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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Saint Asramji Maharaj-known as Bapu; self-realized at ae of 22 with his Guru-Kripa; founder of the International Yoga Vedanta Society, established in Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, East Africa, the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, and India; society administers twelve ashrams worldwide.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Clark Wing #3
"The Concept of Revelation in the Qur'an" Inamul Haq; Dr. Assad Busool; Vincent Cornell; Aziza Shoshani; Muzammil Siddiqi; Dr. Husein Hamid Hasan This program will discuss Revelations in Islam, including the divine nature of Revelation, unique to Islam; the belief that the divine nature of the Revelation is axiomatic to Islam; Revelation vs. intuition, different religions' approaches to Revelation. Inamul Haq--Principal, Islamic Foundation School, Villa Park, Illinois. Dr. Assad Busool-Chairman, Arabic Department, American Islamic College, Chicago, Illinois.
Vincent Cornell (Mansur-ul Mujahid); Professor of Islamic Studies, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
Muzammil Siddiqi-Islamic scholar of North America; Director, Orange County Islamic Center, California.
Dr. Husein Hamid Hasan-Vice-Chancellor, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
10:00 AM-11:00 AM Clark Wing #5
"Sri Aurobindo's 'Savitri'-Mantra, Mythos, and the Mystic Hero's Journey"
Rod Hemsell
"Savitri. A Legend and a Symbol", is Sri Aurobindo's epic poem of spiritual transformation and the conquest of death. Moreover, it is the embodiment of that unique gift of visionary poetic inspiration that has kept Indian spiritual culture so alive for millenia, from Vyasa to the present. This program offers an introduction to the tradition as well as to this modern expression which should make both more accessible, as well as offering keys to interpreting the mission of one of India's great modern Yogis. Rod Hemsell--teacher and writer; has spent many years in India studying and working in the Auroville project and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram; has taught Indian philosophy and history, classical languages, and Third World studies at various schools in the U.S.; recently director of the Gaia Learning Center and Savitri Solar School in Colorado, where he currently teaches and develops programs in special education.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Clark Wing #6 "Interreligious Dialogue: Why and How? Part III: Materials, Models, Exercises, and the Experience"
Dr. Rahim Sheikholeslami; Rev. Dr. Charles R. White
A workshop to help clergy and lay participants gain skill and confidence in interreligious dialogue. Provides information, guidelines, and practical techniques for engaging in dialogue with people of other religions. Part III: After a brief review of the basic materials, and the criteria-based model for life, living, and dialogue; participants select a subject and choose format(s) for interreligious dialogue, sharing perceptions of religious beliefs and practices. A slide presentations is included.
Dr. Rahim Sheikholeslami-Founder and President, Society for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, Wallingford, Pennsylvania; Muslim; interdisciplinary credentials in education, administration, psychology, and religion; broad experience in human resources, leadership development teaching, research, ar ! interfaith dialogue.
Rev. Dr. Charles R. White -Founder and President, Multifaith Resources, Wofford Heights, Pennsylvania; ordained minister, Presbyterian Church (USA); degrees in sociology and religion; extensive experience as pastor, teacher, administrator in intercultural and interreligious situations.
Jain Education Intemational 2010_03
Wednesday, September 1 Seminars & Lectures
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Clark Wing #7 "Inclusivity, Commitment, and Consensus in Spiritual Growth Groups"
John H. Parks, M.D.
A workshop based on the experiences of the Spiritual Growth Network of Lexington, Kentucky. Focus on the small-group processes which facilitate and deepen spiritual experience. Interactive, experiential program, working with people from different faiths. Inclusiveness, commitment and consensus processes will be experienced and discussed.
John H. Parks, M.D.-Spiritual Growth Network; Life Member, American Psychiatric Association; Director, Kentucky Center of Psychosynthesis; Member, Planning Committee, Muslim-ChristianJewish Trialogue of Lexington, Kentucky.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Clark Wing #8 "Non-Zoroastrians in Zoroastrian Precepts" Adi J. Davar
Zarathustra preached a universal faith, yet many Zoroastrians believe that one has to be born into it. The talk examines evidence traditionally unavailable to them: the Prophet's utterances in the Gathas, scriptural/religious writings, anthropological/sociological facts and history of the faith's practice, to trace why this belief has been rooted and conclude that the prophet welcomed all who of their free will choose to follow the path of the Good Mind and Righteousness.
Adi J. Davar-member of the Federation of Zoroastrian Association of North America's Planning and Education Committees; and Zoroastrian Scholars Committee of North America; founder and president of the Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Washington; consultant on international economic development; ex-director of the World Bank.
10:00 AM-11:30 AM Clark Wing #9
"The Witch as Shaman: Rediscovering the Ancient Shamanistic Traditions of Western Europe" Andras Corban Arthen
This workshop will be a discussion of the much-misunderstood and maligned practice of EuropeanWitchcraft in the context of the shamanistic tradition.
Andras Corban Arthen-initiated into the traditional practices of a Scottish family of Witches in 1969; Cunningman of the Glainn Sidhr Order of Witches and Director of the EarthSpirit Community, one of the largest Pagan organizations in the country; has served on the board of officers of Covenant of the Goddess, a national council of Witches; and has recently released a recording of stories, titled, "Tales of Wonder."
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Clark Wing #10
"Diversity Within the Church Ecumenical" Dr. Jay T. Rock
This workshop includes panelists from a number of traditions within the Church - Orthodox, Protestant, African American - to discuss diversity and the role of diversity within our unity. This seminar will explore the diversity within the Church and an understanding of the role of diversity in the unity the churches seek. Dr. Jay T. Rock-Presbyterian pastor; Co-Director for Interfaith Relations, National Council of Churches in the U.S.A.
10:00 AM-10:45 AM Dearborn Wing #1
"Healing Matters!: Your Life in the Balance" Barry A. Sultanoff
This workshop will explore what it means to be on a healing journey--and to be consciously co-creating a healthy life, in cooperation with Spirit. Questions like: 'What stands in the way of our
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