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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1999 PARLIAMENT OF THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS IDENTITY
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2
4:00 PM-5:00 PM GOOD HOPE ARENA Foundations of Hinduism Swami Chidananda Saraswati In this presentation, Swami Chidananda will explore the history, scriptures, and basic teachings of the Hindu religion. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj left his home at 8 years old, in order to live a life devoted to God and to the service of His people. Nine years of meditation, seclusion and silence in the Himalayas prepared Him for this divine life. Puiya Swamiji is President of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, India, one of the largest institutions in India, and he is Founder/chairman of india Heritage Research Foundation, an international, non-profit, humanitarian foundation.
psychological and health points of view. Jain faith envisages vegetarianism as a vital and potentially highly promising tool to propagating nonviolence in thought, word and deed. Vegetarianism is a meaningful step to restore harmonious balance among nature, humans and other living beings, and as an esteemed tool in the protection of cruelty to animals. Dr. N.P. Jain is the former ambassador of India to the European Union, United Nations, Mexico, and Nepal. He is also the former Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs. He is a member of the World Spiritual Assembly, a writer, poet, economist and environmentalist.
4:00 PM–4:45 PM IN SCIENCE 3.47 The Gracious Light - A Spiritual Legacy Mrs. P. Murugan This lecture will describe how most religions are based on the Gracious Merciful Creator, who made this great beautiful world for our habitation. Despite common religious and spiritual bonds, havoc is often caused by useless, endless ethnic and religious wars. Humanity looks above for answers and finds the gracious love of the Almighty, which has a place in the hearts of all people. Love is an instrument which conquers all fears, breaks barriers and brings people together by building bridges and leading the way for cooperation. The divine love of Sivam, which is purity and spiritual bliss, was experienced by God and humans in the form of the gracious light. Ms. Thirumugam Murugan studied Veenai in India and currently performs at cultural and religious festivals in Durban. She also holds Veenai classes for students and is the author of 16 publications.
4:00 PM–5:00 PM IN SCIENCE 3.89 Journeying Towards Life's Horizon Rev. Peter Fox; Carol Richter This workshop will explore the topic of overcoming the fears of the unknown through reviewing our lives and making peace with ourselves, others and God. The presenters will show how these fears are part of the challenge facing us at the end of our lives, which can be rectified through finding new hope, perspective and trust. Rev. Peter Fox is a minister in the Presbyterian Church and works as a Hospice Chaplain, where he provides spiritual counselling to patients of all faiths. He has been at St. Luke's Hospice, Cape Town, since 1996, and is a Trustee of the Centre for Christian Spirituality. During the 1980's he worked in township mediation and reconciliation ministry for the National Initiative for Reconciliation. Carol Richter is a Aromatherapist, Reflexologist and a Spiritual Counsellor running various spiritual formation courses which include teaching Christian meditation and contemplation.
4:00 PM-5:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.73 The Labyrinth: Rediscovering a Sacred Path Ms. Sandra Comeau Explore the history of this ancient meditation tool. Through a slide presentation we'll examine labyrinths throughout the world. The lecture considers ancient archetypes and metaphors as they relate to this mystical ritual. Emphasis is on the process of using this powerful tool for transformation of individuals and communities. Sandra Comeau is a facilitator for Veriditas, a World-Wide Labyrinth Project at Grace Cathedral. She brings to the "labyrinth experience her extensive training in ancient cultures, sacred geometry, spiritual counscling, and various other healing traditions, as well as a degree in Cross-Cultural Studies
4:00 PM–4:30 PM IN SCIENCE 2.65 Human Rights and Jainism Dr. Kumarpal Desai Jainism had advocated unity of mankind, shunning discrimination based on cast, creed, or color. It respects human dignity and lays equal emphasis on equal rights. It believes in free flow of communication of thought as much as it believes in giving quarter to opposite point of view. This approach is embedded in its philosophy of anekanant, which stresses the fact that no one must think that one's own view is the right view but consideration be given to others' point of view also. Dr. Kumarpal Desai is a renowned columnist, with 75 publications to his credit. He is also a scholar on Jain philosophy and religion, editor of several periodicals, a widely traveled lecturer, and is actively associated with many social and literary organizations
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4:00 PM–5:00 PM IN THEATER 6 Islamic Concept of Universal Justice Mawlana Taqi Usmani The presenter will explain how, in Islam, social and economic justice necessarily follows from tawhidic foundations. He will mainly explain how the Islamic belief in one God, who is Lord of all human beings, cuts the roots of religious discrimination. Internationally known Islamic scholar, Justice Muhammad Taqi Usmani is a member of Shariah Appellate Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. He is also Deputy Chairman of OIC's Islamic Fiqh Academy Peddah) and Vice President of Darul Ulum, Karachi, Pakistan.
4:00 PM–4:45 PM IN SCIENCE 2.74 Maintaining the American Indian Culture for the Seventh Generation Chief Oren R. Lyons The presentation speaks of the future for indigenous people worldwide. There will be discussion on the problems that face indigenous people today and how these problems may be avoided in the future. Oren R. Lyons is a Faithkeeper and a chief of the Onondaga Nation
is also a Councilor of Traditional Circle of Indian Elders and Youth. He is very active in national and international indigenous and environmental affairs. He is one of the principle speakers for native rights around the world.
4:00 PM–5:00 PM IN THEATER 5
The Jain Experience of Vegetarianism Dr. N.P. Jain The workshop is devoted to the Jain experience of vegetarianism from religious, ethical, philosophical,
4:00 PM–4:45 PM IN SCIENCE 3.49 On the Seventh Day-Leisure and Spirituality Mr. Lee J. deLisle Leisure and its use is an integral part of all religious cultures. The use of leisure has historically been influenced by the religious context of each particular society. This presentation will trace the interrelationship between leisure and religious belief and practice in a number of religious traditions. Strategies
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