Parliament of Worlds Religion 1993 Chicago IL

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
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Tuesday, August 31 • Major Presentations
issues such as population, gender, environmental crises, or poverty? The presenter believes that religion, in looking at the complexity of interrelationships across all human endeavors, is not only central to the solution, but provides the motivating force for solving problems confronting humanity as we move into the next century. Mona Yazdi Grieser-President of GLOVIS, Inc., has worked in interna
tional development for the past twenty years as a technical specialist for governments and donors; serves on the Advisory Boards of the Bahá'í Office for the Advancement of Women, the Bahá'í Office of the Environment, the University of Maryland Chair on World Peace and the Bahá'í Office of Social and Economic Development.
with modern pluralist movements. Among the general Buddhist principles on which the discussion will focus: regarding humanity as a whole; calming rising violence with loving-kindness; changing the aggressive mind with understanding; freeing oneself from the slavery of greed, anger, and delusion; disregarding sectarianism; and the "Middle Path as useful to people of all faiths. Dr. Havanapola Ratanasara-born in Sri Lanka; President, American
Buddhist Congress; President, Buddhist Sangha Council of Southern California, Director, College of Buddhist studies, Los Angeles.
2:00 PM–2:45 PM Salon IV "Science and Non-Violence" Devendra Raj Mehta The advance of science has exacerbated a whole range of human problems. How can science be applied to the promotion of nonviolence, harmony, and peace among human beings and within the entire planetary community? Devendra Raj Mehta-Deputy Governor, Federal Reserve Bank of
India; served as Secretary to the Chief Minister, Rajasthan; eminent Jain scholar; founder, the Bhagwan Mahavir Society for the Handicapped, author of over 85 books.
2:00 PM–2:45 PM Red Lacquer Room "Taoism-Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World" Eva Wong The teachings of Taoism have guided the arts, sciences, and ethics of China for over two thousand years. Its emphasis on the harmony between humanity with nature and the value of life has inspired especially the arts of health and healing. This lecture will present the theory and practice of healing from one of the foremost schools of Taoism associated with these arts. The Earlier Heaven Wu-chi sect specializes in the recovery of physical health and mental well-being through the circulation of internal energy and the cultivation of inner stillness. While these techniques are well over eight hundred years old, their applications are remarkably modern, and they offer a way to attain inner peace and good health that is accessible to any person. Eva Wong-Director of Studies of the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism;
translator ofseveral major Taoist texts, including Seven Taoist Masters and Cultivating Stillness (both published by Shambhala), and the principal translator of Taoist texts in the Sacred Literature Trust (International ) Program; has studied with Earlier Heaven Wo-chi sect master Mr. Moy Lin-shin since 1981; initiated into this sect of Taoism in 1982.
2:00 PM-2:45 PM Salon I "Paramahansa Yogananda: Glimpses of a Holy Life" Brother Mitrananda Revered as one of the preeminent spiritual figures of this century, Paramahansa Yogananda came to the U.S. from his native India in 1920. During his more than 30 years in America, he played a major role in introducing to the West the spiritual wisdom of the East. His Autobiography of a Yogi is widely regarded as a modern spiritual classic. Brother Mitrananda-graduate in film production, University of
Southern California; monk in the Self-Realization Order for over 20 years, minister at the Self Realization Fellowship temple in San Diego; has lectured on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda throughout North America and Europe.
2:00 PM–3:30 PM State Ballroom "Swami Vivekananda's Message to the West" Swami Gahanananda; Swami Prapannananda; Swami Tathagatananda; Swami Swahananda; Swami Bhavyananda; Swami Chidbhasananda; Swami Chidananda; Swami Shantarupananda In 1893 Swami Vivekananda attended the Parliament of Religions in Chicago and became the first monk from India to bring the message of Vedanta to the West. During his two visits to America, Swami Vivekananda tried to teach the deep spiritual truths of Hinduism to his western followers. Monks of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission will discuss his special message to the West. Program: 1) Vedic Invocation (Swami Chidananda); 2) Bhagavadgita Chanting (Swami Chidananda); 3) Keynote Address: "Swami Vivekananda's Message to the West" (Swami Gahanananda); 4) Devotional Songs on Swami Vivekananda (Swami Chidananda); 5: Panel Discussion (Moderator: Swami Shantarupananda; Panelists: Swami Chidananda, Swami Chidbhasananda, Swami Bhavyananda, Swami Swahananda, Swami Tathagatananda, Swami Prapannananda); 6. Questions and Answers: Audience and Panel; 7. Summary and Prognosis (Swami Swahananda); 8. Closing Song (Swami Chidananda). Swami Gahanananda-joined the Ramakrishna Order in 1939; ordained
a monk in 1948; served as the Assistant Secretary of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission from 1979 to 1989 and as the General Secretary
from 1989 to 1992; 1992, became Vice-President of the Order. Swami Prapannananda-initiated disciple of Swami Vireswarananda,
tenth President of the Ramakrishna Order; twenty years of service in Rajkot, Gujarat State; sent to America in 1989 as Assistant
Minister of Vedanta Society of Sacramento, California. Swami Tathagatananda-head, the Vedanta Society in New York; joined
the Ramakrishna Math and Mission in 1955; served for 11 years at Belur
College; former head, the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Baranagore. Swami Swahananda-Minister-in-Charge, Vedanta Society of
Southern California, Hollywood; two master's degrees, author of six books, including scholarly translations of classical Vedantic texts;
initiated by Swami Vijnananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. Swami Bhavyananda-Minister-in-Charge, Ramakrishna Vedanta
Centre, London, UK; long involved in European interfaith activities. Swami Chidbhasananda---head, the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society,
Amsterdam, Netherlands; joined the Ramakrishna Math and Mission at Raipur, in 1962; former Law Officer for the Ramakrishna
Math and Mission at its headquarters in Belur Math. Swami Chidananda--Associate Minister, Vivekananda Vedanta
Society, Chicago, Illinois, and Ganges, Michigan; former Assistant Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Institute of Culture, Calcutta, India; initiated by revered Swami Yatiswarananda, one of the great
spiritual luminaries of the Ramakrishna Order. Swami Shantarupananda-M.A., Philosophy, Calcutta University, for
2:00 PM–2:20 PM Salon III "The Concept of Anatta in Buddhism" Ven. Dr. C. Phangcham This presentation addresses the Buddhist doctrine of anatta ("nosoul"), which we may consider as the doctrine of natural law. The talk will examine one of the three characteristics of existence which were set forth by the Buddha, the idea of no-soul or selflessness. We will consider the Buddha's view of things as they really are, the law of change, impermanence, in the attempt to understand why nothing can be held to be "I," "you," "mine," or "self." Ven. Dr. C. Phangcham-born in Thailand; member, Board of Trustees,
Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions; Vice-president, American Buddhist Congress, meditation instructor; Buddhist teacher; Chair of External Affairs Division, Council of Thai Bhikkus in the U.S.
2:20 PM–2:45 PM Salon III "Buddhism's Contributions to World Peace" Dr. Havanapola Ratanasara This presentation will explore the compatibility of Buddhist ideals
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