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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and what is the perfection of faith (Ishan). The heart of Islam is in the perfection of faith, which is obtained through spirituality. "It is to worship God as if you see him, and if you see Him not, he nevertheless sees you." Learn about the spiritual aspect of Islam from a renowned spiritual leader who will detail issues of purification of the self, meditation, and pure worship, with a short dhikr (remembrance of God) to follow.
Shayhk Muhammad Nazim Adil al Haqqani is one of the foremost Islamic authorities in Turkey and Cyprus, and is the worldwide leader and Sufi master of the Naqshbandi Sufi Order. Shaykh Nazim is the spiritual advisor to students worldwide, many of whom are social, cultural, and political leaders.
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10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 3.49
Truth and Tradition
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Ms. Nana A. Makhanya
This workshop will invite participants to answer the question "What is Truth" from the perspective of their own tradition or experience. This conversation will provide the basis for discussions on personal beliefs, attitudes and understandings. Miss Nana Angel Makhanya is a gifted and dedicated woman who is a Roman Catholic and a traditional healer employed by DOH. She utilises her training as a traditional healer to work on issues of HIV and AIDS in South Africa.
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10:00 AM-11:00 AM IN SCIENCE 3.46
Walking the Way 1: Five Aspects of Buddhist Practice
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Rev. Heng Sure; Bhikshuni Heng Liang: Dr. Snjezana Akpinar; Dr. Martin Verhoeven; Mr. Bhikshuni Heng Ch'ih; Mr. Bhikshuni Heng Tung
Rev. Sure will explore the practice of Buddhist sutras and the ethical guidelines essential to this practice. The role of esoteric practices in Buddhism in general and the relevance of devotional practices will also be addressed. Five Sessions -each a modular unit; attendees are welcome at one class or all classes.
Reverend Heng Sure is the Director of the Berkeley Buddhist Monastery in Berkeley, CA and serves as a Board member of the United Religions
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Bhikshuni Heng Liang is an American Buddhist nun. She has been a Disciple for 20 years of the late Tripitaka Master Hsuan Hua. She has her M.A. from Dharma Realm Buddhist University.
Dr. Snjezana Akpinar is a Chancellor at Dharma Realm Buddhist University. Dr. Snjezana has Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from the University of Istanbul.
Martin Verhoeven was a Buddhist monk for 18 years and is currently Associate Professor of History and Asian Religion at the Institute for World Religions in Berkeley, California.
Bhikshuni Heng Chih is an American Buddhist nun. Heng Ch'ih has been a Disciple for 30 years of the late Tripitaka Master Hsuan Hua. She has her M.A. from Dharma Realm Buddhist University.
Bhikshuni Heng Tung is a Taiwanese Buddhist nun, Disciple for 10 years of the late Tripitaka Master Hsuan Hua. Heng Tung has B.A. in Chinese Studies from Fu Jen University, Taiwan.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN ENGINEERING 3.15 Wilderness Within - The Spirit of Wilderness
Mr. Gavin Robertson; Phillip van Zyl
For many years wilderness trails in South Africa have been used to facilitate contact with our "inner world" or psyche or soul. This experience is often very powerful and healing for people who go on trail, particularly for those who have had traumatic experiences in their lives. For example, one of the groups where this has been used in is youth at risk, e.g. first time offenders, street gangs, street children, youth from disadvantaged communities and with military personnel involved in the process of change. There are various theories relating to the power of the natural environment or the Spirit of
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Place and its link to the human psyche or the wilderness within. This lecture will explore the various ways wilderness trails have been used to promote health and healing in South Africa and their potential for other applications.
Gavin Robertson is a psychologist with the National Peace Accord Trust. He currently runs wilderness experiences for ex-combatants and militarized youths; wilderness adventure therapy programs for traumatized children; and adolescent wilderness rites of passage. Philip van Zyl is a psychologist attached to the University of Cape Town. He has worked widely in the area of ceremony and ritual as tools for organizational and personal change, consolidation, and transformation.
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10:00 AM-11:30 AM IN ST. MARKS
Women and Spirituality: The Role of Women as Spiritual Leaders and Practitioners in the 21st Century
H. H. Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati; Rev. Mary Manin Morrissey; Dr. Bibiji Inderjit Kaur; H. H. Guru Maa J. Saraswati; Sr. Joan Chatfield; Ms. Fatima Khan; Ms. Nokuzola Mndende
Women have the power to bring the true heart of spirituality into existence regardless of the obstacles life places in front of them. Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati along with other women of diverse faith traditions and spiritual backgrounds will share their teachings and insights into the spiritual issues facing women in the 21st century. How do women answer the universal spiritual question "who am I? Religion, race or sexual orientation doesn't matter when you are seeking the truth of who you are. By not allowing anyone to define us, women will create a shift in the next millennium. The true strength of being a woman is in the power of love.
Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati is the founder of Kashi Ashram an interfaith spiritual community that embraces the sacred practices of many traditions. Ma's teachings are based upon a commitment to humanity through service. Ma is a Trustee of the Parliament of the World's Religions and works to promote interfaith dialogue and global cooperation for peace.
Rev. Mary Manin Morrissey is co-founder and Senior Minister of the Living Enrichment Center in Portland, Oregon. She is also the president of the Association for Global New Thought. She is the best-selling author of Building Your Field of Dreams.
Dr. Bibiji Inderjit Kaur holds the distinguished position of "Bhai Sahiba" and has authored numerous books and other publications to instruct people in the Sikh teachings. Bibiji has been a presenter at numerous world conferences including the United Nations Fourth World Meeting on the Status of Women, the White House Outreach Round Table for Women, and the World Interfaith Conference in Rome, Italy.
Guru Maa Jyotishanand Saraswati is the Founder of the Vedic Heritage Foundation, and Director of the Sri Hanuman Mandir.
Sister Joan Chatfield is a Catholic Nun and the director of research and planning for the Marinol Sisters.
Director, Muslim Women's Federation, Cape Town.
Ms. Nokuzola Mndende (practitioner of African indigenous religion and scholar at the South Africa University of Cape Town, National Chairperson of the National Council of African Traditional Religion.
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11:00 AM-12:00 PM IN THEATER 3 Confucianism and Ethnicity: A South African Perspective
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Prof. Arthur Song
This lecture explores Confucianism as a peculiarly Chinese philosophical outlook on life. The presenter will examine the possibility of applying Confucian principles to the complex problems being experienced in South Africa.
Prof. Arthur Song is the Dean of the Faculty of Theology and Religion Studies. He is Chinese, and was born in South Africa.
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