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
attitudes toward other living Beings. Evolution: understanding all living Beings: Plants, Insects, Animals, Humans. Relativity of Thinking: from conflicts and isolationism to Brotherhood. Benefits: Wholeness of our Physical, Mental and Spiritual Development. Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanuji-first Jain Master to visit the West; first
to Switzerland at the Geneva Conference in 1970 and then in 1971 at Harvard Divinity in the United States; now travels the world with his message of Ahimsa & Reverence for All Life; founder of the Divine Knowledge Society in Bombay and the Jain Meditation International Center in New York.
I live we have to have non-violence in our thoughts, actions and
deeds. Jainism is a living religion of the world and through its main principal Ahimsa we can bring peace on earth. Live and let live and help others to live is the base of Jainism. H.H. Bhattarak Charukeertiji-well known for his charitable and edu
cational work in and around Moodbidri, India; under his leadership many Jain temples have been renovated; has established a research institute on Jainology; has often visited the U.S.A., U.K., and Japan.
11:00 AM–11:30 AM Clark Wing #2 "Nagarjuna: The Buddhist Philosophy of Emptiness" D.V.M. Yoga Guru 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Clark Wing #9 "Recitation of the Glorious Qur'an" Qadir Husain Khan; Maulana Qari Abdullah Salim; Qari Hafiz Yaqoub Sharif, Imam Sanad Qadir Husain Khan-President, Consultative Committee of Indian
Muslims, Barrington, Illinois. Maulana Qari Abdullah Salim-President, Institute of Islamic Studies,
Gilbert, Illinois. Qari Hafiz Yaqoub Sharif-Imam, Islamic Society of Northwest
Suburbs, Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Imam Sanad- Islamic Cultural Society, Northbrook, Illinois.
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Burnham Wing #1 "Global Stewardship: Consumption, Population and Technology Issues. Leadership" Don Conroy This Leadership action panel will present a dynamic picture of the environmental concerns facing the religious community and the eco-ethical crisis of our society. A video and the main address will be followed by responses from different faith traditions as they deal with the earth and planetary environmental concerns: Jewish, Islamic, Christian, Buddhist, Hindu and Indigenous traditions will be considered. Don Conroy-President of the North American Coalition on Religion
and Ecology and Chair of the Consortium on Religion and Ecology
International Panelists: Dr. Sidney Blair-Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel. Mrs. Barbara Tipton--NACRE Regional Representative and President,
Interfaith Environmental Association. Phil Lane-University of Lethbridge. Rabbi James Rudin-- Director, Office of Inter-Religious Affairs,
American Jewish Committee. Rodney Peterson-President, Boston Theological Institute. Elizabeth Ferrero-Visiting Professor in Humanities, St. Thomas
University, Miarni. Seyyed Hossein Nasr-University Professor of Islamic Studies, George
Washington University, Washington, D.C.
11:00 AM–12:00 PM LaSalle Wing #4 "Universal Integration" Sri Viswayogi Viswamji Viswamji is a seeker of truth and well-wisher for all humanity. Ilis message is that the human body is a temple and the heart and altar of God. He is a symbol of enlightenment for humanity. His presentation includes his message to humankind and the mission of the Universal Integration Movement (with the establishment of the Universal Integration Center in New Jersey) to promote Sanathan Dharma-Peace, Tolerance, Equality, and Co-existence. Sri Viswavogi Viswamji Guru of the Dattatreaya tradition; a Yogi in
India with an ashram in Guntur promoting a universal integration movement; founder, "Viswa Manava Samaikyata Samsat," whose purpose is to bring Sanathana Dharma and Yoga Sastra into practical usage, and to propagate the oneness of all religions.
11:15 AM–12:00 PM Sandburg Wing #5 "Pluralism-Religion, Education, and Censorship" Rowan Fairgrove; Joseph McMahon Schools and libraries in this country are faced with the problem of educating people to live in a pluralistic society. We will examine the dilemma between teaching tolerance and the tradition of separation of church and state. California's new Religious Curriculum will be discussed. We will also cover the rise of censorship attempts in libraries and challenges over textbooks. Rowan Fairgrove-Wiccan Priestess for over twenty years; past officer of
both national and local councils of the Covenant of the Goddess; member
of the Intellectual Freedom Roundtable, American Library Association. Joseph McMahon-Gardnerian High Priest for 22 years; involved in
Pagan networking for 8 years; well-respected Elder in his region; taught secondary school for 32 years.
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Burnham Wing #2 "Sacred Cells: The Yoga Of The Cells" Ariel Browne In this workshop, a background of the "yoga of the cells" from the teachings of The Mother and Sri Aurobindo will be given as well as an experience of the "yoga of the cells." Participants may experience within their own cells this "great adventure" into cellular consciousness which The Mother pursued for forty years. The record of her work, Mother's Agenda will be our primary reference as will the unitary cellular consciousness itself, representing the Divine Force of creation. It will be part of this workshop, through experiential imagery, sound, movement and group meditation, to give participants an opportunity to know the cells as a collective unity, in perpetual service to the Divine. As The Mother said, the cells are our teachers for the "new being--no longer just individuals, but a Divine community, evolving in Truth-Consciousness." Ariel Browne came to The Mother and Sri Aurobindo in 1983, doc
toral dissertation, "Willed Cellular Response In Psychology," was researched extensively in India at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram Archives in 1989-1990; co-founder, with her husband, of Aurientation Integral Healing Center (since 1978) in Atlanta; presents workshops for group experience of "The Yoga Of The Cells" in Atlanta and in the United States and India, as well as group meditations, classes and healing services for the public.
11:30 AM-12:00 PM Montrose Wing #4 "Jainism as a Religion of Non-Violence" H.H. Bhattarak Charukeertiji From the beginning Jain Masters have thought that in order to
2:00 PM-3:30 PM Burnham Wing #3 "Islam and Scientific Progress" Dr. Munawar A. Anis; Irfan Ahmed Khan; Dr. M. Amir Ali; Dr. Mohammad Aslam Niaz How does Islam define scientific progress? Should scientists spend their time figuring out "how to do it"? Or should they
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