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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teaches the principles of personal transformation and spiritual awakening. She is author of the book The Marriage of Spirit, and is the founder of the non-profit organization Corelight, which is dedicated to humanitarian service and to fostering world peace through developing personal inner peace.
2:00 PM–2:45 PM IN SCIENCE 2.70 La Decouverte de Soi: Discovery of the Self Abdoulaye Dieye No description available at press time. Professional landscape architect and urbanist, research worker, writer and lecturer of international standing. Cehiky Abdoulaye Dieye is the spiritual guide of the Mouridiyya, a Sufi Tariqaa or "path" Member of "Les Gens du Livre" (People of the Book), whose aim is to awaken the consciousness of people to the transcendent unity of all revealed religions.
2:00 PM–2:45 PM JN SCIENCE 3.46 Becoming Your True Self: Spiritual Growth from a Bahá'í Perspective Dr. Philip Christensen The fundamental purpose of religion is transformation - both personal and societal. The history, especially the early history, of every world religion demonstrates religion's power to change radically the hearts, minds and behavior of humankind. The Bahar Faith teaches that in this day religion will also become the chief instrument through which world order and world peace will ultimately be established. This presentation examines from a Bahá'í perspective some of the tools available for releasing human potential and carrying forward an everadvancing civilisation. A graduate of Harvard University and the University of Massachusetts, Dr. Christensen worked first in the United States and then Canada. Since 1980 he has lived and served in Africa, where he has managed four multi-million dollar, donor-funded educational development projects in as many countries. Currently Dr. Christensen serves as Education Director for Cyberschool Africa, a private sector Internet-based education initiative
2:00 PM–3:00 PM IN SCIENCE 3.80 The Common Path of Spiritual Liberation Dr. Wopke Van Hoorn Man's evolution from a physical to a highly spiritual being follows a certain pattern. Examples are found in Buddhist and Biblical teachings. Greek Mythology. Astrology, and Scientific Theories. This lecture will describe the role humans play, and explores the Cosmic influences which act as catalysts in this great evolutionary process Dr. Van Hoorn is a Dutch Pediatric Surgeon who has been in South Africa for over 20 years. His search for the answers to congenital abnormalities led him to discover seven major paths to spiritual liberation
2:00 PM–2:45 PM IN THEATER 7 The Life and Work of His Holiness the Lord Hamsah Manarah, Founder of the Aumist Religion. Dr. Christine Amory; Vedhyas Wedana; Vedhyas Dhimat; Vedhyas Nerada; Vedhyas Mardava; Vedhyas Vishti The panel will present on the life of His Holiness the Lord Hamsah Manarah, the holy city of Mandarom Shambhasalem, and the Doctrine of the Golden age: the 22 books of His Holiness the Lord Hamsah Manarah. Christine Amory works closely with the Association of Triumphant Vajra. Vedhyas Wedana has been an initiated disciple of His Holiness the Lord Hamsah Manaran for 13 years, is a first Aumist Bishop of Africa, is a honorary President of the Centrom of Pointe Noire Aumist Church in Congo), and is a member of the Association of Triumphant Vajra (France). Vedhyas Wedana lectures throughout Europe and Africa, Vedhyas Wedana is a doctor of Pharmacy and is a cherriist. Vedhyas Dhimat has been an initiated disciple of His Holiness the Lord Hamsah Manaran for 18 years, and is a Bishop of the Aumist Church, member of the Triumphant Vajra (France). Vedhyas Dhimat lectures throughout France. Tai Ji Quan Professor, translator, and interpreter. Vedhyas Nerada has been an initiated disciple of His Holiness the Lord Hamsah Manarah for 22 years, is a Bishop of the Aumist Church, is a member of the Association of Triumphant Vajra (France), is a chief of the Centrom of Pau Aumist Church in France). Vedhyas Nerada has lectured throughout France. Vedhyas Mardava has been an initiated disciple of His Holiness the Lord Hamsah Manarah for 8 years, is Choirmaster of the Aumist Choir of Congo, is an Aumist Bishop, and is a member of the Association of Triumphant Vajra (France) Vedhyas Mardava has BA in Biology and is currently working as Laboratory assistant. Vedhyas Vishti has been an initiated disciple of His Holiness the Lord Hamsah Manarah for 13 years. Vedhyas is a Chairwoman of the association of the Triumphant Vajra in the Holy City of Mandarom Shambhasalem (France), is a worldwide headquarters of the Aumist Religion, and is Bishop of the Aumist Church. Vedhyas Visht lectures throughout Europe and North America and is also a Physicist Researcher
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2:00 PM–3:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.73 The Gift/Curse of "Second Sight": Exploring "Blackness" As a Shamanic Category in the Myth of White Supremacy Dr. James W. Perkinson This presentation will explore the possibilities of a modern or even post-modern form of shamanism that emerges precisely at the point of the peculiarities of racialization in the changing context of a historically supremacist culture like the U.S., as a case study in the interaction between race and religion that may have wider global significance. James W. Perkinson holds a Ph.D. in theology from the University of Chicago, his studies focus on questions of race, class and gender. He spent 15 years as an activist with an inner city Christian community in Detroit and currently teaches world religions, social ethics and theology at Ecumenical Theological Seminary and Marygrove College.
2:00 PM-2:45 PM IN SCIENCE 2.45 Lord Jagannath: an Epitome of Cultural Synthesis Bhagabat C. Sahu, M.D. Jagannath philosophy draws from the faith of aborigines, tribals, Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, Muslims, and Christians in India. A unique concept of universal brotherhood is presented. Founder of Jagannath Society of Americas, Dr. Sahu is also the Chairman and founder of Hindu Cultural Center of North Alabama. Dr. Sahu is a physician by Occupation, with a deep interest in the pursuit of theology. Vendanta, and public education lle is known for international philanthropic activities
2:00 PM–3:00 PM IN SCIENCE 3.47 Human Consciousness and World Religions Ms. Rosemary Kearney This workshop will invite participants to explore the role of religion in the evolution of Human Consciousness Rosemary Kearney is a contemplative and psychotherapist with a special interest in self-realization and the evolution of human consciousness
2:00 PM–3:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.74 The Making of South African Jewry Prof. Milton Shain This lecture will examine the making of South African Jewry. beginning with the emergence of a formal community in 1941. Emphasis will be on the structure of the community, the nature of Jewish identity in South Africa, and political behavior and attitudes to the "new" South Africa.
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