Parliament of Worlds Religion 1999 Capetown SA

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN
The varieties of the world's religious, spiritual, and cultural traditions
1999 PARLIAMENT
try the Identity section for a wide selection of programmes addressing topics relating to religious, spiritual, and cultural identity and practice
see page 75
Interreligious dialogue and interreligious organizations
investigate the Dialogue section for a rich assemblage of programmes dealing with interreligious as well as intrareligious encounter, relations, dialogue, and cooperation; in addition, this section includes presentations that address the relationship of religion and spirituality to other disciplines and institutions, such as government, science, media, etc. see page 132
visit the symposium, "Interfaith in Action in a Global Context," sponsored by Oxford's International Interfaith Centre bringing together representatives of some of the major interreligious organizations from around the world see page 24
The critical issues of our time
explore the stimulating array of presentations listed in the Critical Issues section, addressing some of the most challenging problems facing the human community and the Earth today; many of the programmes in this section deal with the role of religion and spirituality with respect to the critical issues
see page 169
consider the several Parliament Symposia, each with expert presenters addressing a particular issue or topic over the course of one or more days see page 21
Spiritual practice
explore the Identity section, which also includes presentations addressing a range of spiritual disciplines, techniques, rituals, liturgies, and practices see page 75
join a Morning Prayer/Meditation session each day9:00 to 9:30 a.m. in several locations on the Technikon campus see page 50
take part in each evening's Interreligious Celebration, 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the District Six Stage, featuring prayers, readings, chants, songs, and more from a variety of religious and spiritual communities
see page 50
THE
WORLD
S RELIGIONS
Music, dance, performance
take the Shuttle to the Old City Hall where the Performance portion of the 1999 Parliament will take place daily, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
see page 34
come to the Technikon Amphitheater for the daily Noontime Concert, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. each day
see page 34
visit the District Six Stage, where from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day you'll find exciting and varied performances. see page 38
Cape Town and its religious, spiritual, and cultural communities
check the guide to Off-site Events for a listing of
programmes, open houses, services, and other programmes offered by a variety of Cape Town groups, organizations, and communities
South Africa's religious, interreligious, and political history
attend some or all of the daily sessions of the South Africa Symposium: which will explore the history of the struggle against apartheid, the liberation, and the transformation process now underway; scholars, activists, religious and political leaders, and a significant number of veterans of the struggle will take part
see page 28
Sharing your ideas, processing what you've learned, meeting and networking with others
come to the World Café, an informal gathering spot with a charming ambience and lively conversation see page 8
attend the 'Taking the Parliament Home" session on 8 December; trained coaches will assist participants in identifying ways to bring the experience back to your community, and to serve as an agent of change for the sake of a better world