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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10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 3.80 If You Are A Friend Of God, Fire Is Your Water (Rumi) Ms. Michal Golan When we fulfill our life's purpose and live with spiritual integrity, the whole world comes into alignment. In this dynamic, experiential workshop the archetypal energies of the 5 elements (ether, air, fire, water, and earth) are explored as a blue print for lifes creative journey. The alchemical transformation from fire into water occurs when a dream becomes real through our desire to create and our commitment to be. With clarity of vision, focus of intention, freedom of creativity, authentic presence, courage, and commitment to service we merge with the eternal flame within us; we drink from the fountain of Life and it is then, that we truly begin to serve. It is not our privilege, it is our responsibility Michal Golan, RSCP, RPP demonstrates the expanded possibilities for humanity when spiritual principles are incorporated. She is a founding member of A Season for Nonviolence-LA and served as the program coordinator for its first campaign in 1998. She is the Co founder of Fire into Water, a transformational program for the realization of one's life vision.
10:00 AM-11:00 AM IN COMMERCE 2.60 Muslims in Post-Apartheid South Africa Mr. Adli Jacobs This program will give a historical overview of Muslims under apartheid and perpsectives on Muslims living in a postapartheid society. The role of Muslims as a part of a broader citizenry rather than as a religious minority will be analyzed Their role in response to the media and the economy will be discussed. Finally, Mr. Jacobs will reflect on variou socioreligious movements--such as PAGAD—in South Africa, in terms of a particular response to post-apartheid realities. Director, Typeface Media, Editor, Al Hujaj magazine. Founding member of both the Call of Islam and the World Conference for Religion and Peace, South African Chapter
10:00 AM–11:30 AM IN THEATER 8 Nurturing the Flame: Keeping the Spirit Alive for Individual and Organizational Transformation Mr. H. Timothy Ewing; Ms. Anne M. Harbison; Mr. Stephen L. Ruedisili This program addresses the growing need to find meaning and purpose through the organizations in which we work. Considering both eastern and western models, this session reflects on the potential for organizational transformation through the spiritual development of its members, vocational calling of individuals and organizations, how organizations can kindle or smother our spirits, and the meaning of work. Mr. H. Timothy Ewing is an adjunct faculty member at the School for International Training in Brattleboro, VT As a facilitator for domestic and international multicultural understanding and team building, he has worked for profit and non-profit organizations in Australia, Mexico, Germany, and Bermuda Ms. Anne M. Harbison is currently completing her doctorate at Harvard University. She has done rescarch at the Harvard Divinity School and on the teaching staff of the Leadership Project at the Kurnedy School of Government. Mr. Stephen L. Ruedisil. Esq. is a trial attorney and advocacy instructor who specializes in international negotiations and cross cultural communications. He has taught at the University of Zambia in a Peace Corps pilot project entitled "Lawyers for Africa and ran the Environmental Law Trial Advocacy program for the Environmental Council of Zambia
10:00 AM-11:30 AM IN SCIENCE 3.89 Introduction to Centering Prayer Mr. Urs Geiges; Mrs. Sylvia Collier; Mr. Brian Podesta This workshop offers an introduction to the Christian Contemplative Tradition, with a particular focus on the practices and writings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers of carly Christiandom. It is precisely their teachings that provided the building stones for bridges leading to interfaith dialogue during the latter part of this century. This workshop will teach the method of Centering Prayer, which is taught in the context of Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading) and as such is a contemporary form of an ancient prayer practice and puts a certain order and regularity to it. Swiss by birth-South African by choice since 1995. Urs has been practicing Centering Prayer since 1992. She is a founding member of COSA and is an accredited Facilitator of Centering Prayer retreats Sylvia has been practicing Centering Prayer for eight years. She was a founding member and National Secretary of Contemplative Outreach South Africa. She is an accredited presenter for Contemplative Outreach, a leader of Centering Prayer retreats, and a practicing teacher of Alexander technique. Mr. Podesta is the retired manager of education for Contemplative Outreach South Africa. He has been practicing Centering Prayer for six years. He is an accredited presenter of introductory workshops and trainer of presenters. He is also a member of the regional steering committee.
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10:00 AM-10:45 AM IN ST. MARKS Liberation Theology in Action at the Beginning of a New Century Bishop Don Samuel Ruiz Garcia In this presentation, Bishop Don Samuel Ruiz Garcia of Chiapas, Mexico, will explore the role and of Liberation Theology in the coming century. Bishop Garcia will focus on how Liberation Theology can provide a basis for social justice action in Latin America, and throughout the world. Bishop Don Samuel Ruiz Garcia is the Bishop of the Diocese of San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico. He has been the principal negotiator for several years in peace talks between the government of Mexico and the Mayan Zapatistas
10:00 AM-11:30 AM IN SCIENCE 3.47 Owners Manual for the Human Body Mr. Singh Sahib Most people regularly tune-up their cars for peak performance and long life - but not so with their own physical body. People forget that their own bodies need the same devoted attention and maintenance to give us the energy and well-being necessary for living a full and happy life. Kundalini yoga is an ancient science with the technology to maintain and tune-up the human body so that it can achieve peak performance at every age and stage of life. The presenters hope that you'll get a chuckle out of their format, and take to heart the idea that your body is very important and needs regular daily tune-up. Singh Sahib Avtar Singh Khalsa, a minister of Sikh Dharma, has been practising yoga for over 30 years. For the past 27 years he has been directly involved with Kundalini Yoga. His current assignment is that of Africa
10:00 AM–11:30 AM IN SCIENCE 3.81 The Psychoneuroimmune Network: Conceptual Overview and Relevance for Self-Regulation Dr. Simon Whitesman The field of Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) explores the relationship between the mind, brain and immune systems.
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