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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Sacred Icons and Other Images - Image Versus Idol Organisation: The Icon School of St Peter Melbourne, in Association with Trinity College, Melbourne Description: This exhibition presents modern sacred icons by members of the School and by other local and
international iconographers. Membership of the School includes people from a variety of Christian traditions including Anglicans, Catholics, Lutherans, Maronite Church, Uniting Church, Interiaith Centre, both lay people and clergy and members of religious orders. Whilst teaching the Byzantine tradition, our inspiration is drawn from sources such as Greece, Russia, Coptic Egypt and Ethiopia, Crete, the Balkans, Italy and Cyprus - anywhere that iconographical traditions
have flourished. Location: Leeper Library, 1st floor of the Burge Building Trinity College, University of Melbourne
Royal Parade, Parkville-entry via Gates B, C and E
www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/about/map/Trinity College Map.pdf Date: Monday 30 November 2009 - Friday 11 December 2009
10.00 am - 5.00 pm (Closed Saturdays and Sundays) Cost:
FREE Enquiries: Judy Bink - judybinklabigpond.com or 9571 5490 Accessibility: Tram 19 INorth Coburg) to Stop 12, Royal Parade
Map:
Time:
Venice, Rumi and the Architecture of the Soul Description: This exhibition is a fundraising event for the Alola Foundation that supports women and children in East
Timor. The artwork was mostly done in Venice and is inspired by the poetry of Rumi. The sacred ambience of
Venice is evoked with whirling dervishes, lovers and ordinary people going about their everyday business. Location: Richmond Town Hall, 333 Bridge Road, Richmond Date:
30 November 2009 - 8 January 2010 Time:
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Monday - Friday
Extra opening for PWR: Monday 7 December 2009. 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Cost:
FREE Enquiries: luisamarianni@hotmail.com/0450457027 Bookings: To arrange a viewing time ring Civic Facilities on 9205 5220 Website: sites.google.com/site/luisamariannil Accessibility: Tram 75. Flinders Street - Stop no. 19
Sri Chinmoy Soul-Bird Drawing Exhibition Organisation: Sri Chinmoy Centre Description: Using a wealth of coloured pens and markers and with just a few delt movements, Sri Chinmoy sketches full
bodied Soul-Bird images rich in vigour, personality and charm. He does not strive for representational detail, but rather for the essence of the aspiring consciousness of the soul Each bird represents the eternal cry for
freedom and oneness in each human heart. Location: St Johns, Southgate. 20 City Road, Southgate Date:
1 December 2009 - 14 December 2009 Time:
10.00 am - 6.00 pm Cost:
FREE Bookings: Erika Ashton 0422 511 782 Website: www.us.srichinmoycentre.org/sri_chinmoy/bird-drawings-intro Accessibility: approximately 8 minutes walking distance from MCEC along Yarra River
Daily Walking Meditation Organisation: Green Bamboo Sangha and Quang Minh Temple Description: Walking meditation is a great way to start the day. Many spiritual traditions have found that walking
meditation calms the mind and gives us the clarity we need to enjoy our busy lives. Join us by the river
Beginners are welcome. Location: Batman Park, Melbourne CBD (by the Yarra River off Spencer Street opposite the Crown Casino Date:
Wednesday 2 December 2009 - Wednesday 9 December 2009 Time:
7.30 am - 8.30 am Cost:
FREE Enquiries: idrobertss@bigpond.com Website: http://dailywalkingmeditation.blogspot.com
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