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
ronmental degradation. Man ought to comprehend the religious and moral dimensions of the relation between nature and the human spirit. It is imperative that the base of man's thinking change. Homi B. Dhalla-teaches and conducts research in Zoroastrian Studies
in Bombay; Board of Advisors of the Inter-Religious Federation for World Peace (New York); member of the International Council of the World Conference on Religion and Peace (New York).
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Clark Wing #1 "World Scriptures: Learning from Other Traditions—Part IV" Dr. Seshagiri Rao; Dr. Frank Kaufmann; Rabbi Dr. Emanuel S. Goldsmith; Hon. Voyce Durling-Jones This session includes the following contributions: "Hindu Scriptures for Other Faiths," Dr. Seshagiri Rao; "Sacred Words of the First Peoples of the Americas," Hon. Voyce Durling-Jones; "Unificationist Scriptures for Other Faiths," Dr. Frank Kaufmann; Instructor in Religion, Pace University, New York; "Jewish Scriptures and Humanity in the 21st Century," Rabbi Dr. Emanuel S. Goldsmith Dr. Seshagiri Rao-Professor of Religious Studies, University of
Virginia; President, International Association of Gandhian Studies,
Philadelphia; Editor, World Faiths Encounter. Dr. Frank Kaufmann-Executive Director, Inter-Religious Federation
for World Peace; Instructor in Religion, Pace University, New York. Rabbi Dr. Emanuel S. Goldsmith-Professor of Jewish Studies, Queens
College of the City University of New York and Rabbi of
Congregation M'vakshe Derekh, Scarsdale, New York. Hon. Voyce Durling-Jones Chairman of Red Indian Society of the
Americas, Dallas, Texas, Presiding Council Member, Inter-Religious Federation for World Peace; Coordinating Committee Memebr, Indigenous Peoples Alliance on Human Rights; Speaker on Sacred Ecology; Vice-President of Isthmus Institute.
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Clark Wing #5 "Reincarnation and Karma for the West: A Study of the SRF Kriya Yogic Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda" Jane Dillon This presentation offers participants an opportunity to discuss the meaning of reincarnation and karma as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda and analyze the significance of these beliefs and practices on the lives of Self-Realization Fellowship members as well as the impact on the larger society. This workshop will include an examination of the daily life of SRF Kriyaban disciples, centered around the practice of Kriya Yoga meditation, balanced with right activity in the world. Four areas of practice will be identified and analyzed (Meditation, Discipleship, Service, and Dharma). Jane Dillon--Ph.D., Sociology, University of California, San Diego;
recently completed doctoral dissertation is the result of a seven-ye ethnographic study of the Self-Realization Fellowship, its teachings, and the Kriya Yoga way of life practiced by monastic and lay disciples of Paramahansa Yogananda; currently developing a Program for the Social Scientific Study of Reincarnationist Theory.
2:00 PM–2:30 PM Clark Wing #6 "Practicing Non-Violence Through Our Daily Food" Irena Upenieks; Michael Proudfoot A discussion of vegetarianism from the perspectives of compassion, ethics, and health. Irena Upenieks --Jain practitioner and teacher of yoga and meditation;
Director, Jain Meditation Center, Toronto; Jainism has been her cho
sen spiritual path since 1978. Michael Proudfoot-Practitioner of Jainism; teacher of yoga and medi
tation, Toronto, Canada, Director, Jain Meditation Center, Toronto.
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Clark Wing #2 "Traditional Afrikan Religion: The Worship of Ifa, Orisha and the Ancestors by Afrikan Americans" Metahochi Kofi Zannu; Baba Ifatunji; H.R.H. Araba Oseijeman Adefunmi I, Alase of Oyotunji; H.L. Oluwo Ifamuyiwa Ajamu; H.L. Alagba Omotolokun Omokunde; H.S. Aako Adekola Adedapo; H.L. Agbongbon Songodina Ifatunji The Orisha religion is a world religion which is native to the Youruba in Nigeria. There exist Orisha communities in Africa and throughout the Americas. This presentation will introduce the worship of Ifa, orisa and the ancestor among African-Americans.
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Clark Wing #7 "The New Thought Movement: A Link Between East and West" C. Alan Anderson New Thought is a popular application of philosophical idealism, optimistic mental discipline, and the practice and presence of God in healing and in daily living. The movement originated in 19th Century New England, and is now worldwide. New Thought includes Religious Science (Science of Mind), SeichoNo-le, Unity, Divine Science and other groups. From its early writings to its current use of process philosophy, it has consciously incorporated Eastern and Western insights. C. Alan Anderson-J.D., M.A., U. of Connecticut; Ph.D., Boston
University; Professor of Philosophy and Religion, Curry College, Milton, Massachusetts; author of A Guide to the Selection and Care of your Personal God; Healing Hypothesis; and More than Mortal?
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Clark Wing #3 "Old Fashioned Buddhism for Today" Venerable Panyananda; Venerable Santikaro Bhikkhu, Interpreter The Lord Buddha lived and taught 2,600 years ago and the Theravada School has tried to keep these pristine teachings alive through the centuries. Now, in the rapidly changing countries of South and Southeast Asia, as well as in the West, how are these teachings being practiced for wisdom, compassion, and peace amidst the social tensions, economic competition, and environmental destruction? Venerable Panyananda-one of the most prominent senior monks in
the Thai Sangha Order; the country's most popular Dharma exponent, an influential social reformer, a prolific writer, and one of the most important spiritual leaders in Thailand today; ordained as a
Theravada monk in 1931. Venerable Santikaro Bhikkhu, Interpreter-B.A. degree in Literature
from University of Illinois; was a Chicago resident until he served in the U.S. Peace Corps in Thailand; ordained as a Theravada monk by Ven. Panyananda in 1984; studied Buddhism and practiced med itation under the supervision of the Ven. Buddhadasa; has translated many books written by the Venerable Buddhahasa.
2:00 PM–3:00 PM Clark Wing #8 "Riches from Other Faiths" Fr. Thomas Ryan A Catholic priest, author of books on the spiritual life, and Director of the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism, shares how his own spirituality has been enriched and shaped by encounters with Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and Jews. Recently back from a sabbatical in India, Fr. Ryan will offer examples of Eastern wisdom which can be integrated into day-to-day Christian living. Fr. Thomas Ryan-priest of the Congregation of St. Paul (the Panelists)
and Director of the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism Montreal, Canada
2:00 PM–3:00 PM Clark Wing #9 "Satanism in West Texas" Robert Volkmann Worshippers of Satan are reported to be infiltrating schools, child
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