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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Tuesday, August 31. Seminars & Lectures
pants as one of the learning tools employed. Laura L. Kangas-President of River Bend Associates and River Bend
Press; M.A. from Harvard University; 20 years experience in the field of organizational and individual change; member of the faculty, Lesley College, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Man," captures the beauty of India, the excitement of a great festival attended by the Dalai Lama, and the wisdom of Buddhist nuns from around the world who reflect Buddhist teachings by their attitude toward life and its problems. In "The Mood of Zen," (Blue Ribbon, American Film Festival Award of Merit), Alan Watts explains some of Zen's basic teachings, and the role and goals of meditation. "The Art of Meditation," (Finalist, American Film Festival), is a demonstration by Alan Watts of what he considered the most important dynamics of the art of meditation.
10:00 AM-11:30 AM Pool Promenade "Zen: Spirituality and Practice" Ven. Do An Sunim; Rev. William Brown; Tony Somlai; Ronald R. Kidd An exploration of the simplicity and directness of Zen spirituality; what koan practice really is; a demonstration of zen practice in the Korean tradition (Chogye Order); chanting as zen practice. Ven. Do An Sunim-Abbot, Kwan Um School of Zen, North America;
Abbot, Providence Zen Center Rev. William Brown-Senior Dharma Teacher, Maquoketa, Iowa. Tony Somlai-Abbot, Racine (Wisconsin) Zen Center. Ronald R. Kidd-Executive Director, Institute for World Spirituality;
director, Bultasa Zen Group.
10:00 AM–11:00 AM Sandburg Wing #5 "Five Centuries of Interfaith-Sikhism" Dr. Gurbakhsh Singh; Mr. Kuldeep Singh In 1499 when Guru Nanak stated that humanity should not be divided into Hindus and Muslims, a faith for all people was revealed. People have the same One Father and Mother, whom they may love by any name such as Allah, Ram, etc. As modern technology has brought our many cultures and languages physically closer, let all of us seek the path of peace and pleasure defined for us by Sikh philosophy. (Moderator: Dr. Rajwant Singh) Dr. Gurbakhsh Singh-Ph.D, Ohio State University; Professor of
Religious Studies, Akal University; author of numerous books on
the Sikh faith; organizer of Sikh youth camps in the U.S. Mr. Kuldeep Singh Director of Ohio Clinical Ref. Laboratories,
Sylvania since Nov. 1986; Director & Manager, Alpha Laboratories, Detroit, Michigan, from 1975-86; F.R.S.H. (London), B.L.M. (AAB), C.L.S. (NCA), C.L.T. (MDH); member of the Bilingual Advisory Committee, Lansing Mich. (1974-84); Distinguished service award by US District Court Monitoring Commission in 1984, edited Sikh World, a quarterly Sikh Journal from 1971-85; directed nearly 25 youth camps including 18 camps in U.S.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Sandburg Wing #1 "A New Focus for Educational Policy and Practice in Guatemala" Susan A. Clay The Bahá'í teachings on the importance of the education of girls and women as a vehicle for promoting the social and economic development of Guatemala have served as the catalyst for uniting the leaders of the public and private sectors in a national movement that has been historic because of its spiritual rather than political nature. Susan A. Clay-Chief of the Education Division of the Agency for
International Development in Guatemala. Over the past 20 years, she has worked at the policy and program level in the design and implementation of major international development programs throughout Latin America.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Sandburg Wing #6 "Praying with Feminine Images of God" Virginia Ann Froehle Discovering feminine as well as masculine images of God contributes to our modern view of prayer. Workshop will begin with brief history of feminine images before and in the Judeo-Christian tradition, followed by a look at the political, economic and social implications coming from different images of God. Participants will be invited to pray with guided-imagery and ritual. Virginia Ann Froehle-Member of Sisters of Mercy; author of Called
Into Her Presence: Praying with Feminine Images of God; Loving Yourself More: 101 Meditations for Women; and the audioset "Relax and Pray: Eight Guided Imagery Meditations."
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Sandburg Wing #2 "Post Modernism" Mumtaz Ahmed; Dr. Ziauddin Sardar; Dr. Ghada Talhami; Dr. Akbar Muhammad, Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari The moral and spiritual crisis in Islam. Adjustment with secular consequences. Mumtaz Ahmed-Professor of Political Science, Hampton University,
Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Ziauddin Sardar-Commentator on Islam, British Broadcasting
Corporation, London, UK. Dr. Ghada Talhami---Professor of History, Lake Forest College, Lake
Forest, Illinois, noted Islamic scholar. Dr. Akbar Muhammad --Professor of Sociology, New York University,
New York. Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari --Professor, Director, Islamic Research,
International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
10:00 AM–11:30 AM Wabash Parlor "Eurythmy: The Creative Power of Speech and Music" Brigida Baldszun Eurythmy, a form developed in 1912 by Austrian-born scientist and philosopher, Rudolf Steiner, is described as visible speech and visible tone or song. In both, the Eurythmist is concerned not only with the finished movement, but also with the process or formation of the movement. According to Steiner, "... As language itself breaks forth from the inner being of man according to laws, so it is also possible to transpose into movement inner soul conditions.." This participatory workshop will explore background and practice, working with classical music or modern poetry. Performance by artist. Brigida Baldszun-Eurythmist; trained in Vienna; teacher of
Eurythmy, Detroit Waldorf School; has performed and taught chil
dren and adults throughout Germany and the U.S. 10:45 AM-11:15 AM Montrose Wing #4 "Jainism as a Religion of Non-Violence (Ahimsa Dharma)" Gurudev Shree Chitrabhamuji The workshop deals with the following concepts. Ahimsa: understanding one's self as the first step. Mindset: thoughts and
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Sandburg Wing #3 "Women and Spirituality in the Business World" Laura L. Kangas The essence and impact that women can bring to the business world through the honoring and acknowledgement of their spirituality will be the focus of this workshop. The lives of women entrepreneurs and others will be discussed and celebrated with an emphasis upon the spiritual element. Workshop facilitator will share her own experiences and invite sharing from partici
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