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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PROGRA Saturday, December 5, 2009
2:30-4:00pm ENGAGEMENT SESSION
martial arts to protect lands from marauding invaders. Though lethal, these martial arts were amazingly artistic and graceful in their style. "Yoga Moves' showcases beautiful, stylised yogic movements set to a musical score. In "The Art of Happiness', the audience is guided through a deeply relaxing, illuminating group meditation, putting us in touch with our spirituality.
Indradyumna Swami is a disciple of AC Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada, founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. He is a sannyasi or celibate monk, travelling preacher and guru, or spiritual teacher, in the Chaitanya Vaisnava tradition. Each year, he circles the globe, teaching the message of the Bhagavad Gita and introducing thou sands to kirtan and chanting. He and his group of spiritual entertainers present concerts. He also assists in various welfare campaigns globally. such as Hare Krishna Food For Life.
The Responsibility of the Mainstream for Reconciliation (Part 1) Panel to be Determined Room 202 While the words of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of 'Sorry Day on June 11. 2007 moved Australia a step further on its journey of meaningful co-existence, the troubled legacy of the past it addressed still holds a powerful grip on Australian society. "Reconciliation is often the term used to point to efforts to come to terms with the shared history of Aboriginal peoples with the once-immigrant and now majority populations which now make up mainstream Australian society. It is also the term used to describe the efforts to redress the debilitating conditions hindering Aboriginal communities. What is the ethical responsibility and potentially unique role of mainstream religious communities in Australia in furthering a process of reconciliation? How can it support the struggle of Aboriginal peoples for self-determination in non-paternalistic ways? How can it present new frameworks of mutual respect and collaboration? Hear from representatives of organisations and communities committed to reconciliation about what is happening, and more importantly, what is possible, as Australia strives to make the vision of 'Sorry Day' an everyday reality.
Religion, Conflict, and Peacebuilding: The Case of Papua New Guinea Esther Nokolu Win Ali Bena Seta Room 203 Panel Discussion For decades, there has been significant tension between landowners and the government in Papua New Guinea. In addition, with more than 700 languages spoken in Papua New Guinea, there is a great deal of conflict rooted in differences between tribal cultures. In these situations, mediation is problematic without a deep understanding of cultural traditions. Esther Nokolu, from the Southern Highlands Province, is the CPP coordinator for Baptist Union of Papua New Guinea. She has worked closely with women's groups by teaching self-reliance in village development activities, small income generation projects, and promoting awareness and community participation in improving quality of life in the villages. She has also assisted in assessing the health needs of rural communities. Mr Win Ali has worked with communities in building trust and encouraging them to support and work together for the betterment of the whole He has worked to implement literacy programs in the various regions of the country, it is his belief that learning how to read and write can improve daily life significantly and address social, health and economic issues, Bena Seta is a Civil Servant working in the Public service of Papua New Guinea as a Provincial Culture and Environment Officer. For a number of years Bena was involved in Distribution and Restorative Justice for resources owners and affected Tribal people. She worked with the United Church of Papua New Guinea as a National Program Coordinator of Young Ambassadors for Peace, designed for the Restoration of Southern Highlands and Bougainville
Talkin' 'Bout My Generation - Daily Youth Workshop Anna Hutchens Alice Chew Room 204 Interactive Workshop
This program will feature the stories of young people and their parents from Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh backgrounds as they share how they were able to navigate the challenges between the generations. With the progress of society comes change and with that change comes challenges. Add religion, culture and a move to foreign lands into the mix and the challenges become even more complex. The Centre for Multicultural Youth will facilitate this workshop. Anna Hutchens is Project Manager for the Centre for Multicultural Youth, based in Victoria, Alice Chew is a participant in the Multicultural Youth Mentoring Project at the Centre for Multicultural Youth, based in Victoria
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