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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4:00 PM-5:30 PM IN COMMERCE 2.56 A Kaleidoscope of Christian Spirituality: The Benedictine Way: The Joy of Being Ordinary Dr. Timothy Jolley St. Benedict, in his sixth century rule, taught his monks: "Do not aspire to be called holy before you really are, but first be holy that you may more truly be called so." This workshop invites participants to explore together this ancient challenge to live in the sanctity of the present moment, learning to accept ourselves as we are as those made in the image of a loving God. Br. Timothy Jolley OHC is an Anglican Benedictine monk (for twenty-five years, and has taught numerous courses on prayer using sacred texts
4:00 PM-5:30 PM IN THEATER & Honoring the Great Soul: Gandhi's Relevance for the New Millennium The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey H. Utter The presentation will highlight the life and work of Mahatma K Gandhi; describe how one interfaith group, the San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council of Los Angeles, has sought to keep his memory alive, and, raise questions about the ongoing relevance of Gandhi in various First and Third World settings. The key ideas of nonviolence, experimenting with truth, and living simply will be dealt with in an interactive way by encouraging contributions from participants. Dr. Jeff Utter, past president of the San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council of Los Angeles, and cofounder of the Council's annual Gandhi Day event. He is a minister in the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), USA
4:00 PM–4:45 PM IN SCIENCE 2.70 Applying Buddhist Values in Building a Culture of Peace Mr. Toshinori Iwazumi Our lives are constantly developing in a dynamic way, in a synergy of the internal causes within our own life and the external conditions and relations around us. All things, mutually supportive and related, form a living cosmos, a single living whole. When we realize the extent of the myriad interconnections which link us to all other life, we then nderstand that it is impossible to build our own happiness on
e unhappiness of others. As Nichiren wrote, "If you light a lamp for another, your own way will be lit". Toshinori Iwazumi is the Vice President and Deputy Executive Director of Soka Gakkai International. He was the editor of Cries for Peace, a 90volume series of testamonials from atomic bomb victims in Nagasaki and
He earned his Bachelors of Science in Engineering at Tokyo University
4:00 PM–4:45 PM IN SCIENCE 3.45 India: Glimpses of Eternity Dr. Robert Arnett An inspiring and uplifting slide presentation featuring Robert Arnett's internationally acclaimed spiritual photography of India. Mr. Arnett's understanding of India's eternal wisdom enables him to reveal the underlying unity of all religions hidden behind the complex and seemingly different symbology of India's diverse culture. Robert Arnett has a Master's Degree in History from Indiana University and has taught History of Western Civilization for the University of Maryland, European Division. He spent over 20 months in India and is the author of the internationally acclaimed illustrated book with text India Unveiled.
4:00 PM–4:45 PM IN SCIENCE 2.71
4:00 PM-5:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.73 Baha'i Prayer and Meditation
Let's Experience God Ms. Tahirih Matthee; Mr. Gregory P. Matthee
Sr. Pratima Desai This lecture will feature a selection of prayers from the Baha'i
Everyone has experiences in life that have moved them to Faith, as well as other sacred readings
deeper levels of faith and belief that there is an energy (a Tahirih Matthee is a member of Bahar Council of Western Cape and a
power beyond us) that is powerful, yet loving and caring. This member of the Inter religious Commission on Crime and Violence in the
experiential workshop will allow participants the opportunity to Western Cape. Tahirin also serves as a Trustee of the PWR board.
find a safe space to open a discussion about those experiences Gregory Matthee is a member of the spiritual assembly of the Baha'is of
Sister Pratima is the Director of Brahma Kumaris in Chicago and is a Oostenberg
Trustee of the Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions She has
been a teacher in Raja Yoga Meditation for over 25 years. 4:00 PM–5:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.74
4:00 PM–4:45 PM IN SCIENCE 3.49 Holistic Health Ministry and Parish Nursing in Your Community of Faith
Our Spiritual Journey in an Unfolding Universe Ms. Karen Ingvoldstad
Ms. Patricia M. Bombard, BVM; Kathleen Bridge, SND;
Mr. Thomas Torinus; Dabula Mpako This workshop will give a brief history of health care and its relationship to the worshiping community. Why is this model of
Representatives of the Institute for Spiritual Leadership will lead nursing growing so fast in the USA? What is parish nursing?
a reflective and experiential program on the spiritual How does it work? What are the roles of a parish nurse? How
implications of the Epic of Evolution of the Universe now is health ministry different from parish nursing? These and
coming to us from contemporary science. The program will other questions will be addressed in this workshop.
include a ritual, known as "The Cosmic Walk," and group Ms Karen ingvoldstad + is a Registered Nurse with global experience as a
reflection on the experience of the ritual. volunteer with Remote Area Medical, the Peace Corps, Vista, South Africa
Patricia Bombard, B.V.M., is an Executive Director of the Institute for Sister Community Program, and Exchange Peace Mission in Braunsweig.
Spiritual Leadership, Chicago, IL, USA. She is a Roman Catholic, and is Germany. She is currently a Parish Nurse for various congregations in
Currently working on a Doctorate of Ministry Degree at Chicago Detroit, MI and Milwaukee, WI.
Theological Seminary Kathleen Bridge, S.N.D. is a Roman Catholic and a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. She is a native of South Africa, and currently does religious formation work in her congregation. Thomas Torinus is a member of the United Church of Christ and currently is involved in spiritual companioning, community building work and teaching spirituality. Dabula Mpako is a Roman Catholic Priest with the Archdiocese of Pretoria and a native of South Africa He is Pastor of a parish and is involved in spiritual direction work,
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