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 Tuesday, July 13, 2004
INTERRELIGIOUS SESSION 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Christian Perspectives on Interreligious Dialogue
Joan Botam Casals
Julián Garcia Hernando
Fernando R. Garrapucho
Room 117, Spanish/English/Catalan Panel Discussion
Senior Christian leaders from Spain engage in a panel discussion that aims at developing a deep analysis of the outcomes of interreligious dialogue, with particular reference to peace and reconciliation, from a Christian perspective.
Joan Botam Casals has a Ph.D. in Theology from the Pontificia Università Gregoriana de Roma; he is the president of the ecumenical center of Catalonia and the spokesperson of the association "Christianism in the 21th century".
Julián Garcia Hernando has been the secretary of the Commission for the interdenominational relationships of the Spanish Bishops'Conference; currently he is the director of the Ecumenical Center of the Missionaries of the Unity ("Centro Ecumenico de las Missioneras de la Unidad").
Fernando R. Garrapucho is the director of the Center for the Eastern and Ecumenical Studies Juan XXIII ("Centro de Estudios Orientales y Ecuménicos Juan XXIII") in Salamanca and the director of the scholarly magazine Diálogo ecuménico.
Self Discipline, Peace and Spiritual Growth Sudhir Shah
Raksha Shah
Room 120, English Lecture, Seminar
Self-discipline requires an understanding of oneself in relation to one's environment and an awareness of the ways to live in harmony with all creatures of this universe. The Jain principle of non-possessiveness/non-attachment is a realistic, practical and rational approach to self-discipline with a solid foundation in the social system. Its basis is individual moral growth, with direct relevance for the society of which the individual is a part. Its main thrust is on a balanced society consisting of disciplined individuals. The talk will explore the challenges and practical applications off Non-possessiveness as a tool to selfdiscipline in daily life.
Active member of JAINA education committee and Public Affairs Council and Jain representative of Yale University Interfaith group, Sudhir Shah has been involved in Jain education for 10 years. He is the author of Think of These Things a collection of articles on the application of Jain philosophy.
Raksha Shah is a visiting lecturer on Jain Philosophy at the University of Mumbai. She writes a spiritual column in one of the leading newspapers, and has presented papers on religious and philosophical topics at seminars and conferences. She has many degrees, including a Diploma in Jain Philosophy (Distinction).
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Future Search: People Acting Together For a More Inclusive and Collaborative Community Sandra Janoff
Ruth McCambridge Aideen McGinley
Room 121, English Interactive Workshop
Future search is a powerful tool that honors the principles of "whole system in the room", diversity, reality-based dialogue, accountability and common ground for action. Participants will learn Future Search principles, methodology and applications in communities around the world, and learn how to apply future search principles to tasks of concern to them. You will come away with a common ground vision agreed to by all participants, energy and commitment to cooperate from key stakeholders, and implementation plans and immediate next steps.
Sandra Janoff co-developed the principle-based methodology called Future Search. She and her partner co-direct Future Search Network, and have co-authored Future Search: An Action Guide for Finding Common Ground in Organizations and Communities.
Ruth McCambridge has had more than thirty-five years of experience working in and with social justice and community based nonprofits. McCambridge has written extensively on nonprofit management and governance. She has a special interest in helping to build communities and fields of practice through participatory planning processes.
Aideen McGinley is Permanent Secretary of the Department of Culture, Arts, and Leisure, and was formerly Chief Executive of Fermanagh District Council. She was awarded an OBE in the Millennium Honours list, and has successfully completed the Leadership Challenge and a United States Information Agency Programme on Sustainable Economic Development.
Practical Steps Along the Pathways to Peace
Room 122, English Lecture
Peacebuilding in the 21st century must take on a much wider remit than in the past and should include making peace with the environment, as well as our enemies, working for sustainability at all levels. We must look at the new challenges we face and why conventional wisdom fails to meet these. Participants will learn necessary dispositions for peacebuilding based on the teachings of Gandhi and Chiara Lubich. The seven basic principles of sustainability will be discussed here, as well as the emerging role of women as peacebuilders in a multi faith society, and as custodians of the environment.