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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Sikhs and share the hopes of the majority of people from all religious and ethnic backgrounds who seek to end bigotry and hatred by making a united stand against terrorism. (38 min.) A discussion session immediately follows.
Producer/director/scriptwriter Vinanti Sarkar has over 15 years of experience, two MA degrees from Columbia University and an ABD doctoral thesis in Mass Media Communications using new media technology and specializing in dramatic literacy TV programs. Her films include SHAKTI: She is Vital Energy on rural women of India, All That Glitters and Facing the Challenge on the late former Prime Minister of Inda, Indira Gandhi.
Dr. Harbans Lal, Ph.D., is an emeritus professor of pharmacology and neuroscience, University of North Texas Health Science Center. He is president of the Academy of Guru Granth Studies.
Tari Sesaji Tri Yoni Saraswati: Dance Offering Tri Yoni Saraswati
Ni Wayan Sekariani
Princess Gusti Koes Murtiyah
Nurlina Syahrir
Eddy Supriono Wirabhumi
Auditorium (1:30-2:30), English/Spanish/Catalan
Artistic Performance
This offering is to Saraswati the Goddess of all Knowledge, Arts and Wisdom. In the culture of South Sulawesi she is known as Colliq Pujie Arung Pancana Toa, the author of the world heritage-literature La Galigo. From three sacred feminine ethnic roots, we pray within Bhineka Tunggal Ika-Diversity in Unity to the Nature, the Ancestors and the great oneness of God. Music: I Wayan Sadra, Waluyo, Misback, Galih Naga Seno, Subjha Ilham & Suprapto Suryodarmo.
Ni Wayan Sekariani (Batuan, Bali, Indonesia) directs a sanggar (studio) for teaching traditional Balinese dance to local children and international students from the USA, Japan, Europe and Mexico. For generations her family has carried forth dances from the village of Batuan; Legong, Gambuh, Calonarang and Topeng. She performs in festivals, temple ceremonies and offers workshops internationally. She is a founding member of Yayasan Dharma Samuan Tiga in Bedulu, Bali.
Princess Gusti Murtiyah (Karaton Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia) is the daughter of Sri Susuhunan Paku Buwono XII of Karaton Surakarta. She holds a degree in Javanese Literature and is director of Yayasan Pawiyatan Budaya Karaton Surakarta, which supports preservation and development of the dances, art, culture and rituals of Javanese Society. She has performed in Jakarta, Malaysia, Japan, the Netherlands, USA, France, Germany and Hong Kong.
Nurlina Syahrir (Makassar, SouthSulawesi, Indonesia) received an M.A. in Peforming Arts Studies at Universitas Gajah Madah in Yogyakarta, Java. She is director of the Theater, Dance and Music Program and teaches undergraduate and graduate students at Makassar National University. She is currently Dance Chair for the Indonesian Artists Organization. An accomplished performer of the ritual dance Pakarena, Nurlina has created numerous works and performed nationally and internationally.
Program Descriptions Tuesday, July 13, 2004
ENGAGEMENT SESSION 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
As Costume Designer for "Sesaji Tunjung Saraswati," Eddy Wirabhumi (Karaton Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia) draws upon his lifelong study of the arts and culture of Indonesia. With his wife, Gusti Murtiyah, he serves on the board of directors of Media Karaton Surakarta, a monthly arts and culture newsletter published by foundation Yayasan Pawiyatan Budaya Karaton Kurakarta, Central Java.
Sounds of the Heart: Musical Explorations in Interfaith Dialogue
Russill Paul
Theater (2:30 PM-3:30 PM), English/Spanish/Catalan Artistic Performance
Weaving together a lush tapestry of the ancient Sanskrit hymns from the Vedas, mystical poetry and texts from the world's spiritual traditions, ecstatic devotional chanting and heartmoving instrumentation, master-musician and sound yogi Russill Paul offers a profound contemplative journey in sacred sound, drawing from East and West, ancient and modern. He is the author of The Yoga of Sound: Healing and Enlightenment through the Sacred Practice of Mantras, and is an acclaimed musician and best-selling producer of A.M. and P.M. Yoga Chants.
Russill Paul was born in South India. A monk under the late Dom Bede Griffiths, a pioneereing Benedictine spiritual teacher and modern day sage, Russill studied Sanskrit chanting and South Indian Classical Music in addition to yoga. Involved in the music industry for over two decades, he has recorded professionally for movie soundtracks under well known music directors in India and produced a wide selection of his own recordings in the USA with noted record labels The Relaxation Company and Gaiam, Inc.
ENGAGEMENT 3:00 PM 4:30 PM
Religion and Government: One Principle, Many Perspectives
C. Welton Gaddy Gwynne Guibord
Room 111, Spanish/English/Catalan
This discussion will be on the relationship between governments and diverse religious traditions in communities across the world; with a focus on the essential requirement of that relationship in protecting the integrity of religion and the independence of religious congregations.
The Rev. C. Welton Gaddy, Ph.D. is an ordained Baptist Minister and president of the Interfaith Alliance; he also serves as pastor for preaching and worship at Northminster (Baptist) Church, Monroe Louisiana.
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