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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Wednesday, September 1. Seminars & Lectures
4:00 PM–5:30 PM Burnham Wing #4 "The Significance of an Earth Charter" Dr. Daniel Martin; Peter Timmermann; Kusumita Pedersen The growing appreciation of the magnitude of the critical issues and the depth of transformation required highlights the need for the proclamation of an Earth Charter. Dr. Daniel Martin-Roman Catholic priest, Founder/Director,
International Coordinating Committee on Religion and the Earth, member: International Board of Advisors, The Temple of Understanding (New York City) and Fellowship in Prayer,
Princeton, New Jersey. Peter Timmermann Director, Institute of Advance Studies, Canada. Kusumita Pedersen-Director, Conference on Religion and Human
Rights. 4:00 PM–5:00 PM Burnham Wing #5 "Nature, Protection, and Education in the Lands of the Qur'an and the Bible" Dr. Sidney J. Blair; Dr. Syed E. Hasan Discussion of Qur'anic and Biblical Literature as it pertains to present nature protection in the Middle East. A discussion of various countries' initiatives to maintain and restore the natural landscape, animals, and plants in the region. Dr. Sidney J. Blair--M.D., F.A.C.S.; Professor, Loyola University
Medical Center Dr. Syed E. Hasan-Ph.D.; Professor of Environmental Geology,
University of Missouri, Kansas City.
4:00 PM4:30 PM Clark Wing #3 "Jainism: Myth, Ritual, and Tradition" Ramesh Chandra Jain Myth represents religious symbolism and is a basic constituent of human culture. Ritual is symbolic behavior that refers to a transcendent reality and the ultimate values of a community. Tradition is the belief in the value of rites, customs, and institutions transmitted through generations. In Indian society in general--and in the Jain community in particular-myth, ritual, and tradition are very much a part of the cultural heritage. Ramesh Chandra Jain-B.S., Industrial Chemistry, Benaras Hindu
University, Executive Director, the Times of India Group of Publications; trustee, Bharatiya Jnanpity, a premier literary organization in India, President, the All India Diganbar Jain Parishad.
4:00 PM–5:00 PM Clark Wing #5 "Major Ecumenical Community in North America" Hanne Marstrand Strong Discussion of the ecumenical community in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Colorado. Hanne Marstrand Strong-President, Manitou Foundation; has devoted
the last 14 years to establishing a place for traditional religious orders to gather; has also organized the Habitat Youth Conference in Vancouver, known and done work with Mother Teresa since the early 70s; recently organized two meetings at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
4:00 PM-5:30 PM Clark Wing #1 "Landmarks of the Esoteric Tradition" Joy Mills This workshop will show how underlying every religious traditions are certain universal truths which, in essence, constitute the esoteric wisdom embedded in the diverse scriptures and outer forms of worship. In her major work, The Secret Doctrine, H.P. Blavatsky pointed to an Archaic Wisdom-Religion, whose fundamental principles provide the landmarks of the esoteric tradition. Joy Mills-General Secretary of the Theosophical Society in Australia;
former president of The Theosophical Society in America, before becoming the Society's International Vice-President in 1974; Director of the Krotona School of Theosophy, in Ojai, California; past editor, The American Theosophist; author, One Hundred Years of Theosophy: A History of the Theosophical Society in America, and of numerous articles.
4:00 PM 4:30 PM Clark Wing #6 "Ask-By All Means-What Jainism Can Do For You" Vinod Kapashi We live in the age of science and technology, but the Jain principle of Ahimsa (non-violence) transcends the boundaries of science. An introduction to the value of Jainism for personal life and spirituality. Vinod Kapashi--Author of several books on Jainism, research worker;
expert on the Jain Monk Hemchandra; editor of Jain and non-Jain periodicals.
4:00 PM–5:00 PM Clark Wing #2 "History of Religions" Pallan R. Ichaporia; K.D. Irani; AdiJ. Davar This presentation will trace the history of religion, commencing with shamanistic beliefs, first transformed by Zarathushtra to monotheistic religious thought, followed by other great religious traditions--Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Professor Irani and Mr. Davar will respond. Pallan R. Ichaporia-bachelor's degree in Avesta/Pahlavi, and master
and doctorate in business administration from Oklahoma. K.D. Irani-Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, City College of New
York; has lectured on ancient thought and the philosophy of the Indian-Iranian tradition at several universities in North America and Europe; extensive publications in science, philosophy of mind,
and philosophy of religion. 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; exdirector, World Bank.
4:00 PM–4:45 PM Clark Wing #7 "Monastic Quest and Interreligious Dialogue" Rev. Gilbert G. Hardy The monastic ambiance is the ideal context for interreligious dialogue - why is this so? According to Hardy, author of a book on the subject, the answer lies in the deep structure of the Monastic Quest, common to all religions. Rev. Gilbert G. Hardy-Cistercian Monk, Professor of Philosophy at
the University of Dallas; author of four books and several articles on issues in the philosophy of religion, philosophy of language, mod
ern and contemporary philosophy. 4:00 PM–5:00 PM Clark Wing #8 "Unity: Change and Challenge in the 21st Century" Reverend Christopher Jackson; Karen Jackson This workshop will be a concise presentation of Unity teachings as promulgated by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore 100 years ago, and how the teachings apply in an unpredictable world of change. There will also be a brief description of how Unity School of Christianity (world headquarters of the Unity movement) has sought to keep its teachings and its organization alive and active in the contemporary society. Reverend Christopher Jackson-Executive Vice President of Unity
School of Christianity, lifelong student of Unity, contributing author to Unity's magazine, DAILY WORD, as well as a frequent guest minister at Unity Village Chapel and other Unity churches in the country; Unity School is the parent organization of the worldwide Unity movement, a nondenominational, religious, educational organization.
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