Book Title: 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 GIFTS OF SERVICE TO THE WORLD Dhammayietra Center for Peace The Dhammayietra Center was established to help build acceptance of peace in Cambodia after three decades of war, isolation and great internal turmoil. As a Buddhist institution working with other temples, monks, and the general public, the Center attempts to continually reinforce the message of non-violence and peace Dhammayietra Center for Peace and Non-violence CAMBODIA The Grail Gift of Service for the New Millennium Religious searching, intercultural understanding, and fostering a culture of generosity and commitment to justice will be the core of the programs at the new Grail Center in Kleinmond, Western Cape. Included will be retreats and special programs for women and children with AIDS. The Grail REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA International Workcamps International workcamps give individuals the opportunity to live and work with an international group of volunteers for 2 to 4 weeks. Volunteers undertake valuable community service and gain insight into the culture and traditions of other participants. The international workcamp movement promotes greater international understanding and peace. Quaker Peace Center REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA The Word Foundation / The Spirit Channel Ltd. The Word Foundation is a new not-for-profit Internet based website for Religion and Spirituality. Its mission is to serve as an authoritative international resource for individuals and organizations seeking information in connection with Religion and Spirituality. Accordingly, the Word Foundation will develop formal relationships with key religious and spiritual organizations to include web broadcast rights, multi-media broadcast rights, and print publication rights for all forms of Religious and Spiritual content will range from Religious and Spiritual services, ceremonies, celebrations, and festivals, to Religious and Spiritual educational and cultural activities. The Word Foundation will also develop a world-wide directory of temples, shrines, mosques, churches and other religious and spiritually-oriented organizations, related social outreach and community services, and appropriate spiritual publications and broadcasts. The Word Foundation will also develop a program of offline events and educational activities The Word Foundation USA ISKCON University ISKCON University of Bhagavata Culture will be a center for learning about the deeper meaning of life and living. The main focus of the University will be the cultivation of human values and the exploration of religious truths. The institution will have various departments, including the College of Sankirtana, a College of Brahamacaries and monastic life, a Department of Language, a Department of Theobiology, an Advanced Studies in Mantra and Spiritual Technology, a School of Interreligious Studies, a School of Srimad Bhagavatam and Vedanta, a School of Health and Natural living. a College of Ayurveda and Naturopathy (Alternative Medicine), a College of Art and Culture, the Ranganiketan College of Performing Arts, and a School of Martial Arts. This project is taking place at Imphal, Manipur, in northeast India, and will provide a new model for educa tion - one that integrates spiritual values. Through emphasizing the importance of human values such as self-knowledge, charity, and truthfulness, the University hopes to inspire effective and innovative solutions to problems such as drug addiction and crime. Iskcon University of Bhagavata Culture INDIA Bophelo Health Game and Other Terminal Disease Games More than 60,000 pupils in the townships are involved in schools and clubs playing board games that promote the renunciation of violence and the promise to promote peace and interracial relation ships. The games also create awareness of AIDS and other terminal diseases Dr. Ashley Totana — Mashego REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA 16 BUILDING BRIDGES OF UNDERSTANDING & COOPERATION Jain Education Interational 2010_03 For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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