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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1999.. PARLIAMENT OF THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS IDENTITY
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5
3:00 PM-4:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.71 New Thought: By Altering your Attitude and Mind, You can Alter your Life Rev. Marietjie Venter New Thought, a blend of religion and philosophy, originated in the 19th century in New England - and is now a worldwide movement. New Thought is more an influence than an institution, as it influences society with its discovery and application of the fact that a person can alter his or her life by altering their attitude and mind. The presenter illustrates how New Thought offers an alternative religious experience to many spiritual-minded seekers. She will also describe how, in times of major change and adjustment in South Africa, it can provide a positive bridge between different cultures, languages, religious and political beliefs. Rev. Marietjie Venter is an independent New Thought Minister in Cape Town, has two Masters Degrees, and is a qualified teacher and yoga instructor. She is a member of INTA and a member of The Society for the Study of Metaphysical Religion, The Educational Standards and Accreditation Committee, and The Old Testament Society of South Africa
3:00 PM-4:00 PM IN SCIENCE 3.49 Savita – The Sun of Gayatri Chhandam of the Sages of the East Mrs. Ines Lawler The Sun's expanse over the earth is an expression of nature which contains, in itself, creation, sustenance and destruction. In its three aspects, the Sun illuminates all kinds of life, both within and without. Humankind's observation of nature, with keen senses and a reflective mind, will convince us that nature worship cannot contradict anything - rather it could create a global family that will live and act in the interest of its environment and restoration to balance. This lecture will illustrate how this understanding is a panacea for all humanity irrespective of religions, ethnicity or color. As a theosophist, Ines Lawler has given a number of lectures over several years at the Theosophical Society in Cape Town. She is a disciple of Tapasi Baba Avadhoot, who resides in Pune, India.
3:00 PM–3:45 PM IN THEATER 5 Qur'an and Religious Pluralism Dr. Ghulam-Haider Aasi The Qur'anic approach to the issue of religious pluralism provides an insightful foundation. The presenter's goal is to elucidate the Qur'anic perspectives on the subject of religious pluralism, which stands for freedom of religion, and to explain how the Qur'an gives every individual the same right to follow his/her conscience. Dr. Aasi has a MA and Ph.D. in Comparative Religion. He teaches at Loyola University, DePaul University, and is also LSTC. He is currently Professor and Chair of Islamic Studies at American Islamic College.
3:00 PM-3:45 PM IN SCIENCE 3.81 The Spirit of Relatedness and Connectedness in the African Culture Fr. Mkheseni Xulu For the gospel to take root in the indigenous African way of life, true dialogue between the gospel and African culture has to take place. The end result of this process is that an African Christian is born. This process is called inculturation, but the presenter will illustrate how it can also be seen as relatedness and connectedness Mkheseni Xulu, a Roman Catholic priest in KwaZulu Natal in the Diocese of Eshowe, has been on a journey since his student days in the seminary to be and to pray like an African before God. He has found that his community in KwaZulu Natal encourages people to be themselves before God.
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3:00 PM–4:00 PM IN SCIENCE 3.80 Sacred Passage: A Model for Psychospiritual Transformation Dr. Douglas Canterbury-Counts, Ph.D., MDIV Ecopsychology is a model that interprets the human condition, both healthy and pathological, in relationship to the living Earth, known as Gaia. Sacred Passage is a contemporary experiential program that provides a safe container for radical psychospiritual transformation in an 11-day model. This experience occurs in a 108 pace circle in sacred places throughout the world. The participant is prepared for a sevenday solo experience in silence with no distractions. The
enter will use his own experiences, and that of his therapy clients, to describe the invariant process of psychological death and rebirth that occurs in the Sacred Passage basic program. Dr. Douglas Canterbury-Counts is a clinical psychologist and adjunct Florida Atlantic University professor. He is the founder of the Center for Sacred Psychology, a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the Center for Jungian Studies of SE Florida, and listed in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World. He is a spiritual student of Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati and lives with his family at Kashi Ashram, Florida.
3:00 PM–3:45 PM IN SCIENCE 3.89 The Tarot as a Guide for Your Spiritual Journey Dr. Audrey Savage Using oversized tarot cards, this presentation will take you through a journey of twenty-two Archetypal images on four different levels of learning. Level 1: How you relate to the world. Level 2: How you relate to your mind, emotions, and feelings. Level 3: How you relate spiritually. Level 4: How all of these relate, one to another. Dr. Audrey Savage, Ph.D., author of The Dance of Life Tarot Cards, has spent 22 years as a Gestalt therapist and workshop leader in the United States and Europe. Currently, she is the Training Director for the North American School of Gestalt and Experiential Teaching in San Francisco, and teacher for the Indianapolis Gestalt Institute, Indianapolis, IN
3:00 PM–4:00 PM IN SCIENCE 3.47 Saivism Into the Next Millennium
3:00 PM–4:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.73 Vedanta and the Role of Humankind in the Cosmos Dr. Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami The lecture will focus on the scientific principles of Vedantic Cosmology and the Mission of Humankind. A synthetic view of science and religious traditions will also be presented in the light of Vedanta. Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami, Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry, University of California, Irvine. He organized First and Second World Congress for the Synthesis of Science and Religion in 1986 (Bombay) and in 1997 Calcutta). He is the President of the University of Bhagavata Culture in Manipur, India. He has been involved with United Religious Initiative since 1997, He has been the governing board of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness and the Director of the Bhaktivedanta Institute since 1974
Swami Sivanandhi Adikalaar This lecture will introduce Saivism as it is propagated globaly
the various methods that can be utilized in order to move Saivism forward into the next millennium. No biographical statement available at time of printing
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