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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10:00 AM-11:30 AM Dearborn Wing #3 "Therapeutic Touch: Harmonizing the Inner Life with Universal Energy"
Andrea DeLeon-Warnon; Susan Conklin
This workshop is an introduction to Therapeutic Touch, a contemporary interpretation of several ancient healing practices. Therapeutic Touch is a consciously directed process of energy exchange during which the practitioner uses the hands as a focus for facilitating healing. The intervention is administered with the intent of enabling people to repattern their energy in the direction of health. Indications for use include, but are not limited to, the reduction of anxiety and pain, promotion of relaxation, and facilitation of the body's natural restorative processes. The method itself is a compassionate act, a natural human potential. Therapeutic Touch bridges the healing arts of inner listening to the universe "within" and the universe "without." The workshop includes the history, clinical research, basic assumptions, and concepts of Therapeutic Touch.
Andrea DeLeon-Warnon-member of The Theosophical Society in America; involved in the education, research, and practice of Therapeutic Touch since 1976; Senior Nurse Clinician at New York University Medical Center, specializing as a consultant in AIDS, Death and Dying, and Stress Management.
Susan Conklin-psychologist in private practice in Williamstown, Massachusetts; Assistant Professor, graduate division, North Adams State College; member of The Theosophical Society in America.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM LaSalle Wing #1
"Ethics, Morality, & Values
as portrayed in Celtic Mythology" Mr. Steve Blamires
By using many examples from Irish Celtic mythology, and also the Arthurian/Holy Grail legends, Mr. Blamires will show that a very strong moral code is contained therein which reflects the high spiritual values of the Celts, past and present, and helps the individual identify his or her place in the scheme of things. Despite the fact these myths are two thousand years old, they are still very relevant to humankind today with their strong moral code, tolerance of others and others' beliefs and the need to be ecologically aware on the physical, mental and spiritual levels. Mr. Steve Blamires a native Celt from Scotland who is an acknowledged expert on Celtic mythology, which he employs to show the very deep spiritual values that are still to be found in the indigenous beliefs of the Celtic people; has published several works on this theme and has given many talks, lectures and workshops on the Celtic spiritual beliefs, values and practices.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM LaSalle Wing #2 "Storytelling as a Sacred Art" Andy Fraenkel; John Sherwood
The wisdom of the world's religions is often passed down in the form of storytelling. This workshop examines the function of storytelling in the sacred traditions and as a means of healing in our own lives. Included are traditional stories and songs as well as a sampling of techniques to help us learn and convey stories to others. Andy Fraenkel-Artistic Director, Theatre of Understanding, which toured the U.S. with "Mahabharata: The Eternal Quest"; CoDirector, A Voice We Bring, providing storytelling programs to drug rehabilitation groups and hospital patients. John Sherwood-Musician and songwriter; Co-Director, A Voice We Bring; has organized youth camps and programs for children.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM LaSalle Wing #3 "Motivational Consequences of Divine Revelation" J. Curtis Russell; Panelists: Dr. Fatima Al-Hayani; Dr. Roland Cronkhite; Paula Drewek, M. Shastri; Dr. Carol Weisfeld Lecture and structured discussion will examine the impact of
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Divine Revelation upon the human heart and mind. A comparative religion perspective will facilitate devising means for further study of this topic, and designing action plans to address the spiritual quality of personal and community life. Panelists will present Bahá'í, Christian, Hindu, Islamic and Jewish perspectives and will then lead individual breakout groups.
J. Curtis Russell-social and industrial psychologist with teaching, research, and consulting experience in social motivation, multicultural workplace issues, statistics and race relations; has taught the Bahá'í Faith in the United States and Canada, and presently serves as a Bahá'í community facilitator in Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio; Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Detroit, Mercy. Dr. Fatima Al-Hayani-recent Ph.D., Islamic and Near Eastern affairs; currently at University of Toledo.
Dr. Roland Cronkhite-Professor of Philosophy, University of Detroit, Mercy; interest in impact of Christian ethical thought on human behavior. Paula Drewek-member, Humanities faculty, focusing on comparative religions, Macomb Community College; Ph.D. program, religious studies, University of Ottawa.
M. Shastri-Hindu priest, Bharatiya Temple, Troy, Michigan; has done scholarly work in the area of Hindu influence on human motivation. Dr. Carol Weisfeld-Associate Professor, Psychology Department, University of Detroit, Mercy; scholarly interest in cross cultural research, particularly in marriage in the family and relationship between Judaism and human motivation.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM LaSalle Wing #5
"Theft of Spirituality-New Agers,
Same as the Old Agers"
Christine Whiterabbit Jendrisak; Oren Lyons; Avis Little Eagle Against constant oppression, Native Americans have continued to practice their Spirituality. These presenters will discuss the cultural appropriation of their Spiritual traditions for the financial gain of psuedo-shamans.
Christine Whiterabbit Jendrisak-Wisconsin Winnebago, Buffalo Clan; writer; member, Wisconsin Winnebago Language and Culture Preservation Board.
Oren Lyons Onondaga Faith Keeper, New York. Avis Little Eagle Lakota; environmental reporter, Lakota Times.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Montrose Wing #1 "Wisdom of the Elders, Part II: The Sacred Circle of Life"
Charles Chipps; Imam Talib Abdur Rashid; Swami Bhaktipada Three male elders will share their vision of how the spiritual leaders and practitioners of the world's religions can join together to revitalize the interdependent "web of life" through a return to life in selfsufficient communities of faith (in harmony with all other life systems in their bioregion) as our ancestors did successfully for millennia. Charles Chipps-(Ta Canupa Wakan), Prominent spiritual leader of the Woptura Medicine Society and the Lakota Sioux Nation, from Pine Ridge, South Dakota; great-grandson of medicine man to Crazy Horse; leads sacred rock lodges and sundances in South Dakota, Oregon and Ohio.
Imam Talib Abdur Rashid-Spiritual leader of the Mosque of Islamic Brotherhood, New York City; very active in presenting the essential, nonsectarian message of Islam; has spoken before the General Assembly of the United Nations.
Swami Bhaktipada-Founder of the 25-year-old Interfaith City of God in West Virginia; builder of "America's Taj Mahal," a shrine to his teacher, Swami Prabhupada; author of several books praised by ecumenists.
10:00 AM-11:00 AM Montrose Wing #2 "Towards a Civilization with a Heart" Br. Wayne Teasdale; Magdalena Gomez; Reverend Paul Manship; Arlo Guthrie; Ma Jaya Bhagavati; Russill Paul D'Silva; Father Bruno Barnhardt; Asha Paul D'Silva What will be explored is the spirituality of non-violence as one of
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