Parliament of Worlds Religion 2004 Barcelona

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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Program Descriptions Friday, July 9, 2004
INTRARELIGIOUS SESSION 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Thomas Merton: The Monk's Response in Times of Crucial Choices Fernando Beltran Llavador Francisco Rafael De Pascual
and is dedicated to preparing leaders to create communities of Christian Reconciliation across the boundaries that divide humanity He is author of Community, Communitas, and Cosmos and The Religious Experience of Paul the Messianic Jew. Dr. Bond is a member of the Church of the Brethren (Anabaptist).
Room 122, Spanish/English Lecture and Dialogue
A native of San Diego, California, and participant in the Nazarene Church, Ms. Cera is a recent graduate of Yale Divinity School. Her interests are in the study of Christian reconciliation, especially as it relates to women and the body. She plans to continue her studies in theology at the doctoral level
Thomas Merton's contemplative response is, in a way, representative of the universal monastic journey as well as of an itinerary for human growth and fulfillment. This presentation will show, through Merton's unique witness, that the way of the monk (whether charismatic or institutional) implies a rootedness in the ground of the Spirit. For Merton, our present responsibility, much more demanding than in the past, requires a new creativity and openness, and a sincere solidarity with people of other religions, cultures and traditions which, beyond the gains of dialogue itself, may reach the level of true communion.
Originally from New York City and raised Roman Catholic with Episcopal influences, Ms. Miono utilizes her professional training in food service for Christian hospitality, table fellowship, and the ministry of Reconciliation in Christ. She currently serves as head of dining services at Yale Divinity School.
Rev. Dr. B. Herbert Martin, Sr. was chaplain to Mayor Harold Washington of Chicago and pastor of Progressive Community Center, The People's Church. He is adjunct professor at the University of Chicago Divinity School and founder of the "institute of Lay Theological Education." He is currently working to establish international prayer communities in Africa and the African Diaspora for peace, healing and reconciliation.
Fernando Beltran Llavador is a teacher trainer at the University of Salamanca and a Thomas Merton Society International Advisor. He has recently directed a thesis on the poetry of Thomas Merton by Spanish researcher Sonia Petisco.
Zen Meditation Practice Rosan Daido
Cistercian monk and the Director of CISTERCIUM, Francisco Rafael De Pascual has been responsible for the translation of some writings about and by Thomas Merton. He was co-responsible for the first two Merton retreats in Spain, and has been collaborating with Fernando Beltran on diverse Merton and Merton-related events.
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The Praxis of Reconciliation: Restoring the Broken Arm of the Cross Gilbert Bond Angela Cera Pamela Miano B. Herbert Martin, Sr.
Zen is the total pure meditation, unconditioning all karmas and attaining the universal dharma. It is freedom from and of body and mind, in seated stillness and daily dynamics, It is the cultivation/verification of unconditional peace and unsurpassed awakening. It is the core practice of the Awakened Way. This workshop explores Zen meditation's mechanisms and allows partipants to experience it.
Room 123, English Interactive Workshop
Rev. Rosan Daido (Dr. Osamu Yoshida), a Professor at Toyo University, is founder and Abbot of the Missouri Zen Center. He received his Ph.D. and M.Phil. both from Columbia University, and has authored several books, including Limitless Life and No Selfa New Systematic Interpretation of Buddhism
Christian Reconciliation is more than forgiveness. In its original revelation it was the creation of communities of inclusive otherness, bringing the outsider within the same sacred space. This program demonstrates how to create identities of inclusive otherness through the praxis of Christian Reconciliation, creating spaces for healing, holy listening, and transformation. It addresses the multiple realms of Christian Reconciliation: a) interior; b) interpersonal; c) communal and d) inter-communal. This program continues from today's "Service of Examination" Morning Observance and concludes with the part-three Agape Meal during the lunch break period. Written materials provided in English, Spanish, Arabic and French
What is CaoDai and What Does It Say About Peace? Hum Bui Hung Lam Ven. Tuong-Dinh Le Room 125, English Lecture
Diverse outer appearances of religions has brought conflict among people igniting cruel wars fought in of the name of God. To bring harmony between religions and peace among humanity, the CaoDai faith was founded with the principle that all religions are of the same origin and principle, and are
Dr. Gilbert I. Bond is Associate Professor of Theology and African American Studies at Yale Divinity School. He is the president and founder of the leadership Center for Christian Reconciliation, Inc.,
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