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
64 Ways for 64 Days Guide to Practice Nonviolence The 64 Ways calendar was developed as an educa tional tool to introduce people to the values, principles and simple practice of non-violence as a way of life. It facilitates a daily practice by offering 64 basic things that anyone can do effortlessly. The first third of the calendar focuses on practicing non-violence within ourselves, the middle third guides readers in daily interactions with each other, and the last part illustrates how to become caring and contributing members of a diverse community. The calendar also contains inspirational quotes from dynamic leaders such as Gandhi, Dr. King, Black Elk, Maya Angelou, Cesar Chavez, Marianne Williamson, Thich Nhat Hanh and Eleanor Roosevelt. It demonstrates that non-violence is an intrinsic element of diverse cultures, ethnicities, religions and all walks of life. By implementing these daily practices, people can dramatically change their lives, and in so doing, change their entire community. A Season for Non-violence. LA has so far distributed 5,000 posters and has translated the guides into Spanish. A Season for Nonviolence-LA USA
Kashi Center for Advanced Spiritual Studies: Interfaith Retreat and Conference Center The Kashi Center for Advanced Spiritual Studies Interfaith Retreat & Conference Center is a multi-dimensional center dedicated to the spiritual enrichment of humanity. Guided by the work of Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati and the Kashi Ashram, our vision is to provide a sacred gathering ground for all traditions. The Center embraces diversity, bridges cultures and values, initiates dialogue, and contributes global perspectives for the future. The Kashi Center is committed to enriching the lives of individuals who seek to deepen their awareness, stimulate their intellect. challenge themselves, transform their lives, and renew their spiritual path. The Center provides programs that integrate eastern and western perspectives and practices. The Kashi Center for Advanced Spiritual Studies Project 2000 will sponsor regional conferences that initiate interfaith dialogue and cooperation, promote religious freedom, and foster world peace. Our vision is to celebrate and embrace our diversity and commonality, and to establish a regional interfaith organization and support the continued mission of the Parliament and other interfaith organizations. Kashi Foundation USA
Global Mediation & Reconciliation Consultation Services Project The Global Mediation and Reconciliation Consulta tion Services Project (GMRS) was launched at the Hague Appeal for Peace in their Transforming Vio lent Conflict Strand. This project was also presented on the panel, "Building an Effective World Security System: Enhancing the Capacity of the United Nations to Prevent and Resolve Armed Conflict." Timed to commemorate the UN Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non Violence for the World's Children, the GMRS has a specialty in interreligious conflict transformation, and it provides innovative approaches to diplomacy from both professional and NGO practitioners to strengthen the UN's response to violent conflict. GMRS offers contemporary consultation and training services in reconciliation leadership to address the world's 21st century challenges - bringing closure and peaceful settlement to conflict situations Center for Strategic Change and Global Leadership USA
Interfaith Pilgrimage of the Middle Passage: a Gift from the Ancestors A year-long pilgrimage of interfaith and multi-racial participants retraced the Triangular Slave Route from the U.S. to West Africa. This walking prayerful journey was created to nourish seeds of genuine consciousness, where the ravages of racism and oppres. sion no longer plague our minds and the human spirit is liberated to grow in greater truth. Interfaith Pilgrimage of the Middle Passage USA
BUILDING BRIDGES OF UNDERSTANDING & COOPERATION
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