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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1993 PARLIAMENT PROGRAM CATALOGUE TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE CONFERENCE ON PLURALISM (TUESDAY-FRIDAY)..........
...........133 Thematic Presentations, Working sessions, and Workshops on the themes of "Identity," "Conflict," and "Globality," featuring distinguished figures in religion, philosophy, and social science. What is the position of the world's religions with respect to religious and cultural diversity? How can religions assist their faithful in coming to terms with the increasingly pluralistic character of modern life?
WELCOME TO THE PARLIAMENT
PRESIDENTS OF THE PARLIAMENT...............13
CO-SPONSORS
DONORS.........
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STAFF...............
ASSEMBLY OF RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL LEADERS................
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
HOST COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS ...........18
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VIDEO/FILM FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL OF SACRED ARTS
MAJOR PRESENTATIONS
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PLENARY SESSIONS (EVERY DAY)................21 The Plenary Sessions are the largest gatherings of the Parliament. They are designed to entertain, to challenge, and to inspire participants. Each will offer a unique perspective on this extraordinary event and each will, in its own way, provide a powerful expression of the unity and diversity of the world's religions. INTERFAITH CELEBRATIONS (EVERY DAY)...25 Morning meditation sessions provide the opportunity for individuals and groups to share their meditation practice with others. Evening interfaith celebrations encourage Parliament participants of all faiths to gather in harmony and mutual respect.
BARAKA.......
CHICAGO...............
CONCERT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY..............30
PARLIAMENT OF THE PEOPLE.......................31
TOGETHERNET..
ART EXHIBIT
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Jain Education Intemational 2010_03
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(TUESDAY-SATURDAY)
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Addresses by some of the world's most prominent religious, spiritual, and secular leaders on a wide variety of topics of concern and significance to Parliament participants. (Major Presentations are usually 45 minutes in length and are offered in the larger halls and rooms in the Palmer House Hilton.)
SEMINARS & LECTURES
(TUESDAY-FRIDAY)...............
..........64 This category (the largest by far) includes a wide variety of programs (lectures, discussions, slide and video presentations, workshops, panels, etc.). Seminars & Lectures will take place in the smaller meeting rooms of the hotel. For further important information about this category, please see the following page, "Seminars & Lectures: the Wings and Themes."
THE ACADEMY (TUESDAY-FRIDAY)..........125 A series of colloquia, panel discussions, and presentations by nearly 60 prominent representatives of the world academic community. Significant papers on a wide range of topics related to the major themes of the Parliament will be read and discussed.
SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM: "COSMIC
BEGINNINGS AND HUMAN ENDS"
(TUESDAY-FRIDAY)...............
...............135 A series of thematically linked presentations by distinguished members of the international scientific community, addressing key areas in which scientific and technological developments are raising issues of direct concern to the world's religious communities. Underlying these presentations are fundamental questions concerning life on earth and in the universe.
SYMPOSIUM: "RELIGION AND VIOLENCE" (TUESDAY-FRIDAY)............... ...........137
This symposium will bring together representatives of a number of prominent religious and cultural traditions to address one of the most critical issues now facing the religious community. Can religions participate actively in the search for solutions to the problem of religious violence and violence in general? The presentations will address the causes of conflict, war, and religious violence as well as a variety of solutions which have been proposed. BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM: "ETHICS, VALUES, AND SPIRITUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE" (TUESDAY-FRIDAY)..........
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A series of lectures, panel discussions and case studies, involving prominent business leaders from the U.S. and abroad, addressing changing paradigms in the corporate world. How are religious and spiritual issues and concerns affecting the global economic community? What is socially and ecologically responsible business? What can business learn from the world's faith traditions?
THE MEDIA PANELS (FRIDAY)...................143
The media have been described as "the nervous system of the planet," bringing information and shaping opinion for the overwhelming majority of the world's population. In the setting of the 1993 Parliament, thoughtful and engaged representatives of the American print and broadcast media will ask the question: "How is the American media covering and/or itself being influenced by the modern global changes in paradigms, values, models for understanding, and ethical standards?"
PERFORMANCE SERIES
(TUESDAY-SATURDAY)....
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Song, dance, drama, poetry, and instrumental music have always served to give expression to the messages of the world's spiritual traditions. The Parliament will showcase a broad and rich spectrum of performance art in the Empire Room and the Wabash Parlor of the Palmer House throughout the entire week.
POOL PROMENADE......... .............150 Classes, exercises, meditations, etc. (held in the Pool Promenade area on the Sixth floor of the hotel) designed to restore the body and the spirit, to generate energy, and to open new paths to wellbeing.