Parliament of Worlds Religion 2009 Melbourne Australia

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

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Engagement Sessions
Engagement Sessions feature a wide variety of programs focusing on: (1) building capacity for religious and spiritual people, communities and organisations to collaborate with guiding institutions in service to a peaceful, just and sustainable future; (2) examples of successful programs and best practices that address critical issues around the world; and (3) creative approaches and tools for effective dialogue and collaboration.
Symposia
Participate in a variety of Symposia, each exploring a particular topic or issue in great depth over multiple days. The following symposia will be offered:
Religion and Ecology
• Connection to Copenhagen
• Poverty and Development
• War and the Role of Religion in a Just and Sustainable World
Sacred Sites, Sacred Solidarity
• Science and Religion
Educating Religious Leaders for a MultiReligious World
Enhancing Religious Leadership for the Future • Australian Schools: Educators and Students
• Voices of Latin America
See page 105 for more information.
Performances
Lectures, workshops and seminars are not the only ways to dialogue about religion! The Parliament also features a rich variety of performances, including music, dance, poetry and drama, by representatives of many religions and faith traditions from all over the world. Opportunities abound to be moved by artistic expression straight from the heart and spirit. See page 133 for more information.
Special Events
The 2009 Parliament features a number of special events that are categorically unique. They are:
• Indigenous Reception
Landscape of Faith
• International Partner Cities and 2009 Ambassadors Reception
• Paul Carus Award
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Indigenous Assembly
• Convocation of Hindu Spiritual Leaders See page 111 for more information.
Exhibitions
One hundred exhibition booths with a range of vendors, booksellers and representatives of a wide variety of religious, spiritual and service organisations sharing information about their work will be featured in Bays 13 and 14 of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. See page 57 for more information.
Visual Arts Presentations
A fantastic collection of work by international artists will be on display in the Exhibition Hall, Level One Foyer and Room 112. Art from various cultures and origins will be included in the gallery, providing a moving visual expression of the spirit of the 2009 Parliament. See page 57 for more information.
Films
We are pleased to offer a comprehensive line up of film-focused programs for our participants to celebrate the art of filmmaking as a medium for interreligious dialogue. See page 130 for more information.
Morning Observances
There will be opportunities to participate in religious or spiritual observances from your tradition or observe worship or sacred practices of another tradition. See page 126 for more information.
Open Space Sessions
The 2009 Parliament provides opportunities to engage with participants from around the world on topics of special interest through facilitated 'open space' dialogue and working sessions. Spaces are also available for meetings of groups, organisations and delegations. See page 134 for more information.
Partner Cities
The Partner Cities Network is an exciting new program developed by CPWR that seeks to build and connect the interreligious movement world-wide. Partner Cities Network workshops and informational networking sessions will be held at the Melbourne Parliament. All interested cities are invited to attend and participate. See page 90 for more information.
Regional Sessions
Connect with people of your own region of the world, or learn about interreligious movements in another by attending one of our diverse regional sessions. See page 120 for more information.
Offsite Events
What happens at the Parliament does not need to stay at the Parliament! If you feel like getting away from the crowd for a while, the City of Melbourne will offer plenty of offsite interreligious events during the week of the Parliament. See page 47 for more information.
Youth Coffee House
Mix with youth participants, VIP guests, and the locals at the after-hours Coffee House where beverages, entertainment and making new friends will be the order of the night.
Operating hours: Operating days:
Location:
9.00 pm-midnight Saturday 5, Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 December
Banquet Room 201
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