Parliament of Worlds Religion 1993 Chicago IL

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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Friday, September 3. Seminars & Lectures
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10:00 AM–12:00 PM LaSalle Wing #1 "In Search of Spirituality: Soaring Wings and Practical Feet" Thelma Thomas Khelghati This workshop will explore the application of spiritual principles to the practical exigencies of daily life. Participants will look at the internal life of the spirit and the translation of that spirit in deeds and service. The life of 'Abdu'l-Baha, son of Baha'u'llah, Founder of the Bahá'í Faith and the Center of his Covenant will be examined as a tangible example of One who "walked the spiritual path with practical feet." Thelma Thomas Khelghati--representative of the Bahá'í community to
NAIN; has lectured widely and has conducted workshops and seminars on spirituality in the modern world, women's issues, peace and conflict resolution and multicultural education.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM LaSalle Wing #2 "Reconnecting with the Divine: In Your Self, In All Those You Meet Today, In All of Creation: Part III" Dr. Daniel Martin Third in a series of three workshops sharing a common theme but differing in content. Fr. Daniel Martin will use prayer, ritual, meditation and dance to help us re-connect with our original knowledge that we and everything in creation are inextricably interconnected and must be treated as sacred if life on our planet is to survive. Active group participation Dr. Daniel Martin Roman Catholic priest, Founder/Director,
International Coordinating Committee on Religion and the Earth, member: International Board of Advisors, The Temple of Understanding (New York City ) and Fellowship in I'rayer
(Princeton, New Jersey). 10:00 AM-12:00 PM LaSalle Wing #3 "The Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, A Spiritual Vision for World Unity: The Role of Kriya Yoga Meditation" Brother Achalananda In this presentation, Brother Achalananda, a monk of the SelfRealization Fellowship Order since 1955, will examine the history and principles behind Kriya Yoga, the ancient science of meditation taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. The concepts and methods embodied in Yogananda's teachings will be considered in the light of their power to help balance today's emphasis on technology with spiritual vision and to contribute not only to personal enlightenment but also to a more compassionate, humane, and peaceful world.
| 10:00 AM–12:00 PM LaSalle Wing #5
"Theosophical Worldview--Part IV: Conscious Evolution and the Path of Compassion" Alan Donant; Rosemary Jourdan; Dr. John Algeo The last in a series of four panels, each independent of the others, presenting basic concepts of the theosophical tradition for audience discussion. Conventional opinion holds that our world is a vast stage of separate entities wherein humanity holds dominion over all other species. A few in every age have urged us to see nature as sacred and to assume our responsibility to all beings. The path to the divine begins and ends with compassion. Alan Donant-staff member, The Theosophical Society, International
Headquarters, Pasadena, California. Rosemary Jourdan lecturer; Associate of the United Lodge of
Theosophists, New York. Dr. John Algeo Professor of English at the University of Georgia spe
cializing in the history of the English language and its current use; President of the Theosophical Society in America; author, Problems on the Origins & Development of the English Language; Fifty Years among
the New Words: a Dictionary of Neologisms; and Reincarnation Explored. 10:00 AM–11:30 AM Montrose Wing #1 "A Global Vision for the 21st Century: Roots and Gifts of the Spirit" By A Call for Peace Drum and Dance Co. Dawn Lindloff-Shegonee; Nick Hockings; Kayoua Vang; Jesus Avila; Judith Benade; Gerri Gurman; Katie Griffin; Katharine Goray-Moore; Rockameem; Afi; Kwasi Aduonom; Steve Head; Sadira; A Call for Peace Drum and Dance Co. A panel of members of "A Call for Peace Drum and Dance Company" encompassing American Indian, Hmong, East Indian, Jewish, Irish, African, Middle Eastern and Aztec will share the history and the gifts that each has to bring that fulfills the visions of unity and respect in the Circle Dance of Balance and harmony. It embraces movements and elements of nature bringing reconciliation and healing for our nation, the world, and Mother Earth. Coordinated by Dawn Shegonee. Dawn Lindloff-Shegonee-Artistic Director of Call for Peace Drum
and Dance Co., Founder of The School of International and Free Spirit Dance at Bayview, Madison, Wisconsin; member, Wisconsin
Dance Council Board Nick Hockings Ojibwe, traditional dancer and cultural teacher
throughout the state of Wisconsin. Kayoua Vang-Member of "Call for Peace"; currently holds the title
of Miss Hmong, U.S.A.; director of Hmong Traditional Dancers,
Madison, Wisconsin. Jesus Avila---Member of "Call for Peace"; Director of Ballet Folklorico
Mexico, Madison, Wisconsin, 1991; first place Festival of the Arts
Parade, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Judith Benade-Member of "Call for Peace." Th.D., literature and cul
ture of South Asia, Director of Alamkara Dances of India; employed
Wisconsin Arts Board, Madison, Wisconsin. Gerri Gurman-Member of "Call for Peace"; dancer, choreographer,
teaches drama and dance, Madison Metropolitan School District; in a
Jewish context, researched Miriam's Dance from the Old Testament. Katie Griffin Member of "call for Peace"; director, Tir Na Nog, Irish Dance
Academy, St. Paul, Minnesota; All Ireland champion dancer, 1983 Katharine Goray-Moore Narrator for "Call for Peace"; art teacher for
Madison Metropolitian School District, Lincoln School; currently
teaches multiple perspectives in the Arts. Rockameem-Director of WOULI, representing music storytelling,
dance of West Africa in Madison, Wisconsin Afi-Dancer, director of WOULI, representing music storytelling,
dance of West Africa in Madison, Wisconsin. Kwasi Aduonom-Music Educator on African Drum, from Ghana. Steve Head-Drummer of rhythms of the Middle East, studied with
Abdul Alwan. Sadira--Dancer, representing dance from the Middle East, Director of
Riad Dance, Co., Madison, Wisconsin; traveled the Middle East extensively.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM LaSalle Wing #4 "Women's Spiritual Destiny: A Bahá'í Perspective" Juana C. Conrad An exposition upon the role of women today in the family, the community, the nation and in the global society. A discussion of the unique qualities and attributes of women as applied to education, conflict resolution and the formation of a peaceful society. A Bahá'í perspective. Juana C. Conrad-Assistant Secretary of the National Spiritual
Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the U.S.; retired Court Administrtor of the East Los Angeles Judicial District; fellow, Institute for Court Management; member, California Judicial Council Advisory Committee on Gender Bias in the courts, founder and president, Women for International Peace and Arbitration.
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