bondage, and the process of separation. A practical application of this philosophy is discussed using various real life examples.
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Pravin K. Shah is a founding Minister of the Jain Study Center of North Carolina and the Director of the Federation of Jain Associations. He is the author of a comparative religion book, Essence of World Religion, and has written many articles on Jainism. He maintains the Jain Literature Website (www.jainism.org), which has more than 10,000 pages of
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11:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.71
Spiritual and Moral Roles in the New Millenium A Baha'i Review
Mrs. Shohreh Rawhani
This lecture will explore what humanity has achieved up to now, and what can be achieved in the coming millennium. She will also discuss the potential of humanity, with particular emphasis on technological and moral advances.
Mr. Mewa Ramgobin holds a M.Phil in Psychology, and is married with three children. For the past 10 years she has been an elected member of the National Spiritual Assembly of The Baha'is of South Africa. She is currently serving as its General Secretary.
11:00 AM-12:00 PM IN PODIUM HALL
Sri Ramakrishna and the Vibrancy of Religious Pluralism
Swami Saradananda
This lecture will illustrate the example of Sri Ramakrishna (18361886) Hinduism's ultimate answer to the enigma of religious unity. He lived and practiced Hinduism, Islam and Christianity in the most sincere and enlightened way. With unparalleled mystical insight and a spontaneous expression of these truths, he evolved an original pattern for the peaceful coexistence of all faiths.
Swami Saradananda has been involved for nearly three decades in spiritual, welfare and interfaith work in South Africa, especially when its people were enfeebled by apartheid. He holds an MA from the Department of Divinity. Rhodes University. Since 1994 he has been the President of the Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa.
2:00 PM-3:30 PM IN COMMERCE 2.56
A Kaleidoscope of Christian Spirituality: Franciscan Spirituality as a Spirituality for All Times and All People.
Sr. Rita Baptista
The facilitator will give a brief overview of Francis of Assisi as lover, mystic, poet, artist, ecologist, feminist, Taoist, fool, Saint, rebel, itinerant, Prophet, eternal youth, disciple and poor one. Franciscan Spirituality will be understood in the context of the 13th century and its relevance to the critical issues affecting our world today will be explored. Symbol and music will express the dimensions of beauty and sacredness integral to Franciscan Spirituality. There will be opportunities for individual reflection, group discussion, and a concluding plenary.
Rita Baptista is a Franciscan nun and a Reiki Tai-Chi Master. She is part of a Spiritual Retreat Centre - Temenos in McGregor, Western Cape. She was involved in Women's Space and Time Assembly of the World Council of Religions held in Canberra, Australia 1990.
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2:00 PM-2:30 PM IN COMMERCE 2.60 An Explanation of Navijote: A Zoroastrian Initiation Ceremony
Dr. Dastoor Kersey Antia
Dr. Antia will show how the Navijote, along with the Hindu's Junior ceremony, are the earliest, if not prehistoric, religious initiation ceremonies. The Navijote is full of symbolism, which is the essence of Zoroastrianism. It is short and sweet yet very profound in its impact on all those involved.
Dr. Antia has been high priest of the Zarathushti community in the Chicago area since 1977, when he was awarded the Dastur's shawl by