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
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7
10:00 AM–12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.71 The Art of Mastering Movement to Harmonize Body, Soul and Spirit Dr. Christiane May-Ropers Any attempt to form a complete image of a person's characteristics aims ultimately at the comprehension of his individuality. We find ourselves today in a situation in which all that is implied in the world's religions and religiosity is no longer the only concern of faith. The life of all human beings is finally about awareness and transcendence, which belongs to the realm of experience. Through various easy-to-do exercises, Dr. May Ropers will invite her audience to re-harmonize and reintegrate body, soul and spirit through movement from the center. Dr. Christiane May-Ropers, born 1952 in Kreuth/Bavaria/Germany is a doctor in General Medicine, and a specialist in Physical Rehabilitation Medicine and Naturopathic Treatment. She has had many years of training and experience in Germany, Tibet. Nepal, India, Thailand and the USA She received spiritual training from the Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry/ in India and in various outh outstanding masters. She was chief medical doctor of a famous private clinic for rehabilitation and today runs an international Institute for Balance and Movement. She has particpated in world wide lectures and scminars and has authored many books and articles. She is inspired and supported by Lord Yehudi Menuhin.
10:00 AM-11:30 AM IN SCIENCE 3.89 Buddhist Doctrines of Conditioned Arising and Karma: Their Relevance to the Healing and Reconciliation of South Africa Mr. A Mazel The Buddhist doctrine of conditioned arising states that all of life, whether manifested as self or other, arises simultaneously according to certain causes and conditions. Likewise, all life passes away according to certain causes and conditions. The Law of Karma also states that all beings are responsible for their own life situations, and one's situation is influenced by his or her actions in a past life. This workshop will focus on the implications of these doctrines for South Africa, for healing the wounds of the past, and for creating a peaceful prosperous future for all. Abraham Mazel is the founding teacher of the insight Meditation Centre, in Cape Town. The IMC combines Buddhist principles and meditation techniques with psychological insights and holistic healing. The IMC follows a nonsectarian approach drawing on the Theravada, Zen and Tibetan Buddhist Traditions - adapting them to local culture, thereby meeting contemporary needs for emotional healing and spiritual development.
10:00 AM-11:30 AM IN SCIENCE 2.65 Creativity within Christian Prayer - Lectio Divina
10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.70 Artistic Expressions of Islamic Spirituality Dr. Abdullkader Tayob; Other Presenters To Be Announced A Presentation of Islamic Spirituality in different forms: recitation of the Qur'an, painting poetry, and music. Panelists will present their work as they speak about its relation to Islam. Well known Islamic scholar in the fields of Islamic historiography, Islamic movements and contemporary Islamic thought, Deputy Director of the Center for Contemporary Islam at the University of Cape Town No biographical statement available at time of printing
Dr. Timothy Jolley The search for God in the sacred writings of religions is as ancient as the art of writing itself. Indeed, religious texts were composed for that very purpose. This lecture will explore ways in which participants can engage sacred texts in order to learn more about who they are. Br. Timothy Jolley OHC is an Anglican Benedictine monk for twenty-five years), and has taught numerous courses on prayer using sacred texts.
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10:00 AM-10:45 AM IN THEATER 9 Global Hospital & Research Center Br. Brijmohan A presentation on the Brahma Kumaris' wonderful Global Hospital at Mt. Abu in India. Brother Brijmohan is a teacher at Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University at Mount Abu in India.
10:00 AM–11:00 AM IN SCIENCE 3.81 Awakening to Change A Guide to Transformation and Self-Empowerment in the Next Millennium Ms. Soozi Holbeche The 1990s are a time for change. The world is changing so fast that it is hard to cope Constant warnings of ecological disaster, economic collapse, epidemics and increasing world instability make us feel helpless and out of control. In "Awakening to Change", Soozi helps us to overcome our fear of change. She enables us to understand what is happening and why, and suggests ways, from meditation, dream interpretation, drawing, the use of sound, color and visualization to aura cleansing, chakra balancing, spiritual nutrition, exercise, breath control, balancing male/female and left/right sides of the brain, to heal mind and body, spirit and emotion, and to move into the future. Soozi Holbeche was born in Sri Lanka, grew up a Buddhist, was educated at a Roman Catholic convent in the UK, became a Sufi, and then became assistant to Paul Solomon minister and metaphysical teacher in the USA). She spent time with the Findhorn Foundation and gave seminars at the Edgar Cayce summer school. She has traveled world-wide as a teacher, healer and counselor and worked with Aboriginals, Native Americans, and Africans in South Africa. She works with the chronically poor and deprived in the townships around Cape Town and Soozi is an intuitive diagnostician and author of a number of books. She is regarded as a key spokeswoman in the human potential movernent.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM IN THEATER 1 Islam and the World's Religions: An Open Forum Mawlana Mujahidul Islam Qasmi; Dr. Mawlani Khalilur Rahman Sajjad Nomani "Our experience in the field of human services has prompted us to integrate religious institutions into our work for humanity and peace in India." These distinguished religious leaders will share their spiritually inspiring experiences in a number of discourses which will be of great interest to people of different faith communities. The spirit of this session is openness, dialogue, and creative exchange between religions. Mujahidul Islam Qasimi is a reknowned 'alim (religious leader) from India. He is a Secretary General of All India Milli Council, the Director of the Fiqh
ny of India and he is Amir (President) Imarat-e Shaniah in Bihar, India. In the field of dawah and working with people of other faiths, Mawlani Nomani is the most influential Muslim religious leader l'alim), having international repute.
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