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
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This presentation will provide an overview of this information, so that participants may conceptualize the Mind/Body as a dynamic, integrated system, which continuously self-regulates in response to information from both itself and the environment. With this theoretical context, the presenter will illustrate the role of self-regulation as a therapeutic strategy (within healthcare), using mindfulness meditation as a model. An experiential introduction to eating and breath-based meditation will be undertaken.
Dr. Simon Whitesman has a deep interest in the clinical application of Behavioral Medicine. He is currently undertaking a post-graduate Dissertation at the University of Cape Town. he is currently working as Faculty of the Health Sciences Department, where he is investigating the role of self-regulatory therapeutic interventions and stress reduction on
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The Rebirth of Buddha
Mr. Brian Rycroft
This workshop will invite participants to join in a meditation session after a lecture and video by Ryuho Okawa. The lecture will focus on the concept of the Rebirth of Buddha, and will invite participants to meditate on this subject. The video shown is entitled The Age of Choice in Religion.
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Brian is a volunteer worker for Kofuku-no-Kagaku (The Institute for Research in Human Happiness), a religious organisation which aims to create utopia on earth. He was born in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal, has traveled the world extensively, and recently joined the Institute in London.
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10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.45 The Spiritual Outlook of African Bushman
Mr. Michael Shann Ferreira
This lecture will present a concise, six point description of the spiritual outlook of Bushman gathered through personal interaction. Particular attention will also be paid to their spiritual In look,' or trance practices. These findings will explain the Bushmen's approach to representation at events such as the Parliament of the World's Religions.
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10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.74 Vrindavan - The Land of Krishna
Mr. Michael Shann Ferreira has learned healing methods and practices with a group of native Bushman since 1976. This contact and interaction with the Bushman has consisted of short but intensive encounters in their wilderness retreats, and has spread over 20 years and with two generations.
Swami B.A. Paramadvaiti
A presentation of the historical and ecological condition of the holy place of Vrindavan. As one of the most visited holy places of the Hindus, it is the home of more than 5,000 temples and innumerable ashrams. Important to Hindus and in particular, devotees of Krishna from all over the world, Vrindavan's visitors are ever-increasing in number. Swami Paramadvaiti is involved in the restoration projects of ancient temples and sacred sights and directs various ashrams in Vrindavan. He is also involved in the development of solutions for various ecological problems in the area. He will present the actual situation of Vrindavan and also give an introduction to the history and importance of this holy place.
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Swami B.A. Paramadvaiti is the coordinator of the WWA committee, and is Siddhanta-Guru Varga Dignity Member of WVA Environmental committee. A monk since 1971, Swami Ba Paramadvaiti started the Vrinda Mission in South America, which now includes centers in 20 other Countries.
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10:00 AM-11:00 AM IN SCIENCE 3.46 Walking the Way II: 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
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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. There will be five sessions. 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 Initiative.
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.
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Martin Verhoeven received his Ph.D. from the University of WisconsinMadison on the American encounter with Asian religions. He 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. He is also an Adjunct Professor of History & Religion at the Pacific School of Religion, Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. Bhikshuni Heng Ch'ih 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.
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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.
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11:00 AM-12:00 PM GOOD HOPE ARENA
Buddhism in the 21st Century
Dharma Master Hsin Tao
An exploration of twenty-six centuries of Buddhist thought. A consideration of the influence of Buddhist thought on other belief and thought systems (religious, scientific, political, etc.) and their influences on Buddhism. Finally, a discussion of the ever more urgent need for all positive forces to work together for salvation of humankind, all living creatures, and the Earth itself. Dharma Master Hsin Tao was born in Burma in 1948, educated in the Buddhist order at age 25, spent 8 years in ascetic practice, founded Lingchiu shan monastic community in Fu-long in 1983. Established the WRM development foundation with branches in Taipei and New York in 1991.
11:00 AM-11:45 AM IN SCIENCE 3.49 Creating Alternative High Schools and Charter Schools
Ms. Nancy Jackson
The Prologue Alternative High School model, a Chicago, grassroots based educational initiative has been effectively educating drop out youth, adult, and young adult beginning readers. and learning diabled students since 1973. The initiative is inspired by Freire's social criticism, and is a part of the Freedom Schools movement.
Executive Director of a Chicago-based non-profit organization which works to empower people through education, developing critical thinking skills, economic development, and active citizenship. She has completed graduate studies at Wayne State University and Johns Marshall Law School. She is the founding Director of the Girl's Best Friend Foundation.
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