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–4:45 PM Clark Wing #9 "Skepticism, Faith, and the World's Religions" Dr. Jay G. Williams Skepticism is usually seen as the enemy of faith and religion and as an obstacle to be surmounted if religious faith is to be acquired. But skepticism can also be construed as the root of faith and as a source for mutual understanding among the world's peoples. The notion of the positive contributions of skepticism to the contemporary world will be explored in this presentation. Dr. Jay G. Williams-M.Div., Union Theological Seminary, Ph.D.,
Columbia University; Professor of Religion, Director of Asian Studies, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, author, Ten Words of Freedom Yeshua Buddha; The Riddle of the Sphinx; Judaism; and Along the Silk Route
views circulation as the key to health. A healthy organism is one in which there is harmony and synchronization of all the circulatory systems. This Seminar will discuss how Taoist exercises can affect our health status from both a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medical perspective. Elliot Kravitz-trained in both Western and Eastern Medicine, student of
Earlier Heaven Wu-chi sect master Mr. Moy Lin-shin since 1986, specializes in bridging western medicine and the traditional Taoist arts of health; Assistant Professor of Medicine at McGill University, Montreal, practicing clinician in Geriatric Medicine at the Montreal General Hospital.
4:00 PM-5:30 PM Clark Wing #10 "Women, Spirituality, and Leadership" Sr. Mohini; Ursula King; Leticia Shahani In a vision, God showed Prajapita Brahma that women were the ones who had to perform the major role in effecting world change. They would be the primary spiritual teachers who would guide and sustain each soul as it came to find a relationship with God. Their intrinsic qualities of tolerance, patience, gentleness and sacrifice were essential in bringing peace to a war-torn world brought about by men. Sr. Mohini-President, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University North and South America; Permanent Representative of the
BKWSU at the United Nations. Leticia Shahani-Senator; assistant majority floor leader, Philippines,
prime mover of the Moral Recovery Program, Philippines.
4:00 PM–5:00 PM LaSalle Wing #1 "The Universal Message of Non-Violence" Acharya Sushil Kumarji We are living in the age of science. The world is drifting away from the spiritual mooring. Man is becoming more and more materialistic in his outlook. Forgetting that there exists an intrinsic treasure of tranquillity and happiness within him, he tries to find it in the external world perceived by his senses, which is only a mirage. Through meditation, the workshop will provide instruction on how to cope with worldly problems. Acharya Sushil Kumarji-Jain Master, founder of Jain Monastery and
Temple in New Jersey; leading humanitarian, orator and writer, world traveler, and crusader for peace and non-violence; participant, the 1992 Earth Summit, Rio de Janeiro; founder member, the World Movement of Non-violence for Peace and Environment.
4:00 PM–4:45 PM Dearborn Wing #1 "Meditation and Schizophrenia" Dr. James N. Judd, Ms.D. Analyzing the case history of a schizophrenic, and using comparative psychological research, and insights from Christian and Hindu mysticism, this presentation explores the fine line between madness and spiritual realization and how to safely travel through the numinous 'waters' on the inward journey. Dr. James N. Judd, Ms.D teacher of metaphysics, Kabbalah, and Vedanta;
lecturer on interfaith topics; author of four books and numerous artides; founder, Universal Teachings, listed in Who's Who Worldwide.
4:00 PM–5:00 PM LaSalle Wing #3 "The Legend of Shambhala and Enlightened Society in the Modern World" Prof. Rita M. Gross, Ph.D. The legend of the enlightened society of Shambhala, hidden in inner Asia, has been transmitted to the West in a form specifically geared to the needs of urban, postindustrial society through the work of Chogyam Trungpa, in the multifaceted Shambhala Training program. The presenter, a senior teacher of Shambhala training, will discuss the book Shambhala: the Sacred Path of the Warrior and present the major outlines of the program and its vision of fostering enlightened society the multi-cultural context of religious pluralism. Prof. Rita M. Gross, Ph.D.-History of Religions, University of
Chicago; 5 years as program chair, Women and Religion section, American Academy of Religion, author, Unspoke Worlds: Women's Religious Livres and Buddhism After Patriarchy: a Feminist History, Analysis, and Reconstruction of Buddhismi; Professor, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.
4:00 PM-5:30 PM Dearborn Wing #2 "Contributing Factors to Human Wellness and the Emerging Trends Toward Wholeness" Dr. Jo Ann Cannon Lecture identifying and discussing fifteen contributing factors to high level human well-being, focusing on upgrading structures of support for factors that do contribute to a higher quality of life. Some audience participation. Dr. Jo Ann Cannon-President of Inward Bound Ventures, Inc., devel
oper of the "Leading Causes of Wellness"; pioneer in America's wellness movement.
4:00 PM–5:30 PM LaSalle Wing #4 "Presksha Dhyan (Meditation)" Saman Sthitprajna Ji; Saman Shri Shrutprajna Ji We are living in the age of science. The world is drifting away from its spiritual moorings. Man is becoming more and more materialist in his outlook. Forgetting that there exists an intrinsic treasure of tranquility and happiness within him, he tries to find it in the external world perceived by his senses, which is only a mirage. Through meditation, the program will provide instruction on how to cope with worldly problems. Saman Sthitprajna li-indepth knowledge of Jainism. Praksha meditation,
Anuvrat and science of living, visited U.S.A., U.S.S.R., Japan and other countries where he gave training in meditation to people of all ages.
4:00 PM–5:00 PM Dearborn Wing #3 "Taoism, Health, and Wellness-A Comparison of the Western and Taoist Approaches to Health" Elliot Kravitz Taoism is often known as "The Art of Health and Longevity". Its association with Chinese medicine and healing methods such as chi-kung (the circulation of internal energy) has made Taoism one of the most attractive approaches in alternative medicine. Central to the Taoist idea of health is circulation of chi, or internal energy. Therefore, the Taoist have invented exercises that gather and circulate internal energy. Western physiology also
4:00 PM-5:30 PM LaSalle Wing #5 "Spark in the Shadow" Louisah Teish; Rebecca Armstrong; Keith Cunningham This presentation explores the theme of the hidden or repressed element in western spirituality.
Louisah Teish-Vodun Shaman, dancer; author, Jambulya
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