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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Special Programs
Sikh Celebration & Activities
Films Educational videos on the Sikh Faith July 8th - 12th 2004 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
During the 2004 Parliament of the World's Religions the international Sikh community will be observing and celebrating four historic anniversaries. Through these celebrations the international Sikh community will share their spirituality and promote global peace and welfare for all.
Kirtan Singing of hymns from the Sikh Scripture
Seminars On topics related to the Sikh faith
The international Sikh community welcome participants from the Parliament and the Forum to join in commemorating these momentous anniversaries with the following activities:
Amrit Sanchar - Sikh Baptism Ceremony July 12th 2004 from 2:30 - 5:00 PM
Akhand Paath Continuous reading of the Sikh Scripture - Guru Granth Sahib ji
Langar Preparation and serving of blessed vegetarian food July 7th 2004 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM July 8 - 13th 2004 from 12:00 - 3:00 PM
· Arambh (commencement) of the reading,
July 10th at 1:00 PM
• Bhog (culmination of the reading,
July 12th at 1:00 PM
Exhibition Exhibits to include the Israeli-Palestinian Healing Quilt, artistic panels depicting hopes for peace from The Ribbon International, and murals from the Assembly at Montserrat.
Sponsored by Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (Birmingham, UK).
Readings of Sacred Scriptures of the Religious Communities of Barcelona
Every day, during the Parliament event, from 5.30 p.m to 6.30 PM
Sunday, July 11 Christian-Catholic Tradition (Sta Ma del Pi Church, Plaça del Pi)
Thursday, July 8 Christian-Ortodox Tradition (c/Aragó 181, baixos) Hindu Tradition (Samskara Center, Ronda Universidad, 7,6o4a
Monday, July 12 Baha'i Tradition (c/Galileo, 336, pral) Tibetan Budist Tradition (c/Rosselló 181 (cantonada c/Aribau))
Friday, July 9 Zen Budist Tradition (c/Montcada 31-33, pral 2a) Islamic Tradition (c/Tallers, 55, entresol)
The Sikh community will offer a continous reading of its Sacred Text from Saturday, July 10 at 1:00 PM to Monday, July 12 at 1:00 PM in the Sikh venue.
Saturday, July 10 Christian-Evangelist Tradition (c/Tallers 26) Taoist Tradition (c/Córcega 530, entresol 1a)
The Jewish communities (Conservative and Liberal) can not provide a reading place because of a lack of security measures.
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