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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The Heroes Project A Season for Non-violence -LA, in collaboration with the Agape International Center of Truth, has publicly honored heroes of non-violence in many communities - ordinary people who are living extraordinary lives and are making a difference through their nonviolent choices and actions. These individuals and/or organizations were acknowledged for their "Generosity of Heart and Soul, Brightness of Mind, and Brilliance of Spirit." Whether it be cultivating a peace garden in the inner city, working creatively with atrisk youth, feeding the homeless or spiritually uplifting long term inmates, each person and/or organization demonstrated an outstanding willingness to serve their fellow human beings through their vision, faith, courage, dedication and passion for truth and justice. A Season for Non-violence — LA USA
The World Religions Museum The Museum of World Religions (WRM) in Taipei, Taiwan, a center for interreligious exchange and dialogue, is devoted to promoting respect and understanding for the world's diverse religious and spiritual traditions. Exhibiting religious art from around the world, the Museum allows visitors to experience the power and beauty of religion - while educating them as well. The WRM is an initiative of Dharma Master Hsin Tao, the Founder of Ling-chiu mountain monastery in Taiwan, and is built on Master Tao's vision that all of the world religions share core spiritual values. Like the branches of the Bodhi Tree, the symbol of the Buddha's compassion, all of the world's great faiths as well as the "primal religions" of indigenous peoples are branches of the same universal search for purpose, meaning and enlightenment. The Museum will be a shrine to the spirit expressed in all of the World Religions and a sanctuary honoring the varied faiths and interconnected branches of the global community. In addition to exhibiting an extensive collection of religious art from around the world, the Museum will make use of the latest in museum and multi-media technology to give every visitor an unforgettable encounter with the power of human religions. The Museum will challenge the visitors to learn more about their own faith as well as the faiths of others. To be true to our own cherished traditions, the Museum posits that visitors need to better understand other belief systems that challenge and complement their own. The Museum will invite all visitors to widen their horizons, and reach out with their hearts and minds to embrace other members of the global community as partners and friends Museum of World Religions - Taipei TAIWAN, R.O.c.
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Art of Living Festival The Art of Living Festival, held annually at the University of Cape Town, brings together over 6,000 people from diverse spiritual paths and philosophies. It encompasses: unity and diversity: the celebration of life; the care of the earth, body, mind and soul; and a full program of presentations, workshops, displays, multicultural music and dance, and the creative and healing arts. The Wellstead Association REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
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Children's Peace Education Project Children's Peace Education Project uses theater, dance and storytelling to teach young adults and children peaceful conflict resolution and the essential elements of nonviolent social change. The central features of this methodology are role-plays and body/mind integration. Pathways To Peace USA
Living Treasure of North American Heritage Awards The Living Treasure of North America Heritage awards will be presented annually (or semi-annually) to honor individuals working to preserve the her itage of indigenous North American people and those working to protect the land. The award cele brations will raise awareness of the value of Earthcentered traditions and activities. At the first award celebration, Prairyerth UU Fellowship honored two Native American Elders in a day long conference and presentation drawing some 100 participants Prairyerth Unitarian Universalist Fellowship USA
CELEBRATING LIFE AND ITS POSSIBILITIES
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